Record pace set by big show for 1938 Athens County Fair
About 2000 people attended the Athens County Fair marking a rise of roughly 700 from the previous year. The crowd surged as the fair opened with a strong turnout and smooth operations. Highlights included a 12-team horse pulling contest, Mary Parks parachute descents from a balloon, and appearances by Uncle Rube and his wife. Fireworks were planned for tonight and the next two evenings. Tickets cost 25 cents for adults or children plus 25 cents per car, with free admission for under six.
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Mary Parks
Rube
Athens State Hospital
Herb J. Parker
Athens
Athens County
City Police
State Highway Department
State Highway Patrol
Croy Family Harness Racing Stalwart Rides Through Fair
Nate Croy, young owner-operator from near Athens, Ohio, brings his long family legacy to the county fair harness racing scene. His entry "Little Chan" carries a 2:08 1 4 track credit and marks its fourth year in competition, with a history of earnings in local races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Cray Stables
Ray
Ray Croy
Nate
Madge Ann
Ray Newhart
Bucyrus
Croy
Little Chan
Athens
Newhart
Ohio University
Marietta
Nate Croy
Civil Service Exams Open Here for Multiple Posts
The U S Civil Service Commission announces open competitive examinations for Mineral Economist Nonferrous Secondary Metals Associate Warehouse Examiner and other roles in the Bureau of Mines and related agencies. Age limits, qualifications, and closing dates vary by position, with earliest deadlines September 12 to 22 depending on state location. Information available from J L C Kelley at Athens Post Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Bureau of Mines
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Navy Dept
United States Naval Or
Coast Guard Academy
Inspector of Customs
Treasury Department
Department of Labor
Colorado
J. L. C. Kelley
U. S. Civil Service Board of Examiners
Athens
Pershing Sends Photo to Company F of ROTC
General John J. Pershing autographed a portrait to Company F of Pershing Rifles at Ohio University. The photo honors the ROTC for its past year of service while Pershing serves as honorary commander. He mailed the picture before departing for France where he will oversee monuments to the war dead.
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F. Pershing Rifles
Ohio University
John J. Pershing
Pershing
France
Farm Bureau Council Meets at Miller Home
Farm Bureau Council No 2 met Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L F Miller Route 1 with 45 members and friends present. A report of the Farm Bureau Women's Convention at Lancaster was given by Mrs H R Jacoby and Mrs L F Miller. The next meeting will be Thursday evening September 22 at 8 o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs Eldon Dailey. Council Group No 3 will be guests.
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Farm Bureau Council No
L. F. Miller
Farm Bureau Women’s Convention
Lancaster
H. R. Jacoby
Eldon Dailey
Agnes Terrell
Council Group No
Funeral notice of George Washington in 1800 Gazette
A rare Telegram edition shows the Ulster County Gazette Kingston N Y describing George Washington’s funeral. The Geneva Indiana owner is Orton Wheeler and the issue is dated January 4 1800.
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Geneva
Ind
Ulster County Gazette
Kingston
N. Y
George Washington
Orton Wheeler
First Athens County Fair Founded in 1828
The Athens County Agricultural Society formed in 1828 held the first fair with prizes for livestock, household manufacture, and records for wolves killed. A 75 dollar fund financed awards, including four dollars for the best stallion and three dollars for best oxen yoke. Local strife halted fairs until 1850, after which exhibitions continued.
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Athens County
Athens County Agricultural Society
Mrs. Vergene Golding Dies in Lancaster Hospital
Vergene Newman Golding 26 formerly of Athens died Wednesday morning at Lancaster City Hospital after months of illness. She leaves husband Charles Golding and three young children. She attended Athens City schools and lived here until moving to Lancaster five years ago. Funeral arrangements were not set.
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Vergene Newman Golding
Athens
Lancaster City Hospital
Charles Golding
Golding
Lancaster
Sammy Kaye's Band Signed for Victor Recordings
Sammy Kaye, band leader and Ohio University graduate, was recognized as leading one of America's greatest dance bands as his group was contracted to make a Victor Recording.
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Sammy Kaye
Ohio University
America
Victor
Former Glouster Girl Is Bride in Tuesday Ceremony
Florence Guinther of Akron former Glouster, wed William Briggs of Akron in Jacksonville M E Church in a single ring ceremony officiated by Reverend Lawrence. Attendants included her parents Mr. and Mrs. Howard Guinther, and siblings Mr. and Mrs. Charles Guinther. The couple, celebrated by a 48th anniversary toast for the Guinthers, planned a honeymoon to Cleveland Buffalo Niagara Falls before returning to Akron.
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Glouster
Charles Guinther
Howard Guinther
Jacksonville
Cleveland
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Briggs
Elizabeth Clark
John R. Clark
Florence
Mary Elizabeth Clark
Coach Adcock Resigns From Glouster High
Glouster High School basketball coach Neil Adcock resigned Monday night to join Toledo schools in a higher paying manual arts teaching position.
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Glouster
Neil Adcock
Glouster High School
Toledo
City Buys Limb With Emergency Fund Vote
Salem council approves a $120 appropriation from the emergency fund to buy an artificial limb for a Salem man who declines relief and earns his living through odd jobs.
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Salem
Ore
Weddings Piped Down Sault Ste. Marie
In Sault Ste. Marie Ontario weddings are quiet events as newlyweds face a warning that horn blowing to announce marriages could land them in jail, reflecting local etiquette and enforcement.
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Sault Ste. Marie
Ont
Social Notes Of Glouster Brighten Porch Party Honors Bryson Granddaughters
Mrs W W Bryson entertained with a porch party Tuesday afternoon honoring granddaughters Anna Bee and Mary Jo Bryson of Columbus. Guests included Jo La Venne Faires Arbella Seipel Jacquelyn Ley Gloria Joann Heck Lee Swart Edna Sanders Marilyn and Mary Mae Priday from La Grange Illinois plus the two honorees. The afternoon featured Lotto and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
W. W. Bryson
Anna Bee
Mary Jo Bryson
Columbus
Jo la Venne Faires
Arbella Seipel
Jacquelyn Ley
Gloria
Joann Heck
Lee Swart
Edna Sanders
Marilyn
Mary Mae Priday
la Grange
Ill
Local Residents Spend Week Visiting Family and Friends
Mrs Edward McCune and children returned to Pittsburgh after a two week stay with Mrs Elizabeth Robinson. Margaret and Jack McCune accompanied their mother, and Mr and Mrs Morrison Brown hosted their relatives in Middleport with Uncle and Aunt John Kennan visiting. Edward Keintz left for Los Angeles after a two month visit with his father. Faith Lantz arrived from Columbus for a week's vacation with her parents and works at Dr Millicon Laboratories in the White Cross Hospital. Helen Gyure spent a week in Columbus visiting Pat Hoffman. Stella Palmer of Pomeroy visited Miss Maxine Burns. D P Morris, Mary Jane and David Jr., spent Monday in New Philadelphia with Mrs Morris's brother W D Campbell. Dr and Mrs L E Burnelle returned from a ten day vacation along Chesapeake Bay. James Wolf of Columbus visited his family. brother Bobby joined him on their return. Earl Paxson and son Bobby of Glenford were weekend guests at Clarence Tignor's. Mrs Paxson and son stayed for a week.
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Edward McCune
Pittsburgh
David, Jr
New Philadelphia
Earl Paxson
Bobby
Glenford
Clarence Tignor
Paxson
Loyal Worker's Class Meeting Notes at Andrews Home
The Loyal Worker's Class gathered at Mrs. Leona Andrews home with Mrs. Mae McGee and Mrs. Lydie Byers assisting. They planned to meet on the last Wednesday of each month. Lunch was served and guest Mrs. Clifford Andrews of Toledo attended. Next meeting set for Aug 31 at Mrs. Winnie Phelips home.
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Leona Andrews
Mae McGee
Lydie Byers
Clifford Andrews
Toledo
Winnie Phelips
Future of Health Service Depends on Board Decision
The Athens County Board of Health will meet next Tuesday to decide the budget and the future of a merged county city health unit led by Dr. J M Higgins. The board warned that not honoring the two year contract ending 1940 could collapse the joint unit and jeopardize federal funds and milk safety programs.
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Athens County Board of Health
J. M. Higgins
Higgins
Athens County Health Service
City of
Athens
Harmony State
West Virginia
Athens County
State Department of Health
State Health Department
Athens County Medical Society
Ohio Health Protective Service
Camp Provides Healthful Two Weeks for Athens County Youths
Athens County Outdoor Camp near Carbondale completed two weeks of health minded activities for over 260 participants including 175 white boys 27 colored youths and 58 girls. Judge Louis Tyroler camp chairman credited local donations for facilities meals and equipment enabling a program focused on physical strength morale and citizenship. Supervisors Ralph Dalton and Ellen Biddle saw weight gains for most children as they left. Special thanks were given to Schine's Athena Theater Crystal Pool Oral Daugherty and others for free admission site and lumber contributions.
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Athens County
Carbondale
Louis Tyroler
Ralph Dalton
Ellen Biddle
Tyroler
Schine
Athena Theater
Crystal Pool
Oral Daugherty
He Works Too Much: Driver Pleads Guilty on Truck Charge
Arranged before Magistrate T. R. Bennett, Vernon White of Great Lakes Trucking Co. pleaded guilty to operating a truck on Route 33 without trailer lights and for working more than 14 hours without relief. He was fined $25 and costs.
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T. R. Bennett
Vernon White
The
Great Lakes Trucking Co
Clover Farm House Opens Northwest Supply Hub in St Paul
Griggs Cooper and Company signs to service Clover Farm stores near St Paul Minnesota and expand Northwest operations. A 14 acre new supply house will sell via Foley Grocery Company with Miles J Hubbard as chief service manager. Northwest territory covers seven states with 150 salesmen and 710 to 900 workers at the St Paul plant, supporting about 10 million dollars in yearly sales, half in wholesale grocery.
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Griggs, Cooper and Company
America
Clover Farm
St. Paul
Minn
Northwest
Foley Grocery Company
Twin Cities
Clover Farm Group
Gopher
Miles J. Hubbard
Laurel and Hardy at Athena in Block Heads comedy
Laurel and Hardy star in Block Heads a full length comedy at Schine's Athena Theater for a two day run. The film marks their last Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer feature and follows Private Laurel in a postwar misadventure with Hardy and Mrs Hardy.
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Laurel and Hardy
Athena
Schine
Athena Theater
Laurel
Carp Removal From Athens Pumphouse Lake WPA Project
About 1,000 pounds of carp were dragged from the upper Pumphouse Lake as part of a WPA effort to drain and clean ponds at the Athens State Hospital. The fish were donated to volunteers, while many inedible skipjacks were destroyed. Some gamefish were believed to have escaped before, with only a few bluegills, sunfish, and catfish moved to the lower lake.
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Athens
Athens State Hospital
Gas Pumps on State Land Court Decision
Judge F Rowland of Athens County Common Pleas Court denied a permanent injunction against John Jaster director of highways. The court ruled the area of Hutchinsons gas station lies in highway right of way and allowed removal of pumps and equipment on that land. Hutchinson had bought the land from the state. case filed May 19.
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Henry Hutchinson
Nelsonville
John Jaster
F. Rowland
Athens County Common Pleas Court
State Highway Department
Hutchinson
Highway Department
Hocking Canal
Rowland
OU Grid Facts Given by Kelly
Ohio University football dope sheet compiled by Dana Kelly of the Ohio University News Bureau offers complete histories of Coach Don Peden and staff, player sketches, rebuilding analysis, squad statistics, past seasons, and opponent dope with schedules. The booklet targets sports editors and athletic departments and may be sold locally if demanded.
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Ohio University
Fighting Bobcats
Dana Kelly
Ohio University News Bureau
Don Peden
Bobcats
Kelly
Peden
O. U
Hocking Local Meeting Postponed To Monday Aug 29
The United Mine Workers of America local 5096 meeting in Hocking is moved from Friday night to Monday at 7:30 in The Plains school. Fred Gabriel and Mike Krivesti announced the change to allow members to attend the county fair. A separate note mentions a League of Forgotten Men formed at the Canadian Corps reunion.
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Hocking
United Mine Workers of America
Fred Gabriel
Mike Krivesti
the Plains
League OF Missing
Toronto
League of
Canadian Corps
WPA Treatment Curing Acid Mouths of Mines in Athens County
WPA sealed 2,816 openings at 81 abandoned mines in Athens County in joint effort by federal and Ohio health officials. In two weeks 56 more openings closed, leaving about 150 unsealed but isolated. Since 1933, agencies sealed 27,530 openings statewide. mine sealing cut acid output by 50 to 90 percent, aiding stream purity and local water use.
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Athens County
Clarence Kelley
Ohio
L. C. Gibson
District 3
WPA
CWA
FERA
Gallia
Jackson County
Athens
Monday Creek
Kelley
Corning
Sunday Creek
Robert C. Hickman
State Health Department
Hickman
Belmont
Guernsey
Hocking
Lawrence
Muskingum
Noble
Perry
Scioto
Vinton
Washington Counties
Women Invited to Republican Banquet at Hotel Berry
Women will be welcomed at the Republican banquet at 7 15 tonight in Hotel Berry. Foster Cornwell, in charge of ticket sales, said the event is for all and that some thought it men only. Robert M. Taft, the Republican Senate nominee, will be the principal speaker after the Central Committee meeting at the Courthouse. Tickets available from Cornwell, David Johnson, or at the hotel.
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Berry
Foster Cornwell
Robert M. Taft
United States Senate
Central Committee
Cornwell
David Johnson
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Fairgrounds
Company F
ROTC
Farm Bureau Council
Miller Home
Rare Gazette
Florence Guinther
William Briggs
Akron
Adcock
Hardy
D. W. Roads
Ant
Sinclair Refining Company
Cofequane
Athens, O
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Athens, Ohio
Martin L. Davey
Earl H. Hanefeld
W. W. Ellenwood
Hanepeld
Totts
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