School superintendents protest proposed bus funding cut
Athens County schools superintendent F. J. Taylor joined a Southeastern Ohio group protesting a state plan to reduce transportation funds for bus contracts. The committee, from 22 counties, warned cuts could bankrupt districts if contracts are fulfilled with local funds. They urged delaying any action until next school year and cited inspections that found buses failing eight or more points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Taylor
Athens County
Ohio
E. N. Dietrich
Southeastern Ohio County Superintendents’ Association
Tion
Taylor
Co. W. Mallett
Morgan County
E. O. McCowen
Scioto County
W. E. Wiseman
Gallia County
F. L. Pollock
Monroe County
State Highway Patrol
Department of Education
State Department of Education
Harold J. Bowers
T. C. McCracken
College of Education
Ohio University
O. E. Hearing
Perry County
State Department
Porter Elected Chairman of Hock-Hocking Boy Scout District
Walter P. Porter of Athens High School was elected and installed as chairman of the Hock-Hocking Boy Scout District at the seventh annual meeting in the First Methodist Church. The event drew over 100 scout leaders and featured remarks by Rev. Dr. John W. Danford and scout officials. Troop 56 won a camping axe for largest parent attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter P. Porter
Athens High School
Hock-Hocking
First Methodist Church
Porter
Harper C. Pendry
Arch Knowlton
Max Wilson
Ed Coleween
Fee Abe
AL Fed
John W. Danford
Methodist Church
R. M. Dalrymple
Athens County
E. J. Arnold
Nelsonville
A. A. Nellis
Athens
Boy Scouts
Troop 56
E. Paul Cotton
Community Chest
G. E. Ashwill
R. J. Schaar
Forest Ranger
East Side School After School Recreation Report
East Side School runs an after school recreation period from 3 30 to 5 00 with 80 students in grades three through six. City Recreation Director Lewis Sabo notes the hour and a half is hardly enough time. Separate periods for boys and girls include lead up games and a sixth grade basketball match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Side School
Lewis Sabo
City
Manufacturers Leaders Speak at Athens Town Meeting
Dr Alfred P Haake economist and Ted Silvey labor executive will discuss What Should the Government Do About the Unemployed at Fine Arts Auditorium in Athens Friday at 7 30 p m under the Ohio University Town Meeting Committee. Haake is president of the National Association of Furniture Manufacturers and has taught at Rutgers University. Silvey is secretary treasurer of the Ohio Industrial Union Council CIO. The event will end with audience questions.
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Athens
Ohio University Town Meeting Committee
Alfred P. Haake
Ted Silvey
Fine Arts Auditorium
National Association of Furniture Manufacturers
Haake
American Economic Foundation
Rutgers University
John R. Commons
Ohio Industrial Union Council of the
CIO
Christmas Play Planned by University Elementary School
The school schedules its annual Christmas pantomime for Thursday December 21 at 7 p m in the Rufus Putnam auditorium. About 250 students participate with 18 in named roles including Mary Joseph shepherds and wise men as costumed pageant unfolds with carols and candle lighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Elementary School
Rufus, Putnam
Mary
Joseph
Bethlehem
Herald Angels
University
Christ
Jesus
Rare Birds Exhibit At East Side School
A display of rare birds from around the world will be shown to East Side School students on Thursday December 14 at 1 o clock. Admission is three cents. Presented by the United States Society of Zoology Washington DC the event covers wildlife preservation pet care and humane training. The live collection includes a talking Mexican parrot a performing rhesus monkey a Central American macaw and birds that climb ladders ride planes roll barrels and tumble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Side School
United States Society of Zoology
Washington, D. C
America
Central America
Sixth graders exhibit illustrated nursery rhymes at East Side
East Side Elementary School sixth graders led by Miss Bernice Kayser present an illustrated nursery rhyme exhibit featuring Humpty Dumpty Little Boy Blue Jack and Jill and other favorites. The traveling display circles through first to third grades and may visit other city schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Side Elementary School
Bernice Kayser
Humpty Dumpty
Little Boy Blue
Jack and Jill
Hospital Admissions and Discharges Noted in Local Area
Mrs. Sarah Ann Matteson of Sugar Creek Route Two was admitted for hip fracture treatment. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Linscott of Athens Route Two welcomed a daughter born Monday evening. Dennis Hanson, 12, son of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Hanson of Sharpsburg, had an emergency appendectomy last night. Mrs. Margaret Cargil of 74 Palmer Street was admitted for medical treatment. Sherman Peters, Ohio University student from Willoughby, was moved to the university hospital today. Miss Rowena Duncan of Trimble Route Two and Mrs. Blanche Castle of 98 Central Avenue were released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Ann Matteson
Sugar Creek
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Matteson
Edward Linscott
Athens
Dennis Hanson
Warren Hanson
Sharpsburg
Margaret Cargil
Palmer St
Sherman Peters
Ohio University
Willoughby
University Hospital
Rowena Duncan
Trimble Route Two
Blanche Castle
Central Ave
County Teachers Meet at First Christian Church
Athens County teachers will attend a dinner meeting this evening at the First Christian Church. Harold Piggot of Parkersburg will be the guest speaker. Troy Township High School students will present a musical program. Attendance aims for 100 percent. last October 151 of 212 teachers attended.
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Athens County
First Christian Church
Harold Piggot
Parkersburg
Troy Township
Athens man fined for intoxication after doorway nap
Woodrow Knox of Athens was fined $5 and costs by Mayor Cliff Cornell on a charge of intoxication. He was found asleep in a doorway of a lodging house on North Court Street Saturday night and arrested by Officer Spe Capt. Charles Maple and McBride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Knox
Athens
Cliff Cornell
Knox
N. Court St
lOtticer Spe
Charles Maple
McBride
Weather drops in Athens after Tuesday warm spell
Rain Tuesday night and early Wednesday cooled Athens temperatures with a noon reading of 40. Tuesday’s high reached 55 and the overnight low fell to 33 as rainfall totaled .28 of an inch.
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Athens
Resinol Ointment and Soap Offer Relief for Itchy Skin
An advertisement promotes Resinol Ointment for eczema psoriasis and irritation including the rectal area. It claims night use reduces scratching and speeds healing while Resinol Soap cleanses irritated skin without excess alkali. Nurses endorse the products and sample requests go to Baltimore Maryland.
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Esinol
Dept
Baltimore
New Students Enroll in East Side Elementary Second Grade
Two new students join East Side Elementary School second grade. Richard Taylor arrives from Cambridge, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Taylor, residing on Sunnyside Drive. Virginia Marquant comes from Millfield, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ora Marquant, living on Franklin Ave. Their teacher is Miss Mildred Giesecke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Side
Richard Taylor
Cambridge
R. O. Taylor
Sunnyside Drive
Virginia Marquant
Millfield
Ora Marquant
Franklin Ave
Mildred Giesecke
Gilbert couple welcome daughter at Sheltering Arms Hospital
Mr and Mrs Wilson Gilbert of 227 W Union St announce the birth of a daughter this morning at Sheltering Arms Hospital. The infant weighs seven and a half pounds. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Harley Gilbert and Mr and Mrs Jess Mansfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Gilbert
W. Union St
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Harley Gilbert
Jess Mansfield
Clothing To Be Collected By Athens Boy Scouts
Athens Boy Scouts will collect clothing next Saturday in a citywide drive led by Clinton Knowlton. After a previous toy and clothing collection for WPA repair and Christmas distribution, a truck will again visit front porches starting at 10 a.m. to gather garments for all ages.
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Athens
Clinton Knowlton
WPA
Knowlton
Lander divorce suit filed in common pleas court
Mrs. Margaret Lander of Nelsonville filed for divorce from Leonard Lander in common pleas court this morning, charging gross neglect and habitual drunkenness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
Margaret Lander
Nelsonville
Leonard Lander
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Dietrich
Ohio University Student Union Grill
Bowers
BOY Scout District
John J. Woolley
C. D. Shafer
A. M. Bennett
Glouster
The
Itinerant Workers’ Union, Hoboes of America
Studebaker
C.I.T
South Bend
Indiana
Stratton Auto Sales
Fern Street
Athens, Ohio
Orak
A. P. Haake
Gilberts
Carter
Nehi Bottling Company
Coal Street
Middleport, Ohio
Ann Sheridan
Warner Bros
Chase Cesterfields
Altuctie
Liccerg & Myers Tosacco Co
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