Contract To Be Effective Next August For F J Taylor
election of F J Taylor as Athens County superintendent of schools for three more years was announced by the County Board of Education. The board includes G O Shanks president and R E Wagoner vice president along with A H Grim K Walker and Charles Christman. Taylor has gained local and state approval for financing changes since taking the post last September after Kenneth C Ray resigned. He previously led Amesville Beverly and Maria-McConnelsville High School. The Taylor family now resides in Athens and includes daughters Vivian and Frances Ruth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Taylor
Athens County
County Board of Education
G. O. Shanks
Troy Township
R. E. Wagoner
Stewart
A. H. Grim
Lodi
K. Walker
Buchtel
Charés Christman
Trimble Township
Taylor
Kenneth C. Ray
Zanesville
Amesville
Beverly
Maria-McConnelsville
Morgan County
Hackney
Washington County
Noble County
Athens
Vivian
Ohio University
McArthur
Frances Ruth
Mrs. Drury Funeral To Be Held Tuesday
Funeral services for Mrs. E. E. Drury aged 75 who died Saturday of a heart attack at her Glouster home will be held Tuesday at 1 PM at the residence. Burial will follow in Bainbridge Ohio. She leaves a son B. F. Swartz a state game protector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Drury
Glouster
Bainbridge, O
B. F. Swartz
WPA to Thin County WPA Rolls in Ohio
A six dozen interviewers and nine supervisors, drawn from Eastern and Southeastern Ohio and based in Zanesville, began a 21 county sweep to verify about 33 000 WPA workers. Congress ordered removal of ineligible workers and noncitizens from both project rolls and WPA staff. The effort includes 23 clerks and two supervising clerks among nearly 700 staff statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WPA
Ohio
Zanesville
District 3
Congress
Muskingum County
Hocking
Gallia
Monroe
Helwig Brothers Share Prison Fate In Athens Case
Deputy sheriff Walter Guthrie and Russell Males take prisoners to the state penitentiary while New Lexington officers deliver John Helwig, brother of Carl and Gilbert, already jailed for the Athens murder of John O'Brien. A fourth Helwig is in Michigan. John Helwig faces a probation violation case from Perry County Common Pleas Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Evans
Walter Guthrie
Athens
Russell Males
Sand Ridge
State Penitentiary
Lexington
John Helwig
Carl
Gilbert Helwig
John O’brien
Helwig
Michigan
Common Pleas Court
Perry County
Girls of Junior High Name Athletic Leaders
Members of the Junior High Girls Athletic Association Board met at the University Women’s Athletic Association cabin. Sylvia Schuler was elected president and Lois Baughman as secretary treasurer. Managers named for activities include Virginia Stansbury volleyball Ann Mat ters hiking Mary Louise Brown eighth grade rep Betty Gaston badminton and Grace Chism ping pong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior High Girls Athletic Association Board
University Women's Athletic Association
Sylvia Schuler
Lois Baughman
Virginia Stansbury
Ann Matters
Mary Louise Brown
Betty Gaston
Grace Chism
Ma Sams
Helen Long
Bernadine Terrell
Betty Barrett
Billie Jacoby
Florence Evans
Dorothy Edleman
Anna May Baker
Betty Cokenougher
Beatrice Droz
Mary Duncan
Virgene Fox
Donna Gaitten
Betty Hooper
Alice Maccombs
Elizabeth Phillips
Elizabeth Wood
Margaret Clark
Mary Chadwick
Sue Coury
Virginia Cubbison
Barbara Danford
Marjorie Gibbons
Betty Henderson
Gene Kissner
Jane Maccombs
Ruth Mason
Kathleen Straple
Hammerle
Girls Athletic Association
Ruth _Hammerle
Mary Roach
Lois Sickles
Bonnie Jean Smith
Joan Woolley
Helen Stratton
Betsy Bailey
Margaret Williams
Phyllis Bean
Ethel McEwen
Jane White
Banked on Sheltering Arms Hospital Tales
At Sheltering Arms Mrs Kathryn Grim 84 of 208 W Washington St Athens underwent a major operation Sunday night with attendants saying her condition is very good. Miss Mildred Gilson 17 Walker St operated on for appendicitis. Levi Roy Blackford Carbondale minor operation. Rosie Robinett 206 W Washington St treated for a broken arm. Bernice Hipshir Millfield school teacher infected thumb. Adrian Moore R F D No 2 Athens minor surgical operation Sunday. Fay Knight The Plains minor surgery. Aldena Cain eight Pratts Fork appendectomy with excellent condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Grim
Washington St
Athens
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Mildred Gilson
Walker St
Leroy Blackford
Carbondale
Rosie Robinett
Bernice Hipshir
Millfield
Adrian Moore
R.F.D. No. 2
Fay Knight
the Plains
Aldena Cain
Pratts Fork
Professor Hoover to Speak at Chauncey-Dover Wash Birthday Program
Prof. T. N. Hoover of Ohio University will address the Chauncey-Dover Schools during the Washington Birthday program on Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. N. Hoover
Ohio University
Washington
Chauncey-Dover
February Warmth Breaks Local Records
Temperatures hit 72 degrees late yesterday, the highest February mark in years. Weather observer Mrs. C. N. France notes a 22 degree rise from a year ago, with a low of 50 last night. Rain tonight could bring a new cold spell and possible snow. The Hocking River stood at 6.3 this morning, with a slight rise expected after last night’s 0.25 inches of rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. N. France
Hocking
CREDIT TALKS CREDIT TALKS
Paying bills promptly safeguards credit and avoids embarrassing calls. Most people are honest but some neglect payments, creating a questionable credit reputation with collectors and neighbors. Merchants extend credit but expect timely payment. pay all bills by the 10th or as agreed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Q.C
Divorce Hearing Over Cruelty and Neglect in Ohio Case
Mrs. Edith Cox seeks custody of their four year old son in a Common Pleas Court divorce action against John Edward Cox of Nelsonville. Hearing before Judge O F Rowland featured claims of kicking choking and other cruelty plus neglect and failure to provide clothing. Defense links Mrs Cox to a man in her employer’s circle. case ongoing since September 1937.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. F. Rowland
Common Pleas Court
Edith Cox
John Edward Cox
Nelsonville
Cox
Land Use Committee Set Meeting at Athens Grange Hall
The Land Use Committee will meet Tuesday February 21 at 10 a m in the Athens Grange Hall at the Fairgrounds. Ross Wright county agricultural agent announces special focus on strip cropping manure care alfalfa acreage and lime use. M L Predmore and W H Mowrey will address crop practices and strip cropping. The committee includes one farmer from each township with members listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Grange Hall
Fairgrounds
Ross Wright
M. L. Predmore
Columbus
W. H. Mowrey
Logan
Alexander
Frank Pugh
Ames
Homer Linscott
Athens
John Sheridan
Bern
Lee Glass
Canaan
Fred Dorr
Carthage
Frank Caldwell
Dover
Clarence Morris
Lee
Fred Elliott
Lodt
John Cowan
Rome
K. W. Hayes
Trimble
D. M. Sawyer
Troy
Edgar Dixon
Waterloo
Roy Gilham
York
Edward Howard
Three Cars Involved In Athens Accident
Daniel Armbruster 19 of Baker Settlement drove west on W Union St and hit two other cars. The Sedan struck a coupe owned by Fred Cornell and an Oldsmobile coupe owned by Richard Wilson. Police found defective steering gear caused the crash. Armbruster admitted fault and agreed to pay damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
W. Union St
Daniel Armbruster
Baker Settlement
Fred Cornell
E. State St
Richard Wilson
New Marshfield
Charles Maple
Leslie Bradfield
Armbruster
Unemployment Office Closed for Washington's Birthday
The local Unemployment Compensation Commission office will be closed on February 22 in observance of Washington's birthday. Workers who were instructed to report that day should report to the office on Thursday, February 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Unemployment Compensation Commission
Washington
Refusal of Smallpox Vaccination Spreads Illness in County
In Utley the initial smallpox case in Athens County has led to two new infections among Mrs. Mayle and her two year old child after Kinney Mayle refused vaccination for his family. Health officials report widespread vaccination efforts and warn of further cases due to the incubation period while continuing immunization at Hollister and planned visits to The Plains Stewart Mineral and Carbondale schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utley
Athens County
Kinney Mayle
J. M. Higgins
Mayle
Higgins
Athens
Caroline Pico
Hollister
Plains
Stewart
Mineral
Carbondale
NYA Pays Ohio Students to Aid Education
National Youth Administration funds part time work for 241 Athens County high school students across 15 schools, totaling 735.55 monthly, plus about 302 Ohio University students earning 3399 monthly. Positions include clerical, laboratory, and library tasks tied to educational needs and supervised by schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Youth Administration
Ohio
Athens County
S. Burns Weston
NYA
Harry E. Rabe
Ohio University
Ames Bern
Albany
Athens
Buchtel
Chauncey-Dover
Glouster
Greens Run
Jacksonville-Trimble
Lodi Township
Nelsonville
Rome
the Plains
Troy
New Marshfield
Hollister
Junior Class Girls Win Title In AHS Volleyball Tournament
The Junior class swept the Athens Senior High School Girls Athletic Association volleyball championship, defeating the freshmen sophomores and seniors. Virginia Bardin captained the winning team with 64 players taking part overall. sophomores claimed second place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girls Athletic Association
Athens
Virginia Bardin
Mary Allen
Frances Alexander
Wilma Brannon
Betty Chandler
Betty Cox
Patty Daugherty
Louise Blackford
Connie Dent
Geraldine Chrisman
Gertrude
Dance To Follow Toledo Game At OU Gymnasium
Ohio University hosts a postgame dance in the Men's Gymnasium after the Toledo U. basketball game on Saturday night February 25. Dances cost five cents each from 9 to 12 with free dances interspersed. Toledo guests and alumni expected. Proceeds fund a Varsity O initiation dance for the year’s initiates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
OU Gymnasium
Ohio U
Toledo University
Clarence (Cootie) Rich
Varsity O
Rex Koons
Commodores
Toledo U
Ohio University
Bob Snyder
Claire “Ducky” Dunn
Walt Harvey
York Grangers Hear Talk On Smallpox
York Grange met at the Grange Hall in Oak Grove with Master Adda Maccombs presiding. Charles Patton spoke on Smallpox and Vaccination. A reading on cut flowers was given by Edward Howard. Music featured Aileen Patton, Alice Maccombs, Charles Poston, Katherine Warehime, and Lena Huddy. The degree team agreed to work at Trimble Grange on March 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Grange
Grange Hall
Oak Grove
Adda Maccombs
Trimble Grange
Nelle Cagg
Elsie Weaver
Ruby Howard
Maude McClain
Charles Patton
Edward Howard
Aileen Patton
Alice Maccombs
Charles Poston
Katherine Warehime
Lena Huddy
The
Grange
More Student Teachers for Athens Schools
Figures from Harper C Pendry of Athens Public Schools show more Ohio University student teachers and observers this semester. Junior and senior high schools report 82 student teachers this semester vs 52 last, and observers rise from 82 to 93.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper C. Pendry
Athens Public Schools
Ohio University
Mayor Fines Barnhart On Intoxication and Fighting Charges
Cornell Mayor C. C Cornell fines Charles Barnhart of W. State Street five dollars and costs for intoxication and fighting. Police Capt. Charles Maple and Officer Leslie Bradfield arrested Barnhart at Pete's Cave on Saturday night on the charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornell
C. C
Charles Barnhart
W. State St
Charles Maple
Leslie Bradfield
Barnhart
Pete’s Cave
N. Court St
Mrs. Betty Goodlet Dies at Daughters’ Home
Betty Goodlet age 90 died yesterday at her daughter Mrs. Willa Barnett’s home in Columbus. She was widow of George Goodlet formerly of New Pittsburg. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 10 30 AM at C L Stout Funeral Home Nelsonville with burial at Greenlawn Cemetery Nelsonville. She also leaves daughters Mary Adams Columbus Nora Crews Dayton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Goodlet
Willa Barnett
Columbus
George Goodlet
New Pittsburg
C. L. Stout
Nelsonville
Barnett
Mary Adams
Nora Crews
Dayton
Greenlawn Cemetery
Athens County Society Plans Columbus Winter Meeting
The Athens County Society of Columbus will hold its winter meeting at Frecker's Banquet Hall in Columbus on Friday evening Feb 24. The program runs 7 30 to 9 30 with registration visiting entertainment a brief business session music and refreshments. Tickets cost 30 cents and may be bought in advance from officers or committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County Society
Columbus
Nellie Mae Richards
Gladys Whitlatch
William L Lehman
S. D. Webb
Will C. Merritt
Athens County Society of Columbus
Frecker’s
E. State St
C. Merritt
Athens County
S. Garfield Ave
Battles Ave
W. G. Richards
FE. Mound St
Isaak Walton League
Athens
NYA Planning Council Meeting in Athens
The second meeting of the Youth Planning Council of Athens County was held Saturday in the office of NYA administrator E. S. Haller. Attendees included Garnett Thornton Clyde Linton Paul Donley Jessie Seevers Anna Boka Anita Hatch Marie Jenkins Maurice Brinkley Delmont Skinner Edward Campbell Ray Brandenburg Daniel Armbruster Don Nida and John Vessalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youth Planning Council
Athens County
E. S. Haller
Nya
Garnett Thornton
Clyde Linton
Paul Donley
Nelsonville
Jessie Seevers
Anna Boka
Anita Hatch
Athens
Marie Jenkins
Stewart
Maurice Brinkley
Jacksonville
Delmont Skinner
Glouster
Edward Campbell
Coolville
Ray Brandenburg
Salem
Daniel Armbruster
Brookville
Don Nida
John Vessalo
the Plains
Athens County Chosen For Training Center
The NYA district office in Zanesville approves Athens County as a NYA youth training center. Supervisor FE S. Haller says the center will train youth in skilled and semi skilled labor for possible apprenticeships. Two sites are under consideration with work to begin in four to six weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NYA
Zanesville
Athens
Athens County
FE. S. Haller
Haller
Attorney Henry Ellis's Irish Terrier Diverts Courthouse Traffic
Hyannis Massachusetts patrol officers report Pat the Irish terrier accompanies attorney Henry Ellis daily to the courthouse. The dog prefers the hallway corridor to court chatter and parks in the busy passage, sleeping until his owner finishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyannis
Mass
Pat
Henry Ellis
Thief Takes 11 Shoes All Right Foot
In Athens a thief stole a sample case with 11 new shoes, all for the right foot. The thief discarded them upon finding they could not be worn. Sheriff Charles Bayless and Deputy Charles Evans recovered the samples this morning and await the owner at the sheriff's residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athen
WPA
Athens
Charles Bayless
Charles Evans
Revival To Continue At Nazarene Church
Increased interest in the Nazarene revival keeps the meeting going. Rev Neal Hutchinson announces continuation. Rev Raymond Browning from Bennettsville, S C ended his ministry Sunday. Mrs Dorothy Bush of Portsmouth will preach each evening at 7 30 this week. Rev Charles Bush expected Thursday to lead music. Located at W State and Walker Streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal Hutchinson
Raymond Browning
Bennettsville
S. C
Dorothy Bush
Portsmouth
Charles Bush
W. State and
Walker Sts
Bride Digging For Symbolic Ring Uncovers Bendigo Gold
Mrs Katherine Allen sank into Bendigo gold fields and unearthed enough gold to reshaped her wedding ring into a symbol of marriage she views as more meaningful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Katherine Allen
Bendigo
Desert residents get medical aid by ambulance airplane
Bakersfield dispatches report that residents of the Mojave desert can now summon Dr. Thomas A. Drummond who flies to their location in an ambulance airplane to provide care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bakersfield
Cal
Mojave Desert
Thomas A. Drummond
Mayor Fines Fogorss for Intoxication in Trimble
Mayor C C Cornell fines Steve Fogorss five dollars plus costs for intoxication. Police Capt Charles Maple and Officer Leslie Bradfield arrested Fogorss Friday night at Court and Carpenter Streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Cornell
Steve Fogorss
Trimble
Charles Maple
Leslie Bradfield
Fogorss
Carpenter Sts
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Mrs. Drury
Jim Josten
Mr. Taylor
Hoover
Clover Farm
Credit Talks
Oscar Fulton
Athens Credit Bureau
York Grangers
Wm. L. Lehman
J. W. Wilson
W. C. McMenamy
Ray Wood
George Koons
C. M. Coulter
Phyllis Roberts
Walter E. Duffee
Kathleen Murphy
Ben Hayes
Rosa Hill
Kathryn Buell
Herman Luckoff
F. E. Roberts
Mayme McNamara
Stella Kerns
Elizabeth Beatty
Gotha Davis
Mary Collins
Florine Williams
Mary Louise Walker
Eileen Phillips
Joseph Wharton
George Gibbs
Della Landon
Ralph Antle
Don Millikin
L. Johnson
Lulu Clark
H. J. Finsterwald
W. B. Bartels
IL. P. Day
O. C. Roush
Clayton Murphey
Gertrude Long
W. L. Hooper
Grace Rossiter
Maud Fenzel
Frank Dunnett
Vaughn Campbell
Clyde Jacoby
W.S. Rhoades
Joseph Price
W. E. Wheeler
H. F. Link
NYA Planning Council
Nazarene Church
Stanso
Ady
Dowler & Ferguson
Funeral Home
Athens, Ohio
Roman Cleanser
Lalin
Mens Pharmacy
Court ST
United States
Canada
U. S
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
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