Greatest Entry List in History at Athens County Fair
The Athens County Fair opens Tuesday with a record entry, 41 poultry coops, 14 pig exhibits, 19 sheep entries, 17 dairy cattle, five beef cattle, amid busy preparations. Exhibits include Sammy the chimpanzee and Jerry the eight footed horse, plus miniature forests displays by the U S Forest Service. Registration closes at 5 p m today, with late entries accepted tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County Fairgrounds
Herb Parker
Parker
Ross Wright
Athens County
Wright
Coolville
Albany
Ames - Bern
Rome
Waterloo
Sammy
Central
Africa
Jerry
America
Ed Strassburg
William Bahnsen
Canada
Mr. Bahnsen
United States Forest Service
Dorothy Parmeter
Public Forum Letter Critiques Athens County Schools Politics
George Mayles of Athens argues that politics have corrupted Athens County schools, urging the board of education to hire homegrown certified teachers, curb outsider appointments, and withhold funds or keys if salaries cannot be paid. He cites pay delays, outsider hires, and the need for reform ahead of elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Ray
Ames-Bern
Athens County
Monroe County
Mr. Ray
Mechanicsburg
Amesville
Hocking County
County Board of Education
George Mayles
Athens
R. D
Two Hunters Fined by Magistrate for Violations
Emmett Cross of Richland Avenue and Carl Sargent of Lodi Township pleaded guilty before Irate T R Bennett. Cross was fined 50 dollars plus costs for lacking a hunting license and hunting on Sunday. Sargent was fined 100 dollars plus costs for possessing four squirrels in closed season, each squirrel a separate offense. They were arrested Sunday by state game protector B F Swartz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett Cross
Richland Ave
Carl Sargent
Lodi
T. R. Bennett
Cross
Sargent
Lodi Township
B. F. Swartz
Republicans Invited To Meeting Wednesday Banquet
Arrangements for a speaker were coordinated through Columbus headquarters for a Republican banquet at Hotel Berry Wednesday night at 7 30. Foster Cornwell, secretary of the County Central Committee, urged all Republicans to attend. Tickets available from Cornwell or David Johnson. Several state candidates and other prominent Republicans expected. The banquet follows the Central Committee organization meeting at the Courthouse 6 30. Democrats will organize at Hotel Berry tonight at 6 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Hotel Berry
Foster Cornwell
County Central Committee
Cornwell
David Johnson
Central Committee
Two Hurt in Crash Driver Is Arrested
Mrs. Walter R. Hall and Ralph Hanning, both in Nelsonville, suffered slight leg injuries when Hall's car crashed with Dana Swift's truck on The Plains Road Saturday night. Swift was arrested by the state highway patrol on reckless driving charges. Car damage estimated at 50 dollars. Swift's truck was undamaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter R. Hall
High St
Nelsonville
Ralph Hanning
Hall
Dana Swift
Athens
Plains
Swift
State Highway Patrol
Dallas couple hold seven university degrees
Mr. and Mrs. Milton Kuzer are noted for their seven university degrees. Kuzer herself has a B A and M A and B S and LL B while her husband holds a B A M A B S and LL B.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas, Tex
Milton Kuzer
Kuzer
Union dues and WPA hardships in coal mining days
A stark plea to WPA coal workers urges resisting John Owens and his $1.25 monthly union dues. The message questions whether miners will starve or go barefoot to school rather than pay dues, calling for action against the organizer and supporting families with any savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Messenger
WPA
John L. Lewis Stooge
John Owens
European Ignorance The Messenger Letter Urges Democracy Then and Now
In a letter from Athens dated August 20 1938 Charles E Miller defends U S reaction to European coverage of President Roosevelts August 18 Queen s University remarks arguing Americans will not stand idly by if Canada is menaced by a foreign power He credits democracy as a priceless heritage and criticizes dictatorship in Europe attributing looming war to autocratic regimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Messenger
Roosevelt
Queen's University
United States
Canada
4 H Clubs To Attend Fair In Athens County
4 H clubs in Athens County prepare for judging at the County Fair on Aug 23 as work season ends. Busy Tailor s 4 H Club met Aug 11 at Mrs F E Scott s home with six members and guest Helen Linscott planning a Thursday afternoon picnic at the Fair. Loyal Daughters 4 H Club held its ninth meeting at Bernarda Williams home deciding to hold a theater party Aug 21. Mother and daughter banquet was postponed. Demonstrations by Betty Williams and Gloria Davis followed. refreshments were served by Bernarda and Lois Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
F. E. Scott
Helen Linscott
Loyal Daughters
Bernarda Williams
Betty Williams
Gloria Davis
Bernarda
Lois Williams
Dean Vore Dies After Two Months Illness
Dean Vore age 49 died at Sheltering Arms Hospital after a two month illness. He lived on Vore Ridge near Athens. He is survived by his wife Elsie, his mother Mrs. John Vore, and sister Mrs. Janet Westfall. Funeral at Westfall home 137 Grosvenor St Tuesday at two. Calling hours Monday and until noon Tuesday. Burial in W. Union St. Cemetery. Flowers not requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Vore
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Vore Ridge
Athens
Elsie
John Vore
Janet Westfall
W. Union St
Macfarlan Accepts Position at Miami
M. H. Macfarlan, Albany Schools principal, resigns to become commercial teacher in Miami Florida city schools. He and Mrs. Macfarlan and their four year old son plan to move around Sept 1. Mrs. Macfarlan is an Ohio University graduate. Macfarlan active in Athens County Teachers Association and Boy Scout leadership. He nears completion of a master's degree at Ohio University. Miami term begins Sept 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Macfarlan
Albany Schools
Miami, Fla
Macfarlan
Althea Miller
Pomeroy
Florida
Ohio University
Miami
Blonde Latin Star Amand Varela Arrives in New York
Argentine stage and screen star Amand Varela is pictured arriving in New York en route to her American film debut. Approximately 2,200 Virgin Islanders migrate to the United States each year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Amand Varela
New York
Virgin Islands
United States
Hearing on Flood Control To Be Held Here Sept. 2
A public hearing will be held in Athens High School Auditorium on Friday September 2 at 10 30 a m to gather facts for a preliminary flood control examination on the Hocking River watershed and surrounding area. War Department notes invite written statements and list requirements for land rights and post construction maintenance. Local officials and interested parties are urged to attend or send representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens High School
Hocking River
Athens
J. D. Arthur, Jr
War Department
Huntington
W. Va
Congress
United States
Secretary of War
U. S. Engineer Office
Stanley Girl and Friend Injured in Bicycle Mishap
Beatrice Stanley suffered a fractured right leg and her girl companion was cut and bruised Sunday afternoon when they lost control of a bicycle they were riding and plunged down a hill near Carbondale. The bicycle struck a fence and threw the girls off. Both residents of Lightfritz Ridge were treated by a physician called by residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice Stanley
Carbondale
Lightfritz Ridge
Addition to Lindley Hall Included in New OU Plan
Ohio University trustees approved a revised PWA plan adding 65 beds to Lindley Hall by replacing Warden Cottage and enlarging the kitchen and dining space. Two three story units will also be added to University Terrace dormitory to host 90 more men, with total additions costing about 300 000 dollars. A 135 000 dollar PWA grant was requested to fund half the Lindley Hall addition and half the terrace enlargement, with the rest financed by revenue and borrowing. remodeling of Carnegie Hall was approved at 45 000 dollars for a total project cost of 100 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindley Hall
Ohio University
PWA
University Terrace
Carnegie Hall
S. Court St
Columbus
Washington
Howard Hall
FE. Union and
College Sts
Evan J. Jones
Gordon K. Bush
C. D. Hopkins
Fred Beckler
Athens
E. C. Fikenberry
Camden
Fred W. Crow
Pomeroy
C. E. Holzer
Gallipolis
F. F. Young
Lowell
Mrs Heyde 53 Dies at Logan
Mrs Amos L Heyde 53 wife of Rev Amos L Heyde of St Matthews Lutheran Church died at her home after weeks of illness in Logan She sang in Logan and Pittsburgh choirs and with St Luke s West View PA She is survived by sons Luther and Lois Paul Heyde and Mrs Lloyd Boggs Funeral rites set for 3 PM at St Matthews Church burial in Oak Grove Cemetery listed stemmed details show viewing 1 to 3 PM at the Heyde home accorded for Wednesday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Heyde
Lloyd Boggs
St. Matthews Church
Heyde
Oak Grove Cemetery
Athens Girl in School Escape
Four of nine girls who escaped from the girls' industrial school were recaptured by Franklin County authorities. The escapees include Geraldine Johnson 16 Athens Dorothy Davis 16 Dayton Jean Tope 16 Lima Dorothy Clark 16 Springfield Eva Snyder 18 London Dorothy Purdue 15 Columbus Nellie Davis 18 Cleveland Betty Parlton 18 Marion Pauline Walsh 15 Zanesville. Authorities did not disclose which four were recaptured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware
U.P
Franklin County
Geraldine Johnson
Athens
Dorothy Davis
Dayton
Jean Tope
Lima
Dorothy Clark
Springfield
Eva Snyder
London
Dorothy Purdue
Columbus
Nellie Davis
Cleveland
Betty Parlton
Marion
Pauline Walsh
Zanesville
Industrial School
CIO Gains Claimed by West Virginia Leader
John B. Easton, president of the West Virginia Industrial Union Council, an affiliate of the CIO, told delegates at the first annual convention that the body had grown by 15,000 members since its split from the AFL in Charleston.
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Charleston
W. Va
John B. Easton
West Virginia Industrial Union Council
Committee For Industrial Organization
American Federation of Labor
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Athens Messenger
Ohio
Dorothy Parmiter
Jay
the Public Forum
Morgan
Monroe
David David
Simone Simon
Freckles
David
Toronto
Ont
Charles E. Miller
Sally Clark
John Roosevelt
George McLanahan
Boston
Sally
Stanley
Dowler & Ferguson
Funeral Home
Athens, Ohio
Clover Farm
Nin
Ins
Dan
CIO
West Virginia
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