Brick Plant Near Carbon Hill to Open Soon
Rumors persist in Carbon Hill and vicinity that the Him Clay plant of the former Keener Land and Clay company west of Carbon Hill will soon be put in operation. The property is now controlled by Cincinnati interests, and two or three men have been employed cleaning up the plant, idle for about two years. The new company will manufacture fire brick and earthenware, with possible clay extraction for shipping. About 40 or 50 men could be employed if plans materialize.
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Nelsonville
Carbon Hill
Keener Land and Claympany
Carton Hill
Cincinnati
Displays Good Catch of Twenty Three Catfish at Nelsonville
Nelsonville reports deputy fish inspector Isaac Vaughn showing a 23 fish trot-line string near Swift on the Muskingum River. The catch weighed roughly 50 pounds with 14 on a haerin, part of more than 100 fish removed from the line in five days as he prepared to document the tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Isaac Vaughn
Cine
Swift
Uskingum
Marshmallow and Wiener Roast Honors Bible School Kids
A Friday marshmallow and wiener roast honored the boys and girls of the Bible School. Attendees included Rhoda Cowan Lou Hudson Mabel Martin uth Shunkwiler Claris Phillips lorence Lanning Cathrine Sanborn Douglas Lenning Russel Lenning. Families of local residents visited relatives and revival meetings conducted by Rev. Bob Ossman drew large crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW
Pittsburgh News
The
Bible School
Rhoda Cowan
Lou Hudson
Mabel Martin
Uth Shunkwiler
Claris Phillips
Lorence Lanning
Cathrine Sanborn
Douglas
Russel Lenning
Roy Martin
Famly
Nnne Martin
Charles Nagle
Emily of Lancaster
Ed Decker
Bob Ossman
Kimberly
Ralph Lanning
Murray City
Frank Cook
Revival Attracts Many Inbu chTel Grove
Aug 26 report from Ibuchtel describes an interdo minational revival in a grove near Happy Hollow Hotel led by Evangelist James L. In of Marion. Attendance grows as revival music draws crowds I t plans an all day meeting with a Sunday picnic dinner at the grove.
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Ibuchtel
Happy Hollow Chtel
James L
Marion
Personal mentions brighten weekend visits across towns
Miss Erma Howell Miss Wilmetta rton Virgil Marsh and Bill Wood Middleport were Sunday guests of Miss Margaret Ringhiser at the home of her aunt Mrs Pearl Lea. Miss Arlene Betts and Miss Maxine orth are in Wilmington Ohio for Young Peoples Conference sessions. The Reverend and Mrs Iles K Grammers daughter Elise accompanied them home from Wilmington. One hundred and twenty five are registered at the conference. Miss Muriel Gilbert Columbus is visiting her sister Mrs Donald John. Miss Mary and Don Waller Huntston WV visiting friends for several days. Mr and Mrs N L Horton had guests Mrs Kate mer and daughter Columbus Shannon Turner Lockburne Mrs Flotline Athens. Mr and Mrs C G Sheppard son and daughter Martha spent agX in Columbus. Mr and Mrs N L Horton left to y for Walbridge where they will meet Horton and family. Mrs Carrie Fisk in Columbus the n of Miss Goldie Nye. Miss Nye entertained with dinner Wednesday evening in honor of Mrs and Mrs James Beard and Mayme Keplar spent Sunday in my the guests of Mr and Mrs Ardette. Lucille Willard returned home in Guysville Tuesday after a few days visit with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Alex Dailey. Vandella Keplar visiting relatives in Columbus for several days. Mrs Lew Butterworth and Detroit Mich are visiting in this city. Hedding has returned to To r after a weekend visit at wille and Nelsonville with
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erma Howell
Wilmettarton
Virgil Marsh
Bill Wood
Middleport
Margaret Ringhiser
Pearl Lea
Arlene Betts
Maxineorth
Iimington
Ohio
Oples
The
Churches Christ
Iles K. Grammer
Elise
Wilmington
Conferce
Muriel Gilbert
Columbus
Donald John
Mary
Don Waller
Huntston
W. Va
N. L. Horton
Katemer
Shannon Turner
Lockburne
Rs. Flotline
Athens
C. G. Sheppard
James Beard
Mayme Keplar
Ardette
Lucille Willard
Hmpme
Guysville
Alex Dailey
Vandella Keplar
Fes
Dresden Woolen Mill Secures Large Order
NESVILLE Aug 26 The Woolen Mill at Dresden received a large order for robes and other goods, with fill-in orders during the week. The plant resumed on a 24 basis Monday with many workers in various departments. about 100 men are employed. The mill is a key Dres ny industry and expects weeks of busy output.
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Nesville
Dresden
Hifta
Try
Len
Dresny Industries
Funeral services for Newton Smith held in Nelsonville
Funeral services for Newton Smith were conducted at his Chestnut Street home in Nelsonville with Rev. H A Sayre presiding. Hymns What a Friend We Have in Jesus and Crossing the Bar were sung and burial followed at Greenlawn. Out of town mourners from multiple nearby towns attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Newton Smith
Chestnut Street
H. A. Sayre
Methodist Episcopal Church
Jesus
Greenlawn
William Smith
Vitetta
Joe Wright
Mac
Edward Banks
Freda Hanley
H. P. Reeder
Arthur Reeder
George Holdren
Athens
Charles Keeton
the Plains
Martin Nupp
James Nupp
Angie Glenn
Nat Blake
Cassie Hill
Oscar Reed
Columbus
David Six
Virgil Six
Circleville
Arthur Hagerman
Grove City
Albert Sprangler
Raymond Sprangler
Henry Bolin
Lily Chapel
White Sox blank Blues for fourth shutout of year
Nelsonville August 26 George Garner pitched the Mac Chevrolet White Sox to a 5-0 win over the Buchtel Blues for their fourth shutout of the year and seventh straight victory. Mousy Freeman held to five hits, but errors doomed his effort. Herman Duper had two hits in three trips. Carbon Hill to face All-Stars at Nelsonville tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
George Garner
Mac Chevrolet White Sox
Buchtel Blues
White Sox
Stratton Motor Reds
Carbon Hill
Kimberly Field To Be Tested Shortly by Oil Company
Wittmer Oil & Gas plans a near term test on Kimberly Coal & Land Company property near Kimberly after last year’s gas tests in the local field. Jack Walters moves a rig from the Schaal property near the Athena Brick plant to the new site. Casing on the Nelsonville Gas Company well at Stratton Farm, Happy Hollow, is complete and the company expects to shoot the well in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Wittmer Oil & Gas Company
Kimberly Coal & Land Company
Kimberly
Jack Walters
Schaal
Athena
Nelsonville Gas Company
Stratton Farm
Happy Hollow
Visit Arrangements By Bowen Family In City
Mrs. M. Johnson and daughter Thelmer of Fayette City and Mrs. M. Spangler with son Charles of Zanesville visit Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bowen in Murray City along with Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Bow and daughter Jennet of Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Johnson
Thelmer
Fayette City
M. Spangler
Charles
Zanesville
C. R. Bowen
Jennet
Pittsburgh
Joseph Bowen
Murray City
Party Honors Miss Mildred Cady at 251 West Washington
Miss Mildred Cady of Ravenna was guest of honor at a Monday evening party hosted by Miss Barbara Steenrod at her home on West Washington Street. Music and games entertained the 35 present and refreshments were served. A gift was presented to Miss Cady by the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Cady
Ravenna
Barbara Steenrod
West
Washington Street
Miss Cady
Brick haul on U S 580 contract to finish next week
Nelsonville August 26 hauling of brick on the Athens McArthur Road contract will be completed next week. About 600000 brick remain to be transported, it is stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
U. S
Athens-McArthur
Dean Tommy Arkle Clark Retires After 30 Years
Thomas Arkle Clark known as Tommy Arkle retires at age 69 after creating the dean of men office at Illinois University in 1900. He was famed as the best dressed man on campus to generations of students.
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Illinois University
Thomas Arkle Clark
Tommy ”Arkle
Balboa Druggist Nets Record 692-Pound Marlin
Alfonse Hamann, a Balboa druggist, landed a 692 pound marlin swordfish after a two hour battle off Catalina Island. The catch, measuring 13 feet three inches, is claimed as the largest ever caught. He plans to mount the trophy.
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Alfonse Hamann
Balboa
Haniann
Catalina Island
Rosser Pleads Guilty to DUI in Nelsonville
Jesse Rosser of Nelsonville pleaded guilty before Mayor Bill Hickman to operating an automobile while intoxicated. He was fined $100 plus costs, with driving rights suspended for six months, and jailed at Athens County Jail pending settlement of the fine, after being transported to Athens by Police Chief George Bateman.
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Nelsonville
Jesse Rosser
Bill Hickman
Costa
Rosser
Athens County
Athena
George Bateman
Lodge group to meet at Mrs. Smith home
The Past Noble Grands Club of the Rebekah Lodge will meet at 436 Poplar Street Thursday evening August 27. All Past Noble Grands are expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah
Jake Smith
Poplar Street
Mrs Hattie Gilbert Hosts Sunday School Class Event
Mrs Hattie Gilbert of 323 Kentner Street will entertain her Sunday School class of the Methodist Church and teacher Mrs Charles Monks on Thursday evening August 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Gilbert
Kentner Street
The
Methodist Church
Charles Monks
Mexico City Deputies Hall Gunfight Kills Deputy
In Mexico City a shooting inside the chamber of deputies left Manuel Ruiz of Jalisco dead with seven bullets, Sebastian Allende wounded and likely dying, and Garcia de Alba injured. Witnesses said the initial shot from Ruiz sparked the exchange, allegedly fired by private citizens from Jalisco amid a dispute over Governor Ignacio de La Mora’s acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
U.P
Chamber of Deputies
Manuel Ruiz
Jalisco
Sebastian Allende
Garcia de Alba
Ruiz
Col
Ignacio de la Mora
de la Mora
Harvey Thomas Dies at 72 in Chesterhill
Chesterhill obituary for Harvey Thomas 72 retired farmer who died at his home after a year long decline from lung trouble. Born in Chesterhill he lived in Cleveland five years, married twice first wife Mollie Stubbs died 12 years ago second wife Persius Wallace survives. He was son of Jonathan and Hannah Thomas and the last of his generation. Funeral services set for Thursday at the home.
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Chesterhill
Glen Goddard Dead in Accident at Gladewater Tex
Chesterhill reports the accidental death of Glen Goddard former resident now living in Cleveland Oklahoma. He died at Gladewater Texas with the telegram providing no further fatal accident details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Goddard
Chesterhill
Cleveland
Okla
Gladewater Tex
Location 18 Changed for Teachers Exam
The general teachers examination will be held at the Senior High School Building at 8 o clock Friday due to repairs at Athens Junior High School. See Alex Root for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Alex Root
Police Believe Woman Caused Deaths of Ten
DETROIT Aug 26 Mrs Rose Veres 48 held incommunicado as police probe a string of ten deaths at her Delray area home. Insurance totaling 1588 in her favor linked to the roomer Steve Mak who died after a fall. A witness says Veres admitted involvement and plotted to mislead investigators. Her history includes multiple boarder deaths and old suspicions of alcohol poisoning and carbon monoxide incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Rose Veres
Steve Mak
Mak
County Band Plays School Students From All Parts of County
The All County Band directed by Raymond Connett performs at the Athens County Fair. Comprised of boys and girls from across the county, the group has shown notable improvement in a short time. Connett, the Athens County schools music supervisor, notes weekly rehearsals for over three months at the 4 H Club building on the fairgrounds. Most members are in high school, with a few younger players still small in stature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Connett
Athens County Fair
Connett
Athens County
Fairgrounds
German airliner DO-X departs Charleston for Norfolk
Charleston Ohio Aug. 26 The German airliner DO-X left Charleston at 7 30 a m E S T today en route to Norfolk and then to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
8. C
U.P
Norfolk
New York
Fair Notes At Agricultural Hall Exhibits Drought Strains
In welcome contrast to last summer droughts a 19 foot stalk of Eureka Enailege corn was shown at the Canaan Grange booth in Agricultural Hall. A 16 foot high sunflower stood at the Summit Sum mit New Marshfield Grange booth. Page Mr. Ripley. York Grange displayed two pairs of vegetable Siamese twins. Billie Johnson, 12, grew a golden twin squash and two joined cucumbers were found on Mrs. Retta Lennox farm.
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Eureka
Canaan
Agricultural Hall
New Marshfield
Grange Booth
Mr. Ripley
York Grange
Billie Johnson
Retta Lennox
Hunterdon and Jacksonville Win Games at Glouster
Hunterdon tops American Legion 4 0 as Johnson, Adame and Roof drive early offense in Glouster. Jacksonville 4 Happy Stars 3 features Leach and Shumway delivering four strikeouts apiece and two RBIs as twilight league action unfolds Tuesday night.
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Hunterdon
Jacksonville
Glouster
Gloubster
Hunterdon Fe
Glouster Nees
American Legion
Johnson
J. Adame
Reboe
Roof
Ieeephomy Stephenson
Anderson
Tjornbon
J. Adama
el Ae
ID Anncsaenennawee
Stephenson
Cnwenmnane
Thornton
Adama
Ville
The
Stars
Buteko
Leach
Happy Stars
Shumway
H. Woodson
Happy Stare
AB RH
En Tucker
Riley
C. Woodson
Wilitama
Brown
Lewis
Trucks Deliver Goods To Gypsy Trail Fairgrounds
Trucks brought farm livestock race horses and carnival equipment to the fairgrounds replacing rail transport. Railroads complain of reduced revenue as freight hauled declines and visitors arrive mainly by road rather than train.
Fair offers abundant foods and displays at hilltop lanes
No one goes hungry at the fair with ten stands along the lane at the hilltop. Ice cream and diverse foods fill the grounds while last year’s automobile display has shrunk to a single tent. The 1981 fair tops 1930s in most displays, showing growth and lingering charm.
Busy secretary guides bustling fair grounds
Frank Biddie, secretary of the fair association, appears unhurried amid the crowds yet handles responsibilities that rank him among the most active officials at the fair. His role spans coordinating events, managing vendors, and overseeing fair operations on the busy lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Biddie
The
Fair Association
Biddie
Motorcycle Ring Dashes Through Perpendicular Incline at County Fair
At the Athens County Fair a long unseen event returns to the motorcycle ring as riders zoom along an almost perpendicular incline. Spectators witness dizzy speed and bold stunts reviving a crowd favorite after years away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Johnson Declares Holiday to Attend County Fair and Games
Deve Johnson from the county board of elections declares holidays to attend the county fair on Wednesday Thursday and Friday afternoons. He notes he takes vacation during fair times and at football games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deve Johnson
County Board of Bilections
Johnson
Time brings changes and young asters seek thrills
The piece contrasts mothers on the merry-go-round with younger generations finding excitement in air plane owings as time shifts. It hints at social changes and evolving pastimes among families and communities.
Horses Break Entries Record at Harness Show
A historic harness event reports 180 harness horses entered, a record, alongside a large draft animal presence and many running race horses.
Pontes Race Delights Boys and Girls at Event
Spectators including boys and girls roared with excitement as they watched the pontes race, drawing the biggest cheers of the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontes
Five Killed as Car Hits Baltimore and Ohio Train
Blanchester Ohio residents report a fatal crash when a motor car drove onto a Baltimore and Ohio passenger train. Victims include Harry Leeka, 40, painter. Mrs. Leeka, 43. Robert Watson, 11. Mrs. Thomas White, 53. and Leta White, 13. Watchman Fred Long says he signaled with a red light but the driver ignored him.
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Blanchester
Baltimore and Ohio
Harry Leeka
Robert Watson
Leeka
Thomas White
Leta White
Fairground Park
Fred Long
Leeke
Funeral Attendees From Out Of Town At Amherst McDonald Mourn
GLOUSTER August 26 Those from out of town here for Amherst McDonald’s funeral include Jefferson McDonald Darwin McDonald and James McDonald from Canton Ray Vincent Sr and Ray Vincent Jr with Mrs Desean Day from Columbus Elroy and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Amherst McDonald
Jefferson McDonald
Darwin McDonald
Canton
James McDonald
Ray Vincent
Ray, Jr
Desean Day
Columbus
Elroy
Return From Europe Frank Melligan And Daughters Back Phila Week
Frank Melligan and his daughters return to Philadelphia after a European trip that covered ten countries. They report heat in Hungary and note two familiar landmarks, a church and a school, remain unchanged since their departure. Old friends are scarce. only two cousins are still known to them after many years.
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Oie Aan Akan
Aewm
Little
Misa Paylite
Hungary
Melligan
Last Thursday Closing Glouster Stores Tightens Hours
This brief notes the Glouster stores closed Thursday afternoons previously and will shift to all evening Thursday hours starting next week, with stores remaining open until late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Kiwanis Club Meeting in Glouster at Hotel Gordon
Glouster Kiwanis Club held a Tuesday noon gathering at the Hotel Gordon with fair attendance. No program was planned, but two piano solos by Andrew Chute Jr. entertained members and the attendance prize was awarded to Chas. (B. R. Angle presented the prize)
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Kiwanis Club
Glouster
Glouster Kiwanis Club
Hotel Gordon
I Andrew Chute, Jr
B. R. Angle
Chas
Reunion Guests Gather at Trimble Grade School Event
Aug 36 Trimble class reunion drew numerous attendees at the local grade school. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Paul Camp from Springfield with Joule Gilbraith. Mrs. Mabel Doughty Mapes and daughter Betty of Athens. Ruth Robinson Cook with children. Webber Loake and Corinne Koons with Barbara. Grover, Betties Monica Koons and others. Hart and Coffman families from Corn ing. Rafael Kasier with children. Ernest Grimm and son. Hester McCune with Lucy Peggy and others. Armol family and Bill Shirpy from Trimble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trimble
Paul Camp
Joule Gilbraith
Springfield
Mabel Doughty Mapes
Betty
Athens
Ruth Robinson Cook
Webber Loake
Corinne Koons
Barbara
Myre
Grover
Betties
Monica Koons
Leo
Charles
Columbus
Hart
Coffman
Corning
Rafael Kasier
Ernest Grimm
Hester McCune
Lucy
Peggy
Bill Shirpy
Armol
Athens County Fair All County Band Members Named
Our young people play in the All County Band at the Athens County Fair. The participants are Charles Tinker Charles Johnson William Jansen and Miss Pauline Wemmier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Charles Tinker
Charles Johnson
William Jansen
Pauline Wemmier
Missionary Society Teas Tonight at M. B. Church
The Missionary Society of the M B Church will hold a tea in the church social room this evening at 7 30 o clock. A good attendance is desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
The
Missionary Society of the M. B. Church
Torio Resident Dies At 3 05 P M
Torio reports the death of U r P at 3 05 p m today. The obituary notes the deceased resided locally and the time of death, with no further details in the readable text.
Revolution Reported In Portugal From Madrid
Reports from Madrid on August 26 describe a revolutionary movement breaking out in Portugal. Private advices quoted officials noting unrest and potential instability across major cities and military centers amid growing tensions in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Portugal
Earnest Bernard Killed by Lockjaw Threatens Parishioners
Local report describes the death of Earnest Bernard due to lockjaw last week after a visit to the M. and Church. Parents and several children mourn as officials warn of unnamed dangers and urge caution for parishioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earnest Bernard
Lockjaw
Fragmented notice hints at a personal payment request
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a payment to J Jeeny or Jeeny and a formal address line. The unreadable text lacks clear action, date, or full names to determine a definite notice or outcome.
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Tor
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Kimberly Field
Dean
Tommy
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Mexico
Harvey Thomas
Athens Messenger
Anne Adams
Mes
Sunday Creek Valley
W. A. Craft
Giese McDonald
Myr
Mre
Skinner and Daughter
Xilean
Troy
Europe
Frank Melligan
Phila
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Torio
U.R. P
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Harper Streets
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