7000 Acres Will Be Added To Athens District Land
The Athens District of the U S Forest Service plans to submit 7000 acres for purchase approval at a National Forest Reservation Commission meeting in Washington next week. About 2000 acres have been optioned recently, with total acquisitions hoped to reach 7000 by next June under a 35000 dollar appropriation. The expanded land will raise Athens District forest area to 25000 acres, mostly in Athens Perry and Hocking counties with some in Vinton. Also 1000 acres have been optioned in the Marietta District covering Washington and Monroe counties, with appraisal by William Reid. Phyllis Lovell, 16, is ill with scarlet fever per the County Health Office. her parents are Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Lovell of Bern Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
U. S. Forest Service
National Forest Reservation Commission
Washington
R. J. Schaar
Perry
Hocking
Vinton County
Marietta
Monroe
William Reid
Phyllis Lovell
Phyllis
Carlos Lovell
Bern Township
Is Epilepsy Inherited Can It Be Cured
A booklet presenting famous doctors opinions on epilepsy is offered free to readers who write to the Educational Division at 535 Fifth Avenue New York NY Dept D-434 Ady. The notice invites inquiries and promises expert views on inheritance and curability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue
New York
N. Y
Dept
Ady
Gunder Lands Shark First Try of Season
Sarasota report shows nurse shark weighing 200 pounds landed by Dr. G R Gunder of Coolville on the Winner during the boat’s first Gulf trip of the season. A 250 pound catch of red and black grouper was also reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarasota
Fla
G. R. Gunder
Coolville
Gulf of Mexico
AHS Students Win Rankings On Honor Roll
Athens Senior High School announces honor roll lists for the second six weeks. Seniors earning at least a B average include Jack Beasley John Hess Richard Lillie Robert Tyroler Melvin Green Verle Hughes Don Maurer George Maxwell Robert Durst Marie Tucker Patty Daugherty Gloria Davis Mildred Ford Norma Gibson Ruth Hammerle Elizabeth Lavelle Kathleen Orr Betty Pinkerton Rosalie Shafer Mary Allen Frances Alexander Betty Bird Mary Burns Mary Charonis Anne Danford Ellen Davis Connie Dent Jane Gross Hester Hartman Margaret Matters Dorothy Pennell Margaret Pratt Roberta Reynolds Dorothy Roads Betty Wakefield Jane Wamsley. Juniors listed include Joe Dilley Lee France Max Baughman Jack Grover George Peckham Lewis Pierce Bill Roberts Warren Stack James R Williams Betsy Bailey Virginia Bingham Doris Buck Jane Finsterwald Betty French Mary M Graham Jean Herron Elizabeth Krecker Elizabeth Kolenich Luella La Follette Betty Maxwell Wilma Baker Jane Bayless Judy Birge Martha Copeland Kathryn Finsterwald Martha Hoisington Doris Mathews Dorothy McAllister Jean Miller Patty Sherrard Jean Watts. Sophomores named are Daryl Baird Martha Lou Dowler Ruth Ann Grover Betty Lu Henderson Annabelle Houck Betty McCaskell Ruth Alice Wright Wanda Cole Marjorie Gaston Marjorie Gibbons Barbara Danford Hattie Lu Grones Gene Kissner Joanne Leben Jane Maccombs Fauntelle Martin Dorothy Pearson Mary Jeanne Williams Ben Fulton Howard Bobo Richard Ingerham Frank Baker Kenneth French Henry Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
O. L. Wood
Jack Beasley
John Hess
Richard Lillie
Robert Tyroler
Melvin Green
Verle Hughes
Don Maurer
George Maxwell
Robert Durst
Marie Tucker
Patty Daugherty
Gloria Davis
Mildred Ford
Norma Gibson
Ruth Hammerle
Elizabeth Lavelle
Kathleen Orr
Betty Pinkerton
Rosalie Shafer
Mary Allen
Frances Alexander
Betty Bird
Mary Burns
Mary Charonis
Anne Danford
Ellen Davis
Connie Dent
Jane Gross
Hester Hartman
Margaret Matters
Dorothy Pennell
Margaret Pratt
Roberta Reynolds
Dorothy Roads
Betty Wakefield
Jane Wamsley
Joe Dilley
Lee France
Max Baughman
Jack Grover
George Peckham
Lewis Pierce
Bill Roberts
Warren Stack
James R. Williams
Betsy Bailey
Virginia Bingham
Doris Buck
Jane Finsterwald
Betty French
Mary M. Graham
Jean Herron
Elizabeth Krecker
Elizabeth Kolenich
Luella la Follette
Betty Maxwell
Wilma Baker
Jane Bayless
Judy Birge
Martha Copeland
Kathryn Finsterwald
Martha Hoisington
Doris Mathews
Dorothy McAllister
Jean Miller
Patty Sherrard
Jean Watts
Daryl Baird
Martha Lou Dowler
Ruth Ann Grover
Betty Lu Henderson
Annabelle Houck
Betty McCaskell
Ruth Alice Wright
Wanda Cole
Marjorie Gaston
Marjorie Gibbons
Barbara Danford
Hattie Lu Grones
Gene Kissner
Joanne Leben
Jane Maccombs
Fauntelle Martin
Dorothy Pearson
Mary Jeanne Williams
Ben Fulton
Howard Bobo
Richard Ingerham
Frank Baker
Kenneth French
Henry Miller
Olive Tablets Offer Liver and Digestive Relief
A vintage health ad touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a remedy for constipation and sluggish liver bile. It claims the tablets stimulate bile flow to aid digestion of fatty foods, tone intestinal action, and promote elimination. Available in 15¢ 30¢ and 60¢ sizes at drugstores.
Pre-Holiday Safety Parade Sponsored by Local Firms
Athens plans a Friday safety parade at 3 30 pm with the theme Never Forget to Be Careful. Capt J J Lynch arranges the driverless magic car tour from S Congress Street to Beasley Ford Garage, highlighting caution amid holiday traffic. Local sponsors include Matthews Oil John Jagers Funeral Home L C Mead and F J Beasley Wholesale Grocery Co with more to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Lynch
Athens
Court St
Fred R. Beasley Ford
E. Carpenter St
S. Congress St
Ing
Court
Carpenter
Ford
Mathews Oil Company
John Jagers Funeral Home
L. C. Mead
F. J. Beasley Wholesale Grocery Co
Eighth Grade Wins Tourney in Athens Junior High Volleyball
The eighth grade team won all games in the Athens Junior High Girls Athletic Association tournament. Captained by Dixie Genter, the eighth graders listed include Donna Ayers Geraldine Gibbons Betty Heavener Sally Link Sheila Summers Frances Noble Virginia Llewellyn Dixie Foraker Betty Mead Judy Johnson Javanta Young Betty Bartlett and Captain Dixie Genter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Junior High Girls Athletic Association
Dixie Genter
Donna Ayers
Geraldine Gibbons
Betty Heavener
Sally Link
Sheila Summers
Frances Noble
Virginia Llewellyn
Dixie Foraker
Betty Mead
Judy Johnson
Javanta Young
Betty Bartlett
Mary Lou Coury
Etty Tabler
Geraldine Josten
Winifred Dixon
Marilyn Covert
Betty Junod
Mary Jane Martin
Mary Nash
Dea McPherson
Ruth Williams
Dora Starkey
Kate Seaman
Marian Droz
Arlina Race
Wilma Potts
Vern Kern
Evelyn Millican
Margueritte Bartlett
Louise Blackford
Betty Chandler
Marjorie Gaston
Ethel McEwen
Jeanette James
Death of Earl Heavener at Holzer Hospital
Earl Heavener age 33 of Poston died early today in Holzer Hospital Gallipolis after a stroke suffered Monday night He leaves three daughters his father six sisters and one brother with his mother deceased Funeral services set for Friday at 2 pm at Poston Methodist Church burial in W Union Cemetery Rev Gilbert Courtney will officiate Friends may visit at the home of Mrs John Law Poston
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Heavener
Poston
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
Doris Bradburry
Clarice
Betty
Jean
John
John Southerton
Harry Porter
John Law
Ernest Watkins
Dayton
Everett Dishong
Powhatan Point
Herbert Bradburry
Millfield RD
Poston Methodist Church
Gilbert Courtney
W. Union Ct
Jay-Cees Meet Tonight at Court Theater Building
The Athens Junior Chamber of Commerce holds its first meeting in the new Court Theater Building tonight at 7 30. All members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Junior Chamber of Commerce
Court Theater
County Officials Attend Vinton Courthouse Dedication
The Athens County Commissioners left for McArthur this morning to attend the dedication ceremony for the new Vinton County courthouse and jail this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
McArthur
Vinton County
City Plans Relief Bond Issuance for Athens Families
City will issue relief bonds to 55 Athens households on relief through Jan 1, funded by the city share of delinquent taxes. County relief director Fred Shafer said the bond plan was approved by council and will commence once certified by the State Tax Commission. Orders will be issued via the county relief organization to save city costs of a relief director and pre-audit requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens City
Fred Shafer
Bart Davidson
Service Safety
State Tax Commission
Shafer
Mrs. Nancy Creamer Dies in Parkersburg
Nancy Creamer 89 died at her daughter’s Parkersburg home after a short illness. She was born in Monroe County Ohio and lived near Coolville for 60 years. Survived by sons Benjamin John and William. daughters Alice Nancy Bernice and Birdie Bernathan. 27 grandchildren 36 great grandchildren and sister Mrs Pennybacker. Funeral at White’s Chapel Coolville Friday at 2:30 p m with burial in the church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolville
Nancy Creamer
Charles Graham
Parkersburg
W. Va
Creamer
Montroe County
Joseph Abbott
White's Chapel
M. E
Benjamin Creamer
John Creamer
William Creamer
Alice Cook
Nancy Swift
Birdie Branigan
East Liverpool
Bernice Graham
Charles Pennybacker
Rockland
Makers of Soft Drinks At Dinner in Athens
Forty manufacturers of soft drinks from Wheeling Huntington and Parkersburg West Virginia Ports mouth Zanesville Cambridge Wellston Jackson Middleport Crooksville Chillicothe Logan Lancaster Columbus and Athens attended a dinner at the Hotel Berry Tuesday night. The addresses were given by Chief Inspector Kryder and State Inspector Swaim of the Division of Food and Dairies on the New Food and Drug Act and on labeling their products. J C Myers secretary of the Ohio Bottlers conducted the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
Huntington
Parkersburg
W. Va
Portsmouth
Zanesville
Cambridge
Wellston
Jackson
Middleport
Crooksville
Chillicothe
Logan
Lancaster
Columbus
Athens
Berry
Kryder
Swaim
Division of Food and Dairies
J. C. Myers
Ohio Bottlers
Emergency appendectomy at Sheltering Arms Hospital
At Sheltering Arms Clarence Neal Jr 11 son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Neal Sr 241 N Congress St underwent emergency appendectomy last night Isaac Kern Athens Route One admitted for medical treatment last night Mrs Emma Vorhes Wellston released from hospital
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Neal, Jr
Clarence Neal
N. Congress St
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Isaac Kern
Athens
Emma_ Vorhes
Wellston
Medical Society Opposes Health Board Proposals in Athens County
The Athens County Medical Society adopts a unanimous resolution opposing the 1940 proposals of the Athens County Board of Health as a comparative health hazard. Dr. J. M. Higgins retires as commissioner. Dr. E. A. Person of Murray City named successor with his brother E. A. Person of Athens named sanitarian. Officers for the coming year include President C. N. Sanders and Vice President L. D. Robinson. speakers were Dr. J. J. Koons and Dr. R. C. Kirk of Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County Board of Health
Athens County Medical Society
Nelsonville
Health Board
J. M. Higgins
E. A. Person
Murray City
Higgins
Person
Athens
Medical Society
Athens County
Athens County Health Commissioner
The
C. N. Sanders
Millfield
L. D. Robinson
Guysville
C. R. Hoskins
B. R. Goldsberry
J. R. Sprague
L. D. Nelson
the Plains
J. J. Koons
R. C. Kirk
Columbus
Traveler of Orient Addresses Students
Samuel W. Grathwell spoke at Ath ens Senior High School on Tuesday, describing life in the Orient from his ten years in China. He was the third speaker in a Chicago School Assembly Service series featuring speakers and musicians for the current school year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel W. Grathwell
Europe
Japan
Korea
Formosa
China
Athens
Grathwell
School Assembly Service of
Chicago
Leland Stanford University
Orient
Scout Group To Hold Meeting and Supper
The District Annual Meeting with a potluck supper for Scout masters Scouters parents of Boy Scouts their wives and friends will be at Athens Methodist Church on Tuesday Dec 12 at 6 30 p.m. A district chairman and other officers for the coming year will be elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Methodist Church
C. D. Shafer
Harry Mettler
A. M. Bennett
Ed Cole
Walter P. Porter
Mother of Nine Dies in Athens Hospital
Mrs. Leona Andrews aging 36 of Glouster died early today at Sheltering Arms Hospital after a Caesarian birth last week. The infant son is reported to be doing nicely. Survived by husband Albert Andrews and nine children, five daughters and four sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leona Andrews
Glouster
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Pittenger Announces Athens Office Visit Thursday
Glenn H. Pittenger manager of the Bureau of Old Age Insurance field office in Zanesville said an itinerant office will be held in Athens on Thursday from 1 to 3 p m at 8 W State St. Employers and employees may present problems and questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn H. Pittenger
Bureau of Old Age Insurance
Zanesville
Athens
W. State St
Luchs Presents International Film Program at Stewart High
Rev. Fred E. Luchs of Athens screened Palestine Syria Egypt and seven European nations for Stewart High School Monday evening. After each reel he shared travel experiences across the Atlantic from trips in the last five years. Prof. Raymond Slutz assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palestine
Syria
Egypt
Europe
Stewart High School
Fred E. Luchs
Athens
Local business directory segment lists Athens firms and services
A continuation of the business pages catalogs numerous Athens area enterprises across industries. Entries include banks furniture stores hardware suppliers service shops restaurants transportation firms and professional services reflecting the town’s commercial breadth.
Mary L. Foster Dies After Major Surgical Operation
Mrs. Mary Louvisa Foster aged 85 died Tuesday night at Sheltering Arms Hospital after a major operation. widow of William Foster longtime Athens County resident. Survived by two daughters Mrs. S R Crossen Albany and Mrs L H Stanley The Plains, a son W C Foster Albany, and three grandchildren. Funeral arrangements not set. friends may visit the Crossen farm in Albany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Louvisa Foster
Sheltering Arms Hospital
N. Congress St
Bernard Stanley
the Plains
Kendell Crossen
New York City
S. R. Crossen
Albany
Athens area institutions list
A collection of local organizations including Farm Security Board Athens Flooring Company Old Age Pension Office East Side School Central Elementary West Side School Senior High School Junior High School American Express Agency The Fair Store The McBee Co. Bethel's Grocery The Athens Messenger The Athens Co. Farm Bureau Co-Op Assn. The Athens Chick Hatchery Sheltering Arms Hospital C QO Freight Office.
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Optometric Service
S. Court
Gunder
Shark
AHS
Athens, Ohio
Jim’ Lynch
Jay-Cees
Athens Pharmacy
North Court Street
Traveler of Orient
Pittenger
Luchs
Colonial Finance Co
Bennett Ice Cream Co
Carpenter Hardware Luckoff's
L. C. Mead Oil Co
Dr. T. H. Morgan Bardin Brothers Co
FE. F. Sells Furniture
F. W. Woolworth Co
Jones, Jones & Erskine
Lawrence G. Worstell
Gordon B. Gray
T. R. Bennett FE
R. Walker, Ins
Security Savings Bank
Athens Flooring Co
Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric
Hot Dog Restaurant
Jean Dress Shop
Acme Dry Cleaners
Bobcat Restaurant
McPherson Shoe Repair
Wonder Bar
Athens Junk Company
Athens Bottling Works
Athens Lumber Co
Buick Co
Cross Brothers
Carl's Lunch Dr. J. M. Higgins
Buck & Burk
D. Shafer Co
Taylor Stores Inc
Standard Brands Inc
Harris Furniture Store
Athens Cash Feed Sprague Storage
Ohio Cleaners
Foster B. Cornwell
Kerr Hardware
Drake’s Jewelry Store
Wilcox & Barstow, Ins
Walsh Electric Co
Steppe’s Beauty Shop
Milldeck Shoe Store
Mary L. Foster
Vicki VapoRub
Williamson Heater Company
Gertrude Hall
Ohio
G. H. Martin
Richland Ave
Triplife
Studebaker
Studeba
I.T
South Bend, Indiana
STRA
Fern Street
TTON
Aiaury
Member
Federal Reserve System
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