Absentee Ownership Is Social Problem Tells Patman
Congressman Wright Patman spoke to about 325 businessmen in Athens urging support for the Federal Chain Store Tax Bill. He argued foreign owned chains hurt local towns and outlined expected effects on local banks, insurers, and employment, saying higher prices would follow and urging early committee action.
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Athens Messenger
Athens
Patman
Wright Patman
Texas
Berry
Independent Business Men's Association of
Ohio
Ways and Means Committee
House of Representatives
Congress
Wall Street
Federal Treasury
105 Join Fun At West Side School Monday
The city recreation program resumed at West Side school with about 105 people in two sessions for basketball volleyball paddle tennis and badminton. Recreation Director Lewis Sabo announced a handi craft class at West Side Methodist Church starting Monday evening January 15 with separate times for boys and girls. Clinton Knowlton leads the classes in leather crafts woodburning bead work and weaving. Amateur radio classes run five evenings a week by Alton Wolfe. Call Mr. Sabo for details.
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West Side School
Lewis Sabo
West Side Methodist Church
Clinton Knowlton
Lunch Project Leaders Meeting in Zanesville
Officials in charge of the Athens County School Lunch Project meet today in Zanesville with district leaders from Ohio District 3. Representing the county are Mrs Selah Weatherby Miss Chrystal Wahley Mrs Dorothy Sanders and Josephine Suarez. The meeting was called by the state WPA supervisor which provides cooks and other labor for the lunch centers.
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Athens’ County
Zanesville
Ohio
Selah Weatherby
Chrystal Wahley
Dorothy Sanders
Josephine Suarez
WPA
Opening Night Attendance For WPA Adult Education Classes
Attendance at the WPA Adult Education night school opening in seven counties reached 103 enrollment. Floyd Cooper, supervisor of the program, said the classes on Monday night covered music typing shorthand auto mechanics carpentry and repair of electrical appliances. Enrollment will continue through the week.
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WPA
Floyd Cooper
Cooper
New Church League Formed at First Methodist Church
Sunday evening at the First Methodist Church the Intermed iate League for 6th to 9th grades was organized with officers: President Coover Staats and four vice presidents Robert Mills Deaune McPherson Wendell Drake Grant Ferguson, Secretary Mary Louise Brown Treasurer Ruth Danford. The group meets Sundays at 4 PM for recreation devotion and study taught by Rev and Mrs E Winston Jones and Dr and Mrs John W Danford.
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First Methodist Church and Intermediate League
Coover Staats
Robert Mills
Deanue McPherson
Wendell Drake
Grant Ferguson
Mary Louise Brown
Ruth Danford
E. Winston Jones
John W. Danford
Postmasters Named To Local Offices
Roosevelt sent to the Senate the nominations of postmasters for Coolville Logan Nelsonville and New Lexington with appointees Harry M Walden Frank G Brown Louis J Eberle and George A Greenbaum in the list of local offices marked for appointment.
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Washington
U.P
Roosevelt
Senate
Coolville
Harry M. Walden
Logan
Frank G. Brown
Nelsonville
Louis J. Eberle
New Lexington
George A. Greenbaum
Local Hospital News Notes From Athens Area
Mrs Gladys Chapman of Athens Route Four underwent a major surgical operation at Sheltering Arms Hospital this morning. Mrs Minia Miller of Lathrop was admitted last night for medical treatment. Mrs Jean Walker of 1 Franklin Ave was released today. Deputy L W Russell of the county auditor s office is described as improving slowly after a recent stroke.
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Gladys Chapman
Athens
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Minia Miller
Lathrop
Jean Walker
Franklin Ave
L. W
Lew) Russell
County Auditor's Office
Russell
WPA Workshop Makes 4900 Christmas Gifts
Athens County WPA workshop produced about 4900 toys dolls and doll quilts before December 23 for needy children. Items were restored from damaged condition at an estimated 12 cents per item after accounting for county credit. The effort includes 200 clothing pieces and plans to upgrade laundry, add a washing machine, and expand wooden toy production with donated soft wood. A toy loan center and turning lathe are also planned.
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WPA
Athens County
John Powell
Athens Lumber Co
Powell
Zanesville
Budget Cut Trims Athens County 1940 Plan
Athens County boards approve a 1940 appropriation totaling 174 487 75 with a general fund of 124 831 75 a three month partial road and bridge fund and a dog and kennel fund 7500. The 1939 general fund was 142 460 and 1937 higher. Detailed 1940 allocations for offices courts and departments are listed with 1937 and 1939 comparisons.
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Athens County
Board of Commissioners
Charles Stratton
Mtn
US Wimch
Operaveu
C. O. Gibson
General Fund
Salvation Army Distributes Goods to Athens Needy
Major W. W. Hinshaw reports the Salvation Army has given 276 garments 69 pairs of shoes 40 furniture pieces 300 loaves of bread and groceries to emergencies. A total of 442 meals were provided and 149 lodgings supplied to men women and children seeking work in Athens.
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W. W. Hinshaw
Salvation Army
Athens
Adult Education Opens Wednesday Evening at Lincoln School
Miss Ella Magrical will lead women’s classes from 1 to 3 30 p m in sewing book keeping and safety at the Lincoln Public School Building Chauncey. Marion Parker who has taught Monday nights in Business English and Arithmetic says the new semester invites more men and women to join.
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Ella Magrical
Lincoln Public School
Chauncey
Marion Parker
Missionary Meeting Planned by First Christian Church
Missionary meeting of the First Christian Church set for Thursday at 2 p m. at 73 N Congress St home of Mrs E L Church. Miss Ida Allison to lead the program.
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F. E. Dowler
Patman
H. N. Burgett
Independent Business Men's Association of Ohio
C. H. Beasley
A. E. Whaley
Dowler
Burgett
Upils
Normandie Burgett
Anie Jean Herron
L. Z. Herron
N. Congress St
Colleen DePew
Webster DePew
W. Union St
Betty Hixenbaugh
Thomas Hixenbaugh
Hooper St
Phyllis Cunningham
Gerald Cunningham
Stella Ave
Association
The
First Christian Church
E.L. Church
Rehearing Asked in Milar Case Over Lawrence Estate
A memorandum filed with the Hocking County Clerk seeks rehearing in the appeals court for Anna May Milar, ejecting the Lawrence estate from Mrs. Fenzel and alleging the $325,000 estate included property taken from Milar during Wesley B. Lawrence's lifetime. The filing argues breach of fiduciary duty and seeks Supreme Court certiorari, delaying equity action while a trust dispute unfolds.
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Common Pleas Court
Phil Henderson
Hocking County
Maud Fenzel
R. W. Finsterwald
L. C. Baker
Ruth E. Burdette
Anna May Milar
Mrs. Fenzel
Viola M. Burleigh
Wesley
Supreme Court of the
United States
Ohio Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
United States Supreme Court
No Further Action in Death of Jack Sayers
The family of 22 year old Jack Sayers of Athens said they will take no further action on his death after an automobile crash near Murray City. Dr E A Person of Murray City ruled excessive cold as the cause after two hours of failed revival attempts. A companion initially identified as Gilbert Wilson, 32, of Salem, was later noted as 34, married and separated from his wife for a year.
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Jack Sayers
Athens
Murray City
E. A. Person
Sayers
Messenger
Gilbert Wilson
Salem
Wilson
Stewart Class Elects Officers and Names Comrades
Stewart M E Church Stewart Class No 6 held a New Year watch party at Mrs William Spear home. Officers elected Margaret Jandes president Eleanor Six vice president Madelon Jandes secretary Kathleen Barrows assistant secretary. Next meeting Feb 5 at Nellie Ogg home. Social hour followed with members present.
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Nellie Ogg
Junior Frost
Ruby Crippen
Kathleen Barrows
Virginia
Dick Hartt
Dick Barnes
Eleanor Six
Clarence Vess
Margaret
Madelon Jandes
City Aids Skaters at Athens State Hospital Grounds
The City Recreation Department clears snow daily on the ponds at the Athens State Hospital grounds to allow skating.
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Athens State Hospital
Completion of Health Seal Sale Urged in Athens County
The Athens County Tuberculosis and Health Association urges final contributions to the Health Seal sale. Only 381.21 is needed to reach 2175, with 1793.79 raised so far after official close on Christmas Day. Treasurer L G Worstell Jr notes last year’s total was 1954.09 and asks delayed givers to mail contributions promptly.
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Athens County Tuberculosis and Health Association
L. G. Worstell, Jr
Association
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