Owner Will Donate 22 Acres For New Recreation Site
Athens City Council accepted responsibility for utilities and police protection for a 22 acre U. S. Forest Service park on the E. F. Sells farm Locust Heights East Athens. The city will provide water electricity sewer lines and facilities for latrines a swimming pool and drinking water. The Forest Service plans to spend about 10 000 on development and will landscape the hillsides while the city handles wa ter and police protection. Land will be deeded to the city by Mr. Sells and then to the Forest Service.
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U. S. Forest Service
E. F. Sells
Locust Heights
Athens
Forest Service
Sells
Republicans Endorse and Elect Year's Officers
Athens Township Young Republican Club members were endorsed to the County Patronage Committee for state jobs at a City Hall meeting. The Patronage Committee, formed by the Republican Executive Committee, reviewed campaign work and outlined plans for a member drive and social events. Officers elected for 1939 include President Bert Barnes Vice President Claudius Chappell Secretary Ray Moore Treasurer Wink Wakefield Publicity Officer Harry Risley.
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Athens Township
Young Republican Club
County
City Hall
Republican Executive Committee
Bert Barnes
Claudius Chappell
Ray Moore
Wink Wakefield
Harry Risley
Relief Rule Clarified For CCC and NYA Families
Fred Shafer county relief director explained the relief rule for CCC and NYA families. He noted many inquiries and stated that families with a son in CCC or a child in NYA are not eligible for direct relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CCC
NYA
Fred Shafer
4-H Club Meeting At Athens Senior High
The Athens Senior Hi-V boys met at noon in the high school lunchroom to prepare soup using materials each boy brought. Oliver L. Wood acted as cook for the day and after lunch the group watched a film about the navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Oliver L. Wood
Navy
Dowler Attends National Brands Convention in Chicago
F E Dowler president of National Brands Stores Inc is in Chicago this week for the annual National Brands Convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Dowler
National Brands Stores, Inc
Chicago
National Brands
City Loan Purchases Athens Loan Co Assets
Fred Sanders manager of City LLan Co announces the purchase of the good will and assets of the Athens Loan Co a personal loan firm operating since 1926 with C M Gill Insurance in the Security Bank Building Gill will focus on his insurance business and serve as secretary of the Athens Chamber of Commerce
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Sanders
City Llan Co
N. Court St
Athens Loan Co
C. M. Gill Insurance
Security Bank
Gill
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Koon Denies Guilt in First Degree Murder Plea
James Edward Koon 21 appeared in Ath ens County Common Pleas Court in shirt sleeves to plead not guilty to a first degree murder indictment for the December slaying of Levi Lauder, a 60 year old WPA worker. Judge O F Rowland appointed Lawrence Worstell as Koon's attorney. Foster Williams 24 of Willow Creek pleaded guilty to stealing Dr. Blaine Goldsberrys 1939 Lincoln Zephyr on December 10 and was placed on three years probation. Williams is to report regularly to Rolland Ruth in the prosecuting attorney's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Edward Koon
Athens County Common Pleas Court
Charles Evans
Levi Laudermilk
WPA
Koon
O. F. Rowland
Lawrence Worstell
Foster Williams
Willow Creek
Blaine Goldsberry
Parkersburg
Rowland
Williams
Atty. M. D. Hughes
Rolland Ruth
Urges Seller Become Agent For Consumer
Prof Roy H Paynter of Ohio University spoke to the Athens Rotary Club about retailer consumer relations. He urged retailers to act as buying agents for consumers at fair profits to improve trust and reduce buyer seller antagonism. He traced retailing history and condemned attacks on department stores and chain stores, warning of biased protest publications harming retail business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy H. Paynter
Ohio University
Athens Rotary Club
Paynter
Ohio University College of Commerce
Beckley Addresses Athens Kiwanis on Education Topic
Earl Beckley, past Athens Kiwanis president and former division lieutenant governor, spoke on Kiwanis Education before the Athens Kiwanis Club at Hotel Berry during International Anniversary Week. D. M. Goddard submitted a questionnaire as members split into two contesting teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Kiwanis Club
Earl Beckley
Hotel
Berry
Beckley
Athens Club
D. M. Goddard
Door Left Open At Athens Steam Laundry
Police found the front door standing open at Athens Steam Laundry on Monday night after a passerby called it in. Capt. Charles Maple and Officer Leslie Bradfield investigated and determined the night fireman had left the door open. the laundry had not been entered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Charles Maple
Leslie Bradfield
Fruit School Set for Coolville with Industry Talks
The Tri County Fruit School will convene at Coolville High School on Thursday January 19 at 10 a m. W D Hibbish head of the States fruit and vegetables division will visit. Ralph Ladd Athens County grower F H Beach discuss apple industry, Charles W Hack OSU on marketing, lunch served by Coolville Home Economics, committee from Tri County Apple Growers Association and extension services from Meigs Washington and Athens counties organize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-County
Coolville
W. D. Hibbish
Division of Fruits and Vegetables
State Department of Agriculture
Ralph Ladd
Athens County
F. H. Beach
Ohio
Charles W. Hack
Ohio State University
Guy Barnhart
C. D. Robinson
Apple Growers Association
Meigs
Washington
Athens
Ross Wright
Ask Probe of County WPA Investigation
The Athens County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution calling for a WPA investigation into the dismissal of 27 laborers on the Robinson Road in Ames Township. The move follows a delegation of the discharged workers who said notices were served without provocation by an unknown Mr. Christian.
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WPA
Athens County
Robinson Road
Ames Township
Board of County Commissioners
L. C. Gibson
Zanesville
Christian
Navy Pictures at Clarks Chapel Friday Night
Navy life and travel pictures will be shown at Clarks Chapel Friday night at 7 30 by W H Byers local recruiting officer. The reels depict Navy life and travel with men and ships. Machines and reels are supplied by the Navy Recruiting Bureau but not shown for recruiting. The aim is to acquaint the public with Navy purposes and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarks Chapel
W. H. Byers
Navy Recruiting Bureau
30 Members Secured For Veterans' Club
Carl Wharton announces that 30 members have been secured for the Athens Branch of the War Veterans Republican Club of Ohio. The unit will seek a charter and a permanent organization, with M. C. Morrison as temporary chairman and Mayor C. C. Cornell holding the first membership blank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Wharton
Athens
The
War Veterans Republican Club of Ohio
M. C. Morrison
C. C. Cornell
Wharton
Truths About Alcohol Told At Athens School Assembly
Mrs. Mamie T. Ensign of Defiance addressed Athens Junior and Senior High pupils this afternoon. The talk occurred in the assembly under the Athens WCTU with Alice Maccombs serving as president.
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Athens
Mamie T. Ensign
Ensign
Athens Wctu
Alice Maccombs
Navy Life Films Shown at Scout Meeting Tonight
Motion pictures depicting Navy life will be shown to Troop 50 Boy Scouts at 7 o'clock tonight at the Methodist Church. Other interested boys are invited to attend the Rotary Club sponsored event.
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Boy Scouts of
Troop 50
The
Rotary Club
Methodist Church
Scout Leaders Study Aims of Program at Initial Session
Twenty five Boy Scout leaders met at Athens High School for the first of three training sessions to learn the scout program aims including character building and citizenship. G. E. Ashwill led the discussion with focus on the individual, leadership, activity, organization, oath and law.
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Athens High School
G. E. Ashwill
Scout
H. H. Figity
F. L Preston
Ralph Barker
Max Wilson
Chauncey
Glouster High School
Directed Verdict Sought in Security Savings Bank Suit
In the case Security Savings Bank versus Bank of Athens NBA Lawrence Worstell argued the bank will prove a series of loans totaling over a million dollars with 235000 still owed. Bank of Athens counsel Floyd Williams sought a directed verdict claiming no valid oral contracts exist and loans must be in minutes. The judge reserved ruling and the jury was sent to lunch as arguments continued.
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Security Savings Bank
Bank of Athens
NBA
Lawrence Worstell
Worstell
Floyd Williams
Cincinnati
Williams
Wesley Lawrence
F. D. Forsyth
Frazier
Supreme Court
Forsyth
Butler
Night School Opens Monday in Athens WPA program
Registration continues at Senior High School for Athens WPA Night School with a second semester starting Monday January 23. The schedule lists typing shorthand and business courses across six days and about 40 new students enrolled for the coming term.
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Athens
WPA
Mrs Mamie T Ensign to Speak on Evils of Alcohol
Defiance resident Mrs Mamie T Ensign will address Athens High School at 7 30 tonight on the evils of alcohol. The public meeting has no admission charge and she has taught alcohol education in public schools for seven years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie T. Ensign
Athens High School
Black 1937 Coupe Towed After Blocking Alley Entrance
A black 1937 coupe with license X 6411 was towed from E Washington Street across from City Hall after blocking an alley. Police Officer Carman Church requested the tow this morning from a local garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Washington St
City Hall
Carman Church
Ohio University Wins Jenkins Backing for Air School
Congressman Thomas A. Jenkins pledges support to a movement to add airplane maintenance and operation training to Ohio University’s curriculum. The Civil Aeronautics Authority aims to establish 10 training schools teaching 300 students at colleges with aeronautical facilities. If successful, the program could expand to other schools and thousands of students.
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Thomas A. Jenkins
Ohio University
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Jenkins
Herman G. James
Gordon K. Bush
Athens Messenger
Ohio
Army
Navy
Bush
Clinton M. Hester
Webb Re-Elected as Ohio Sales Manager
S. D. Webb was re elected sales manager by United States Steel Corporation for the sale of basic slag in Ohio. Webb, formerly Albany schools superintendent, is known in Athens and Meigs counties. Ohio salesmen will meet at the Southern Hotel in Columbus with Webb explaining fertilizer manufacturing and uses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Service Pay For
Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric Co
Robert Tompkins
Light Company
Service Safety
Bart Davidson
WPA
Davidson
C. H. Horn
Athens Garden Club
S. D. Webb
United States Steel Corporation
Ohio
Mr. Webb
Albany
Athens
Meigs
Southern
Columbus
Hi Y Boys Have Soup
The Ath ens County Senior 4 H Club holds a regular meeting at the Athens Grange Hall Wednesday evening. Folk games stunts and Chinese Checkers will entertain. Program committee members are Phyllis Carpenter Keith Scott Janice Erwin. Refreshment committee members are James Erwin Edward Sheridan and Guy South.
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Athens County
Athens Grange Hall
Phyllis Carpenter
Keith Scott
Janice Erwin
James Erwin
Edward Sheridan
Guy South
University geographer speaks to Marietta Kiwanis Club
Dr. C. E. Cooper, professor of geography and geology at Ohio University, delivered a noon address to the Marietta Kiwanis Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Cooper
Ohio University
Marietta Kiwanis Club
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Cliff Cornell
P. F. Good
Roman Cleanser
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Ran Ana
Kerr's
Dowler
Colonial Plan
Colonial
Qlonial Finance Company
Athens, Ohio
City Loan
Club
Ask
Veterans’ Club
Defense Bank
John Jones
J. J. Woolley
Jones’ Service
Bonele Haddock
Masons
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O. G. Houck, Recorder
J. D. Cooper
O. G. Houck
Secy
H. S. Davis, H. P
Air School For
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Webb
Marietta
Dr. Pierce
Mattie Bey
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