Albany Driver Escapes Injury In Route 50 Crash
An Albany driver James E. Stack age 51 escaped serious injury when his car jumped a guard rail and struck a tree on Route 50 while passing a truck driven by Claude Herrold. Stack suffered only body bruises. Patrol said the auto was demolished and investigation continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
State Highway Patrol
James E. Stack
Stack
Claude Herrold
McArthur
Nelsonville
Joyce Herrold
Lancaster
Oliver G. McCauley
Canton
McCauley
Paul Galvin
New Plymouth Route 1
Carbondale
Pauline Rider
New Plymouth
Burchfield
Howard Rider
Galvin
Bentley Green
Columbus
Logan Roger Friend
Henry Gooch
Athens
Ala
Red Cross Bloodmobile Visits Athens September 29 and 30
The Red Cross bloodmobile will stop in Athens on Monday and Tuesday September 29 and 30 from 11 am to 5 pm and 10 am to 4 pm at the First Methodist Church. Mrs. B F Cutler says 150 pints are needed daily with 60 advance registrations. those in nearby Glouster can donate in Athens or Nelsonville on October 20.
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Red Cross Bloodmobile
Athens
B. F. Cutler
Cutler
Columbus
Athens County Fair
Glouster
Nelsonville
First Methodist Church
CYSTEX advertised for urinary irritation relief
A vintage drugstore advertisement promotes CYSTEX for backache and bladder irritation with relief claims. It promises palliative relief for frequent urination and burning sensations and offers satisfaction or money back guarantees.
Lorene Ave Woman Dies at 80 in Athens
Belle Woodruff Roach of 39 Lorene Ave died Monday after six weeks illness. Born in Pleasanton she lived mostly in Athens, member of First Methodist Church. Survived by daughter Pearl Reeves and two grandchildren. services Wednesday at 2 p.m. Dowler Ferguson Hughes Funeral Home with burial at West Union Street Cemetery.
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Belle Woodruff Roach
Lorene Ave
Pleasanton
Athens
First Methodist Church
Albert C. Roach
Carolyn
Pearl Reeves
John C. Ward
Columbus
Helen Hayden
Indianapolis
Dowler-Ferguson- Hughes
John M. Versteeg
West Union Street
Mines Inspector Recommends Timbering At Stewart Coal Mine
A federal coal mine inspector proposed better face timbering and related safety improvements for Jenkins Coal Co. mine at Stewart in Athens County. The mine, employing eight men and producing 25 tons daily, was reinspected by F E Hughes who urged permissible explosives, preshift gas checks, and strong timbering at working face. Hughes commended a well carried out ventilating program.
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ST. Clairsville
Jenkins Coal Co
Stewart
U. S. Bureau of Mines
F. E. Hughes
Hughes
Porgy and Bess Excites European Debut in Vienna
The American folk opera Porgy and Bess drew enthusiastic cheers in its European debut in Vienna on Sunday, delighting the audience with its strong performances and memorable score.
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Vienna
Austria
Porgy and Bess
Thieves Take Cash Rifle Radio From Terrace Dairy Bar
Athens police investigated a Sunday morning entry at the Terrace Dairy Bar on Columbus Road. An intruder broke a window and stole about $40 from the cash drawer, an undetermined amount from a pinball machine, several cartons of cigarettes, a 22 caliber rifle, and a table model radio.
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Athens
Terrace
Columbus Road
Joseph McBride
Births at Sheltering Arms Hospital
Birth announcements list Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Boyd of Glouster with twin son and daughter. A long roster includes Admitted Betty Brown The Plains Garland Stover Guysville and many Athens and surrounding area residents.
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Elmer Boyd, Glouster
Betty Brown
the Plains
Garland Stover
Guysville
Ida Sherlock
Athens
Beverly Sherlock
Hilda Pidcock
Lee A. Little
Joe Puzz
Elmer Humphrey
Glouster, and Son
Wayne Hutchison
Ralph Stover
Stewart, and Son
Charles Gall
New Air Force Instructor Assigned at Ohio University ROTC
T Sgt. Donald E. Craig of 20 Wolfe Street has joined the staff of Ohio University's Air Force ROTC detachment. An 11 year veteran, he served in Australia and the Philippines during World War II and comes from duty at Greater Pittsburgh Airport, Coraopolis, Pennsylvania. He is a former Marshal College student, is married, and has two sons.
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Donald E. Craig
Wolfe St
Ohio University
Air Force
Craig
Australia
Philippine Islands
Greater Pittsburgh
Coraopils
Marshal College
Weekend Weather Sets Pleasant Outlook
Weekend weather stayed ideal with sun and clouds. Highs reached 79 and weekend lows near 60 with Friday and Saturday extremes from 44 to 82. Last night dropped to 46 while Monday morning stood at 75 after a 29 degree rise.
Rites Conducted For Mr. Stephenson
Funeral services and burial were held for Anthony Stephenson age 66 at New Marshfield Cemetery after he died Sunday at the Athens County Home following a year of illness. The Rev. Pidcock led the rites and he is survived by his wife Sarah Stephenson.
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Pidcock
New Marshfield
Anthony Stephenson
Athens County
Sarah Stephenson
Fined on Assault and Battery Charge
A fine of 10 dollars and costs was imposed on H. L. Locke aged 30 The Plains after arraignment before Mayor Peter B Seel on an assault and battery charge The affidavit by Dorris M Locke alleges the defendant twisted her arm.
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H. L. Locke
the Plains
Peter B. Seel
Dorris M. Locke
Mansfield Painter Dies During Cleveland St Louis Doubleheader
A Mansfield painter attending the Cleveland St Louis doubleheader in Cleveland Stadium died of a heart ailment. The incident occurred during the Sunday event, with authorities listing the death as due to natural causes related to heart disease.
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Cleveland
Mansfield
Cleveland Stadium
Caution Urged as City School Year Reopens
Police Chief Joseph B Grogan warns drivers and children to exercise extreme caution in school zones as the term begins. He notes many new pupils will walk unfamiliar streets and urges bicycle riders to follow traffic laws while officers devote patrols to safety.
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Joseph B. Grogan
Grogan
Ticular
Athens
102 Year Old Almanac Owned by Chauncey Woman
The Family Christian Almanac of 1850 once owned by Mrs. Andrew Murphy of Athens is now in the hands of her niece Mrs. Dan Johnson of Chauncey. The almanac features sunrises, moon phases, and data on 1849 federal costs, posts, and salaries, plus period pictures and moral guidance for families.
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Chauncey
America
Andrew Murphy
Athens
Dan Johnson
Currier and Ives
New England
Iowa
Washington
Polk
Ohio
Rhode Island
United States
New World
Niagara Falls
Natural Bridge
Valley Forge
Catskill Falls
Franklin
Great West
High Bridge
Harlem
Benneath
Reenlistments Reported in Athens Guard Unit
The Athens National Guard Headquarters Co. 2nd Battalion 166th Infantry announced two reenlistments and seven first time enlistments. Sergeant first class Charles W. Abraham and Cpl. Victor L. Hudwell extended service for one year. The seven new enlistees are Robert L. Bartlett Jack L. Bratton Joe C. Cabeen Charles F. Shields Lt. Jack W. Wamsley Charles R. Williams and Jack L. Wolfe all bound for three years. Warrant Officer Carl Wilson noted promotions after four months and stated age rules 17 to 35 with waivers for veterans. Regular meetings every Tuesday at the Armory.
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Athens
Robert L. Bartlett
Stella Bartlett
Jack L. Bratton
Caleb C. Bratton
Herrold St
Joe C. Cabeen
Gertrude A. Cabeen
Richland Ave
Charlies F. Shields
Lawrence C. Shields
Congress
Jack W. Wamsley
Pearl S. Wamsley
Lorene Ave
Charles R. Williams
Wilbur Williams
Jack L. Wolfe
Irvin A. Wolfe
W. Mulberry St
Carl Wilson
Wilson
Grayling
Mich
August Marriage Licenses Report in Athens County
Applications for marriage licenses in Athens County show a slight drop in August with 24 filings, compared with 25 in June and July. The male and female registrants span occupations from laborers and servicemen to clerks and typists, with average ages around 24 for men and 22 for women, youngest ages 18 and 15 respectively.
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Athens County
County School Quarterly Fund Payment Made
The third quarterly allocation of state foundation funds has been paid to Athens County schools. County Superintendent George Christman announced that four quarterly payments are issued yearly based on last year’s enrollment and district tax. The third quarter breakdown lists Albany 12403.46, Ames-Bern 13108.86, Athens Local 9682.46 including 2325 for transportation, Carthage-Troy 17153.17, Rome-Canaan 14363.15, Shade 10410.19, The Plains 12998.35, Trimble 17604.03, Waterloo 13190.940 and Buchtel-York 3769.51.
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State Foundation
Athens County
George Christman
Albany
Ames - Bern
Athens Local
Carthage - Troy
Rome-Canaan
Shade
the Plains
Trimble
Waterloo
Buchtel - York
Divorce Granted in Common Pleas Court for Lyons
A decree of divorce is granted in Common Pleas Court separating Jacob W Lyons from Nellis Lyons on grounds of gross neglect cited by the court.
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Common Pleas Court
Jacob W. Lyons
Nellis Lyons
Athens Kiwanis Bring Bir ch to Show at High School
A box built in Athens will host a Birch escape at 8 p.m. in the Athens High School Auditorium as part of a two hour Magic program. The 25th annual tour includes feats like vanishing a pony and a canary shot into a burning bulb. Proceeds go to the county's underprivileged children with advance tickets at Banks Sport Shop and Clines Pharmacy.
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McBee Co
Birch
Athens Kiwanis Club
Athens High School
Kiwanis Club
Banks Sport Shop
Clines Pharmacy
Marriage Licenses Issued to Four Couples in Counties
Carl E Williams 22 and Beverly Ann Minerd 16 both of Guysville. Earl Sands 56 of Trimble and Iva Mace 55 of Amesville.
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Carl E. Williams
Beverly Ann Minerd
Guysville
Earl Sands
Trimble
Iva Mace
Amesville
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Womens Army Corps
Women’s Air Force
Reynolds
Lackland
Lowry
Walker Air Force Base
Red Cross
City
Mac's Thrifty
Nye
Chevrolet
N. Court St
A.vo
Athens County Agents Association
van Dyke
Donald K
Barstow
Seipie & Kempton Walker
Ebright
D. M., Goddard
Karl Mathews
Peter B. Seei
Gil Dwight HH
Ruther
Ford F. R, Murphey
Dilles Guinther Insurance Agency
Giouster
Nelsonville, Ohio
Paul F. Betts In
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Oakley Insurance Agency, Inc
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Saits Insurance Agency
Lorene
Athens County Mine Inspection Reported
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Jes
W. Union St
Dial
Sheltering Arms Hospital
William Tolliver
C. H. Jewell
William McMahon
Granville Lyons
Chester Moleski
Jacksonville
Bessie Dailey
McConnelsville
Lillian Lanning
Stephen Hamilton
Roger Risch
Frances Grubb
Zanesville
Mr. Stephenson
Ben Franklin
Richard Hoe
New York
New West
C. H. Harris
Call Wolfe Hardware
HDWE
Athens Guard
Filmosound
Bell & Howell
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Post Office
Athens, Ohlo
American Woolen Mills
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