Indicted locals arraigned as six plead guilty in Athens Court
Seven persons indicted by the Athens County Grand Jury were arraigned before Judge Rowland. Six pleaded guilty and had sentences withheld while two pleaded not guilty. Defendants include Griffith of Nelsonville and Dusenberry June Tippie and others facing charges of neglecting minor children and stealing or concealing goods. Griffith admitted theft of batteries and copper wire valued at 25 dollars. Sixteen defendants remain to be arraigned with a group appearance from the Athens County Jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Athens County Grand Jury
O. F. Rowland
Athens County Common Pleas Court
Ibur Griffith
Nelsonville
John W. James
Griffith
Ruby Stowers
White
Harold J. Rosé
Attor
Dusenberry
June
Tippie
Fred Nelson
Nelson
Union
Athens County
Clear Skin From Within Promises Health Glow and Energy
A vintage ad promotes SSS Tonic claiming internal nourishment boosts red blood cells for healthier skin, weight gain, energy, and strengthened nerves. It urges readers to purchase at drug stores, asserting generational testing and scientific backing.
Denial of Habeas Writ for Athens State Hospital Inmate
Judge O F Rowland denied William Luman a writ of habeas corpus in Athens County Common Pleas Court. Luman 60 sought release while his wife alleged threats with an axe and poison. Doctors said he is a involutional psychosis patient under hospital care with homicidal tendency. He was committed in 1936 for alcoholism and re committed after threats to his wife. The couple has five children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. F. Rowland
C. H. Creed
Creed
Luman
Revival at The Plains Church Returns With Evanglist
Revival services at The Plains M. F. Church run January 9 through January 23 led by Rev. S. C. Elsen, with evangelist Tarlton, former pastor, preaching each evening at 7 30 o clock. Open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plains M. F
S. C. Elsen. Tarlton
Two Shooting Victims Improved at Sheltering Arms
Sheltering Arms Hospital reported today that Vernon Conkey and Derwood Cradlebaugh were improved after being admitted for accidental shooting at the Cradlebaugh filling station last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Vernon Conkey
Derwood Cradlebaugh
Cradlebaugh
Disaster Unit Organized by Athens Legion
The K T Crossen Post No 64 American Legion in Athens completes formation of a Post Disaster Relief Organization to mobilize rescue and relief efforts during floods and emergencies. Officers include John DeMolet as Commander and Oscar Fulton as Vice Commander with a staff handling supplies, transportation, hospital relief, and more. A Silver entertainment event is planned for January 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. T. Crossen
American Legion
S. Court St
Legion
John Dowler
K. T. Crossen Post No. 64
John DeMolet
Oscar Fulton
Earl McConkey
Howard Goodwin
Wayne Wingett
R. W. Finsterwald
Belford Nelson
Frank Harvey
D. H. Sams
C. A. Parker
J. T. Merwin
Don Strawn
Ray Duffee
Red Cross
Silvier
Post
Howard Named Head of Athens NRS District
Arthur M. Howard of Lancaster arrives in Athens to lead the new Athens District of the National Reemployment Service. The district covers Athens and five surrounding counties. Howard is an Athens native and Ohio University alumnus and will maintain the Athens County office staff unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
National Reemployment Service
Ohio
Arthur M. Howard
Lancaster
Athens
Athens County
Washington
Gallia
Meigs
Hocking
Howard
John Howard
Amesville
Athens High School
Ohio Fuel Gas Co
Columbus
Athens Girl Reserves Hold 1937 Check Up
At Athens High School a luncheon and meeting led by supervisor Miss Mary Connett saw about 30 Girl Reserves review the old year. The group discussed daily life changes for 1938, prioritizing home life, friendships, and frugal spending to save for Christmas gifts. Tia Shafer presided over the meeting. The Girl Reserve Cabinet met at noon to plan the year’s programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens High School
Mary Connett
Tia Shafer
Girl Reserve Cabinet
Scout Board To Meet Before Court Of Honor
A Boy Scout Board of Review will be held in the scout rooms of the Methodist Church on Jan 13 at 7 p m. Ralph Dupler will be in charge of the board. This will be the last Board of Review before the annual Court of Honor during Boy Scout anniversary week in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Ralph Dupler
WPA Expands District Three WPA Projects
District Three reports 12,630 employed on 159 agencies. Construction work includes 65 sites such as road, sewer, and water main projects. 1,395 women on 94 non construction jobs like sewing and education. County totals listed: Athens, Gallia, Hocking, Meigs, Perry, and Vinton with construction and non construction workers.
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WPA
L. C. Gibson
Athens County
Gallia
Hocking
Meigs
Perry
Vinton
Fire trucks demonstrated for Lancaster officials visit
Seven Athens officials and employees attended a demonstration of modern fire fighting equipment in Lancaster yesterday. Lancaster has two 750 gallon Sea grave pumpers and an aerial ladder truck, with city officials from Columbus Portsmouth Ironton Nelsonville Logan Lakewood among guests. Athens considers a 1000 gallon pumper, echoed by Fire Chief FE R Laughlin. Attendees from Athens included C C Cornell Bart Davidson P F Good E R Laughlin Harry Dalton Thomas Bailes and Roy Robinson.
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Athens
Lancaster
Columbus
Portsmouth
Ironton
Nelsonville
Logan
Lakewood
Elks Club
Fairfield County Fairgrounds
FE. R. Laughlin
C. C. Cornell
Bart Davidson
P. F. Good
E. R. Laughlin
Harry Dalton
Thomas Bailes
Roy Robinson
Mrs Emmett Sauters Dies After Illness
Mrs Emmett Sauters 53 died at 1030 last night at her home near Chase after years of illness. She was daughter of the late James and Mary Burson of Jerseyville. Survived by husband two sons Dana and Vaughn one daughter Mrs Harland Story and two grandchildren. Funeral at Pleasant Hill Church Saturday at 1 pm with burial in nearby cemetery.
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Emmett Sauters
Chase
James and
Mary Burson
Jerseyville
Dana
Vaughn
Cleveland
Harland Story
Burlingham
Pleasant Hill Church
Buckley’s Mixture Promises Fast Bronchitis Relief
Advertisement touts Buckley’s Mixture as a triple acting remedy for bronchitis and tough coughs. It claims rapid relief from chest tightness, coughing, and bronchial congestion, with users breathing easier after a single sip available at first class drug stores in Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckley
Canadas
Rae
Pioneer Association Record Delivered to Ohio University
Miss Lucy Ballard presented a Centennial Record of the Pioneer Association of Athens County to President Herman James for the Ohio University Library. The handwritten volume by Archibald B. Walker, 1876, lists officers, bylaws, memberships, proceedings, and family histories. It notes early leaders Judge Isaac Barker and John Brown and ties to Ohio University and Athens County histories.
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Anna Margaret Call
Ohio University
Lucy B. Ballard
N. High St
Lancaster
Pioneer Association
Athens County
Miss Ballard
Archibald B. Walker
Herman James
Ohio University Library
Association
A. B. Walker
Isaac Barker
John Brown
A. G. Brown
Bank of Athens
Athens
Poultney
Walker
James
Walkers
Ballards
Charles M. Walker
W. Washington St
Athens Home Telephone Co
Ezra, Augusta
Helen
Laura Walker Ballard
Lucy Ballard
Ballard
E. Union St
D. H. Moore
A. J. Kessinger
Florence Ballard
Essie Ballard Schmitz
Creston, Pa
Frank ©. Ballard
Hanover, Ind
Ellis Ames Ballard
Philadelphia
Civil Service Tests Open for FBI Fingerprint Classifier
The U S Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive exam for a student fingerprint classifier in the FBI. Salary is 1440 dollars yearly with a 3 percent retirement deduction. Applicants need a four year high school completion or be a senior in last year. Must be 18 to 24. Information from J L C Kelley secretary at Athens Post Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Federal Bureau of Investigation
J. L. C. Kelley
U. S. Civil Service Board of Examiners
Athens
District Scout Group To Meet In Glouster
The Hock Hocking District Boy Scout Executive Committee will meet Tuesday evening January 11 at 7 in Glouster High School. E J Arnold district chairman invites all troop committeemen and members to attend to start the 1938 scouting program. Also two day session for Kootaga Area Council Boy Scout Commissioners set for January 8 and 9 at Coolville with Hock Hocking District attendees Roy L Dupler Walter Porter Tom Donoghue Clyde Mansfield and G E Ashwill field executive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scout
Hock-Hocking
Glouster High School
Glouster
E. J. Arnold
Kootaga Area
Coolville
Hock- Hocking
Roy L. Dupler
Walter Porter
Tom Donoghue
Clyde Mansfield
G. E. Ashwill
Air mix extends beef chilled shelf life to days
Mixing air with carbon dioxide allows beef to be stored in a chilled state for 60 to 70 days, extending shelf life compared with conventional refrigeration. The method suggests significant advances in meat preservation and supply chain flexibility.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Laxative Claim
Dr F M Edwards promotes Olive Tablets as a gentle laxative improving breath and vitality by relieving constipation. The advertisement cites relief of headaches sleepiness weakness and skin blemishes as linked to constipation and endorses use at druggists for 15 to 60 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Edwards
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Enna Jetticks
Fachon
Wabardine
Shoe Store
Athens Legion
Athens Nrs
Scout Board
Athens Co. Gasoline Retail Dealers Association
N. Court St
P. B. Burns
H. F. Cokonougher
Secy
Dowler & Ferguson
Funeral Home
Fletcher Valentine
Valentine
Westfield
N. C
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Dexter
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