No Protests Entered As Hearings Open On County Road Takeover
Morning sessions at the Athens County Courthouse opened all day hearings on the State Highway Department's plan to take over 56 miles of county roads. Officials heard on three routes with more hearings planned for the afternoon as annexations to state roads were discussed and approved by county commissioners.
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Athens County
State Highway Department
Buchtel- Redtown
Carbondale-Kimberly
Caneanville
Amesville
Albany- Miraral
White's Mill- Beaumont
The
Plains
Coolville-Stewart-Amesville
Fisher-Bower
W. T. Wallace
Glouster
C. F. Danford
Calvin
H. C. Calvin
Marietta
John W. Dowler
J. W. (Dike) Wilson
Highway Department
J. W. Wilson
Public opinions split on Hauptmann reprieve in Court St survey
Fifteen local residents share views on the Lindbergh case reprieve for Bruno Hauptmann. Reactions range from calls for immediate execution to demands for more evidence before any death penalty, with opinions reflecting justice, money traceability, and political implications.
Oak Hill Man Named Extension Assistant
Palmer Jones of Oak Hill has been named assistant county extension agent for Athens County. He will lead 4-H Club work and assist the extension program this summer. Jones is a Oak Hill High School graduate with three years at Ohio State University in agricultural extension and ten years of 4-H experience as both member and club advisor.
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Palmer Jones
Oak Hill
Athens County
Ross Witgut
Jones
Oak Hill High School
Ohio State University
Tariff Postponed for Less-Than-Car Loads by I C C
Freight agents were informed that the proposed collection and delivery tariff for all railroads handling less-than-car load shipments to consignees would be suspended until November 1, 1936. The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered the delay to aid railroads in competing with motor trucks, without providing a stated reason.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Oklahoma City Police to Replace Gold Badges
Inspector L. O. Pogstie says gold badges caused delusions of grandeur among sergeants and bred inferiority in patrolmen who wear nickel replacements.
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Oklahoma City
L. O. Pogstie
Two-Fifths of Staff Kept In County Pension Office
Athens County's old age pension office operates with two-fifths staff as state officials dismiss three workers. State manager LaMoreaux seeks a Democrats-appointed replacement. talks threaten to end with reinstatement for two workers and a nonqualified third. 125+ new applications await investigation as delays persist.
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Athens County
Old Age Pension Office
Emma Scheibel
Harold Guthrie
Roberta Shaffer
Ira M. LaMoreaux
LaMoreaux
Frank Biddle
Biddle
Rowena Sprout
Fannie Matteson
Flag and flagstaff dedicated at East Side School program
The East Side School held a ceremony dedicating a new American flag and a 46 foot flagstaff on the playground. Dr. and Mrs. Sprague donated the flagstaff, the PTA provided the flag, and local leaders plus students attended as the Athens High School Band played the national anthem.
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East Side
John R. Sprague
John Dowler
PTA
Roger Connor
K. T. Crossen
American Legion
Kenneth French
David Cooper
Billy
Bobby Sprague
David Nichols
Homer Johnson
Robert Garrett
John Downer
Athens High School
Floyd K. Prince
Friends Attend Funeral for Lenora Worstell in Athens
Out of town relatives and friends gathered in Athens to attend the funeral of Mrs. Lenora Michael Worstell wife of Judge L G Worstell. Attendees listed include D C McGuire Tap pan Ruth Worstell Joseph Maxwell Cubitt etc. Local figures William L Day Harry Jackson Grove D Clifford and others attended.
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Lenora Michael Worstell
L. G. Worstell
Athens
University Terrace
D. C. McGuire
Mary McGuire
Tappan
Robert L. Worstell
Ruth Worstell
Doyle Marshall
G. W. Reed
Uhrichsville
Dorothy Nell Michael
the Plains
William L. Day
Cleveland
Harry Jackson
Nelsonville
Grove D. Clifford
Brownsville
Guy Rodehaver
Hoy Rodehaver
Guysville
Everett E. Lewis
Albany
Ceremony closes as crowd honors flag with song
Parents gather on the playground edge to watch the ceremony around the flagstaff. Miss Ruth Lambertus leads the group in singing America concluding the program.
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Ruth Lambertus
America
April Fool's Day Around The World And In Your Home
The article traces April Fools traditions from Hindus to Hebrews and France, explaining origins of the day’s tricks. It notes the French shift to January 1 New Year and the term poisson d Avril for fools who fall for pranks. It also links Aphrodite and the fish symbol to Friday’s tradition and urges the universality of practical jokes.
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Eve
France
Charles IX
Aphrodite
Bricker to Speak at Young Republican Club Dinner
Some 400 persons are expected at the Young Republican Club dinner in Hotel Berry to hear Atty. Gen. John W Bricker the Republican candidate for Ohio governor. Delegations from Jackson and other counties will attend. Bricker will be the sole speaker with many candidates introduced. Dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. and others may hear the address in the main room.
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Young Republican Club
Hotel Berry
John Ww. Bricker
Ohio
Jackson
Vinton
Gallia
Meizs
Athens County
Bricker
Toys bought and imported value in 1933
In 1933 the United States paid 125 million dollars for domestically made toys and imported foreign toys valued at 2.125 million dollars.
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United States
Assistant Ranger Moved to Milwaukee from Wayne National Forest
W. S. Bromley assistant ranger at the Hocking Valley Purchase Unit has been transferred to U S Forest Service regional offices in Milwaukee. He learned of the move Monday and left for his new post this morning. Bromley has worked in the territory since November 11 1985 and previously collaborated with the unit. He graduated from Pennsylvania State Forest College and studied a year at Yale. In Milwaukee he will join the division of state and private forestry.
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W. S. Bromley
Hocking Valley Purchase
Wayne National Forest
U. S. Forest Service
Milwaukee
Bromiley
Pennsylvania State Forest College
Yale
Division of State and Private Forestry
Adjustment Committee To Sponsor Meetings
The Athens County Adjustment Committee for the National Soil Conservation Program met with Athens County agent Ross Wright to plan countywide meetings explaining program plans and practices. Each meeting will include a participant from last week’s state Columbus session. dates were not set. The committee will reconvene Saturday night to schedule dates and finalize arrangements.
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National Soil Conservation Program
Ross Wright
Athens County
Wright
Columbus
Athens County teachers postpone dinner to April 15
The Athens County Teachers Association moves its monthly dinner meeting from April 8 to April 15 and will hold the event at Athens Christian Church.
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Athens County Teachers’ Association
Athens Christian Church
Athens Hi Alumni and Faculty Meet Varsity
The Athens High School gym hosts annual basketball games with alumni facing the varsity at 7 30 p m on Thursday followed by the faculty versus the second varsity team. Alumni players include Speiser Fields Clarence Fields Hardman Severson Entwistle Bolin Preston Tribe. Faculty members feature Pickett Henderson Roberts Gilmore Essex McKinley and Nellis. A small admission is charged to benefit the athletic association.
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Athens High School
Lewis Speiser
Ed Fields
Clarence Fields
Charles Hardman
Norman Severson
Dale Entwistle
Frank Bolin
Merritt Preston
Paul Tribe
Hale Pickett
Wayne Henderson
Carl Roberts
Sherman Gilmore
Robert Essex
Pete McKinley
Allen Nellis
The
Athletic Association
O L Wood Hosts Athens High Basketball Banquet
Principal Oliver L Wood entertained 19 members of the Athens Senior High School basketball squad at his home at 24 1 2 Morris Ave Tuesday night Supper followed by games including monopoly and cards Guests included Hale Pickett manager and Pete McKinley coach.
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Oliver L. Wood
Athens
Morris Ave
Hale Pickett
Pete McKinley
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W. C. Channell
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Condon
Stanley Baker
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A. B. Wells
N. College St
Utah
A. D. Townsend
St.Hauptmann
Hal Osborn
Washington St
Harold J. Rose
Juanita Linscott
President St
E. R. Walker
N. Congress St
John E. Algeo
Paul Antorietto
S&s. High St
R. M. van Dyke
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Race St
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Gruen
the Watch
Curvex
Cornwell
Engina
Mrs. Sprague
By Kay Murphy
the Committee For
Athens Hi
Laury
Atlantic City
New York
VERY
Bares, Consult
Baltimore
O. L. Wood
the Security Bank
Meriber Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Pinan
Athens National Bank
Federal Reserve System
Seagran
Seagram-Casiiliers Corp. — Distilleriess
Lawrenceburg
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Farmer
Messenger
Messenger's Want Ad Department
Fred Stephenson
Sugar Creek Church
Peach Ridge
Pred Stephenson
Roy Noland
Charles McNamee
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