Youth Bicycle Tour Ends in Cleveland Crash
Meigs County youths Tracy Goodwin and Robert Crow, who left Pomeroy a week ago for a multi state bicycle tour visiting Washington, Philadelphia, New York and Buffalo, were in a Cleveland accident when an automobile struck their bicycle as they left a lake steamer dock. Both boys were uninjured and returned home by bus Sunday morning.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Cleveland
Tracy Goodwin
Robert Crow
Washington, D. C
Philadelphia
New York City
Buffalo
Kerrs Run Resident Injured in Accident
Kerrs Run resident Charles Dill sustained facial and head cuts Saturday evening after his car collided with R W Steiner's auto at Kerrs Run. A third vehicle, which struck Dill's car and forced it into Steiner's path, was involved. The Steiners of Lakewood reported minor damage to their car. Dill's vehicle was badly damaged. The third driver fled the scene.
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Pomeroy
Charles Dill
Kerrs Run
R. W W. Steiner
Dill
Steiner
Lakewood
Dorcas Golden Sunbeam 4-H Club Meets for Wiener Roast
The Dorcas The Golden Sunbeam Workers 4-H Club gathered at leader Gladys Harris home on Thursday evening for radio broadcasting and a wiener roast. Twenty three members attended. The next meeting is scheduled for July 6 at the Kaw sisters home.
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Dorcas
Golden Sunbeam Workers 4-H Club
Gladys Harris
Kaw Sisters
Condition of Lafe Williamson at Holzer Hospital
Lafe Williamson, hospitalized in Holzer Hospital Gallipolis after a week of injuries, was reported in more serious condition by hospital attendants today.
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Pomeroy
Lafe Williamson
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
Middleport Legionnaires Attend Athens July Celebration
Middleport marks its first year without a local Fourth of July fete since earlier eras. The Feeney-Bennett Post plans near full attendance at the Athens event sponsored by the K. T. Crossen Post to honor Meigs County humanitarian work during the January flood.
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Middleport
American Legion
Hayes
Feeney-Bennett Post
Athens
K. T. Crossen Post
Athens Legionnaires
Meigs County
Middleport Friends Take July Trips and Vacations
Middleport social notes show residents vacationing nationwide. Families drive to Bucyrus and Toledo for the Fourth of July while others plan lake cottages near Long Bottom and visits to Cleveland and Charleston.
Sheriff Fowler Will Head County Conservation Board
Sheriff Roscoe O Fowler was chosen Meigs County Chairman for a new statewide conservation organization led by R S Coile of the Ohio Division of Conservation. A county meeting is planned for Sept 2 with preliminary summer work to prepare.
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Pomeroy
R. S. Coile
Ohio Division of Conservation
Roscoe O. Fowler
Meigs County
Fowler
Dr and Mrs Stark Plan Summer Stay on Long Island
Dr. A R Stark and Mrs Stark of Main Street will depart Wednesday to spend the summer at Larchmont on Long Island Sound New York until September 1. They will reside with Dr Stark’s longtime friend Dr John H Strong who will meanwhile host Dr and Mrs Stark at his home. Dr Stark serves as pastor of the First Baptist Church of Pomeroy.
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Pomeroy
A. R. Stark
Main St
Larchmont
Long Island Sound
N. Y
Dr. Stark
John H. Strong
Dr. Strong
Switzerland
First Baptist Church of
Mrs Hoyt Seriously Ill In Kansas City
Mrs Ella B Hoyt formerly of Pomeroy is seriously ill at her Kansas City home after a stroke. She is the daughter of the late S A M Moore and mother of Mrs Herman Kuntz of W Main Street. Mrs Kuntz has traveled to Kansas City to help care for her mother.
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Pomeroy
Ella B. Hoyt
Kansas City
Hoyt
S. A. M. Moore
Herman Kuntz
W. Main St
Kuntz
Fight At Syracuse Dance Leads To Multiple Arrests
Alleged participants in a Saturday night fight at a Syracuse dance include Frank Varian Clarence Varian and Gertrude Varian who are jailed. Clyde Watson was held for investigation by Constable Ross Evans and Charles Davis is charged with disturbing the peace.
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Pomeroy
Syracuse
Frank Varian
Clarence Varian
Gertrude Varian
Clyde Watson
Ross Evans
Charles Davis
Evans
Local couples receive marriage licenses in probate court
Victor Jensen of Carroll and Selah Philips of Rutland secured a license in probate court on Saturday. A separate license issued to T. M. Brewer and Vella Florence Paxton on Friday led to a marriage performed by Rev. A. R. Stark.
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Pomeroy
Victor Jensen
Carroll
Selah Philips
Rutland
T. M. Brewer
Vella Florence Paxton
A. R. Stark
June filings show 402 auto bills of sale at clerk’s office
Clark Herman Beards reports 402 bills of sale for automobiles in June. Of these, 63 were new passenger cars and 19 were new trucks, totaling 82 new autos.
Four Hurt in Accidents and Three Drivers Arrested
Four persons were injured in Athens area accidents over Sunday while three drivers faced arrest by the State Highway Patrol. One crash was blamed on exploding firecrackers obscuring vision near Myers Crossing Route 31.
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Athens
State Highway Patrol
District Takes Lead In Resettlement Work
The Southeastern Ohio District of the Resettlement Administration headed the state in debt adjustment during the last reporting period. Local county committees of farmers, business men and bankers review debt cases and craft equitable settlements benefiting both creditors and debtors. Everett M. Simmons oversees the district from the Resettlement Office in Athens.
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Southeastern
Ohio
Resettlement Administration
Belmont
Scioto
Fairfield
Everett M. Simmons
Athens
Fines Paid to County Treasury and Licenses Issued
Fines paid into the Athens County treasury from Common Pleas Court for June amounted to $817.40, Ruth E. Burdette, county clerk of courts reported. Sixty five fishing licenses were issued and 10 hunting licenses. Seven petitions for citizenship were filed and four certificates granted.
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Athens County Treasury
Common Pleas Court
Ruth E. Burdette
Mystical Day Prompts Cautious Navigating Of Affairs
The astrology notes unusual conditions likely requiring shrewd diplomacy to restore order. Private and romantic matters may be more unsettled than work contexts. Child born today may be curious, temperamental, leaning toward mystical or artistic paths if guided early.
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Atellar
Mrs Russell Dies Sunday After Illness
Mrs Hiram Russell aged 76 died Sunday afternoon at 12 45 at 179 N Lancaster St after three months illness from bronchial pneumonia and complications. She leaves a daughter Lena Russell Sweeney and son Charles H Russell both at home and five brothers. Funeral at the home Tuesday at 2 pm conducted by Rev W G Seaman with burial in West Union Street Cemetery.
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Hiram Russell
N. Lancaster St
Russell
Lena Russell Sweeney
Charles H. Russell
T. C. Higgins
Wellston
Charley Higgins
Logan
Maurice D
Pearl B
Harold Higgins
Athens
Norman
4-H Club Band Prepares For Legion Day At Fairgrounds
Athens County 4-H Club Band with 39 members met at Canaanville School to perform Monday at the American Legion celebration at the Athens County Fairgrounds. Jean Crawford leads as president with Micky Seel as vice president and Flor ence Winner as secretary treasurer. Rebecca Smith serves as news reporter. The next meeting is July 8 at Canaanville School. Other club notes include SOS 4-H discussing proper clothing and plans for a Rainbow Lake picnic on July 8, Busy Tailors discuss clothing projects and closing record books at Mrs. F. E. Scott’s home.
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Athens County
Canaanville
American Legion
Athens County Fairgrounds
Jean Crawford
Micky Seel
Florence Winner
Rebecca Smith
Canaanville School
Annual Camp Meeting Opens July 11 in Lancaster
The 65th Lancaster Camp Meeting and Chautauqua Assembly runs July 11 to August 8 with Institute for Epworth League and WCTU Conventions. Programs include lectures, evangelistic services, music, and missions from July 11 to August 1, drawing thousands from Ohio and neighboring states. Inquiries may be sent to the Camp Ground Manager, Ohio.
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Lancaster Camp Meeting
Chautauqua Assembly
Epworth League Institute
Columbus
Chillicothe
Zanesville
Portsmouth
WCTU
Lancaster School of Home Missions
Central
Ohio
Chautauqua
Women's Foreign Missionary Society
School of Missions and
Camp Ground
Athens County NRS ranks third in district private placements
National Reemployment Agency reports Athens County office, led by Thomas Hixenbaugh, placed 39 workers last two weeks, with 83 percent in construction. District includes Athens Hocking Perry Fairfield Ross and Pickaway counties, ranked second in Ohio for two consecutive weeks ending June 26.
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Athens County
National Reemployment Agency
Thomas Hixenbaugh
Athens
Hocking
Perry
Fairfield
Ross
Pickaway
Ohio
Conference of Librarians to Meet at Ohio University
The first Southeastern Ohio conference for school librarians will be held at the Ohio University Library under Miss Anne C. Keating. The program includes talks on book selection and teacher librarian cooperation, plus a demonstration of book repairing.
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Ohio University Library
Anne C. Keating
Josephine Dillon
Mt. Auburn Training School
Cleveland
T. D. Bailey
Gaylord Bros
Keating
Helen E. McCracken
Westinghouse High School
Pittsburgh
Paul T. Noon
Ohio State
Columbus
Farm Bureau Councils Host Home Meetings Across Districts
District One Farm Bureau Advisory Council met at Mr. and Mrs. Selby Glazier near Amesville with 18 present. Harry Henry led the session and Mrs. Glazier led the discussion. piano solos followed by refreshments. District Two met at Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pugh near Albany as plans for a July county picnic were made. John Hope named committees for program recreation and dinner. District Four met at Mr. and Mrs. FE H Stout near Coolville with 24 present. W. F. Kampf led the session and high score in progressive games went to Mrs. Gordon. Next meetings set for July 22 and July 23 with hosts and locations listed. GLOUSTER area guests include Mrs. Harry Cheney and Mary Elizabeth Cheney of Columbus and Mrs. Ida Lewis of Columbus staying with local families.
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District One
Farm Bureau Advisory Council
Selby Glazier
Amesville
Harry Henry
Frank Pugh
Albany
John Hope
Eldon Dailey
L. F. Miller
Ross Wright
Wright
Agnes ‘Terrell
H. R. Jacoby
District Four Farm Bureau Advisory Council
FE. H. Stout
Coolville
W. F. Kampf
Gordon
John Humphrey
Home on Wheels: Ohio University Summer Session Duo
Sterling Graham and his wife live in a self built trailer behind Prof. Clark's home while attending the Ohio University Summer Session. The 19 foot trailer includes hydraulic brakes and a sway eliminating axle. They plan fishing trips to Beverly and Michigan with Mr Graham’s brother and wife.
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Glencoe
Ohio University
Michigan
Sterling Graham
Graham
Grahams
North Hill
George W. Clark
Mr. Graham
University
Athens
Beverly
Muskingum River
Upper Peninsula
Sheriff Sale of Glouster Lots in Athens County
Ohio common pleas court orders public auction of Lots 668 and 649 in Joel J. Allen's Second Addition Glouster Village Athens County Ohio on Monday July 4 at 1 30 PM. Premises appraised at 45 two thirds minimum. Cash in hand day of sale. sheriff Charles W Rayless deputy Esther B K Gross foster Cornwell attorney.
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State of
Ohio
Athens County
Common Pleas
G. D. Gorham
Ohiio
Gaetano Amato
Athens
Ohlo
Gloustertown
Joel J. Allen
Glouster
Charles W. Rayless
Esther BK. Gross
Foster B. Cornwell
Sheriff Sale of Real Estate Athens County Ohio
The State of Ohio Athens County will sell at the county courthouse on Monday August 2 1937 at 1 30 PM the dower of the court in lots 1861 and 1863 Sycamore Heights Addition Athens City described in the plat on file with the county recorder. Premises to be sold without appraisal for 68 47 and costs. Cornwell attorney.
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Taicy Johnson
Athens
Ohio
Sycamore Heights
Recorder
Athens County
Sycamore Heights Addition
Charles W. Bayless
Esther BR. Gross
BR. Cornwell
Guaranteed Q-623 relief for rheumatism ad promotes Q-Tabs
An advertisement proclaims Q-623 as a guaranteed prescription for rheumatism neuritis sciatica and lumbago noting it has helped thousands. It promises a few doses stop pain and adds that Q-Tabs offer a stimulant diuretic effect for urinary irritations and kidneys.
Leonards Plan Reunion at Georges Creek Grange Hall
Gallipolis rumor: Leonards and friends set July 11 reunion at Georges Creek Grange Hall. Large attendance expected as members gather for a community event.
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Gallipolis
Leonard
Georges’ Creek
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Dalyon Walker
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C. O. French
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State Patrol
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Gilbert
Fisher Station
Stephen Toski
Edward Hilberg
Sheltering Arms Hospital
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Harmon Tucker
Lathrop
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Lake
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Elliott St
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Wallace Foreman
Emerson Burson
Richland Ave
Len B. McCune
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Farm Bureau Councils
Harry Cheney
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