Route 31 Improvement Starts Friday Under Weather Check
Final approval on the Route 31 improvement contract was reported. Sub contractors Begintier and Hussey will handle construction between Floodwood and The Plains Road, with 140 working days to finish a three mile brick on concrete highway.
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Floodwood
Plains Road
John W. Dowler
Beaumont
Dowler
Beigntier and
Hussey
Columbus
Circle Hill
Greenlawn Cemetery
Athens County
Whitlatch Farm
Lewis Farm
Canal Basin
Hocking
George Breese Dies At Home of His Aunt
George Breese Jr., 35, died at his aunt Mrs. Mattie Treace home in Nelsonville after illness from pneumonia. He worked as a mechanic at Chevrolet Garage Nelsonville and leaves father George Sr and four brothers. Funeral at New Straitsville Methodist Church Tuesday at 2 pm with burial in New Straitsville Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Breese, Jr
Mattie Treace
N. Court St
Breese
Nelsonville
Mr. Breese
New Straitsville
George Breese
John Breese
Henry Breese
Columbus
Sam Breese
Logan
Will Breese
Shawnee
Jim
Billy Breese
New Straitsville Methodist Church
WPA Solves Skilled Labor Problems in Athens County
WPA headquarters reports resumed work on many projects in Athens County and reclassification of some skilled workers as intermediate laborers. The change ends recent complaints from skilled WPA workers about earnings, caused by a ruling limiting workers to their trades. County roads cleared after snow. remaining tasks focus on bus routes to recover time lost.
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WPA
Athens County
C. D. Ault
Sinclair Lewis
Fasciam
America
Germany
Italy
Mussolini
Ohio
Christ
Department of the Interior
Wood carver Sam Thompson impresses WPA class
Sam Thompson, 28, carved likenesses of Will Rogers in Hamley Run WPA adult education class taught by Russell Michael. He uses a pen knife and plans more figures. Michael aims to provide carving tools for all members. Classes meet weekly at area schools with sessions at The Plains Nelsonville Chauncey and Hamley Run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WPA
Hamley
Russell Michael
the Plains
Sam Thompson
Will Rogers
Thompson
Michael
Nelsonville
Chauncey
Grand News for Victims of Indigestion
Local citizen Fred B. Hooper reports relief from indigestion after using Vendel. He describes prior bloating, chest pressure, shortness of breath, constipation, and gas, and says his bowels now act regularly and he feels better. Athens Pharmacy promotes Vendel and its laxative tablets.
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Vender
Fred B. Hooper
Athens Hotel
Athens
Lincoln's Christian witness warns against liberty under threat
Rev. Wilbur H. Fowler argues Abraham Lincoln unified liberty and faith, urging prayer during crises to guard political, religious, and educational rights. He warns democracy faces fascist pressures abroad and warns Americans to defend church freedom and academic inquiry from suppression.
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Abraham Lincoln
America
Wilbur H. Fowler
M. E
Athens
Fowler
Lincoln
Christ
God
Mines Sealed in 12 Counties in Month
The Department of Mines under WPA and Healthfunds sealed 345 mine openings in 12 counties of the Athens District during January. Athens County saw 41 openings sealed, with WPA funds and workers aiding the project to reduce stream pollution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Mines
U.S. Department of Health
WPA
Athens District
Paul L. Allen
Athens County
Food Given to 600 Families in Athens County
About 2,000 people in 600 families across Athens County received 2,102 cans of beef 2,116 cans of evaporated milk 12 mattresses 86 comforts 57 sheets 144 towels and some clothing through January distribution coordinated by the local Federal Commodities Division and WPA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Federal Commodities Division
WPA
Athens
Columbus
West
Washington
Federal Surplus Relief Corporation
Services for Simon Starkey Held Today
Funeral services for Simon EF. Starkey age 69 who died Saturday at his home on Athens Route 3 were held today at 1 o'clock at the Jones Funeral Home with Rev. EF. Nicholas in charge. He leaves a brother William P. Starkey and two sisters Mrs. George Boles and Mrs. Jane Pyles. Burial was in Bean Cemetery Guysville.
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Simon EF. Starkey
Athens
Jones Funeral Home
EF. Nicholas
William P. Starkey
Stewart
George Boles
Jane Pyles
Gettysburg
Bean Cemetery
Guysville
Dowler to Attend Ohio Society of Professional Engineers Meeting
John W. Dowler, a resident state engineer from Athens, will attend the Ohio Society of Professional Engineers meeting in Columbus on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Dowler
Athens
Ohio Society of Professional Engineers
Columbus
Four Niggemeyer promissory suits filed in Athens Court
Four judgments for money due on promissory notes were filed in the Athens County Common Pleas Court. Anthony H. sues John W. and Adam for 2000 dollars. Kate sues the same for 500 and 1000 dollars. Lena sues all three for 2100 dollars on two notes. In probate court actions, Percy G. Dowler's will directs life income to widow Etta Ferguson Dowler with remainder to Carl M. Ferguson and grants executrix powers without bond. various trust accounts and estates receive court actions and fee determinations.
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Niggemeyer
Athens County Common Pleas Court
Anthony H
John W
Adam
Kate
Lena
Percy G. Dowler
Athens County
Etta Ferguson Dowler
Carl M. Ferguson
Wilson Chapel Cemetery Association
Wilson Chapel
God's Bible School and Revivalist Fund
Ethel King
George Brown
E. I. Stanley
William W. Blake
Nettie Bretz
Alberta Bretz
Mildred Wehan
Velma Dawson
Albert Bretz, Jr
Robert Louis Bretz
Melvin Bretz
Charles Bretz
Athens
Treasury
Addie Russell
Recorder's Office Hours Extended in Athens County
The Athens County recorder, Mrs. Georgia Kilpatrick, announced the office will stay open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, replacing the noon closure. The change responds to requests from residents who find noon hours the only free time to visit the office.
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Athens County Recorder
Georgia Kilpatrick
Recorder
American Legion Sons Observe Holidays Tonight Meeting
The Sons of the American Legion plan a 7 o'clock meeting at the Legion Home. Lincoln's Birthday and Valentine Day will be observed by members under sponsor John W. Dowler as announced today.
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Sons of the American Legion
Legion
Lincoln
John W. Dowler
Lafayette Norris 76 Dies at Home in Columbus
Lafayette Norris age 76 died Sunday morning at 1 15 at his Stimson Avenue home. He leaves wife Geneva and eight children across Ohio including George Norris Akron and Roy Norris Columbus. Surviving siblings and 18 grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at 2 at Pilgrim Holiness Church with Rev. B H Pugh. Burial in W State Street Cemetery. Friends may call Ferguson Funeral Home beforehand.
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Lafayette Norris
Stimson Ave
Mr. Norris
Athens
Columbus
Geneva Norris
George Norris
Akron
Kenneth
Leonard Norris
Dayton
Roy Norris
N. E. Dean
Clyde Vernon
Dorothy McCathern
W. A. Ravenscroft
Charles Norris
Stewart
Charles Windsor
Guysville
Bertha Davis
Katherine Ayres
Lima
Pilgrim Holiness Church
B. H. Pugh
W. State St
Ferguson Funeral Home
Butter Price Outlook for Summer Declines Less Than Last Year
The USDA forecast suggests butter prices from winter highs to mid-summer will drop but stay higher than 1935 levels. A wide gap between now and mid-summer implies strong storage demand and better consumer demand. Lower cow numbers and modest fluid milk use point to modest production compared with recent years.
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Washington
United States Department of Agriculture
Athens County Receipts Fall By 400000 In 1935
Athens County fiscal report shows 1935 receipts about 400000 less than 1934 with totals of 1045040.07 in revenue and 20699.73 non revenue. Beginning balance 44880.40 rose to 51649.22. 46 page report audited by CC O Gibson and to be published.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
CC. O. Gibson
State
Gibson
Two Miners’ Children Noted in Local Notices
Robert Hoskins age 2 percent is listed as a miner in Deanville and son of Mr and Mrs William Hoskins. Grace Frazee age 23 of Chauncey, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Frazee, is listed as granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hoskins
Deanville
Miner
William Hoskins
Grace Frazee
Chauncey
William Frazee
Traffic Light Systems Recorded at Patents Office
The Patents Office in London has logged about 150 distinct traffic light systems. This snapshot notes the breadth of inventors and designs filed for traffic signal ideas across the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patents
London
Union Men Sought for PWA School Projects in Athens County
Five general contractors building PWA school facilities in Athens County seek union bricklayers carpenters lathers mortar mixers plasterers glaziers and roofers to hire from relief rolls where required. Jobs include Shada and Shade near Buchtel and York Township near Connett with start dates as weather allows and community residency hoped for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PWA
Athens County
National
Shada
Earnest
Buchtel
York Township
Mechanicsburg
NRS
Thomas Hixenbaugh
WPA
Shade
Loomis and Son
van Gundy Beck Co
Mechanicaburg
Vern H. Vorhes
Nelsonville
Connett
Decree requires gyms pools in new Russian factories clubs
Officials order installation of gymnasiums playgrounds and swimming pools in all new factories clubs and apartment houses in Russia. The directive aims to improve public amenities and worker welfare amid nationwide construction standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Ohio University Freshmen Register as New Semester Opens
Registration for the second semester at Ohio University began at 8 AM in the Men's Gymnasium. Registrar Frank B. Dilley reported only a few hundred as of noon, with total first-semester 1935 36 registrations at 2 510 and prior year final second semester at 2 230. Upperclassmen start Tuesday, freshmen Monday, classes begin Wednesday at 1 PM on a half hour schedule. A test found steam whistles inefficient and noisy. a 12 inch whistle used 4 000 horsepower to toot once.
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Ohio University
Frank B. Dilley
You Can Wear False Teeth With Real Comfort
Fasteeth powder keeps teeth firmly set with no gummy taste or sticky feel. Sprinkle on plates to eat and laugh in comfort. Available in three sizes from your druggist. Ady.
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Tom Plaine
Robert Ingersoll
Congress
John Drinkwater
Jesus
Nazareth
Simon Starkey
Court News
IN Common Pleas
Recorder's Office
American Legion Sons
Clover Farm
Board of Commissioners
Common Pleas
Probate
Adlerika
Gem Pharmacy
O.U
Dilley
Ben Franklin
the Security Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
William
Harry E. Wilken, Sr
Wilken
the Maples
Schenley, Pa
Oor
JOS. S. Finch & Co., Inc
Schenley Products CO. Inc
Inet Co Lee
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