Athens County Commissioners Fill 1936 Posts in Columbus Meeting
In Columbus the Athens County commissioners filled three positions for 1936. Maude Lowry remains clerk, Porter Dicken stays as dog, and Mr and Mrs John Spitzer continue as custodians. Debts total near 10,000 dollars, with tax actions awaiting the budget’s settlement and potential steps to restore county service through a possible agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Maude Lowry
Porter Dicken
John Spitzer
Rickey, 68, Dies in Michigan Saturday
Rickey age 68 formerly of Athens died at home in Kalamazoo Michigan Saturday after a long illness. He leaves daughters Dr Edna Rickey and others including Clara Williams Bertha of Albany Gertrude Coch San Francisco and Nellie of Columbus and Providence Rickey of Albany. Burial at Alexander Press Church Hebbardsville with funeral arrangements at Daw son Funeral Home in Athens.
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Rickey
Athens
Edna Rickey Alamazoo
Mich
Ves
Lotters
Clara Williams
Bertha
Albany
Gertrude Coch
San Francisco
Nellie
Columbus
Dawson Funeral
Athy
Alexander Press Church
Hebbardsville
Howard E. Warner
Lexington Man Joses Driving Rights
A Lexington man faced driving while intoxicated charges after a Saturday night incident. He was found guilty, fined 100 dollars, and had his driving privileges suspended for one day before being jailed for a 30 day sentence. He was arraigned by Corning Mayor Brown with State Highway Patrol involvement.
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Chaplin
New Lexington
Corning
Brown
J. R. Grogan
Davis
Athens
French Pleads Guilty in Athens County Child Support Case
French of Athens pleads guilty to a charge of failure to support his months-old child. Magistrate T R Bent set bond at 300 dollars after a complaint by Hazel French. Plea follows a not guilty counterclaim and court schedule.
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Athens
Athens County
Arbcore
T. R. Ben
Couple Weds Across Two States United in Marriage
Axel and Elle Dunfee tied the knot in a cross state ceremony performed by Magis T. R. Bennett on January 2. The couple, both of different states, plan to reside in Monroe Nebraska after the wedding.
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Axel
Monroe
Neb
Elle Dunfee
Coolville
Magis T. R. Bennett
Salvation Army Sets Prayer Meeting Amid Revival Request
Athens Salvation Army announces a special prayer meeting tonight at 10 o clock in line with a world wide revival request from General Evangell. Dorothy Boyd of the local post will speak on Sin during the regular night services at the Army Ac led by W. W. Hinshaw and the post will hold gospel services following the prayer event.
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Athens
Salvation Army
Evangeoth
Dorothy Boyd
Army
W. W
Eneix observes birthday at hospital
Eneix Alex Eneix of The Plains is hospitalized at Sheltering Arms Hospital for an appendectomy. Her condition is reported improving and she will be able to receive visitors today.
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Eneix
Alex Eneix
the Plains
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Union Threat Plans Sympathetic Strike At Local Match Plant
The United Workers Union threatens a nation wide sympathetic strike if wage and hour disputes with the Forester-Dixfield Wood ers Company are not resolved. Per Gerhart of Barberton Ohio president of the Match Makers Council, the council will vote next Saturday on arbitration if demands aren’t met.
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Quet
Minn
Forester-Dixfield Wooders Company
Gerhart
Barberton
Ohio
Match Makers Council
Pal
Mployes
Schaar and Osborne Named for Six-Week Forest Course
United States Forest Service rangers Roland J. Schaar of Athens and Ray Osborne of Marietta were selected to represent Wayne National Forest at a six week training course in Eagle River Wisconsin. The program covers timber stand improvement wildlife management recreation planning and national forest policy. Assistant Ranger W S Bromley will lead the Hocking Valley unit during Schaar's absence.
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United States Forest Service
Roland J. Schaar
Athens
Ray Osborne
Marietta
Wayne National Forest
Ohio
Eagle River
Wis
Schaar
Hocking Valley
Osborne
Muskingum Purchase
Indiana
N. Dakota
Iowa
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Missouri
Michigan
Illinois
Region Nine
W. 8S. Bromley
Hocking Valley Purchase
Court News in Common Pleas Updates on Local Cases
In Athens County court Raymond Windle 18 Nelsonville faces rape indictment with trial set for Friday. Ralph Pack charged with failure to support his daughter to be tried next Monday. Beasley vs Wells appraisement set aside. new appraisement ordered. Jones vs Hayes sale confirmed. sheriff to deliver deed to purchaser. Federal Land Bank Louisville vs Wells et al appraisement set aside. second appraisement ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Windle
Nelsonville
Athens County
Roger J. Jones
Carl W. Hayes
Jones
Federal Land Bank of Louisville
Fannie E. Wells
Compton to Lecture in Ohio University Series
Nobel laureate Arthur H. Compton will present a three day talk series at Ohio University this week. He will begin Tuesday at 4 PM in Fine Arts Auditorium with X Rays and Atomic Structures and at 8 PM in Music Hall on Freedom and Casualty in Modern Physics.
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Arthur H. Compton
University of Chicago
Ohio University
Fine Arts
Music Hall
Athens High School Crack Band Makes Music With Local Support
Forty two Athens High School students form a lively band directed by Floyd K Prince. The caption lists players by row with instruments and notes Billy Poling is absent.
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Athens High School
Lively
Floyd K. Prince
FRONT
Dick Burdette
Billy Lewis
Gordon Maxwell
Clark Beidel
Buddy Connett
Roger Martin
George Michael
Richard Radford
Wendell Davidson
Mo Yaw
Bob Covert
Clarence Smith
Katherine Nash
Alice Maccombs
Gordon Ross
Peyton Reed
Lois Fri
Billy Mansfield
Jack Beasley
Warner Cooper
Ray Slaughter
Ruth Lewis
Donna Gaitten
Carol Rizer
Bill Rowland
Fred Rosser
Dorothy Baird
Charles Robson
Emerson Houf
Wanda Oxley
Harold Robson
Arthur Michaels
Floyd Prince
Bill Carpenter
Paul Slaughter
Clyde Pierce
Fred Wheaton
Junior Cooley
Billy Poling
Athens High Band Debuts New Uniforms at Football Season
The Athens High School Band, under Floyd K. Prince, received 31 of 42 red and black whipcord uniforms funded by townspeople and merchants. The group, with a history dating to 1926, played at football games and supported by local events, aims to sustain its tradition and spirit.
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Eleanor Hazlett
Athens
Floyd K. Prince
Pershing
Clyde Pierce
Athens High
G. E. Stephenson
Jenny Denmark
Robert Smith
Kenneth Kay
Kermit Dehl
Floyd Prince
Marquis the Magician
Athena Theater
CCC
W. F. Burke
Ohio University Day, Athens High Band Receives Uniform Support
The band, active in the Ohio University Day and Athens High football and basketball seasons, earns praise for its letter formations and performances. Generous local supporters provide uniforms including outfits from McBee Binder Company, Athens Optometrist Association, Kroger, Woolworth, and many Athens businesses and clubs.
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Ohio University-Dayton
Athens High
Southeastern Ohio Protective Association
Athens
Prince
McBee Binder Company
Athens Optometrist Association
Biede-Mead Oil Company
Algeo Motor Sales Co
Athens Kiwanis Club
Athens Rotary Club
Athens Ice and Storage Co
Athens Lumber Co
the Bennett Co
F. J. Beasley
Athens Music Club
D. Shafer Co
Athens County Bar Association
Berry
Hamden Girl Wins District Declamation Contest
Miss Janice Scott of Hamden won the Prince of Peace Declamation District contest at First M E Church in Marietta. She will advance to the state competition in Columbus in February after winning the Vinton County event. Six contestants from Athens Noble Meigs Gallia Vinton and Lawrence counties competed. James McClure of Athens served as Athens Court representative.
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Prince of Peace
Janice Scott
Hamden
M. E. Church
Marietta
Scott
Vinton County
Columbus
Athens
Noble
Meigs
Gallia
Vinton
Lawrence
James McClure
J. H. McClure
Athens Court
New Suit Filed Today Against E. R. Walburn
The Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co. filed suit in Athens County Common Pleas Court seeking $483.20 plus foreclosure on pool room equipment purchased by FE. R. Walburn. A prior replevin action to recover the property was dismissed last week on the plaintiff’s motion.
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Athens County Common Pleas Court
Walburn
Adilerika Clears Constipation Headaches at The Gem Pharmacy
Leading Druggists in Nelsonville report Adilerika ends headaches from constipation after one dose. The preparation cleans poisons from both upper and lower bowels and improves sleep and nervousness. Ady.
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Nelsonville
Gem Pharmacy
Ady
Athens Streets Slushy As Rain Melts Snow
Athens residents walked on slushy streets as rain melted the morning snow and Ohio University students returned to class after a two week break. Pedestrians were splashed by cars and many reported wet feet. At noon the temperature was 36 degrees with a low of 27 degrees overnight. More rain and snow with a temperature drop is forecast for the Athens District on Tuesday.
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Athens
Ohio University
C. N. France
Teachers Hear Dr Sutton Talk on School Finances
Dr. D. H. Sutton of the State Department of Education will discuss school finances at the Athens County Teachers Association meeting. The event occurs Wednesday night at the Athens First Methodist Episcopal Church with dinner at 6 30 preceding the talk.
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D. H. Sutton
State Department of Education
Athens County
Teachers’ Association
Athens First Methodist Episcopal Church
Kirby Page Postpones Ohio University Visit
Kirby Page prominent peace worker and editor of Christian Century Magazine will not speak in Athens on January 12 and 13 as planned. He will appear on campus at a later date per Dean Irman Voigt.
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Or. Kirby Page
Christian Century Magazine
Athens
Ohio University Ywca
Dean Irman
Voigt
James Algeo Dies at Home of Son in Athens
James Thomas Algeo aged 80 died Sunday morning at 8 80 at his son A F E Algeo’s 138 North Lancaster Street home after a week of illness. Born June 14 1855 in Washington County he married Sarah Ellis in 1878. He lived in Steubenville then Steubart before settling in Athens County and later moved to Athens. He leaves two sons A F E Algeo of Athens and L D Algeo of Columbus a daughter Mrs Harry M Bennett of Athens and a sister Mrs H G Underwood of Marietta. Funeral Tuesday at 2 PM at the son’s home conducted by W D Robinson of Athens. Burial at W Union Street Cemetery. Friends may call.
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James Thomas Algeo
A. FE. Algeo
N. Lancaster St
Mr. Algeo
Washington County
James and
Harriett Newell Algeo
Sarah Elizabeth Ellis
Steweart
Athens
The
Christian Church
Odd Fellows Lodge
Algeo
L. D. Algeo
Columbus
Harry M. Bennett
H. G. Underwood
Marietta
W. D. Robinson
W. Union St
Was Hungry Till Food Came In Sight Says Athens Man
Athens plumber Bert Miller describes relief after using Vendor to ease indigestion and kidney issues blamed on tar gas exposure. He says his appetite returned and dizziness faded after two weeks, with his wife and son also taking the remedy. Vendor is advertised by Athens Pharmacy and Vendor Man.
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Athens
Robert Riley
Sam
Bert ©. Miller
Granville Ave
Miller
Vendor
Ady
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