Tribute to Wild Turkey on Barrows Family Tombstone
A large bas relief wild turkey and ancestral story adorn a Coolville burial plot for the Barrows of Troy Township Athens County. The monument notes Clayton E Barrows fight to rename the national bird, Mayflower ancestry in the Culver line, and Revolutionary War ancestor Benjamin Griffin.
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Barrows
Troy Township
Athens County
Coolville
America
Clayton E. Barrows
Troy
Culver
Barrows of
Benjamin Griffin
Jackson County breeders top Hereford show honors
Jackson County breeders won top honors in four of six classes at the Southeastern Ohio Hereford Association show held at the Athens County fairgrounds. Breeders from six counties competed, with champions led by Robin Hill Farm and Charles McGarry of Oak Hill in bulls, and H E Shaver and Son of Cheshire among the leading cow and heifer winners. The sale following the show moved 41 animals for a total of 12 645 dollars, averaging 315 per animal.
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Jackson County
Southeastern Ohio Hereford Association
Athens County Fairgrounds
Jackson
Meigs
Gallia
Athens
Washington
Morgan Counties
Robin Hill Farm
Charles McGarry
Oak Hill
Levi
Levi Jolley
Wellston
Hiram Slanter
Middleport
Denney
Vinton
H. B. Vickers
Marietta
H. E. Shaver
Adam McWilliams
American Hereford Association
Kansas City
Freddy F. McIntosh, Jr
Spencer
W. Va
Ridge Lad
H. P. Zogg
Stockport
Ohio Pride
RB. 5S
Pride
Belpre
F. H.gifford
Amesville
Southeastern Ohio Hereford Breeders Association
A. N. Bengel
Pomeroy
Cheshire
F. H. Gifford
Ralph Davis
Northup
Vernon Hartley
McArthur
H. BR. Vickers
Bell-Ans Ad Claims Fast Heartburn Relief
An old sale pitch touts Bell-Ans as a godsend for gas and heartburn relief. It promotes fast acting tablets for sour stomach with no laxative, promising quick comfort and a money back guarantee in a terse, advertising voice.
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Bell-Ans
Poppy Day Workers Appointed in Athens
Twenty district captains were named to direct Poppy Day distribution in Athens on May 27 and 28. Mrs Jack R Quest, poppy chairman of the Athens Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary, announced the appointments and said volunteer workers help bring poppies to all. Contributions support child welfare and veteran rehabilitation funds.
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Athens
Jack R. Quest
American Legion Auxiliary
Quest
Sandusky
Athens County Realty Transfers List of Deeds
A sequence of real estate transfers in Athens County including Ollie Ashworth to Milton Ashworth for undivided half in two tracts in Lod Township. Charles R. Kinison to Frank Richey for four tracts in Athens. Clara Bateman to Hart Hilleary for lot 942 in Harper's Addition Nelsonville. Lizzie Bell Barber to Beatrice Barber et al for outlet 25 Nelsonville. Jack Green to Evelyn M. Lax plot in York Township. Charles Wright to Joseph G. Wolfe for inlets 1569 1570 in Martin and Hyde's. Alice B. Carter to Junior Dalton plot in York Township. Goldie B. Clark to J. K. Dalton plot in section 32 township 12 range 15 York Township.
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Ollie Ashworth
Milton Ashworth
Lod
Charles R. Kinison
Frank Richey
Athens
Clara Bateman
Hart Hilleary
Harper's Addition
Nelsonville
Lizzie Bell Barber
Beatrice Barber
Outlet
Jack Green
Evelyn M. Lax
York Township
Charles Wright
Joseph G. Wolfe
Martin and Hyde
Alice B. Carter
Junior Dalton
Goldie B. Clark
J. K. Dalton
Maintenance Job In Civil Service List
The Board of Civil Service Examiners announces an examination for the position of maintenance superintendent quartermaster equipment at Jeffersonville Depot in Jeffersonville Indiana. Salary is 6235 dollars yearly. Local secretary W H Oldfield will provide further information.
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Board of Civil Service Examiners
Department of the Army
Louisville
Jeffersonville
Ind
W. H. Oldfield
Parfitt Files Divorce Petition in Common Pleas Court
John W. Parfitt of 17 Stimpson Ave filed for divorce from Della M. Parfitt of 641 Franklin Ave Columbus. He seeks custody of a minor child and an equitable division of marriage property. The couple wed in May 1937 in Circleville.
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John W. Parfitt
Stimpson Ave
Common Pleas
Della M. Parfitt
Franklin Ave
Columbus
Circleville
Eta Sigma Phi Convention Set at Ohio University
A two day national convention of Eta Sigma Phi opens Friday at Ohio University with Gamma Chapter hosting and initiations from Denison University. The program includes a drama department English translation of Theocritus The Women at the Adonic Festival and a complimentary tea Saturday in Lindlew Hall.
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Eta Sigma Phi
Ohio University
Gamma
Department of Dramatic Art
Theocritus
Denison University
Lindlew Hall
Civil Service Exams Open For Therapy And Immigrant Inspection
Examinations announced by the civil service commission for physical therapy and immigrant inspector positions. Physical therapist role pays 2974 dollars annually with required school and four years experience or equivalent. Immigrant inspector salaries from 3100 to 4328 dollars with four years government or related experience. age 21 to 45 with veterans preference. Further details from W. H. Oldfield Athens secretary.
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Civil Service Commission
W. H. Oldfield
Athens
Diva Service Commission
New Books Arrive at County Library Athens Branch
Books added to the Athens county library include Dinner at Antoines by Keyes Meet Corliss Archer by Herbert Death in the Air by Christie The Young Lions by Shane All Men Are Liars by Strange The Second Burial by Stein No Place to Hide by Bradley Everyman Looks Forward by Whyte and Dynasty of Death by Caldwell.
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Athens
County Library
Blanche Phillips
Lbrarian
Antoines
Keyes
Corliss Archer
Herbert
Christie
Shane
Strange
Stein
Bradley
Whyte
Caldwell
Wesley Players to stage John Doe at Scarritt College
The Wesley Players of First Methodist Church will present B. W. Dryer's John Doe at Scarritt College in Nashville Tennessee from May 6 to May 8. The production is sponsored by the National Society of Wesley Players after their first performance during National Brotherhood Week at Memorial Auditorium and a request to appear at the national conference.
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Wesley Players
The
First Methodist Church
B. W. Dryer
John Doe
Scarritt College
Nashville
Tenn
National Society of Wesley Players
Memorial Auditorium
Players
Funeral services for Flora Townsend set at Temple Methodist
Funeral services for Mrs Flora M Townsend will be held at Temple Methodist Church Thursday at 2pm with the Rev Marshall officiating. Burial follows in Temple Cemetery. Friends may call at the Albany home at any time.
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Alcany
Flora M. Townsend
Temple Methodist Church
Marshall
Temple Cemetery
Albany
Marriage Licenses Listed for Four Couples in Ohio Towns
Charles W Liggett 24 of The Plains and Carol M Gardner 21 of Amesville. Earl F Radcliffe 22 of Albany and Christina M Radford 20 of Athens Route 1. Gerald N Watkins 23 of Columbus and Harriet Jo Wilson 19 of Alex Shust. Shust 34 of Glouster and Dorothy J Shust 26 of Trimble.
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Charles W. Liggett
the Plains
Carol M. Gardner
Amesville
Earl F. Radcliffe
Albany
Christina M. Radford
Athens
Gerald N. Watkins
Columbus
Harriet Jo Wilson
Alex Shust
Glouster
Dorothy J. Shust
Trimble
Scouts Camp Eleven At Lake Hope
Eleven Athens Senior Boy Scout troop members spent their vacation camping at Lake Hope. Names include Phil Nye Joe Steiff Lewis Ondis Dan Merrick Hubert Koker Ted Geary Dan Whitehouse Jim Hoy Brownie Tribe Jack Vickers and John Mitchell.
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Athens
Lake Hope
Phil Nye
Joe Steiff
Lewis Ondis
Dan Merrick
Hubert Koker
Ted Geary
Dan Whitehouse
Jim Hoy
Amesville Man Fined for Intoxication and Resisting Arrest
Earl Dilley aged 28 of Amesville was fined ten dollars and costs in may or's court on two counts intoxication and resisting arrest. He received a 30 day suspended sentence in the workhouse after pleading guilty to both charges.
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Earl Dilley
Amesville
Dilley
Walton League to Meet at Athens Chapter Dinner
The Athens Chapter of the Izaak Walton League opens the summer season with a Thursday dinner and movie at the lake cabin. The meeting starts at RAom.
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Athens
Izaak Walton League
Lake Cabin
Raom
Lions Club Hears Story of Natural Gas
The Ohio Fuel Gas Co. discusses gas history and shortages at the Berry Hotel. Frank Phillips notes underground storage near Benton Township in Hocking County with 13 billion cubic feet held at 800 pounds pressure. A 23 minute color film, The Eternal Flame, traces gas history. Harold Cornwell chairs. Dwight Robimese leads singing.
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Lions Club
Berry Hotel
Ohio Fuel Gas Co
Frank Phillips
Athens
Phillips
Benton Township
Hocking County
Robert Miller
Harold Cornwell
Dwight Robimese
Licas
Shelterin g Arms Hospital Notes
Fragmented notes list several individuals and offices at Shelterin g Arms Hospital. Mentions include Mr and Mrs John Romize with a daughter, Mrs Martha Baker, and Athena residence references. Minor and major surgeries noted for Evelyn Daley and Mary Creesy, with various dismissals and names repeated.
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Martha Baker
Athena
Min- OF Burgery
Ferry Bowen
Athens
Evelyn Daley
Flora
We Mary Creesy
Shade
SB Ball
Embargo on Rail and Air Express Lifts Between New York and Athens
The embargo on all rail and air express shipments between New York City and Athens ended today after a five week strike. Express service returns to normal as congested New York terminals and facilities enable nationwide restart. Miller, Railway Express Agent, notes quicker deliveries aid businessmen with spring shipments.
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New York
New York City
Athens
Railway Express
R. R. Miller
Miller
Oh Ord
Killing Frost Reported in Athens Area
A killing frost swept the Athens area Tuesday night with a low of 20 degrees as farmers awaited early estimates of crop damage. Weather reporter Mrs C N France noted the conditions and said assessments were not yet complete.
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Athens
C. N. France
Betor
Former Athens Woman Dies in Detroit
Mrs. Ray Pifer age 39 of Detroit Michigan died Monday night in a Detroit hospital after a heart attack. She was formerly Bernice Syx and a former resident of Athens. Survived by son Robert Dray of Amesville husband Ray Pifer grandmother Mrs M L Bowers Athens brother Fred Syx Columbus and two grandsons. Funeral services in Detroit.
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Ray Pifer
Detroit
Mich
Doctors Endorse Laxative Habit Break Plan
Five New York doctors report a method to end laxative use. Follow a three week taper with Carter's Pills, drink eight glasses of water daily, and return to regularity naturally. The plan claims 83 percent success in restoring normal bowel habits.
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New York
Carter
Radio Sprays to Aid Fruit Growers Broadcasts Named
County agent Ross Wright says four radio stations will broadcast spray timing guidance for fruit growers in the Athens area each Tuesday and Friday. The stations WLW Cincinnati 7 40 am WEBN Columbus 11 30 am WOSU Columbus 12 noon and WTVN Worthington 6 am will provide definite timing advice for each area Wright stated.
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Athens
Ross Wright
WLW
Cincinnati
WEBNS
Columbus
WOST
WERFD
Worthington
Wright
OU Engineers To Hear Colonel Pockras
Col. Harry Pockras chief engineer assistant Huntington West Virginia will address the Ohio University Engineers Club on Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Chemistry Auditorium He will discuss Bluestone Dam and the Civil Works Functions of the Army Corps of Engineers and present a moving picture to illustrate his lecture.
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Harry Pockras
Huntington
W. Va
Ohio University Engineers Club
Pockras
Army Corps of Engineers
Lavoptik Eye Comfort Ad Claims 3 Years of Success
An advertisement promotes Lavoptik for eye relief with claims of soothing tiredness burning soreness itching and inflammation. It promises money back if not satisfied and notes three years of market success praised by thousands.
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C. H. Harris
AAA
Hereford
Ohio
Keystone
Roy E. Hawk & Co
Cline Bldg
Main Pomeroy
Rutland
Kerr
S. Court St. Athens, O
Athens County Realty
Federal Depo
Court Street
Athens, Ohio
Wesley
Walton League
Sheltering Arms Hospital
John Romize
Athens Roote
Wiliam Ferrall
Eather Durham
Helena Reeder
Harold Bolin
Cours
Oleo
Hamburg
NAVY
S. E. Ohio
East State St
Doeliesou
Williamson Heater Company
D. T. Spence
G. H. Martin & Son
Richland Ave
Baltimore & Ohio System
B&o
B&o Ticket Agent
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Strawn Plumbing Company
Panui Fiske
Pomeroy Cement Block Co
Willis Anthony
Womeldortt & Thomas
Gallipotis
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