National Legion Commander to Speak in Athens on Founders Day
Milo J. Warner national commander of the American Legion will visit Athens on February 18 as a speaker at the Founders Day program at Ohio University and as banquet honoree. The event, sponsored by the K T Crossen Post, marks his official district visit to the Eighth Legion District including several counties. Warner, a Toledo attorney and Legion founder, has held multiple national and state posts and served in the U S Army in World War I, later retiring as a disabled veteran.
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National American Legion
Athens
Athens Messenger
Ohio
Milo J. Warner
Toledo
American Legion
Ohio University
John DeMolet
Warner
Eighth Legion
Mr. Warner
Vernon McCune
Boston
Ohio State University
1St
Ohio Cavalry
Ohio National Guard
U. S
18Th Cavalry
76Th Field Artil
Lery
176Th Artillery
le Charmel
United States
Army
Ohio State Bar
Toledo Bar Association
Ohio Bar Associations
Toledo Chamber of Commerce
Hocking Miners Plan Meeting at The Plains
Local Union 5096 United Mine Workers hosts a December 21 meeting at The Plains School at 1 p m. Fred Gabriel ident and Mike Krivusti secretary announce officer elections and other business. all members urged to attend. Pilgrim Church offers a Christmas program of recitations and songs on Saturday at 7 30 p m Congress and Ndanges Streets. Probate Court of Athens County suspends hearings on several estate accounts until January 6, 1941 at 9 a m with exceptions allowed. Francis D. White probate judge.
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Hocking
the Plains
United Mine Workers of America
the Plains School
Fred Gabriel
Ident
Mike Krivusti
Secre
Pilgrim Church
Congress and
Ndanges Sts
Athens County
Ohio
Nora Hammond
Asa Hammond
Frank W. Minck
Charles R. Minck
Minnie L. Johnson
A.T. Stuart
Mabel Langdon
Athens National Bank
Elizabeth McClure
John 68. Algeo
Paul H. Roush
Bank of Athens
Guy Hayes
John R. Kasler
May Messenger
Et al
Elmer E. Jacobs
Arnold Nelson Brundige
Lena Mathews
Sarah Ann Koker
Emma Gabriel
James M. Thorn
Francis D. White
Brundrett Named To Farm Security Office
Brundrett named acting rural rehabilitation supervisor for Athens County. He directs rehabilitation loans and advises early applications to handle spring demand. Vaughn Crites moves to Meigs County to open a Pomeroy office. John Bailey and Francise Kincaid join as secretary staff. Enid Swarner continues as home management supervisor for Athens and Meigs Counties.
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Farm Security Administration
Athens County
Bob Brundrett
Washington County
Vaughn Crites
Meigs County
Pomeroy
John Bailey
Francise Kincaid
McConnelsville
Athens
Enid Swarner
Meigs Counties
$150 More Needed for Army Christmas Baskets
Athens Salvation Army reports about half of the $300 goal has been raised in kettles. Mrs. W. W. Hinshaw says at least 135 baskets will be given and 150 hoped for. kettles at the Post Office and on Court Street fund the effort daily until Christmas with Court Street kettles open until 9 p.m.
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Athens Salvation Army
W. W. Hinshaw
Court St
George Church Dies with Columbus Funeral Planned
Mr. E. L. Church of 73 N Congress Street learned this morning of the death of his brother George Church of Long Island New York. George, a veteran hospital supervisor, is survived by a wife three sons a daughter two brothers and two sisters. The body will be taken to Columbus for funeral services on Monday.
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E. L. Church
N. Congress St
George Church
Long Island
N. Y
Veterans’ Hospital
Athens
Columbus
Athens Post Office Extends Hours for Christmas Mail
Francis Frebault postmaster reminds Athens residents the post office will stay open until 6 p m Saturday to handle Christmas mail. Windows open and two city deliveries will occur as on a normal weekday.
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Francis Frebault
Athens
Jury Draw Sets 65 Names for Athens County Courthouse
A grand jury of 15 and two petit juries totaling 65 electors from Athens County were drawn by County Clerk Ruth Burdette Stratton under Judge O F Rowland for the January term. The grand jury reports January 6 and petit juries report January 13 with a second venue later.
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Athens County
Ruth Burdette Stratton
Common Pleas
O. F. Rowland
Florence Watkins
Chauncey
Ralph Justin
Stewart
Lester Judy
New Marshfield
E. L. Church
Congress St
Athens
R & Pithawn Blacss
Truck Driver Fined After Route 33 Crash
Walter Bolen a 38 year old from Nelsonville collided with Charles Grimstead 27 of Glouster on Route 33 just south of Kimberly Road. Grimstead was fined $10 and costs by Mayor Cliff Cornell on a State Highway Patrol charge of unsafe driving. Patrols say Grimstead turned left in front of Bolen causing the incident. Damage to Bolen's car estimated at $50. truck damage minor.
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Kimberly Road
Walter Bolen
Nelsonville
Charles Grimstead
Glouster
Grimstead
Cliff Cornell
Athens
Bolen
Glouster Man Fined for Insufficient Brakes
Nyle Cannon, 25, of Glouster Route 4, pleaded guilty to driving with insufficient brakes before Mayor Cliff Cornell. He was fined $5 and costs after an arrest at 1 30 p m by the State Highway Patrol on Route 682 about two miles north of Athens.
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Nyle Cannon
Glouster
State Highway Patrol
Cliff Cornell
Athens
Baseball Expositions Draw 28 Million Fans in 1939
In 1939, about 28 million Americans paid roughly 30 million dollars to attend professional, semi pro, amateur, and college baseball exhibitions nationwide, reflecting widespread public engagement with the sport.
Debt Hits New Federal Limit At Forty Five Point Nine Billion
The Treasury reported the national debt has surpassed forty five billion nine hundred million, exceeding the former statutory limit. Officials indicate continued borrowing to meet obligations while awaiting congressional action.
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Washington
The
Treasury
Jury Dismissed For Lack Of Prosecution In $553 Case
Ezra Van Horn acting as liquidating agent for the Bituminous Coal Producers Board for District Four filed suit in Common Pleas Court against Western Fuel Co. of Nelsonville for 553.67. The jury was assembled at 9 this morning when a Cleveland firm asked for continuance. Judge Rowland then dismissed the case at county expense of about 100 dollars due to the county's tight finances.
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Ezra van Horn
Bituminous Coal Producers’ Board
District Four
Western Fuel Co
Nelsonville
Common Pleas
O. F. Rowland
Cleveland
Rowland
Hollister Christmas Program Planned at U B Church
A community Christmas program will be held Sunday at 7 p m in Hollister U B Church. The local miners union provides a treat for all. Christian Endeavor will lead with songs readings recitations by children and Santa Claus appearance. A Christmas tree and Yuletide decorations will adorn the event.
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Hollister U. B
Miners’ Union
Santa Claus
BUC Offices Close for Christmas Holiday Hours
The Bureau of Unemployment Compensation will close at noon Tuesday December 24 and reopen at noon Thursday December 26. Claimants in Athens Nelsonville and Murray City report Tuesday morning, while those in Athens Glouster report Thursday afternoon.
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Bureau of Unemployment Compensation
Athens
Nelsonville
Murray City
Glouster
Luckoff Fined for Speeding in Columbus
Herman Luckoff age 47 of Columbus president of Luckoff's Stores was fined $10 and costs by Mayor Cliff Cornell for driving at an excessive speed. State Patrol reported he was arrested December 13 on Route 33 near Chauncey and cited to appear before the mayor today.
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Herman Luckoff
Columbus
Luckoff
Budget Hearing Opens to Public for 1941 Athens County plans
County commissioners heard new input from residents for the 1941 budget at a public hearing. Mrs Krecker and Miss Meddle urged tapping Soldiers Relief Fund funds for Aid to Dependent Children with state and federal matching support. The board proposed a total 336 154.60 budget across Rond Retirement General County and Road funds. Two Washington County orders set salaries for two assistant prosecutors: Summers 500 and Finsterwald 1000.
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Margaret B. Krecker
Athens County Children's Home
Board of Public Assistance
Adn
Bianwaent BF aMedetinne
Athens County
Board of Commissioners
County Budget Commission
Rond Retirement
General County Fund
Washington County
Clifford L. Belt
Belmont County
Ohio
B. F. Beckler, Jr
William M. Summers
R. W. Finsterwald
Athens
Civil Service Tests Announced By U S Commission
The U S Civil Service Commission lists openings with deadlines. Junior calculating machine operator wages and a practical test, closing Jan 16. Metallurgical engineer and metallurgist salaries from 5 600 to 3 200 yearly. Applications rated through Dec 31 1941 for Bureau of Mines posts related to national defense. Obtain details from J L C Kelley, secretary, Athens Post Office or customs house.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Washington
Bureau of Mines
National Defense Program
J. L. C. Kelley
Board of
U. S. Civil Service Examiners
Post Office
Customhous
Athens
Board Accepts Offer of Roe for County Charity Clearing House
The Athens County board of commissioners approved A. B. Roe president of The McBee Co. plan to establish a county wide clearing house for public charity and relief. The system must comply with Ohio law and gain State Welfare Department approval. The offer came at a meeting of the Athens County Citizens Tax Committee.
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Board of County Commissioners
A. B. Roe
The
McBee Co
Mr. Roe
Athens County
Citizens Tax Committee
West Virginia
Ohio
State Welfare Department
White Gift Service At Christian Church
The First Christian Church Sunday School presents a dramatic First Christmas at 9 15 in the morning followed by a white gift service giving food clothing and money to aid needy local families and the Cleveland Christian Orphanage. At 7 pm children perform the nativity scene with musical numbers and group singing. Public invited.
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First Christian Church
Cleveland Christian Orphanage
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Erritt Eddy
Amesville
Guy Webb
Guysville
R. D
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George Closter
Sugar Creek
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Rose Weigand
Myrtle Johnson
Fred Smith
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Ray Poston
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Franklin Kany
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Paul Beckley
Northwood
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Ann Thompson
N. Loncaster St
Elizabeth Phillips
N. Shannon Ave
Franklin Ave
J. W. Rice
Irene Olson
Woodard Ave
Freda Nice
Charles Kuhns
Winifred Hooper
Shade R.D
Hazel Janchius
Fred Weber
Lancaster St
G. A. Banks
T. W. Gold
Glen Thomas
Connie Brown
Trimble
Mary Gist
Mound St
Bertha Canny
Ruth Funk
Morris Ave
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Earl Backus
Merle Gifford
J. C. Atkinson
Beaumont
Morrison Burns
Richland Ave
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Helen Stright
the Mutual Home & Savings Association
Athens, Ohio
E. Washington St
City Hall
Hollister
BUC
Music Box
Everett Windle
Rudy Remple
Gene Autry
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Vera Vague
Barton Maclane
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Schine
Thena
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