Swaim Family Retires After Twenty Years of Paper Delivery
In Haydenville James Westcott profiles Robert E. Swaim and his family as he retires after twenty years delivering The Messenger. His daughter Phyliss Volmer started in 1924, with five sons and Mrs. Swaim also assisting. Swaim recalls punctual deliveries and cites worsening eyesight and a four mile route as reasons for departure. The paper notes no customer complaints during his tenure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Swaim
The
Messenger
Haydenville
Swaim
Phyliss Volmer
Harry
Logan
Lincoln
Walter
Kermit
Haydenille
Oliver Wendell
Dayon
Mr. Swaim
Goodby
Gordon K. Bush
Nelsonville Cousins Sent To Mansfield Reformatory
Nelsonville cousins Marion Hetheo Pickett and Bill Pickett were found guilty of arson and breaking and entering by a nine to three jury. Common Pleas Judge O. F. Rowland sentenced them to concurrent terms from one to ten years for arson and one to fifteen for the breaking and entering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Hetheo Pickett
Bill Pickett
Nelsonville
Mansfield Reformatory
Common Pleas
O. F. Rowland
Sen
Marietta Paints Distributed by Regional Firms
Marietta paints are distributed by Bardin Bros. Co of Athens, Pomeroy Cement Block Co. of Pomeroy, and Plymale Wagner Co. of Gallipolis. The grouping lists local suppliers handling the product across eastern Ohio with Bardin Bros serving Athens and the others covering nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta Paints
Bardin Bros
Athens
Pomeroy Cement Block Coo
Pomeroy
Plymale Wagner CO
Gallipolis
Boy Scout Troop 56 To Meet Thursday
First meeting of Boy Scout Troop 56 after a month of inactivity will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Methodist Church. Any boy 12 years old or older may attend to apply for vacancies. Leaders for the fall include Junior Assistant Scoutmasters Jack Wooley and Richard Romine and Senior Patrol Leader Lindley Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Jack Wooley
Richard Romine
Lindley Jones
Lawrence Wamsley
David White
Rollin Gaskill
Jack Vickers
William Johnson
Kay Parrett
Clare Grosenbaugh
Gilbert Calkins
Leslie Clark
Matheny Enters Innocent Plea in Meeker Run Case
William Matheny and Marion Pickett, Nelsonville youths, faced charges of breaking into and burning a powderhouse owned by the Hocking Valley Mining Co. at Meeker Run near Kimberly on Aug. 16. Matheny pleaded innocent before Judge O F Rowland as the jury returned a guilty verdict against the pair in a separate case, and bond was set at 2000 dollars. The trial spanned multiple witnesses and alibi attempts were rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickett
William Matheny
Nelsonville
John Ashton
Common Pleas
O. F. Rowland
Matheny
Athens
Fairmont
W. Va
George Bateman
Rowland
Hocking Valley Mining Co
Meeker Run
Kimberly
Elza Linscott
Frank Joyce
Marion Pickett
Everett Hewlett
Marion
CCC
Bill
Erle Bridgewater, Jr
Fred Pritz
Gordon B. Gray
Picketts
Bateman
Joyce
Linscott
Ewlett
Fred Wemmer
Louis Lowes
Homer Mourn
Maywood Byers
Louis B. Davis
Floyd Brown
Frank Pickett
Asa Pickett
Fred Wolfe
Thelma Pickett
Hethco Pickett
Driver Fined On 2 Charges In Coolville Incident
A Little Hocking man Thor Nelson, 27, pulled from a Coolville Tavern parking spot and allegedly took part of another car, then fled after damaging Myrle Griffith’s vehicle. He pled guilty to leaving the scene and driving with insufficient brakes, fined $25 and costs plus $5 and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolville
John Aiken
Thor Nelson
Myrle Griffith
August Fines In Mayor Woodworth Court Decline From July
The mayor reported 38 fines totaling 1006.51 dollars in August, down from 1023.20 dollars in July. The top charges included 15 intoxication cases, four speeding, three assault and battery, plus 16 other charges.
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Franz Woodworth
Births and admissions at Shelterings Arms Hospital
Mrs and Mrs Clarence Miller of Athens welcome a daughter. Mr and Mrs Robert Mulligan of Athens have a son. L J Lavender of Carpenter admitted for major surgery. James Simons of Glouster admitted after an accident. Mrs John Adams and son of Athens are dismissed. Mrs Francis Efaw and Mrs Robert Bullock of Athens discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Miller
Athens
Robert Mulligan
L. J. Lavender
Carpenter
James Simons
Glouster
Acceldent
Francis Efaw
Robert Bullock
Two Added to ROTC Staff at OU
Ohio University announces two new ROTC staff members, First Sergeant Clifford A. Ledford and Corporal Harry W. Jones. Ledford becomes assistant instructor and assistant NCO, Jones serves as assistant maintenance NCO. Both are infantrymen, arriving September 3 from the 2316 ASU Columbus Recruiting District Fort Hayes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Clifford A. Ledford
Harry W. Jones
Ledford
Jones
ASU
Columbus
Fort Hayes
Police and Firemen Pension Funds Board Selected
City officials announced the completion of trustees for the Police and Firemen Pension Funds. Fire board members are Fire Chief C A Parker and Fire Marshal Harry Dalton with Carl Ferguson and J F Kempton added. police board members include Chief Joseph B Grogan Patrolman Harry Risley John F Newcomb and O G Houck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police
Firemen
C. A Parker
Harry Dalton
Joseph B. Grogan
Harry Risley
Wade N. Bean
W. B. Drake
Harry Wilson
J. R. Studer
J. F. Kempton
Fire Department
Carl Ferguson
Police Fund
John F. Newcomb
O. G. Houck
Army Nurse Corps and Women’s Specialists openings in Second Army
The G I bulletin announces openings in the Second Army Area for commissions in the Army Nurse Corps and Women’s Specialists Corps. The new filing deadline is Sept 30. Eligibility includes ages 21 to 35, active or former service since Dec 7 1941 with the Medical Department or War Department as nurses dietitians therapists. Applications available at Second Army HQ Fort Meade MD general hospitals or from the Surgeon General’s Office Washington DC.
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Second Army
Army Nurse Corps
Women’s Specialists Corps
Medical Department
War Department
Fort George G. Meade, Md
General Hospitals
Surgeon General's Office
Washington 25
D. C
Dutch Band To Be Feature At Picnic Of Elks
Athens Elks annual picnic at the fairgrounds Thursday evening will feature Fred Spreckles Dutch Band from Canton with a seven man lineup and a Spike Jones style act. Bobby Jones of Club 33 will host as emcee while Judge Bartholmeh of Canton travels with the band to play bass drum. Food service starts at 5 30 p m per Paul Carpenter exalted ruler and F A Lavelle secretary of the lodge.
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Athens
Paul W. Carpenter
F. A. Lavelle
Coolville Man Dies at 68 in Ohio Valley
Herbert C. Blair 68 lifelong Coolville resident died Wednesday morning after a brief illness at Camden- Clark Hospital Parkersburg W V He is survived by wife Cora Lowe Blair two sons Emmett R Newton Falls and Dale and a daughter Dorothy four grandchildren and one sister Friends may call at White funeral home after Thursday noon Funeral arrangements are pending
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Coolville
Herbert C. Blair
Camden- Clark Hospital
Parkersburg
W. Va
Cora Lowe Blair
Emmett R
Newton Falls
Dale
Dorothy
Blanche Blair
Hockingport Road
Fire Chief to Attend Governor's Conference
Athens Fire Chief C. A. Parker will attend the Governor's Fire Safety Conference at Ohio State University Columbus. Sponsored by the Ohio Fire Safety Committee the all day gathering will study fire safety and prevention in Ohio with a radio address by Governor Thomas J. Herbert and afternoon discussion groups.
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Athens
C. A. Parker
Ohio State University
Columbus
Ohio Fire Safety Committee
Ohio
Thomas J. Herbert
Marriage Licenses Issued to Atherton Residents
Frederick W. Rosser 24 and Lois Mae Dixon 22 both of Athens, Clarence Ivan Cash 28 and Nellie Marie Bowman 29 both of Athens, Raymond Andrew Dunfee 20 Athens Route 4 and Betty Jean Sexton 21 Athens.
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Frederick W. Rosser
Lois Mae Dixon
Athens
Clarence Ivan Cash
Nellie Marie Bowman
Raymond Andrew Dunfee
Betty Jean Sexton
War Trophy Safety Committee Forms Nationwide Advisory Network
A War Trophy Safety Committee has been formed in each state to advise veterans about explosive type trophies and sou venir firearms. With presidential approval the panel will enlist local law enforcement and firearms experts to aid in safe handling and registration of rifles, shotguns, pistols, and revolvers. Veterans urged to contact the Cincinnati office or their local police for guidance.
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United States
Albany Soldier Processing for Assignment in Korea
Sgt. Ralph E. Rowell of Albany is at the Fourth Replacement Depot southwest of Tokyo awaiting permanent assignment with the 475th Fighter Squadron in Korea. He entered the army in February 1943 and holds the Distinguished Flying Cross the Air Medal and three battle stars for European Theater actions.
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Ralph E. Rowell
Albany
Fourth
Tokyo
Japan
Korea
Army
G. H. Rowell
Donna Rowell
Rowell
Ninth Naval District allocates 65 Reserve lawyers for training
The Ninth Naval District plans a quota of 65 Naval Reserve lawyers for authorized active duty training in fiscal year 1948. Training will occur at the District Legal Office in Great Lakes over two weeks. Reserve lawyers may request training 30 days before the desired date by writing to the Commandant Ninth Naval District Attn Director of Training Great Lakes Ill.
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Ninth Naval District
Naval Reserve
Great Lakes
Ill
Navy release lists Robert Fetty aboard USS Osborne in Far East
Robert Fetty of Langsville Ohio serving aboard the destroyer USS Osborne on duty in the Far East area confirms a Navy release. He is married to Wanda Fetty.
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Robert Fetty
F.le
U. S. Navy
Wanda Fetty
Langsville, C
Osborne
Far East
Seaman First Class Billy Shaver Lands in Guam
Billy Shaver USN seaman first class and son of Mrs Edith Shaver of 42 Grosvenor Street has landed in Guam, according to a letter received by his mother recently.
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Billy Shaver
USN
Edith Shaver
Grosvenor St
Guam
Mercury Rise Continues With No Relief In Sight
Weather observer Mrs C N France notes temperatures rose for three days reaching 89 degrees on Tuesday and Wednesday with no relief expected. The 10 30 a m reading was 79 degrees and Tuesday night’s low was 65 degrees, down slightly from the prior two days.
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C. N. France
Grange Inspection Scheduled in Canaanville Friday
Canaan Grange plans its annual inspection Friday at 8 p.m. secretary Mable L. Mansfield states sandwiches and pie will be served after the meeting.
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Canaanville
Canaan Grange
Mable L. Mansfield
Plea Change in Athens Driver in Gabriel Death Case
William Lee 22 of Athens Route 2 pleaded guilty to second degree manslaughter for the July bicycle crash that killed Harry Gabriel, 14. He received six months in county jail and a $200 fine plus costs and three years driving privileges revoked, with partial payment deadlines set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lee
Athens
Common Pleas Court
O. F. Rowland
Lee
R. W. Finsterwald
R. D. Williams
Mansfield State Reformatory
State Penitentiary
Harry Gabriel
W. Union St
Rowland
Athens County
Finsterwald
Car Damaged in Mill Street Collision
Auto driven by Glenn A. Gaston 29 of 14 S May Ave made a left turn from N Court into Mill St colliding with a car driven by Clifford E. Ruth 64 of Shade who was parking. No injuries. Gaston’s right side damaged per city police.
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Glenn A. Gaston
S. May Ave
N. Court
Mill St
Clifford E. Ruth
Shade
Gaston
Church Board To Meet This Wednesday Evening
First Presbyterian Church Board of Deacons will convene Wednesday at 7 p m at the church to discuss church matters and upcoming activities.
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First Presbyterian Church Board of Deacons
Ounce Packages to Race Horses I's Cargo Variety
Ray mond R. Miller, new Athens Railway Express Agency agent, says shipments range from one ounce to three carloads of horses. The office handles diverse cargo from flowers to elephants, with notable anecdotes including a hippopotamus, a large python, and a bobcat gift to Ohio University. The Athens office processed 66,883 shipments last year with 10 staff plus Miller, plus 219 air shipments, and over 416000 pounds moved last month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County Fair
Raymond R. Miller
Railway Express Agency
Miller
Cleveland
Ohio University
Bob Crosby
Air Express
Athens
Geremany
Express
American Express Co
Greenville
Ohio
Glouster Man Hurt in Accidental Gun Incident
James Simons of Glouster was treated at Sheltering Arms Hospital for a personal safety related gunshot wound to his right thumb sustained accidentally.
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Glouster
James Simons
Sheltering Arms Hospital
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Pickett Boys
James W. Westcott
National Fireproofing Co
Higdenville
Clay
Service
Mansfield
Hollywood
Lenendeble
Boy Scout Troop 56
Athens National Bank
Member
Federal Reserve System
John Adams and Son
Schindler
Scott Plumbing & Heating
Moore Ave
Dial
Police, Firemen
G.I. Bulletin Board
Kasco
Chauncey - Dover Feed Store
Main
Chauncey, Ohio
Gabriel
James Segar
Gordon Gray
Jack DE Forest
Carter
Keystone
Roy E. Hawk & Co
Investment Securities
Cline
Real Estate Home Loan Headquarters
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Court Street
Athens, Ohio
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