Improvement of 91 Miles of Athens County Roads Planned
Wilson Athens Club plans improvements to 91 miles of county roads. Athens Country Club golfers lost to Marietta at Marietta course yesterday. J. B. Roberts was the sole local winner with three points. Mike Heaney, Athens pro, earned half a point in his match against John Beiser of Marietta, who shot 71. Max Devol of Marietta also posted 71 on the par 70 layout. Directors' Personal Prize qualifying rounds began at the Athens Club today.
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Athens
Marietta
J. B. Roberts
Mike Heaney
John Beiser
Max Devol
Christian Science Lesson Subject Announced at Athens Church
The Sunday lesson sermon at the Athens Christian Science Church centers on Spirit as the subject. The golden text from Psalms 143:10 declares God’s Spirit leads to uprightness. Citations include Luke 4 14 15 and a passage from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures.
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Athens
Christian Science Church
Jesus
Galilee
Mary Baker Eddy
Carbondale M E CircuitSunday services canceled
The Carbondale M E Circuit program lists Sunday School at 9 30 a m at Carbondale Salem Mineral Connett and Dowler Ridge with no preaching services. Circuit minister E M Larason will speak at a community grove meeting in the afternoon in Licking County.
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Carbondale
M. E
Salem
Mineral
Connett
Dowler Ridge
E. M. Larason
Licking County
Resisting gold nugget fraud lands salesman in jail
In Yreka California a salesman promising rich gold yields was jailed for six months after being found to have produced false gold nuggets made of iron coated in brass. The case marks a new twist sparked by resumed intensive mining efforts.
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Yreka
Cal
U.P
WPA Project Proposed for 31 Athens County Roads
J W Wilson county engineer and the commissioners submitted a 31 road improvement plan to the district WPA office. The project covers 91.5 miles at a total cost of 249 980 with 195 975 federal funds and 54 005 county share including equipment use. Concrete bridges would be built where needed at 29 000 with 3 302 man months of work and detailed road segments across multiple townships listed.
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Athens County
J. W. Wilson
WPA
Troy
Hockingport
Torch
Rome
Carthage
Stewart
Lodi Township
Alexander Township
Glouster Schools to Open September 7 Labor Day
Glouster Board of Education votes to start school on Labor Day September 7 to meet required days. Opening will focus on organization with a likely short session and a nine month term set. Teacher assignments to follow Sept. Thomas W. Figtey. Services at Grove Jacksonville Elder Carr Nelsonville to conduct Sunday afternoon at 12:30.
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Glouster
Glouster Board of Education
Thomas W. Figtey
Grove Jacksonville
Elder Carr
Nelsonville
Jacksonville Grove
Legion Delegates Named for Portsmouth Conference
Ex Postmaster H. F. Hambel and Harry Richards chosen as delegates for Frank McCann Post at the American Legion Conference in Portsmouth in August 2023. William Hedfelt and W. J. Golding selected as alternates. Glouster mansto clean Beech Grove Cemetery meet Saturday. volunteers with tools asked to help.
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Glouster
Beech Grove
Rev Jenkins To Preach GLOUSTER
The Rev A Jenkins of the Wesley Foundation will preach at the M E Church Sunday evening at 7 30 o clock. Pastor Rev G Boroff is on vacation.
Pastor on Vacation Forces No Church Service in Glouster
The Church of Christ will not hold preaching Sunday as Rev. David C. Morris is away. After the Sunday School hour the Lord's Supper will be observed with the Men's Chorus singing. In the evening at 6 30 Christian Endeavor led by William Pough.
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Glouster
Church of Christ
David C. Morris
Christian Endeavor Meeting
William Pough
Inventor Seeks Market for Collapsible Milk Bottle
W C Mc Gregor of Lathrop California has invented a collapsible milk bottle and hopes to market it soon.
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Lathrop
Cal
U.P
W. C. McGregor
Floyd Sarvis Headlines Bill Floyd Sarvis Headlines Bill
Floyd Sarvis a 205 pound Shawnee lad faces Jack O'Brien a 198 pound Cleveland heavyweight in a Glouster park boxing show Wednesday night at 8. Six round semis Eddie Banick vs Stanley Parthlow four rounds Joe Stanley vs Eddie Fields four rounds Steve Gyurko vs Byron Gaston a battle royal will also occur with K O Christener as referee. If rain the bout moves to August 14.
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Glouster
Akron
Chillicothe Driver Fined for DWI in Mayor's Court
Norman Allen of Chillicothe pleaded guilty before Mayor Len B. McCune to driving while intoxicated. He was fined 100 and costs and given a six month suspension of driving rights after arrest on E State Street by state patrolman John Gleason. An Athens arrestee on a similar charge pleaded not guilty and is held to the grand jury under a 500 bond.
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Norman Allen
Chillicothe
Len B. McCune
Allen
E. State St
John Gleason
Athens
Oil Company Claims Land in York and Dover Townships
Chartiers Oil Co of Pittsburgh files suit in Athens County Common Pleas against H B Walker & Co of Marion for possession of about 510 acres in York Town ship Section Five and Dover Town ship Section 35 claiming a legal estate in oil and gas under the premises and alleging unlawful possession. Separately Victor Oakley sues Herman Luckoff and Luckoffs Inc to stop removal of shelving counters light fixtures and an awning from Oakley’s Glouster building. the store is to be moved Sept 1 and removal could damage the building more than value of items.
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Athens County Common Pleas Court
Chartiers Oil Co
Pittsburgh
H. B. Walker & Co
Marion, C
York Township
Dover Township
Chartiers Company
Victor Oakley
Herman Luckoff and
Luckoff’s Inc
Glouster
Oakley
Luckoff
Gorham Transferred to Capital Station
J. H. Gorham a state highway patrolman at the Athens Sub-station has been shifted to Columbus effective Aug. 10. He will be replaced by J. A. Georges from Columbus as part of his training, with authorities noting special duties at the capital station. Grogan praised Gorham's work and lamented the move.
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J. H. Gorham
Athens
Columbus
J. B. Grogan
J. A. Georges
Grogan
Gorham
Leake To Preach at Episcopal Church
The Good Shepherd Episcopal Church will hold a Sunday evening service at 7 30 with Rev Robert Leake of Grace Church Pomeroy delivering the sermon. No Sunday morning service due to the rector away on vacation. August services will be irregular.
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Good Shepherd Episcopal Church
Robert Leake
Grace Church
Pomeroy
L. W. Clarke
Bible School and Worship Services Announced
Bible School will be held at the Alexander Presbyterian Church at 10 o'clock Sunday morning with worship service at 11. The sermon topic is Minding One's Own Business. Worship and sermon at Carthage Church are scheduled for 2 30 p m.
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Alexander Presbyterian Church
Carthage
Sermon by Rev. T. L. Lowe at Athens First Christian Church
Rev. T. L. Lowe of Columbus, formerly pastor at Athens First Christian Church, will deliver the Sunday 10:30 a.m. sermon at the Athens church.
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T. L. Lowe
Columbus
First Christian Church
Athens
Jenkins Will Preach At Methodist Church
Rev. Albert G. Jenkins will preach Life's Imperatives at the First M E Church on Sunday morning. Prof. A R Kresge will play organ selections and the choir will sing special anthems. Sunday School meets at 9 15. Wednesday night service at 7 30 features Paul The Prisoner.
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Albert G. Jenkins
M. E
A. R. Kresge
Harwood
Widor
King
Jenkins
Paul
Proportion in Education Highlighted by Doctor Laing
Doctor Laing traced education from elementary grades to graduate work urging foreign languages to improve command of English and music as a curricular focus for better understanding. He noted special education for apt subjects and intensive study. The Ohio University audience welcomed his remarks and listed his credentials and roles in educational associations.
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Doctor Laing
Ohio University
Ovid
American Philogical Association
American Institute of Archaelogy
Phi Beta Kappa
Ewing Hall
Memorial Auditorium
H.id Houf
James
Chiselers on Relief Face Prosecution
Athens County officials announce that people fraudulently receiving relief will be prosecuted under a new state law. County director Clarence Green notes one man repaid 13 dollars after three weeks of employment while another is now checking payrolls to identify offenders. Recipients must report employment and any earnings equal to or exceeding relief payments, or they are dropped from aid for the duration of employment.
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Athens County
Clarence Green
Green
Hooper Pleads Guilty on Misuse of Dealer Plates
Charles Hooper of Trimble pleaded guilty before Magistrate T R Bennett to misuse of dealer license plates. He was fined 25 and costs after arrest by state highway patrol on Route 13.
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Charles Hooper
Trimble
T. R. Bennett
Cornell Acting Mayor In Absence of McCune
C. C. Cornell, president of the Athens City Council, became acting mayor of Athens today in the absence of Mayor Len B. McCune. Mr and Mrs McCune and daughter Mary departed by automobile for a week or 10 days in the Adirondacks.
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C. C. Cornell
Athens
Len B. McCune
State Officer Dies in Motorcycle Crash near Lima
State Highway Patrolman Charles Warren Timberlake 25 formerly based in Athens died in Memorial Hospital Lima from injuries after a motorcycle crash on State Route 117 between Roundhead and Holden. Found unconscious beside his wrecked bike, initial reports say no other vehicle was involved. Timberlake joined the patrol last September and served at Athens Newark and Defiance stations. son of attorney Co. E Timberlake of Shadyside, Belmont County.
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Charles Warren Timberlake
Athens
Memorial Hospital
Lima
Roundhead
Holden
Timberlake
Newark
Defiance
Shadyside
Co. E. Timberlake
Common Pleas
Belmont County
Shade Home-Coming Set for August 16 at Church
The annual Shade Home-Coming will be held August 16 at Shade M. E. Church. Sunday School starts at 10:30 a.m. followed by a musical program. A basket dinner is planned at noon with a short afternoon program.
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Shade
The
Shade M. E
Travel schedule and price notes for River Locks tour
A described itinerary lists routes Lv Gallipolis Pt Pleasant Middleport Pomeroy with times 2:00 2:30 5:30 6:00 11:30 12:00 and lunch options at Hardesty's Orchestra Cafeterias. The piece highlights a government lock system raise and lower of 20 feet and suggests bringing lunch if desired.
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Gallipolis
Pt Pleasant
Middleport
Pomeroy
Hardesty's Orchestra
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