Six Plead Innocent When Arraigned in Athens County Court
Ten defendants were arraigned before Judge O F Rowland. Six pled not guilty, two admitted guilt, two failed to appear. Defendants include Dantawia Masseedde and Delmar Sams in auto cases, Ira Corwin for haystack fire, Stevel Varnes and Mary Langston for service and brake charges, George King for no rear lights, with Edward Cain and Roy Tignor pled guilty or fined. Trials set for next week.
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THE
Athens Messenger
Athens
Common Pleas
O. F. Rowland
Harry Mettler
Dantawia MH
Wonder Bar
Mary Langston
George King
Amesville
King
Edward Cain
Roy Tignor
Cain
Tignor
Elmoggart
Earl Douglas
Sioux Indians Bring Buffalo Days Program to Athens School
Reginald and Gladys Laubin of the North Dakota Sioux appeared at Athens High School as the third Antrim lecture program. They performed authentic Indian dances in full costume before a general assembly of students with the theme Old Buffalo Days.
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Reginald
Gladys Laubin
North Dakota Sioux
After a Cold What To Do For Full Recovery
The article urges rest until normal temperature returns and stresses rebuilding strength to handle work and worries. It promotes S.S.S. Tonic as a preventive measure against relapse, claiming rapid improvement within 10 days and a wide testimonial base from many years of use.
Tags Placed on Autos of City Firemen
Athens Fire Department issues metal identification tags for their cars to secure right of way to fires. Fire Chief Harold Junod warns drivers who follow will be prosecuted. In 1940 the department answered 54 calls with total fire loss of 5895 dollars, plus details on types of fires and apparatus used. Two new members joined. average seven men responded per alarm.
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Athens Fire Department
Harold Junod
Junod
Addison Oxley Dies At Youngstown Home
R W Oxley reports the death of his father Addison Oxley age 88 at his Youngstown home. The body will be brought to Athens for funeral at Bates Church Saturday at two. Survived by son R W Oxley daughter Mrs Clara Chalfant of Youngstown and three grandchildren Gordon Oxley Richard Oxley Doris Ruth Chalfant. He retired 14 years ago and lived in Youngstown 12 years. Funeral details and call times at the Oxley residence.
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R. W. Oxley
van Vorhes St
Addison Oxley
Youngstown
Athens
Bates
Gordon Oxley
Plumwood
Richard Oxley
Osborn
Doris Ruth Chalfant
Oxley
Athens Methodist Church
Athens plan for outdoor rifle range at Ohio University
A meeting in the Fine Arts Auditorium at Ohio University discussed methods to construct an outdoor rifle range in Athens. The session was conducted by the OU Rifle Club with support from the Athens County Rifle Association and the Department of Military Science and Tactics.
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Athens
Fine Arts
Ohio University
O. U. Rifle Club
Athens County Rifle Association
Department of Military Science and Tactics
University
Miners Tour Ends With Statue of Liberty View
A reader recounts a two mile underground ride into a coal mine near Athens exposing risks of undercutting and gas. The journey includes powder shots, a close call with explosions, and a final surface return described as resembling the Statue of Liberty. The piece closes with a note of the Athens Ice and Storage Co annual meeting on January 23, 1941.
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Athens Ice & Storage Co
Ohio
H. G. Householder
Poultrymen Plan Egg Auction Meeting in Athens Area
Poultrymen from Athens and 11 surrounding counties will meet Saturday January 11 at 1 30 in the Athens Grange Hall to develop plans for an egg auction. R R Starbuck, studying the Wooster auction, will assist in drafting proposals for the February 11 district poultry meeting. The move arose from four marketing lectures by R E Cray.
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Athens
Athens Grange Hall
R. R. Starbuck
Wooster
R. E. Cray
Automobile overturns on Route 33. Blair uninjured
State Highway Patrol responded to a one car crash late Wednesday night on Route 33 a mile and a half north of Haydenville. Otis Blair 27 year old miner from Athens Route 3 was southbound when he failed to make a curve and turned over his 1940 sedan. Blair and his passenger were not seriously injured.
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State Highway Patrol
Haydenville
Otis Blair
Athens
Blair
Miners Press for Voice in Fire Boss Selections at Hearing
Hutchins urged miners be allowed input in choosing fire bosses and called for periodic exams and ongoing schooling to keep up with safety methods. The Columbus hearing also debated expanding the Workmen's Compensation Act coverage and boosting deputy inspectors to improve mine safety, with proposals for monthly mine inspections and penalties for noncompliance. Participants included state lawmakers, UMWA leaders, and industry reps.
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Hutchins
Columbus
Ohio
John P. Jones
New Philadelphia
Jones
Kerr
Strain
Thomas Price
UMWA
Adolph Pacifico
R. L. Ireland
Hanna Coal Co
Edwin H. Davis
New York Coal Sales Co
Walter Nichols
Harry Hughes
Hamilton County
John Pascal
Perry County
A. Lee Fair
Millersburg
Holmes County
Old Mohawk First in New Introductory Price Ad
Take Old Mohawk at Gallaher Drug Store for a big bottle offered at a few cents to prove its value. The ad claims the tonic helps tiredness biliousness gas indigestion and sleep issues from constipation and promotes regular cleansing of the lower intestine. Money back guarantee and store location 16 Court St.
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Gallaher Drug Store
Court St
Ady
Tuberculosis Group Plans Athens County Meeting Tonight
The annual Ath ens County Tuberculosis and Health Association meeting will be at the Courthouse in Athens tonight at 7:30. Election of officers is on the agenda and all Christmas seal purchasers who are members are urged to attend.
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Athens County Tuberculosis and Health Association
Athens
Bond Issue Authorized for Athens City Relief Costs
Athens City Council approved a bond of 4745.88 dollars to reimburse Athens County for last year relief costs. The money was borrowed and paid to the county. Two resolutions initiating the bond issue were adopted and the state tax appeals board will be asked to approve. County relief supervision and January food orders for relief families were planned.
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Athens County
Athens
State Board of Tax Appeals
Athens City
Coffey's Quick Relief Balm advertised for sinus pain relief
An Athens area ad promotes Coffey's Quick Relief Balm for sinus pain. It claims fast mucus congestion relief and swift comfort with satisfaction or money back. The notice ends with where to buy at Athens Pharmacy and Clines Pharmacy.
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Coffey
Athens
Ana Clines Pharmacy
Eagles To Hold Benefit Party At Athens Lodge
The Athens Lodge of Eagles will host a benefit party and dance on Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. All members and their families are urged to attend.
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Athens Lodge of Eagles
Sleep Habits Of Birds Vary Widely
Birds exhibit diverse sleeping methods including resting on water standing upright and hanging by claws with tails acting as a brace in roosts across species and habitats.
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