Trimble Board Names New Teachers For Township Schools
Trimble Township Board of Education at an adjourned session hired Maxine Weinrich of Vigo as supervisor for Hollister Oakdale and McLeish. Mabel McBride becomes supervisor of music for Greens. Thelma McCormick promoted to commercial teacher in Hollister to fill a vacancy. If finances allow an eight month term will run Sept 1 to around April. Voters will decide in November whether to renew a three mill school levy. approval will extend the term, rejection may shorten it to five months.
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Glouster
Trimble Township
Trimble
Survivors of Civil War Gather for Oakdale Meeting
W D Christman of Oakdale and J W Pletcher of South Center Kan, both Civil War veterans aged 86 and 88, spent a few days together in Glouster during a broader East coast trip. Pletcher, 88, last visited Christman five years ago, traveling from Kansas with family accompaniment.
Finance committee and leaders gather at M E Church
The finance committee and all unit leaders of the M E Church will meet at 7 30 tonight at the church. Business of interest to all members will be transacted.
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Glouster
M. E. Church
Miss Goldie McDaniel Hosts Father’s 70th Birthday
In Amesville on August 27 Miss Goldie McDaniel of Sand Rock held a surprise party for her father’s seventieth birthday. Guests included Mrs. Levi Ogg Mr and Mrs Carl Grand staff and children Miss Lois Saylor of Athens Theo Harter and Mr Aile of Sharpsburg. A large birthday cake was a dinner feature.
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Amesville
Goldie McDaniel
Sand Rock
Levi Ogg
Carl Grandstaff
Lois Saylor
Athens
Theo Harter
Aile
Sharpsburg
Sunday School Contest Stirs Adult Classes
Reading club notes a contest between adult classes with a banquet for the loser. Visitors and relatives are mentioned including Miss Edna Lemoine of Jacksonville, Miss Betty Antle, Clarence Wolf of New Marshfield, Mrs Bertha Jayre, Riley Wolf, Silas Kittle, Mrs Florence Weiss, Victor Sayre, Mr and Mrs Ed Sayre, Miss Irene Johnson of Columbus visiting her father Frank Johnson.
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Edna Lemoine
Jacksonville
Betty Antle
Clarence Wolf
New Marshfield
Bertha Jayre
Riley Wolf
Silas Kittle
Florence Weiss
Victor Sayre
Beverly
Ed Sayre
Irene Johnson
Columbus
Frank Johnson
Sidelights at County Fair
County fair prizes total seven thousand dollars if all divisions classes exhibits purses races and other prizes are claimed.
Competition Draws 241 Entrants for 500plus Awards
More than 500 awards were contested by 241 participants in the event, highlighting a crowded field and strong turnout. The record notes the high level of interest and the breadth of entries across categories.
Trimble Grange Booth Wins Fair First After Slumps
After finishing last place in two consecutive years, the Trimble Grange booth surged to first at this year’s fair, marking a dramatic turnaround and top honors for the local exhibit.
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Trimble Grange
Beveridge Longtime Judge at County Fairs
F Beveridge who judged horticultural and fruit exhibits in Agricultural Hall has served as a county fair judge for 17 years.
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F. Beveridge
New Cable To Be Laid Today In Athens
A large three inch cable containing 1200 wires was laid in the East State Street underground conduit of the Home Telephone Company in Athens. The project will permit removal of poles along East State Street between Carpenter Street and Elmwood Place and extend service further toward Home Street next year. Connections to existing stations will be made by linemen using a new company truck. Officials say the wiring will provide service in East Athens for many years and may allow home connections from alleys or rear lots in the future.
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East State Street
Home Telephone Company
Athens
Carpenter and
State Streets
Elmwood Place
East State
Home Street
Carpenter Street
Telephone Company
Athens County
East Athens
Car carnival rider survives gas-fume crash at motordrome
A motorcycle stuntman at the motordrome crashed into the perpendicular wall Wednesday morning due to gas fumes but suffered only skinned legs and arms and resumed performances Wednesday night.
Giant corn stalks dominate grange booths in Agricultural Hall
Dozens of tall corn stalks, many reaching at least 16 feet, adorned nearly every grange compartment at the Agricultural Hall on Wednesday, drawing attention to the display.
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Agricultural Hall
Red Cross first aid tent treats several accidents at fair
The Red Cross first aid and information tent, used only once last year to locate a lost parent, treated several accident cases at the fair on Wednesday.
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Red Cross
Pop Stand Ad Uses Fair Theme on West Union Street
A humorous roadside sign reads Mom has gone to the Fair but we have pop on ice. The joke ties into a timely event as a youngster runs a pop stand on West Union Street.
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West Union Street
Fair Hand-Book Lists 900 Premium Entries
A historical listing enumerates 900 premium entries in the Fair Hand book. The document outlines various awards and incentives, detailing eligibility and prize amounts across multiple categories. The list reflects the scope of exhibitions and the value placed on competing entries during the event period.
Clothing Drive Seeks Child Garments Here Today
Salvation Army collected seventy clothing donations this morning under Adj. Bernard Stone but could fill only fifty requests. Dresses for girls, knickers for boys, and shoes with stockings are in high demand. contributions will be used for a worthy purpose.
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Salvation Army
Adj
Bernard Stone
Driver questioned in death of 8 year old girl
Columbus police questioned Dan Taylor 25 in connection with the death of Dorothy Marie McNamee 8 who was struck by Taylor's car. The child suffered a fractured skull and right leg.
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Columbus
Dan Taylor
Dorothy Marie McNamee
Taylor
Ex-convict accused in murder of local man
Leroy Parkham, 52, was shot and killed early today in Cleveland. The shooter, an ex convict who was serving time in Ohio Penitentiary, allegedly attacked Parkham over claims he courted the convict’s wife.
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Cleveland
Leroy Parkham
Ohio
Last Mohicans in Wisconsin Almanack Almshouse Life
William Dick, the final Mohican, lives in a Milwaukee county infirmary pondering the loss of his tribe's language and customs. His son, grandson, and many successors have died or forgotten Mohican, he alone knows the old tongue and laments its extinction while recalling Mohican travels and Stockbridge heritage.
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Walter Monfried
NEA
Ilwaukee
James Fenimore Cooper
Milwaukee County Infirmary
William Dick
Ali
Lake Winnere
Abraham Pye
Stockbridge Cornfidge
Mohican
Fox River
Stockbridge
Traffic Count in Chauncey Shows Heavy Saturday Flow
State Highway Department figures show over 2000 vehicles passed the Converse and Main Streets intersection in Chauncey last Saturday. Officials plan to seek a stop light at the busy crossing as Sunday traffic remains heavy through Chauncey.
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Chauncey
State Highway Department
Converse
Main Streets
Seven Mines Operating Today in Chauncey Area
Seven mines are operating today in Chauncey. Mine No. 25 was active Wednesday but idle today. Working mines include Kimberly Ohio No. 1 No. 24 No. 28 Black Diamond L. D. Poston and Poston Mine No. 6 Millfield.
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Chauncey
Kimberly
Ohio
Black Diamond
L. D
Miners Hear Hall at Chauncey Meeting
Local Union No. 358 of Chauncey Mine No. 25 under Manhattan Coal Company met Tuesday night in Chauncey High School auditorium. Elmer Allan presided as president and Floyd Karns served as secretary. Lee Hall district president addressed the gathering.
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Chauncey
Chauncey Mine
Manhattan Coal Company
Chauncey High School
Elmer Allan
Floyd Karns
Lee Hall
Trimble Church of Christ Home Coming Next Sunday
The Trimble Church of Christ in Chauncey will hold its annual home coming on Sunday August 30. Bible School meets at 9 30 a m followed by preaching and communion A basket dinner will be served at noon on the church lawn An afternoon program with speeches and special music is planned Former members and former residents are expected to attend Rev G B Courtney Chauncey is the church minister.
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Chauncey
Trimble
Local Harvest Notes Include Heavy Pumpkin Claim
Colonel Locke relocates to Hocking from Athens while Andy Farrs touts the county’s largest pumpkins. The sweet Kentucky pie variety is said to reach 50 pounds. Henry Evans enjoys a vacation in Minersburg. William Keeton visits friends in town on Sunday.
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Hocking
Locke
Athens
Andy Farrs
Henry Evans
Minersburg
William Keeton
Nelsonville
Clyde Lanning Dies Former Chauncey Mine Worker
Clyde Lanning aged 37 died Wednesday afternoon at his New Floodwood home. He worked at Chauncey Mine No. 25 until illness. Survived by widow, two daughters, five sons, his parents Mr. and Mrs. Mahlon Lanning, two brothers, three sisters, and several relatives including Stella Bledden Gypsy West Virginia and Clara Koon Silas Lanning Mahlon Lanning Jr. and Viola Koon of New Floodwood. Funeral arrangements not yet set.
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Chauncey Mine
New Floodwood
Chauncey
Clyde Lanning
Chauncey Mine No. 25
Mahlon Lanning
Stella Bledden
Gypsy
W. Va
Clara Koon
Silas Lanning
Mahlon Lanning, Jr
Viola Koon
Hamblel family reunion set near Mount Carmel Church
Two family reunions planned with dates and locations. The Hamblel family will meet Saturday near Mount Carmel Church in Morgan County. The Stalder family reunion is scheduled for Sunday August 30 at the Athens Fairgrounds. All relatives urged to attend.
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Chauncey
Hambel
Mount Carmel Church
Morgan County
Stalder
Athens Fairgrounds
Chauncey Personal Highlighted Visits Spread Across Town
Miss Agnes Cunningham returns to Columbus after a Chauncey visit with parents and brother Homer Cunningham and Montford Cunningham. Mrs. Annie Waymer and daughters Flossie and Effie of Columbus visit son Sam Waymer in Beaumont. Virgil Webb goes to Washington DC after Chauncey stay with his mother Mrs Charles Downhour. J B Carter and wife of Columbus visit son and daughter in law B B Carter and family on Converse Street. Mrs Herman Zimmer and daughter Kathryn of Akron visit Chauncey relatives and Hershal Kirkendall and John Spitzer families in Jacksonville. Mrs Zimmer formerly Gladys Spitzer of Chauncey. Luther Spitzer and wife stay in Marietta visiting Chauncey daughters Hershel Kirkendall and Herman Zimmer families.
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Chauncey
Agnes Cunningham
Columbus
Homer Cunningham
Montford Cunningham
Annie Waymer
Flossie
Effie Waymer
Sam Waymer
Beaumont
Virgil Webb
Washington, D. C
Charles Downhour
J. B. Carter
B. B. Carter
Converse Street
Herman Zimmer
Kathryn
Akron
Hershal Kirkendall
John Spitzer
Athens
Jacksonville
Zimmer
Gladys Spitzer
Luther Spitzer
Marietta
Hershel Kirkendall
Lower Plains Personal Notes On Local Movements
The family of Leo Potts moved to Athens from this place on Tuesday. Mrs. Maggie Stevenson of Murray City spent the last weekend with her sister Mrs. Benton Potts here. Walter Gabriel, visiting grandparents Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Linscott Hooper Ridge, spent Sunday with his parents. Kenneth Burchfield spent Sunday and Monday in Columbus visiting Mr. and Mrs. Ralph McCathran. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cook of Athens were here Sunday visiting his parents. Harry Moore spent Monday in Athens visiting his mother Mrs. Frank Moore.
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Lower Plains
Leo Potts
Athens
Maggie Stevenson
Murray City
Benton Potts
Walter Gabriel
A. M. Linscott
Hooper Ridge
Clifford Gabriel
Kenneth Burchfield
Columbus
Ralph McCathran
Frank Cook
F. E. Cook
Harry Moore
Frank Moore
Ruth Nichols Aims to Fly Solo to Europe Again
Ruth Nichols, famed aviatrix, injured in a plane crash en route to Newfoundland for a trans-Atlantic attempt last June, shows rapid recovery in Rye New York and still hopes to become the first woman to fly solo to Europe.
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Europe
Ruth Nichols
Society
Newfoundland
Rye
N. Y
Picnic Supper Honors Guests at Bailey Run
Chauncey Aug 27. Mr and Mrs S P Meldrin hosted a picnic supper at their Bailey Run home honoring Marvin Meldrin Bucyrus and Mr and Mrs Alfred Fillimer Charleston WV. Ten guests attended including Mr and Mrs Alvus Conant Chauncey.
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Chauncey
S. P. Meldrin
Bailey Run
Marvin Meldrin
Bucyrus
Alfred Fillimer
Charleston
W. Va
Alvus Conant
James McHarg Improves After Illness in Athens
James McHarg of Lower Plains, who had been seriously ill after a sudden illness in Athens where he is employed, has shown improved condition. He was examined by a local physician and returned home to Lower Plains.
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James McHarg
Lower Plains
Everett Anderson Visits Grandparents Near McArthur
Everett Anderson visits his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Ward near McArthur for a family visit days after arriving in town.
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Everett Anderson
Mr. and
Mrs. Ward
McArthur
Inmates From Athens State Hospital Visit County Fair
About 350 men and 100 women inmates from Athens State Hospital toured the Athens County Fair on Wednesday. The trip marks a holiday occasion during fair week and the Fourth of July. Men walked to the fairgrounds while women were transported by hospital trucks. The group displayed canes dolls glassware and confections during the day before returning to the hospital in the late afternoon.
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Athens State Hospital
Athens
Golf Distance Judgement Builds Consistent Scoring
The article notes distance on the course is deceptive as players move between holes. It advises not following others but using personal clubs and experience to gauge drive lengths. Scoreboards and memory of hole lengths help golfers estimate distances and improve play.
He Called It Good Cleveland Officer Arrests Man With Load of Beer
Cleveland police stopped a five ton truck near a garage known as relay stop for beer shipments. Officer Sergeant William Bammerlin arrested 28 year old John Robertson after he claimed the beer was good. The officer confirmed the truck carried $2,000 worth of beer.
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Cleveland
A.r.john Robertson
William Bammerlin
Robertson
Bammerlin
Kruschen Diet Pill Claim From Norwich Woman
Mrs. Ethel Smith of Norwich Connecticut reports losing 16 pounds with one Kruschen bottle. She credits the product with better sleep and appetite while on night duty and promises a safe easy fat loss method with half a teaspoon in hot water each morning. A 35 cent bottle lasts four weeks and can be bought at McKee Drug Co Cline Pharmacy Co or any drug store.
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Ethel Smith
Norwich
Conn
McKee Drug Co
Cline Pharmacy Co
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