County Board Reaffirms Federal Aid for Athens Health Service
In special session the Athens County Board of Health rejected adding a local assistant to Dr. J M Higgins but approved continuing federal aid as is with a federal sanitarian and nurse. The vote on an additional assistant failed 3 2 while the aid resolution passed unanimously. Federal officials in Columbus prepared to decide which counties receive funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Board of Health
J. M. Higgins
Ohio
Higgins
John Mourn
E. M. McLeod
D. A. Morris
D. M. Sawyer
L. D. Robinson
Columbus
Suez Canal Toll Cuts Planned by 416 Per Cent
The Suez Canal Company controlled by France plans to reduce tolls by 416 percent effective December 15, as France faces anxiety over Italian agitation reported today.
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PARIS
U.P
Suez Canal Company
France
Continu
Friday Deadline for Salvation Army Christmas Baskets
Adjutant William Hillis urged submission of family names by Friday to receive baskets. City agencies will cross check lists to avoid duplicates. Families not reported by Friday will not receive baskets.
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Salvation Army
William Hillis
Rotary Hears Reasons for Far East War
Captain Frederick Pearson of the Ohio University ROTC told the Athens Rotary Club the drive to outlets for exports and years of Far East maneuvering fueled Japan’s invasion of China. He traced a 250 year background of diplomatic and military moves, noting competition among Russia, Japan, Britain, France and Germany over China and its markets.
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Far East
China
Frederick Pearson
Athens Rotary Club
Pearson
Ohio University Rotc
Russia
Japan
Korea
Manchuria
France
England
Germany
India
Shanghai
Food distribution announced for Waterloo Township
Federal commodities will be distributed in Waterloo Township tomorrow, according to a notice from the Relief Office.
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Waterloo Township
Ohio University Officials Seek State Aid for Capital Additions
Dr James urges larger state appropriation or higher student costs to avoid inferior instruction and crowded facilities. He details needs including 650000 yearly for personnel, 130000 for maintenance, and 450000 for capital projects to remedy overcrowding and aging buildings. Preservation of Cutler Hall and a new service building are emphasized along with housing and facility needs across campus.
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James
Ohio University
Morton
Ewing Hall
Ellis Hall
School of Music
Ohio
Hoyt
Principals Gather for NACSSP Discussion in Athens
Twenty five high school principals from Athens Meigs Vinton Perry and Hocking counties met at Athens Senior High School in the first NACSSP sponsored discussion session. J H White of Pomeroy presided and M H Fowler of New Lexington was named secretary. Subsequent meetings will be informal discussion groups on secondary education problems.
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Athens
Meigs
Vinton
Perry
Hocking
National Association of Secondary School
J. H. White
Pomeroy
M. H. Fowler
New Lexington
OU Friends At Meeting
Brief remarks at the Ohio University gathering drew many officials and educators including State Senator Verner Metcalf and Grant Ward from Columbus. Attendees from Athens and surrounding counties featured numerous representative elects and school superintendents visiting from Marietta Wellston Nelsonville and Zanesville.
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Ohio University
Verner Metcalf
Marietta
William O’neill
Washington County
Dr. E. LeFever
Glouster
Athens County
Harry McGregor
Coshocton County
Grant Ward
Columbus
George Banks
W. H. Whetto
Lawrence County
Judge Davis
Pike County
Floyd Mees
Meigs County
Robert N. Betz
Gallia
Cloyd L. Barrielow
Belmont County
Walter Brehm
Hocking County
H. P. Michener
Morgan County
Kenneth Robbins
Vinton County
Paul Ballard
Charles H. Jones
Jackson County
H. L. Sullivan
George W. Jacoby
Gallipolis
Kenneth Ray
Zanesville
Charles Campbell Dies At Coolville Station
Charles M. Campbell aged 68 died at his Coolville Station home after a brief illness. Funeral services led by Rev. E. B. Dean will be held at Coolville M E Church Wednesday at two. Interment in Coolville Cemetery. Surviving are his widow Sophronia Johnson Campbell, two children Charles and Mrs. O E Murphy, and two grandchildren.
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Coolville
Charles M. Campbell
Coolville Station
E. B. Dean
Coolville M. E
Coolville Cemetery
Sophronia Johnson Campbell
Charles
O. E. Murphy
Peter Morse Dies at Albany Home of Son
Peter D. Morse age 79 longtime Albany resident died yesterday at the home of his son Edward in Zaleski after two weeks of illness. He leaves his wife two sons and one daughter. Funeral services are set for Thursday at two in the Albany Methodist Church with burial at Hebbardsville Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday afternoon and Thursday at the Albany home.
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Peter D. Morse
Albany
Edward
Zaleski
Mr. Morse
William and
Martha Morse
Hebbardsville
Health Safety Emphasis at Hock-Hocking Scout Banquet
In Athens 228 attendees at the second annual Hock-Hocking District Boy Scout banquet heard W E Lawrence New York national assistant director of health and safety urge hazards recognition. Troop 56 presented flags and the program included speeches skits and a lantern prize for Chauncey Troop 78.
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Athens County
First Christian Church
Athens
W. E. Lawrence
New York
Boy Scout
Chauncey
Ashwill
R. D. Dalrymple
Kootaga
Scouting In Council
Hock-Hocking
Ed Cole
Arnold
E. F. Sells
Fred Lee Tom
Dismiss Jory In Milar Case Continued Court Proceedings
The trial moved slowly with the defense challenging most questions as Mrs. Fenzel testified as the first witness named in the suit. Probate records were reviewed by Recorder Kilpatrick Deputy Frank Auditor Gibson and Clerk Burdette before the panel was dismissed for Judge Jones to preside. The judge announced the jury would hear the fraud and deceit case with title validity at issue as Mr. Bigger noted difficulty in presenting the case.
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Fenzel
Georgia Kilpatrick
Dorothy Frank
C. O. Gibson
Ruth E. Burdette
W. J. Jones
Jones
Bigger
Ewings Chapter to Banquet at Berry Hotel
Members of the Ewings Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution will hold a dinner meeting Wednesday at 6 45 p m at the Berry Hotel to commemorate the anniversary of Washingtons encampment at Valley Forge December 17 1777 according to Secretary Registrar E S Haller.
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Ewings Chapter
The
Sons of the American Revolution
Berry Hotel
Washington
Valley Forge
E. S. Haller
Poston Community Program for Week of December 12
The Poston Community House outlines a weekly schedule from December 12 to 17. Tuesday features a Women's Club meeting at 7:00 pm with Christmas prep and a discussion on Enrichment of Life Through Books led by Mrs. Tucker and Mrs. Daniel plus carol practice. Continuous activities include a Teddler's Play Group on Wednesday at 7:00 pm, a Food Class Thursday at 1:00 pm, a Music Class at 3:30 pm, and open library and recreation hours Friday from 3:30 to 8:30 pm. The Girls' Club meets Saturday at 1:00 pm.
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Poston Community House
Tucker
Daniel
Carol
Bates Society to Meet for Pot Luck and Gift Exchange
The Bates Missionary Society will gather at the church Friday December 16 for a pot luck dinner and a 10 cent gift exchange. Members are invited to bring a dish to share and participate in the exchange at the meeting.
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Bates Society
Bates Missionary Society
Farmers Union in Ames votes for cooperative hospital plan
Ames Oklahoma Farmers Union approves moving toward a cooperative hospital to guarantee hospitalization for families for any ailment and any length of time in exchange for a fixed monthly fee.
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Ames
Okla
Farmers Union
Vacation Dates Set for Athens Schools and University
Vacations will be observed in all Athens City Schools including Central Elementary East Side West Side and University Elementary School and Ohio University from Friday December 16 to Tuesday January 3. The note lists the district schools and university as observing the same holiday period.
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Athens City
Central
East Side
West Side
University
Ohio University
New River Gorge Bridges Chesapeake and Ohio Trade Route
The piece recalls the 1860s to 1870s push to complete the Chesapeake and Ohio main line through West Virginia. It notes the New River Gorge as the last great hazard, with caverns 1200 feet deep, where rope-suspended surveying and barge transit proved the rail line possible, honoring George Washington's vision and the railroad will to conquer nature for communities served.
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Blue Ridge
Alleghany Mountains
Chesapeake and Ohio
New River
West Virginia
Rockies
Hinton
Kanawha Falls
George Washington
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PYREX
Kerr's
O. U
Houf
Cutler Hall
Northwest Territory
Horton's
Joan Manning
Cline
Charles Campbell
Peter Morse
Son
Neil Crawford
Christian Church
Ba Thackeray
University Faculty
G. E. Ashwill
E. J. Arnold
O. F. Rowland
George Stevens
Parkersburg
C. D. Shafer
C. E. Cornell
John Manning
Athens Troop 55
Jory
Milar
Ewings
Berry
Poston
Fishbaugh
W. Union Street
Needle Club
East Side Needle Club
D. M. Clutter
Maplewood
Quick's Fountain
Moe
Worstell
Supreme Table Pad CO
Cincinnati
George Washington’s Railroad
Chesapeake ’’ Ohio
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