Dean Russell Praises Democracy in Ohio U. Convocation
Ohio University honors program featured Dean William F. Russell of Columbia University warning that France’s 1930s turmoil foreshadowed dangers in Europe while praising American democratic ideals. The second half honored outstanding scholars from Athens and Wellston, including several seniors and graduates receiving Sigma Delta Chi and other prizes.
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France
Ohio University
William F. Russell
Teachers’ College of
Columbia University
America
Dean Russell
Hitler
Jean Carolyn Crawford
Ath
Roger Quisenberry
Syracuse
A. A. Atkinson
Sara Dell Parks
Athens
Frederick Kittle
John Bayard Thomas
Ritter Collett
Ironton
Sigma Delta Chi
Mary E. Lasher
Glendon Herbert McArthur
Tau Kappa Alpha
Mortar Board
Merle Abele
Mansfield
Jane High
New Washington
Mary Stanhagen
Amanda
Lois Jane Hainley
Cleveland
Jane Belden
Xenia
Constance Vollman
Jean Zink
Mentor
Norma Gibbs
Fremont
OU Students Reach Finals in Interstate Oratorical
Anita Gottles and Glendon Herbert of Ohio University Athens join six women and six men from midwestern colleges in qualifying for the finals at Northwestern University. Athens sees warm weather with noon temperature at 74 after a high of 79 yesterday and a low of 39 last night.
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Chicago
Anita Gottles
Glendon Herbert
Ohio University of Athens
Northwestern University
Athens
Smoke Alarm Called to Home on Ohio Avenue
Firefighters responded to a furnace smoke condition at 11:45 AM at 18 Ohio Ave Athens. The Athens Fire Department reported smoke escaping from the furnace in the residence with two trucks on scene.arraidh
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Earl Victorson
Ohio Ave
Athens
John Pratt Funeral Held in New Marshfield
Funeral services for 53 year old John Pratt who died Tuesday night in Fairmont West Virginia were held Thursday at the Hoodlet Funeral Home New Marshfield with Rev W E Music officiating. Burial followed in New Marshfield Cemetery. The Pratt family longtime residents of New Marshfield had moved to Fairmont six months ago. He was ill for several months and survived by his wife six children two brothers Samuel of New Marshfield and McKinley of Jeff rey West Virginia and two sisters Mrs George Hartley of New Marshfield and Mrs Rhoda Schmite of Bellaire.
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John Pratt
Fairmont
W. Va
Hoodlet
New Marshfield
W. E. Music
Pratt
Samuel
McKinley
Jeffrey
George Hartley
Rhoda Schmite
Bellaire
Young People Of Five Cities To Meet Here
Athens hosts a district rally of Girl Guards and Sunbeam Girls from Chillicothe Portsmouth Lancaster and Marietta Salvation Army corps tonight at 7 30 at East Side School auditorium. Main speaker will be Adjutant Emily Eastwood New York City with Major and Mrs Edward Gibson Cincinnati assisting.
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Sunbeam Girls
Chillicothe
Portsmouth
Lancaster
Marietta
Salvation Army Corps
Athens
East Side
Athens Salvation Army Corps
Adit
Emily Eastwood
New York City
Edward Gibson
Cincinnati
William Prescott
Athens Corps
Arthur B. Hill
Adjt
Franklin Hoffman
David Moulton
Sunbeam
Billy Lou Dailey
Dora Mae White
Maxine Bartlett
Betty Bartlett
Eleanor McGrail
Harriet Wilson
Elma Steinmetz
Geneva Wilson
Captain Prescott
Major Gibson
Betty Tuller
Athens Girl Scout
Portsmouth Sunbeams
Chillicothe Girl Guards
Lancaster Guards
Air Program of OU Honors Service Men
Ohio University will honor students in the country’s armed services with a broadcast by the Ohio University Choir on WOSU Columbus Monday night April 27 at 8. C. N. Mackinnon will greet service members. The program features two student soloists Louise Rose and Newman Powell with Powell performing an original composition Mischief. The choir is directed by C. C. Robinson. A special transcription for the service men section was prepared by the Student Council on Defense.
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Ohio University
WOSU
Columbus
C. N. Mackinnon
Louise Rose
East Liverpool
Newman Powell
Yorkville
Powell
Mischief
Fire damages wooded area near Elm Rock farm
Fire burned through a 3 acre stand of oak and hickory on Elm Rock farm along U S Route 33 between Floodwood and Myers Crossing. Ranger James Seward and eight men fought flames from 7 to 11 30 p m while investigators seek the origin.
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Elm Rock
Floodwood
Myers Crossing
James Seward
U. S. Forest Service
Seward
Salvation Army Athens Weekly Services Schedule
The Athens Salvation Army lists Sunday School at 9 45 a m holiness service at 11 a m and a salvation meeting at 745 p m all on Sunday reflecting the church program for local worshipers.
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Salvation Army
Athens
Navy Flying Opportunity Open to High School Graduates
High school graduates aged 18 to 27 are eligible to enlist for naval aviation. Enlistments begin April 27 with mental and physical exams, then training at an American university, preliminary flight instruction, and advanced schools. Pay starts at 75 dollars monthly during training, rising to 245 dollars with flight pay plus bonuses. Further information available next week from the Navy recruiting sub station in the Athens Post Office.
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C. L. Edwards
Naval Aviation Cadet Selection Board
Detroit
Thaneanda Assasse Me Ene
servednUs
Middle West
Navy
Athens
Fourth Selective Service registration opens in Athens County
Men aged 45 to 64 must register at three offices in Athens Dover and Trimble Townships beginning Saturday at noon. Registration runs Saturday 12 to 6 pm Sunday 12 to 6 pm and Monday 7 am to 9 pm with Ohio University faculty registering Sunday 1 to 5 pm in Carnegie Hall basement.
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Athens County Board No. 1
Athens
Dover
Trimble
Athens Township
Board No. 1
Athens City
Dover Township
Chauncey
Trimble Township
American Legion
Glouster
Ohio University
Carnegie Hall
Chester Man Fined for Leaving Accident Scene
James D. Taylor a 32 year old from Chester pleaded guilty to failure to stop after an accident. Mayor Franz L Woodworth fined him 25 dollars and costs. Police said his car struck a vehicle at Court and President streets in Athens, and he fled the scene before being caught about two miles south on Route 33.
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James D. Taylor
Chester
Franz L. Woodworth
Taylor
Armor Chester
State St
Court
President Streets
Athens
Court St
President St
4-H Club at The Plains Elects Year's Officers
The Plains Junior Stitchers 4-H Club elected officers at a meeting hosted by Mrs. Ray Thompson. Officers include President Eleanor Novotni, Vice President Betty Deeter, Secretary-Treasurer Beatrice Smith, Recreation Leaders Ruth Thompson and Doloris Novotni, Social Leader Barbara Tinkham. The group will meet every Tuesday at 7 PM.
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the Plains Junior Stitchers
Ray ‘Thompson
Eleanor Novotni
Betty Deeter
Beatrice Smith
Ruth Thompson
Doloris Novotni
Barbara Tinkham
Wakely Transferred to Camp Claiborne Louisiana
Mrs. James Blackford reports word from her brother Pvt. Floyd D. Wakely that he has been transferred to Louisiana. He may be addressed as Pvt. Floyd D. Wakely 82nd Division 325 Infantry Camp Claiborne La.
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James Blackford
Pvt
Floyd D. Wakely
Louisiana
82Nd Division
325 Infantry
Camp Claiborne
Warren Soldiers Get Cookies From Home
In Warren, 4 680 cookies arrive for soldiers as the first Cookie Day, organized by the Warren Federation of Women's Clubs, creates a large batch in church kitchens. The event will be repeated in 10 days. Heidelberg College abandons summer session plans due to insufficient enrollment.
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Warren
Warren Federation of Women's Clubs
Heidelberg College
County Team Winners Named By Athens Superintendent
Winners of shorthand typing and bookkeeping tests to join the county scholarship team for district state tests at Ohio University on May 2 were announced by Supt. F J Taylor. Shorthand first Betty Van Bibber and Katherine Mathews, second. Shorthand 2 Marjorie Reed first Ethel Cornwell, second. Typing 1 Bill Chesser first Mary Smith second. Bookkeeping 1 Joan Marquis first Naomi Kennedy second. They join prior subject winners to compete with Southeastern Ohio teams in four district state tests.
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Athens County
Ohio University
Supt
F. J. Taylor
Betty van Bibber
Buchtel
Katherine Mathews
Ames Bern
Marjorie Reed
Carthage-Troy
Ethel Cornwell
Bill Chesser
Rome
Mary Smith
Ames-Bern
Joan Marquis
Naomi , Kennedy
Ohio
Shoemaker To Speak At Coolville Sunday
Dr. F L Shoemaker associate education professor at Ohio University will speak at Coolville Methodist Church Sunday evening April 26 at 7 30 His topic is Problems for Christians of Today Public invited.
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Shoemaker
Coolville
F. L. Shoemaker
Ohio University
Coolville Methodist Church
West Fourth Graders Entertain at Party
At the April West Side School PTA meeting the fourth grade won the room award of one dollar for most parents present. The fourth grade hosted a party for the third grade with games led by the entertainment committee.
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West Side
PTA
Helen Edgar
Patsy Wolfe
John Adams
Lawrence Brown
Lois Brewer
Elmer Hounestine
Esther Cooper
Rosalie Potts
Virginia Potts
Federick Chandler
Charles Tippie
Olive Robinson
Clean-Up Committee
Athens man fined for intoxication after guilty plea
Dan Law aged 74 of Athens Route 3 was fined $5 and costs by Mayor Franz L. Woodworth after pleading guilty to intoxication.
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Dan Law
Athens
Franz L. Woodworth
Mrs Rosa Byrne Recovering From Illness
Mrs Rosa Byrne of 11 May Avenue is slowly recovering after a critical illness with bronchial pneumonia.
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Rosa Byrne
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