Education Faith and Youth Shaped by SOEA Speaker
Rev. William H. Alexander, before about 2000 educators at Ohio University, delivering the address Life's Quiz Program, urged teachers to maintain four core questions guiding attitude, self, world, and philosophy while stressing leadership, fighting communism, and open windows toward Jerusalem and Damascus to ensure responsible education and political integrity. The remarks occurred during the 58th SOEA session in Memorial Auditorium with university and state education leaders in attendance.
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William H. Alexander
Southeastern Ohio Education Association
Ohio University
Memorial Auditorium
First Christian Church
Oklahoma
Ohio University Center
Alexander
U. S. Senate
U. S
Jerusalem
Damascus
George Christman
Athengally Schools
H. E. Benz
Ohio U’s College of Education
R. M. Garrison
State Department of Education
Hobart H Bell
Ohio Education Association
Columbus
Board of Education
John M. Versteeg
First Methodist Church
Athens
SOEA
O. E. Hearing
25 Policemen Attend First Training Class
Twenty five officers from 20 Southeastern Ohio police agencies attended the opening class of a three week police training school at city hall. Sponsored by the FBI and the Athens Police Department, the three hour session covered Crime Scene Searches, Evidence preservation and FBI lab facilities. FBI Agent Vernon Goertz and Agent Gilbert Bergquist led the lectures. Next week will cover Laws of Arrest and Self-Defense.
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Southeastern Ohio
City Hall
FBI
Athens
Marietta
Joel Draper
Athens County
Beryle Sacks
Joseph B. Grogan
United Nations Poster Contest Winners Listed
Winners of the United Nations poster contest were announced Thursday afternoon by Harold Mc Bride, Athens Junior High principal. Elementary prizes went to Nancy Shay, East Side sixth grade first prize. Drell Goff, Central sixth grade second prize. Marcia Rose, Central sixth grade third prize. Junior high winners were John Reamer ninth grade first prize and Tom Cady ninth grade second prize. Senior high winners were Monia Lee Vermillion 12th grade first prize. Mary Lou Wichterman 11th grade second prize. Phil Saunders 11th grade third prize. Sponsor groups include Lions Club, United Church Women, Business and Professional Women’s Club, League of Women Voters, American Legion, Athens City Schools, Kiwanis Club, Athens Grange, Junior Chamber of Commerce, and American Association of University Women.
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United Nations
Harold McBride
Athens
Nancy Shay
East Side
Drell Goff
Central
Marcia Rose
John Reamer
Tom Cady
Monia Lee Vermillion
Mary Lou Wichterman
Phil Saunders
Lions Club
United Church Women
Business and Professional Womens’ Club
League of Women Voters
American Legion
Athens City Schools
Kiwanis Club
Athens Grange
Junior Chamber of Commerce
American Association of University Women
Official To Attend District Conference
Claire Berry vice president of the Athens YMCA Board will attend a Southern Ohio YMCA Town and Country Committee meeting in Columbus Saturday. The group meets twice a year and includes lay representatives who help plan and evaluate work in the Southern Ohio area. Berry represents the Hocking Valley District including Athens Logan and Lancaster. Sanford Keairns of Jackson chairs the committee.
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Claire Berry
Athens Ymca Board
Southern Ohio Ymca Town and Country Committee
Columbus
Ohl
Berry
Hocking Valley
Athens
Logan
Lancaster
Sanford Keairns
Jackson
25 Year Club Meets in Athens Steps to Honor Members
Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co. held its ninth annual Quarter-Century Club meeting in Athens. J. B. Poston saluted 189 members with 25 years of service, as the 315 active and retired employees statewide are recognized. Area members include Howard C. Bobo 33 years Homer Rodehaver 35 years Elza C. Wyatt 30 years Everett A. Hanning 28 years Walter A. Smith 36 years Josiah A. Fuller 28 years Hoyt E. McAfee 28 years.
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Columbus
Athens
Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co
J. B. Poston
C&soe
Howard ‘C. Bobo
Palmer St
Homer Rodehaver
E State St
Elza C. Wyatt
W. Washington St
Everett A. Hanning
Walter A. Smith
the Plains
Josiah A. Fuller
E. Carpenter
Hoyt E. McAfee
ARC Water Safety Expert Visits OU
Arthur Miller from the eastern area of the American Red Cross visited the Ohio University campus Thursday and Friday to help form the water safety and first aid program for the current school year. He met with Oscar L. Thomas Jr., water safety chairman, Charlotte LaTourrette, first aid chairman, and Kay Manuel, water safety instructor, to outline services.
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Arthur Miller
American Red Cross
Ohio University
Miller
Oscar L. Thomas, Jr
Charlotte LaTourrette
First Aid
Kay Manuel
Petition for Divorce Filed in Common Pleas Court
Dain Ellis files for divorce from Oden Ellis in Common Pleas Court alleging extreme cruelty. She seeks custody of four children, alimony, child support, and property division. The couple married April 4 1942 in Gallipolis.
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Common Pleas Court
Dain Ellis
Oden Ellis
Gallipolis
Accident in Athens cited in city police report
Police investigated a Thursday accident where two cars were damaged. Elise Patton, 32, of Athens Route 3, drove into a parked car owned by Raymond M. Garvin, 32, of Albany, while pulling into a Grosvenor Street parking space.
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Elise Patton
Athens
Raymond M. Garvin
Albany
Patton
Grosvenor St
William Williams Ex Sheriff and Barber Dies in Athens
William M Billy Williams former Athens County sheriff and longtime barber died Thursday evening at Sheltering Arms Hospital after a two week illness Born in Maysville Kentucky he lived in Athens most of his life He owned a barber shop on North Court Street for over 35 years He played professional baseball in Ohio and West Virginia and was active in the Izaak Walton League and Athens Elks Survivors include his wife Susan Beckley Williams a son George Williams and daughter in law Florie Williams of Columbus Funeral services Sunday at 2 pm at the First Christian Church with burial in West Union Street Cemetery Friends may call at 40 Grosvenor Street after 7 pm Friday
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William M
Billy) Wiliams
Athens County
Court St
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Maysville
Williams
Athens
Mr. Willams
Ohio
West Virginia
Izaak Walton League
Athens Elks
Susan Beckley Williams
George and
Florrie Williams
Columbus
F W. Gundt
Bery Sloman
Detroit
Christan Church
Joe B Maffert
Gilbert Courtney
West Union Street
iFriends
Grosvenor St
Plans for Albany Water System Explained
The village explains plans for a proposed water system after a 75 percent petition support. Seven wells, 34 mill bonds on ballot, and no sewer requirement for now. Water tests show safety and soft quality with 60,000 gallons extra capacity once funded. Fire equipment, not funded by the ballot, will aid surrounding townships and counties.
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Ion
Board of Fire Underwriters
Sis
Albany
Ohio State Board of Health
Lee
Alexander
Meigs
Vinton
Stolen Auto Recovered as Couple Held on Route 7
A stolen 1950 auto was found stalled on Route 7 near Tu pper si Plains after a battery failure. Ronald James Powell, 20, of Sea Isle City and his 15 year old companion were taken into custody by State Patrolman F A McKitrick. Police report the girl’s age as 15, later corrected to 17, and detainees await New Jersey officials. The car was reported stolen near Ocean City, New Jersey.
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New Jersey
Tuppersi Plains
Sea Isle City
N. J
F. A. McKitrick
Route 7
Ronald James Powell
Powell
Lght
Ocean City
Shelterin g Arms Hospital Notes
Shelterin g Arms Hospital notes list new admissions including Mr and Mrs George Bartlet Mulfield Route 1 a son John Maxwell Athens Roy Mrs Mae Hartley rr imble Henry Banfield Athens Belinda Daly Athens Mrs Louise Crow Dundas Errald Howell Athens. Dismissals include Mrs John Ward Athens daughter Mrs Herbert Sanger Stew and son Mrs John Ish Columbus Mrs Ven Smith Athens Mrs Wilbur McCune Millfield Mrs Ethel Gould Millfield Hollis Black Athens John and William Koons Jacksonville.
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John Maxwell
Athens
Mae Hartley
Rrimble
Henry Banfield
Belinda Daly
Louise Crow
Dundas
Errald Howell
John Ward
Herbert Sanger
Stew and Son
John Ish
Columbus
Ven Smith
Wilbur McCune
Millfield
Ethel Gould
Hollis Black
John and
Wiliam Koons
Jacksonville
Columbus Man Jailed After Chauncey Arrest
Donald Lent of Columbus was confined to Athens County jail after a Chauncey arrest on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence. He was arrested October 12 near Coolville by State Highway Patrol and arraigned before Mayor Charles Wadley, fined $125, and ordered to serve three days in jail.
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Donald Lent
Columbus
Athens County
Chauncey
Peasance
Wamsley
Coolville
Ralph McKibbenway
Charles Wadley
Wamsley Land
Jed
Truck Crash Reported Near Athens Route 50
A two truck collision on Route 50 east of Athens was reported by the State Highway Patrol. Theodore St Clair, 48, Athens, backed from a driveway onto Route 50 and collided with Charles L Matheny, 29, Nelsonville. Minor damage noted. Matheny drove a Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co. truck. St Clair cited for failure to yield and to be arraigned Friday at 4 30 p.m. William H Spears, 50, Millfield Route 1, knocked over two mail boxes on Route 13 at True Town.
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Route 50
Athens
State Highway Patrol
Theodore St. Clair
Charles L. Matheny
Nelsonville
Baid Matheny
Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric Co
St. Clair
Feter B. Seel
Wiliam H. Spears
Millfield
Truetown
West Virginian Fined On Driving Charge
Wilbert Ferrell Wamsley, 44, of Henderson West Virginia, pleaded guilty in Common Pleas Court to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence. He was fined 100 and costs and sentenced to 30 days in jail, with 27 days suspended. Judge Francis D. White imposed the suspension and no further action.
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West Virginia
tneCommon Pleas Court
Wilbert Ferrell Wamsley
Henderson
W. Va
Francis D. White
Halloween Parade Assembly Point In Athens Kiwanis Event
The parade begins at 7 p.m. Saturday along Court Street in front of Lindley Hall. The Athens High School Band leads to the high school athletic field for a costumes contest with three winners per section. Judges include Mayor Peter B Seel and local officials. A touch football game for fifth and sixth graders follows.
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Athens Kiwanis Club
Court Street
Lindley Hall
Athens High School
Ighest
Peter B Seel
J B&b Grogan
Charles Datton
Harald E McBride
Harper C Pendry
Clarke Daly
William Rowland
Sherman Gilmore
Blood quotas fall short in Columbus regional meeting
At a Columbus regional blood meeting officials reported the first quarter collection fell 1852 pints short of the 5750 pint quota. Athens County secretary Mrs. Clarke Daily noted shortages affecting hospitals and defense shipments. She cited 286 pints collected in Athens County with 257 sent to Mount St. Mary and Sheltering Arms hospitals.
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Columbus
Clarke Daily
Athens County
B. Fcutler
Daily
Red Cross
Mercury Dips to 23 Amid Heavy Frost in Athens
Bright and sunny weather gave way to a sharp frost in Athens early Friday as temperatures fell to 23, prompting motorists to add antifreeze. By 9 am the temperature was 36 with Thursday’s extremes at 46 and 40.
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Athens
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