WPA Paychecks Arrive for Two Week Period in Athens County
WPA workers in Athens County begin receiving two week payrolls after Christmas. Checks totaling over 3 000 across the county were sorted by timekeepers as office forces in Athens and Columbus prepared the payroll. Officials note no staff cuts will affect the Athens office despite statewide reductions.
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WPA
Athens County
Athens
Colum
Ings H
Karl Lazear
Ohio
Ekier
Jack
Common Pleas Upholds Probate Court Ruling
The Athens County Probate Court ruling in the estate of Laura Dillinger is affirmed by the Common Pleas Court in the suit brought by John Dillinger as administrator of T. J. Dillinger VA Bank of Athena N. B. A. as executor. A divorce case Ernest M Wright vs Forrest B Wright was heard and placed under advisement by Judge O F Rowland.
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Athens County Probate Court
Common Pleas Court
John Dillinger
T. J. Dillinger
Bank of Athena
Laura Dillinger
Ernest M. Wright
Forrest B. Wright
Athens County Common Pleas Court
O. F. Rowland
Prison Holiday Dinner at Athens County Jail
Twenty three inmates at the Athens County Jail will dine on Christmas with a menu by Mrs. Charles Stratton featuring chicken and dressing, sweet potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, fruit, and cake. An extra fruit, nuts, and candy treat is planned for the evening.
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Athens County
Charles Stratton
Dover trustees seek transfer for WPA road project funds
Dover Township trustees ask Athens County Common Pleas Court for permission to transfer 400 from the general township fund to cover their share in reconstructing 18.6 miles of WPA road work. The petition notes 1,174.81 in the general fund. signers include H. & Courtney, William T. Smart, and Oscar Simpson. Oliver O. Kinsey, receiver of Coolville State Bank, is awarded a 2,058.13 judgment against William W. Blackwood for a bank stock assessment.
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Dover Township
Athens County Common Pleas Court
General Township Fund
WPA
General Fund
H. &. Courtney
William T. Smart
Oscar Simpson
Oliver O. Kinsey
Coolville State Bank
William W. Blackwood
Don Ross
Rana M. Waggoner
A. J. Waggoner
Waggoners
G. D. Gorham
Athens County
Rana M Waggoner
Ralph Stone Held On Assault Charge In Athens County
Ralph Stone of Lubrig was bound over to the Athens County Grand Jury under 500 bond after pleading not guilty to assault with intent to kill at arraignment before Magistrate T R Bennett. He was arrested Sunday by Sheriff Charles Stratton.
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Ralph Stone
Lubrig
Athens County Grand Jury
T. R. Bennett
Charles Stratton
John Barker to Spend Christmas at Home
John Barker of Athens, held at Athens State Hospital for observation, has been granted special permission to spend Christmas Day with his parents Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Barker at 91 Central Ave. He will return after the holiday until the observation period ends.
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John Barker
Athens
Athens State Hospital
Athens County Common Pleas Court
A. W. Barker
Central Ave
Public Welcomed to Christmas Eve Service at Good Shepherd
The Choral Eucharist will be celebrated at 11 30 tonight at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in Athens with the public invited by Rev. Lloyd Clarke rector. Oyster fishermen, who despise starfish for harming beds, once tore starfish apart and cast them into the sea unintentionally increasing starfish numbers.
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Good Shepherd Episcopal Church
Athens
Lloyd Clarke
Athens District Prepares for Christmas Cheer and Aid
Athenians wrap up last minute plans as Miners and WPA workers receive pay to boost holiday spending. City finances edge toward year end, Elks distribute 55 food and toy boxes, Salvation Army shelves 60 baskets. Toy distribution continues with volunteers aiding needy families across Athens County though kettles fundraising trails last year. Santa visits Children’s Home with a holiday pageant as shops close for the holiday.
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WPA
Athens
Athens Elks
Salvation Army
Adjt
W. W. Hinshaw
Army
Eugene Shafer
Athens County
Athens State Hospital
County Children's Home
County
Customs Differ But Christmas In Athens Still Means Home
Athens residents recall old Christmas customs from grandfathers’ fires and firecrackers to gifts, feasts, and family gatherings. Men hunted game on Christmas Day while charity was informal, and today many view Christmas as more spiritual amid church services and shared goodwill.
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Athens
Christo
Santa
Catre
Yester-Navia
Father
Junior
Mother
Demurrer Overruled In Industrial Case
Judge O F Rowland of Athens County Common Pleas Court overruled the demurrer by the Industrial Commission of Ohio in the compensation suit of Anna Fouts of Corning. The suit concerns the death of her husband from strenuous work in an oil field per the petition.
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Industrial Commission of Ohio
Anna Fouts
Corning
O. F. Rowland
Athens County Common Pleas Court
Tax Stamp Sale Sets New County Record
A new record for sales tax stamps was set Monday at Athens County treasurer G. D. Gorham's office. More than $1,400 worth of stamps were sold, and the prior week saw $4,259.85 in stamps sold. Monday marked the biggest single day.
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G. D. Gorham
Athens
Gorham
Four Fined in Mayor's Court
Four men arrested Sunday by Athens city officers were fined Monday night after pleading guilty before Mayor Len B. McCune to intoxication. Kenneth Watts of Haydenville was fined 100 dollars with costs and had driving rights suspended six months. Elden Mahaffey of Athens was fined five dollars with costs and jailed for nonpayment. Frank Woods of Sugar Creek and Co. BE Ridenour of Athens were each fined five dollars with costs. Ridenour paid and Woods arranged payment, and both were released.
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Athens
Juilly
Len B. McCune
Kenneth Watts
Haydenville
Guity
Elden Mahaffey
Frank Woods
Sugar Creek, and Co. BE
Ridenour
Costa
Woods
Car Smashes Into Tree During Narrow City Squeeze
Athens NRS manager Thomas Hixenbaugh faced a three car squeeze on Richland Ave this morning and drove into a large tree in front of Athens State Hospital gates to avoid a collision. Front end damaged. repairs estimated at $160.
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Thomas Hixenbaugh
Athens
Muskrat Mink Season Shortened by 15 Days
The State Conservation Council shortened the muskrat and mink open season to December 1 through February 1 for five years due to depletion concerns in the Inland Trapping Area. Miss Ruth Burdette, clerk of courts, has been notified and has sold two 1936 hunting licenses.
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Ruth Burdette
State Conservation Council
Miss Burdette
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