James dedicates Cutler Hall as memorial to higher education
Ohio University president James dedicates Cutler Hall on the campus as a monument to the Northwest Territory's higher education role. The ceremony follows a citywide concert with bands from multiple towns and includes remarks by Ewing III and ROTC parades.
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Ohio
Athens Messenger
Athens
Ewing
James
Cutler Hall
Northwest Territory
Ohio University
Herman G. James
Middleport
Curtis Janssen
Thomas N. Hoover
Athens County
State Commission
E. J. Mildren
Thomas Ewing, III
Pioneer College
Clark E. Williams
Dana Kelly
Edward Anderson
Donald Fraser
Meetings Postponed for Easter Preacher Services
The Class Ninety and Nine meeting and the Men's Class at Albany M. E. Church will be postponed to Tuesday April 19 due to pre Easter services.
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Albany M. E
OU Parade Series Created In Hurry
Ohio University students and staff hurriedly built parade units to ensure representation after a contractor delay. A light float depicted progress with a three hour covered wagon craft, an eight hour airplane on short notice, and salvaged materials. The event featured 461 marchers, band performances, and charity drinks, with an accident injuring Loretta Flynn.
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Ohio University
George Starr Lasher
Vincent Jukes
Edna Way
Clark Williams
Dick Whipple
Rueben Routhermen
Donoven Zook
University
Lasher
Elric Henderson
Frank ®Enzik
Harry Ziroff
Nicholas Temnik
Jim York
Angelo Orsillo
91 Grossman
Tommy Clark
Sid Jacobs
Arvin Knisely
William Jasper
Corrections Highlight New 1938 Ohio Road Map
The Standard Oil Company of Ohio releases a revised 1938 Ohio road map after more than 1000 corrections. R P Erwin notes updates include roads routes numbers and state highway system changes plus new Muskingum dam lakes and historic scenic sites. Maps available at company stations.
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Ohio
Standard Oil Company of Ohio
R. P. Erwin
Zanesville
Muskingum
Accept New Members In Presbyterian Faith
At the Presbyterian Church last Sunday, Edward Woolf through Reba Dawson joined the church. A reception is planned for Wednesday evening April 20 to honor the new members.
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Presbyterian Church
Christian Fellowship
Edward Woolf
E. B. Acomb
Richard Acomb
Margaret Acomb
F. P. Bundy
Esther L. Klock
James Smith
Frederic Stehr
O. D. Morrison
Rabish
Geneva Dilley
Seth W. Lewis
L. C. Mitchell
Carl Frey
P. B. McKinley
H. L. Dunlap
Margaret Dunlap
Carl Mallow
Jennie Pais
Edith Maneggie
Hazel Pursell
Martha Copeland
Thora Cheatham
Grace Monigold
Ann Dilley
Joe Dilley
Ruth Gentry
Elizabeth Krecker
Helen Radford
Elizabeth Riley
Paul Conner
Roger Rowland
Helen Bailey
Dick Hughes
Annabelle White
Scouters Meet Tonight At Nelsonville High Gym
The third meeting of the annual Boy Scout leadership training course is set for 7 30 tonight in the Nelsonville High School gymnasium. D M Sheffield of Nelsonville will speak on the working relationship between the troop committee and the troop, and Foster Cornwell an Athens attorney will discuss the relation of the Scout troop to the parent institution.
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Nelsonville High School
D. M
Sheffield
Nelsonville
Foster Cornwell
Athens
CCC to screen sixty seven applicants at Nelsonville camp
CCC men will report sixty seven more applicants Wednesday to Camp 1548 at Nelsonville for examination. Enough will be selected to fill the second April quota. Of the 50 taken last week, 27 were accepted, 21 rejected for quota, and two rejected for disabilities, said Fred C. Shafer, Athens County selecting agent.
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CCC
Nelsonville
Fred C. Shafer
Athens County
City welcomes pioneer caravan as officers praise parade order
The Athens substation officers led by Sgt Crume oversaw a daylong parade with 15 local officers. William Farrell rode with the pioneers amid cheers. Ohio University fraternities hosted the guests who praised Athens hospitality and learned about the city and university. Mayors from Athens County towns attended the Courthouse reviewing stand.
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William Farrell
Athens
Ohio University
George Banks
Athens County
Cornell
Miners Attack WPA Work Aid Policy
Mining locals denounce the WPA relief program for allegedly favoring small families over large ones. Delegations from Hocking and Millfield No. 6 met relief head Fred Shafer to seek prompt aid for large relief families, while noting reports of pressure and poor cooperation from WPA Director L. C. Gibson.
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WPA
Mine Union
L. C. Gibson
Hocking
Harley Boring
Edward Buffington
Mike Krivesti
Fred Shafer
Shafer
Earl Worden
Dover Township
Millfield No. 6
Gibson
OU Graduate Named To State's Faculty
Charles Gibbons of Chesterhill a psychology fellow at Ohio University has been named to an assistantship in psychology at Ohio State University for the coming year. He was chosen from over 100 applicants after ranking first in a 1937 Minnesota exam and later declined that offer for the Ohio State post. Gibbons earned a Bachelor of Science in Education from Ohio University in 1937 and has since pursued a Master’s degree.
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Charles Gibbons
Chesterhill
Ohio University
Ohio State University
James P. Porter
Gibbons
University of Minnesota
Minnesota
Ohio State
Prowlers Run Down in Chase at Sorority House
Four Ohio University men chased two prowlers after a break in at Alpha Gamma Delta sorority house at 20 University Terrace. The suspects, named Jess Coss and Jess Laider, were captured after a campus-wide chase. Purses stolen weeks ago were found buried behind the house. money missing, other items intact.
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Alpha Gamma Delta
University Terrace
Ohio University
Jess Coss
Jess Laider
Athens
Frank Chute
Fred Hussey
Dayton
Stewart Barnes
Newark
Whiteney Schryver
Cleveland Heights
Cliff Cornell
Hospital Notes: Mary Ruth Music Undergoes Major Surgery
Miss Mary Ruth Music of 85 S Shafer Street underwent a major operation at Sheltering Arms Hospital yesterday afternoon. Miss Lois Hansen of Athens Route 2 was discharged this morning.
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Mary Ruth Music
S. Shafer St
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Lois Hansen
Athens Route 2
Mrs Amos Townsend Dies In Athens County
Mrs Amos Townsend aged 82 longtime Athens County resident died Monday evening at 34 West Carpenter Street home of Mrs E G Campbell where she had lived six months She is survived by two sons Branch O Amesville Lennan A Parkersburg W Va a daughter Mrs James A Reasoner Lancaster two brothers George and Hoy Rodehaver Guysville Funeral services will be held at Jones Funeral Home at 1 p m Wednesday conducted by Rev Bertine Farley Additional services will be held in the M F E Church at Guysville at 2 30 p m Wednesday
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Amos Townsend
Guysville
Athens County
E. G. Campbell
W. Carpenter St
Jones Funeral Home
Bertine Farley
M. FE
Burial plans announced for Bean Cemetery
Burial will be in Bean Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday evening and up to the time of services Wednesday.
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Bean Cemetery
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Promote Gentle Elimination
Constipation drains energy and mood. Dr Edwards Olive Tablets soothe digestion and stimulate bile without harsh drugs. Millions rely on this mild laxative to support wellbeing. Available at druggists for 15 30 and 60 cents.
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Bloom ‘Township
Rome Township
Ward Rural
Hocking County
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Athens Ice and Storage Co
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A. A. Nellis
Floyd K. Prince
Neil Thomas
Walter Porter
The
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Vancouver
British Columbia
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Ironton
Large
Perry Township
Crossley
Mr. Large
Carl Nessley
Loretta Flynn
Parkersburg
W. Va
Court
Washington Sts
Miss Flynn
Coca-Cola Co
Bank of Athens
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Clover Farm
National Brands
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J. B. Grogan
H. D. Henery
W. R. McDade
C. H. Baker
F. J. Crume
Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store
Athens, Ohio
W. Union St
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Wun-Der
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Adolf Hitler
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der Fuehrer
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Berlin
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