Temporary Appropriations Set Up for Three Months
Athens County commissioners approved a temporary budget of 88 466.87 for the first quarter of 1939 with 51 111.87 from the general fund, 36 000 from road, and 1 355 from the dog and kennel fund. Budgets were cut 20 percent and officers were urged to reduce costs. work begins on the full year budget once tax collections start. The general fund allocations covered offices and services including Court House, County Home, courts, auditor, treasurer, sheriff, and several other departments. total funds across all accounts equal 88 466.87. Availability of funds will occur 15 to 30 days after tax collections begin, per Auditor Gibson.
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Athens County
Board of Elections
Court of Appeals
Common Pleas Court
C. O. Gibson
West Ary School Plans Day of Geography Study
Students at West Ary School will stage a 40 day geography study showing the life, living conditions, and modes of living of three peoples. Each pupil presents ideas as part of the geography unit.
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Abs
Strict
County to Buy Sandstone from A C Stratton Farm
The county commissioners signed a lease with A C Stratton of Athens to purchase sandstone from his York Township farm. The county will pay five cents per cubic yard, with quarrying and crushing done by the commissioners or WPA, on premises roads to be built, premises kept open for quarrying, and no other quarrying allowed while the lease lasts.
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A. C. Stratton
Athens
County Commissioners
Commissioners’ Office
York Township
Stratton
Commissioners
WPA
Knights of Columbus to mark 25 years in Athens
William M. Corry of Chillicothe will speak at Hotel Berry tonight for Athens Council No. 1716's 25th anniversary banquet. Corry, district deputy of the Southeast Ohio District, is fourth year in office and has held multiple statewide roles. His talk is titled Knights in Action.
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William M. Corry
Chillicothe
Ohio
Knights of Columbus
Hotel Berry
Athens
Corry
Ohio State Council
Order
Ohio Junior Chamber of Commerce
United States Junior Chamber of Commerce
Ohio Chamber of Commerce
Vinton County youth caught after jail break and walkout
Guy Burt age 21 returned to Vinton County Jail awaiting grand jury action on a breaking and entering charge after a high speed chase and a ride with Waverly Campbell 19 near The Plains Campbell arrested for DUI and arraigned before Judge O F Rowland Campbell released on $400 bond Burt escaped last August and was later identified by patrols Sheriff Stuck pursued Burt in the morning.
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Guy Burt
Vinton County
Burt
Waverly Campbell
Plains
Campbell
State Highway Patrol
Stuck
O. F. Rowland
Logan Pastor To Speak To Chauncey Bible Class
Rev Charles Graham born in Chauncey and now pastor of the M F Church Logan will speak at the January meeting of Everymans Bible Class Chauncey Church of Christ Thursday night at the Church Parish House James Nye leads the class program organizers include Rev Gilbert Courtney Henry Cass Dan Johnson Paul Porter Carl Shafer and Thomas Hamilton All men of the class and community are invited
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Chauncey
Charles Graham
M. F
Logan
Chauncey Church of Christ
Graham
James Nye
Gilbert Courtney
Henry Cass
Dan Johnson
Paul Porter
Carl Shafer
Thomas Hamilton
Services Held for Mrs George Perry
Emma Perry 75 widow of George Perry died Saturday night at her Detroit home from a heart attack. A lifelong Church of Christ member, she lived in Chauncey Bailey Run and Nelsonville areas. Burial in Detroit. Survived by two daughters Mae Vigor Delaware Ohio Louise Allen Detroit and two sons Charles and Clarence Perry Detroit plus three brothers and several relatives. Funeral attendance noted.
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Chauncey
Emma Perry
George Perry
Chauncey and
Detroit
Nelsonville
Greenlawn
Mae Vigor
Delaware
Ohio
Louise Allen
Charles Perry
Clarence Perry
John
Charles Shaffer
Murray City
Lorenzo Shaffer
Rockbridge
Lottie Cannon
Greens Run
Chauncey Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge Installs Officers
Chauncey forest group will install officers at the regular meeting Thursday at 7 p.m. Mrs. Kate Johnson serves as installing officer. After installation a vegetable soup supper follows and each member should bring his own soup bowl.
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Chauncey — Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge
Chauncey
Kate Johnson
B STINGS Promoted For Neuritis Rheumatism Relief
An advertisement touts B STINGS as a remedy for neuritis rheumatism lumbago back pain sciatica kidney issues and various rheumatic conditions. It claims endorsements by thousands of physicians and urges purchase at McKee Drug Co Ohio.
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McKee Drug Co
Ohio
Chauncey Personal And Social Mention
Chauncey residents gather for visits and social updates as locals travel to Columbus Nelsonville and Athens. Notables include Mrs L L Swea zy returning from Columbus with her children and families hosting relatives over weekend in Chauncey.
Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs Mary Simpkins
Mr and Mrs Dan Simpkins hosted a birthday surprise for Mrs Mary Simpkins turning seventy two. Guests enjoyed games and a lighted cake, with gifts from Mrs James Simpkins and others. attendees included Clive Hillen Carolyn Hillen Frances Cox Ben and Norman Simpkins James Simpkins absent due to work and Rob ert and Ruthie Mae Simpkins.
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Chauncey
Dan Simpkins
Mary Simpkins
Simpkins
James Simpkins
Clive Hillen
Carolyn Jeah Hillen
Frances Cox
Ben Simpkins
Norman Simpkins
Dix Pickering
Robert
Ruthie Mae Simpkins
Revival Service Opens At East Millfield Mission
Mrs Ruth Nuby of the Pilgrim Holiness Church Athens will lead a revival service at East Millfield Holiness Mission Church starting Sunday night. Services run nightly at 7 pm with special music. Rev Howard Simpson, pastor, invites the public to attend and support the meetings.
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Chauncey
Ruth Nuby
Pilgrim Holiness Church
Athens
East Millfield
Boy preacher to speak at Morristown Church in Morristown
Hubert J. Bunyan Chauncey, an 11 year old boy preacher from Huntington West Virginia, will deliver a sermon at Morristown Church next Sunday at 10 30 a m. Local residents are invited to attend and hear his message.
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Chauncey
Hubert J. Bunyan
Huntington
W. Va
Morristown
Rev Neal Crawford to preach Friday at Millfield Church
Athens preacher Neal Crawford will deliver a sermon Friday at 7 p m at Millfield Church of Christ. The church music committee has arranged special music for the service.
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Chauncey
Neal Crawford
Athens
Millfield Church of
Millfield M E Church Ladies Aid to Meet at Gillespie Home
January 13 meeting of the Millfield M E Church Ladies Aid Society will be hosted by Mrs Helen Gillespie. The gathering will include election of officers and a brief business session.
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Chauncey
Millfield M. E. Church Ladies Aid Society
Helen Gillespie
Six Men Fined in City Court on Intoxication Charges
Six men appeared before Mayor Cliff Cornell in city court. Five offenders faced fines or jail. four men were fined $10 and costs, two others $5, all on intoxication charges. Names include Richard Webb Virgil Eavener John Gleason Ray Allen Porter Schuler and Herbert Bailey. Webb Eavener Gleason Allen arrested for various incidents. Eavener committed to county jail for nonpayment of fine.
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Cliff Cornell
Richard Webb
First St
Virgil Eavener
Poston
John Gleason
W. Washington St
Ray Allen
New Marshfield
Webb
Leslie Bradfield
Pete's Cave
Court St
Bradfield
Lavener
W. Union St
Charles Maple
Gleason
E. S. Finsterwald
Maple
Allen
Porter Schuler
S Court St
Herbert Bailey
Nelsonville
Finsterwald
DAV To Be Host Here for Zone Conference
Conrath Bean Chapter 37 of Disabled American Veterans will hold a regular meeting Thursday Jan 12 at 7 30 pm in the club rooms in the Armory Commander McGraner urged all members to attend to plan a southeast zone conference to be held in this city in late March Seventeen counties are in the zone with chapters from all counties expected to attend the conference
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Conrath Bean
County Engineer Authorized to Manage County Cars
A motion by Commissioner Charles Stratton passed authorizing the county engineer to supply gasoline oil and maintenance for Athens County cars. The engineer must keep records approve all invoices and ensure gas and oil are not used for privately owned vehicles. Copies were sent to the engineer and sheriff.
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Charles Stratton
Board of Commissioners
Athens County
Two Prisoners Freed and Required to Pay Fines
Two prisoners were released yesterday from the Athens County Jail by the commissioners. Hoyt S. Hanning, convicted of drunken driving on December 28, must pay $50 of a $104 fine on release, then $10 monthly until paid. Harry Dixon, convicted on December 23, must pay his $54 fine by February 16.
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Athens County
Hoyt S. Hanning
Harry Dixon
Consumer Is Subject for Rotary Talks
Athens Rotary Club opened its January program with Prof. Gerald O. Dykstra outlining the history and current status of consumer protection and antitrust law. He covered the Sherman Act Clayton Act FTC Acts Robinson-Patman Act Wheeler-Lea Act Copeland Act and NRA code effects.
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Gerald O. Dykstra
Ohio University
Athens Rotary Club
Dykstra
United States
Supreme Court
District of Columbia
Congress
Peterson's Ointment Offers Quick Pile Relief Ad
Buffalo dr uggist creates a pile relief formula that spreads nationwide. Try Peterson's Ointment for itching and smarting with a 35 cent box or 60 cent tube. Money back if not delighted.
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Peterson
Ady
Bruss and Touri Fail to Complete Citizenship in Final Hearings
Two final naturalization petitions were continued to June by Common Pleas Judge O. F. Rowland and Naturalization Officer P. R. McHughes. Sam H Bruss of Nelsonville and Ewald Touri of Glouster, both born outside the U S, were found to need more study of American government and were sent to a Glouster naturalization class.
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Common Pleas
O. F. Rowland
P. R. McHughes
Sam H Bruss
Nelsonville
Ewald Touri
Glouster
Touri
Finland
Bruss
Russia
Karl Gardner
Brass
Tour
Two Services Planned At Church of Christ
Revival services at the Church of Christ 6 Stimpson Ave. feature Evangelist R. H. Truax. Tonight's sermon is The Refuge of Lies with a 7 15 opening and a 15 minute audience Q A. Thursday will present Without Excuse and close the series.
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Church of Christ
Stimpson Ave
R. H. Truax
Driver Fined for Fictitious Plates Pleads Guilty
William Herbert Smith, 23, of Athens Route 6, faced a fine of 850 and costs after pleading guilty to driving with fictitious license plates. He was unable to pay and was jailed. He was arrested by the State Highway Patrol early Sunday on Route 33 near.
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William — Herbert Smith
Athens
Cliff Cornell
Smith
State Highway Patrol
Chauncey
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State Department of Education
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