Athens to spend less than income under new mayor
Athens voters heard Mayor C. C. Cornell outline a plan to operate the city on less than it takes in. The council merged the service and safety director posts to save about 600 dollars a year and transfer 2029.80 from the Carpenter Street repair fund to debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens City
C. C. Cornell
Athens Square
Haney
Davidson
Cornell
Bart Davidson
Athens
Waterworks Department
Carpenter St
Law
Harry Wilson
Cc. H. Harris
P. F. Good
L. W. Kelly
W. N. Russell
Oscar Fulton
E. F. Stocklin
R. J. Studer
Good
Len B. McCune
Scott Haney
Too Ashamed of Her Skin to Go to Party
The ad claims skin blemishes worsen from constipation and promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets a vegetable remedy. It asserts many women improved in appearance after treatment and notes the tablets increase bile flow gently. Available at druggists for 15 30 and 60 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Edwards
Edwards
Irwin Teaches Army Ties in Cincinnati Meeting
Ronald Irwin of the local Salvation Army corps traveled to Cincinnati to confer with Brigadier Fred Malpass on Army business today.
He Holds To Jail’s Title In Athens County man jailed again
Carl Lanning of Floodwood known as the most jailed man in Athens County in 1937 was delivered to the county jail for 23 days to serve a $25 fine and costs after an intoxication offense. Sheriff Bayless reported 888 jail commitments in 1937 versus 819 in 1936 with many repeat offenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Lanning
Floodwood
Athens County
Chauncey
W. D. Hines
Lanning
Charles Bayless
Jail Driver on Drunk Charges After Accident
Charles Winland of Lancaster was jailed in Athens County on a drunken driving charge after a head on collision with Elwyn Morgan a Framingham Mass freshman near Mechanicsburg School. Winland held for arraignment before Judge Rowland. no injuries. both cars about 150 dollars damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Winland
Lancaster
Athens County
O. F. Rowland
Armory Undergoes Renovation and Drill at Athens Armory
The 2nd Battalion 166th Infantry Ohio National Guard at Athens Armory reports a two week renovation with cleaned and painted officers and supply rooms and new furniture. The full company of 22 drilled under Lt Chadwick with Lt Barnhart overseeing rifle range setup for February matches using .22 caliber targets at 50 feet. Three new enlistments occurred and three members moved to inactive status.
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166Th Infantry
Ohio National Guard
Athens
Harold Chadwick
Chadwick
Clifford Huggins
Everett Barnhart
Roy Rider
Paul Whan
Charles Rider
Barnhart
National Guard
Cutaway Auto Shown At Chevrolet Garage
The McFarland Chevrolet Co. on N Court St displays a cutaway chassis of the new 1938 car. This exact replica of the nationwide showroom exhibit is now shown at major dealer locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chevrolet Garage
McFarland Chevrolet Co
N. Court St
Watt Rhodes Fined for Parking Without Lights
Watt Rhodes of Athens pleaded guilty to parking without lights and was fined $5 plus costs by Mayor C. C. Cornell on Monday evening. State Highway Patrolmen arrested Rhodes on Richland Avenue on New Year's Eve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watt Rhodes
Athens
C. C. Cornell
Rhodes
Richland Ave
WPA Adults Enroll 179 at Athens Night School
WPA Adult Education reports December figures show 179 enrolled, 114 average daily attendance, and 120 net enrollment at the Athens night school. Classes reopen Jan 3 with higher enrollment. enrollment continues through the week with teachers guiding subject choices and registration. The schedule, revised, lists Typing Shorthand German Public Speaking Business subjects First Aid Music and more taught by local instructors and university help.
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Athens
WPA
Floyd Cooper
WPA Adult Education
Carroll E. Amos
Ohio University
Bulletin Board
Athens Senior High
Florence Bright
Lillian Gilmore
Robert Whitaker
Marion Parker
Carroll Thorne
Forest Guthrie
Mabel Mayle
Athens City Hall
Mrs. Grandstaff Dies In Mansfield At 89
Mary Grandstaff age 89 formerly of the Amesville district died Sunday at the home of her son Ona in Mansfield where she had lived for years. Funeral set for Wednesday at 9 AM in Mansfield with burial at Sand Rock Cemetery. Survived by sons Ona and Floyd and daughter Mrs Mary Kline all of Mansfield. Husband and two daughters preceded her in death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Grandstaff
Amesville
Ona
Mansfield
Sand Rock Cemetery
Rice Distribution Delayed to Friday at Local Relief Office
Local relief office cannot start rice distribution before Friday due to a large shipment of government surplus commodities. Workers arriving early found clients waiting on the steps for their packages as storekeeper W. H. Verity coordinates packing 2,400 pounds of rice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H
Verity
Four New Members Enter Athens Rotary Club
Gordon K. Bush Dr C R Hoskins J B Roberts and Lawrence Worstell joined Athens Rotary at a Monday luncheon. Attorney John J Woolley gave the Rotary instruction and Bill Edwards Western Reserve University football coach attended as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon K. Bush
C. R. Hoskins
J. B. Roberts
Lawrence Worstell
Athens Rotary Club
Rotary
John J. Woolley
Bill Edwards
Western Reserve University
Alice Miner Treated for Right Hip Dislocation
Alice Miner of Route 2 Alice, Ohio received treatment at Sheltering Arms Hospital yesterday at noon for a dislocated right hip from a mine accident. William Haddox of 13 S Lancaster St was admitted yesterday morning for an emergency operation. Virgil Gabriel of The Plains underwent a minor operation yesterday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Thacker
Alice
Ohio
Sheltering Arms Hospital
William Haddox
S. Lancaster St
Virgil Gabriel
the Plains
Pupils Turn Back Time Hold Christmas Party at School
Pupils at University Elementary Training School under Mrs Janet Wilson, a four year kindergarten teacher, held a Christmas toy party this morning. Each child brought a favorite toy or selected one from the play room and paraded and sketched their treasures while learning how they were made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Wilson
University Elementary Training School
Lag in CCC Enlistment From Athens County
Athens County CCC enrollments lag despite a reduced Ohio quota of 1 832 with 29 allotted to the county. Ten will report to Camp 1548 Nelsonville on January 7 and the rest on January 12 with alternates. Applications accepted at Shafer office 203 W Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CCC
Athens County
Fred C. Shafer
Ohio
Civilian Conservation Corps
Nelsonville
Shafay
Washington
Not Guilty in Canaan Trial Over Menacing Threats
After a hearing in the Justice of the Peace court at Canaanville Judge William Graham acquitted John Bajus of menacing threats after testimony from 25 witnesses. Constable Elza Graham arrested Bajus, with Hi ram Radcliff charged with assault and battery in a related incident. Local dispute centers on trespassing on Miller's land and gate closure for cattle.
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Court of Justice of the Peace
William Graham
Canaanville
John Bajus
Ray Miller
Bajus
Elza Graham
Hiram Radcliff
Graham
Miller
Radcliff
Canaanville Coal Co
Whitmore Re-Elected Athens County Chairman
Ira Whitmore was re-elected chairman of the Athens County Board of Commissioners at the organization meeting yesterday. Fred Shafer was retained as certifying relief agent, with his salary increased from $100 to $150 monthly. A public hearing on the county budget for 1938 will be held on January 10 at 10 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Whitmore
Athens County Board of Commissioners
Fred Shafer
New Officers Installed by Pomona and Athens Granges
Installation of new Pomona and Athens Grange officers occurred Saturday at Athens Grange Hall. John T. Hope became Pomona master and H. R. Jacoby Athens master with a 20 member installation team from Fairview Grange Morgan County.
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Pomona
Athens
Fairview Grange
Morgan County
John T. Hope
H. R. Jacoby
Evan Gilespie
Trimble
Millard Howard
York
Fred Dorr
Rome
Belle Sanders
Albany
Nell Copeland
H. J. Hoskinson
Edward Howard
Paul Mansfield
Canaan
Ceres
Nora Frank
Flora
Flora Jones
Summit
Don Cannon
E. R. Jacoby
Henry King
Cincinnati
John Hope
Jurors Near Conclusion of Athens County Grand Jury
Athens County jurors nearing the end of a two day session began hearing the last of 28 cases this morning with full report expected later this afternoon. Harold J. Rose served as prosecuting attorney for the panel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Harold J. Rose
Filly First Foal for 1938 at Calumet Farm
Bay filly by Chance Play out of Muira was born at Warren Wright's Calumet farm in Lexington at 2 a.m. January 1, marking the first thoroughbred foal of 1938 in the annals of the sport.
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Lexington
U.P
Chance Play
Muira
Warren Wright
Calumet Farm
Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders For Children
An aged advertisement recalling Mother Gray remedies for common childhood complaints. It mentions a long history of use and promises free samples, with a slogan about relieving teething displeasure and feverishness. The text reflects late 19th or early 20th century patent medicine language from Le Roy New York.
Athens County Sheep Farmers To Hear Talks
L. K. Bear from Ohio State University will discuss Winter Feeding at the Athens Grange Hall on Wednesday afternoon January 5 at 1 30. Flack owners should bring a hay sample for analysis to determine necessary grain additions. The event is organized by the County Agricultural Extension Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. K. Bear
Ohio State University
Athens Grange Hall
County Agricultural Extension Office
First Day Output Shows 22 Titles Under New Title Law
Athens County clerk Ruth Burdette reports 22 certificates issued on the first day of the new state title law. Experts say a single eight hour clerk could process up to 32 certificates, about one every 15 minutes. The office now has one deputy and minimal equipment as steps for more furnishings are pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ruth Burdette
Miss Burdette
W Ray Martin Dies in Hospital From Injury
W Ray Martin age 40 of 55 N Shafer St died at Sheltering Arms Hospital Monday evening from injuries suffered in a coal fall at Millfield Mine No 6 on May 28. He leaves a wife Rose a son Roger his parents Mr and Mrs C C Martin a sister Beatrice and three brothers William Lew and Francis. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge and the Methodist Church. Funeral at 2 pm Thursday at the home with calling Wednesday and Thursday until service time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Ray Martin
N. Shafer St
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Millfield
Rose
Roger
C. C. Martin
Athens
Beatrice Martin
William Martin
Lew Martin
Francis Martin
Cleveland
Legion Meeting Notice for K. T. Crossen Post
The K. T. Crossen Post of the American Legion will meet Wednesday at 7 PM in the post home located at 73 South Court Street. Members are scheduled to gather for the monthly session and discuss post affairs.
Compensation Cases Filed in County Court
Athens County clerk of courts records open the new year with two compensation appeals from Industrial Commission rulings for miners. John Fugit of Nelsonville seeks readmission after a Dec 4 1929 traumatic femur fracture at Manhattan Coal Co claiming permanent disability. benefits ended Sept 20 1936 and commission denied Dec 20 1937. William Bircher of near Nelsonville reports a crushed chest from Jan 21 1936 while employed by Hocking Valley Coal Co. benefits paid through March 29 1936 and commission denied Dec 13 1937.
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Athens County Clerk of Courts
Industrial Commission
Athens County
John Fugit
Nelsonville
Manhattan Coal Co
Fugit
Commission
William Bircher
Bircher
Hocking Valley Coal Co
Homer Grange to Install Officers January Seventh
Leroy Brown of Glouster announces that Homer Grange will install officers at the meeting January 7 at 7 30 p.m. All members and officers are invited. Refreshments will be served.
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Homer Grange
Leroy Brown
Glouster
The
Grange
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Athens Pharmacy
Court St
Athens High
Alice Miner
Whitmore
Fairview
Sunnyfield Flour
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