Arthur E Morgan to Speak at Ohio University Convocation
Dr. Arthur E. Morgan former TVA chairman will visit Athens on March 20 to speak at an Ohio University convocation sponsored by the O U Engineers. Morgan, a noted engineer and former Antioch College president, designed and supervised major flood control and conservancy projects and helped craft Ohio Conservancy Law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur E. Morgan
Tennessee Valley Authority
Athens
Ohio University
Morgan
Ohio
Dayton
Yellow Springs
Greene County
Miami Conservancy District
Antioch
Roosevelt
Pli
TVA
United States
Cincinnati
Northwest
St. Cloud
Minn
St. Francis Valley
Arkansas
Minnesota
Mississippi
Colorado
New Mexico
Memphis
Tenn
Oem Conservancy
Organ
Pueblo
Colo
University of Colorado
Case School of Applied Science
Cleveland
Walton Walton Members Sell New Hunting Licenses
The Athens Chapter of the Izaak Walton League will elect officers at Tuesday night’s city hall meeting. New hunting licenses are on sale through four Walton clubs at Wheaton Kerr hardware Moore Store and by Harry Dalton to raise funds for restocking Athens County game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Izaak Walton League
Waltonians
Wheaton
Kerr Hardware
Moore
Harry Dalton
Athens County
Knights of Columbus Plans Anniversary Celebration
At a special meeting in Athens Council Knights of Columbus initiated eight candidates into the First Degree. The council plans to confer major degrees on a class of 35 from Athens and surrounding councils on January 8. A silver anniversary banquet, entertainment, and dance will be held on January 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Riecker Hears Dan Law Case In Athens Court
Judge Carlos M. Riecker heard John E. Snow administrator of Charles F. Snow estate seek a permanent injunction against Dan Law. Snow had a temporary injunction last summer to stop hay cutting on the Snow estate. Law claims right to cut hay on 30 acres under an oral contract with the late Snow. He says the injunction damaged him by $1,000. No decision announced. Week’s schedule listed cases in Athens County Common Pleas Court including Southern Ohio Electric Co. vs City of Nelsonville and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlos M. Riecker
John E. Snow
Charles F. Snow
Dan Law
Snow
Law
Athens County Common Pleas Court
Southern
NYA Adviser Joseph Pataky Visits Athens Today
Joseph H. Pataky acting adviser in NYA education research visited Athens to study the local program evaluation underway. In the Ohio NYA Evaluation Review he defines evaluation as a continuous process showing how well the program helps youth meet their needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph H. Pataky
National Youth Administration
Columbus
Athens
Ohio
NYA Evaluation Review
Mr. Pataky
District hospital updates on patient conditions
At Sheltering Arms Mr. Don Baker of Baker Settlement remains in critical condition after admission on December 7. Mrs. Flossie Young of 50 Shafer Street underwent major surgery last night and is described as fair today. Mr. George Regan of Athens Route 3 was admitted for medical observation today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Baker
Baker Settlement
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Baker
Flossie Young
S. Shafer St
George Regan
Athens R. D
NYA To Open Muskingum Work Experience Center
Harold D. Cooperrider and John W. Howell announce a final push to enroll Perry and Hocking County youths in NYA for the Muskingum Work Experience Center near Leesville Dam. About 300 Ohio youths will enroll, with a village style campus housing dormitories and workshops for metalworking woodworking drafting and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold D. Cooperrider
John W. Howell
NYA
Perry
Hocking
Muskingum
Murray City
Ohio
Leesville Dam
Schoenbrunn State Park
New Philadelphia
Carroll County
Villace
New
Muskingum Center
Courthouse Week Review Highlights New Filings and Titles
New cases filed last week include Industrial Loan Co versus O F Croy and Elizabeth Croy for mortgage foreclosure and several appeals against the Industrial Commission of Ohio by William Bowling William Morrison and Charles Gould. The title department issued 179 automobile titles generating 169 30 in income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clerk of Courts
Industrial Loan Co
O. F. Croy
Elizabeth Croy
William Bowling
Industrial Commission of Ohio
William Morrison
Charles Gould
Clerk of Court
Marriage Licenses Issued in Athens and Nearby Areas
Last week marriages were issued to Orville Clifford McVay and Mary R Whaley both of Athens with clerks Burber Perkins and Joan Stanley. In Glouster John Vickroy and Mildred Adams and Leland Wilson and Maurine Cornwell also listed with clerks. Probate Court adjudicated two non support cases one for contributing to delinquency and three for delinquency of minor children. Jury was ordered for Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Clifford McVay
Athens
Mary R. Whaley
Hebbardsville
Wilbur Perkins
Joan Stanley
John Vickroy
Glouster
Mildred B. Adams
Leland Wilson
Maurine Cornwell
County Recorder Notes On Recent Filings
Recordings last week in the county recorder's office show 19 mortgages 23 deeds 3 leases 3 miscellaneous 62 chattel mortgages and 13 mortgages released across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Recorder’s
Dog licenses go on sale in Auditor's Office
Licenses for male dogs cost 1 dollar and for females 3 dollars with spayed females at 1 dollar. Sales run from December 20 to January 20. Licenses required for all dogs three months or older.
County to Receive Federal Surplus Supplies
The Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation announced Athens County will receive surplus supplies soon. Commissioner Walter Maccombs met with George S. Holdren and D. H. Daugherty to ensure deliveries go to relief use and avoid competing with normal trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation
Athens County
Walter Maccombs
George S. Holdren
Children’s Home
D. H. Daugherty
Athens County Infirmary
Maccombs
Wood Named As Examiner In Ohio Unemployment Service
Thomas A Wood of Athens was named a claims examiner grade four by A M Whitmer in Columbus. The appointment takes effect now for District 5 with salaries from 130 to 183 dollars monthly. Wood scored 90.33 in the Civil Service exam. Cline M Matthews of Middleport earned 103.15 after military credit, Wilbur S Hutchins of Nelsonville 88.28 with service benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A Wood
Robert S. Wood
Athens
Columbus
A. M. Whitmer
Ohio Unemployment Compensation Commission
Wood
Cline M. Matthews
Middleport
Wilbur S. Hutchins
Nelsonville
Courthouse Study Brings Plains Students Face to Face with County Government
H W Humphrey of The Plains High School led his social science class to the Athens County Courthouse for a hands on look at county government. Students interviewed officials, observed a jury drawing, and studied deeds recording and marriage licenses, gaining practical insight into courthouse functions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Humphrey
the Plains High School
Athens County
Mr. Humphrey
Humphrey
Karl Gardner
Common Pleas Court
Train Sanity Builder Aids Schizophrenia Patients
A toy electric train is reported to help treat schizophrenia at Wadsley Mental Hospital. The lunacy board plans to repeat the experiment in other hospitals and seeks similar distractions for women patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Wadsley Mental Hospital
Rainfall 15 Tons in Second Almanac Says
The 1939 Bell System almanac notes rain falls at about 15 tons per second on Earth. It cites extreme 1.03 inch per minute rain at Opid's Camp California in 1926 and frost occurrences nationwide. The almanac also recalls the 1909 Republic distress signal and offers free copies at the Athens Home Telephone Co.
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Greenland
Antarctica
Bell System
Athens Home Telephone Co
Opid
California
United States
Florida Keys
Florida
Gulf Coast
Arizona
Riverside
Yellowstone National Park
H. G. Tattersall
S. S. Baltic
FSA Offers Character Based Loans to Athens Meigs County Farm Families
The Farm Security Administration announces five year rehabilitation loans at five percent interest for farm families unable to obtain credit through standard channels. Eligible applicants must show farming experience and plan a sound management program. funds cover livestock machinery equipment seeds and subsistence but not real estate. Applications through M. T. Haines in Athens or at the Meigs County agent's office in Pomeroy on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Meigs County
Farm Security Administration
M. T. Haines
FSA
Haines
Security Savings Bank
Pomeroy
Constable Is Jail Prisoner After Altercation
Andy North of Lathrop a constable from Bern Township was jailed by Deputies Evans and Day after being stopped on North Lancaster Street for intoxication. He claimed a man robbed him of $11 his badge and weapons but officers recovered his items. State Patrol later arrested Phil Harris of Logan for drunken driving on Route 33 and he faces arraignment tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy North
Lathrop
Bern Township
Charles H. Evans
State Patrol
Phil Harris
Logan
Route 33
Nelsonville
Harris
Rome Grange Plans Installation January Tenth
The Rome Grange will install new officers January 10 at the Grange Hall in Canaanville in a double installation with Canaan Grange. Officers include W. B. Spear master and C. A. Richardson overseer among others. the prior meeting December 14 featured an exchange of gifts and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Fred FE. Dorr
Theodore Rowell
George Starkey
Ceres
Nettie Nickoson
Pomona
Velma Person
Flora
Margaret Hayes
Pedestrian Dies After Car Strikes 81-Year-Old Cyclist
Escondido California Harvey Rainer, who distrusted automobiles and rode a bicycle for safety, died after a car struck him. Rainer, 81, had four decades of accident-free cycling before the fatal collision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Escondido
Cal
Harvey Rainer
Rainer
Man with mechanical hands arrested after deer kill
Charles C. McGonegal, a man without both hands, was arrested in Pleasanton California for killing a deer with a rifle aided by two mechanical hands. The arrest followed his failure to turn in the carcass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handless
Pleasanton
Cal
Charles C. McGonegal
McGonegal
Health Insurance Approved by California Medical Association
California doctors secured statewide approval from the American Medical Association for a low cost health insurance plan. The California Medical Association house of delegates voted for the program, set to start in 60 to 90 days with unlimited medical and limited hospital services. Subscribers pay 2.50 to 2.65 dollars monthly, with initial membership limited to wage earners earning 2500 dollars or less annually. A family rate will be offered later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
California
American Medical Association
House of Delegates
California Medical Association
Snow and Rain Hit Pacific Coast Areas
Snow and rain sweep the Pacific coast with 12 inches of snow on nearby mountains. Torrential rainfall floods lowlands of Southern California and triggers landslides on fire-damaged hillsides. Canyon homes in the Santa Monica mountains suffer damage as highways are blocked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
U.P
California
Santa Monica
Death of Mrs. Frank M. Boyles at Grove Kansas
Mrs. F. M. Boyles dies December 6 at her Grove Kansas home at age 86. Former Athens County resident, she leaves nephew Ralph Hawk of Woodland Ave in Athens and several other relatives in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank M. Boyles
Grove
Kans
Stores Open Late For Christmas Shoppers In Athens
Retail stores in Athens will stay open until 9 p m each night this week, announced by C C Cornell president of the Athens Retail Merchants Association. Grocery stores will close at the usual early hours Monday through Thursday but will open until 9 p m Friday and Saturday nights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
C. C. Cornell
Athens Retail Merchants Association
Glouster Cemetery Records Ordered by City Council
Glouster city clerk will start January 1 to maintain burial records in Glouster Cemetery. No record has existed for years. Officials say records will ease buying and selling lots. Council also bans extra work for prisoners serving fines, permitting only time needed to pay the fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Glouster Social Notes Honor Galloway Couple
A Sunday dinner party at Mr. and Mrs. Gene Galloway celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary on December 20. The event featured a white cake with a red 30, starry table decor, various readings and songs, and dainty refreshments for 22 members plus two guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Galloway
R. C. Galloway
Herman Janchius
Jessie
Mary
Christine Galloway
James Galloway
Raymond Giles
Crooksville
R C. Galloway
Trimble Ladies Aid to Meet at Mrs Grace Sayre Home
The Ladies Aid Society of the M. E. Church in Trimble will gather at Mrs Grace Sayre's residence on Wednesday at seven o clock. A gift exchange will be held during the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society of the
M. E. Church
Trimble
Grace Sayre
Daughters of Union Civil War Veterans Plan Christmas Meeting
The group will meet Tuesday evening in the Lt. O. O. F. Hall for a Christmas party with the last two veterans, Mr. Christman and Mr. Moody, as guests. A two cent gift exchange is planned and all members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of
Lt. O. O. F. Hall
Christman
Mr. Moody
Death of J. N. Steppe Reported in Ironton
Mr. J. N. Steppe died prompting Mr. and Mrs. Claude L. Steppe of 30 North College Street to travel to Ironton today to be with family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude L. Steppe
N. College St
Ironton
Steppe
J. N. Steppe
Enjoy Party by Willing Workers Class at Bingman Home
Members of the Willing Workers Class held their annual Christmas party at Mrs. C. A. Bingman’s home Friday evening with Mrs. Mae Dunnett and Mrs. William Williams assisting. The program included carols, devotional by Mrs. P. J. Stanley, a scripture reading from Matthew 2 and prayers, plus readings and a duet, highlighting Mrs. Charles Kirkbride and Mary Boroff with Helen Kirkbride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Bingman
Mae Dunnett
William Williams
P. J. Stanley
Ellis
Christmas Program Draws Large Church Audience
A large audience attended the Christmas program at the Church of Christ on Sunday evening. The program featured scripture reading by Esta Cunningham, solos by Jackie Dunlap, a playlet titled The Happiest Time, carols by the Junior Choir, and a benediction. The event was organized by Mrs. Ralph Nida, Mrs. Clophia Smith, and Mrs. Ira Stansberry with pianists Marcella Jonas, Mary Jane Morris, Vera Kinney, and Mildred Nida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis Ann Kinney
Ralph Nida
Clophia Smith
Ira Stansberry
Marcella Jonas
Mary Jane Morsris
Vera Kinney
Mildred Nida
Roseville Team Wins GLOUSTER at Schmidt Recreation
Roseville defeated the home team by 162 pins in a Sunday match at Schmidt Recreation in Zanesville. Shipley led Roseville with three consecutive 190 games and Baker rolled a 201 single. A return bout is planned for Friday, December 30 at local alleys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Roseville
Schmidt Recreation
Zanesville
Shipley
Baker
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Chance
Courthouse Week Review
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Athens Messenger
Almanac
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Dowler & Ferguson
Funeral Home
Athens, Ohio
Pacific Coast
F. M. Boyles
Honor Galloway
Mary Hawk
Israel
Mrs. James
Hazel Pride
Santa Claus
Jerry Colbert
Porter Scively
Harve Sayre
Rolland Colbert
Bernard Colbert
Mary Margaret Colbert
Buchtel
Walter Williams
Margaret Virginia
Thea Anderson
Fred McCoy
Amesville
Ernest Jones
Carson Vernon
William Stahl
Elza Morris
Mathew Dawson
Paul Bingman
F. D. Kinney
H. A. Rodgers
J. E. Anderson
Church of Christ Bible School
Loyal Daughters
Santa
Stansberry
Nida
Smith
MR. Steppe
Church of Christ
Prindlees
Guy A
Wolf
G. J McAllister
P. Parkson
J. Wolf, Jr
J Johnston
U. S
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Richarn FE
Byrd
France
Charles Quantre
Henry Plummer
Billy the Kid
Beotland Yard
Daniel Boone
Buffalo Bill
Pawnee
Washington
Jefferson
Lincoln
Theodore Roosevelt
Wilson
Lindbergh
Chas
Napoleon
Corporal
Great Britain
Centa
BYRRD
Washington Service Bureau
Preederick M. Keery
Thirteenth St
Washington, D. C
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