Athens County summer school enrollment breaks record
Over 100 more Athens County children join summer elementary and high school programs than last year. The greatest rise is at Athens High School with students traveling from Nelsonville and Chauncey. Programs run at Athens High, The Plains, Mechanicsburg, and Rufus Putnam with university teaching ties and 85 elementary and 78 high school student teachers.
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Athens
the Plains
Mechanicsburg
Rufus Putnam
University Plan
Athens County
Athens High School
Nelsonville
Chauncey
E. A. Hansen
Ohio University
Io University
Hansen
Athens D
the Plains High School
Doctor Hansen
Crystal Pool
Joesph Thackeray
Landon in 1908 Yearbook Portrait Reveals Campus Leader
Ohio University professor Dr. John A. Hess recalls Alfred Landon from Kansas University class of 1908. Hess notes Landon’s student leadership, membership in Phi Gamma Delta and Phi Delta Phi, and a yearbook reference calling him “Fox” in lad’s parts. Hess also reflects on campus culture and customs of the era.
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John A. Hess
Ohio University
Grosvenor St
Alfred M. Landon
Hess
Landon
University of Kansas
Suedebound
Kansas University
Dr. Hess
Alfred Messman Landon
Independence
Kan
Good Government
Ross
Phi Gamma Delta
Republican Party
Phi Delta Phi
Law
Phi Beta Kappa
June Rain Deluge Boosts Athens District Crops
Heavy rains in the Athens District soaked fields Tuesday, the year's heaviest. Weather observer Mrs. C. N. Frace reported an inch and forty one hundredths inches total, with prior Jun totals low. The soaking aided corn, prompted planting of soybeans and buckwheat, and followed a wind and hail event that damaged wheat.
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Athens
C. N. Frace
Fort
Palmer Jones
France
Bids Opened for Repair of Coolville Road Project
John W. Dowler announces bids to repair 873 miles of the Coolville Ridge Road in Lodi and Canaan Townships. Project includes grading paving drainage structures and widening the pavement to ten feet and five-foot extensions. Estimated cost around $25,000 with bids due July 2.
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Coolville Ridge
John W. Dowler
Lodi
Canaan
Eithe
State Highway Department
Philips Services To Be Held Friday
Fune ral services for W R Phillips who died Tuesday at St Elmbeths Hospital Youngstown will be conducted at the home in Lisws On Thursday afternoon Burial will be in Clarks Chapel Cemetery Friday afternoon at 3 o clock with short services at the cemetery The funeral party is expected to reach Athens about one o clock Friday and friends may call at the home of M E Snow Route 4 between then and three o clock Mr Phillips leaves his wife and two daughters Mrs R K Morrison of Columbus and Elizabeth Phillips at home
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W. R. Phillips
St. Elmbeth's Hospital
Youngstown
Lisws
Clarks Chapel
Athens
M. E. Snow
Route 4
Phillips
May Auto Sale Mark Broken During June In Athens County
The monthly report from Clerks of Courts Ruth Burdette shows the May bills of sale for 1,064 dollars and June bills totaling 1,196. The record new autos reached 193, with five below the April high. Weather and dry land conditions limited fishing and hunting licenses, with eight fishing permits and four hunting permits issued.
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Athens County
Clerks of Courts
Ruth Burdette
Danger Signs Warn Riverside Bathing Unsafe
Athens officials erect large danger signs along the Hocking River near White's Mill Dam to deter swimming. Mayor Len B McCune says deadly drownings and poor sanitary conditions spur the campaign, following a rescue squad formation after a river tragedy. Smaller signs will be placed at additional temptation spots.
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Athens
McCune
Children of Home Guests Visit Circus via Bus Courtesy
Children from the local Children's Home spent a circus day as guests of the American Legion and The Messenger. They were shuttled to and from the event by buses from Union Bus Station under the direction of Mr and Mrs Ambrose Gibbs.
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American Legion
Union
Ambrose Gibbs
Athens County
Ohio Use Tax Halting Loss on Big Sales
En forcement of the Ohio use tax in Athens County and border areas along the Ohio River is restoring thousands of dollars to local trade. Purchasers who previously bought in West Virginia or other states to avoid Ohio tax are now paying the three percent use tax on out of state purchases for use in Ohio. The tax began Jan 1 1936 and penalties are now being assessed. Major targets include New Matamoras Newport Marietta Belpre Rockland Pomeroy Middleport and Gallipolis.
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Ohio
Athens County
Ohio River
R. R. Johnson
West Virginia
New Matamoras
Newport
Marietta
Belpre
Rockland
Washington County
Pomer
Athens County Man 86 Dies In Funeral Services
John W. Wilson aged 86 died Tuesday. Funeral services set for Friday at one o clock at Central Ave M E Church. Rev. Ward Radford in charge with burial in West Union Street Cemetery. Born Meigs County, he moved to Athens 30 years ago and worked 25 years at West Union Street Cemetery. Survived by two daughters Mrs Lillie Jones and Mrs William Finsterwald. wife and one daughter preceded him in death. Friends may call at the Finsterwald home after seven tonight.
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John W. Wilson
Central Ave
M. E
Ward Radford
W. Union St
Wilson
Meigs County
Athens
Lillie Jones
Southgate
Cauf
William Finsterwald
Finsterwald
Union St
Horching Valley 4-H Club Meeting Report
The Horching Valley Livestock Club met at Donna and Donald Mansfield home with seventeen members and five guests. Officers conferences were reported and feed rations discussed. The next meeting is set for Warren Hope’s home on July 13 at 8 p m.
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Horching Valley Livestock Club
Donna
Donald Mansfield
Warren Hope
Guysville Dance Tonight To Raise Playground Funds
A mixed dance at Guysville School this evening, directed by NYA, aims to raise money for new playground equipment.
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Guysville
NYA
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Putnam
I Is
Manhattan
Mack
Fox’ Landon
Lad OF Parts
Atkins
Classmate Pictures
GOP
Coolville Road
Fite
Schenley
Kentucky
Schenley Distributors, Inc
New York
Philips
Magem Laboratories
Legion and Bus Station
PABST
Pabst Ec Beer
Beckley
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