390 Students To Sing In Festival on Friday
Three hundred fifty high school students from Athens County will take part in the Third Annual Music Festival Friday night at Ohio University Alumni Auditorium. Teams will practice in Albany Ames Bern Buchtel Greens Run Hollister Jacksonville Trimble The Plains Rome Shade Troy and Waterloo with a joint day rehearsal and a large volunteer faculty directing the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Ohio University
Albany
Ames-Bern
Buchtel
Greena Run
Hollister
Jacksonville- Trimble
the Plains
Rome
Shade
Troy
Waterloo
Athens CCC Camp to Expand Under Relief Bill
The Athens CCC Camp will continue despite the law expiration with Roosevelt favoring broader ongoing camps. Ohio plans to raise camps from 42 to 118, funding from the relief bill. Forty one boys completed enlistment. landscaping and new athletic facilities are planned, and camp teams will join local leagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
City Grants Suspension in Rate Decision
The Ohio Public Utilities Commission granted a suspension until April 26 on Athens rate orders after Samuel B. Erskine city solicitor moved for rehearing. a hearing was not held. Athens enacts a 56.8 cent local rate, a reduction of about 3.2 cents from the current charge, with Ohio Fuel Gas Co. given 30 days to accept. If not accepted, a new rehearing date will be set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Public Utilities Commission
Athens
Samuel B. Erskine
Erskine
Commission
Logan
Ohio Fuel Gas Company
March Passes Away Quietly
March ended with mild weather and rainfall totals from Athens County observer Mrs. C. N. France. Sunday’s high reached 63 with a shower. March recorded 4.19 inches of precipitation across 16 partly cloudy, 11 cloudy and 4 clear days. Monday night forecasts expect cloudy, cooler in the Athens District with possible rain on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. C. N. France
Athens
Motorists Get Tags as Price Is Cut a Fourth
Fifty nets of 1935 license tags had been sold by noon Monday by C. Jordan deputy registrar of motor vehicles to Athens Countians who waited until April 1 to take advantage of a 2 per cent reduction in the cost of licenses. Jordan estimated he would sell 100 before the office closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Jordan
Athens
Jordan
Cheerfulness of Negro Is Praised by Student
Robert Layer of Ironton spoke at a Westminster Fellowship and Mt Zion Baptist Church gathering praising the cheerful spirit of the Negro race under oppression. The joint meeting, the second of its kind, followed a previous event at the Presbyterian Church organized by Mt Zion members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Layer
Ironton
Westminster Fellowship
The
Presbyterian Church
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Mt Zion
Mrs Fowler Recovering In Cincinnati Hospital
Mrs Wilbur M Fowler wife of Reverend Fowler pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal Church is recovering after a major operation at Bethesda Hospital Cincinnati She entered the hospital for treatment on March 14 and Dr Fowler is expected to return to Athens by Wednesday Dr H Heuf associate professor of philosophy at Ohio University led Sunday services in his absence
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur HM. Fowler
Fowler
Fiiat’ Methodist Episcopal Church
Bethesda Hospital
Cincinnati
Athens
H. Heuf
Ohio University
Methodist Church
Must Drop Desires in Conflict Wilcox Says
The Rev Dr A Wilcox preached that truth and self-interest clash with desires for popularity wealth and wisdom, and individuals must cast these aside to pursue the good and true. He argued true Christianity entails surrendering weaker impulses to deeper forces shaping character and conscience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilcox
A. ¥. Wilcox
O. U. Portraits To Be Permanently Displayed In Chubb Gallery
Ohio University portraits and campus paintings move to the Edwin Watts Chubb Library gallery for permanent display. The exhibit opens Monday April 15 with Gothic architecture photographs from Professor Ward of Oberlin, with daily hours 2 to 5 pm and Saturdays 7 to 9 pm. A portrait of Dean Irma F. Voigt will join after official presentation around May 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Edwin Watts Chubb
Frank J. Roos
Roos
Ward
Oberlin
Irma F. Voigt
Disconnect Phones in Four County Offices
Four offices in the Athens County Courthouse lost telephone service Monday as an economy move by the county commissioners took effect. The treasurer, commissioners, recorder, and election board offices were disconnected with an estimated annual saving of 240 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Treasurer
Commissioners
Recorder
Election Board
Plains School Auditorium and Gym to Open This Spring
The Plains school auditorium and gymnasium are expected to be completed about April 10 and turned over to the school district five or six days later. PWA inspector James A. McCauley provides the timeline. Chauncey Dover and Stewart school projects in Athens County are under construction and due for occupancy next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Plains School
James A. McCauley
PWA
Athens County
Chauncey-Dover
Stewart
Sacrifices Emphasized By Dr Houf In Sermon
Dr H T Houf of Ohio University preached at the Methodist Episcopal Church on self sacrifice in modern life. He noted Christians once persecuted are no longer faced with that burden but modern workers such as homemakers laborers and business people endure ongoing struggle and drudgery. He urged living honestly and using talents for the good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. T. Houf
Ohio University
Methodist Episcopal Church
Wilbur H. Fowler
Houf
Jesus
Walton League to Meet at City Hall Tuesday
The Isaak Walton League will hold a regular meeting at City Hall Tuesday night at 7 30 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walton League
Isaak Walton League
City Hall
Nelsonville Girls Win Intra mural Tournament Closure
Nelsonville school athletes close the intra mural basketball season with wins by the Juniors over Freshmen 14 9 and Seniors over Sophomores 26 19 Ruth Rothrock named honorary captain of the Seniors Eleanor Ray part of an almost undefeated team with one loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Rothrock
Eleanor Ray
Slang Undermines Clear Speech, Warns Frances Gettle
Frances Gettle argues slang narrows vocabulary and obscures meaning. She cites slang words like heek gee and oh boy as impairing polite conversation and writing. Gettle emphasizes slang is a vagabond language that seeks emphasis rather than clarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanner
Frances Gettle
Alaska talk thrills students with slides and tales
The student assembly featured Edgar C. Raine of Seattle presenting A Trip Through Alaska. Delbert Kuhn and Robert Stalter carried the flags as the Boy Scout March played. Raine described Alaska life, landscapes, and sports learned there, sharing hazards from the dog team journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delbert Kuhn
Robert Stalter
America
Don Martin
L. T. Powell
Edgar C. Raine
Seattle
Raine
Alaska
European Unit Studies And School Fair Plans
Seventh grade pupils study Europe as a unit with maps and posters, using pamphlets from steamship lines and tourist bureaus. A European Fair will showcase collected materials, then Freshman English classmates work on a Treasure Island project with colorful posters and a treasure chest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Dorothy Hannahs
Athens County Group Organized to Aid the Aged
Nelsonville hosts a meeting forming the Athens County Association for the Protection of the Aged. H. A. Sines chairs. Frank Tolliver VP. Ab Harding treasurer. Hazel Goldenschwager secretary. The group denounces age discrimination in civil service exams and pushes pension relief with backdated payments. A second meeting set for next Sunday at 2 PM at Buckeye Building with county speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Athens County Association For the Protection of the
Roosevelt-Davey Club
Buckeye Building
R. H M. Brown
H. A. Sines
SNES
Frank Tolliver
Ab Harding
Hazel Goldenschwager
Buckeye
French Club Meets With Travel Readings
The regular meeting led by president Mary M. Betts included readings by Clara Galvin John Huddy Wilma Scott and Bob Stalters on travel methods in France and scenes of interest in French territory. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary M. Betts
Clara Galvin
John Huddy
Wilma Scott
Bob Stalters
France
Charlotte Dishong
Student Council and Home Room Representatives Meet Weekly
Meetings held each Monday after school discuss school work and activity problems. Secretary records issues and remedies. President John Huddy leads discussions to decide actions quickly, promoting student cooperation and harmony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Room
John Huddy
Student Council
Fannie Glenn
Birthday Honored as Miss Jeanette Cramner Turns Seventeen
Mrs Ed Cramner entertained twelve friends on Saturday night March 30 honoring Jeanette Cramner on her seventeenth birthday. The group played bridge and enjoyed a Easter themed refreshment course after Jeanette cut the decorated cake. Attendees included Nell Dowler Ruth Seibert Ruth Gilbert Virginia Galvin Helen Gardy Mary Miller Margaret Bland Betty Stewart Elsie Freer Elsie Keating Wilma Patton and Jean Hannahs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Gilbert
Virginia Galvin
Helen Gardy
Mary C. Miller
Margaret Bland
Betty Stewart
Elsie Freer
Elsie Keating
Wilma Patton
Jean Hannahs
Weekend Visits Include Columbus and Middlebourne
Mr and Mrs Frank Anderson and Mrs Frank Neikirk returned Monday after visiting relatives and friends in Columbus. Hess Nickols and family spent the week end at Middlebourne West Virginia with the Nickols parents Mr and Mrs M H Nickols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Anderson
Frank Neikirk
Columbus
Hess Nickols
Middlebourne
W. Va
M. H. Nickols
Loyal Woman's Class to Meet at Christian Church
Nelsonville report says the Loyal Woman's Class of the Christian Church holds its monthly business meeting in the church aid room Tuesday night at 7. A pot luck dinner will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Loyal Woman's Class of
The
Christian Church
King couple announce birth of eight pound girl
Mr and Mrs Ralph King of Marion Indiana announce the birth of an eight and a half pound daughter born Tuesday March 26 The grandparents are Mr and Mrs John King and Mr and Mrs John Morman The Hi Y boys meeting Tuesday March 19 included noon lunch ice cream and a talk by Harold Figley on occupations The group decided to hold noon meetings for the rest of the year
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Ralph King
Marion
Ind
John King
John Morman
City
Harold Figley
Manual Training Department
Featherston Speaks at Athens Church of God
The Rev. C. H. Featherston of Decatur Indiana delivered the first in a series of sermons at the Church of God in Athens. His talk, "Principles Governing Our Revival," urged regular attendance prayer and special singing. About 200 people attended and services continue nightly through Easter starting at 7 30. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Featherston
Deccatur
Church of God
Athens
March Vehicle Sales in Athens County Reach 108
Records show 108 new motor vehicles sold in Athens County in March by Miss Ruth Burdette, with 99 passenger cars and nine trucks. February sales totaled 80 vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Ruth Burdette
Garrett Seeks Columbus Approval for Relief Projects
J. D. Garrett, director of the Works Division of the Athens County Relief Office, visited Columbus Monday to win approval of several minor projects intended to provide work relief. H. M. Spang, Athens County FERA director, was at the state office Friday coordinating with federal administrators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Garrett
Athens County Relief Office
Columbus
H. M. Spang
Athens County Fera
State Office
Scarlet fever illness reported for Ruth Haught in New Marshfield
Ruth Eleanor Haught aged daughter of Mr and Mrs Garrett Haught of New Marshfield is ill with scarlet fever county health authorities were notified Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Eleanor Haught
Garrett Haught
New Marshfield
Molnar and Vince File Immunity Application Notice
Gabriel Molnar aged 25 and Beatrice Vince aged 25 both listed as applicants with parental references for filing an immunity application. Giouster, son of Mr and Mrs Steve Molnar, noted in the document alongside Beatrice Vince. Mesares family connection appears as part of the application details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gabriel Molnar
Giouster
Steve Molnar
Beatrice Vince
Lewis Mesares
Water main break repairs on West Union Street
Service Department crews repair a water main break on West Union Street between Court and Congress Streets after the break occurring Sunday night. Crews work to restore service and assess damage on the block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Service Department
West Union Street
Court and
Congress Streets
Elks Celebrate 35th Anniversary With Mortgage Burn
Nelsonville Elks Lodge No. 543 marked its thirty fifth anniversary with a banquet and a ceremony in which the lodge building mortgage was burned. Attendees included Lieut Governor Harold Mosier and Elks from Athens and Columbus lodges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Nelsonville Elks
Harold Mosier
Columbus
Nelsonville Lodge
Oran Daugherty
Roy Shirley
Athens Lodge
Colonel Wallace
Columbus Lodge
Grand Lodge
Earl “Pop" Shively
H. M. Spang
Athens County
John Cross
William J. Davis
New Straitsville
H. D. Warner
More Raids on Dogs Expected in Nelsonville Vicinity
Porter Dicken county dog warden plans another raid on dogs running at large after officials report many complaints. County officials mulling a program to keep dogs confined from April through September to reduce lawn and garden damage. Mayor S G Holland urges immediate compliance with prior requests to keep dogs on property. The warden will return in a few days. Air mail routes note Cape Town to London 11 000 miles in 11 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Porter Dicken
Dicken
S. G. Holland
Holland
Owwisee
Cape Town
London
Nelsonville City Court Pleas and Fines Report
Jay Reynolds Sayers and Mrs Maude were arraigned for intoxication and fined by Mayor Holland. Clarence Reynolds and others faced charges with $5 to $10 fines. Floyd McCollister pleaded not guilty to driving and was bound over on a grand jury, while Charlie Tolliver faced assault allegations and was bound over to the grand jury under $200 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Jay Say Run
Clarence Reynolds
Sayers
Maude City
G. Holland
Floyd McCollister
Lig
Charlies Tolliver
Thy
Boy Scout News Notes From Nelsonville Troop 46 Meeting
Scouts met at the K of P Building with Scoutmasters Mender Pickett and Sam Haed. The troop was inspected, uniforms earn merits, a unit patrol hike contest runs to June 30, and the troop committee will inspect troops on April 5. New members invited. boys 11 to 18 in good standing may join through Roy Tomlinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Mender
Pickett
Sam Ha
Flying Arrow Patrol
Roy Tomlinson
Tomlinson
W. D. Ménda
Also Mentioned on This Page
Athens Co
Florine, Merritt
Dorothy Cosgrave
Mary Helen Lee
Orpha Dinsmoor
Alfield Johnson
Una Miller
Jeanete Brown
Raymond Connett
J. E. Thackery
Herbert G. Spangier
Jacksonville-Trimble
Ralph White
Cecelia Mandrell
James Mandrell
Verna Sayre
Frances Judson
Vivian Hallam
Bilie Barich
Zane Kassier
Walden Deal
Bernice White
Derrell Antle
Edith Kassier
Ruth Southard
David Judson
George Burdiss
Erma Jean Nicholas
Betty McVey
Dorothy Reeves
Virginia Ross
Cecil Stannart
Dale Geott
Richard Elliott
Ivan Parker
Donald Hoffey
Wendall Baughman
Amesville
Sara Meta Glazier
Dorothy Glazier
Frances Taylor
Mary Ellen Ogs
Kathryn Keirns
Carl Antie
Victor Keirns
Elizabeth Kubos
Robert Smith
Richard Smith
Gene Strode
Lee Marquis
Wayne Todd
George ‘Timberlake
Cari ‘Turner
Rodney McKitrick
Rebecca Smith
Louise Dixon
Walter Love
Elizabeth Hildebrant
Greens
Thelma Pier
Racheal Crawford
Mickey Geral
Dale Hugus
Florence Winner
Ralph Hoskinson
Racheal Wilson
Eloise Fields
Zelda Menk
Edna Pugh
Mildred Ruth
Walter Ruth
Helen Barney
Maurita Lee
Kermit Hanning
Kathryn Cowen
Clara Hartinger
Robert Dixon
Francis Gaskin
Paul Gordon
Keith Brandeberry
James Bowermaster
Adelaide Stright
Cap Stewart
Gam Pidcock
Arthur Rorick
Bob Barker
Gene Rorick
Earl Herron
Dan Stright
Kenneth Russell
Charlies Conkey
Ingerham Herron
Shade Consolidated
Erelyn Williams
Ruth Eggieston
Marcella Pratt
al Robinson
Bernice Pratt
Jean O Brien
Ralph Carl
Wilford Tippie
Frank Jeffers
Roger Robinson
Marley Riggs
Darsel Biggs
J Wesley Sams
Ernest Levisay
Cariburn
Marjorie Dixson
Mildred Chital
Virginia Rowland
Bernice Chital
Irene Whiteman
Margaret Hotsington
Ada Belle Bratten
Mary Gibsom
Ardig Collins
Wil
Alice Burs
Marjory Fly
June Bhingler
Perne Ross
Owen Snedden
Robert Mille
Ernest Crow
Frank Steinmeyer
Jon Wigil
Charlies Pidcock
Elmer Gulley
Ralph Six
Howard Six
Charlies
Hawk Ames
Bern Howard Keirns
Bill Bennett
Neil Sedvick
John Sands
Gilbert Sedwick
Gene Jones
Bernard Jones
Albert Carpenter
Warne Hines
Dorothy Bowers
Elisabeth JarVeth
Ruth Jones
Virginia Eckard
Mildred Fleming
Eiteah Strode
Marcella Dixon
Kay Wilkes
Alaire Beckett
Helen Henderson
Eileen Walsh
Anne Startin
Mazell Everett
Amanda Howard
Claribel Eckard
Lucy
Emmna
Maxine Jago
Ruth Carpenter
Gene Snyder
Richard Donnely
Alex Mages
Gladys Zglenaki
Louise McClelland
Dora Martin Eitiele Thomas
Aili Kytia
Eunice Cannon
Agnes Paskievitch
Dolores
Welch
Melon Laces
Helen Kovach
Vernice Cannon
Kate Poole
Ruth Craig
Iris Kempton
Anne Newead
Esther Mackey
Doris Davis
Matri Bratke Buchtel
Imogene Newman
Anna Noah Garnet Rife
Theresa Culp
Pauline Sayre
Cleo Benz
Lavilia Tenanehil
Eileen Berker
Odnah Sehively
Billy Glover
Bill Behens
Eugene Murph
Allison May
James Evans
Joan Savage
Lester Bmetiners
Cari Mile Litas Lafolie
Ve Trene Dearing
Betty Davis
Ethel de John Savage
Lester Smethers
Earl Mite
Willams Russell
Ada Smathers
Rita Novak
Vivian Vice
Erma Smathers
Mayr
Gttel Fiddler
Ethel Graham
Betty Anne Johnson
Thelma Koons
Mary Année Phillips
Marie Hamilton
Flora Hallam
Wilma Gafreed
Phyllis Willeke
Lois Howard
Lucy McCune
Eteile Matyskella
Frances Kempton
Ruth Vernon
Ruth Jonson
Marthe Heckman
Mexine Steinmetz
Barbera Sayre
Bernarda Danford
Louwise Vermenten
Nora Hall
Floyd Skinner
Max Anderton
Clarence
Floyd Bailey
Walter Mingus
Carl Wildebran
Tee Mott
Paul Noi
Burton Maxwell
Reginald Emery
Jemnen Browecki
Tony Ruther
Billy
CCC
North Hill
A. C. Fubank
March
Mrs. Fowler
O. U
Chubb Gallery
Nelsonville School News
Jennie Nelson
Anne
Royal Gilbert
Clarice Wright
Ruth Becker
Evelyn Hughes
DeMarius Sanders
Louise Nichols
Velma Dezso
Gene Connors
Dale Stage
James Eliot
Alfred Johnson
Gilbert Weiss
Tommy Mills
Jack Riley
Jack Wilson
Jean Potts
Margaret Dezso
Amy Jo Dewhurst
Louise Duskey
Shirley Knight
Dorothy Kentner
June Huffman
Janice Lines
Martha Shaw
Floretta Somers
Bernadine Whyte
Jean Dicher
Athens County Association To A
Nelsonvi
N. A. Sines
Nelson Ville Briefs
Hly
Featherston
Garrett At
State
Federal
the Security Bank
Nelsonville City
Boy Scout News
Bock Beer
Bruck
Pico Wholesale Company
Glouster Hone
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!