Police Firefight and Jail Fire Mark Death Risk for Athens Youth
16 year old Walter Swyers, stopped after a string of Sunday night store robberies on Court Street, was wounded by Officer Bradfield in Parker Bros Music Store and later set a fire in his jail cell. Swyers, captured with a case of cosmetics from Steppe's Beauty Shop, faced return to the Boys Industrial School in Lancaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Swyers
Athens
Court St
Swyers
Boys Industrial School
Lancaster
Leslie Brad
Field
Parker Bros. Music
N. Court St
Harry Dalton
Dalton
Steppe
City Policy
Sheriff’s Office
Bradfield
Herbert Gordon
Andrew Mruzik
Ohio University
Parker
Merwin-Goldsberry
John Robert Lynch
Fred Swyers
Richland Ave
Chicago
Reform Institution
John A Rivers Dies After Brief Illness
John Alva Rivers aged 68 and resident of Sand Ridge for ten years died early today at the home of neighbor Emma Rupe after illness last Thursday. He leaves a daughter Mrs William Matson of Pomeroy two brothers F G Rivers Chauncey and H N Rivers Sugar Creek and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 pm at the Church of God Chauncey with burial in Nye Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Alva Rivers
Sand Ridge
Emma Rupe
Rupe
Rivers
William Matson
Pomeroy
F. G. Rivers
Chauncey
H. N. Rivers
Sugar Creek
Hansen speaks on experimental Christianity to church group
Dr. E A Hansen of Ohio University spoke to the Young People's Christian Endeavor at the Christian Church. The topic Experimental Christianity argued science and religion can coexist, citing Jesus as the great religious experimenter and comparing to modern scientists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church
E. A. Hansen
Department of Education
Ohio University
Put Our Young People at Ease Minus Liquor Crawford Urges
The Athens WCTU memorial service at First Christian Church invoked Frances Willard's memory and urged a liquor free youth. Rev. Crawford praised Willard's legacy and called for a social reform program to shield young people from alcohol and provide wholesome recreation.
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Crawford
WCTU
Women's Christian Temperance Union Memorial Union
First Christian Church
Neil Crawford
A. H. Beckett
Central Ave. M. E
Arthur T. Clark
First
Miss Willard
London
Frances Willard
Newark
Lincoln
Crawforgs
Ifis
Salvation Army Sextet to Visit Athens Ohio
The Cincinnati Salvation Army Headquarters sextet led by Brigadier and Mrs. Fred Malpass will perform in Athens February 20 and 21. They will play at the Army hall at 7:45 PM Saturday, lead service at the Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday, and close at the Christian Church. Sunday concerts include Athens State Hospital at 2:00 PM and Children’s Home at 3:15 PM. The group is drawn from Salvation Army divisional headquarters staff and features sacred music by Salvation Army members.
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South West Ohio
Cincinnati
Salvation Army
Athens
Army Hall
Methodist Episcopal Church
Christian Church
Athens State Hospital
Salvation Divisional
Fred Malpass
Bottle Hurled Into Logan Store Window
A whiskey bottle allegedly thrown cracked a large plate glass window at Logan's Book Store on Court and W Union Streets late Saturday night. The custodian of the Athens Masonic Building, George Coe, said replacement would cost about 150 dollars and the damage is covered by insurance.
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Logan's
Court and
W. Union Sts
George Coe
Athens Masonic
Nelsonville orchestras meet Wednesday night
The Nelsonville High School Orchestra and Community Orchestra will rehearse Wednesday night at 7 o'clock at the Presbyterian Church. Rehearsals are usually on Tuesday evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Nelsonville High School
Presbyterian Church
Valentine Party Held by Sunday School Class
Miss Elizabeth Backus hosted a Valentine party for fifteen girls from the Presbyterian Church Sunday School in the church social rooms. The girls played games and contests and enjoyed a late lunch served by their teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Elizabeth Backus
The
Presbyterian Church
Robin Sighting in Athens Hints Warmer Weather Thaw
Mrs. Will Bobo of Maplewood Drive and Shannon Avenue reports a robin on her lawn Sunday morning while feeding cardinals, noting the unusually warm week in Athens drew the early robin family to her yard. She and her husband confirmed the sighting on the back porch.
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Athens
Will Bobo
Maplewood Drive
Shannon Ave
J P Thompson Dies At Home In Athens
J Pearl Thompson age 63 lifelong Athens resident died Sunday night at 10 30 at the family home Richland Avenue after a long illness. Funeral at 2 pm Tuesday at the home with interment in West Union Street Cemetery. He leaves a widow and was last survivor of the Hiram Thompson family. He had owned a restaurant on Richland Avenue and earlier drove a Warren Brothers bus in Athens.
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J. Pearl
Jason) Thompson
Athens
Richland Ave
West Union St
Thompson
Hiram Thompson
Lancaster St
Harry
Hattie
Eagles Lodge
Mr. Thompson
Warren Brothers
Western Union Telegraph Company
United States
4-H Senior Club Plans Meeting at Athens Grange Hall
The Senior 4-H Club will meet at Athens Grange Hall on Wednesday evening February 17. Those wanting to work on games and puzzles gather at 7 30. Recreation committee includes Lloyd Garrison James Guthrie and Bernice McClead with Floyd Walker Christine Finsterwald and Ruth Biddison on the refreshment committee.
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Athens Grange Hall
Lloyd Garrison
James Guthrie
Bernice McClead
Floyd Walker
Christine Finsterwald
Ruth Biddison
Band Boosters Plan Weekly Benefits in Nelsonville
The Band Boosters Club announces a series of weekly benefits at St. Andrews Parish Hall every Tuesday at 7 30 pm. The inaugural event is set for the coming Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
St. Andrews Parish
Religion shapes marriage says Rev. Seaman at Wesley Foundation
Rev W G Seaman told Wesley Foundation members at First Methodist Episcopal Church that religion spiritualizes marriage and guides life. He argued older couples find deeper happiness through shared memories and love, while stressing teamwork and mutual respect. He urged wives to be businesslike and husbands to learn housekeeping, noting true romance grows in ideals and selfless purpose within the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Seaman
Wesley Foundation
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Seaman
Fire in student room at Valley Hotel causes no damage
A waste basket fire in a student's room at the Valley Hotel was extinguished by Fire Chief E R Laughlin. Firemen responded to the 7 15 alarm reported by hotel manager J L Kloeffer with no property damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Hotel
E. R. Laughlin
J. L. Kloeffer
County Bee Keepers To Hear Noted Authorities
Bee specialists from Ohio State University and the state apiarist will meet Athens County bee keepers at the county extension office Friday February 19. Morning topics include spring bee management for honey production feeding swarm prevention and queen rearing. Afternoon covers brood disease followed by a Reese discussion on regulatory bee disease control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Dunham
Ohio State University
Dc. A. Reese
Athens County
Dunham
Mr. Reese
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Lady Jack Armstrong
the Johnsons
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Billy and
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Ma Perkins
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Lum
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Edgar Guest
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Fred Astaire
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Warnow Orch
Paul Sulliven
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Orch
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Olsen Orch
Masters Orch
Moon River
Hele
Roy Saylor
National Fund
Athens Pharmacy and Quicks Drug Store
Robin
J. P. Thompson
the Security Bank
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