Athens explores measures to lower fire insurance costs
PF Good of the Athens Chamber of Commerce urged business leaders to back a Monday night meeting to discuss Ohio Bureau recommendations for fire protection upgrades. Proposals include larger ladders, a heavier duty pumper, longer ladders, four-man staffing, a mechanics role, and possible relocation of the fire house to reduce accidents and improve response in the factory districts and campus areas.
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Athens City
Athens Chamber of Commerce
PF Good
Good
Medajor
Ohio Bureau
Riment
Edwin Jones enters race for Congress in Ohio district
Edwin A. Jones of Jackson announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Congress. The piece notes his background as general manager of Globe Tron Co and his civic roles, plus surrounding GOP activity in Athens County and Columbus as Borah supporters plan a full slate.
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Edwin A. Jones
Jackson
Thomas A. Jenkins
5. M. Johnson
Athens County
Borah
Congress
S. M. Johnson
Columbus
William E. Borah
Cleveland
Literary Digest
New Deal
Athens
Nelsonville
Logan
Gallipolis
Ohio
TRON
Jones
Globe Tron Co
John E. Jones
Edrwin A. Jones
Ohio State Committee
American Red Cross
Southern Ohio
Moose and Elks Lodges
YALE
Univeristy School
Wharton School of Business and Finance
Philadelphia
Yale University
Lake Superior
Birmingham
Ala
Globe Furnace
Ineligible Relief Applicants Hamper Aid Efforts
Athens County relief director FE C Green reported that many ineligible applicants delay aid for those in real need. Since January, 67 of 160 relief requests came from those with incomes high enough to disqualify them. Some challenged denials and went as far as appealing to politicians or tracing income from farms and livestock.
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FE. C. Green
Athens County
Davy
Green
Victims Hurt In Marshfield Wreck Near New Marshfield
Five men injured in an automobile crash east of New Marshfield when a truck collided with a coupe. Frank Powers sustained a deep facial gash and broken nose. Powers to be moved to Sheltering Arms Hospital. Others include Brooks Carseytown Clare nets Wolf and Carsey brothers. all admitted for treatment.
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Frank Powers
Sheltering Arms Hospital
New Marshen
Fred Carseytown
Powers
New Marshfield
Brooks
Carseytown
Carsey
Clarenets
Frank
Wolf
Nysonville
Court News from Athens Pleas Court and Probate Court
In Athens, Common Pleas Court judge orders judgment for 472.20 against John Nelsonville in an account dispute. In Probate Court, Ourt iz firm and Lucy A with Ed B filed papers on January 17 entrusting Harry as assignee in creditors matter.
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King
Athens Coun- Pleas
Wilson Nelsonville
John Nelsonville
Ourt Iz
Lucy A
Athens
Harry
WPA Projects Resume Work in Athens County
C D Ault, county engineer, reports renewed progress on WPA projects in Athens County. With clear weather, most projects expect full operation by next week as snow blocked roads near Luhrig, Pleasant Hill, Sand Ridge, and Canaan Township are cleared and Mountain Bell Road begins. Other active sites include Hooper Ridge, Broadwell, Millfield Jacksonville, Guysville Gardner roads, and sewer work in Nelsonville.
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Athens County
C. D. Ault
Luhrig
Pleasant Hill
Sand Ridge
Canaan Township
Ault
Mountain Bell
Hooper Ridge
Broadwell
Millfield-Jacksonville
Guysville-Gardner Road
Nelsonville
Dean Voigt to Attend Washington Board Meeting
Irma F. Voigt dean of women at Ohio University will travel to Washington D C February 3 to 5 for a national AAUW board meeting. As president of the National Deans of Women Association she will also visit the organization’s headquarters and plan the St Louis convention set for February 18 22. In her absence Edith Wray will read The Green Light at 7 15 p m Sunday at 35 Park Place.
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Irma F. Voigt
Ohio University
American Association of University Women
Washington
D. C
Meta Glass
Sweetbrier
Dean Voigt
National Deans of Women Association
St. Louis
Edith Wray
Park Pl
Mrs Julia Mingus Succumbs in Athens Area
Mrs Julia Mingus aged 69 and lifelong Athens resident died of a heart ailment Wednesday at her daughter’s home in Athens Route 8. She left three daughters, one son, two brothers, and her husband John Mingus who died in 1935. Funeral services led by Rev Benjamin Pugh will be Friday at 2 pm at Jones Funeral Home with burial in Tucker Cemetery. Friends may call at Mrs Herman Durfee’s residence.
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Julia Mingus
Athens
Herman Durfee
Bert Carpenter
Canaan Pike
Myrtle Hudnell
Sandyville
Leslie Mingus
George Sutton
Cannaanville
Ranson Sutton
Cashaan Pike
John Mingus
Benjamin Pugh
Strouds Run
Jones Funeral Home
Tucker Cemetery
Il gar usage in British confectionery hits half a million tons
The British confectionery industry consumes about 500000 tons of il gar each year, highlighting its central role in sweet production and taste consistency across brands.
Writers Busy On American Guide Project
Eight writers in the Athens WPA district counties are compiling county descriptions and histories for the American Guide project. Emerson Hansel supervises from The Messenger Building with Charlotte Gewing Cooper overseeing special projects. Thompson has completed Athens County material and works on its history while Hocking County writer finishes the general description.
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Athens
WPA
Washington
United States
Emerson Hansel
Logan
Messenger
Charlotte Gewing Cooper
Hansel
James Thompson
Athens County
Hocking County
Thompson
C. H. Harris
W. E. Peters
L. C. Nye
Ohio University
Churb Library
More Snow and Colder Forecast for Friday
Light snow is expected in the Athens District tonight and Friday with a small temperature drop. Last night’s low was 14 degrees above, says observer Mrs. C. N. France. About a quarter inch of snow fell last night and Wednesday’s high reached 24 degrees, with noon temperature at 20 degrees.
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Athens
C. N. France
Cemetery Association Officers Are Elected
At the Athens Cemetery Association annual meeting held Tuesday, directors elected for the year include Dr. T. R. Biddle J. B. Allen Guy Brown Roger Jones and J. A. Palmer. Officers chosen are Dr. T. R. Biddle president Roger Jones vice president Forsyth treasurer and J. A. Palmer secretary.
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Athens Cemetery Association
T. R. Biddle
J. B. Allen
Guy Brown
Roger Jones
J. A. Palmer
2. Forsyth
John Stockham Speaks at College Club Meeting
The College Club of the Church of the Good Shepherd met Wednesday at 44 BE. John Stockham, former Ohio University student, spoke on the historical background of the Hocking Valley and its influence on current economic and social conditions.
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Church of the Good Shepherd
BE. State St
John Stockham
Ohio University
Hocking Valley
Warms Against Pipe Freezing Warns Athens Water Consumers
Service Director C. W. Gross urges letting faucets run a pencil lead sized flow during cold spells to prevent bursts in pipes and mains. He warns that melting snow may refreeze ground surfaces, increasing exterior and interior freezing risk and emphasizes water cost is negligible compared to burst damage.
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C. W. Gross
Athens
Gross
Fasteeth Powder Advertised For Dental Comfort
Fasteeth is promoted as a new improved powder that prevents plates from dropping and slipping. It claims no gummy feeling, breath sweetening, and all day tooth comfort. Praised by users and dentists, it is advertised for purchase at druggists in three sizes.
Relief aid limits exclude households above set income
Green emphasized that any household with income equal to or greater than the relief allotment is ineligible for help from the relief organization. The statement highlights strict eligibility rules tied to income thresholds.
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Green
Abstracts approved for Nelsonville Post Office site
The abstracts for two land parcels in Nelsonville destined for the new post office site have received Columbus approval and were sent to Washington for final approval. Attorney Flimmmett Keenan reported that Lulu B. Johnson holds a valid title to the tract the government plans to buy, after additional proof was supplied. The Nelsonville Home and Savings Association parcel was accepted immediately. the second abstract was initially rejected but later approved after supplemental evidence. The note adds that a human head hair lasts about six to ten years.
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Nelsonville
Columbus
Washington
Flimmett Keenan
Athens
R. J. O'Donnell
U.S
Keenan
Lulu BE. Johnson
Nelsonville Home and Savings Association
Tax Statement Due on Friday for Vendors
The state tax commission and Francis J. Hurst announce the last day for vendors to file 1935 sales tax reports. Help is available from a Athens sales tax office representative at the Logan probate court today and Friday. Additional aid will be at the Glouster mayor's office Friday, with Athens office help at the Security Bank Building fourth floor anytime.
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State Tax Commission
Francis J. Hurst
Athens
Logan
Glouster
Security Bank
Hurst
Canada Butter Production Rises in Early 1938 Totals
Canada produced 194.704 million pounds of creamery butter in the first nine months of 1938, up from 191.356 million pounds in the same period of 1934, indicating a growth in output.
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Canada
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