Athens Cab Driver Robbed as Passenger Turns Bandit
Athens taxi driver Vern Andrews was robbed at 1:45 AM near the Athens State Hospital by a suspected amateur gunman who demanded money after a ride from Pratt Street. Investigators suspect a possible accomplice and noted the bandit fled toward the hospital with about $12.
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Athens Messenger
Athens
Vern Andrews
Athens Taxi Co
Athens State Hospital
Andrews
Pratt St
State Hospital
Charles Bayless
Chicken supper at Canaan Grange Hall in Canaanville
A chicken supper will be served at the Canaan Grange Hall in Canaanville on Wednesday evening February 16. Serving starts at 5 p m. Sunflower seeds recommended as bait for rat traps.
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Canaan
Canaanville
Mettler Files to Seek Athens County Probate Judge Nomination
Nelsonville attorney Harry A. Mettler became the first announced candidate for an Athens County office in 1938 by filing a Democratic primary petition for probate judge. Primary ballots are Aug 9, petitions due June 10 with at least 100 voter signatures. Mettler has a legal background, serves as city solicitor and holds local posts with Boy Scouts and health groups.
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Harry A. Mettler
Nelsonville
Athens County
C. L. Jordan
Mettler
Jordan
Ohio State University
Athens
Are Your Community Boys Enjoying Scout Training
Editor notes Athens and Meigs Counties may lack Boy Scout troops. Communities are urged to sponsor a troop, contact G. E. Ashwill, Field Executive of the Kootaga Area Council in Athens, for details. Scouting promotes citizenship and service, with emphasis on preparedness and 12 Scout Laws.
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Meigs
Ashwill
United States
American Red Cross
Congress
America
G. E. Ashwill
Kootaga Area
Plan Varied Program For Athens 4-H Meet
A program of games a contest and a short pantomime is planned for the February meeting of the Senior 4-H Club of Athens The event takes place Wednesday evening at 7 30 in the Athens Grange Hall Committee in charge includes Helen Sheridan Keith Scott and Margaret Chadwick Janice Erwin Anna Mae Russ and Mary Lawrence handle refreshments
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Athens
Athens Grange Hall
Helen Sheridan
Keith Scott
Margaret Chadwick
Janice Erwin
Anna Mae Russ
Mary Lawrence
Coolville and Hockingport Scout Troops Hold Joint Meet
A joint meeting of Coolville and Hockingport Boy Scout Troops and committees convened Friday night in Hockingport Scout Cabin Hall. Notables included Paul Stewart scout master and Gerald Ashwill scout executive who presented events and camp plans. Roy Dupler spoke on scouting merits and invited visits to Camp Dupler near Athens.
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Coolville
Hockingport
Paul Stewart
George Norman
Andy McCaulsky
Stewart
Gerald Ashwill
Roy Dupler
Dupler
Camp
Athens
Ashwill
Parkersburg
Washington
Mr. Dupler
Clyde Mansfield
E. B. Dean
N. O. Barnett
Hall Chapman
Pat McCaulsky
Neff Norman
D. O. Blake
J. H. Bailey
Examiners to Inspect County Records
Two state examiners on duty at Athens County Court House are ordered to make an immediate examination of records in the office of the commissioners. A three member committee of the County Democratic Executive Committee requested the state inspection. A recent law changes vacancy appointments from probate judge and county officers to the remaining commissioners and the county engineer.
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Athens County
County Democratic Executive Committee
Home Is Playhouse But Theyre Serious Artists In Athens
Newlyweds E. Gayle Fitzsimmons and wife cultivate art at 78 W State St Athens. He paints humorous wall designs while she pursues portraits in Exhibits planned for Indianapolis Hartford New York and a March 1 private Athens exhibit. Their dogs Muddie and Red River Valley roam amid framed works.
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E. Gayle Fitzsimmons
Red River Valley
State St
Dorothy Dix
Mr. Fitzsimmons
Fitzsimmons
Athens
John Rood
Kenneth Winetrout
Michael de Capita
Alfred Abdoo
Indianapolis
Ind
Hartford
Kindergarten Valentine Party at University Elementary School
Carole Smiley and Ernest Anderson acted as mailmen delivering Valentines at a kindergarten party. The event at University Elementary Training School featured a red and white crepe paper mail box and pretend houses. Refreshments matched the theme with tomato juice and heart shaped cookies on a red heart covered table.
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Carole Smiley
Ernest Anderson
University Elementary Training School
Ribbons to Seven Troops for Scout Window Displays
Ribbon awards will be given to seven troops of the Hock Hocking District Boy Scouts of America for winning window displays in local businesses. Troops 54 55 56 59 from Athens, 72 from Glouster, and 77 from Hockingport will receive ribbons per G E Ashwill district field executive.
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Hock-Hocking
Boy Scouts of America
Athens
Glouster
Hockingport
G. E. Ashwill
Suit Filed For 264.24 Against Pierce Spencer Note
The Bennett Co filed in Athens County Common Pleas Court to recover 264.24 on a promissory note signed by Mr and Mrs Pierce Spencer. The note dated April 25 1928 has no principal or interest payments. The suit seeks sale of a lot owned by the couple in Thadeus Longstreth addition Nelsonville to satisfy the claim.
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Sulit
Bennett Co
Pierce Spencer
Athens County Common Pleas Court
Thadeus Longstrethh
Nelsonville
Legion Sons to Meet in Court Street Legion Home
A patriotic program is planned for the Sons of the American Legion meeting tonight at 7 o'clock at the Legion Home on Court Street. Refreshments will be served.
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Sons of the American Legion
Legion
Court St
Athens Weather Drops From 68 to 31 Overnight
Yesterday reached a high of 68 degrees in Athens with a low around 31 last night. By noon today the temperature is 34 degrees as chilly conditions persist.
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Athens
County and State Seek Grade Crossing Merge
Commissioners of Athens County and John Jaster state director of highways file in Athens County Common Pleas Court to merge the grade crossings on State Route 78 and Mud Fork County Road near Hunterdon. They seek to widen and relocate the crossings on the NYC line between Glouster and Hunterdon to improve the road from Hollister to Murray City. The petition argues the current crossing is narrow and dangerous and that relocation will not create hazards. Court permission is sought.
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Athens County
John Jaster
New York Central Railroad
NYC
Glouster
Hunterdon
Suspend Athens County Enrollment in CCC
Columbus office supervisor J W Davis announced no new CCC enrollments from Athens County for two months and no quota until April 1 to April 20. Selecting Agent Fred C Shafer said applications will still be received through March 31 when a larger county quota is expected.
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Columbus
J. W. Davis
Civilian Conservation Corps
Athens County
Fred C. Shafer
Athens County Plans Summer Camp In Courthouse Meeting
About 50 committee members and supporters will meet in the Courthouse chambers of Probate Judge Louis Tyroler on Wednesday at 4 p.m. to formalize plans for a permanent Athens County camp for underprivileged children. The venture began last summer serving boys and girls countywide and was financed by a county drive that raised over 700 dollars plus in-kind donations. The ministerial association, Nelsonville dinners in March aiming to raise about 1500 dollars, will fund the effort and provide spiritual oversight, with WPA instructors Ohio University staff and students handling other camp life aspects.
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Athens County
Louis Tyroler
Athens County Ministerial Association
Nelsonville
Tyroler
WPA
Ohio University
Athens Men To Receive Standard Oil Awards
Six Standard Oil Co of Ohio employees will receive service pins at a Feb 17 dinner at Hotel Rogge Zanesville. R P Erwin will preside and pins go to H C Klein ek Steubenville 15-year W A Shaw Martins Ferry 15-year R P Fowler Athens 15-year E S Thompson Zanesville 10-year H C Reichley Athens 10-year E R Glazier Athens 10-year.
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Zanesville
Standard Oil Co
Ohio
R. P. Erwin
H. C. Kleineke
Steubenville
W. A. Shaw
Martins Ferry
R. P. Fowler
Athens
E. S. Thompson
H. C. Reichley
E. R. Glazier
Woman Sues for Divorce Alleging Abuse and Kidnapping
Mrs. Jane Sheffield of Nelsonville files for divorce from John Sheffield in Athens County Common Pleas Court alleging frequent striking and abuse, failure to provide support, and forcible removal of one child. Since she is a minor, the suit is brought by her father Joe L. Galvin. The couple married in 1935 at Pt. Pleasant West Virginia.
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Jane Sheffield
Nelsonville
John Sheffield
Athens County
Mrs Ellen Allen Dies In Chillicothe Area
Mrs Ellen N Allen mother of the late D Scott Allen of Athens died Sunday at her home near Chillicothe Funeral services will be held there Wednesday at 2 PM
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Ellen N. Allen
D. Scott Allen
Athens
Chillicothe
Local Desk Clerk Sprains Ankle At Home
Mr Guy Trump of 21 W State St is at home with a sprained ankle. He works as a desk clerk at the Hotel Berry.
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Guy Trump
W. State St
Trump
Berry
Upstreamers to Meet at Grace Chism’s Home
Upstreamer Class of the Christian Church will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Grace Chism’s residence 64 Stewart St. Members are asked to bring their class materials.
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Christian Church
Grace Chism
Stewart St
Ohio U Student Hurt In Collision Near Jackson
Harold B. Anders, 60 N. High St., an Ohio University sophomore, was minorly injured with a knee scrape in a collision on Route 75 near Jackson at 7 15 Saturday evening. Albert Weaver of Chillicothe drove from a side road into Anders path. both cars were badly wrecked and others in the vehicles were unhurt.
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Harold B. Anders
N. High St
Ohio University
Jackson
Anders
Albert Weaver
Chillicothe
Walton League To Address Key Meeting At City Hall
The Izaak Walton League and the Athens Fish and Game Club will hold a regular meeting Tuesday at 7 30 in City Hall Council Chamber to discuss important business. Members completed a power line at the Waterloo Township cabin yesterday after wiring the building for electricity.
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Izaak Walton League
Athens Fish and Game Club
Council Chamber
City Hall
Waterloo Township
Library Technique course at Ohio University gains interest
Dean Thomas C. McCracken notes a new first semester course in Library Technique at Ohio University attracts interest. The laboratory style course teaches library management skills and aids education students, with the university library serving as the hands-on lab.
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Thomas C. McCracken
Ohio University
Ohio University Library
Alexander Township cattle owners hear Bangs test talk
A meeting of Alexander Township cattle owners will occur Wednesday at 8 pm in the Civil Service Room Athens Post Office Building to discuss the Bangs test for contagious abortion in cattle. A Columbus veterinarian will lead. tests show fewer than one percent positive in the township.
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Alexander Township
Civil Service Room
Athens Post Office
Bang
Columbus
Athens Township
Ross Wright
Q 623 relief for rheumatism and nerve pains offered
An advertisement claims Q 623 relieves rheumatism neuritis sciatica and lumbago and promises it will help most sufferers. It touts the prescription as proven by a famous specialist with thousands helped and notes optional Q Tabs as a diuretic stimulant. The ad lists Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store at 9 W Union St Athens Ohio.
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Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store
Union St
Athens, Ohio
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