Floods Recede in Athens Area As Roads Reopen
Floodwaters receded from the Hocking River near White's Mill after peaking near flood stage. State Route 329 between Guysville and Stewart remained closed earlier while Federal Creek overflow caused closures on U S 50 and State Route 280. both routes later cleared as drivers faced soft roads from thaw. A mill wheelhouse foundation was damaged by ice flows over the dam at White's Mill and Athens streets were cleaned by city crews after heavy rain. More rain and a drop in temperature are forecast for the district.
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White’s
Hocking
White’s Mill
Guysville
Stewart
Amesville
State Highway Department
Highway Garage
Athens
City
Court News in Probate and Common Pleas Docket Preps
Postponed probate hearing on easements for Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad lands between Floodwood and Beaumont. estates of Calvin C. Snodgrass and Cora J. Haning noted. heirs listed. Common Pleas updates include appeals against the Industrial Commission, compensation cases, and allocations from court judgments and property sales proceeds.
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Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Co
Isabella Coe
Floodwood
Beaumont
M. Johnson
I. Meade Swisher
Calvin C. Snodgrass
Cora J. Haning
H. E. Haning
Daisy D. Cavendish
Columbus
Arizona
B. Kyle
Zanesville
Lydia A. Raines
Leonard C. Nanna
Charles C. Nanna
Barberton
Danielle Phillips
Chauncey
Industrial Commission of Ohio
O. F. Rowland
Hugh Nida
Athens County Common Pleas Court
Luhrig
Diamond Supply Co
Nelsonville Oil and Gas Co
Non-Violence Philosophy Advocated By Pendle High Speaker
Pendle High School student Gregg, a pupil of Gandhi, argues non-violence as a practical tool for personal disputes and social conflicts. He links pacifism to unity, truth, love, courage, and humility, citing historical examples from Buddha to European saints and miners in Hungary. He speaks at a Wallingford Cusker school event introduced by John Meister.
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Greag
Ghandi
Hungary
Manchuria
I. Gregg
Pendle High School
Wallingford, Pa
John Meister
Athens
Ladies' Aid Meeting at Richland Ave MP Church
The Ladies' Aid of the Richland Avenue Methodist Protestant Church will meet Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock in the aid room.
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Aid of
Richland Ave
Aid Toms
Lily pool construction and lily pit guidance
Instructions describe shaping a pool with embedded lily pits 10 to 12 inches in diameter. Use a regular lily tub as a form and ensure walls and floor of the lily pit match pool floor thickness. Avoid using tubs for water. grow lilies in pits within the pool.
Death Claims John Parker Former Athens County Orchardist
John Parker 82 longtime Athens County orchardist died at 6 am at 6 Hocking St after a three month illness. He left sons Emmett and Everett Parker of Parker Bros Music Store, daughter Edna Parker of Washington DC, son Floyd of New York City, and brother Charlies Parker of Hebbardsville. Funeral Friday at 2 pm at Jager Funeral Home with burial in U nion Street Cemetery mausoleum. visitation Thursday and Friday.
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John Parker
Athens County
Hocking St
Emmett and
Everett Parker
Parker Bros. Music Store
Parker
Pleasant Hill
Guysville
Athens
Eva Parker
Edna Parker
Washington, D. C
Floyd
New York City
Charlies Parker
Hebbardsville
Jager Funeral Home
W. Union St
Truck Owner Is Fined In Magistrate's Court
Ralph Householder of McConnelsville was fined five dollars and costs by Magistrate T R Bennett for permitting truck operation without proper license registration. The truck driver was arrested Tuesday on Route 31 by State Highway Patrolman J H Gorham of the Athens Sub Station.
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Ralph Householder
McConnelsville
T. R. Bennett
Householder
J. H. Gorham
Athens
Immediate Relief for Burns and Scalds
An advertisement touts Resinol Ointment for quick relief of ordinary burns and scalds. It advises applying freely with a light touch, covering with a soft cloth, and notes healing aid. A free sample offer is made by writing Resinol Department 77 Baltimore Md.
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Resinol
Dept
Baltimore
Episcopal Services at Good Shepherd Tonight at 7:30
Episcopal services at Good Shepherd Church will start at 7:30 tonight instead of 7:00 as previously announced. Bishop Henry W. Hobson of the Southeastern Ohio Episcopal Diocese will speak on the subject Turn.
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Good Shepherd Episcopal Church
Messenger
Henry W. Hobson
Southeastern Ohio Episcopal Diocese
Athens Youth Arrested as Grabber on Night Streets
Police in Athens identified 14 year old Orland Dorsey of Shafer Street as the “grabber” in five reported assaults. He admitted grabbing women, was arrested near West State Street, and sent to Juvenile Court for a Friday hearing. Victims saw him in Columbia Avenue and West Union Street incidents.
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Athens
Orland Dorsey
Shafer St
E. S. Finsterwald
Dorsey
Finsterwald
Leslie Bradfield
W. State St
Athens County Juvenile Court
Columbia Ave
W. Union St
Edward Hartley Dies at Home in Richland Area
Edward Hartley aged 78 of Richland Avenue died at his home this morning at 4 o'clock after years of declining health. His wife Mary passed away last April and daughter Alma Burres died in 1925. He is survived by three grandchildren Melvin Harold and Marie Burton, all of Chicago. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 2 PM at Jager Funeral Home with burial in Hebbardsville Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.
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Edward Hartley
Richland Ave
Mary
Alma Burres
Marie Burton
Melvin
Harold Burres
Chicago
Jagers Funeral Home
Hebbardsville
Man sues for 25000 in injuries after collision
William Masterton filed in Athens County Common Pleas Court for 25000 damages against Robert R. Hutchins alleging his auto struck Masterton on N Court St last May. He claims Hutchins drove recklessly over 30 mph, causing a broken leg and arm and inability to walk. Medical bills total 600 and hospital 400 with 800 expected for further treatment.
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William Masterton
Carpenter Sr
Robert R. Hutchins
Central Ave
Athens County Common Pleas Court
Hutchins
N. Court St
Masterton
Death of L. B. Bean Proprietor at 51
L. B. Bean 51, owner of a restaurant at 120 W Union St, died at 1 30 AM at his home 8 Foster Pl after a several day illness of apoplexy. Survived by wife Mary Bean daughter Rosemary Holmes his mother Nettie Bean and three sisters Mrs Carl Wilson of Newport Ky Mrs Homer Rodeaver and Mrs Charles Beverage of Athens. Bean born in Guysville was in Athens restaurant business 18 years and was a member of the Eagles Lodge. Funeral plans not set today.
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L. B. Bean
W. Union St
Foster Pl
Mary Bean
Rosemary Holmes
Nettie Bean
Carl Wilson
Newport
Homer Rodehaver
Charles Beverage
Athens
Bean
Columbus
Eagles’ Lodge
Guysville
First Water Flows Over Niagara Falls After Ice Jam Lifts
Niagara Falls New York water begins to spill over the American Falls as a days long dry spell ends. Ice jam loosened by recent mild weather allows increasing flow though the jam itself shows no breakup yet.
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Niagara Falls
American Falls
Revival services led by Rev Stucky announced as funeral form
Rev N O Stucky of Columbus former Pilgrim Holiness Church pastor conducts revival at the church. Friday night service to be held in the form of a funeral, as announced.
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N. O. Stucky
Columbus
Pilgrim Holiness Church
Congress
Washington Sts
Co L Inf drills schedule and armory events
Co L 166th Infantry Ohio National Guard will not drill until March 9 due to Battery C federal inspection on March 3 and practice on March 2. From March 9 they prepare for a March 16 inspection. Rifle team began firing practice. Basketball team scrimmaged with NCOs after Monday drill. About 350 attended the Armory dance last Saturday with Slim and Hank Newman Orchestra and Dorothy Kishler dancers led by Barbara Baughman and others.
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Co. L
166Th Infantry
Ohio National Guard
Battery C
Slim
Hank Newman
Dorothy Kishler
Barbara Baughman
Mary Christian
Wanda Lou Quest
Joan Baughman
Helen Long
New Rex G Gas Water Heater Promises Instant Hot Water
The Rex G automatic gas water heater delivers hot water the moment a faucet is opened. A thermostat controls temperature and prevents lime buildup, with a dirt trap and safety pilot valve. Draft diverter adds safety, units range 24 to 50 gallons, use copper alloy shell, enameled green, insulated with rock wool, and feature an economical burner.
Athens Lumberman F. P. Phillips Dies at 83
Franklin P. Phillips, 83, a longtime Athens lumber dealer and general contractor, died at home on State Street after a cerebral stroke. A resident of Athens 35 years, he was a former part owner of Sunnyside Lumber Co and later a general contractor. He was a member of First Methodist Church and Knights Templar. He was born December 11 1852 near Amesville and lived in Kansas earlier in life. He leaves a California-based daughter and a Athens step-son plus a sister.
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Franklin P. Phillips
Athens
FE. State St
Mr. Phillips
Sunnyside Lumber Co
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Athens Commandery No
Knights Templar
Amesville
E. H. Phillips
Waterloo Township
Atwood Institute
Albany
West
Phillips
Emma Jameson
Council Grove
Kans
Jennie Clyde Phillips
California
Athens County
America L. Goodwin
Mineral
Howard L. Goodwin
Franklin Ave
Phillips Family Funeral Arrangements Noted
Lucy Phillips of New Marshfield and her brother George Phillips of California have funeral arrangements pending. The Ath en s Knights Templar Lodge will be responsible, and friends may visit the home Thursday afternoon.
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Lucy Phillips
New Marshfield
George Phillips
California
Athens
Treasure Hunt at Boy Scout Troop 56 Meeting
Boy Scout Troop 56 held a Monday night meeting in the Methodist Episcopal Church club rooms featuring a treasure hunt. Carl Mathews, Dick Burdette, and Billy Lewis explained flag colors, and the troop pledged allegiance.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Carl Mathews
Dick Burdette
Billy Lewis
Ralph L. Dalton
Walton FE. Davies
Dan Gladding
Donald Duncan
Bob Yaw
Modern Bathroom Is A Real Beauty Spot
Five years of progress bring improved bathroom equipment heating appliances and wall materials. New waterproof tile and composition tile offer adaptable siding and flooring options in many color schemes for outmoded baths.
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William C. Bean
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Niagara
Rev. Stucky
F. P. Phillips
Dr. Pierce
G. Williams
St. Columbus
Ohio
Golden
Boy Scout
Boy Scout Troop 56
Callus Quick's
Cline
McKee Gallaher
Athens Pharmacy
Ben Franklin
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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Earth
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