County Board orders study of repairs at State Children’s Home
County Commissioners, after a State Labor Department request, will assess plumbing and sanitary work at the County Children’s Home. Architect William Mills will draft specs and cost estimates for plumbing, interior and exterior repairs, laundry equipment, and kitchen items with bids expected next week funded by a bond issue. The board previously rejected small estimates, aiming for a full program and bond size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Bess Atweoumy
State Department of Industrial Relations
State Department of Health
Glenn Scott
William Mills
Nelsonville Archi
Mills
Ray Bobo
Francis D. White
County Child Welfare Board
Scott
Real Estate and Car Titles Slip in August Countywide
August real estate transfers fell to 139 deeds from 159 in July and 303 last year, with total 1947 deeds at 1,205. Fees dropped to 505.05 from 533. total documents 373. New car titles eased to 62 in August, bringing county totals to 540 for cars and 503 titles for all vehicles with 618.95 in fees. Notarizations and liens rose slightly as the office works through June 1947 filings.
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Athens County
County Recorder's Office
Cox Named to Head Legion Post in Athens
John T. Cox was elected commander of KK. T. Crossen Post 21, American Legion in Athens. Sam F. Alvarez and Joe D. Mechem were named first and second vice commanders, all veterans of World War II or World War I. New officers include Maurine Cornwell adjutant and others. installation set for October with outgoing commander Donald E. Robinson to serve as trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Cox
KK. T. Crossen
American Legion
Cox
Sam F. Alvarez
Joe D. Mechem
Legion
Maurine Cornwell
Earl F. Mathews
William W. Connett
William R. Lee
Ben Williams
Raymond A. Lee
Donald E. Robinson
Connett
Raymond Lee
Oscar Fulton
G. H. White
Verdict Rules Out Murder in Train Death of Frank Preston
A verdict of accidental death was returned for 75 year old Frank Preston of Chauncey after he was found fatally injured along railroad tracks Wednesday. Coroner Dr John H Elias reported death due to internal injuries of the left chest and shoulder from being struck by a moving train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Preston
Chauncey
John H. Elias
William B. Noyes Rites To Be Saturday
Funeral services for William B. Noyes will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Vanderhoof Church in Coolville, with Rev. E. W. Cole of Athens officiating. Burial follows in the adjoining cemetery, and friends may call at the White funeral home until services.
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Coolville
William B. Noyes
Vanderhoof
E. W. Cole
Athens
96-Inch White Marlin Displayed by Mrs. Baker
Mrs. Frank Baker displayed a 96 inch white marlin caught last April in the Gulf Stream near Miami Beach. The 9 1/2 pound fish fought for over an hour, leaving her arms sore for days, and it may soon be shown in Zenner Department Store's window.
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Florida
Frank Baker
Gulf Stream
Miami Beach
Fila
Zenner
Real Estate Transfers in Athens County and Nearby Townships
A list of property transfers records multiple deeds in Athens County Ohio and nearby townships. Transfers include Hogsett to McNary one acre in Trimble Township and several parcels in Inlet Inlot and Slater Addition with reservations. Also noted are transfers to Wade W Burk Carl Buck Ohio University trustees and others across Carthage Athens and Glouster with various acreage and exceptions.
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Earl A
Leora Hogsett
Ross
Lelor McNary
Athens County
Trimble Township
Harry E
Jane H. Willoughby
Carl C. Buck
Wade W. Burk
Inlet
Athens
Maxwell
Eileen Ferguson
W. H
Dorothy Lowman
Catharine B. Mullins
Carthage Township
Pauletta White
Richard D
Elizabeth Williams
Guernsey County
Lewis M. Davis
E. E. Faires
Glouster
Tony Stoncel
Shelter Notes From Arm Hospital Admissions and Dismissals
Admission list includes Jack Eddy in Athens for major surgery and Janet Earich in Trimble for minor surgery. Discharges include Mrs. Gerald Thomas and daughter in Nelsonville and Mrs. Gerald Bumgardner and son in Athens. Other listed patients: Naomi Bond The Plains and several Athens residents.
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Jack Eddy
Athens
Janet Earich
Trimble
Gerald Thomas
Nelsonville
Gerald Bumgardner
Naomi Bond
the Plains
Mae Taylor
Carl Wilson
Charles Plumly
Veterans Bond Cashing Slow At Athens Banks
Three days after terminal leave bonds became cashable the three Athens banks report few veterans redeeming. At Athens National Bank the tally is below expectations while Bank of Athens National Bank and Security Savings Bank have met or slightly lagged. Most redeemed bonds are in lower denominations and average about $200 per holder. Officials remind veterans bonds continue to earn 2 1 2 percent interest until maturity.
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Banks of
Athens
J. H. McClure
Athens National Bank
Bank of Athens National Bank
Fred H. Sands
Security Savings Bank
R. C. Cook
Drivers in Two Crashes Escape Injury
State Highway Patrol reports two minor Thursday crashes with no injuries. Harold J. Jeffers 25 Basil swerved to avoid an oncoming vehicle on Richland Ave, toppled lumber from his truck, and caused damage. In a second incident on Route 33, James E. Buffington 30 The Plains struck the rear of Wilbur D. McClean 20 Athens Route 3, causing slight damage.
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State Highway Patrol
Richland Ave
Harold J. Jeffers
Basil
James E. Buffington
the Plains
Wilbur D. McClean
Athens
Two Month Old Karen Klink Dies in Crib Suffocation
A two month old infant named Karen Klink died yesterday from crib suffocation in Cleveland. Authorities investigated the incident as a tragic accidental death.
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Cleveland
Karen Klink
Athens Horses Win Awards at McConnelsville
Eight top prizes were claimed by Athens horses at the Morgan County Fair and Horse Show in McConnelsville. Winners included Doctor J.Q. ridden by Carl M. Ferguson in three gaited pleasure, Vivian Flash owned by Janice Jo Edgar and shown by Helen Edgar in pony classes, Polly Wilson T. owned by Mrs. P. F. Good and shown by Jack Gilkey in Tennessee walking. Ferguson with Mrs. Margaret Hughes won first in English pair with Doctor I. Q. and Joel. Midnight Man, owned by Robert M. Rood and shown by Francis Conrath, placed second in Tennessee walking. Silver King, owned and shown by Lurene Burson, took fourth in Western model and narrowly lost Bend and Tie by a quarter-second.
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Doctor J.Q
Carl M. Ferguson
Vivian Flash
Janice Jo Edgar
Helen
Saddiec
Polly Wilson T
P. F. Good
Jack Gilkey
Ferguson
Margaret Hughes
Doctor I. Q
Joel
Morgan
Midnight Man
Robert M. Rood
Francis Conrath
Conrath
Lurene Burson
Longer Camp Is Proposed For 1948 Session
Ross Wright county extension agent led a Logan meeting to discuss extending the Ross Township Agricultural Extension Camp in 1948. Attendance reached 970 in 1947 with better finances than 1946, prompting calls for a longer camp season. Present were James R. Smoot Logan president H F Thayer Lancaster L A Best Circleville Genevieve Alley Circleville George Brown McArthur and Ross Wright Athens.
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Ross-ftocking
Logan
Ross Wright
James R. Smoot
H. F. Thayer
Lancaster
L. A. Best
Circleville
Genevieve Alley
George Brown
McArthur
Athens
Steady Light Rains Cool Athens Morning
Steady light rains held the temperature to 70 degrees this morning, slightly above last night’s 67 degree low. High humidity returned and residents report sleeplessness reminiscent of August.
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Athens
Coffee Clans Tested in Domestic Brew
The United States is described as a top coffee consumer yet tests indicate about 40 percent of housewives produce poor coffee at home. The observation highlights brewing quality and domestic coffee habits.
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United States
Mayor's Court Fines Drunken Driver in Athens Incident
Vern Scott, 40, Athens Route 4, pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated. He was fined 150 dollars and costs and sentenced to 90 days in county jail. Emmett Williams, 40, Athens Route 4, also jailed 30 days for intoxication. Mayor Franz Woodworth called Scott an old offender and noted the mayor cannot revoke licenses. Bessie Love, The Plains, pleaded guilty to abusive language toward a police officer and paid 10 dollars and costs.
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Vern Scott
Athens
Athens County
Fred James
Scott
Lancaster St
Emmett Williams
Bessie Love
the Plains
Pony rider suffers broken arm at fairgrounds
Kay Woogerd of Athens Route 4 fell from her pony while riding at the fairgrounds and sustained a broken arm Thursday.
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Kay Woogerd
Athens
Fairgrounds
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Cross Brothers
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Union
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A. O. French
Marietta Paints
Church of the Lord
Church OF Christ
Stimson Avenue
Athens, Ohio
Sheltering Arms Hospital
McConnelsville
Morgan County Fair
Stokers
W. Union
Radcliffe
Electrical Service
Albany
Ted
Kerr's
S. Court
Cussins & Fearn
N. Court St
the Mutual
East Washington St
Your Hudson
Hudson
Athens Home Telephone CO
Athens County Agents Association
Cameron and
VanDyke
Donald K. Barstow
G. Houck
Seiple
Kempton
F. R. Murphey and Son
Oscar Fulton Co
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PD. M
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