World traveler cites fears of looming war among great powers
E. C. Ramsey told the Athens Rotary Club that distrust runs high as war seems likely among Europe and Asia. He warned dictatorship has wrecked economies, Japan faces hollow victories in China, and Germany Italy and Japan push munitions growth while people lack basic needs.
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Tokyo
E. C. Ramsey
Athens
Europe
Asia
Africa
England
France
Germany
Italy
Russia
Japan
United States
Ramsey
China
Hitler
Civil Service Exams Open for Agronomy and Parasite Work
The U S Civil Service Commission announces open competitive exams for Agronomist soil conservation and associate and assistant agronomists with salaries from 2600 to 3800 a year in the Soil Conservation Service plus junior scientific aide parasitology at 1440 a year in the Bureau of Animal Industry. Full information from J L C Kelley secretary at the Athens post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Department of Agriculture
Soil Conservation Service
Bureau of Animal Industry
J. L. C. Kelley
U. S. Civil Service Board of Examiners
Athens
Local Legion Plans Athens Motion Picture Shot by Community
The K. T. Crossen Post of the American Legion considers a locally filmed motion picture shot entirely in Athens. It would feature many local residents and be shown here late in February. The post monthly meeting will be at 7 PM in the post home at 73 South Court Street.
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Athens
K. T. Crossen
American Legion
S. Court St
Dr. Frank A. Humphry Dies at 60 in Belpre
Dr. Frank A. Humphry 60 a Belpre dentist for 30 years died suddenly at his Coolville home Monday. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 2 30 pm at the Bingman home Coolville with Rev G I Wilson and Belpre Masonic Lodge officials in charge. Interment Coolville Cemetery. He leaves a widow two sisters Ella McLain Defiance Roberta Humphry and Meriam Bingman Coolville and Charlane Bingman four nieces.
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Coolville
Frank A. Humphry
Troy Township
Belpre
P. E. Bingman
G. I. Wilson
Parkersburg
Rural life notes from Chester Township and nearby areas
By the Way Ad reports Calhoun area happenings including Carnahan building a new 10 room home after a fire Dec 20 near Racine. Homer Googlein plans a large modern barn with timber sawn on his Shade River farm. Fred Smith treated for a severe finger injury in Holzer Hospital. Calvin Smith moves from Belleville to Tuppers Plains. Mr and Mrs C M Spencer married in 1885 still farming Chester Township with 16 descendants and 53 years voting without missing an election.
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Ad Carnahan
Racine
Homer Googlein
Chester Township
Meigs County
West Branch
Shade River
Fred Smith
Chester
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
C. M. Spencer
Pomeroy Route 3
Greene to show world travel pictures at church
Mr Harry Greene of Columbus will present a slide show Thursday night at the Methodist Protestant Church. The pictures were taken in the Holy Land and other places during a world tour.
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New Marshfield
Harry Greene
Columbus
Holy Land
Aid to Dependent Children in Athens County 1937
Athens County's Aid to Dependent Children program under the Social Security Act shows 69 families helping 215 children in 1937 with an average $34.49 per family. The County Board of Public Assistance, including Walter Maccombs and Louis Tyroler, ran the program, expending $29,854 with $5,160 county funds and $24,694 federal/state funds.
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Athens County
Margaret Haskins
County Board of Public Assistance
Walter Maccombs
Louis Tyroler
S. H. Bing
O. C. Bird
F. H. Krecker
Oral Daugherty
Nelsonville
Ohio
Gladys George stars in Love Is a Headache at Athena Theater
Gladys George debuts as a screen comedienne with Franchot Tone in Love Is a Headache opening at the Athena Theater. The plot follows a temperamental actress whose press agent schemes to place two orphans with her, leading to mistaken kidnappings and a hurried wedding. Tone, Rooney, Jenks, Weidler, and Morgan co star. Richard Thorpe directs.
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Gladys George
Franchot Tone
Athena Theater
Miss George
Hollywood
Valiant
Carrie
Madame X
Healy
Mickey Rooney
Virginia Weidler
Tone
Ralph Morgan
Richard Thorpe
Frederick Stephani
OU Classes To Resume After Recess
Ohio University will resume Thursday morning at 8 o clock after a between semesters recess. Freshmen and special students enrolled yesterday, upperclassmen register today and Wednesday in the Men's Gymnasium.
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Ohio University
Radfords Welcome Eight-Pound Baby Daughter Judy Ann
Mr and Mrs Harold Radford of Athens R D 1 announce the birth of their eight pound daughter Judy Ann born Monday. The birth coincides with the 35th wedding anniversary of the maternal grandparents William West Albany R D 1. Other grandparents are Mr and Mrs R D Radford and great grandparents Mr and Mrs D N Higgins.
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Harold Radford
Athens R. D
Judy Ann
William West
Albany R. D
R. D. Radford
D. N. Higgins
Quins' Colds Challenge Nurses at Dafoe Hospital
In Callander Ontario nurses faced a staff puzzle as the Dionne quintuplets were ordered to stay in bed and quiet for mild upper respiratory infections. Dr Dafoe noted the quintuplets dislike confinement, and he expressed sympathy for the nursing staff.
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Callander
Dafoe Hospital
Dr. Dafoe
Port Clinton Youth Wins Peace Contest
Frederick Nissen of Port Clinton won the 13th Prince of Peace declaration contest at the Ohio Pastors' Convention. The Ohio Council of Churches will award him a four year scholarship to an Ohio denominational college and $200. He spoke on What Price Peace.
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Columbus
Frederick Nissen
Port Clinton
Ohio Council of Churches
Nissen
Ohio
Zenner Recasts Dismissal Link to Union at McBee Plant
D. R. Zenner, McBee Co. plant manager and vice president, testified at the NLRB hearing that Marion Franz’s dismissal arose from a poor business period and standard layoffs, not union activity. He said outside workers were less reliable and praised McBee’s apprentice system, while urging harmony and noting planned bonuses.
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Marion Franz
McBee Co
McBee Co. Employes Association
D. R. Zenner
National Labor Relations Board
Zenner
Franz
International Pressmen’s Union
A. B. Roe
McBee
Athens
Athens County
George Rutkoskie
Rutkoskie
Harry Klinke
Harmony Zenner
Harmony
W. F. Burke
Employes Association
Burke
Trial delayed on advice of three doctors
A $50 000 damage suit filed by Jesse A Wiseman against Joseph Mulligan in Athens County Common Pleas Court was postponed after three physicians urged that trial could endanger Mulligan s health. Mulligan, 80, suffers advanced arteriosclerosis and arthritis and is unlikely to improve. The case will be reassigned for trial in the near future.
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Jesse A. Wiseman
Joseph Mulligan
Athens County Common Pleas Court
O. F. Rowland
Mulligan
Rowland
T. H. Morgan
B. R. Goldsberry
Dutch Celebrate Holiday Across Empire for Princess Juliana
A national holiday was observed across the Dutch empire today honoring the birth of Crown Princess Juliana on Monday. Citizens commemorated with official ceremonies and citywide events in Amsterdam and other major centers.
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Amsterdam
Netherlands
Dutch Empire
Juliana
Tiny apple crowned museum oddity in Santa Rosa
In Santa Rosa California the Sonoma County Museum of Agricultural Curiosities displays a quarter inch diameter Lilliputian apple claimed as the smallest on record. The specimen adds a rare botanical curiosity to the museum collection.
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Santa Rosa
Cal
Sonoma County Museum of Agricultural Curiosities
Mrs Luchs To Review New Curie Biography
Mrs Luchs will review Eve Curie new biography Madame Curie at the Presbyterian Church mid week service Wednesday at 7. Dr A Y Wilcox will lead the devotional service.
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Mrs. Luchs
New Curie
Fred Luchs
Madame Curie
Eve Curie
Vincent Sheean
Presbyterian Church
A. Y. Wilcox
Striking High School Students Force Coach Resignation
Mary Grubbs an 18 year old senior sparks a school strike in Dothan Alabama over dating coach Hugh Wynn who she plans to marry after graduation. The football coach resigns on request but vows to seek reinstatement after the walkout.
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Pretty Mary Grubbs
Hugh Wynn
Dothan
Alabama
Soil Studies Arranged For County Farmers
Three meetings organized by the County Agricultural Extension Service aim to help farmers boost soil productivity. Topics include crop rotation lime and fertilizer with pasture improvement and better meadows to follow. D R Dodd of Ohio State University will lead and present recent data.
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County Agricultural Extension Service
Athens Grange Hall
D. R. Dodd
Ohio State University
Mrs. Anna Mae Kelley Dies After Monthlong Illness
Anna Mae Mitchell Kelley died at Sheltering Arms Hospital Monday morning after a monthlong illness. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 1 30 PM at Jagers Funeral Home with burial in Stewart Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday and until services Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Mae Mitchell Kelley
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Jagers Funeral Home
Stewart
Jagers Funeral
Farmer Edward Chambers Found Dead From Freezing Near Hillsboro
Edward Chambers, 67, of Winchester, was found frozen to death on a field at the farm of Mrs. Beulah Kelly near Hillsboro. He had been employed by Mrs. Kelly, authorities reported.
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Hillsboro
Edward Chambers
Winchester
Beulah Kelly
Monster of Marmotte Street terrorizes Mobile district
Residents in the Negro district barred doors and armed themselves with razors clubs and shotguns awaiting the Monster of Marmotte Street also called the Frankenstein of Fisher's Alley. Police noted the creature's latest visit occurred Monday night as worshippers gathered in a church and a preacher's dog scratched at a door.
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Mobile
Ala
U.P
Marmotte Street
Fisher’s Alley
Bentley Birth Announced at Sheltering Arms Hospital
A son was born Monday to Mr. and Mrs. William Bentley at Sheltering Arms Hospital. The couple resides at 9 S College St. The birth was announced by the Bentley family and adds a new member to their household.
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William Bentley
College St
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Offer Gentle Health Boost
Constipation can cause weakness and mental dullness and headaches. Dr Edwards Olive Tablets are mild and effective, stimulating bile and aiding elimination without harsh drugs. Millions use them for prevention and relief. Available in 15 30 and 60 cent sizes.
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Calvin Smith
Belleville
W. Va
Mrs. Frost
Tuppers Plains
Marshfield
Micha Auer
Raa
Lewis E. Lawes
Sing Sing Prison
New York City
Saints and Sinners Club
Radfords
Fishbaugh
W. Union Street
Ohio State
Grange Hall
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Shapiro
Worstell
Buckeye
Logan
Odd Fellows Temple
Kroger’s
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Trust Bank
S. High St
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