Transfer of Funds Delays Ohio University Student Union
Ohio University faces delay on a 320000 recreation center after Washington did not include the project in new grants. With December 31 deadlines passed, officials tried to secure 135000 financing, and a partial 1000 allocation looms. A technical start occurred, but the project awaits PWA approval and possible WPA transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Washington
PWA
Ohio University Project
Roosevelt
Herman G. James
Ohio
R. van Horne
WPA
B. T. Grover
AHS Pep Assembly Boosts Tonight's Athens-Wellston Game
Athens Senior High students rallied with a pep assembly to hype the upcoming basketball game against Wellston. A clarinet quintet performed Flight of the Bumble Bee and a Duke Ellington number arranged by Floyd Prince. Reports from Older Boys Conference attendees were shared. Coach Harry Lackey gave the pep talk. Gerald Tate presided. the assembly ended with Sons of the Black and Red.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Senior High School
Bill Mansfield
Joe Dilley
Dorothy Edleman
George Maxwell
Floyd Prince
Rinsky-Korsakov
Duke Ellington
Harry Lackey
Gerald Tate
Sons of the Black and Red
Continuation of WPA Urged by CIO Officer
Concurrent with the opening of Congress Ted Silvey secretary treasurer of the Ohio Industrial Union Council CIO wired all Ohio congressmen and senators urging preference for a work relief program in the new session. The message says dependents rely on work relief and urges continued WPA funding and avoidance of expanded armament programs.
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National Congress
Ted F. Silvey
Ohio Industrial Union Council
CIO
Ohio
Congress
Student Emma Fisher undergoes appendectomy at Sheltering Arms
Miss Emma Jeanne Fisher of New Philadelphia a student at Ohio University underwent an appendicitis operation last night at Sheltering Arms Hospital.
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Emma Jeanne Fisher
New Philadelphia
Ohio University
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Dr Jones and Son Featured in Telephony Magazine
The Athens Home Telephone Co. figures Dr C L Jones and his son Rolland S Jones are spotlighted in Telephony for a fathers and sons theme. The piece recounts the companys growth from a 20 line magneto switchboard to 1800 telephones after absorption of Central Union. It notes Dr Jones dental training, leadership roles in associations, and Rollands rise to vice president of the Chamber of Commerce while overseeing five exchanges and 3500 stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Jones
Athens Home Telephone Co
Rolland S. Jones
Telephony
Jones
Athens
Athens County
Dr. Jones
Ohio
Pomeroy & Middleport Telephone Co
Nelsonville & Murray City Telephone Co
Ohio State Telephone Co
Ohio Public Utilities Commission
Central Union Telephone Co
Rolland Jones
Rolland
Ohio Independent Telephone Association
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Tyroler Questions Court Action After Committee Appointment
Former Judge Louis Tyroler says the Rowland committee appointment is not a legal case. He states there are no charges or pending actions and invites inquiries at his Lawhead Building office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Tyroler
O. F. Rowland
Tyroler
Lawhead
482 Dogs Are Killed in 1938
Porter Dicken Athens County dog warden reports 482 dogs destroyed in 1938, including 42 known sheep-killers. 273 dogs killed 273 sheep. 104 injured. Three dogs killed and one injured by dogs. Twelve animal heads sent to state lab. one rabies positive. 27 owners paid fines for no licenses. Jan 20 deadline for new tags. Licenses: male $1, female $3, kennel $10.
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Porter Dicken
Athens County
State Laboratory
Dicken
Home Grown Tomatoes Cooked For New Year Dinner
Miss Lillie Nicol from Coulson Avenue gave green tomatoes to Mrs. Lillie Hoffmeister at Christmas. Hoffmeister forgot them, they ripened, and she ate them sliced for New Year’s dinner.
Stolen Driving Light Reported on S Court Street
Harry Risley of 230 West State Street reports a driving light worth 15 dollars stolen from his car parked on S Court Street yesterday afternoon. The document also lists the Athens County Agricultural Society financial statement showing year receipts of 12 051.55 and total finances 15 825.82 with various dues, taxes, and disbursements.
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S. Court St
Harry Risley
W. State St
Athens County Agricultural Society
Athens, Ono
Hen Kent
Leos Cercees
Compensation Won by Miner Arthur Lowry Case
A jury verdict favors Arthur Lowry against Ohio Mining Co in Athens County Common Pleas Court. Lowry seeks continuation of compensation for injuries from a 1930 mine accident that left his right foot amputated and injured his left foot. The trial notes a separate death-claim by Julia Wolfe for Henry Wolfe who died in 1934 from mine infection contracted January 23, 1929.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Lowry
Ohio Mining Co
Athens County Common Pleas Court
Lowry
Julia Wolfe
The
Common Pleas Court
Wolfe
Henry Wolfe
Athens Man Injured In West End Bridge Collision
An Athens man sustained a slight facial injury after a head on crash involving two cars near the Union Street Bridge at the west end. Ed Sickles of Route 6 Athens was hurt when Don Gaberal of Route 6 and Thomas Pratt of 48 Richland Avenue collided as Gaberal attempted a left turn from The Plains. Damages were about $50 per vehicle.
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Athens
Union St
State Patrol
Ed Sickles
Don M. Gaberal
Route 6
Thomas Pratt
Richland Ave
Gabera
Pratt
Gaberal
Plains
Sickles
First robin sighted as year opens in Athens area
The Messenger reports Carl Hoisington saw a robin near his Athens Route 1 farm on New Year’s Day, possibly the same bird seen again midweek. Weather stayed mild with a 67 degree high yesterday and 35 degree low. temperature at 1 p.m. was not stated.
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Carl Hoisington
Athens Route 1
Jenkins Busy Not to Attend Big Ceremony
Washington D C congressman Thomas A Jenkins and chairman of the Ohio Republican delegation said many Ohio congressmen cannot attend the Columbus inauguration ceremonies on January 9 due to important congressional duties. A committee led by John Vorys and George Bender will represent Ohio at the event.
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Washington
D. C
Thomas A. Jenkins
Ohio
Congress
Columbus
John Vorys
George Bender
Cleveland
Jenkins
Select
House
Grange Women Form First Degree Team in County
Athens Grange held its first meeting of the year with new officers. The first degree was conferred by regular officers and the second by the new women’s degree team, the county’s only such unit.
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Athens Grange
Fern Martin
Charles Stack
Grattes King
Isabelle Snider
Mattie Jacoby
Ellen Terrell
Mary Terrell
Celia Hope
Edith Jacoby
Dorthy Frank
Billy Jacoby
Anna B. Gall
Ceres
Naomi Vernon
Pomona
Audra Shaw
Flora
Jeanette Roland
Mildred Cox
Agnes Terrell
Mary Mansfield
Sweeney Couple Return From Akron Visit
Mr and Mrs F E Sweeney of 191 N Lancaster St returned Thursday night after being called to Akron Tuesday by the illness of Mr John R Sweeney brother of Mr Sweeney born in Athens and long time resident here whose condition remains unchanged.
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F. E. Sweeney
N. Lancaster St
Akron
Sweeney
John R. Sweeney
Mr. Sweeney
Athens
West Side PTA to Hold Potluck Meeting Tuesday
West Side PTA invites members to a Tuesday meeting on January 10 with a potluck supper beginning at 6 30 pm. Rev. Stanley Jeffery will speak. Children must be accompanied by parents. The calendar was developed after considerable study and is not seen as fully satisfactory.
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West Side Pta
Stanley Jeffery
Athens Fliers Among 600 in Florida Show
Two Athens men Dr. John T. Sprague and John Jagers joined a vast private aviation cavalcade flying from the east central and southern states to Miami. The group converged for the 11th annual all American Air Maneuvers at Miami with free gas and oil from Gulf Oil and a crowd at Orlando. A New York to Miami race for 3500 dollars was delayed due to weather as pilots gathered for the Florida air show. Mr. Jagers heads home by airliner tonight.
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Athens
John T. Sprague
John Jagers
Miami
Fla
Dr. Sprague
Mr. Jagers
Aeronca
Detroit
Grand Rapids
Cleveland
Fort Wayne
Indianapolis
Chattanooga
Tenn
Atlanta
Macon
Orlando
Gulf Oil Corporation
U. S
New York
Bernard MacFadden
Russell Hosler
Amelia Barhare
Mrs Annie Parker Dies in Athens Hospital
Mrs Annie Davis Parker 79 daughter of Judson Parker died last night at Sheltering Arms Hospital after living with daughter Adelaide Browning at 88 Franklin Ave Athens for three years. She previously lived in Rutland and is survived by granddaughter Marjorie Browning.
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Annie Davis Parker
Judson Parker
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Adelaide Browning
Franklin Ave
Athens
Rutland
Marjorie Browning
Beware Coughs from Common Colds That Hang On
Advertisement for Creomulsion claiming relief for chest colds and bronchial irritation. Promises soothing inflamed mucous membranes and loosening phlegm with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Urges asking for Creomulsion by name for the genuine product and relief.
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AHS
Millview Inn
Milliron Filling Station
White's Mill Bridge
W. Union St
Gulf
Oscar Porter
LE Cram Dairy Products
Broughton
JIFFY
Broughton's
Dr. Jones and Son
Magazine
Ohio Fair Managers
United Trotting Association
Hme
Akers
Cetere Posure
Vines Peesone Eeeeeas
Treasury
Athens County Agricultural Soay
Herb J. Parker
J. Joe Cline
Route One
Grange
John Sweeney II
Princess Wall
Rauch
H'S
Union Shop
Florida
United Press
West Palm Beach
WY Reh
Lem Vt An
Annie Parker
Bennett
Hartman
Scott
Paris
Luxor
Vicks
Smith Bros
Vitalis
Woodbury
Paquins
Ambrosia Cleanser
Lucky Tiger
Ingram’s
Mennen
Calex
Ipana
Colgate’s
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