Walton Lake Plan Fund Increased for Izaak Walton League Site
The Izaak Walton League in Waterloo Township moves closer to a dammed lake project dubbed a fisherman's paradise. A Dalton Ramsey team reported 26 pledges of 50 dollars each, with four pledges for two lots. The plan offers members a 50 dollar lot lease or repayment with interest within 10 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Izaak Walton League
Waterloo
Harry Dalton
Harvey Ramsey
Dalton
Carl Ferguson
Charles Stratton
C. D. Heck
Harvey Baker
Myron Dewey
J. M. Higgins
Harry Swank
Fred James
Morris Gross
H. Kempton
Carl Beasley
H. R. Hawk
Mark Seiple
Harry Foster
Louis Tyroler
W. F. Burk
James Sweeney
William Casley
Fred Beasley
Clarence Wolf
L. C. Mitchell
Albany
Guy Graham
C. O. Gibson
Will Gross
Judge Tyroler
League
L. F. Jones
Athens
Dalton-Ramsey
Lightning Strikes Three Times at Easler Kasler Farm
In Athens a fashion of damage from a single electrical storm hits Harmon Easler and Kasler farm as lightning struck their Easter home, killed a cow, then destroyed a 38 by 68 foot barn with basement dairy, machinery, 40 tons of hay, and family automobile. Insurance coverage was incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Harmon Easler
Trimble R. F. D
Kasler
Shade Board Awards Bids And Hires For Schools
The Shade Board of Education awarded the coal bid for the coming year to Pure Fuel Coal Co. of Pomeroy and employed W. H. Hampton to handle the coal. Lewis E. Buell became superintendent. Bus drivers were hired including Faye Pierce, William Chappel, Robert Morrison, Clarence Friess, Edson Coen, Amon Hixon, Carl Snow, and Albert Hawk. Pearl Smith was named janitor for the new building and Charles Bobo for the older one. Buell announced fourth grade will be taught by Naomi McNeal and fifth grade by Robert Bobo. The Sunday Messenger had mis-stated these assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shade Board of Education
Pure Fuel Coal Co
Pomeroy
W. H. Hampton
Lewis E. Buell
Nelsonville and
Wooster
The
Shade Schools
Faye Pierce
William Chappel
Robert Morrison
Clarence Friess
Edson Coen
Amon Hixon
Kenney
Carl Snow
Angell Ridge
Albert Hawk
Mann
Pearl Smith
Charles Bobo
Buell
Naomi McNeal
Robert Bobo
Sunday Messenger
Athens High School names candidates for 1937 football team
Athens Grid Coach Pete McKinley issued a call for candidates to report at the school gym Tuesday at 9 30 in the morning. A brief meeting will precede equipment issue and practice is set to start Wednesday morning.
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Pete McKinley
Athens High School
4-H Girls From Athens County Go To State Fair
Two Athens County 4-H club members advance to the Ohio State Fair in Columbus after winning Athens County fair style review contests. Mary Lee Thompson of Amesville won complete costume, Sue Kostival of The Plains won well dressed girl. They will compete at 1 p.m. Wednesday with advisors Mrs. Ernest Grosvenor and Mrs. Ruby Tinkham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Ohio
Columbus
Ross Wright
Mary Lee Thompson
Amesville
Sue Kestival
The
Plains
Miss Thompson
Athens
Kestival
Ernest Grosvenor
Ruby Tinkham
the Plains
Miss Kostival
August 31 Star Forecast Hints Change and Delays
The Stars Say for Tuesday August 31 presents a lively day with progress from lunar configurations but possible setbacks from illness or the death of an elderly person. Expect unexpected changes and new employment directions with strong creative insight but postponed practical tasks. A birthday risks delays and postponement, while a child may procrastinate though smart and capable, with late-life success.
Clover Farm Outing Draws Huge Crowd in Marietta
Thousands of Clover Farm members from Southeastern Ohio and West Virginia gathered at Civitan Park for a picnic and entertainment day. The event featured a bathing beauty revue, fat man contests, air show by Ohio National Guard, fireworks, and multiple contests won by Marietta and Athens residents. Local leaders directed activities with Clover Farm staff and Beasley Co. participants.
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Clover Farm Organization
Ohio
West Virginia
Civitan Park and Fairgrounds
Marietta
Athens County
F. J. Beasley Co
Clover Farm
Athens
Danny Tolson
Charles Moe
Elliott St
Mary Alice Wagner
Buchtel
C. B. Richardson
McConnelsville
Tressa Swain
Long Bottom
Charles Walter
Chauncey
Captain Sunderland
Lion
J. W. Mines
Rattlesnake Eats Chickens and Is Trapped at Oklahoma Home
In Dilton Oklahoma Gail and Kessler’s four foot rattlesnake devoured three canaries before bulging from a bird cage. The couple trapped it and killed it with a broom. The intruder entered through a partly opened screen door. In Boston a judge weighs alarm clocks and shoe polish as hospital necessities for timing X rays and nurse neatness.
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Dilton
Okla
Gail Kessler
Kessler
Dignity
Boston
John J. Crehan
Water Sparks Drilling Push in Bolivar County
GreenvilleMississippi reports a drilling campaign in Bolivar County after rumors of natural gas in well water. Oil scouts were sent when observers noted flames from an open faucet after striking a match to the water.
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Greenville
Miss
Bolivar County
Former First Lady Clue Word Puzzle Challenge
A crossword style puzzle lists many clues across and down including references to a former First Lady, political figures, fabrics, tools, and geographic terms. The mixed clues span from historical figures to everyday items, inviting solution of horizontal and vertical entries.
Can You Afford a Horse and Buggy or an Airplane
Two local doctors compare living with horse and buggy to modern auto life and urge readers to consider aviation's value. The column notes aviation ads, private flying prospects, and upcoming air show plans with multiple pilots, clubs, and events including National Brands airshow and military plane demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL Knouff
John
W. B. Wright
Mike Murphy
Earl Stein
Better Meat Prices Linked to Drought and AAA Policies
A Chicago reporter traces 1934 35 drought and AAA programs as causes of high beef prices and poorer quality steaks. He notes cattle losses, reduced corn feed, and government culling, with fatter cattle expected as new corn crops rise. Also mentions Imperial Airways Heracles logging a million miles and carrying 80 000 passengers.
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Chicago
U.P
Packing House
Institute of American Meat Packers
AAA
Imperial Airways of
England
Heracles
Fire marshal rescues heated cushion on city street
City Fire Marshal Harry Dalton, his son Paul and Fred James drive near Athens when a parked car emits smoke from a blazing seat cushion. Dalton pulls the cushion and a surprised youth from the car. the youth had just reignited the cushion, but extinguished it himself after Dalton’s intervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Dalton
Paul
Fred James
Athens
W. Washington St
Dalton
Mail Fair Premiums Inside of Two Weeks
Premiums won by exhibitors in the Athens county fair will be mailed within two weeks. Mrs. Dorothy Parmiter announced that about 1000 dollars will go to adult class winners and 500 dollars to 4-H club prize recipients. Enthusiasts meanwhile form gliding clubs and build ships to learn flying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Dorothy Parmiter
Herb. J. Parker
Mabel Collins Sues Ralph Collins for Divorce in Ohio Court
Mabel Collins filed a divorce petition in the Court of Common Pleas, Athens County, Ohio case 16058 against Ralph Collins of South Gate California for willful absence. Hearing set on or after March 12, 1957, with attorney R W Finsterwald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Collins
Ralph Collins
South Gate
California
Court of Common Pleas
Athens County
Ohio
Asturia Miners Oppose Franco Seek Last Stand
In Asturias 25 000 miners prepare to fight to the last man as Franco's army drives west from Santander into the Sierra Escudo. The province remains cut off from Valencia with little food and no hope of fresh supplies for winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hendaye
U.P
Asturias
Francisco Franco
Santander
Sierra Escudo
Valencia
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the Stars
By Genevieve Kemble
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Carl Hubbell
Aurora
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Sheila
Doorrug
South American Republic
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Dana Cooley
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Gordon Bush
Clarence Barnhill
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Lake Erie
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Parkersburg
Richard M. Brockway
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W. L. Martin
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Red Young
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Maurine Cornwell
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Athens Pharmacy
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