Grand Jury to Hear 44 Cases in Athens County
Athens County grand jurors gather at the courthouse May 2 for a heavy docket. Judge O F Rowland expects a two to three day session as Harold J Rose prosecutor brings 44 certified cases of alleged criminal violations, with additional filings likely. Three assault with intent to kill cases are listed, including Young and Darnell accused of attacking and robbing elderly men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
O. F. Rowland
Rowland
Harold J. Rose
Paul Young
John Darnell
Canaanville
West Virginia
Pt. Pleasant
Athens
C. E. Gaskins
Carbondale
Young
Darnell
Gaskins
Joe Cunningham
Roman Rapp
Glouster
Russell Parson
New Lexington
Betty Teeny
T. R. Bennett
Athens Township
Ohio U Graduate Promoted to Navy Commander
Ohio University alumnus Hobart A Sailor, class of 1914-15, has been promoted to Commander in the United States Navy. Sailor, former Delta Tau Delta member, attended Annapolis and served in the World War era battle fleet. He will command four destroyers on a Manila assignment. He is brother to Mrs. William R. Coburn of Bedford Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Hobart A. Sailor
United States Navy
Sailor
Delta Tau Delta
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
Manila
William R. Coburn
Gwendolyn Sailor
Bedford, O
Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority
Auto Damaged in Rear-End Collision on Richland Ave
Max Carbaugh of Albany reported his car damaged in a rear-end crash with a truck owned by Rardin Bros. Co on Richland Ave at 7 this morning. Police estimate $75 damage to Carbaugh’s vehicle as four cars followed toward Athens. no injuries. Witnesses note the first car stopped suddenly, causing Carbaugh to hit the truck’s rear. The truck sustained no damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Carbaugh
Albany
Richland Ave
Carbaugh
Rardin Bros. Co
Athens
Elza McVay Dies at Potter Home in Hebbardsville
Elza McVay aged 82 native to Alexander Township died Monday afternoon at the home of A. E. Potter near Hebbardsville after old age infirmities. Funeral at Hebbardsville Presbyterian Church Wednesday at two. Awning fire damages Cornwell Jewelry front. city firemen extinguished it at 10 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elza McVay
Alexander Township
Lee Township
A. E. Potter
Hebbardsville
Hebbardsville Presbyterian Church
Potter Home
Mr. McVay
John R. McVay
Cornwell Jewelry
S. Court St
Forty-one take test for Athens waterworks clerk
Forty-one candidates including eight women took an Athens City Civil Service Commission examination for the waterworks clerk position at Athens High School due to crowding. The test, led by Paul Shannon, Seth W. Lewis, and Dewey M. Goddard, will certify the top three to the City Board of Control for appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens City Civil Service Commission
City
Athens High School
Paul Shannon
Seth W. Lewis
Dewey M. Goddard
Pendry
City Hall
H. C. Pendry
City Board of Control
Cliff Cornell
Bart Davidson
Beatrice Martin Wins Lakes Cruise Prize in Quiz Book
Shade High School senior Beatrice Martin topped eight competitors in the Anti-Saloon League quiz among Athens County students with 124 of 129 points. She earns a paid weeklong Great Lakes cruise. runner up Dwight Riley of Athens High School scored 123 and becomes alternate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice Martin
Shade
Anti-Saloon League
Athens County
Great Lakes
Anti-Saloon League of
Ohio
Miss Martin
Dwight Riley
Athens High School
Columbus
Nichols Heads Athens Rotary
Nichols was elected president of the Athens Rotary Club at a Monday luncheon meeting. C. H. Creed was elected vice president C. H. Harris secretary Lawrence Wors tll treasurer and Dean A. H. Armbruster and L. S. Nichols as directors. A debate on the role of women in modern industrial life was presented by four members of Prof. Staats classes including Barbara Nelson Don Zook Robert Walker and Miss Snyder. Guests at lunch were Claude Christman and Chelsea Bailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. O. Nichols
Athens Rotary Club
C. H. Creed
C. H. Harris
Lawrence Worstell
A. H. Armbruster
L. S. Nichols
L. C. Staats
Ohio University
Barbara Nelson
Troy
Ohio
Presbyterians To Honor New Members Tonight
Forty new members welcomed into the Athens Presbyterian Church during Easter will be honored with a 7:30 p m reception. Mrs Anna K Price and the Professional Women's Group supervise the event with Miss Margaret Shannon presiding. Mrs Louis Hammerle directs music and Dr H T Houf will welcome the new members as Mrs F B Dilley speaks for them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens’ Presbyterian Church
Anna K. Price
Margaret Shannon
Louis Hammerle
H. T. Houf
F. B. Dilley
Ten Drivers Arrested In Check on Route 33
Ten drivers were arrested and fined for faulty equipment after a traffic check on Route 33 south of Lancaster by the Athens sub-station of the State Highway Patrol. About 200 vehicles were checked and nine passenger cars plus one truck had faulty brakes. fines were set in Lancaster mayor’s court. Meanwhile New Marshfield Church of Christ revival led by Rev. Damon D. Watkins added 19 new members, 12 of whom were baptized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
State Highway Patrol
Lancaster
New Marshfield Church of Christ
Damon D. Watkins
New Lexington
Winners Of Scholastic Test In Athens County
The Athens County scholastic testing results announced by County Superintendent Kenneth C. Ray name the delegates for the district state test at Ohio University on May 7. The list includes multiple ties in Biology and Algebra I prompting a second test this week. winners span Biology through Typewriting III with entrants from The Plains Albany Rome Troy Hollister and other communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Kenneth C. Ray
Ohio University
Margaret Kail
the Plains
Tie
Sherwood Gillogly
Albany
Warren Vare
Lowell Cole
Hollister
Charles Campbell
Troy
Evelyn Jenkins
Rome
Dick Phillips
Ames Bern
Scott Smith
Neil Welch
Roger van Dyke
James W. Westfall
Marjorie Welch
Dorothy Meek
Ira Jean Nelson
Jacksonville- Trimble
Glen E. Dean
Jean McCune
James E. Rogers
Russell Parsons
Edward White
Elsie Stright
Waterloo
Adah R. Sutton
Charline Bingman
Leslie White
Helen Woodyard
Meriam Bingman
Pauleta McLaughline
Ilah Tucker
Central Ave Revival Continues to Sunday
The revival at Central Ave M E Church continues through Sunday with Rev. J Orr Powell preaching nightly at 7 30 o clock. Tonight’s topic is Conversion and the sermons through Sunday cover Is There a Hell The Unpardonable Sin The Judgment The Second Coming Heaven Life's Greatest Opportunity and more with strong attendance noted by Rev. A H Beckett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Ave. M. E. Church
J. Orr Powell
A. H. Beckett
Powell
Lasher Calls Newspaper of Today a Modern Miracle
Prof. George Starr Lasher of Ohio University told the Athens Kiwanis Club that the newspaper of tomorrow holds great promise and outlined future developments in the field in his address The News paper of Tomorrow. Dale Hart was taken to the Ohio State Penitentiary after forgery conviction and parole violation charges following an Athens arrest. The Rome Grange meeting was moved to Thursday night due to a high school senior play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Starr Lasher
Ohio University School of Journalism
Athens Kiwanis Club
The
Newspaper of Tomorrow
Lasher
Dale Hart
Ohio State Penitentiary
Columbus
F. T. Martin
Hart
Athens
Rome
H. J. Hoskinson
Signal Lights Shot Out at Beaumont Crossing
Two C&O railroad signal lights at the Beaumont crossing were shot out by unknown marksmen. Sheriff Charles Bayless said authorities expect an arrest within 24 hours as county officers and railroad detectives continue the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaumont
Charles Bayless
Inspection Planned for Masons at Guysville
Savannah Lodge No. 466 F and A M Guysville plans annual inspection and work in the master's degree. G E Cook, master, announced today. Dinner at 6 p.m. served by the Ladies Aid of the Guysville M E Church. All members urged to attend and visiting Masons welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah Lodge
Guysville
G. E. Cook
M. E
Dowler Attends Elmira Food Show Opens Regional Tour
F. E. Dowler president of National Brands Stores Inc attends the Elmira New York food show sponsored by C. M. and R. Tompkins Co. He notes the Tompkins Co recently installed 75 National Brands Stores in Elmira and plans a business trip with stops throughout the East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Dowler
National Brands Stores, Inc
Elmira
N. Y
C. M. & R. Tompkins, Co
Tompkins Co
National Brands
Mr. Dowler
East
Bull's Charge Breaks Chauncey Man's Knee
Charles Shafer a Chauncey farmer was gored in a pasture near Chauncey Dover High School when a bull charged him. He was thrown to the ground and couldn't rise, and motorists found him and took him to a local physician's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Shafer
Chauncey
Chauncey-Dover High School
Shafer
Millions Are Fighting That Tired Feeling
An advertisement promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle laxative to relieve early fatigue mental dullness sleeplessness sour stomach bad breath and skin issues. It claims the tablets mildly stimulate bile flow without harsh drugs and notes sales reach millions yearly with prices 15 30 and 60 cents at all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Dr. Edwards
Also Mentioned on This Page
Quesday
Thens Messenger
Grand Jury
Ohio U
Potter
G. W. Pierce
H. J. Vercoe
E. O. Llewelyn
Nina L. Harris
Wilbur F. Householder
Earl L. Shafer
F. C. Betts
Charles W. Chandler
Carl H. Stickney
J. Clyde Edmundson
Harold Peacock
J. C. Basom
T. N. Hoover, Jr
Audrey Meighen
Bernice M. Nickell
Neta Stauffer
Wilbur Peekins
Deane Matthews
Zoe Biddison
Her
Lakes Cruise
Nichols
Presbyterians
Central Ave
Athens News
C&o
Dowler
Bull
Chauncey Man
Foutty
FBI
Chicago
Lot. No
Honey-Gross Co
Allen-A
Moorhead
Fancy Sox
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!