Amesville Man Shoots Self in Farm Yard Tragedy
George Balderson aged 35, a Wrightstown Ridge farmer near Amesville, killed himself with a .32 calibre pistol in the yard of his home as family members witnessed. He had been despondent since his father’s death the previous Saturday and had attacked his wife during a barn quarrel before taking the weapon. His mother attempted to seize the gun. the self inflected wound proved fatal. Surviving are his wife, his mother, two sisters and a brother. Funeral arrangements pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Balderson
Wrightstown Ridge
Amesville
T. R. Bennett
B. C. Day
Balderson
William E. Balderson
Bennett
Bertha Vandaman
Akron
Faucett Funeral Home
Chesterhill
Vandaman
Mary Balderson
Cleveland
Alney Balderson
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Carlos Harris Jr. undergoes tonsillotomy at Sheltering Arms Hospital
Carlos Harris Jr of Athens Route 2 had a tonsillotomy performed at Sheltering Arms Hospital this morning. The brief medical procedure targets the tonsils and was conducted under standard hospital protocols. No complications reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlos Harris Jr
Athens
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Don’t Sleep When Gas Presses Heart Ad Says Adlerika
An advertisement claims Adlerika relieves stomach gas pressing on the heart after one dose. It asserts the product cleans out both upper and lower bowels and promotes Athens Pharmacy as the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adlerika
Athens
Extra Quick
W. Union
WPA Employs 16 268 People Across District Three
A district report by L. C. Gibson shows 16,268 WPA workers across 96 projects in District Three. Construction dominates with 58 projects employing 14,898 men in roads, mine sealing, utilities, schools, parks, and a Pike County fish farm. Women number 1,370 on 38 projects including sewing, education, nutrition, library and nursery services.
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WPA
L. C. Gibson
Pike County
New Straitsville
Perry County
Athens County
Belmont
Gallia
Guernsey
Hocking
Jackson
Lawrence
Meigs
Monroe
Morgan
Muskingum
Noble
Perry
Pike
Scioto
Vinton
Washington County
Time Takes Place Of Money For Beauty
The piece argues budget beauty relies on time and self care rather than expensive services. It showcases a Canadian Arctic resident who keeps hair skin and nails well with home routines and discipline, proving beauty can be maintained with simple daily habits. It notes walking daily brushing shampooing night cream and basic manicures as key practices.
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New York
St. Lawrence River
Arctic
World second largest telescope to be installed at Radcliffe Observatory
The world's second largest telescope will be installed this spring at Radcliffe Observatory in South Africa, marking a major advance for astronomical research in the region. The project brings together regional scientists and international partnerships to upgrade observing capabilities.
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Radcliffe Observatory
South Africa
Elks Honor Cat Tom Clark as 23rd Birthday Mouser
The Elks Lodge of Seneca Falls New York honors Tommy Clark pet of Dr W L Clark as an honorary life member to celebrate his 23rd birthday. Members joke the cat may be the Methuselah mouser of the country while guests observe a quiet party with catnip tails and playful parody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Seneca Falls
N. Y
Tommy Clark
W. L. Clark
Tommy
Perrhaps
Leather Class Starts for Scouters Under Mr Robert Bain
Sixteen scouters met with leathercraft expert Mr Robert Bain in the Chamber of Commerce for the first leatherworking class. Eligible scouters eighteen and over may earn certificates after completing the course. Initial instruction covered basic tools and projects like belts lanyards and watch fobs with future sessions to build personal items such as bill folds and sheathes. The class is scheduled next at Nelsonville High School on Thursday March 3 at 7 pm with tool instruction using house nails.
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Robert Bain
Chamber of Commerce
Boin
Bill
Nelsonville High School
Strip Farming Urged After Athens County Tour
R. R. Barker and Ross Wright toured Athens County interviewing farmers on strip farming. Barker says strip farming reduces erosion and preserves moisture and fertility while leveling work. The extension office plans two demonstration farms. Barker's Union farm already uses strip farming.
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R. R. Barker
Mount Vernon
Ross Wright
Athens County
Barker
Union
Ohio
New Marshfield
James H Fulton dies at home in Athens route
James H Fulton aged 85 died at his home Athens Route Seven on Thursday morning. He leaves a daughter Mrs Victor Carpenter Route Seven and a son William Fulton Route Four plus three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Wife preceded him in death. Funeral at Clarks Chapel Saturday at 1 PM with burial in Bean Cemetery. Friends may call Friday evening at the home.
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James H. Fulton
Athens
Victor Carpenter
William Fulton
Clarks Chapel
Bean Cemetery
Fine for Kidney and Bladder Weakness
Promotion for Gold Medal Haakem Oil Capsules as a kidney stimulant and diuretic. Claims swift results and lists symptoms such as backache moist palms leg cramps and puffy eyes. Urges buying from druggist at 35 cents per box and credits Haerem in Holland.
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Haerem
Holland
Agy
Theme Decision For AHS Yearbook Arena
A committee at Athens High School met with art teacher Miss Ethel Woolf to decide on a theme for the Arena yearbook. Mr. C. D. Samford leads advertising and business, with Miss Anne Pickering directing the literary section and a named staff including Jeane Houf as editor in chief and several assistants across departments.
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Ethel Woolf
Athens High School
C. D. Samford
Anne Pickering
Jeane Houf
Jean Finsterwald
Dwight Riley
John Bailey
Frederick Kittle
Charles Wheaton
Harriet Musgrave
Lucille McDaniel
Mary Elizabeth Lasher
Marjorie Harvey
Sue Woolley
William Matters
Betty Cash
Virginia Porter
Ila Shafer
Doris Mace
Wiseman Case Details Mulligan Offerings and Allegations
The Athens County Common Pleas Court enters day two of the $50,000 suit by Jesse Wiseman against Joseph Mulligan over alienation of affections and criminal conversation. Witnesses testify to Mulligan offering trips and clothes to Wiseman’s wife and to a pivotal incident on September 9, 1936, as Wiseman recounts his transfer of affections following their move into Mulligan’s home. The jury panel and witnesses include C. P. Fiske, Henry Cone, Lester Martin, Thomas Wilson, and others, with WPA supervisor Harry Kelly detailing Wiseman’s conduct and payroll records as accurate.
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Jesse Wiseman
Joseph Mulligan
Lodi Township
Athens County Common Pleas Court
Wisemans
Mr. Mulligan
Wiseman
Angell Ridge
Mulligan
Athens State Hospital
S. M. Johnson
Athens
State Hospital
Elinore Dailey
Albany
W. F. Sands
William Barker
Nelsonville
George W. Collins
R. 1
Rose Cook
Clarence
Death announced of Cyrus E. Shaver in Clarksburg
Mrs. Ella Jackson of New Marshfield learns of the death of her brother Cyrus E. Shaver age 83 of Clarksburg West Virginia. He leaves a wife and two sons Alpha and Arthur and two daughters Mrs Agnes Hysen and Mrs Mary Blair all of Clarksburg. He is survived by three brothers Lee Walker West Virginia George Parkersburg and Samuel Columbus and two sisters Mrs Agnes Hall Columbus and Mrs Ella Jackson.
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Ella Jackson
New Marshfield
Cyrus E. Shaver
Clarksburg
W. Va
Alpha
Arthur
Agnes Hysen
Mary Blair
Lee
Walker
George
Parkersburg
Samuel
Columbus
Agnes Hall
Crippen Funeral Friday Service Details
Funeral services for H. M. Crippen will be held Friday at two o clock at the Dowler Ferguson Home. Dr. W. G. Seaman will conduct the rites and burial will follow in W Union St Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home at any time.
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H. M. Crippen
Dowler- Ferguson
W. G. Seaman
W. Union St
Athens Weather Summary Report
Readable climate note records yesterday high of 36 in Athens and low of 31 last night. Today at noon the temperature is not specified in the fragment.
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Athens
Citizen Candidates to Meet in Court Friday
The Athens County Common Pleas courtroom will host the third naturalization information session at 6 30 p m Friday. Interested persons may attend as instructors help guide applicants toward U S citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
State Patrol Checks Athens County School Buses
State highway patrol officers have inspected Athens County school buses at the fair grounds. They will issue repair recommendations to the county superintendent and local school boards where buses operate. The inspection work is ongoing.
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State Highway Patrol
Athens County
Fairgrounds
The Stars Say for Friday February 245
Predictions note an eventful day with romance and high adventure. Writings, travel and contracts may shift life. birthdays herald surprises and changes in private and business spheres. a child born may show originality, creativity, and wide travel.
Hostesses for Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae Dinner
Mrs H C Lehman and Mrs John Stewart hosted a 6 o'clock Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae Club dinner at 173 Grosvenor Street with patronesses. George Washington motifs adorned tables and favors as guests included Mrs E J Jones Sr and others.
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H. C. Lehman
John Stewart
Alpha Gamma Delta
Grosvenor St
George Washington
E. J. Jones Sr
C. M. Coppeland
C H. Grosvenor
E W. Chubb
C. M. Mackinenon
F D. Forsyth
E. C. Schloss
R. F. Beckett
L. C Nicholas
H. E. Miller
Olive Martin
F. B. Dibley
M. D. Hughes
C. R. Hoskins
Paul Fontaine
Skin Health Promised by Internal Tonic Claim
An advertisement touts .S.S. Tonic as an internal remedy that builds red blood cells to improve skin, restore weight, boost energy, and strengthen nerves. It promises a natural glow and social compliments, urging readers to buy the tonic at any drug store.
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