Change in enrollments shows small city rise and county dip
Final enrollment figures indicate Athens city schools up to 1163 pupils from 1147 last year with kindergarten leading gains. County totals drop slightly from 2902 to 2925 elementary and 1553 to 1516 high school, with mixed shifts across individual schools and rural districts.
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East Side
Central
West Side
Albany
Ames- Bern
Athens Rural
Carthage-Troy
Hollister
Jacksonville-Trimble
the Plains
Rome-Canaan
Shade
Waterloo
York
Four Accidents Investigated By Patrol This Weekend
State Highway patrolmen from the Athens post logged four weekend accidents with one Parkersburg, West Virginia woman severely injured on Route 33 in Meigs County. Three others caused no injuries, including a Sunday collision on Route 329 between Gillian Kennedy and Ezra F. Tabler on a narrow curve, a Dairy Barn Road at Athens State Hospital incident involving Roscoe Gilkey and Carlos White, and a Route 50 crash near Coolville where Raymond Bee rear ended by George Myer Jr. after an Ohio University West Virginia game.
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Athens Post
Parkersburg
W. Va
Meigs County
Gillian Kennedy
Columbus
Ezra F. Tabler
Stewart
Athens State Hospital Grounds
Roscoe C. Gilkey
Athens
Carlos R. White
Coolville
Ohio University- West Virginia
Raymond Walter Bee
George Earl Myer, Jr
Myer
Bee
13-Year-Old Boy Dies in Sheltering Arms Hospital
Samuel Sheppard a 13-year-old ward of the Children’s Home died Saturday evening after months of illness linked to rheumatic fever contracted three years earlier. Survived by mother Bertha, Chauncey. two sisters Laura and Lillie of Athens. two brothers Alfred of Millfield and Raymond in the Navy. grandfather John Giffin of Parkersburg. his father Alfred had died previously. Funeral services held Tuesday at Dowler and Ferguson with Rev. J. C. Cole officiating. burial in Hilltop Cemetery Millfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Sheppard
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Bertha Sheppard
Chauncey
Laura
Lillie
Athens
Alfred
Millfield
Raymond
Navy
John Giffin
Parkersburg
W. Va
Dowler and Ferguson Funeral Home
J. C. Cole
Hilltop Cemetery
Train Schedule Corrected After Typo Confusion
A revised schedule lists westbound Baltimore and Ohio trains effective Sunday including the National Limited at 3 59 a m Diplomat 5 39 a m Cincinnatian 5 25 p m and Metropolitan 7 35 p m to clarify the earlier error.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
National Limited
Diplomat
Cincinnatian
Metropolitan
Gas Is OK in the Furnace but Not In Your Stomach
An old advertisement touts CERTA VIN as a cure for gas after meals. It claims the medicine boosts digestive juices, relieves pain and bloating, adds Vitamin B and iron, and provides renewed energy. Sold by Athens Pharmacy.
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Athens Pharmacy
Adv
Motorcyclists Injured in Canaanville Crash
Two riders were taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital after a Sunday afternoon crash in Canaanville. William Minerd of Gallipolis and William A Geene of Little Hocking were hospitalized with injuries after the motorcycle chain snapped, locking the wheels and starting a fire.
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Sheltering Arms Hospital
Canaanville
William Minerd
Gallipolis
William A. Geene
Little Hocking
Cold stretch brings frost scare near area
The night temperature fell to 35 degrees, lowest since May 27, with a light frost observed though not damaging. Athens avoided frost as dense early fog kept readings higher. Sunday night hit 38, highs reached 71, and Monday at 11:30 a.m. was 68 as Hocking River stage stood at 2.65 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
C. N. France
France
Hocking River
OU President at Administrators Meet
Ohio University President John C. Baker spoke in Cleveland at the American College of Hospital Administrators annual meeting opening Sunday. He discussed hospital directors and their functions from his book and joined a question period before the convention closes Monday night at the Hotel Statler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
John C. Baker
Cleveland
American College of Hospital Administrators
Baker
Statler
Police Capture Stray Black Mare on E State St
Athens police captured a stray black mare found wandering on E State Street. Chief Joseph B. Grogan said the horse was taken into custody and is now at the Children’s Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. State St
Athens
Joseph B. Grogan
State St
Grogan
Crop Yield Good Says Local Agent in Athens County
Athens County agricultural agent Ross Wright predicts a good overall crop yield this year with corn improving as harvest nears. Wheat may be the weakest, and pastures recover after a dry spell with recent rains aiding hay production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Ross Wright
County Agricultural Extension Service
Wright
Radio Station Tests Slated at Ohio University
First of a series of tests for Ohio University's FM station 88.1 will run 8 to 10 p m Tuesday. Listeners may report reception quality and range by phone or postcard. Jukes and Green will compile results, with 30 day program tests planned before licensing for regular broadcasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Vincent Jukes
OU Dramatic Arts
Jukes
Athens
D. B. Green
Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes Brief Births and Admissions
A series of hospital notes records births for Mr and Mrs Jack Scott of Athens a daughter. Mr and Mrs Charles Barnhart of Athens Route 4 a son. Mr and Mrs Olen Hostetter of Athens a daughter. Admissions include Mrs Robert Patterson Athens Route 4 major surgery, Paul Porter Chauncey surgery, William Minerd Gallipolis accident, William A Geene Little Hocking accident, Charles Domke Athens medical. Dismissals list Mrs Jesse Cain and son Athens, Thomas Talbert The Plains, Mrs Anna Fleming Glouster, Grace Shouse Athens, Thomas Bailes Athens, Norman Jenkins Glouster, Raymond Holcomb Carpenter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Scott
Athens
Charles Barnhart
Olen Hostetter
Robert Patterson
Paul Porter
Chauncey
William Minerd
Gallipolis
William A. Geene
Little Hocking
Charles Domke
Jesse Cain
Thomas Talbert
The
Three Drivers Fined After Patrol Arrests
Three drivers arrested Sunday by the State Highway Patrol were fined at arraignment before Mayor W. P. Mickle. Defendants include Donald C. Bewley 22 Ohio University Men's Dorm for pacing the Route 50 33 stop sign John W Ruble Jr 26 Columbus fined 50 plus costs for using fictitious license plates and John W Miller Highland Ave fined 10 plus costs for speeding on Route 33.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Patrol
W. P. Mickle
Donald C. Bewley
Ohio University Men's Dorm
John W. Ruble, Jr
Columbus
John W. Miller
Highland Ave
Elementary Teacher Workshop Slated at Athens High School
The Association for Childhood Education sponsors an in service workshop for elementary teachers in the Little Theater at Athens High School on Tuesday at 7 30 p m An organization meeting will be held directed by Prof Wilbur Yauch of Ohio University Elementary School Three hours of credit may be earned by working on classroom problems.
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Association For Childhood Education
Little Theater
Athens High School
Wilbur Yauch
Ohio University
Four Men Fined on Intoxication Charges in Mayor Court
Four men pleaded guilty to intoxication charges in Mayor W. P. Mickle's court Sunday. Each was fined ten dollars plus costs. Names listed include Robert E. Monroe 28 and Carl W. Eberts 32 of Columbus, Donald Price Wise 26, 67% E. Mulberry Sr., and James H. Culler 22 of East Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Mickle
Robert E. Monroe
Carl W. Eberts
Columbus
Donald Price Wise
E. Mulberry Sr
James H. Culler
East Green
Marriage Licenses for Four Couples in Clarence and Nelsonville
Robert Blaine Keirns 20 and Rita Mae LaFollette 19 of Millfield Route 1 obtain a marriage license. Clarence Kenneth Dishong 26 of Nelsonville Route 1 and Helen Awrilla Anderson 16 of Nelsonville also obtain licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Blaine Keirns
Rita Mae LaFollette
Millfield
Clarence Kenneth Dishong
Nelsonville
Helen Awrilla Anderson
Ghost Town Carseytown Remains in Athens County History
Ghost town Judson in Lodi and Canaan townships fades to ruins as Fred Carsey family and others vanish. The old post office store owned by Mrs Addie Douglas sits beside the former Judson residence while a faded recruiting office sign marks the blacksmith shop. Coal mines, a flour mill, and a two room school are gone leaving only remnants and the Carseys living near the Carseytown Shade Road junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Harris
Athens County
Addie Douglas
Athens
Douglas
Judsons
P. M. Lauer
Peter Lauer
Carseytown
Shade
Veterans urged to verify applications for special insurance dividend
Alton F. Friedel of the Athens VA office says veterans awaiting the special dividend must check their forms with the local VA before mailing. He notes many errors in received applications and explains the dividend applies only to permanent United States Government Life Insurance policies in force from 1944 to 1948.
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Veterans Administration
Alton F. Friedel
Athens
Washington
Friedel
United States Government Life
National Service Life
NSLI
VA Sets November 1 Enrollment Deadline for GI Bill
The Veterans Administration announced a new deadline of November 1 for veterans to enroll in retraining or course changes under the GI Bill. The original enforcement date of September 12 reflected a new law barring recreational or avocational courses and courses at institutions under one year in existence.
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Washington
Veterans Administration
Navy seeks 1200 aviation cadets for flight training
The Navy invites about 1200 unmarried men aged 18 to 27 to apply for aviation cadet flight training through next June. Applicants must meet education and physical standards and possess officer potential. Civilians, active duty Navy or Marine personnel, or reserves may apply. four years active service required, with possible early release. A limited number may enter regular Navy after 18 months active duty as reserve officers.
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Washington
Navy
Marines
Rope Tricks At Cub Pack Meeting In Athens
Joseph F. E. Thackery of Ohio University entertained Athens Cub Scout Pack 56 with rope tricks and a lasso demonstration at a Seel farm picnic near Albany. Pack members presented western skits during the event. Paramathia Lodge 25 F and AM will meet Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. per Master Glenn L. Atkinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph FE. Thackery
Ohio University
Athens
Thackrey
Wyoming
Seel Farm
Albany
Paramathia Lodge
F&am
Glenn L. Atkinson
Board of Christian Education Meeting Announced
The Board of Christian Education will hold a meeting tonight at 7 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, officials announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Christian Education
First Presbyterian Church
Ernest Schuler Dies Sunday After Heart Attack
Ernest J. Schuler, a 22 year employee of Jeffry Manufacturing Co in Columbus, died Sunday night at Doctors Hospital from a heart attack. Survived by wife Gladys, Athens. two sons James of Huron and Porter of Athens. five daughters Elliene Nagle Huron Phyllis Hislop Ft. Pierce Bettie Ann Murphy Kent Ruth Hannah Cade Athens June Teets Youngstown. a brother Fred Schuler Athens. three sisters Sylvia Williams Tulsa Dulcie Kinsey Chanute Kans Elsie Hazelton Columbus. Visitation begins Tuesday noon at Jagers funeral home with services Wednesday at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev J B Maffett. Burial Amesville.
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Ernest J. Schuler
Jeffry Manufacturing Co
Columbus
Doctors’ Hospital
Gladys Schuler
Athens
James
Huron
Porter
Elliene Nagle
Phyllis Hislop
Ft. Pierce
Fla
Bettie Ann Murphy
Kent
Ruth Hannah Cade
June Teets
Youngstown
Fred Schuler
Sylvia Williams
Tulsa
Dulcie Kinsey
Chanute
Kans
Elsie Hazelton
Jagers Funeral Home
J. B. Maffett
Amesville
Two Charged With Intoxicated Driving
Common Pleas Judge Roy D. Williams fined two drivers arrested on driving while intoxicated by the State Highway Patrol. Curtis E. Fletcher 25 of Nelsonville and William Henry Cullison 25 of The Plains pleaded guilty to informations. Fletcher received a 60 day license suspension. Cullison six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas
Roy D. Williams
State Highway Patrol
Curtis E. Fletcher
Nelsonville
William Henry Cullison
the Plains
Gordon B. Gray
Fletchers
Cullison
Man's Entry Wins in Gasco Photo Exhibit
Chauncey Osborne of Chauncey wins first prize in the Gasco Salon Columbus Ohio 1949 exhibit for the landscape print Wintry Byway taken near Chauncey on Sand Ridge. About 200 entries, four Osborne prints submitted. exhibit runs Oct 3 15 in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Osborne
Chauncey
Columbus
Sand Ridge
Ohio Fuel Gas Co
Osborne
Gas Company
Relatives Visit Chauncey Residents in Mt Pleasant
Mr and Mrs Keish Madeline Matheny of Chauncey spent the weekend in Mt Pleasant Pennsylvania visiting the former s mother and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Mrs. Keish
Madeline Matheny
Mt. Pleasant, Pa
Plains PTA Holds First Meet At The Plains School
The Plains Parents and Teachers Association opened the school year in The Plains High School auditorium with Mrs. Neva Thompson as president and Mrs. Emma Cade as secretary. The group joined the Ohio and National Congress of the PTA, adopted bylaws, and planned a membership drive with high school and grade levels competing for new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Plains
Plains High School
Neva Thompson
Emma Cade
Ohio
National Congress
PTA
Adda MacCombs
Clutter
Thor Olson
Athens
the Plains
Jon Tipton
Campbell
Stauffer
Baker
Frank Higgins
Carolyn Clutter
Thompson
Cade
Hubert McDonald
Mrs Fulton Hosts Needle Club at Millfield Home
Mrs Jessie Fulton entertained members of her Needle Club at her Millfield home Thursday night serving a dessert course. Attendees included Edith McDaniel Kathryn McDaniel Elizabeth Robinett Nellie Brookins Donna Thomas and Jessie Fulton. The next meeting will be hosted by Ollie Brookins with Ida Hill in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Jessie Fulton
Millfield
Needle Club
Mrs. Fulton
Edith McDaniel
Kathryn McDaniel
Elizabeth Robinett
Nellie Brookins
Donna Thomas
Ollie Brookins
Ida Hill
Booster Group Meeting Set for Chauncey Dover Unit
Chauncey Dover Band Boosters Club meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the high school music room to finalize next month’s Chauncey Dover homecoming plans. President Elwood Daugherty and secretary Erma Roberts will run the business session. parents and others are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Chauncey-Dover Band Boosters Club
Chauncey-Dover
Elwood Daugherty
Erma Roberts
Residence Change In West Millfield Property
Mr and Mrs L D Muzio and daughters Lucy and Delores moved into their West Millfield home which they bought from Mr and Mrs Walter O Rourke after interior upgrades including a full basement and new furnace The O Rourkes moved to Chauncey into a May Ave property now owned by them The Muzios previously resided in East Millfield which has been sold to Mr and Mrs Walter Patterson who relocated to their new home.
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Chauncey
L. D. Muzio
Lucy
Delores
West Millfield
Walter O'Rourke
East Millfield
Muzios
Walter Patterson
O’rourke
May Ave
Mrs Canter Honored At Chauncey Birthday Party
Mrs Evelyn Hill Chauncey and her sister Mrs Ruth Goodman hosted a birthday party for their mother Mrs Lewis Canter at Mrs Hillyer 14 Sycamore St A decorated cake was given by Mrs Gladys Grigsby After gifts the hosts served salad and dessert Present were Mrs Harold Mayles Mrs Florence Hysell Mrs Anna Hammond Mrs Mary L Savage Miss Naomi Savage Inez Wade Anna Gretz Grace Crabtree Ruth Hammond Mary Kollister Elizabeth Kaufman Mrs Canter Mrs Goodman and Mrs Hillyer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Evelyn Hillyer
Ruth Goodman
Lewis Canter
Stop Signs Erected in Chauncey City
Mayor Charles Wadley announced new stop signs at all Chauncey street intersections and urged driver and bicycle rider compliance. The stop sign ordinance is in effect and will be enforced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Charles Wadley
Old Fashioned Sing Set at Millfield
Chauncey reports Millfield Church of Christ choir will dress as a 50 year old era and present a sing at the church Sunday at 7 30 p m Oil lamps will light the event with organ accompaniment and garden flowers decorate the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Millfield
Plans For 1950 By WCTU At The Plains Meeting
Chauncey WCTU met at Mrs. Juanita Lockado's home in The Plains with Mrs. Florence Pendergrass presiding. They outlined new year's work and appointed directors including Kate Johnson Irene Davis Jennie Jackson Marinda Cruikshank and Minnie Palmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Chauncey Wctu
Juanita Lockado
The
Plains
Florence Pendergrass
Kate Johnson
Flower Mission
Irene Davis
Jennie Jackson
Marinda Cruikshank
Minnie Palmer
Plains Garden Club Meets Wednesday in Athens
The Plains Garden Club will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m at Edith Barrows home in Athens. Elizabeth Winefordner will conduct the program on a seed and bulb exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plains Garden Club
Chauncey
The
Edith Barrows
Athens
Elizabeth Winefordner
Millfield Scout Troop Plans Monday Evening Meet
Millfield Boy Scout troop will meet Monday at 6 30 p m for a wiener roast followed by a meeting. Boys aged 11 to 14 years are invited to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Millfield
Cleveland Visitors From Leffler Family
Chauncey Mrs. William Leffler and son Eugene visited Cleveland as guests of Victor Leffler and family. Mrs. Leffler’s granddaughter joined them for the trip home or a visit here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
William Leffler
Eugene, Chauncey
Cleveland
Victor Leffler
Omitted Name in Chauncey Polio Drive List
Sally Nelson was omitted from the list of those assisting in the Chauncey polio funds drive last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Sally Nelson
Condition Serious for Chauncey Bell in Millfield
Chauncey W. A. Bell is reported in serious condition at his Millfield home. No further details are provided about his health or any ongoing medical treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
W. A. Bell
Millfield
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Chauncey Man
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the Security Bank
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