Belpre Gas Blast Kills 19 Year Old Oren Currey
Oren Currey, 19, died at 3 AM after a gas explosion at his Belpre home when he lit a match in an upstairs room. His clothing caught fire as he ran downstairs. His mother and brother suffered minor burns, and windows were blown out. The cause of the gas remains undetermined. He leaves parents, three sisters, and three brothers. Calvin Currey of Athens is among the relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belpre
Oren Currey
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Parkersburg
Calvin Currey
Athens
A. A. Currey
Lyle
Curreys
Lela Lockhart
Thelma
Elizabeth
Calvin
Laurel
Phoenix
Ariz
Doris Herron
Kenner Bush
Strathmore Boulevard
F. J.” Beasley
John Good
Billy Rowland
Jack Beasley
Gregory
Phillip Zenner
Eliza Wyatt
Stimson Ave
Herbert Evans
Morris Ave
Bob Hess
Morris and Maplewood Air
Bob
Alfred Nichols Dies Thursday at 70 in Athens Area
Alfred Nichols age 70 son of the late Mr and Mrs Ross Nichols of Athens died Thursday evening. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 AM in the Methodist Protestant Church New Marshfield conducted by Rev Howard Warner. Burial in New Marshfield Cemetery. Survived by his second wife Alice McLeod, daughter Mrs Frank Huseman of Salem on Athens Route 6, four sons Harry Ira Clarence of Athens and Elza of Dexter, adopted son Harry Tedrow of Athens Route 6. Burial home notices and calling hours listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Nichols
Ross Nichols
Athens
New Marshfield
Howard Warner
Nichols
Rosella Tedrow Nichols
Alice McLeod
Daugher
Frank Huseman
Salem
Harry
Ira
Clarence
Elza
Dexter
Harry Tedrow
Jagers
Huseman
Johnson Aids Tax Returns at Ohio Venues This Spring
Examiner R. R. Johnson will help vendors prepare quarterly sales tax returns at the American Legion Home Nelsonville April 6 13 and Glouster April 7 14. Reports cover Jan 1 March 31 1937 and must be filed with the Tax Commission by April 15. Use tax returns by out of state purchasers are due then and may be returned to Examiner Johnson or the Athens district office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Johnson
American Legion Home
Nelsonville
Glouster
Tax Commission
Ohio
Examiner Johnson
Athens
Texaco Dealers and Consumers Gather for Mayfair Event
About 200 Texaco dealers and customers attended an educational meeting at the Mayfair hosted by Charles H. Russell. Speakers included C. H. Coe H. A. Bridge W. W. Marsh and Ben Oberlin on sales promotion lubrication and car servicing. Guests came from Athens Perry Morgan Meigs and Gallia counties. buffet lunch followed with Jimmy Littler's Orchestra entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texaco
Mayfair
Charles H. Russell
C. H. Coe
Ohio
H. A. Bridge
W. W. Marsh
Indianapolis
Ben Oberlin
Athens
Perry
Morgan
Russell
Meigs
Gallia
Craig
Middleport
Jimmy Littler
Local Hospital Briefs Include Admissions And Birth
At Sheltering Arms Mrs Anne Graham Carpenter was admitted Sunday with a fractured hip. Mrs Everett White Albany who had a minor operation last week was discharged yesterday. Rachel Collins Athens Route 7 admitted for burns March 29. Mr Frank Kenney Albany Route 2 admitted for observation March 31. Mrs W S Gibson Albany admitted yesterday underwent a major operation this morning. Mr Mervin Stauffer The Plains admitted yesterday for medical treatment. Shirley Ann Minard Albany Route 3 admitted for medical treatment yesterday. Mr Samuel Jellison The Plains discharged yesterday. A daughter was born this morning to Mr and Mrs Harold Ogg 75 E State St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Graham
Carpenter
Everett White
Albany
Rachel Collins
Athens
Frank Kenney
W. S. Gibson
Mervin Stauffer
the Plains
Vendel root and herb remedy praised by Athens residents
Local residents report relief from stomach trouble and indigestion after using Vendel and Vendel Laxative Tablets. Athens contractor Leo M. Sanborn of Route 7 says the remedy cured his gas belching headaches and foul morning taste, urging others to visit Athens Pharmacy for details and purchase.
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Leo M. Sanborn
Route 7
Athens
Vendel
Adv
Ohio State To Hold Memorial For Dr. Scott
Ohio State University to hold memorial services on Sunday April 18 for Dr. William Henry Scott former president of Ohio University 1872 1883 and Ohio State 1883 1895 who died in Columbus January 11 at age 96. Services at 430 pm Faculty Club presided by President George W Rightmire with speakers Rev Gaius Glenn Atkins and Prof William L Graves alumni. Invited are family faculty and friends. Music by university string octet. Dr Scott retired from service in 1910 after emeritus rank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio State University
William Henry Scott
Ohio State
Ohio Universities
Columbus
George W. Rightmire
Gaius Glenn Atkins
Auburn
N. Y
William L. Graves
Department of English
Scott
Joseph A. Leighton
Department of Philosophy
J. G. Collicott
Columbus Public Schools
Ohio University
Automotive Banquet Highlights Aviation History Film Event
The Athens Automotive Service banquet at Hotel Berry drew 75 attendees led by manager Glen O. Staneart. A talking picture on aviation history featured Curtis Brothers, with talks by H. V. Bodine and H. A. Scott. Out of town guests from Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Flint and Muskingum attended. a mobile exhibit showcased automotive parts and equipment including clutches carburetors radios and shock absorbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Brothers
Athens Automotive Service
Hotel
Berry
Glen O. Staneart
Automotive Company
H. V. Bodine
Cincinnati
United Motors Service
H. A. Scott
Columbus
Hughes-Scott-Sillinger Co
Hey Fellas Kite Flying Runs Wild Across Athens
Wind powers a lively Athens kite scene with 250 big sky riders sold since March. Residents like John Males and Orland Ely showcase bold flights from North Hill to Central Grade School and Rufus Putnam, while Delores Baughman and Delores Earhart-like mishaps end with lessons on string length and tree landings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
North Hill
Rufus Putnam
Morris Avenue
Maplewood Drive
Plains
John Males
Plainsville
Orland Ely
Mineral
Spirit
Dwight Shingler
Herman McKinley
Carbondale
Delores Baughman
North
Congress St
Amelia Earhart
Delores
Fred Rosser
Washington St
Central Grade
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Meet Tonight At Athens Armory
A Veterans of Foreign Wars meeting is set for 8 o clock tonight at the Athens Armory. Adjt. Carl Wharton urged all members to attend for important business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Armory
Athens
Adjt
Carl Wharton
Leo Boden Dies At Home In Marshfield
Leo Clark Boden age 49 unmarried died at his Marshfield home Thursday after a brief illness of influenza and pneumonia. Friends may call at Hoodlet Funeral Home until 2 oclock Saturday for the Christian Church service under Rev Miles E Hoon with interment in the local cemetery. He leaves a father William J Boden deceased three years, a step mother Minnie Boden and brothers James and Lafe of Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Marshfield
Leo Clark Boden
Hoodlet
Miles E. Hoon
Christian Church
Boden
William J. Boden
Minnie Boden
James and
Lafe
Athens
Marshfield Summit Grange Meeting April 3
The Marshfield Summit Grange at New Marsh field will meet Saturday night April 3. Work planned in the Third and Fourth Degrees and members are requested to bring pie and sandwiches for lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summit Grange
New Marshfield
Conservation Lecture At Athens High School
An illustrated lecture on Conservation by Mr. Roy Olson associate director of the Wayne National Forest Division Southeastern Ohio will be given at 2 p m Monday in the Athens High School Auditorium. The talk is open to men and women from garden and hunting clubs under the Woman's City Federation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Olson
Wayne National Forest Division
Ohio
Athens High School
Woman's City Federation
Also Mentioned on This Page
Parkersburg Hospital
M. P. Church
Marshfield
Johnson
C. H. Russell
Rightmare
Automotive
Talking Picture Features Entertainment of Athens Company
Fellas
Ruth Taylor
Wayne
Roy Bosworth
S. High
Paul
Russell Higgins
Pratt Sr
Joe Walburn
W. Umes
William Knox
Old
Union St
Charles Stack
S. Congress St
Billy Clapp
Sarah
Harold Hoodlet
S. Court St
Donna Jean Herbert
Ace
Tommy Barstow
Lynn Samford
Poplar Ave
Billy Johnson
Billy Worley
W. Union St
iEtia
Mutual
the Mutual Home and Savings Association
Athena Bldg
Athens, O
United Dep’t
Coolville
Pomeroy
Parkersburg Road
Famous Shoes
Smart” Factory
Woly
Ken
Thor
Speed Queen
New York
Percy
Lowery
His
Colored
Logan
Quick's Spring Tonic
Wampole's
Horlick
Coty
Kolynos
Ste Jergen
Jolandd Taloum
Xibury
Sie
Colgate
Quick's
Ann Page
Iona Brand
Rajah Sandwich
Ilan
Victoria Mustard
Sultana Peanut Butter
White House
Armour's
Ffork
Calas
Cap'n
John Fillets
Haddock
Ibe
A&p
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