WPA payroll for February nears peak in Athens District
WPA head counts show 9,454 workers across 264 projects in the eight county Athens District for the week ending Feb 21 with 1,595 employed in Athens County on 38 projects. Ray Noble says saturation nears and five projects were released including storm sewers in Nelsonville and Meigs County road work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WPA
Athens County
Terry Coyne
Athens
Lawrence County
Jackson County
Méigs County
Nelsonville
Angell Ridge Road
Canaan Township
Wellston
Meigs County
Middleport
Grant St
Pythian
Good Shepherd Church Plans Special Lenten Service
The Rt. Rev. Henry W. Hobson, bishop of the Southeastern Ohio Episcopal Diocese, will speak on turns at the Lenten service at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church on Ash Wednesday Feb 26 at 7 pm He will also administer confirmation A reception for members and friends follows in the parish hall The service begins a series of vesper meetings through Easter Sunday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry W. Hobson
Southeastern Ohio Episcopal Diocese
Good Shepherd Episcopal Church
Hobson
Folksongs Topic of Ohio U Graduate at USC
Prof Harry L Ridenour head of Baldwin Wallace English will speak Saturday morning before the Southern Folklore Society at the University of South Carolina in Columbia His address titled The Folksongs and Ballads of Ohio contrasts Northern lore with Southern folk music He graduated from Ohio University in 1912 and is a Perry County native whose work includes collecting native folklore across Southeastern Ohio The talk will be broadcast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Harry L. Ridenour
Baldwin- Wallace College
Southeastern Folklore Society
University of South Carolina
Columbia
Ridenour
Ohio University
Perry County
South Carolina
South
Mrs Helen Harris Dies Here at 33
Mrs Helen Harris aged 33 died Monday at 4 pm at 169 W Washington St after a four month illness. She is survived by her mother Elizabeth Kinney two sons Robert 15 of Columbus and Harlan 11 of Athens a sister Ruth Swanson a brother James Kinney and grandmother Mrs Henry Guthrie all of Athens. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 2 pm at Zion Church with burial in W State St Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Harris
Washington St
Elizabeth Kinney
Athens
Robert
Columbus
Harlan
Ruth Swanson
James Kinney
Henry Guthrie
Zion Church
W. Btate St
State Sales Tax to Be Discussed at Amesville
A meeting on the state sales tax will be held next Monday night March 2 at 7 30 at Amesville High School announced by Dean Kasler Amesville Reed M Wine gardner Athens district manager for the State Tax Commission will speak and a general discussion and Q&A will follow Farmers and business people are invited to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amesville
Dean Kasler
Reed M. Winegardner
Athens
State Tax Commission
Kasler
Conrath Bean Chapter Defends ROTC at Ohio University
The Conrath Bean Chapter No 37 DAVWW adopts a resolution censuring ministers who opposed the ROTC at Ohio University and commending university officials for arranging the course. The resolution, sent to President Herman G. James, urges publication and flags the February 20, 1936 unanimous vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Conrath Bean
Herman G. James
DAVWW
Athens Messenger
Clarence E. Wolfe
E. R. Jacoby
Floodwood Man Arrested on Intoxication Charge
Floodwood resident Carl Lanning was arrested last night by Deputy Karl Gardner on relatives' complaint. He is expected to be arraigned this afternoon on intoxication charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floodwood
Carl Lanning
Karl Gardner
Asian Motifs Fade From Public View
The essay notes that Chinese influence has diminished from fashion and public life, now mainly showing through colors and reproduced symbols such as pagodas and dragons rather than broader cultural presence.
District WPA men seek $1 hour pay for 30 hour week
The Athens District Unemployed League presented a resolution asking for a $1 an hour wage for a 30 hour week for WPA workers, plus 11 operating changes. Ray Noble met with league delegates to discuss these requests which aim to shorten work weeks, improve transportation, safety, and pay timing while keeping pace with federal rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WPA
League
Athens
Unemployed League
Ray Noble
Studente
Ohio Unemployed League
Garrett Chalfant
Athens County
Passion Play Impersonation At First Methodist Church
The First Methodist Church Ath en s begins Lent with five Holy Communion periods and an Oberammergau Passion Play impersonation at 7 30 am 12 noon 2 pm 4 pm and 7 15 pm The 7 00 pm performance is shared with Christian and Presbyterian congregations Dr Ira P Berry will present 18 leading Passion Play characters in a costly art enhanced program with no admission charge a silver offering will be taken at the 7 15 pm service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Athens
A. R. Kresge
C.L. Hoisington
William Ruston
Christian
Presbyterian
Ira P. Berry
Rock River
Oberammergau
America
Dowler and Shafer Attend National Brands Stores Convention
Dowler president of National Brands Stores and C. D. Shafer treasurer attended the second annual convention in Chicago. Hundreds of company members and 410 wholesale grocer supply houses were present. Dowler opened the session while other executives spoke, including J. E. Brough of the Standard Brands Merchandising Department, a descendant of Ohio governor John Brough.
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FF. Dowler
National Brands
Chicago
C. D. Shafer
Mr. Dowler
United States
J. E. Brough
Standard Brands
Mr. Brough
John Brough
Ohio
Athens
George Washington as the farmer described to Athens Rotary
Prof. T N Hoover of Ohio University recounted Washington’s farming life at the Athens Rotary Club. He noted Washington’s land purchases in Virginia, Mt. Vernon inheritance, and years as a gentleman farmer with hunt, fox hounds, and mule breeding. He cited visits to Athens County and Washington’s first U.S. farm experiments, including seed tests and mule production.
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George Washington
Rotary
Hoover
T. N. Hoover
Ohio University
Athens Rotary Club
Washington
White House
Virginia
Mt. Vernon
Lawrence Washington
Athens County
Ohio
Kanawha River
Buffalo
Hockingport
Pittsburgh
Great Hock-Hocking River
United States
Spain
America
South
Lafayette
Malta
Knight of
W. J. Trautwein
B. T. Grover
Rotary Club
Reed Winegardner
McConnelavilla
Tima
Sweltering Athens Sees 60 Degree Day Break New Ground
The Athens area recorded a 60 degree high the highest this year prompting residents to anticipate spring. Officials note a 23 degree below zero reading on Jan 24 and a 60 degree noon today with a 34 degree low last night. Cloudy skies and possible rain forecast for tonight with cooler relief on Wednesday.
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C. N. France
Athens
Three To Seek Reelection to County Places
Athens County Commissioners Frank Riddle and Fred Kittle and County Engineer J. W. Wilson announce reelection bids in the Republican primary. J Clyde Edmundson considered a commissioner run. Wilson, lifelong Nelsonville resident and OSU graduate, highlights highway engineering background and civic roles. Biddle and Kittle seek second terms, with long service through relief programs and county affairs shaping a busy era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Frank Riddle
Fred Kittle
J. W. (Dike) Wilson
J. Clyde Edmundson
Wilson
Nelsonville
Ohio State University
Mary Adelyn Wilson
State
Florida
Illinois State Highway Department
Ohio State Highway Department
National Society of Civil Engineers
Biddle
Kittle
Athens County
Alexander Township
Albany Consolidated District Board
Athens County Children's Home
Kenneth Ray to lead Athens County schools for three more years
The Athens County Board of Education renewed Kenneth C. Ray's contract as county superintendent for three additional years starting next fall. The vote also extended terms for Miss Eleanor Minister and J. G. Russell. Ray, in office since 1933, has guided the county system through severe financial strain and has been active in securing state school funds and library funding for Ohio University.
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Kenneth Ray
Kenneth C. Ray
Athens County
County Board of Education Today
Eleanor Minister
J. G. Russell
A. K. Walker
Buchtel
G. O. Shanks
Coolville R. D
A. H. Grim
Athens
R. E. Wagoner
Stewart
Dallas Christman
Glouster
Ray
Alex Root
Coolville
Morgan County
McKeesport
Ance
House
EF. le Fever
Senate Finance Committee
Chubb
Ohio University
Ohio
Salvation Army Youths Return From Meeting in Cincinnati
Seven Athens youths with Adjt and Mrs Hinshaw returned from the Salvation Army Youth Conference in Cincinnati where Evangeline Heard won first prize in the oratorical contest. Adjutant Hinshaw and wife attended an officers conference in southern Ohio and northern Kentucky outlining plans for the youth movement and General Evangeline Booths World For God campaign to convert a million people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Adjt
W. W. Hinshaw
Cincinnati
The
Salvation Army
Evangeline Heard
Joseph Heard
Hinshaw
Ohio
Kentucky
Evangeline Booth
Two Drivers Fined Arrested by Patrol
Joseph Siemer Jr a Corning grocer was fined 25 dollars and costs for using dealer license plates on a delivery truck and was arrested by State Patrolman J L Richardson of the Athens Sub Station. Clarence McKee of Cheshire pleaded guilty to driving a car without a tail light and was fined 10 dollars and costs by Mayor J K Harley at Middleport after patrolman J H Gorham arrested him on February 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Siemer, Jr
Corning
Murray Bown
Siemer
J. L. Richardson
Athens
Clarence McKee
Cheshire
J. K. Harley
Middleport
J. H. Gorham
McKee
Kiwanis Sketch Night Raises Funds at Athens Club
Athens Kiwanis Club members were sketched by artist William Turner at Hotel Berry on Monday night to support the club hospital fund and aid underprivileged children. Kiwanis president Irvin Quick outlined fundraising plans. Guests included H B Watson of Columbus and Frost Route 2 residents James Coen and Alice Medkiff with noted ages and family ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Turner
Athens
Athens Kiwanis Club
Hotel Berry
Irvin Quick
Kiwanis
H. B. Watson
Columbus
B. M. Covert
James Coen
Frost
William Coen
Alice Medkiff
Arthur Medkiff
Lewis March
Millfield
Thomas March
Agnes Tippie Barnes
Charles Tippie
Two Properties Sold By Sheriff on Monday
Sheriff sale conducted Monday involved R. W. Finsterwald purchasing Clarence L. Heaton property on N. Lancaster St for 2400 dollars. Don Ross buying 108 acres in Bern Township near Plantville for 824 dollars. 41 acres in York Township appraised at 1800 dollars but not sold due to lack of bidders.
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R. W. Finsterwald
Athens
Clarence L. Heaton
N. Lancaster St
William C. Bean
Heaton
Don Ross
Bern Township
Plantaville
Ross
Rana Waggoner
York Township
Fiffie Patrick
George Sommers
Sixty-five Bills of Sale Filed Monday in Court Clerk Office
Sixty-five bills of sale were filed Monday at the office of Miss Ruth F. Burdette, clerk of courts. Seven were for new automobiles. During February Miss Burdette filed 902 bills of sale, including 85 for new cars.
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Ruth F. Burdette
Six Fined for Possession of Legal Liquor
Five men and one woman from Glouster were fined $50 and costs each after pleading guilty to possessing untaxed liquor in Athens County Common Pleas Court Judge O F Rowland suspended half of two fines Nagle claimed ownership of seven gallons found in J D Lehews blacksmith shop Seventeen gallons were seized by state liquor enforcement inspectors with Marshal Fred Heck and Constable G H Love as part of a raid
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. F. Rowland
Athens County Common Pleas Court
Lillian Booker
Jacob Nagle
John MecCreanor
James Jennings
Fritz Stoecklein
Glouster
Fred Heck
G. H. Love
Nagle
J. D. Lehew
Conrad Dearing
Buechtel
Judea Rowland
McCreanor
Jennings
Parole Planned for Two Athens County Offenders
The Ohio State Parole Board announced in Columbus that Guy Tenner jailed for auto theft and Harrison Nelson convicted of grand larceny, both from Athens County, are to be paroled on April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Tenner
Ohio Fenitentiary
Harrison Nelson
Athens County
Columbus
Ohio State Parole Board
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Lawrence
Jackson
Good Shepherd Church
China
Noble—Organized Labor
American Federation of Labor
Methodist Church
Dowler
Shafer
Oscar Fulton
General Insurance Fidelity & Surety Bonds
E. State St
Biddle and
Engineer Wilson
CWA
FERA
Muskingum College
Fin
Houle
Quick’'S
NUT Shop
Rowland
ARKH
Penn Maryland
National Distillers Products Corp
New York City
Windsor St . Bourbon
Messenger
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