Popularity Contest Primary Attracts Little Interest In Athens
The Athens primary election drew scant attention as all candidates were unopposed. Voters talked more in Nelsonville where four Democrats and three Republicans sought nominations. At City Hall Ward Three Precinct One recorded 14 votes, Ward Four Precinct One had 10, Courthouse Ward Two Precinct One tallied 25, and Mc Farland's Garage Ward One Precinct Two showed 23.
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Athens
Nelsonville
McFarland
Beta Theta Pi Leader Dr Francis W Shepherdson Dies
Dr Francis W Shepherdson 76 national president of Beta Theta Pi died suddenly from a heart attack while riding a bus from Newark to Columbus. He spoke in Athens and was known to Granville residents. A former Denison graduate 1882 he edited The Granville Times taught at the University of Chicago and wrote for The Chicago Tribune. He had also served as national president of Phi Beta Kappa.
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Francis W. Shepherdson
Beta Theta Pi
Newark
Columbus
Shepherdson
Athens
John
Denison University
Granville
Granville Times
University of Chicago
The
Chicago Tribune
Phi Beta Kappa
Test nitrogen plant at orchard of ice co
Apple growers around Athens and nearby counties explore soil improvement at Athens Ice and Storage Co near Coolville. The manager, A E Whaley, tests crotolaria alongside soybeans to boost soil nitrogen beyond soybeans. Crotolaria, common in the south, is being introduced to Ohio orchards.
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Orchard OF Ice CO
Athens
Athens Ice and Storage Co
Coolville
A. E. Whaley
Ohio
Whaley
Florida
Ross Wright
Coalville
Action Delay on OU Request For State Fund
The State Emergency Board delayed action on Ohio University’s request for an emergency fund allowance of 18000 to replace items vetoed from the 1937 budget. President Herman G. James and State Rep. George A. Banks appeared for the university, with unofficial reports noting only 40000 left in the fund. Other institutions, including the State School for the Deaf and the Public Utilities Commission, also sought fund allowances amid broader applications.
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State Emergency Board
Ohio University
Davey
Herman G. James
George A. Banks
University
State School For the Deaf
Public Utlities Commission
Boy Scout Committee To Meet Here Tonight
The Hock Hocking District Boy Scout committee will meet in the Methodist Church scout rooms tonight at 7 30 p m. Athens troop leaders and scout masters are requested to attend as plans are laid for a social to raise funds for camp equipment. The five day camp runs from August 30 to September 3.
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Hock-Hocking
Methodist Church
Athens
Healing service planned at Utah Ridge grove
An all day healing meeting led by Rev. Ray Pidcock of Mineral will be held on Sunday August 15 at the old fashioned grove on Utah Ridge. Attendees are asked to bring basket lunches and stay through the day.
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Utah Ridge
Ray Pidcock
Mineral
State Patrol Checks Autos at North Y Junction
More than 800 passenger cars and 50 trucks were inspected by five officers of the State Highway Patrol at the North Y junction of Routes 31 and 50 North. One arrest was made for using license plates belonging to another car. Inspectors found all cars in fair condition.
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State Highway Patrol
North
D. D. Stark
Cambridge
R. Henderson
Marietta
Athens
Picnic Planned at Zanesville by Ohio Farmers
Athens County farmers invite attendees to the district picnic in Zanesville set for tomorrow afternoon. Claude R. Wickard, director of the North Central Division of the bureau, will speak. The second Ohio picnic is scheduled for August 21 in Bowling Green with Secretary Henry A. Wallace to speak.
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Athens County
Zanesville
Claude R. Wickard
North Central Division
The
Bureau
Ohio
Bowling Green
Henry A. Wallace
Donna Jones Sues for Divorce from Harold Jones in Athens County
Mrs Donna Jones files suit for divorce from Harold E Jones in Athens County Common Pleas Court claiming cruelty and abuse. The couple married in 1936 and have no children.
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Harold E. Jones
Nelsonville
Athens County Common Pleas Court
Donna Jones
Rardin Improves After Illness Loss in Athens County
Dan A. Rardin Athens County Democratic chairman has been reported much improved at his home at May and Morris Avenues. He suffered influenza and complications but is expected to resume normal activities within a few days.
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Dan A. Rardin
Athens County
May and
Morris Aves
Millfield Man Fined for Intoxication in Athens Arrest
Geary, a Millfield resident, pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined 5 pounds plus costs by Mayor L. B. McCune after his arrest in Athens on August 6.
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Don Geary
Millfield
L. B. McCune
Geary
Athens
Farmers Urged To Send Cards For Inspection
Athens County farmers in the 1937 soil conservation program who have not yet returned survey cards are urged to contact the county office or township reporters at once for farm inspections. Of 2,500 mailed cards only 550 have been returned, the county committee says.
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Athens County
Oe Pugh
Fred W. Vernon
Clarence Morris
S. Court St
Athens
Alexander
Merrill Chase
Ames
Ervin Wolf
Vernon Shaw
Bern
Donald O'Neil
Canaan
Herb Hoskinson
Carthage
Harvey Persons
Dover
Donald Hart
Lee
Paul Gillogley
Lodi
Ray Bobo
Rome
Carl van Dyke
Trimble
Pearl Morris
Troy
Edgar Dixon
Waterloo
Kenneth Saylor
York
Wayne Woodward
New Entry Office for Athens County Fair Exhibits
The Athens County Fair moves entries to a brick barn office behind the grandstand starting Aug. 16. Mrs. Dorothy Parmiter will oversee all exhibits daily 9 am to 4 pm. Final entry day is Monday Aug. 22. New classes in cattle sheep and purebred horses aim to draw more exhibitors.
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Dorothy Parmiter
Herb J. Parker
Fair Board
Parmiter
River rises as heavy rains lift Hocking level
Weather observer Mrs. C. N. France says the Hocking River rose to just over five feet today, up two feet since Monday. At noon the temperature was 77 degrees, with Monday reaching 83 during the day and a night low of 70.
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Hocking River
C. N. France
Athens County
Frazier Arrest Dates Corrected By Local Mayor
The Messenger reports George Frazier of Athens was not arrested last weekend. He was actually arrested on August 1 and fined five dollars plus costs by Mayor Len B. McCune on August 2.
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George Frazier
Athens
Messenger
Frazier
Len B. McCune
Final Week at County Fresh Air Camp for 30 Colored Boys
Athens County's Fresh Air Camp at Strouds Run enters its final week with 30 colored boys from Nelsonville Glouster and Tablertown. Champ Night featured games and a camp fire wiener roast with winners in cheerleading craft nature study and games listed. New supervisors begin duties under Arthur H. Rhoads, continuing the established program.
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Athens County
Strouds Run
Nelsonville
Glouster
Tablertown
Max North
Jack Campbell
Guy Arnold
Clifford James
Junior Tennehill
Jimmy Burch
Don Smith
Joe Laird
Gilbert Cavanaugh
Glyn Smith
Kenneth Kyetta
Paul Kyetta
Redtown
Billy Lee
Trimble
Walter Mingus
Ernest Hawkins
Arthur H. Rhoads
Pension Workers From Six Counties Meet Tomorrow
Pension workers from Athens Noble Monroe Washington Morgan and Meigs Counties will meet in the Chamber of Commerce rooms in Athens tomorrow afternoon under the direction of Mrs. Lucetta Steward Woodsfield field representative. About 30 workers are expected to attend. The Athens office will be closed during the afternoon.
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Chamber of Commerce
Athens
Lucetta Steward
Woodsfield
Noble
Monroe
Washington
Morgan
Meigs
Ackley Reunion At Athens County Fairgrounds
Ackley family reunion scheduled for Sunday August 15 at the Athens County Fairgrounds. Members, relatives and friends are invited to attend.
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Ackley
Athens County Fairgrounds
Gasoline Station Project Planned At Athens Corner
Excavation to begin Wednesday at the S Congress and W Union street corner for a two pump gasoline station with lubrication rack. Scott Haney owner builder says 840 cubic yards of earth will be moved and a retaining wall built. Forty days expected for completion with George W Haney leasing the station.
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Scott Haney
S. Congress and
W. Union Sts
W. Union St
Con
Gress St
Mr. Haney
S. Congress
J. .W. Kimes
Athens
Ray Shafer
George W. Haney
Officers Considerate Of His Vacation Plan
The State Highway Patrol arrested F. P. Bundy on Richland Ave for using license plates belonging to another car. Bundy’s arraignment before Mayor Len B. McCune was set for Aug 21 to avoid interfering with his vacation plans. He agreed to correct his licenses today.
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State Highway Patrol
F. P. Bundy
Richland Ave
Bundy
Len B. McCune
Perry County Sacred Song Services Planned at Waterworks Park
Perry County will stage a county-wide sacred song service on August 29 at Waterworks Park in New Lexington. Churches of all denominations will participate with adult education teachers organizing the program. The event features group singing of old-time hymns, a basket picnic, and vesper services with special numbers by various choirs and orchestras.
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Waterworks Park
New Lexington
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