Athens Flood Forces Families From Homes Along Hocking River
In Athens, heavy rain and rising waters of the Hocking River flood streets and homes. Dozens along Richland and Stella avenues evacuate as water rises to two feet in places. Measurable rainfall totaled 1.64 inches. city health officials test water supply to ensure sanitation.
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John Dana
University Terrace
East Union St
Stewart St
Mill
E. Mill St
East Bridge
Mechanicsburg
Richland Ave
Ohio University
Bessie West
Ed Ferry
Clarence Cash
R. M. Pence
Harry Risley
W. Shaver
Robert Rowland
Harry Metcalf
Louis McBride
Mr. Stillwell
Richland
Stella
Woodland Aves
Mead
George Weisenbach
W. Union St
John Barker
Fairgrounds
J. P. Dana
William Green
Green House
Clarence Barnett
Wolf St
Homer Stanley
Joe Norris
Norris
Dana Bush
Agnes Jordan
Ralph Pinkerton
William Graham
Grove Sams
Harold Linscott
David Lowry
McKinley Ave
Harold Sycks
Clarence Littler
Farley Burdette
Ralph Beasley
W. A. Adams
John Lovener
Lawrence Dupler
Mulberry
W. Union
Nelsonville
Athens
J. M. Higgins
Garner To Sustain Silence Policy Across Term
Vice President John N Garner announced before the Democratic National Committee that he will maintain the policy of silence on public questions for the next four years, a stance he adopted after his 1933 inauguration. The remark underscores a restrained public role as administration deliberations proceed.
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Washington
U.P
John N. Garner
Democratic National Committee
Coast Guard to send 40 men 12 boats for flood relief
Buffalo dispatch reports Commander Martin Rasmussen plans to push an extra 40 Coast Guard personnel and 12 boats into the Ohio Valley to aid flood relief efforts. Other briefs note a San Jose man fined $5 for a crowded family car ride, Berlin beauty parlor egg shortages, Pope Pius advised bed rest, two UW students found dead in a refrigerator car, and Akron fearing an influenza surge with nurse shortages.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Martin W. Rasmussen
U. S. Coast Guard
Ohio Valley Basin
Athens Retail Merchants elects leaders, mourns Judge Johnson
C O Burnett was elected 1937 president of the Athens Retail Merchants Association at a banquet in Hotel Berry attended by 55 members. C C Cornell became vice president and George Whipple re-elected treasurer. Judge S M Johnson, longtime secretary and “father of the organization,” died yesterday. a resolution expressing deep regret was adopted. The group voted holiday closings and June through Sept Thursday afternoons, plus a note of thanks to secretary John W Bolin for his work.
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Co. O. Burnett
Athens Retail Merchants Association
Hotel Berry
C. C. Cornell
George Whipple
E. F. Sells
S. M. Johnson
Judge Johnson
Athens County
Athens Country Club
Greens
Southeastern Ohio Golf Association
Johnson
Community Chest Board
Health Nurse Takes Five Children to Columbus Examination
Miss Cavanaugh, county health nurse, escorted five children to Columbus for examination by orthopedic specialist Dr Edward Harlan Wilson. On return, the party encountered high water near Lancaster and became stranded Thursday evening.
Geary divorce petition filed in Athena County court
Lena Faye Geary seeks a divorce from John J. Geary in Athena County Common Pleas Court. The couple married in 1913 and have three children.
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Athena County Common Pleas Court
Lena Faye Geary
John J. Geary
Local gamblers fined in Millington court ruling
Jim Tippie of Sugar Creek Elliot Howard of Millington New Jersey pleaded guilty to gambling charges and were fined five dollars plus costs each in Mayor Sen B McCune s court yesterday.
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Jim Tippie
Sugar Creek
Elliot Howard
Millington
N. J
Sen. B. McCune
Farm Leaders to Meet in Athens County Monday
Athens County farm leaders plan a second meeting at 7 30 p m Monday in the Post Office building. The gathering will expand on the aims discussed previously and invite new suggestions from participants.
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Athens County
Democratic Party Plans to Raise Ten Million Dollars
The Democratic National Committee after the inaugural victory approved in principle a plan to raise 10 million dollars over the next four years for political purposes.
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Washington
Rebel planes raid Madrid in four daytime assaults
In bright moonlight 13 rebel planes attacked Madrid four times early today dropping over 170 high explosive bombs on the eastern and southeastern districts. As daylight revealed casualties ambulances ferried the dead and wounded while rescue efforts were hampered by fear of new air raids.
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Madrid
Huge Sign Quotes Bible at Wisconsin Creamery Roof
N C Ashley set up four signboards, each 4 by 14 feet, on the roof of his Barron creamery. The inscription calls to obey God and tithe and promises property health long life joy happiness and eternal glory from Proverbs 3.
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Wis
N. C. Ashley
Judge Johnson Dies Thursday After Heroic War Record
Judge Johnson, Athens county figure and former city solicitor, died Thursday. A war hero, he earned the Distinguished Service Cross, French Legion of Honor, and Croix de Guerre with Palm. He led his battalion in several attacks, noted for fearlessness and leadership. An athlete and golfer, he helped run the Athens Country Club and chaired the Greens Committee. Survived by wife Edna Crossman, two brothers, a sister, and several civic affiliations. Funeral Sunday at the Christian Church with burial in West Union Street Cemetery.
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Judge Johnson
Johnson
Athens
The
Elks, American Legion
Athens County Bar Association
State Probate Judges’ Association
Christian Church
Edna A. Crossman
R. R. Johnson
Blaine Johnson
Mansfield
W. G. Danford
Reed Downs
Neil Crawford
W. Union St
Davey Will Appoint Johnson's Successor
Governor Davey will appoint a probate judge for Athens County to fill the late Judge 8 M Johnson’s unexpired term. The appointee likely will serve until Feb 9, then a further appointment or election in 1938 to finish the four year term. The likely nominee among Athens County Democrats are Tyroler Keenan Mettler and Kelso.
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Athens County
8. M. Johnson
Davey
Tyroler, Keenan, Mettler
Kelso
Safety on Highways Is Discussion Topic
The January meeting of the Athens County Senior 4-H Club at Grange Hall focused on highway safety. After the business session, members enjoyed a light lunch and group puzzles, with Bruce Tom of Ohio rural sociology slated as guest speaker on February 3.
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Athens County
Grange Hall
Bruce Tom
Ohio
William F. Johnson Dies at Sugar Creek
William Findley Johnson aged 82 a Sugar Creek resident and miner died at his home Thursday at 6 30 a m of a heart ailment Survived by wife Esther Johnson three sons William Athens Joe and Levi two daughters Mrs Lulu Hamilton and Mrs Harry Bennett, a brother Tim Marietta Arch Athens a sister Mrs Julia Cunningham Sugar Creek Rev Ernest Nicholas presided at the Methodist Episcopal Church Sugar Creek burial in St Augustine Cemetery
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William Findley Johnson
Sugar Creek
Johnson
Esther Johnson
William
Athens
Joe
Levi. Corning
Lulu Hamilton
Harry Bennett
Tim
Marietta
Arch
Julia Cunningham
Ernest Nicholas
Methodist Episcopal Church
St. Augustine Cemetery
Pittsburgh Produce Price Report Summary
Pittsburgh market notes show weak demand overall with nearby current receipts in the low 20s and some 21s. Poultry steady for springers, fowls softer, turkey prices 20 to 22, ducks and geese around 16, old toms 18, fresh killed hens 31, hog dressed 26.
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Pittsburgh
Richardson feldspar mine named largest in Canada
The Richardson mine in Bedford township Ontario is described as the largest feldspar mine in Canada. Separate Chicago Produce notes unsettled receipts across several grades with varied percentages including firsts extras and dirties, plus butter receipts and quality scores.
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Richardson
Bedford Township
Ontario
Canada
Needed Reforms in Schools Would Be Easy To Effect
Dr. Edward S. Evenden told Memorial Auditorium that reforms in education are urgent and doable now. He urged citizens to study needs, replace wishful thinking with action, and ensure safe school buildings, strong curriculum, and well grounded teachers able to discuss world affairs and other governmental forms.
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O. U
Edward S. Evenden
Columbia University
Memorial Auditorium
Evenden
America
Columbia Authority
Dr. Evenden
United States
Embryo Normal Schools
Colonial Normal School
NYA to Open Girls Camp in February in Ohio
Athens County girls await NYA Educational Camp to be established at St. Edmunds Home near Glendale about twelve miles from Cincinnati. The Ohio camp, first of its kind here, will host up to 80 young women aged 18 to 25 for a three month term starting February 1.
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Athens County
NYA
St. Edmund's
Glendale
Cincinnati
Ohio
E. S. Haller
Legion Meeting Plans Evening at Late Major Johnson Home
The American Legion will convene at 7 30 p m tonight to visit the home of the late Major S M Johnson. Commander John De Molet announced the gathering.
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American Legion
M. Johnson
John de Molet
League Plans To Erect Dam In Waterloo Township
At the Athens Chapter meeting of the Izaak Walton League officers outlined plans to build an 18 acre lake on the chapter farm in Waterloo Township by this summer. Financing efforts are being arranged. New members include Frank W. Phillips of Athens and Dr. Charles B. Holzer of Gallipolis. An entertainment supper was approved when weather allows. The next club meeting is at City Hall on Tuesday February 2.
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Athens
Izaak Walton League
Waterloo Township
Frank W. Phillips
Ohio Fuel Gas Co
Charles B. Holzer
Gallipolis
Southeastern Ohio
Triplets Born to Guysville Couple
County health nurse Miss Helen Basinger reports the birth of triplet girls to Mr and Mrs Clarence Nutter of Guysville on Wednesday evening. Dr L D Robinson attended. The babies are unnamed. The Nutters also have two other children, Hazel about two and Rosabelle seventeen months.
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Helen Basinger
Clarence Nutter
Guysville
L. D. Robinson
Nutters
Hazel
Rosabelle
Reading To Be Given At Methodist Church
A program at First Methodist Church Sunday night at 7 30 presents The Thrilling Adventure In The Northwest with lantern slides. The authentic tale recounts pioneers carrying the Bible to Oregon and their dangerous journey into the wilds. Public is invited to attend.
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The
Northwest
First Methodist Church
Oregon
Meeting Rescheduled for Athens County Ministers
The Athens County Ministerial Association moves its all day meeting to Monday January 25 at the First Methodist Church due to the Ohio Pastor's Conference in Columbus February 1 to 4. The event originally set for February 1 is postponed.
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Ohio
Columbus
Athens County Ministerial Association
First Methodist Church
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Democratic Party
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