Gullum Re-elected Leader in Ath ens City Board of Education
Frank B. Gullum was re-elected president of the Ath ens City Board of Education at the 1937 annual meeting. Loring G. Connett was re-elected vice president and E R Walker re-appointed clerk‑treasurer. New and continuing members include Mrs. H Bobo and W B Drake with terms expiring this year.
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Frank B. Gullum
Athens City
Dolly Cunningham
Dolores Henderson
Lois Mariner
Arthur Oxley
Dana Barnhill
Frank Richey
Oliver Dahl
Joe Vercoe
W. O. Jones
Legion post membership soars at meeting in city
K. T. Crossen Post 21 of the American Legion reports an 85 member jump from 40 to 125 at its meeting, the largest turnout in years. Co. C. Cornell becomes general chairman of the Fourth of July Committee to plan a bigger, better old time celebration drawing crowds from Southeastern Ohio. Plan to back Roosevelt Ball at Hotel Berry on Jan 30 to aid infantile paralysis. A committee will select boys for citizenship camp in Columbus next summer. Refreshments and bingo followed.
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K. T. Crossen
Post 21
The
American Legion
Co. C. Cornell
Ohio
Roosevelt
Hotel Berry
Columbus
Bobo Becomes Athens Chamber President for 1937
H. C. Bobo assumed the presidency of the Athens Chamber of Commerce for 1937 at a noon luncheon in Hotel Berry. P. F. Good is named vice president, with directors A. B. Roe A. E. Whaley G. K. Bush Fred H. Beckler B. M. Covert and Thomas M. Wolfe serving the year.
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H. C. Bobo
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Berry
P. F. Good
A. B. Roe
A. E. Whaley
G. K. Bush
Fred H. Beckler
B. M. Covert
Thomas M. Wolfe
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Claim Kidney Benefits
An advertisement touts Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as the best way to cleanse kidneys and improve bladder health. It lists symptoms like backache and puffy eyes and urges purchase from Haarem in Holland for a “grand kidney stimulant and diuretic.”
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Haarlem
Haarem
Holland
Adv
First robin expected as Athens warms yet
Athens enjoys spring like weather with reports of the first robin expected. Columbus forecasts rain tonight and Friday followed by snow Friday afternoon or evening. Temperatures rose from the forties to near 60 by noon, with a high of 50 yesterday and a low of 43 last night. Rainfall of about a half inch moistened soil aiding early spring bulb planting.
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Athens
Weather Bureau
Columbus
New Parking Plan Implemented on W Washington St
The city started a new plan allowing parallel curb parking on both sides of W Washington St between Court and Congress. Parking is limited to one hour with no taxicab stands. Councilman P F Good sponsored the ordinance and city crews painted the new lines today.
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W. Washington St
Betwee Court
Congress
P. F. Good
Scote Haney
Manhole Cover Silence Patented by Milwaukee Official
Milwaukee reports a new method by George Kruell head of the city bureau of sewers to quiet rattling manhole covers. The device smooths the frame without removal and allows a new top to be installed.
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Milwaukee
U.P
George Kruell
City Bureau of Sewers
Bacon Frying Over High Heat in Alaska Smoke Valley
In the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes Alaska bacon cooks over intense heat as fuma roles hiss and steam pressure lifts the skillet, a vivid scene of fires and rising steam.
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Alaska
Athens Fair Veteran Beverages Keeps Faith With Fairs
Mr. Beverage of 101 University Terrace marked 39 years with the Athens Fair Board serving as director and treasurer for eight years. He recalls early horse and buggy days, the fair’s move to its current grounds, and growth amid infantile paralysis challenges. The 1937 season will open the 86th festival with a capital of about 3844.68, aided by past land sale to the cemetery and steady Fair Board leadership.
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Athens
University Terrace
F. Beverage
Beverage
Athens Fair
Meigs
Gallia
Vinton
Hocking
Morgan
Washington
Athens Fairgrounds
Ohio
Stock market gains on mixed advances in active trading
The stock market rose modestly with rails leading the gain as Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe climbs over a point. United States Steel adds 1 percent to 77 and Chrysler and motors strengthen while oils and select utilities stay firm and active.
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New York
Atchison, Topeka
Santa Fe
United States Steel
Motors
Chrysler
Penalty on Dog Tags In Effect on Jan. 20
Porter Dicken the dog warden states January 20 is the last day to buy dog licenses without the $1 penalty Cr O Gibson county auditor says his office will remain open the next two Saturdays for tag purchases Prices are 3 for female dogs 1 for male or spayed and 10 for a kennel
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Porter Dicken
Cr. O. Gibson
Patrolman Homer Hall Jr. Released from Hospital
Patrolman Homer Hall Jr. of the New Philadelphia Sub-Station who was in an accident on Courtney Hill Route 31 Wednesday was released from the Shelter ing Arms Hospital on Thursday.
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Homer Hall Jr
New Philadelphia
Courtney Hill
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Toledo Grain Prices Report
Grain prices list for Toledo markets shows Wheat No 1 red at 134 2 to 135 with No 2 red 133 to 134 1/2. Corn No 2 yellow 108 to 109 with No 3 yellow 106 to 108. Oats No 1 white 55 1/2 to 57 1/2 and No 2 white 54 to 67.
Eggs and Butter Markets Report Steady Receipts and Grades
Market data shows eggs with 10 005 cases received and grade distribution including fresh firsts 25 percent and extra firsts 26 percent while current receipts show 24 24 and dirties 21 percent. Butter market remains steady with 5 436 tubs received, extra firsts around 90 91 4, specials 357 35 4, firsts 33 34, standards around 33 34, centralized scores in high 80s.
Riley Atkinson Dies At Son's Home In Zaleski
Riley Alvin Atkinson 15 of Zaleski died Tuesday evening at his son Ernest Atkinson’s home after a long illness. He leaves wife Hettie Goodwin Atkinson son Ernest and grandson Gayle Atkinson. Funeral Friday Jan 8 at 1 30 p m at Madison Baptist Church near Zaleski with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
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Riley Alvin Atkinson
Zaleski
Ernest Atkinson
Hettie Goodwin Atkinson
Ernest
Gayle Atkinson
T. E. Dixon
Route One
Madison Baptist Church
W B Lawrence Will Filed After Athens Bank President Dies
Wesley B. Lawrence, president of the Security Savings Bank, died at his Athens home last Thursday. His will, filed in Athens County Probate Court, leaves most of the estate to his widow Isabelle H. Lawrence. Viola M. Burleigh is named executrix with several specific bequests to relatives and organizations, including $5,000 to church trustees and endowment use for ministerial support. The remainder goes to the widow. The will is dated December 2, 1936.
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Wesley B. Lawrence
The
Security Savings Bank
Athens
Isabelle H. Lawrence
Athens County
Viola M. Burleigh
C. G. O’bleness
Dorothy R. Atkins
Belle R. Lawrence
Methodist Home For the
Cincinnati
M. E. Church of
Charles Ll. Bean
Helen A. Lawrence
Mr. Lawrence
Abbie W. Lawrence
Perley B. Lawrence
Minne H. Rose
Hospital notes and a speed experiment
At Sheltering Arms Mrs. B. S. Achauer of Glouster has been admitted for observation. Mrs. Floyd Schrider and baby son Philip Owen of Marietta have been discharged. Miss Elsie Anderson of Athens has been dismissed. A speed test in England shows a golf ball impact reaches 70 to 125 miles per hour with special measuring apparatus.
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B. S. Achauer
Glouster
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Floyd Schrider
Philip Owen
Marietta
Elsie Anderson
Athens
England
Cincinnati Produce Market Listings and Live Poultry Figures
Cincinnati Produce shows steady counts with extra firsts 27 seconds 25 and ungraded 26. Live poultry includes fowls colored and capons across several age groups, leghorn fowls, old roosters, under and over 8 to 24 counts, broilers and fryers by breed, and roasting chickens with various weights.
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Cincinnati
White Rocks
Plymouth Rocks
Free Trial Offer for Rupture Treatment Adopted by Adams Ad
An advertisement invites readers to mail name and address to W. S. Rice Inc in Adams New York for a free trial copy and full particulars of a method claimed to reduce rupture. It promises relief regardless of rupture size or prior truss use and asserts no risk in testing the method.
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W. S. Rice, Inc
E. Main &St
Adams, N. Y
S. Rice, Inc
E. Main St
Adams
N. Y
Jack King Injured In Athens Truck Crash
Three accidents around Athens left one hurt and four cars damaged. Jack King of Shade suffered concussion and shoulder injuries after a van overturned on Route 530 near Fisher Station. Dr. and Mrs. T. H. Morgan involved in a separate collision in front of Hilltop Garage. Lois McClanahan’s car struck a Sprague taxicab near the airport. occupants included Harry Kelley and Miss Anna Rowland.
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Athens
State Highway Patrol
Jack King
Shade
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Fisher Station
Columbus
T. H. Morgan
Hilltop
Lancaster St
Otis Hopkins
Parkersburg
Dr Morgan
Hopkins
Morgan
Lois McClanahan
Harry Kelley
Anna Rowland
R. D
Miss McClanahan
R. A. Benedum
R. B. Browning
Jackson
C. C. Sams
West PTA Meeting Planned at West School
The West Parent-Teacher Association will hold its regular meeting Friday at 3 p.m. at the West School. A large attendance of parents and friends is urged.
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Nelsonville
West Parent-Teacher Association
West School
Poultry Prices Steady Across Eggs and Fowl Markets
Eggs steady with receipts 26 and 28 for extras while poultry shows steady demand for springers fancy fowls and heavy hens. Leghorn hens 14 to 16 cents, leghorn springers 13 to 14, heavy springers 18 to 20, ducks 18 to 20, geese 17 to 18, turkeys 18 for old toms and 20 to 22 for young. fresh killed full dressed hens 30, hog dressed 26.
Cleveland Produce Egg and Poultry Prices Report
Market updates show eggs firm with extra grade 26 cents per dozen and extra firsts 25. Live poultry prices strong across categories: heavy hens 5 to 2 and up 18, medium 17, leghorn heavy 14, No 2 10, roosters old 12, broilers 2 and up 19420, springers fancy rock 4 and up 18, colored 3 and up 17, leghorn 14, No 2 12, ducks 6 and up 16, small 14, geese fat 16, ordinary 14. Turkeys young toms 16, young hens 21, old toms 14, old hens 16.
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Cleveland
Livestock Prices Mixed As Markets Steady to Sluggish
Pittsburg livestock report shows hogs at 180 to 260 pounds mostly steady with several price points: hogs 11.10 to 11.50 per cwt, sows about 9.50. Cattle direct sales around 9.50 to 11.00 for good steers. calves firmer at 13 to 14. Lambs show sharp gains up to 10.75 for top fat lambs while yearlings and sheep fluctuate around 4.75 to 6.75.
Hog and cattle market summary with mixed butcher and sow prices
Hogs receipts 3600 with 580 direct. weights 160 to 350. top hogs 180 to 225 lb at 10.85, 225 to 250 lb at 10.75, 260 to 300 lb 10.10 to 10.40, 300 to 350 lb 9.25 to 9.75. Pigs 2c higher. sows steady to strong 8.50 to 9. Cattle receipts 700. calves 250. slaughter steers and heifers steady to higher. vealers weaker. Fat cows 5.50 to 6.50. cutters 3.25 to 4.25. butcher bulls 6.50 to 13.50. good to choice dealers 12.50 to 13.50. Sheep receipts 250. ewes 9.45 to 9.50 for mixed grain fed. slaughter ewes 2 to 4. old thin sheep down.
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Sakeemen
Athens official ill with influenza. manager confined at home
Thomas Hixenbaugh, manager of the Athens branch of the National Re employment Service, fell ill with influenza on Wednesday. He was taken home by a physician and remains confined there today. The notice also states the official name of the U S capital as The City of Washington.
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Thomas Hixenbaugh
Athens
National Re-employment Service
Capital
The
United States
City of
Washington
Trapshooting Enthusiasts Numbers Reported at Five Million
A report states there are five million trapshooting enthusiasts in the United States. The figure highlights the sport’s popularity and broad regional participation among clubs, associations, and hobbyists nationwide.
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United States
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