Tourist travel through Athens slumps amid Route 50 confusion
Franklin K. Lauden reports that despite 25 states sending visitors, Athens sees a travel slump. Ohio University lures many visitors yet parking woes keep net stops low while Route 50 tolls disorient travelers and drive them toward Marietta or Cincinnati. West Virginia, Indiana and Michigan lead visitor origins.
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West Virginia
Indiana
Michigan
Washington
D. C
Athens
Illinois
Iowa
Kansas
California
Pennsylvania
District of Columbia
Cincinnati
Marietta
Chillicothe
Parkersburg
Ohio
Ohio University
Straitsville
University
Ohio State University
Divorce Sues Filed by Mrs Nancy Ray in Athens County Court
Mrs Nancy Ray filed for divorce from Chester Ray in Athens County Common Pleas Court. The couple, married in 1926, have two daughters ages 11 and 9. She accuses him of cruelty and gross neglect.
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Nancy Ray
Chester Ray
Athens County ‘Common Pleas Court
Beard Tax and License Reform Under Peter the Great
During Peter the Great’s reign Russia imposed a beard tax and required licenses to wear facial hair. The czar aimed to force shaving in a European style and standardize appearance across society.
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Peter the Great
Russia
Dismiss Five Civil Actions in Athens County Court
Five civil actions in the Athens County Common Pleas Court were dismissed without record on attorney motions. Cases included Stella Witham v Em merson Brunton for 15000 with costs waived, Lucy James v Columbus Buick Co for 5000 with costs waived, Harve S Sayre Co v Athena Brick Corp settled with defendant to pay costs, and Homer Simons v John Simons plus Mary L Morris v Homer Simons withdrawn with settlement.
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Athens County Common Pleas Court
O. F. Rowland
Stella Witham
Burke Witham
Chauncey Marshal
Emmerson Brunton
Lucy James
Columbus Buick Co
U. S. 50
Sugar Creek
F. H. Jones
Harve S. Sayre Co
Athena Brick Corp
Homer Simons
John Simons
Mary L. Morris
Celia
William J. Simons
George Colmer Dies After Long Illness
George H. Colmer aged 78 died at his Calloway Ridge home in Carthage Township after a year of illness. Funeral services are set for ten o’clock Thursday at Tuppers Plains Christian Church with Rev. D. G. Holman officiating. He is survived by his wife and four children Clarence Colmer, a city service man for Athens Ice and Storage Co., Mrs. Arthur Koker of Harmony near Athens, Mrs. Addie Dorst of Kent, and Mrs. Lena Lenz at home. Also surviving are brothers and sisters Mrs. Julia Day Athens, William Colmer Shade, Mrs. Mary Morrison, Mrs. Mercy Salters, and Edgar and Bert Colmer of Columbus.
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Coolville
George H. Colmer
Calloway Ridge
Carthage Township
Tuppers Plains
Kent
Lena Lenz
Julia Day
Athens
William Colmer
Shade
Mary Morrison
Mercy Salters
Edgar
Bert Colmer
Columbus
Mrs Sadie Runyon 57 Dies After Yearlong Illness
Mrs Sadie McPherson Runyon 57 dies Monday night at home 20 Sunnyside Drive after a year of poor health Her husband William survives with son Arthur McPherson Athens and daughter Mrs Carl Runyon Conrad Cincinnati Also surviving sister Mrs Lafe Boden Athens three brothers Marion Bobo Albany Wesley Bobo Amesville and Will Bobo Canal Winchester Funeral at Nazarene Tabernacle W State St Wednesday at 2 pm conducted by Revs Hutchinson and Stanley Burial in W Union St Cemetery
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Sadie McPherson Runyon
Sunnyside Drive
William
Arthur McPherson
Athens
Carl Runyon Conrad
Cincinnati
Lafe Boden
Marion Bobo
Albany
Wesley Bobo
Amesville
Will Bobo
Canal Winchester
Nazarene Tabernacle
W. State St
Hutchinson and
Stanley
W. Union St. Cemetery
Daniel Hoffman Dies In Columbus Hospital
Daniel Hoffman age 90 died Monday in White Cross Hospital Columbus. Born Barbour County West Virginia he moved with his family to Athens County in 1917 and lived near Coolville. He is survived by his widow Corda Hoffman and stepson Layton Callow of Sacramento California. Funeral services set for 10:30 Wednesday at Coolville M E Church with Rev E B Dean officiating. Interment in Coolville Cemetery.
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Coolville
Daniel Hoffman
White Cross Hospital
Columbus
Barbour County
W. Va
Coolville Cemetery
Mrs. Marion Wetherell Dies at Stewart Home
Mrs Marion F Wetherell 83 died at her Stewart home. Her husband died earlier. Funeral set for 2 pm Wednesday at Haga Chapel. Survived by son Arthur A Wetherell and brother Thomas E Copeland both of Stewart.
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Stewart
Marion F. Wetherell
Haga Chapel
Local Notables and Family News From Athens Area
Dr Henry Improved reports better condition at home after pneumonia scare. Dr John Sprague returns home after hospital stay and plans Canada trip for rest. Shafer relatives hold Sunday picnic with extended family. Vore family elder 85 remains sole living child of pioneers. Madison Baptist Church hosts Sept 4 homecoming with basket dinner. H E Anderson and son Joe visit Heidler household in Athens. Neal Hessel attends Lancaster Camp Meeting last day. A O Sloane confined by neuralgia. Shakespeare is cited as author more on sleep.
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J. C. Henry
E. State St
John R. Sprague
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Canada
Fred C. Shafer
Richland Ave
Ed Shafer
Harve Shafer
Donald Shafer
Ted Katzenback
John Edward Katzenback
Nelsonville
O. A. Daugherty
Emma Vore
the Plains
Madison Baptist Church
Zaleski
C. L. Hutchinson
H. E. Anderson
Joe
Peoria
Ill
J. B. Heidler
Morris Ave
Neal Hessel
Frances
Second St
Lancaster
A. O. Sloane
S. Court St
Three Hurt in Two Athens Area Auto Crashes
Two accidents near Athens left three people injured and four cars damaged. On Route 50 a woman driver crossed toward a grocery store, suffering a severe cut to the left leg, while James Goldsworthy and another occupant were bruised. Earlier, Carl E. Radford and Charles E. Landsettle collided on Courtney Hill. Radford had a minor forehead cut.
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Athens
James Goldsworthy
McArthur
Lenna
Finsterwald
Carl E. Radford
Franklin Ave
Charles EF. Landsettle
Parkersburg
W. Va
Courtney Hill
State Highway Patrol
Radford
Marriage a Sequel to Married Comrades
Adele Garrison narrates a domestic scene with Madge and Katherine navigating royal etiquette in Transylvania. Olga’s health remains fragile as Madge plans to correct her household’s status, while Olina appeals to her mother. The chapter ends awaiting continuation.
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Dicky
Madge
Mother Graham
Personal notices of travelers and visitors in Athens area
Dr. and Mrs. T. R. Biddle depart for the east visiting Greenwich Conn and Stoningham Conn before Rangeley Me for weeks. Dr. S. M. Clifton leaves for a Miami vacation. Wickhams return to Zanesfield after H. C. O’Bleness death and son’s graduation. Prof. Wood tours south to Mexico. Others host or visit in Athens including Currier, Wickham, Kircher, and Cassidy families and friends in nearby towns.
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T. R. Biddle
Park Place
East
Greenwich
Conn
Stoningham
Clinton P. Biddle
Rangeley
Robert Wickham
Robert Fuller
Zanesfield
Athens
H. C. O’bleness
Francis Fuller
Oliver L. Wood
Athens Senior High School
Clifford Bean
C. C. Bean
Columbia Ave
Mexico
Bartown
Kentucky
Lincoln
Hodgenville
Gulf of Mexico
Pacific Ocean
Mrs Varner Honored At 82nd Birthday Picnic
A birthday picnic was held Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Austin Secoy near Lancaster honoring Mrs Charles Varner on her 82nd birthday. Attendees included the Secoy and Varner families from The Plains Albany Athens Columbus Pontiac and Lancaster.
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Charles Varner
Austin Secoy
Lancaster
Harry Tipton
the Plains
E. M. Varner
Harriet
Homer
Columbus
R. J. Varner
Mattie Greenway
Pontiac
Mich
W. M. Secoy
Lauren Secoy, Jr
FE. C. Varner
Harold Solt
L. D. Secoy
A. W. Secoy
Community Club Calendar of Local Meetings and Picnic
The Women's Federation of Presbyterian Church plans a family picnic Tuesday at 6 p m at C D Roush home on Pomeroy Rd with rain contingency. WBA meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m in IOOF Hall. DAV picnic is Wednesday at 5 p m in the fair grounds with guest invites and self supplied table service. Social Sewing Society gathers Wednesday at 1 30 p m with Mrs Ray Cordray.
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Women’s Federation of Presbyterian Church
C. D. Roush
Pomeroy Rd
Frank Goldsberry
Fach
Social Sewing Society
Ray Cordray
Stewart St
Naomi Bible Class to Meet at The Plains Wednesday
Naomi Bible Class of The Plains will meet at 7 30 p m Wednesday at Mrs Harry Moore home with Mrs Harry Wallace as assistant hostess. Richard Kircher is in Cincinnati for employment.
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Naomi Bible Class of
Richard Kircher
Cincinnati
Wanted: Foot Odor Test at Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store
An ad seeks a volunteer for a 12 hour foot odor test offering $304 total. It promises relief from sweaty feet and itching overnight and heals athlete’s foot with a 30 cent back. Respond by saying TINGOL to any druggist.
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Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store
Alimony Granted in Athens County Court Decision
Mrs. Freda Risley received temporary alimony of 35 dollars payable at five dollars weekly from Judge O F Rowland in Athens County Common Pleas Court yesterday. The ruling does not affect existing child support paid by husband Alva Risley of Reach Ridge.
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Freda Risley
O. F. Rowland
Athens County
Ohio U Post Session Attracts 262 Students
Ohio University registrar Dr. F B Dilley announced 262 students enrolled in the post summer session. A few late registrations were expected this afternoon but none would be taken on Wednesday. Popular courses include botany education English geography design and sociology.
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Ohio University
F. B. Dilley
Bond Issue Explained Before Rotary Club
H. S. Pendry, Athens school superintendent, spoke to the Rotary Club Monday outlining the proposed bond issue for Athens city schools. Harold Mills of Shaker Heights, a former Athens resident, attended as a guest.
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Athens
Rotary Club
H. S. Pendry
Harold Mills
Shaker Heights
Singing Is Feature Of Hebbardsville Revival
Special singing marks revival services at Hebbardsville M E Church now underway. Revival began last Sunday and is directed by Orville Shingler and Harry Swartz Mineral. The public is invited to attend.
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Hebbardsville M. E
Orville Shingler
Harry Swartz
Mineral
Miller Leaves Korner Grocery for Veterans Hospital Treatment
Earl A. Miller, two years manager of the Korner Grocery Store, Stewart Sr., departed this morning for the U S Veterans Hospital in Huntington West Virginia for several months of treatment.
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Earl A. Miller
Korner
Stewart Sr
U. S. Veterans’ Hospital
Huntington
W. Va
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