Athens County Commissioners Plan Routine Meeting Reforms
The Athens County Board of County Commissioners tabled a motion to systematize meetings and proposed regular first and third Monday sessions with 10 a.m. start. New commissioner Stratton advocates uninterrupted morning work on budget and routine items before delegations. The board reorganizes for 1939 as Stratton is sworn in, Gibson backs businesslike hearings, and budget pressures loom with $20,000 due before a temporary first-quarter budget is approved. Whitmore elected chairman, Stratton’s $2,210 salary cited versus $1,066 for Maccombs and Whitmore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Stratton
Athens County Board of County Commissioners
Ira Whitmore
Walter Maccombs
Gibson
C. O. Gibson
Maccombs
Whitmore
Stratton
Frank Milner
Francis D. White
Poultry Committee To Meet in City Thursday
The World's Poultry Congress Committee will meet at the County extension office in Athens Thursday at 8 p.m. to plan ticket sales for the Cleveland event July 28 to August 7 and discuss tours and related work, says Ross Wright the extension agent.
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World's Poultry Congress Committee
County
Post Office
Athens
Cleveland
Ross Wright
Sunday School Board At Cheshire Elects Officers
At Cheshire a recent meeting of the Sunday School Board elected officers for the year. Milton Musgrave was named superintendent and Mrs Clara Ward assistant superintendent. Mrs Ora Sayre was secretary and Mrs Ruth Roush treasurer. The list also mentions Stanford Denney and daughters visiting relatives at Eno and other local social notes. The article notes funeral services for Mrs Mary Werner in Silver Run and several family visits among locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheshire
Milton Musgrave
Clara Ward
Ora Sayre
Ruth Roush
Stanford Denney
Eno
Mary Werner
Silver Run
Wilma Musgrave
Ohio University
Mabel Butcher
Gallipolis
Aaron Davis
Elizabeth Swisher
Perry Swisher
Marie Vangilder
Red House
W. Va
Mary Clark
Dan Kelton
A. W. Rife
Clarence Peters
Georgia
Springfield
Worley Baughman
Eddie Ross
Albany
Billie Musgrave
George Vanzant
Helen Vanzant
Columbus
Charles Scott
Rgger
Vaughn Scott
Curtis Porter
Holidays End as Athens Returns to Work and School
Athens population swelled by 3000 with Ohio University students and faculty returning. Court St. cleared of decorations as buses run triple and double sections for students traveling to and from New York, Cleveland, and Columbus, with additional trains extended to Athens.
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Athens
Ohio University
Court St
Ambrose Gibbs
Capitol Greyhound Lines
Washington
St. Louis
New York
Oxford
Miami University
The
Valley Public Service
Columbus
Pomeroy
Marietta
New York Central
Cleveland
Ohio
Prisoner Will Help Pay for Divorce Case
Allen Augustine of Sugar Creek, jailed for probation violation, faces a divorce hearing as his wife Sylvia asks the court to fund the case with a $50 lien on his home. She says they have three children and live on relief. she once sold chickens to free him from jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Augustine
Sugar Creek
Sylvia
Common Pleas
O. F. Rowland
Rowland
Augustine
Showalter Jailed For DUI Fine Nonpayment
Gail Showalter was jailed today for non payment of a fine and costs totaling 73 dollars assessed last March 31 by Mayor W D Hines of Chauncey on a charge of driving a motor vehicle while in a state of intoxication.
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Gail Showalter
W. D. Hines
Chauncey
New Year's Wedding At Atkinson Home In Chauncey
Frances Atkinson and Warren Higgins wed New Year Eve at 6 in Chauncey in the Atkinson home living room. Rev Gilbert Courtney officiated with Gloria Hintz as matron of honor and Charles Schmidt as best man. The couple will reside in Columbus after a three course dinner for 50 guests.
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Chauncey
Jesse C. Atkinson
Frances
Warren Higgins
O. B. Higgins
Athens
Atkinson
Gilbert Courtney
Chauncey Church
Chauncey-Dover High School
Capital School of Beauty Culture
Columbus
Paramount Beauty Shoppe
Athens High School
Ohio University
Scott Krause New Agency
Higgins
William Wooten
Billy
Ruth Wooten
M. C. Barrett
Charles Schmidt
Thomas Hughes
Mary Baird
Beverly
Ohio
Charles Linton
Elizabeth
Blanche
Bertha Linton
Nelsonville
Entertain Holiday Guests at New Year Home
Chauncey Mr and Mrs Frank Lands entertained New Year holiday guests in Chauncey. Guests included Mr and Mrs John Coe and daughter Ruth Ann Mr Sterling of Ohio Mr and Mrs Edward Linscott and daughter Mary Ann Mr and Mrs George Van Meter Lower Plains Mr and Mrs Kenneth Lands and son Johnny Mr and Mrs John Thomas and daughter Rose Mary Buchanan W Va Mr and Mrs Herbert Lowery and Miss Anna Mae Mullins Columbus and Frank Jr and Lois Jean at home. Greetings came from Mr and Mrs John Karr Mildred Lands and daughter Constance Van Wert Ohio who could not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Frank Lands
John Coe
Ruth Ann
Sterling
Ohio
Edward Linscott
Mary Ann
George van Meter
Lower Plains
Kenneth Lands
Johnny
John Thomas
Rose Mary
Buchanan
W. Va
Herbert Lowery
Anna Mae Mullins
Columbus
Frank, Jr
Lois Jean
John Karr
Mildred Lands
Constance
van Wert
Chauncey Plans Candy Distribution For Children
Chauncey Mayor W D Hines announced 175 sacks of leftover Community Christmas Tree candy will be given to Chauncey children Wednesday at 4 p m from the Mayor's Office in the City Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
W. D. Hines
Chauncey Briefs holiday travels and local visits
Chauncey residents spent Christmas with family in Trenton Indiana and Indianapolis. Rev. Herbert Sherwood closed a two weeks revival at The Plains Church of God. Mrs. L. L. Sweazy visited Columbus with her children. Local visits include Centenary mine fire proximity, Fort Hayes Hospital knee injury recovery, and family gatherings in Middleport, Wellston, Chillicothe, and Barberton.
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Leo Martin
Bobby
Chauncey
Trenton
Ind
Herbert Sherwood
Indianapolis
Plains Church of God
L. L. Sweazy
Columbus
Centenary
Clinton
Luther Cruikshank
Leslie
Thomas Cruikshank
CDC
Fort Hayes Hospital
Ruth
Ruth Leiber
Beauty Culture School
Gilbert Courtney
Charles Harvey and
Gilbert, Jr
Courtney
Isabel Bradfield
Middleport
Hill Cemetery
Minnie Palmer
Jean
Duh
Wellston
Harry Schoonover
the Plains
Palmer
Dahl
Schoonover
Amy Jo Sanders
Millfield
John Rood
Chillicothe
Carson Sanders, Jr
E. O. Rapp
Barberton
Chauncey-Harry Phillips Undergoes Major Surgery
Has Operation CHAUNCEY-Harry Phillips at Mercy Hospital in Columbus Monday. His condition is favorable. His wife and father Abner Phillips and Mrs. Charles Wadley were at the hospital Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Harry Phillips
Mercy Hospital
Columbus
Abner Phillips
Charles Wadley
Chauncey Hosts New Year Guests On May Avenue
Mr and Mrs Joe Thompson hosted New Year guests at their May Avenue home Chauncey. The visitors included Mr and Mrs Preston Thompson with children Roberta and Billy from Indianapolis Ind Mrs Charles Headley with Rowena Oswald and Durward from Newport Ky Mrs Harold Thompson with Bonnie Irene and Howard from Columbus Mr and Mrs Bernard Trout with Robert and Donald from Newport Ky Mr and Mrs James Stanley with Robert and Richard from Akron and Henrys and Dillon Trout of New Marshfield.
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Chauncey
Joe Thompson
May Ave
Preston E. Thompson
Roberta
Billy
Indianapolis
Ind
Charles Headley
Rowena
Oswald
Durward
Newport
Harold Thompson
Bonnie
Irene
Howard
Columbus
Bernard Trout
Robert
Donald
James Stanley
Richard
Akron
Henrys
Dillon Trout
New Marshfield
Go by Train for Bricker Inauguration Parade
Republican leaders urged attendance by train for John W Bricker’s inauguration in Columbus with the Ohio University Band. Athens County supporters organize a special train while many plan to drive autos, and officials warn about downtown parking. Tickets are sold in Athens by David Johnson and Georgia Kilpatrick at the courthouse.
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John W. Bricker
Columbus
Ohio University
Athens County
Athens
David Johnson
Election Board
Georgia Kilpatrick
Recorder
Carsey Freed and Cousin Nabbed in Ohio Jail Case
James B. Carsey of Lancaster was jailed for a traffic fine after his cousin Isaac Carsey aided in paying the fine and securing James release. Isaac, wanted for parole violations, was questioned by deputies and held at the sheriff's residence for parole investigation.
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Carsey
Athens County
James B. Carsey
Lancaster
Isaac Carsey
State Penitentiary
James Carsey
State Highway Patrol
Cliff Cornell
Athens
James
Rolland Ruth
Isaac
Court St
Ruth
Charles Evans
Carseys
Judge Martin
Martin
Haydenville Boy Dies in Columbus Hospital
Nelsonville report says Bernard Turner five died at Children’s Hospital Columbus after a three week illness. He is survived by his parents Lester and wife and one brother. Funeral at Haydenville Church Thursday 10 am conducted by Rev Albert Selbee. Burial Haydenville Cemetery.
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Nelsonville
Bernard Turner
Lester Turner
Haydenville
Children's Hospital
Columbus
Albert Selbee
Independent Holiness Church of
Haydenville Cemetery
Install Officers at Morristown Holiness Church
Election and installation held Sunday at Morristown Holiness Church with Rev. B. C. Brown in charge. Officers include Superintendent Lewis Adkins and Assistant Superintendent John Bullock, Secretary Francis Hiles, Treasurer Geraldine Mullins, librarians Jessie Bullock and Elaine McKinney, plus class teachers such as Andrew McKinney and Rev. B. C. Browning. Sunday School attendance reached 84.
New Year Guests Dined With the Boudinots at Millfield
Mr. and Mrs. F. FE. Boudinot hosted New Year Day dinner at their Millfield home. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Mingus of Hooper Ridge, Mr. and Mrs. William Cole, and Mr. and Mrs. Cris F. Boudinot with daughter Bonita Kay, all of Millfield.
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Millfield
F. FE. Boudinot
W. C. Mingus
Hooper Ridge
William Cole
Cris F. Boudinot
Bonita Kay
Public Invited To Hear Burkhart At Courtship Forum
Dr. Roy Burkhardt, renowned authority on courtship and marriage, speaks at Ohio University in a three day program beginning tomorrow. Events include talks at the Presbyterian Church, high school convocation, campus convocation, YWCA open meeting, and a student leaders supper forum. Open forums follow each talk and Friday offers group conferences.
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Burkhart
Roy Burkhardt
Ohio University
Burkhardt
First Community Church
Columbus
Ohio
Wesleyan
Oberlin
Ohio State
Irma Voigt
Presbyterian Church
Alumni Memorial
YWCA
Ewing Auditorium
Blue Key
Torch
Men's Union
Memorial Auditorium
Dean Voigt
Dairymen Set Meeting on Feeding and Records in Athens
Athens County dairymen will meet Wednesday evening at ? o'clock in the Civil Service room of the Athens Post Office building. Ross Wright, extension agent, says the group will discuss increasing returns from the dairy industry through better feeding and keeping records. Ivan McKellip of Ohio State University will lead the discussion.
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Athens County
Civil Service Room
Athens Post Office
Ross Wright
Ivan McKellip
Ohio State University
Legionnaires Hear Navy Life Pictures
The K. T. Crossen Post American Legion meets at 73 S. Court St. Wednesday at 7 PM. After a brief business session, refreshments follow, then William H. Byers the local Navy recruiter will present sound pictures showing life in the U S Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. T. Crossen Post
American Legion
S. Court St
William H. Byers
Navy
U. S. Navy
Mother of Five Dies At Nelsonville Home
Mrs. Mary Keplar, 41, wife of Charles Keplar, died Monday at her home on Mason City Hill. Survived by husband and five children Marie Emmett Dean Florence and Dorothy, all of Nelsonville. Services Thursday at 2 pm at Warren Funeral Home with Rev. W. P. Clark. Burial in Greenlawn Cemetery.
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Nelsonville
Mary Keplar
Charles Keplar
Mason City Hill
Marie
Emmett
Dean
Florence
Dorothy
Warren Funeral Home
W. P. Clark
Methodist Church
Greenlawn Cemetery
Missing Columbus Girl Found in Athens Hotel
Marilyn Franz age 16, reported missing from Columbus, was found at the Valley Hotel in Athens with Carlos Smith. Police took them to the Athens County Detention Home and ordered Smith to report to the mayor. The aunt will travel with a Columbus officer to return her home.
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Columbus
Marilyn Franz
Valley Hotel
Athens
Carlos Smith
Charles Maple
Leslie Bradfield
Athens County
Smith
Cliff Cornell
Alma Voltz
Young Couples Plan Religious Discussion
The First Presbyterian Church Young Married Couples Group starts a series of religious discussions during Sunday School hour next Sunday. Four Ohio University faculty members will lecture over four months, beginning with Dean W. S. Gamertsfelder on “Modern Concepts of God” at 9:30 AM. Committee members are Mrs. Ruth Dorman, Gerald Kyle, Paul Beckley, and Kenneth Wilcox.
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First Presbyterian Church
Ohio University
W. S. Gamertsfelder
God
Ruth Dorman
Gerald Kyle
Paul Beckley
Kenneth Wilcox
Cornwell Funeral Set for Thursday in Athens
The body of D. C. Cornwell, who died in California on December 26, will be brought to Athens this evening. Funeral services are at Jones Funeral Home Thursday at two o'clock with burial at Union Street Cemetery. Dr. William G. Seaman will conduct the rites. friends may visit Wednesday afternoon and evening. Dr Herman G. James, Ohio University president, was elected national president of Pi Sigma Alpha, the honorary political science fraternity, at a Columbus convocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornwell
James
D. C. Cornwell
California
Athens
Jones Funeral Home
W., Union St
William G. Seaman
Herman G. James
Ohio University
Pi Sigma Alpha
Columbus
Quick Home Mix Cures Cold Cough With Pinex Syrup
A homemade cough syrup combines sugar and water with 24% ounces of Pinex to create a pint of fast acting relief. The remedy is claimed to loosen phlegm ease breathing and soothe irritated membranes with a pleasant taste and money back guarantee if not satisfactory.
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Colonial
Sas
N. Court
Mars
Sunday School Board
Showalter
Frances Atkinson
Cousin
Morristown
Stella Crater Kunz
Joseph F. Crater
Germany
Carl Kunz
Navy Life Pictures
Fishbaugh
Union Street
Congress Street
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