Bert Daugherty Dies. County Infirmary Superintendent
D. H. Bert Daugherty longtime superintendent of the Athens County Infirmary died Monday after a two week illness with leukemia. He led the home for 19 years earning state welfare praise for efficient operation despite tight funds. Funeral set Thursday at Athens Christian Church with burial in Hebbardsville.
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Athens Messenger
Athens
Ohio
Bert Daugherty
County Hi Home
D. H
Bert) Daugherty
Athens County
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Daugherty
State Welfare Department
Hugh Daugherty
Albany
Athens State Hospital
F. C. Stedman Co
Gladys Simkins
Clarice Daugherty
Dix Pickering
Pontiac
Mich
Athens Christian Church
Gilbert Courtney
Hebbardsville
Tests Announced for Government Positions
The United States Civil Service Commission announces open competitive examinations for several posts. Applications must be received by March 13 at the Washington office. Salaries range from 1,320 to 3,800 yearly with a 3% retirement deduction. five optional subjects include precious metals analysis, ore and metals, coal, petroleum, and gas. Information and forms available from J. L. C. Kelley in Athens.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Commission
Washington
Naval Civilian Police
Navy Department
J. L. C. Kelley
Board of
U. S. Civil Service Examiners
Athens
Evans v Evans divorce petition filed in Athens County Court
Frances F. Evans files a divorce custody petition against Griffith L. Evans in Case 17716 of the Common Pleas Court, Athens County Ohio. Hearing set for on or after April 1, 1941. Attorneys Jones Jones Erskine represent the plaintiff.
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Court OF Common Pleas
Athens County
Ohio
Frances F. Evans
Griffith L. Evans
Orland Hotel
Orlando
Florida
Common Pleas Court
Jones, Jones & Erskine
Fotw
Old Stone House Gift Funds Restoration by DAR at Milford
The Ohio Daughters of the American Revolution receive $5,000 and the Old Stone House near Milford is donated by Mr and Mrs Chester Kroger for restoration. The house, built 1804, has Civil War ties as headquarters for General Joshua Bates at Camp Dennison.
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Ohio University
Stone House
Milford
Ohio
R. W. Finsterwald
Athens
DAR
Ohio Daughters of the American Revolution
Chester Kroger
Homeland
Mr. Kroger
Krogers
Anne Hint Nciant Sonnu
Northwest Territory
Camp Dennison
Centinel
Western Spy
Hamilton Gazette
Waldsmith
Joshua Bates
Dennison
Now Is Time To Apply Limestone Agent Says
District farmers are reminded by Ross Wright Athens County extension agent that this time of year is best for applying limestone to sods and plowing it under to boost corn alfalfa clover and soybean crops Wright notes over 7 000 tons were used in Athens County in 1940 but 25 000 to 30 000 tons should be applied for an area this size He adds applying lime now reduces limeing labor and should be done long before planting with special prices on lime and hauling making the method more desirable.
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Ross Wright
Athens County
Wright
Danford Shares Career At Athens Rotary Meet
The Rev. John W. Danford spoke at the Athens Rotary Club about his life and ministry. He described his Ohio roots in Noble County and pastorates in Zanesville Dayton and Van Wert. He noted two years of fund raising for White Cross Hospital and his current service with First Methodist Church drawing many college youth.
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Athens
Columbus
Farmers Will Meet At Tuppers Plains
An AAA home conservation meeting will be held Tuesday February 25 at 730 p m in Olive Orange High School Tuppers Plains Farm pictures will be shown. Mrs Edith Betzing Orange Township Mrs Carl Buckley Olive and Mrs Whipple Chester have charge of the program. residents from three townships and others interested are invited.
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AAA
Olive- Orange High School
Tuppers Plains
Edith Betzing
Orange Township
Carl Buckley
Olive
Whipple
Chester
Barstow Receives Expense-Paid Trip From Insurance Firm
Donald K. Barstow of Athens was named among Indemnity Insurance Co. of North America top agents for 1940. He earned an expense-paid trip to Atlantic City based on sales in Athens size cities. Barstow is one of 15 nationwide recipients. trip set for June.
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Donald K. Barstow
Athens
Atlantic City
Indemnity Insurance Co
North America
Barstow
United States
Athens High School Valentines Supper and Dance
The Athens High School Home Economics Club hosted a Valentine party Monday evening in the club rooms. About 50 attended for round and square dancing and a buffet supper. Invitation committee included Betty McCrum, Betty Love, and Rachel Love. entertainment committee members were Elizabeth Kolenich, Johanna Daugherty, Martha Smith, and Mary Pierce. Refreshments were arranged by Luella Lafollette, Arilla Hooper, Ruth Beverage, and Lois Marshall.
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A. A. Nellis
Athens High School Home Economics Club
Betty McCrum
Betty Love
Rachel Love
Elizabeth Kolenich
Johanna Daugherty
Martha Smith
Mary Pierce
Luella Lafollette
Arilla Hooper
Ruth Beverage
Lois Marshall
Frigid Wind Grips Athens With Snow and Strain
Frigid wind drove temperatures down in Athens from a high of 38 degrees to 12, a 26 degree swing. Snow and gusts lingered as residents faced February’s grip, with the cold remaining until early morning.
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Athens
Teachers Will Serve Tea at PTA Meeting
The East Side PTA will hold a meeting on Wednesday February 19 at 2 45 p m in the school rooms. Each teacher will serve tea to the mothers of her students to foster personal acquaintance between teachers and parents.
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East Side
Parent-Teachers Association
Revival At Church of God Continues On Weekdays
Revival services will run each evening at 7 30 at the Church of God on Hocking Street with Rev H A Sherwood preaching The congregation plans to attend the Young People's Convention in Corning Saturday night in Southeastern Ohio.
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Church of God
Hocking St
H. A. Sherwood
Corning
Southeastern
Ohio
Public meeting on Social Security program in Athens
Arrangements are under way for a public meeting at the Athens High School Auditorium on Thursday Feb 27 at 7 30 p m about the federal old age and survivors insurance system established by the Social Security Act. Admission is free.
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Athens High School
John E. Manning
Tasal A429
Tumaneanhinal Tinian
Social Security Board
Athens
Manning
Burn Rubbish In February Urges Caution In Burns
John A. Bastian of the Ohio Division of Forestry urges Athens area residents to burn brush grass or rubbish in February when fire danger is low and before nesting birds. He warns against open burns outside city limits without clearing leaves and inflammables and to place fires away from roads and downwind. Permits required in March May from the nearest forest fire warden.
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John A. Bastian
Ohio
Bastian
Inspection at Athens patrol station annual check
The Athens sub station of the State Highway Patrol conducted its annual personnel and equipment inspection led by Corporal J. M. Kratzer. Inspectors Lt. A. C. Feltz of Columbus and Sergeants J. C. Ulmer and C. J. McGuire of Cambridge participated, with state headquarters officers overseeing the process.
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Athens
State Highway Patrol
J. M. Kratzer
A. C. Feltz
Columbus
Sets
J. C. Ulmer
C. J. McGuire
Cambridge
Kratzer
Social Notes of Carbondale Update
Social notes list visitors and guests in Carbondale area communities. Families including Stella Ray Kent City Emma Allbaugh and others are shown hosting and visiting in multiple local towns with no major events described. The entry also notes distant Bermuda location distances from Nova Scotia and Miang.
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Carbondale
Stella Ray
Kent City
Michigan
Emma Allbaugh
Lizzie Lowry
Harrison
Columbus
Elliston Mace
Albert Johnson
Athens
Rose Tefft
M. J. Callahan
Clarence Edgar
Coonville
Mack Stanley
Olan Carpenter
Carlin
Logan
George Carlin
Youth Action Needed in Rural Areas Conference Told
Miss Laile Eubanks of Marietta College urged a definite organized youth movement to sustain democracy. At the Older Rural Youth District Conference in Music Hall Ohio University delegates from six counties discussed fascist Soviet and democratic youth models and the need to strengthen inclusive American ideals. Participants from Washington Jackson Gallia Meigs Hocking and Athens counties joined in group discussions and an open forum after the talk.
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United States
Laile Eubanks
Marietta College
Music Hall
Ohio University
Eubanks
Europe
Germany
Russia
Ross Wright
Athens County
Hocking County
Washington
Jackson
Gallia
Meigs
Hocking
Athens
Seven Colleges Formed Under President James
Ohio University celebrates its 187th Founders Day with Governor Bricker as speaker. The article traces leadership from Charles W. Super to Dr. Herman G. James and notes seven colleges, a 3,500 student enrollment, and a faculty of about 250, marking the university as a modern institution serving Ohio and beyond.
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Ohio University
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Dana Kelly
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Super
Isaac Crook
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University of the Pacific
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College of Liberal Arts
Alston Ellis
Ellis
Bryan
Chubb
Herman G. James
College of Arts and Sciences
College of Applied Science
Graduate College
College of Fine Arts
College of Commerce
College of Education
University College
Ohio
Rathburn Family Notes on Military Service and Civilian Work
Rathburn family and relatives are highlighted for military service and federal work. Merle Rathburn, 32, of Athens Route 4, recently reported for clerical work with the Indianapolis Air Board after five years with the Government Hospital Medical Department at Fort Bliss Texas. His brothers serve in the armed forces, including Wiley in Hawaii with the First Division of Light Artillery and Robert in the navy who now bakes in Alexandria. O Harold Rathburn, an Athens baker, served in the army as well.
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I. E. Rathburn
Athens
Indianapolis Air Board
Athens High School
Merle
Fort Bliss
Tex
Medical Department
Government Hospital
Rathburn
Army
Navy
Wiley Rathburn
New York City
Hawaiian Islands
Robert Rathburn
Alexandria
O. Harold Rathburn
Athens Baker
Injunctions Granted In Divorce Action
Kath leen Dugan of Glouster obtains temporary restraining orders in a divorce action against her husband Ralph Dugan and against Owen Ley and Bank of Corning. The couple married in Columbus in April 1931. Dugan is alleged to be habitually drunken and to own a 2500 dollar share in B and D Grill, plus a Bank of Corning savings account and an automobile. Placer seeks temporary and permanent alimony and restoration of her maiden name Kathleen Burdiss.
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Common Pleas
F. Rowland
Owen Ley
Glouster
Bank of Corning
Kathleen Dugan
Ralph Dugan
Dugan
Columbus
Sheltering Arms Birth and Hospital Admissions Report
Mr and Mrs Wilbur Hill of Jacksonville welcomed a son born early Monday at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Doris Droz of Morris Avenue and Cora Campbell of Lorene Avenue are admitted for major surgery. Victoria Jones of Pratts Fork and William Fenzer of Park Place were admitted for medical treatment. George Gabriel of New Marshfield was admitted Saturday for head injuries and discharged Sunday.
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Wilbur Hill
Jacksonville
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Doris Droz
Morris Ave
Cora Campbell
Lorene Ave
Victoria Jones
Pratts Fork
William H. Fenzer
Park Place
George Gabriel
New Marshfield
Masquers Club Initiates 13 Students at Athens High
Thirteen students selected for Masquers Club, Athens High School dramatics honor, will be initiated Wednesday evening. A potluck supper and entertainment are planned at the Richard McKinstry home to honor the new members. Readits include Ruth Ann Grover Julian McQuiston Coover Staats Caroline Hopkins Jim Worley Barbara McKinstry Harry Peckham Martha Cottingham Ann Bolin Martha Lou Dowler Robert Sprague Ruth Gentry. A prize will be awarded to the Indoor Decathlon winner, a skill and memory test across bowling darts marbles cards music mathematics patriotic song letters rings and clothes pin games.
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Athens High School Dramatics
Richard McKinstry
Ruth Ann Grover
Julian McQuiston
Coover Staats
Caroline Hopkins
Jim Worley
Barbara McKinstry
Harry Peckham
Martha Cottingham
Ann Bolin
Martha Lou Dowler
Robert Sprague
Ruth Gentry
Truss Trial Offer Promises Hernia Relief
A vintage ad urges readers to cut out and mail to W. S. Rice Inc for a trial offer on a simplified hernia control method. It claims no interference with duties and promises a free treatise and eye opening details, targeting relief for reducible hernia sufferers.
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W. S. Rice, Inc
R. Adame
N.Y
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