Plans for WPA Class Talks in Athens City Hall
Marion Parker announces a four week series of WPA talks linked to night classes in English and Arithmetic at Athens City Hall from April 21 to May 12. Lectures cover Mexico politics social trends Religions and Life of Thomas Jefferson with speakers Dr E B Smith Charles Miller Yeazell and Jpson. Public invited. classes are free to adults not in school.
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WPA
Athens
Marion Parker
E. B. Smith
Ohio University
Mexico
Charles Miller
Parker
Pike Purchase for Izaak Walton League Fish Fry
Three hundred fifty pounds of Lake Erie pike have been ordered for the fish fry at the Izaak Walton League cabin Sunday evening from 5:30 to 7:30. The event is for members their wives and guests. The lake dam is completed and Sunday leases will be granted to signed members with a notary present to finalize the transactions.
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Lake Erie
Izaak Walton
Coal Downturn Prompts Hocking Valley Economic Revamp
Ohio University officials urge shifting from coal dependence to a plastics and paper based economy in the Hocking Valley. Dean William M. Young and Thomas M. Wolfe preview a plan using trees and mulberry crops to feed livestock and fuel new industries, while noting 24 percent 1938 coal decline and 2 400 displaced miners in Athens County.
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Hocking Valley
William M. Young
College of Applied Science
Ohio University
Thomas M. Wolfe
Athens County Land Use Committee
Dean Young
Young
Dean
Ross Wright
Wolfe
Chauncey
Millfield
Canaanville
Sugar Creek
Athens County
Trimble
Dover
York
Waterloo
Athens
Itinerant Is Fined for Unlawful Train Riding
The defendant Leander Finch pleaded guilty before Magistrate T. R. Bennett on a charge of unlawful train riding filed by Police Sergeant R. H. Rannell of the New York Central Railroad in Corning. He was fined five dollars plus costs and committed to county jail for nonpayment. Nudists face ouster as Ohio nudist camp bill moves toward enactment with Senate Education Committee support.
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Leander Finch
R. H. Rannell
New York Central Railroad
Corning
T. R. Bennett
Columbus
U.P
Ohio
Senate Educationl Committee
Australia tops world malnutrition survey in kids
Sydney reports a League of Nations survey finds only 17.2 percent of 3,300 Australian children show signs of unsatisfactory nutrition, the lowest rate among the studied countries.
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Sydney
Australia
League of Nations
Yes My Darling Daughter at Athena Theater
Warners adapts the stage hit Yes My Darling Daughter for the Athena Theater opening Thursday. Pris cilla Lane and Jeffrey Lynn lead a strong comic cast including Roland Young May Robson Fay Bainter Genevieve Tobin and Ian Hunter in a satire on marriage as seen through romance and humor.
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Warner Bros
Athena Theater
Priscilla Lane
Jeffrey Lynn
Roland Young
May Robson
Fay Bainter
Genevieve Tobin
Ian Hunter
Casey Robinson
William Keighley
Mark Reed
Trade Increase in Four Ohio Counties Reflected in Taxes
First quarter 1939 sales tax receipts show overall rise in retail activity in Ohio. Athens Meigs Hocking Gallia counties post 1 percent gain from 1938 with Athens leading at 3 percent and $34,463.71 in tax receipts. Statewide three month tax total reaches $9,786,839.78, up $622,000 from 1938.
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Athens-Meigs- Hocking-Gallia
Athens County
Meigs
Hocking County
Gallia County
Ohio
Flood recedes as Hocking River falls after two crests
Athens County reports its worst flood in two years easing today as the Hocking River drops below 17 feet after cresting at 18.82 feet. Traffic resumes on many roads though several routes remain blocked including US 50 near Coolville and routes near Stewart and Coolville.
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Athens County
Hocking
State Highway Patrol
Coolville
Guysville
Stewart
Amesville
Trimble
Chauncey
Ohio River
Gallipolis
Gallia
Mrs. McLean Funeral To Be Held in Athens
News reached Athens of the death of Anna McLean 83 a former local resident who died in Lone Pine California while visiting her son. She lived with her daughter in Nashville and had visited Athens last summer. Funeral mass will be at St Pauls Church Saturday at nine with burial in Mt Calvary Cemetery. Mrs Steffen will arrive Friday morning.
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Athens
Francis Lavelle
Anna McLean
Lone Pine
Calif
McLean
Nell Steffen
Nashville
Mt. Calvary Cemetery
Steffen
All Campus Harem Dance Set at Ohio University
The Ohio University Independent Men's Association sponsors a charity dance on May 5 titled Women or Food To Be Price of Harem Ball. Admission is in food or women terms with three cans for entry, two cans for a man with a partner, and three girls grant free admission. Food collected goes to Athens charities.
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Ohio University Independent Men's Association
Athens
Two Athens Children Struck by Scarlet Fever Case
The county health office reports two new scarlet fever cases in Athens. Margaret Ann Sprague, 10, of 66 Grosvenor, and Donna Marie Theisen, 4, of Highland Ave., are hospitalized or under care as the disease spreads outside the city.
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Athens
County Health Office
Margaret Ann Sprague
Grosvenor
Donna Marie Theisen
Highland Ave
Divorce Granted to Mrs Lillian Lee in Nelsonville Case
Mrs Lillian Lee of Nelsonville was granted a divorce from Peter Lee of Wisconsin in Common Pleas Court by Judge Carlos M. Riecker on gross neglect. The couple, married in 1935, separated before the birth of their two year old son Terry James Lee, who was awarded custody to Mrs Lee.
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Lillian Lee
Nelsonville
Peter Lee
Wisconsin
Common Pleas Court
Carlos M. Riecker
Terry James Lee
Program Postponed by Athens Grange Meeting
The Athens Grange will hold its regular meeting at the Athens Grange Hall Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. Due to high water the program planned for the meeting will be held at a later date.
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Athens Grange
Athens
Schaar Speaker at Show for Sportsmen
R. J. Schaar, national forest ranger for the Hocking Valley and McArthur Purchase Units of Wayne National Forest, attends the American and Canadian Sportsmen's Show at Cleveland Public Hall this week. He will speak on the value of national forests in Ohio's recreational life, following last year’s 106000 attendance and summer plans in the Great Lakes region.
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R. J. Schaar
National Forest
Hocking Valley
McArthur
Wayne National Forest
Cleveland Public Hall
Great Lakes
Canada
Schaar
Ohio
Program for Peace At OU on Thursday
A peace program for Athens residents and Ohio University students will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in Memorial Auditorium to plead for world peace. Sponsored by the YWCA Athens Peace Committee and several churches, the program departs from usual formats with scenes from war plays acted by students using a radio style continuity.
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Athens
Ohio University
Memorial Auditorium
YWCA
The
Athens Peace Committee
Christian Church
Methodist Church
Presbyterian Church
American Parts
Union
Athens High School Orchestra to Present Annual Concert
The Athens High School orchestra and girls glee club will perform Friday evening in the high school auditorium. Sixty one voices from the girls chorus join the orchestra for a varied program featuring numerous named musicians and performers from the school. Both ensembles include a wide roster of students under the conductor’s direction.
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Athens High School
Girls’ Glee Club
Virginia Segale
John Farley
Jean Herron
Frances Malone
Homer Johnson
Elsie Rowles
Betty Henderson
Kathryn Finsterwald
Jennie Pratt
Dorothy James
Thelma Coffey
Helen Bailey
Reba Dawson
Mary Trout
Marie Tucker
Elizabeth
62 New Coats For Members Of Battery C
Battery C 134th Field Artillery Ohio National Guard receives 62 overcoats and 62 oil skin raincoats plus 35 leather holsters 12 loggins and Pershing caps. New 75 mm gun covers with leather collar traveler axel canvas breech and bore cover arrived. Guards trucks motors tools and tires cleaned and painted and a latest type battery charger added to equipment shipment.
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134Th Field Artillery
Ohio National Guard
FBI speakers at Ashland College Law Enforcement Institute
Acting Corporal H. D. Henery of the Athens State Highway Patrol attended the Ashland College Law Enforcement Institute meeting on Wednesday. Special agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation spoke before the institute.
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H. D. Henery
Athens
State Highway Patrol
Ashland College
Law Enforcement Institute
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Clements’ Tonic Promises New Life For Men Over 40
Advertisement touts Clements’ Tonic as a powerful iron remedy for men over 40 experiencing strain and fatigue. It recommends two tablets with water before meals, claiming energy returns in ten days, with improved sleep and reduced nervousness. Produced for local druggists to sell directly to consumers.
John W Mourn Dies at Chauncey
John W Mourn 71 died Wednesday morning at his Chauncey home from a paralytic stroke. A lifelong Chauncey resident and carpenter, he was cared for by James Spielman and his wife. Cousins Thomas Schoonover and Edith Coulson, both of Chauncey, are his only relatives. Funeral services set for Friday at 2 pm at his residence. calling hours Thursday afternoon until the service.
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John W. Mourn
High St
Chauncey
Mourn
James Spielman
Thomas Schoonover
Edith Coulson
Patrolmen Greider Speaks on Safety Before PTA
R L Greider of the State Highway Patrol spoke on Safety before the East Side Parent Teacher Association this afternoon.
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PTA
R. L. Greider
State Highway Patrol
East Side
Parent-Teacher Association
Dens Organized At Cub Pack Meeting In Athens
Enthusiastic parents attended the cub pack organization meeting at Athens High School. Athens County scout executive G. E. Ashwill explained laws and rules as dens in different districts were formed and officials nominated. Attendees included Bert Russell Virgil Davis EF N Corwin Kenneth Wilcox W A Edleman Opal Duncan William J Driscoll Guy Glover Jack R Quest Eddie Brown Hans Dernberg and K H Shirley. The next meeting will be held Tuesday April 25.
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Athens High School
G. E. Ashwill
Athens County
Bert Russell
Virgil Davis
EF. N. Corwin
Kenneth R. Wilcox
W. A. Edleman
Opal Duncan
William J. Driscoll
Guy Glover
Jack R. Quest
Eddie Brown
Hans J. Dernberg
K. H. Shirley
Ath ens Eagles Meet Discusses Building Improvements
At the weekly Ath ens Eagles meeting tonight at 7 30 pm members will hear a discussion and reports on proposed building improvements and all members are urged to attend.
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Athens Eagles
Parked near hydrant fined in Columbus incident
R L Merchant of Columbus was fined $2 by Mayor Cliff Cornell for parking near a fire hydrant. He was arrested on South Court Street yesterday by Officer Carman Church.
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Plug R. L. Merchant
Columbus
Cliff Cornell
S. Court St
Carman Church
Mrs Ervin Dies at Fisher Station Farm Home
Mrs Lillie Ervin age 72 died at her farm home near Fisher Station after a year of illness. She lived on the same farm 19 years and leaves 11 children and 38 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 PM at the Alexander Presbyterian Church Hebbardsville with Rev Strickland officiating. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.
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Lillie Ervin
Fisher Station
Ervin
Charles
Harold
Glen
French Ervin
Florence Hanning
Athens
James
Arthur Ervin
Earl Ervin
Palmer St
Grace Yates
John Ervin
Lewisburg
W. Va
P. J. Winston
Kingston
Morgan Alfred
Baptist Church
Albany
Strickland
Alexander Presbyterian Church
Hebbardsville
Old Offender Jailed for Intoxication in City Case
Orris Stevens of Woodland Ave was fined $25 and costs by Mayor C. C. Corneil for intoxication but could not pay and was committed to the county jail. Police Capt. Charles Maple and Officer Leslie Bradfield arrested him on West Union Street last night.
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Orris Stevens
Woodland Ave
C. C. Corneil
Stevens
W. Union St
Charles Maple
Leslie Bradfield
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Helen Stratton
Ruth Sutton
Sara Baird
Virginia Bingman
Florence Boggs
Marjorie Bolinger
Mary Ellen Burson
Freda Doty
Vera Douglas
Pauline Dyar
Evelyn Edmundson
Mary Figgins
Norma Gibson
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