Town works shift focus to WPA projects and river wall
The article outlines new WPA related works including water mains on State Street and Avon Place, street resurfacing, and hospital drive rebuilding. It notes river wall labor on the riverfront with 1 646 workers across counties including Gallia Meigs and Washington, along with county staff changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Pipe
State St
Avon Place
Matin Home
Morris
Hospital
C. D. Auleer
Dies at Home Amid Funeral Plans
74 year old Mra Dies at her home Monday after illness. Survived by children Emma Mary Winden Eva Finlan and others. 25 grandchildren. Services set for church with burial at Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Fiering
Emma Mary Winden
Eva Finlan
Duerr
Cit Counhn Duerr
Mide
Weather Forecast Fragments Show Colder Temps and Rain
Fragmented notes indicate colder conditions with rain possible on Tuesday and fair conditions by Wednesday. Observations mention temperatures around 35 degrees and references to France and local district forecasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST de- Ming
France
Whins 87 Leads Meeting of Rho Society
The fragment notes an 87 year old figure and names Eleanor Athms and Betaiema in charge of a meeting for the Association, with unclear roles and agenda. The readable text hints at a local society gathering and organizational leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betaiema
Rardin Tops Broadway Crowd at Paradise Cabaret
Dr. C. L. Jones visiting New York with Howard L. Charter of Athens attended Joe Rardin's opening at Paradise Cabaret Saturday. Rardin appears with Ben Bernies band and received roaring applause three times for his one man band act imitating instruments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. C. L. Jones
New York City
Howard L. Charter
Athens
Joe Rardin
Rardin
Ben Bernie
Dr. Jones
Young Bardin
Court News In Common Pleas Foreclosures And Probates
Court proceedings reveal sheriff sales of tax delinquent parcels in Athens County versus G D Gorham and James Saunders and James Griffith with minimum bids equal to taxes and costs. Foreclosure suit Federal Land Bank versus Isaac Cook set, plus judgments in actions involving Edgar and Bradford Supply Co. Franklin partition orders appointing three commissioners, and school transport judgment to John Chappelear. Probate matters include guardianship hearings, new appraisements, and wills admitted to probate with private sales authorized for cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Stratton
G. D. Gorham
Athens County
James Saunders
James Griffith
Federal Land Bank of Louisville
Isaac
Edgar
Athens
Thomas
Edith L. Matthews
George B. Lash
FE. F. Stocklin
E. R. Walker
John Chappelear
Ames-Bern
M. T. Ellis
Ted Parker
Della F. Wilt
Marian KE. Ansel
John Longdon
Mabel LI
Longdon
Batles
Pearly West
Charles Robinett
Evaline McIntire
Zaleski
J. P. Tucker
Ollie Oakes Wyatt
Bank of Athens
N.B.A
Dorothy Jeffers
Grant Gilkey
William Gilkey
Nora
Catherine Wolf
Jerseyville Man Fined Five Dollars for Intoxication
Don Jeffers of Jerseyville was fined five dollars and costs after pleading guilty to intoxication before Mayor Len B. McCune. Police officials said he was arrested during a fist fight at a Court Street restaurant Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Jeffers
Jerseyville
Len
B. McCune
F.S. Finsterwald
Charles Maple
van Leslie Bradfield
Jeffers
Court St
Chickens benefit from moist warm air in housing says expert
Ohio Poultry Improvement Association field manager G Vickers told Athens County poultrymen that moist air supports chicken health and egg production. He cautioned against dusty dry environments spreading disease and urged insulation against temperature swings and smaller flock groups to reduce bullying and improve growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Vickers
Ohio Poultry Improvement Association
Athens County Poultrymen
Vickers
United States
Mattie Mawhorter Dies After Long Illness at 69
Mattie B Mawhorter aged 69 died at her home in Guysville after a seven year illness from a broken hip suffered in a fall on Oct 1 1928. Born Oct 3 1866 she lived in Rome Township and attended New England Presbyterian Church. Surviving are her brother James and three sisters Mrs Amanda Carpenter Athens R D 3 Mrs Charles Inman Guysville and Mrs D H Linsecott Chauncey. Funeral at New England Presbyterian Church Wednesday at 1 pm burial Sand Rock Cemetery flowers omitted per request.
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Guysville
Mattie B. Mawhorter
A. G
Sarah Morrison Mawhorter
Rome Township
Presbyterian Church
New England
James
Amanda Carpenter
Athens
R. D
Charles Inman
D. H. Linsecott
Chauncey
Sand Rock
Athens Men Bring Back Two Large Bucks From Hunt
Donald Spinny Robinson and O T Williams returned from a Pennsylvania deer trip near Lock Haven with two big bucks. Robinson's buck weighed about 225 pounds and Williams' was slightly smaller. The hunters saw about six deer, mostly does, during the weeklong trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald
Spinny” Robinson
O. T. Williams
Pennsylvania
Lockhaven
Robinson
Williams
Rotary Club Hosts Geography Quiz by Prof C E Cooper
Members of the Athens Rotary Club heard Prof C E Cooper of Ohio University discuss geography in a noon program. He posed questions about lines from Athens through South America and other regional facts, revealing that many members’ geographic knowledge is limited to grammar school lessons.
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Athens
South America
Pacific
Atheny Rotary Club
C. E. Cooper
Ohio University
Cooper
Certificates of election remain uncalled for in county office
Forty five certificates of election are still uncalled for in the office of election clerk C. L. Jordan. Off icers must have these before installation on January 1. Included are five boards of education members, three trustees, fifteen constables, fourteen justices of the peace, one village treasurer, three village councilmen, one marshal, two township clerks, and one trustee of public affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Jordan
Jordan
Boards of Education
One-Rect Play To Be Given Here Thursday
So This Is Paris Green, second in a Thursday night play series at Ewing Hall Auditorium, will be presented at 7 30 by Playshop and Choregi. Cast includes Edward Clifton Martha Wilson and Martin Alexander. Gilbert Green directs Col lines Barke is technical director James Ferry stage manager. Dean FE Chubb will speak on Shakespeare at the same meeting.
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Paris Green
Ewing Hall Auditorium
Playshop and Choregi
New Honorary Dramatic Organization of
Ohio University
Edward Clifton
Martha Wilson
Martin Alexander
Gilbert Green
Collines
Barke
James Ferry
FE. W. Chubb
Boy Scout Campaign Leaders Named for Three Towns
The Hock-Hocking District announces committee selections in Athens Nelsonville and Glouster to back a 1936 fundraising drive. General Chairman Gordon Gray coordinates three independent drives aiming to raise about 3000 dollars to expand scouting.
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Athens
Nelsonville
Glouster
Hock- Hocking
Fred MewKay
McKay
Gordon Gray
Hock-Hocking
Athens County
B. M. Covert
A. K E. Whaley
Karl Beck
Recorder's Fees Rise in November at Athens County
In November, Athens County Recorder Mrs. Georgia Kilpatrick collected 347 01 in fees. One mortgage with 0 pages cost 44 to record. This compares with 263 25 collected the prior year. The month saw 382 chartel mortgages 31 real estate mortgages and 90 deeds recorded plus 23 real estate mortgage cancellations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Kilpatrick
Athens County Recorder
Stone Starts Serving Term for Manslaughter in Ohio Penitentiary
William Albert Stone of New Marshfield, age 31, pleaded guilty in Athena County Common Pleas Court to manslaughter while on trial for second degree murder. He was committed to the Ohio Penitentiary in Columbus for one to a year after the fatal shooting of Kenneth Francis, 28, of Salem, on the night of November 14. Francis died two days later at Sheltering Arms Hospital.
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William Albert Stone
New Marshfield
Athena County Common Pleas Court
Ohio
Columbus
Rolland Ruth
T. R. Bennett
Stone
Kenneth Francis
Salem
Francis
Sheltering Arms Hospital
National Guard Plans For Basketball Team
Organization of a basketball team is planned by Co. 1, 16th Infantry, Ohio National Guard. A practice game with Camp Athens is set for Friday night, Dec. 13. The guardsmen plan to enter the regimental tournament in Columbus next March. Capt. T W Shafer and Lieut. Carlos McCrum attended the National Guard convention in Columbus. Corp. Porter Schuler and Sgts. Clarence McKinstry, Everett Barnhart, Clifford Huggins, Louis McBride, Harold Chadwick, and Richard Williams are taking army extension courses for additional military education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. 1
16Th Infantry
Ohio National Guard
Camp Athens
Columbus
T W. Shafer
Carlos McCrum
National Guard
Porter Schuler
Clarence McKinstry
Everett Barnhart
Clifford Huggins
Louis McBride
Harold Chadwick
Richard Williams
Army
Guard
Loyalty Fund Plan Expanded At Ohio University
Ohio University will expand the Loyalty Fund in 1996 to explain university work and facilities to high school and club groups. President H. G. James announced the plan, calling on faculty and staff to contribute time transportation and financial support while alumni and students help reach high school students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
PTA
H. G. James
AL Hansen
Rufus Putnam
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