Hocking River Floods Athens After Record Rainfall
After 24 hours of heavy rain the Hocking River and tributaries surged to flood stage in Athens District. Water covered lowlands and roads, with some areas several feet deep, while authorities warned of further rises before improving weather. Crops not yet planted face potential damage if waters linger.
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Hocking
Athens
Aleast Aanetantiv
W. H. Alexander
Weather Bureau
Columbus
Chillicothe
Strouds Run
Truetown
Carbondale
Mill St
Richland Ave
Athens State Hospital
WPA Workers Direct Fun Programs Across Athens County
WPA district releases list of county projects including supervise and run community recreational groups outside Athens city. Other works include Beebe Frost Road reconstruction in Rome Township and road improvements along County Road No 40 near the Hocking River in Canaan Township. Transplant trees in Milton Park Wellston and road reconstructions along E W Evans Road Bloomfield Franklin Townships and Woods Mill Road Raccoon Township.
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Athens County
Athens City
WPA
Ray Noble
Beebe-Frost
Rome Township
Hocking River
Canaan Township
Jackson County
Milton Park
Wellston
E. W. Evans
Bloomfield
Franklin Townships
Woods Mill Road
Raccoon Township
Gallia County
Bidwell
Tycoon
Sweezy
Ward Township
Hocking County
McCoppin
Clinton Township
Vinton County
PawPaw Creek Road
Liberty Township
Washington County
4 H Advisers Meet Tonight in Athens County
The Athens County 4 H Club advisers convene tonight at 7 in the Office of Ross Wright, the extension agent. Wright introduces his new assistant Palmer Jones of Oak Hill and outlines the club program and workings for the county. Attending advisers include Mrs Mary Grosvenor Amesville Edward Keirns Amer Ville Agnes Terrell Athens H T Martin Stewart Mrs Ralph Barker Athens Mrs Farr Cowen Shade and Velma Barstow Trimble.
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Athens County
Ross Wright
Wright
Palmer Jones
Oak Hill
Jones
Ohio State
Mre
Mary Grosvenor
Amesville
Edward Keirns
Amer- Ville
Agnes Terrell
Athens
H. T Martin
Stewart
Ralph Barker
Farr Cowen
Shade
Velma Barstow Trimble
Kindergartners to Observe Live Rabbit from Professor Frey
The Rufus But ham Training School will receive a live rabbit from Prof. Carl A. Frey for observation. Students plan visits to the W. W. Wiggin Breenhouse and the Athens Chick Hatchery this week.
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Rufus Butham Training School
Carl A. Frey
W. W. Wiggin
Chubb Speaks At Palm Sunday Exercises Here
Dean Edwin Watts Chubb addressed a Palm Sunday service at Memorial Auditorium Ohio University YWCA. He described Palm Sunday as a prologue to a great dramatic event and noted Jesus’s oneness with God, lack of personal sin, and simplicity of religion. The service included music, children filling a cross, and readings by the Women's Glee Club.
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Edwin Watts Chubb
Ohio University Ywca
Memorial Auditorium
Christ
Dean Chubb
Music Hall
Mariam Walker
Lela Warren
Dean Irma Voigt
Carl Nessley
Nessley
Pufus Putnam Training School
YWCA
Choirc
Women's Glee Club
Margaret Benedict
Esther Cokenougher
Athens
P. L. Peterson
A. R. Kresge
Choiic
Helen Gamertsfelder
Jessie Cooper
Carolyn Clutter
Betty Holdren
Little Hocking
Mary Frances Groves
Nelsonville
English Society Elects Dr Wilson Chairman
Dr Hiram Roy Wilson of Ohio University was chosen chairman of the English section of the Ohio State College Association at a Columbus meeting Friday. Also listed as attendees from the university English department were Dr R A Foster Prof R M Slutz Prof J A Caskey and Prof Mary E Kahler.
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Hiram Roy Wilson
Ohio University
Ohio State College Association
Columbus
R. A. Foster
R. M. Slutz
J. A. Caskey
Mary E. Kahler
Izaak Walton League To Meet on Tuesday
The Athens Chapter of the Izaak Walton League will hold a meeting at City Hall Tuesday night at 7 o clock. A planned fish fry at the Waterloo Township cabin was postponed to a later date.
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Athens
Izaak Walton League
City Hall
Waterloo Township
OSU Professor Visits Rufus Putnam Training School
Dr Laura Zirbers of Ohio State University will bring her elementary felon majors to the Rufus Putnam Training School for a visit on Tuesday.
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Laura Zirbers
Ohio State University
Rufus Putnam
Delano Veteran, 94, Attends 7th Anniversary Party
Daniel H. Delano a Union Army veteran aged 94 drove the family car 10 miles Sunday to a party celebrating his 7th wedding anniversary with his wife described as 88 years old.
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Oating
Wash
Daniel H. Delano
River commerce in Pittsburgh district totals 640045 tons
Col. R. G Powell reports February river commerce in the Pittsburgh district reached 640,045 tons with the Ohio contributing 56,212 tons. The note emphasizes valves require correct clearance timing and proper seating for smooth engine operation.
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Cincinnati
R. G Powell
U. S
Pittsburgh
Ohio
Bonds Involved In Athens County Jury Trial
A securities case valued at 25425 dollars was heard by a jury in Athens County Common Pleas Court in the action of Emma Wilson as administratrix of the estate of John L. Wilson against Citizens Central Bank of Nelsonville. The bank faces negligence claims over allowing Anthony Wilson to remove securities from a safety deposit box. The proceeding includes related judgments and divorce filings, with several notes and mortgage cases pending.
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Athens County
Hocking County
C. F. Rowland
Lawrence G. Worstell
John H. Martin
Leslie Coon
Hattie Coon
Len B. McCune
Charles A. Cornwell
Leslie Bobo
Claud J. Dry
Ruth L. Dry
Edith P. Walburn
Edward R. Walburn
Central Youth Marble Champ Triumphs in City Tourney
Morris Hummel of Central Grade School won the City-Wide Marble Tournament final at Rufus Putnam School from a field of 13 boys and one girl. Runner up was Jack Chappelear, with Betty Lee Henderson, the lone girl entrant, losing to Hummel.
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Morris Hummel
Central
Rufus Putnam
Jack Chappelear
Central School
Betty Lee Henderson
Hummel
David Pierce
Lewis Pierce
Eula Mae Ashton
Mechanicsburg
Dorothy James
Peggy Chism
Rufus Putnam School
Ohio University Department of Education
Audrey Callander
Physical Education Department
Bridgewater Released After Bond For Break In
Esaw Bridgewater of Stroud Run was released from Athens City Jail Saturday night after arranging a $1,000 bond for grand jury binding. Bridgewater pleaded guilty to a breaking and entering charge at H. L. Steenrod’s despline station located at 14 Mill Street.
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Esaw Bridgewater
Stroud Run
Athens City
Bridgewater
H. L
Soil Program Will Be Explained at Amesville
The first Athens County meeting to explain the National Soil Conservation Program will be at Amesville High School on Wednesday at 8 PM. County agent Ross Wright says a countywide schedule of educational meetings is being prepared for approval. Speaker list includes Ross Wright and Fred Vernon of Amesville, a county agricultural adjustment committee member.
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Athens County
Amesville
Ames-Bern High School
Columbus
Ross Wright
Wright
Fred Vernon
County Agricultural Adjustment Committee
Cattle disease tests show low abortion rate in Athens County
A Ross Wright report from Athens County extension notes the Bang’s test used on 370 herds totaling 4 487 cattle. Of 2 516 cows in 274 clean herds, 328 cows in 96 herds were diseased. Slaughter under federal inspection aids eradication with indemnity for net losses. Funds run until June 30.
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Ross Wright
Athens County
Bang
Press Keeping Faith Starzel Tells Clubmen
Francis Starzel of the Associated Press told the Episcopal Men's Club at its dinner in Columbus that the press has upheld its duty amid broad free discussion. He warned some fear over too much freedom but said an informed public is essential for democracy. He urged individuals to demand responsible guidance from experts and noted the press will lead the way toward democracy. At noon he spoke to Ohio University journalism majors at a Colonial luncheon.
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United States
Francis Starzel
Associated Press Bureau
Columbus
Episcopal Men's Club
Starzel
Mr. Starzel
America
Ohio University
The
Colonial
Athens Youths Bound Over to Grand Jury
Two 20 year old youths Oden Rogers and Jimmie Burns were bound over to the Athens County Grand Jury under $100 bond each after pleading not guilty to assault and battery charges. The alleged victims are Wilbur Rogers and his wife, with affidavits accusing Rogers and Burns of the assaults following a hillside plow dispute.
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Oden Rogers
Athens R. D
Jimmie Burns
Burns
Foreign Wars Veterans Elect Officers at Athos Post
Ath Embers Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars elected officers at their second meeting at City Hall. C A Parker is commander Er nest McGraner first vice commander Robert Webster second vice commander L V Maynard quartermaster James Thompson chaplain and J C Johnson adjutant. They will serve one year. Enrollment continues and a charter is expected next meeting on April 8. Membership requires foreign service before charter installation.
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Athens Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
City Hall
C. A. Parker
Ernest McGraner
Robert Webster
L. V. Maynard
James Thompson
J. C. Johnson
Relief program distributes food and textiles to Athens County
The March report by Ralph Shaffer shows 650 Athens County residents on relief received food and textiles. Foods included 5748 cans of beef and 826 pounds of sugar. textiles included 97 comforts and 104 pillow cases. Cards issued earlier remain valid for eligible recipients.
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Athens County
Ralph Shaffer
WPA
Washington County
This
Athena County
Emergncy
Office Closed Wednesday for Lancaster Meeting
The National Re employment Service Office will be closed Wednesday afternoon after 11 30 o clock due to a district meeting of employees at Lancaster. Athens office director Thomas Hixenbaugh announced the closure.
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Lancaster
Thomas Hixenbaugh
Athens
Williams Treatment Uric Acid Reach Ad Listing Blood Health
An old solicitation claims uric acid causes joint and nerve pains and offers a home remedy, The Williams Treatment. It promises a full size bottle for ten cents and a diet booklet, with no obligation and postage paid, dated from a long running ad.
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Dr. Dr. Williams Co
East Hampton
Conn
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