Bird Man receives Easter gift as letters and drawings pour in
In Nelsonville area a Bird Man relay of letters and colorings accompanies an Easter contest. Readers including Alice Keefon send a box with 12 yellow and white chicks, carrots, and a decorative basket. Children from Nelsonville to Jacksonville color birds and share hopes of prizes, with many expressing pride in seeing their names in the paper.
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Bird Man
Alice Keefon
Nelsonvile
Alice
Vaul Spritchard
Nelsomville
Paul
HL Cox
Nelsonville
Miss Reynolds
Mary Jo Keating
Weltsonville
Tam
Mrs. Griffin
Mary Jo
Watt Jane Fisher
Jane Fisher
Jane
Beraid
Whitehall
Jacksonville
Alan
Peinled
Ethel Draper
Ethel
Eleanor Davis
Jacksonwie
Eleanor
Heresa Hees
Jacnumile
Conitesta
Ment
Theresa
Eileen Vancrouren
Buchiel
Pauline Sayren
Eugene Murphy
Laura Kincake
Margaret Fiddler
House Wren
Eileen
Don Eugene Schively
Buchtel
Don
Girl Scouts Rally In Athens At Little House
Girl Scouts of Athens hold an afternoon rally in the Athens High School auditorium with Miss Louise Price attending to award merit badges. The group has taken a three room house at 151 Mill Street called the Little House, serving as meeting space and themed home for scouts learning practical skills through club activities.
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Ludel Bodln
Girl Scouts of
Athens
Athens High School
Louise Price
Mill Street
United States
Thor Olson
Elizabeth J'aubian
Igayisory
Death of Dr L M Higgins in Washington DC
Dr Leight Monroe Higgins 24 died at 6 40 Saturday morning in Washington DC. Funeral party will reach Athens Sunday afternoon for services to be announced. Son of Dr and Mrs J M Higgins he grew up in Athens and graduated from Ohio University 1916 and Johns Hopkins for medicine. He worked in Ballsbury North Carolina then practiced in Washington a private physician. Pneumonia after an ulcerated tooth caused death following weeks of illness. He was a Phi Delta Theta member and known as Buddy Higgins in the community. He leaves parents a sister Mrs Louise Higgins Langenberg of Cambridge Massachusetts and a half brother Fred G Farmer of Watton, Virginia two sisters in Washington.
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Leight Monroe Higgins
Washington, D. C
Athens
Higgins
J. M. Higgins
Hne
Ohio University
Johns Hopkins University
Doters
Ballsbury
N. C
Washington
Wiggins
Buddy” Higgins
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity
Mirs
Louise Higgins Langenberr
Cambrigie
Mass
Helf
Fred G. Farmer
Watton
Peas
Rurite
Imarried
Buchtel Woman Receives 20 Day Jail Term
A 20 day jail sentence was given Mrs Fannia Jeckton of Buchtel for contributing to the delinquency of minor children. She appeared before Judge Johnson of the Athens County Private Court. Deputy Sheriff Wayne Wingett made the arrest. Dr Wingett also arrested Cecil Smith of Greens Run on a non support charge. Dean Pierce of Nelsonville was released after completing a 6 day sentence of an insolvency act.
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Fannia Jeckton
Buchtel
MM. Johnson
Athens County
Wayne Wingett
Wingett
Cecil Smith
Greens Run
Dean Pierce
Nelsonville
Hospital Births And Admissions In Ohio Towns
A baby was born April 2 to Mrs. c. H. Chase in Athens and both are doing nicely. A baby was born April 3 to Mrs. Farry Hulbert in New Marshfield and both are doing nicely. Miss Freda Saxtio of Middleport was admitted April a major operation. Miss Ellen Burgess of Athens was treated April 6 and Miss Mable Coverette of Bucyrus also treated April 6. Discharged during the week were Miss Coverette and Miss Lucille Radford of Pomeroy. Convalescents include Orland ONeil of Albany Mrs. C. H. Chase of Athens Mrs. Harry Hulbert of New Marshfield Miss Lucille Crippen of Frost Miss Ellen Burgess of Athens Miss Freda Saxtin of Middleport and Mrs. Closter of Athens.
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C. H. Chase
Athens
Chase
Farry Hulbert
New Marshfield
Mias Freda Saxtio
Middleport
Misa Ellen Burgess
Mable Coverette
Bucyrus
Miss Coverette
Lucille Radford
Pomeroy
Orland O'Neil
Albany
Harry Hulbert
Luettle Crippen
Frost
Mia Ellen Burgess
Bias Freda Saxtin
Dirs
C. &. Closter
Holy Council Excommunicates Journal Editor and Paper
April 7 report says the Holy Council excommunicated both the Waankock ft, Te GL, Sentinel and its editor Viege 4, Laygoaule a few lines indicate the action was formal and aimed at the publication.
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Tome
The
Holy Council Today
Waankock Ft
Te GL
Sentinel
Viege 4
Laygoaule
Ohio 1928 Listing of Personal Property Rules and Deputies
Listing rules for 1928 personal property tax include true value, depreciation for autos, and minimum $20 for junk cars. Deputy Assessors assigned to townships assist the County Auditor with oaths and returns, with offices open 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM and deadlines by May 1.
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Ohio
Detectives fail to find kidnapped automobile man
Chicago April 7 detectives who left the city last night to seek Thomas Gaynor wealthy kidnapped automobile and hotel man returned at noon with four prisoners but Gaynor remains missing. The raid near Palatine and Antioch resulted in three whites and one Negro in custody and the seizure of an automobile believed used by the kidnapers.
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Chicago
Thomas Gaynor
Gaynor
Palatine
Antioch
Wisconsin
Subterfuge Targeted to Get Tents for Needy Miners
In Columbus on April 7 1939 Captain General Henderson reports a plan to secretly obtain tents by routing them to National Guard troops and then to evicted miners and their families in western Ohio coal regions. The tactic aims to bypass federal restrictions on distributing government property.
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Columbus
Vsallael
Ohio
Ast
iGen
Frank D. Henderson
Buam Ylfiriain
Washington
Henderson
National Guard
Pamphlet Attacks D A R Officers Arouses Protest
A pamphlet circulated in New Fork attacks Daughters of the American Revolution officers amid reports of graveside protests. The document accuses leaders of mismanagement and calls for action as firemen from Cambridge and Brookside who died in a recent blaze are noted in a related memorial context.
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New Fork
Daughters of the
Veal Lille
Paul Trouten
Revolution
Belen Tufts Bellie
Lewis Ordered to State Hospital for the Criminal Insane
Charles H L Lewis, recently acquitted of first degree murder in the Tar Tar shooting of Policeman Lea Wade, was judged insane and ordered sent to the State Hospital for the Criminal Insane at Lima by Probate Judge Homer Z Bostwick. Alienists called him a psychopath. Appeal and habeas corpus possible.
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Columbus
Charles HL. Lewis
Lea W Wade
State Hospital
Lima
Homer Z. Bostwick
Bostwick
Ph Lewis
Lewis
Common
Apple spray warnings and oil leases under report
Weather outlook remains cool with conditions steady for days. Prof Be Wallace cautions against apple spraying to prevent scab until advised. surveys led by Hocking County and Washington Meigs counties extend from Ohio State extension department. Justice Dept to report on Salt Creek oil leases tied to Standard Oil Indiana and Sinclair Oil. Ford plans output rise to 50000 daily by July 1. Civil War veterans invited to Appomattox day event at Mrs. Fryburger’s home in Columbus.
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BE. Be Wallace
Mr. Wallace
Hocking County
H. A. Runnells
Ohile State Experiment Station
Coolville
Washington
Meirs County
Ohio State Extension Department
Wallace
T. H. Johnson
QRK
Justice Department
Salt Creek
Wyo
Teapot Dome Naval Out Reserve
United Press
Interior Department
Midwest
Standard Oil of
Indiana
Secretary of Interior
Sinclair Crude OW
Daughters of Union Veterans
Appomattox
Mary A. Fryburger
West Union Street
Remus briefs filed as Supreme Court weighs release
Counsel for George Remus filed briefs arguing for release on bill pending the state's appeal. The high court had stayed the appeals court's release order and barred bail until argument and decision. Remus remains confined at Lima State Hospital.
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Columbus
George Remus
Cinccinnati
Supreme Court
Remus
Radio Knife Arrives by Plane for Toledo Transfer
A confused April report notes a plane from Toledo to Chicago carrying a radio knife for luge cancer operations. Chicago surgeons found they would need the knife for an operation and ordered the instrument by air. The piece claims the instrument prevents blood loss and infection spread, though the text includes garbled filler about cosmetic preparation and sleep.
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Toledo
Airo
Chicago
Thera Q
Vito Pall
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