County primary races draw broad local interest
A wide range of voters watches Republican sheriff race with seven candidates while three compete for prosecuting attorney. Democratic contest also attracting attention as campaigns intensify. County leaders note canvassing, party resources, and turnout will shape the final results on primary day.
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United States
W. W. Durbin
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Pears
Athens City Primaries Set With New Precinct Lines
Athens voters face updated precinct boundaries ahead of the August 12 primary. Clerk David Johnson notes boundary changes after ward reductions, with ward by ward voting sites including City Hall, courthouses, and local businesses. The Circle precinct moves to Chauncey Township Hall.
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Belhe
David Johnson
Athena County Board of Elections
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First Streets
Continus
First Street
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Cemetery Treat
Clark Street
Central Avenue
State Stewet
State Street
Cemetery Street
Washington Street
Lancaster Street
Alonzo Pickering
Depot Street
Mocking River
Athena Ice and Storace Company
Factory Street
Salvation Army Urges Clothing Aid for Needy Children
Salvation Army Captain Richard Benton pleads for clothing donations to help Athens County children. Residents face economic hardship and will be served at Battalion Army on August 11 at 16:00. Clothing must be prepared and cannot be distributed warily.
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Athens County
Richard Benton
Salvation Army
Funeral Services Held for Mrs Mary Elizabeth Price
Funeral services were held at the North Street residence at 2 PM Saturday for Mrs Mary Elizabeth Price 83 who died Thursday after a several weeks illness from complications She was mother of Pearl Price Akron Rev Ore Price Jefferson Mrs Asbury Riges Mrs Pearlsmith Charles Price Lewis Price Logan and Mrs V D Thurneds Columbus Rev J G Spears Columbus former United Brethren pastor conducted the service Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.
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Columbus
United Brethren Church
Qak Grove
Burial report lists twelve burials at Oak Grove Cemetery
Logan Aug 2 report by sexton George Engle records twelve burials in July at Oak Grove Cemetery. Names include Edward Sterling in Washington Township, Christine B Fraser in Columbus, Delbert B Howe in Asheville NC, Wilard Stranke in New Straitsville, Clydle E Hill in Logan, Charles Ewart in Logan, Barbara Weiss in Logan, Harvey Hankison in Washington Township, Charles F Lehman in Columbus, William H Dishennett in Logan, Warry Locke Gage in Logan, Martha Marie Condit in Eunbure.
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Charles Ewart
Logan
Barbara Weiss
Harvey L. Hankison
Washington Township
Charles F. Lehman
Columbua
William H. Dishennett
Warry Locke Gage
Martha Marie Condit
Eunbure
Logan Woman Appointed to State Legion Credentials Committee
Mrs Bertha Oberle of this city has been notified of her appointment as a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Credentials Committee for the state convention to be held in Cincinnati August 17 to 19. Mrs Oberle reports in Cincinnati on the Sunday before the opening. She is treasurer of the local auxiliary unit.
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Bertha Loberte
Hniseliy
American Legion Jausiliary Credentials Committee
Cincinnaedl
Jilrs
Marie Moore
Newark
Oberle
Cincinnatii
Department
M. F. Weymueller
Legion
Loter Auxilary
Del Rio to Wed Cedric Gibbons in Hollywood Romance
Dolores Del Rio confirms plans to marry Cedric Gibbons, motion picture director, in Hollywood next Wednesday. The Mexican actress had long faced persistent rumors about the union circulating in the film colony.
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U.fi
County road work advances on multiple projects
Engineer Wolk reports progress on Rockbridge Berna Viste Road surfacing to begin the year’s last phase. Several additional contracts, including Pine Road Swit Creek and Carbon Hill Greendale resurfacing, start next week with gravel deliveries and tar material. A young boy, Robert Max Teal, dies after a short illness.
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Rockbridge-Berna Viste
Orla Wolfe
Hia Wit
Swit Creek
Benton
Laurel Township
Conkle Hollow
Carlon Bil-Suchtel
Carbon Hill
Greendale
Zeigler
Sya
ML Union Road
Perry Township
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Robert Max ,Teal
Mes. Weasey Teal
Pattenville
4-H Clay camp attendance plan signals local family involvement
Logan Aug 2 Approximately twenty signed enrollment blanks signifying intent to attend the 4-H Clay camp to be held jointly with Athens County beginning August 4 and ending August 9. In addition to her son the deceased leaves two daughters. The camp opens with transportation arranged and officers elected in a brief meeting. Marcus D Lohr receives Knights of Pythias endorsement for deputy grand chancellor.
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W. B. Denns
Newtown Denny
New Lex
Ington
Athens Daughlec
Alis J. H. Parbeann
County
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Starreid
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Joe Farbearn
Camp
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Marcus D. Lohr
Logan Lodge of Knights of Pythias
Animals Find Refuge in Logan as Reports Mount
Logan reports indicate wildlife seeking city shelter with two weasels captured within limits one at Worthington Park and another on South Mulberry Street. Quail have been seen in several areas and wild rabbits are common while snakes are occasionally noted in the city.
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Skrike
Wood Street
Worthington Park
South Mulberry Street
Quay
Mother Is Sentenced By Probate Judge Ettinger
Mrs. Margaret M. Walsmith was found guilty of contributing to the delinquency of her four minor children. Judge A M Ettinger sentenced her to pay 19 dollars and costs and to six months in Hocking County Jail, sentence suspended. Children placed with Welfare Department except two year old left with mother. Testimony recorded by court stenographer for possible appeal.
Oregon Beauty Contests Miss Oregon in Lions Pageant
Oregon entrant Lilian Willworth a 20 year old Fortland stenographer known as Miss Oregon in a Lions clubs beauty contest, while Galveston hosts the Mise Universe event where judges may focus on her. Logan Michigan report notes Arthur Kneece of Haynes arrested on non-support abandonment by Michigan officials.
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Oregon
Lions Clubs
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Logan
Arthur Kneece
Haynes
Sheriift
Joe Keann
Wat Hing
Woman Seeks Divorce from Everett Smith in Common Pleas
Lotte Smith petitions for divorce on cruelty neglect and alienation from Everett Smith filed in Common Pleas Court. Married in March 19xx with two children, she says he left home June 11, 1940 and provided only three dollars for support since. She seeks divorce custody of children and alimony.
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Lotte Smith
Everett Smith
Common Pleas Court
Tin Walatiil
Ner
Deeres
First Aid Instructor Course Sees Large Turnout
Logan August 2 A large group completed the instructors course in first aid led by Dr Gras Hartzell of the National Red Cross. Harry L Smith led the line of 18 finishers. many plan to start first aid classes in local organizations to expand training across Hosking County.
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Gras Hartzell
National Red Cross
Hartzell
Irma Powers
Florence Bort
Hugh Virin
Jessie McManigal Toronre Adcock
Walter Barnes
Buth Rheinscheid
Delpht Kring
L. BF. Hammond
Prasch
Paul Ferson
Aubrey |Win
Fred Graham
E.R. Dean
Bennett
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