Mussolini Targets Ethiopia And Allies, Cogan Says
Dr. Eric Cogan told the Athens Rotary Club that Mussolini attacks a defenseless Christian kingdom in Africa, with Russia Italy and Japan at the heart of global tensions. He noted Ethiopia faces threats as Austria seeks influence, and Japan pursues Far East conquest and economic power.
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Athens
Imost
Africa
Mussolini
Austia
Eeeking
Japan
Far East
Cogan
Non Support Cases Increase in Athens County Court Orders
Prosecuting Attorney Harold J. Rose reports a rising number of non support cases in Athens County with 69 men under court order to pay weekly support. Payments are collected by Miss Elizabeth Milla and sent to mothers, reflecting a system where failure to provide can lead to felony charges and potential penitentiary terms.
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Harold J. Rose
Athens County
Elizabeth Milla
Mussolini Ethiopia War Threat Dominates League Meeting
Dr. Cogan warned that Mussolini’s conquest of Ethiopia could trigger a world conflict with Africa, noting Italy, Britain, France, and Japan shaping a quadrilateral risk. He argued the Kellogg Briand pact has failed to prevent war as nations dissect the Italian Ethiopian clash in a September League of Nations session.
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Ethiopia
Mussolini
Japan
Cogan
Africa
League of Nationa
Free Course Offered for Band Players
Robert Prince Athens High School music director announces a free instrument instruction course for band members. Classes run daily at 9 am and 1 pm for beginners and advancing students. Interviews available to help choose the best instrument and fit into the fall schedule for seventh through twelfth graders.
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Robert Prince
Athens High School
Mayor McCune Speaks to Kiwanis on Athens Improvements
Athens Mayor Len B. McCune addressed the Kiwanis Club praising the city water works and new facilities while noting bond issues failed. He described a four to six week electric rate survey at no city cost and signaled openness to adjustments if rates are high. He praised the police for strict enforcement and noted more arrests in 18 months than in the prior four years. Dr John T Sprague joined the club as a new member.
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Athens
Len B. McCune
Kiwanis Club
Hotel Berry
McCune
Athena
Industrial Accidents Report in Athens County
The July report from the state division of safety and hygiene records one industrial accident fatal in Athens County and one causing permanent disability. Seventy nine compensation claims were filed with 22 over seven days lost time, 11 for seven days or less, and 44 medical cases with no time loss. Total days lost amounted to 2,554.
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Athens County
State Division of Safety and Hygiene
Dean Family Reunion at Athens County Fairgrounds
A reunion of the Enoch John and Cyrus Dean families will be held at the Athens County Fairgrounds next Sunday September 1. Relatives and friends are invited to attend and bring basket lunches for a noon picnic.
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Enoch John
Cyrus Dean
Athens County Fairgrounds
Probate Court Reaches Decisions On Local Estates
In Athens County Probate Court the estate of Job William Kuhns is valued at 2635 and passes to his widow and three children with no inheritance tax. Mary C. Reeves estate valued 2607.78 goes to her husband tax exempt. Thomas Parfitt Jr estate may be insolvent with Florence Parfitt ordered to receive and allow creditor claims. Common Pleas Court sets jury trial dates for Ohio v Harry Holsington, Willis v Industrial Commission, Holcomb v Industrial Commission, Phillips v Industrial Commission from Sept 3 to Sept 6.
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Job William Kuhns
Athens County
8. M. Johnson
Mary C. Reeves
Thomas Parfitt
Florence Parfitt
Common Pleas Court
Athens County Common Pleas Court
Ohio
Harry Holsington
Willis Ve. Industrial Commission
Holcomb Va Industrial Commission
Phillips
Industrial Commission
Treasurer clarifies Athens County tax penalties
G D Gorham county treasurer explained how delinquent taxes may still be paid to avoid penalties. He noted that penalties for prior years can be removed only by paying in full before Sept 1, while penalties for the current year cannot be removed. Second-half personal tax collections likely begin the first week of September.
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Athens County
G. D. Gorham
Gorham
WPA warns counties on refusing work control
The Ohio WPA division informs Ray Noble that refusal to work on WPA projects in eight Athens District counties can stop federal aid. It directs notifying relief offices when individuals refuse placement or disengage after placement, with FERA to suspend funds for the noncompliant. The notice also states WPA cannot support workers who walk off projects causing closures, shifting responsibility to local communities.
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Ohio
WPA
Ray Noble
Works Progress Administration
Athens
Noble
FERA
Plan Air Acts At Picnic Here
A leap from an airplane by a bat wing diver and sky writing will highlight the National Brands Independent Merchants Picnic at Athens County Fair grounds on Sept 22. Paul Shannon. Roger Connor. Gordon K. Bush. Len B. McCune. Dr. Jacob Tarshish named for roles. First prizes include a $700 automobile and various a prizes and gadgets.
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National Brands Independent Merchants
Athens County Fairgrounds
Paul Shannon
Roger Connor
Gordon K. Bush
Len B. McCune
Jacob Tarshish
Columbus
Civil Service Tests Announced by Athens County Board
J L C Kelley secretary of the Athens County civil service examining board announces openings in several federal and public health posts. Vacancies include bacteriologists cytologists epidemiologists mycologists senior pathologist and relief/refuge leadership roles with salaries ranging from 1 680 to 4 600 yearly. Positions are with the U S Public Health Service Treasury Refuge Bureau and Department of Agriculture. Applications available at the Post Office.
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United States Civil Service
J. L. C. Kelley
Board of Examiners
Athens County
U. S&s. Public Health Service
Treasury Department
Bureau of Biologics Survey
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D.C
Court filings reveal applicants from multiple towns
Chester A Hingmen 31 Sco feld Barracks Honolulu Velme Curfman 23 Coolville daughter of Mr and Mrs C C Curfman Fiorilane Rugasi 21 Athens Route 2 son of Mr and Mrs Sam Rugasi Lauritta Cooney Athens Route 2 daughter of Mr and Mrs John Cooney application
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Chester A. Hingmen
Scofeld Barracks
Honolulu
Velme Curfman
Coolville
C. C. Curfman
Fiorilane Rugasi
Athens
Sam Rugasi
Lauritta Cooney
John Cooney
Nelsonville Drum Bugle Corps Places Eighth in State Con
Nelsonville drum and bugle corps of Glenford Dugan Post No 229, American Legion, finished eighth in the state finals at Dayton amid 12 corps. They scored 89.475 percent and earned prize money, with strong showing despite small-post status.
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Nelsonville
Glenford Dugan
American Legion
Dayton
Ohio
Elyria
Toledo
Alliance
Dover
Bentley Post
Cincinnati
Lima
Lorain
Norwood
Massillon
Cleveland Heights
Nelsonville Corps
Ernie Lewis
Ernie
West Point
Martin L. Davey
Colleen Moore
Wendell W. Keily
New Deal Club Plans For Picnic Outing
The Rooney Davey New Deal Club of Athens County met in Nelsonville on Aug 26 with eight members present. Dr C G Dew presided and new members were added. Officers for the newly formed Marshfield Carbondale club will be elected and details of the Democratic picnic at the Davey Donahey Club House will be announced soon.
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Nelsonville
Rooney Davey
New Deal Club
Athens County
Buckeye Ballui
Washington Street
Nelsonvi
C. G. Dew
Marshfield-Carbondale
Davey-Donahey
Rainbow Class Picnic At Mrs. Ruscoe Home
Nelsonville report notes the Rainbow Class of the Christian Church holds a bold picnic supper at Mrs. Dorothy Ruscoe’s home in Kimberly on Wednesday evening at 6 p.m. Members with cars are asked to meet at the Y M C A at 5 30 o'clock prior to the event.
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Nelsonville
The
Christian Church
Dorothy Ruscoe
Kimberly
Hudnall Fined On Assault Charge In Massachusetts Case
Jake Hudnall of New England pleaded guilty before Magistrate T R Bennett to assault and battery. He was fined $5 and costs with the fine suspended on condition of good behavior and the costs to be paid.
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Jake Hudnall
New England
T. R. Bennett
Joseph Lister pioneers antiseptic spray invention breach
Joseph Lister, famed surgeon, first used antiseptic methods and developed a three legged pump that sprayed carbolic acid during a procedure, delivering antiseptic spray to both surgeon and patient and marking a milestone in infection control.
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Joseph Lister
Frank Tedrow Rites Set for Wednesday
Nelsonville notices funeral plans for Frank Tedrow lifelong resident age 70. Services at Warren Funeral Home Wednesday at 2 PM conducted by Rev. Lloyd Evans. Death from heart attack confirmed by Coroner L F Jones. Survived by wife Laura Moorehead Tedrow two children and several relatives.
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Nelsonville
Frank Tedrow
Warren
Lloyd Evans
The
Presbyterian Church
Tedrow
Adams Street
Wendell W. Kelly
L. F. Jones
Athens
Isaiah Tedrow
Laura Moorehead Tedrow
Columbus
Frank Jr
Violet Briggs
Nashville, Tenn
J. P. Tedrow
Huntington
W. Va
W. R. Burnell
Akron
G. W. Gibbs
John Cross
W. W Kelly
Warrene Peneral
Final Tribute Paid Memory of W. W. Kelly
Funeral services for W. W. Kelly Jr. were largely attended at the Legion Home. Meg Lloyd Evans led the service with In the Garden of Tomorrow while Robert Kinney delivered the Legion tribute. Pallbearers from allied groups and uniformed Glenford Dagen Drum Corps attended. salutes and taps marked Creentlown. Distances sent attendees included Detroit Cleveland Columbia Urichaville Rutland and Athens area names.
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Nelsonville
Creentlown
Funors
Aaron Head
Cleveland
Lone Shannon
Jacky Pearson
Ted Garrett
Detroit
Will Tedrow Crookeville
J. R. Ward
Btelic McQuade
Misa Octa Powers
Columbia
Paul Reed
Ted. Ubrichaville
John Crosse
Ida Gibbs
George Gibbe
Harry
Donna
Juanita Helly
Ife Rowland
Bob Campbell
Don Davis
John Powers
Athens
Ed Bryan
Rutland
Hauling Mail Contract Awarded in Nelsonville
Bernard Eyre of Nelsonville won the Post Office Depart ment contract to transport mail between the C and O depot in Nelsonville and the local post office. The bid was $20 a month, higher than the previous $5 rate, and the department opened the bids after solicitation. Postmaster L J Eberle noted only two trips daily are required, with much mail moved by truck.
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Nelsonville
Bernard Eyre
Post Office Department
Kyre
L. J
To Meet in Country Nelsonville Presbyterian Missionary Society
Mrs Delbert Walls hosts the Presbyterian Missionary Society gathering at her country home with a 6 o clock picnic dinner. Mrs McCullough oversees the supper, Mrs Saltz arranges transportation, and Mrs Lloyd Evans will lead the program after the dinner.
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Nelsonville
Delbert Walls
Presbyterian Missioniry Society
McCullough
Saltz
Lloyd Evans
Debutant Norma Brighton Millen Plans Return Home
Norma Brighton Millen, freed after 18 months imprisonment, smiles as she envisions a fresh life. Her husband was executed for murder, and she intends to return to Dedham, Massachusetts.
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Norma Brighton Millen
Dedham
Mass
Hamm family to move to Ashtabula with son in band
Mr and Mrs Ward W Hamm depart Nelsonville for a new home in Ashtabula. They take along Robert Mann their 15 year old son who will enroll in the local school and join the band.
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Nelsonville
Ward W. Hamm
Ashtabula
Robert Mann
James Mann
Woman's Benefit Association Meeting in Red Men's Hall
The Woman's Benefit Association will meet tonight at 7 30 in Red Men's Hall Nelsonville. A birthday lunch will follow the meeting.
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Nelsonville
Woman's Benefit Association
Red Men's Hall
Nelsonville Connett home-coming to be held Sunday
The annual Connett home-coming takes place Sunday in Connett with a basket dinner served. The reunions are consistently well attended.
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Nelsonville
Connett
Teacher Returns Nelsonville Miss Cornelia Scott
Miss Cornelia Scott of Nelsonville High School returns from summer work at the University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh.
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Nelsonville
Cornelia Scott
Nelsonville High School
Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh
Degree of Pocahontas Sponsors Midweek Benefit Bingo
The Degree of Pocahontas hosts a benefit bingo on Wednesday at 8 15 PM. The event closes a series of parties and patrons should bring tickets. In addition to regular bingo and door prizes, several special prizes will be awarded.
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Nelsonville
Pocahontas
Mayor Nelsonville Fines Drunk City Resident
Carlos Linton pleads guilty at arraignment before Mayor G. Holland in Nelsonville. He is fined five dollars and costs for intoxication.
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Nelsonville
Carlos Linton
G. Holland
Weekend Visits and Funeral Notice From Ohio and Kentucky
The item lists a set of weekend visits across several households in Columbus Ohio and nearby areas. It notes a funeral for Mrs. Grace Martin and confirms several families traveling back to Lexington Kentucky after visiting relatives in Athens Ohio.
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Nelsonvints
James Knight
Jimmy
Ville
W Ve
A. Gaughter
Clarisy Columbus
Grace Martin
Paul Reochrichsville
Ran
Nelsonville gathering honors son Philip Nelsonville
A attention filled home gathering in Nelsonville honored Philip with local families present. Attendees included Mrs. Meade Whyte Mrs. Mary The occasion featured guests Miss Guinah Amy Jo Dewhurst and several named residents from nearby Lebanon Colum and Ken.
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Nelsonville
Charles H Fines
Philip
Carol Jean Lewis
Joe Linscott
Chubby
Davis
Stanley Partlow
Bobbie Finsterwald
Guinah
Amy Jo Dewhurst
Frank Minnerlow
Fredaldine Beveridge
Meade Whyte
Mary the Little Boat
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