Harmony Pledged in To Win Offices Candidates Reported
Harmony pledged to back nominees in county offices as the Dem ocrats met in Lincoln Street. Dan A. chair said the session included all county factions and produced candidates for sheriff, county judge, postmaster, and other offices. The committee will meet soon to post candidates including Beckler, Dust, Tolliver, Burdette, and Vennie B. as acting postmaster.
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By Harmony
Lincoln St
Saenat
o_a
Teai
Ody
Ter
New Marshfield
Vennie B
Coleman
Sheldon Watkins
Klingenberg
Rardin
Ellis Chaney of Athens Joins Walter Reed Training
Ellis Chaney formerly of Athens High School and son of Mrs Holdcroft near Chesterhill transferred from Patterson Dayton to Walter Reed Washington D C. He served two years with the U S Army 1st Corps and was soloist in the First Christian Church choir and a member of the National Honor Society. He is nephew of H C Bobo of Athens.
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Erhill
Ellis Chaney
Athens
Patterson Dayton
U. S. Army 1
Walter Reid
Washington, D.C
First Christian Church Choir
Holdcroft
Chesterhill
H. C. Bobo
FERA audit of Athens district progresses in Ohio
Auditors from Columbus are checking the case load of FERA in the Athens district and Meigs and six other counties. District completion is expected soon with results used as a basis for future appropriations.
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FERA
Athens
Columbus
Paul Rock
Meigs
Iit
Mi Fera
Ohio
Audi
Probate Court Admits Will of Harriet A Barker in Athens
In Athens County Probate Court Harriet A Barker’s will is admitted. Executor named is son Robert Ralph Barker. Property to be divided equally among five children Dora Barker Edinburg Dolly Barker Rhoda Barker Stewart Robert Barker and Adolphus Barker. Appraisers named Flow ers Householder and Gill.
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Harriet A. Barker
Athens Township
Athens County
Robert Ralph Barker
Dora B. Barker
Edinburg
Tex
Dolly B. Brown
Washington, D. C
Rhoda Barker Stewart
Dennison
Athens
Adolphus B. Barker
C. J. Flowers
H. G. Householder
C. M. Gill
Ed Schar
Ernest Schar
Charles Katzenbach
Etna Katzenbach
Ernest Katzenbach
Nelsonville
George D. King
William and
Jane Gardner
Florence
Edward Minister
John H. Wharff
Unknown Heirs Made Parties to Road Action
Athens County residents and unknown heirs of four deceased persons were made parties to an appropriation suit for an easement for highway purposes over lands of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Co. Route 31 north of Beaumont is the project. Named parties include C. L. Stout Nelsonville Isabella Coe Nelsonville Lettie Coe Hintz Nelsonville Celia Coe Hope Athens E B Young Athens receiver of Athens Nelsonville Electric Railway Co. Unknown heirs to the estates of Johnson Coe J Gaston Coe Clemens F Steele and Marie E Steele are being advertised for. If not satisfied with compensation and damages set by Jaster they must file appeal before Feb 22.
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Athens County
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Co
John Jaster, Jr
Beaumont
C. L. Stout
Nelsonville
Isabella’Coe
Lettie Coe Hintz
Celia Coe Hope
Athens
E. B. Young
Athens-Nelsonville
Warmer and More Snow Is Predicted
Two inches of snow fell in the Athens District early Friday morning and more is predicted for Saturday. Temperatures will range 20 to 30 degrees above zero as forecasters anticipate continued mild conditions. The coldest Thursday night dropped to 20 degrees with no change by noon,according to weather observer Mrs. C N France.
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Athens
C. N. France
Dean Chubb to Resign at Ohio University
Former dean since 1907, Dean Chubb reorganized Liberal Arts, founded funds and clubs, helped bring Phi Beta Kappa to Ohio University, and will retire after 49 years of teaching. He chaired during postwar presidencies and is cited for a notable Bryan eulogy. Born in Lebanon Pennsylvania, he studied at Lafayette College Berlin and Cambridge, taught in normal schools, and led Albright College before joining OU.
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College of Liberal Arts
Phi Beta Kappa
Ohio University
Edwin Watts Chubb
Chubb
National Shakespearean Society
National Education Association
Alston Ellis
Elmer Burritt Bryan
Bryan
Dr. Chubb
Lebanon
Lafayette College
University of Berlin
Cambridge University
Stratford-on- Avon
Shakespeare
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
Albright College
Myerstown
Woman Seeks Workmen’s Compensation After Husband’s Death
Lillian A. Kelley of 93 Central Ave files suit in Athens County Common Pleas against the Industrial Commission of Ohio seeking benefits under the Workmen’s Compensation Act for the death of her husband James E. Kelley. She contends his 1934 death was caused by a 1929 injury from a truck fall while employed by the city of Athens, a claim previously disallowed for lack of proof.
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Lillian A. Kelley
Central Ave
Industrial Commission of Ohio
Athens County Common Pleas Court
James E. Kelley
Athens
Kelley
First Athens County WPA Pay Checks for February
The first February WPA payroll totaling 37568.73 will be shared by 1576 workers in Athens County for two weeks in January. About 1630 workers are on the payroll with checks due today and others due Monday as Columbus disbursing office catches up.
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Athens County
WPA
Columbus
Athens
Terry Coyne
Scouts Display In Electric Co Window During Anniversary Week
Athens Boy Scouts celebrate the twenty sixth anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America with a display in the Southern Ohio Electric Co window. The display features Scouting insignia workmanship and equipment and a large poster by Phil Swanson urging youths to join during Anniversary Week.
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Athens
Boy Scouts of America
The
Southern Ohio Electric Co
Phil Swanson
Watson WPA Bulletin Demands Fair Day’s Work for Pay
Dr. Carl Watson Ohio WPA chief issues bulletin to district offices and projects urging workers to perform a fair day’s work. Foremen may suspend or discharge for shirking, with authorities to maintain order if needed. Also notes W D Robinson’s 15 years at Lincoln National Life and a June paid trip prize for paid business.
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Carl Watson
Ohio
WPA
W. D. Robinson
Lincoln National Life Insurance Company
Hot Sulphur Springs
Athens City Deploys Electric Pipe Thawer To Melt Frozen Lines
Athens City Waterworks and electric department workers use a new wheeled thawing device to thaw frozen water mains. The machine clamps cables to pipe sections, runs on electricity, and restores flow in about 12 to 18 minutes at a cost of 28 to 30 cents. About 15 thawouts occurred Thursday with 18 more requests pending. Mayor Len B. McCune confirmed purchase and daily use planned if cold weather persists. Logan City shows interest in renting the device.
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Athens City
Athens City Waterworks Department
Electric Company
Second
Stewart Sts
Len B. McCune
Logan
Athens
Gillogly to sail for Antwerp to bring Belgian horses
Howard V. Gillogly of Pataskala will sail aboard the U S Pennland for Antwerp Belgium tomorrow and return in about two months with a herd of Belgian stallions. He is nephew of the late John B. Gillogly of Albany and of L D Gillogly and Fin Gillogly of Athens.
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Howard V. Gillogly
Antwerp
Belgium
U. S
Mr. Gillogly
John B. Gillogly
Albany
L. DD. Gillogly
Fin Gillogly
Athens
Spencer Adams Pleads Guilty to Defective Brakes Charge
Spencer Adams of Nelsonville on Route 3 was arrested by State Highway Patrolman M L Davis for driving with insufficient brakes. He pleaded guilty before Magistrate T R Bennett and was fined five dollars plus costs.
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Spencer Adams
Nelsonville
M. L. Davis
T. R. Bennett
Vendel Medicine Promotes Relief From Constipation and Dizzy Feelings
A local advertising feature touts Vendel, a root and herb remedy, as quickly alleviating gas bloating and indigestion. The piece profiles Athens resident Clittora Radabaugh and quotes users from Athens and Nelsonville who report improved digestion, fewer headaches, and better appetite after taking Vendel tablets. Vendors include Athens Pharmacy and Hickman’s Pharmacy with a free meet-and-explain session promoted.
Ray Morrison Dies at Pleasanton
Ray Morrison age 52 died Thursday night at his Pleasanton home after a four month illness. He was a farmer who lived in Pleasanton most of his life. Funeral services will be Sunday at 10 in the Pleasanton M K E Church. Rev. Earl Cowen officiating. Burial will be in the local cemetery. He leaves a wife Lola Fitzwater Morrison and ten children Ruth Pierce Shade Marie Williams Pomeroy Kenneth Chicago Vaughn Robert Hubert Herbert Gramay Louis and Lois all at home.
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Ray Morrison
Pleasanton
Pleasanton M. KE
Earl Cowen
Morrison
Lola Fitzwater Morrison
Ruth Pierce
Shade
Marie Williams
Pomeroy
Kenneth
Chicago
Vaughn
Robert
Hubert
Herbert
Gramay
Louis
Lois
King divorce suit filed in Athens County court
Effie A. King of Athens filed for divorce from John L. King in Athens County Common Pleas Court on grounds of non support. The couple married in 1913 and have two children.
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Effie A. King
Athens
John L. King
Athens County Common Pleas Court
Isaac Mitchell Dies at Home in Athens
Isaac Mitchell 57 of Albany died Thursday at 3 30 p m at his son Melvin Mitchell s Athens home 87 Columbia Ave He had suffered months long from a heart ailment Funeral services set for Monday 10 30 a m at the Albany M E Church burial in Logan Cemetery Logan O Friends may visit Melvin Mitchell s Athens home Mitchell survivors include seven sons Oswald Hiram Lancaster William Melvin Lawrence Floyd and Edward all of various cities plus three daughters Forrest Phillips Mary and Mildred three siblings and four grandchildren The centipede remark appears unrelated to the obituary
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Isaac Mitchell
Albany
Melvin
Columbia Ave
Athens
Albany M
Logan Cemetery
Logan
Melvin Mitchell
Oswald
Hiram
Lancaster
Wileliam
Newark
Law ‘Wenee
Floyd
Edward
Forrest Phillips
Mary
Mildred
William
Nora Herron
Frank McPdaniel
Mineral
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State of Public Works
Court News
Dean Chubb
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Dream of
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Neo
Kintore
THES
Atheng Pharmacy
Vengo
Yeptome
Vendo
Clittora Radabaugh
Ohio Pie Gas Co
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Hickman’s Pharmacy
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Clifford Radabalgh
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Southern Ohio Electric Company
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