Fire destroys farm home. volunteers save barn and family
A serious fire at a Coolville Township farm destroyed the home and damaged outbuildings while firefighters saved the barn and saved two small children. Fire Chief Oscar Fue reported a defective flue caused the blaze. Mrs Kimble helped two children from the burning residence as neighbors called for assistance. The Kemble family, including two girls aged 16 and two boys aged 14 and 9, were affected. Red Cross funding and clothing donations were organized by local agencies.
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Cooglmille
Eliep
Coolvil Township
Fhiuvk
Oscar Fue
Kimble
Amube
Dre@mern
Sifogh
Chaligeree Waal
Imac
Bremen
Red Cross
Atheny
County
Fro
QTAS
Sin
Rinne i
Cleveland
Official of BUC Traces Employment Law Change
Herring, chief of standards at the BUC, outlined amendments to the Ohio Unemployment Compensation Law at a Berry Hotel session hosted by the Athens Board of Trade. The changes include new base period rules, employer notices before separation, revised wage reporting, extended eligibility, higher weekly benefits, and stricter penalties for fraud, with emphasis on employer compliance and worker protections.
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Berry Hotel
Athens Board of Trade
H C Dorman
Harper
Pendry
Herring
BUC
Hering
Chantrés
Columbus
T. W. Lohse Dies Tuesday At Age 68
Theodore W. Lohse 68 of Athens Route 2 died Tuesday noon at St. Josephs Hospital Parkersburg after an eight month illness. He was a retired coal miner born in Perry County and lived much of his life in Athens County. Survived by his wife Clara who died in 1948 a son Herman L. Lohse Chauncey and four daughters Mary Sanborn Cleveland Delores Jayjohn Glouster Route 2 Lucie Minor Columbus and Thelma Eggleston Massillon plus 19 grandchildren three brothers and three sisters. Friends may call after 7 pm Wednesday at Dowler Ferguson Hughes funeral home with services Thursday 2 pm by Rev Jay Stiles burial New Marshfield.
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Athens
St. Joseph's’ Hospital
Parkersburg
W. Va
Perry County
Lfe
Athens County
Fagles Lodge
Lohse
Clara
Herman L. Lohse
Chauncey
Mary Sanborn
Cleveland
Delores Jayjohn
Glouster
Lucie Minor
Columbus
Thelma Eggleston
Massillon
Herman
Middleport
Carl
Barberton
William
Alma Burk
Stewart
Ida Malone
Cecilia Gabriel
OU Donations Included In Student Relief Funds
Dr Charles Wesley, president of Central State College, reported receipt of more than 1000 in cash and clothing donations for 53 fire-routed Central State students after a dormitory fire Jan 16. Ohio University students at Athens contributed 500 in cash and a full carload of clothing to the relief effort.
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Charles IT Wesle
Central State College
Central State
CentralState
Dar
Wesley
Ohio University
Athens
Exams Announced for Federal Posts in Three States
The Civil Service Commission announces examinations for office machine operator vacancies in Ohio, Texas, and Kentucky. Salaries range from 2210 to 3825 dollars annually. Further details and applications available from F. D. Higgins, local secretary, at the post office.
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Tioshana
Kentucky
Civil Services Commission
F. D. Higgins
Traffic tickets impose hefty fines and costs
A reader notes multiple traffic tickets issued in a city, with fines and court costs totaling around $190. The cases involve late payments and penalties for parking and speeding violations. Names and exact dates are unclear due to the damaged text, but the item highlights escalating costs for unpaid tickets and added overtime fees.
Roy Rowland Declares Candidacy for County Commissioner
Roy D. Rowland of Athens announces GOP bid for county commissioner in the May primary. A Harrison County farm native and 30 year veteran, he lives on Route 50 east of Athens and is brother of former judge J. F. Rowland.
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Roy D. Rowland
Athens
Harrison County
J. F. Rowland
Sin
Vanes
Athens Waange Jtashes
Marriage Licenses for Floyd Crary Jones and Wilcoxen
Floyd Crary Jones, 36, of Ver non, and Dons Mane Wilcoxen, 26, Athens, obtained a marriage license. Kenneth C Ramep, 38, and Pauline Gretta Smith, 34, both of Sharpsburg, also secured licenses.
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Floyd Crary Jones
Mr. Vernon
Dons Mane Wilcoxen
Athens
Kenneth C Ramep
Pauline Gretta Smith
Sharpsburg
Air Force Outlines Prime Tasks At Cadet Meeting
Major Fertia outlines three prime duties for the Tactical Air Force to maintain superiority, deter enemy reinforcements, and provide close air support. The March of Dimes fundraiser on Cott Street raised $500, with Harold Cornwell leading the event and plaques awarded to outstanding members including Eldreth Gimes and Richard Cex.
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Joseph Fors
Oboe Universie Caurima
Stadium
Fertia
Came Hat
Cott St
Charrrman
Harold Cornwell
Westes Miller
Tuchard Cox
Charles Hayes
Gomer Jones
Allen Locke
Robert Sands
Harold Young
DY Remison
Eldreth
Suspect McCollins Fined for Intoxication and Detained
Sherman McCollins, 36, of 400% Rachland Ave, was fined 100 with costs by Mayor Peter W. Sect after pleading guilty to intoxication. Unable to pay, he was ordered to county jail and to serve time in the Columbus workhouse once transportation is arranged. records show prior offenses.
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Sherman McCollins
Rachland Ave
Peter WB Sect
McColling
Columbus
McCoulkins
Mrs Cyrus Chesser Dies Former Dundas Resident at 67
Mrs Cyrus Chesser 67, of Dundas and a former Athens resident, died Tuesday morning at Hocking Valley Hospital Logan after a heart attack. Funeral services are set for Dundas church Thursday at 2 pm. Friends may call at Wrightsel Funeral Home McArthur until 2 pm Thursday.
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Dundas
Cyrus Chesser
Athens
Hocking Valley Hospital
Logan
Dundas Church
Wrightsel
McArthur
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