Sugar Creek Resident Fined for Fighting Edward Acord
Edward Acord was fined 10 dollars and costs after being arrested at 4:20 pm Wednesday by Special Officers Carl Wilson and Joe McBride for disturbing the peace by fighting in public. He previously faced a 1937 case with a five dollar fine unpaid, and he remains jailed until payment or substantial cash is made. Kenneth Hawk Luhrig was arrested with him and released after a $10 deposit to insure return for arraignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Acord
Sugar Creek
Carl Wilson
Joe McBride
Cliff Cornell
Acord
Cornell
Kenneth Hawk
Luhrig
Hawk
Death Notice of John Peyton in Pasadena California
Mrs. Clara Saylor of Albany received word of the death of her uncle John Peyton in Pasadena California on August 21. Peyton formerly lived at Harrisonville Meigs County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Saylor
Albany
John Peyton
Pasadena
Calif
Peyton
Harrisonville
Meigs County
State relief examiner backs new county plan in Athens
After talks in Columbus with State Welfare Director Charles L Sherwood and Relief Examiner O P Van Schoik Athens County relief officials Fred Shafer and Ralph Elliott explained a plan to issue delinquent tax notes under Senate Bill 103 to borrow against county tax receipts for relief. Notes sale will raise about 24700 with 8669.75 left for August. further notes under SB301 will cover August debt. Maturity dates set by the Ohio Tax Commission, with funds used for unsecured debts and poor relief as allowed by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Charles L. Sherwood
O. P. van Schoik
State Auditor's Office
Athens County
Fred Shafer
Ralph Elliott
Clyde O. Gibson
Elliott
Mvunveeu Wuay Wimy Pieaus Wees
van Scheik
Senate
Board of County Commissioners
Athens
Nelsonville
General County
Tax Commission of
Ohio
Chesterhill and Zanesville Horses Win at Athens County Fair
Teams owned by J A Picker ing Chesterhill and John Derry Zanesville won the horse pulling contest at the Athens County Fair yesterday. Pickering's team won the 3200 pound and under class by pulling 5500 pounds 27 1/2 feet on its first attempt. Second place went to Early Bridgewater Chauncey whose team pulled the lead 22 feet. Derry's team also went 27 1/2 feet on its first attempt with a lead of 6500 pounds and Carl Mechmer Chesterhill was 14 feet behind.
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Chesterhill
Zanesville
J. A. Pickering
Carl Mechmer
Skywriting over Athens raises questions on flight tests
The Parkersburg accident linked to three pilots taking tests before a federal inspector highlights rushed rating procedures and inspector strain. Inspector Goff’s abrupt manner, high expectations, and tight flight rules are blamed for nearby near misses and a fatal collision. Aviation officials urge more inspectors and revised procedures to reduce risk. Athens pilots are urged to prioritize safety over test performance and some plan to attend the Parkersburg air show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL Knouff
Parkersburg
Inspector Goff
Clarence McElroy
Goff
Washington
Civil Aeronautics Authority
C.A.A
McElroy
Huntington
al Strete
Port Columbus
Strete
Estill
Columbus
Athens
Horse Killed in Route 33 Crash Sparking $200 Suit
Richard L. Glendenning of Athens R D filed a damage suit in Common Pleas Court against Mary Guerra of Millfield for $200, claiming Guerra struck and killed his horse with her car on Route 33 one mile north of Athens on June 1 1939. The suit alleges careless driving at over 50 miles per hour and failure to keep to the right, with the horse killed instantly while crossing the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
Richard L. Glendenning
Athens
R. D
Mary Guerra
Millfield
Glendenning
Enlistment of Youths in Navy and Local Notices
Navy recruiter W H Byers reports the enlistment of two Athens youths Alex Joe Magas and Donald Edgar Burdette. After 12 weeks at Norfolk they will visit home then be assigned to sea duty. Also notice of birth and family events plus Middletown's push to lure a CMA plant with $850 left to reach a $10,000 goal.
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W. H. Byers
Athens
Alex Joe Magas
John Magas
Glouster
Donald Edgar Burdette
Farley Burdette
McKinley Street
Naval Training Station
Norfolk
Virginia
U. S. Navy
Big Chief Indian Herb Tonic Family Medicine Ad
An old advertisement touts Big Chief Indian Herb Tonic as a general family medicine. It claims to stimulate appetite aid digestion relieve occasional constipation and is offered in regular size for $1.25. Exclusively at merchants feature for the product.
G B McCrum Dies on Street in Athens
George B. McCrum aged 77 collapsed from a heart attack in front of the Eagles Building in Athens Wednesday afternoon. He is survived by his wife Zinia two daughters Mrs Foster Crawford and Mrs Clarence Carsey a son Carlos McCrum a brother Harley McCrum seven grandchildren. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 2:30 PM at the Church of God on Hocking Street with burial in West Union Street Cemetery. Friends may visit the Jager Funeral Home until 4 PM Friday and then at the home of Carlos McCrum 154 Mill Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. McCrum
Eagles
Athens
McCrum
Fizina
Foster Crawford
Route 4
Clarence Carsey
Carlos McCrum
Harley McCrum
Newak
Registrars Plan Sept. 1 Meeting in Marietta
David Johnson announces a Sept. 1 meeting in Marietta for all deputy registrars across nine Southeastern Ohio counties to learn licensing procedures for 1940 drivers licenses. Highways Registrar Dylon W. Wallace requires applicants to present their 1939 license to transfer convictions to the 1940 license. sale begins on or after Sept. 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Johnson
Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Ohio
Marietta
Department of Highways
Dylon W. Wallace
Johnson
Lorain Man Charged With Intoxication Fined
H E Valentes of Lorain was arrested Wednesday afternoon by Police Chief E A Finsterwald and Special Officer Howard Mills. He was arraigned before Mayor Cliff Cornell on intoxication charges and fined five dollars plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Valentes
Lorain
E. A. Finsterwald
Howard Mills
Cliff Cornell
Help Kidneys Pass 3 Lbs a Day
Doctors say kidneys contain about 15 miles of tiny tubes that purify blood. Most people pass around 4 pints daily, but symptoms like backache and frequent urination suggest kidney or bladder issues. Doan's Pills offer relief by flushing waste from the blood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doan
Dodge announces low price and new features for 1939 model
Mr Langston touts a Dodge that achieves 19.87 mpg on a 400 mile test and uses no oil between changes. He claims the 1939 Dodge offers superior economy, practicality, and a longer list of new ideas, including a steering wheel gearshift and improved headlamps and windshield for safer, more economical driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodge
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H. Eichhammer
Navy
Arley Brooks
Athens RD 2
John McNutt
Junior
Marietta Hospital
Middletown
U.P
Big Chief
Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store
Athens, Ohio
G. B. McCrum
Smith
Delicatessen
Athena Theatre
the Colonial Finance Co
Berry Hotel Bldg
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Lawrenceburg
Ind
Paul A. Langston
SMR
Isohn Folk
St. Louis
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Lucky Tiger
Vitalis
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J&j
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DR. West
Eastman
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