Chest Members To Hold Election
A Community Welfare Association meeting is set for Monday July 19 at 7 PM in the Chamber of Commerce room to elect four board members and hear agency summaries for 1937 38. Last year’s two year terms include Mrs. O C Bird vacancy. a nominating committee chaired by Gordon K Bush will fill vacancies.
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Community Welfare Association
Community Chest
Chamber of Commerce
Security Bank
H. T. Phillips
Salvation Army
Fred Wheaton
Girl Scouts
A. B. Sias
Phillips
M. D. Hughes
O. C. Bird
Child Health and Protection Committee
Gordon K. Bush
Neil Crawford
Frederick Krecker
Athens
Tom Mix Circus Becomes Family Pageant On The Road
Western Mix rides a private bus named The Bunk House while the Mix Circus travels. Youngest performer Tommy Hanneford, nine, joins after completing a New York grade, with sister Kay, four, also touring. Clown Jimmy Davison, Erma Ward in trapeze, and rider Doris Wirren join a cast led by Tom Mix with horses Warrior and Tony Jr. and a special trailer for the star.
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Secretary of Labor
Mix
Mix Circus
Tommy Hanneford
George Hanneford
Tommy
Erma Ward
Doris Wirren
Dale E. Tierney
Corps of
Mix Equestriennes
Doris
Tony
Warrior
Tony, Jr
Tom
Tom Mix
Civil Service Exams Offered for Skilled Trades in D C Area
The U S Civil Service Commission announces open competitive exams for senior cabinetmaker, carpenter, electrician, and painter in Washington D C and nearby areas. Applicants must be U S citizens with journeyman or equivalent experience after completing a four year apprenticeship. Entrance salary listed at 1860 dollars annually. Further details from J L C Kelley Athens Post Office.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Washington, D. C
United States
J. L. C. Kelley
U. S. Civil Service Board of Examiners
Athens
Five Child Musicians to Entertain in Ath ens Church
Dr J Roy Weakland will host the Dillenbeck Melody Makers a Whit ney Point New York family group of five children ages four to thirteen who perform on multiple instruments. The event at First Christian Church Athens Sunday July 18 includes a talk on The Christian Home and no admission charge. The group tours with parents and has appeared nationwide amid effort to promote interdenominational worship.
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First Christian Church of
Athens
J. Roy Weakland
Cleveland, O
Dillenbeck Melody Makers
Whitney Point
N. Y
Dillenbeck Melody Makers’ Organization
United States
Ray Dillenbeck
Sylvia Dillenbeck
Melody Makers
Satururday
4 Whio
Dayton
Weakland
First Presbyterian Church
Nelsonville
Miners of Local 1200 to Meet in Millfield Saturday
Important business will be considered at the monthly meeting of Local No. 1200 United Mine Workers of America in Millfield. The meeting asks all members to attend Saturday after noon at one o clock with Herman Theisen attending to explain the mine situation.
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United Mine Workers of America
Millfield
Clell Seckinger
Clarence Willis
Herman Theisen
Praises Book Display at O. U. Conference
The Ohio University Southeastern Ohio Librarians Conference closed with praise for the best all around library exhibit seen It highlighted free or inexpensive materials for small school libraries A total of 45 of 100 invited regional librarians registered and the Children's Room exhibits will stay open until Saturday morning.
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Josephine Dillon
Western Reserve Training School
Ohio University
Southeastern Ohio Librarians
Anne C. Keating
Temperature Hits 90 as Athens Sees Heat Rise
The temperature in Athens reached 90 at noon with forecasts of two degrees higher this afternoon. Thermometers around the city showed 92 or more in late morning, while yesterday’s high was 90 and the low last night was 66.
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Athens
C. N. France
Yolkless eggs puzzle baffles Wisconsin farmer
George Southard of Arena Wisconsin reports his Rhode Island Red hen lays regular eggs but no larger than a robin and these eggs have no yolks. Agricultural experts are puzzled by the unusual find.
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Wis
George Southard
Rhode Island
Southard
NYA Employs 576 Youths in Local District Projects
The National Youth Administration employs 576 youths across Athens Meigs Gallia Hocking Washington Jackson Vinton and Lawrence counties. About 100 left in three months for private jobs. NYA work includes building playgrounds and facilities, leadership roles, crafts classes, nursery schools and libraries, water conservation, office help, landscaping, and bus stop houses. The program funds part time work to support education and youth job training and placement services.
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National Youth Administration
Athens
Meigs
Gallia
Hocking
Washington
Jackson
Vinton
Lawrence
E. S. Haller
NYA
Lost Baby’s Carriage Reported in Athens Streets
Athens police faced a mystery after an anonymous call at 12 30 a m Wednesday reported a cream colored baby buggy parked in the street at W State and Congress. Police think it may have fallen from a moving car or been placed there by pranksters. The ambulator may be recovered at police headquarters.
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Athens
W. State
Congress
Grin and bear it: Athens endures a 90 degree day
Athens faced a brutal 90 degree heat with residents and workers alike sharing coping tips. Mail carriers, a deputy sheriff, circus staff, and residents urged patience and humor as shops report rising fan and cold drink sales and plans to enjoy porch swings and swimming to beat the heat.
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Charles Bernhard Athens
Frank Bellows
Charles Evans
Western Union
Edward Bollin
Port Clinton Fishermen Net 6 Foot 6 Inch Lake Sturgeon
Fisher men from Port Clinton Fish Company haul a Lake Erie sturgeon measuring 6 feet 6 inches. The catch showcases a notable specimen landed on the lake.
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Port Clinton, O
Port Clinton Fish Company
Lake Erie
Jail visit for indecent exposure arraignment of George Milliron
George Milliron, arrested by Sheriff Charles W. Bayless on the complaint of three women, pleaded not guilty to indecent exposure before Mayor Len B. McCune. Bond set at 500 dollars, Milliron jailed until bond is met. case to be considered by the next grand jury session.
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George Milliron
Charles W. Bayless
Len B. McCune
Milliron
Banker Parmely Herrick Dies at 55 in New York
Parmely Webb Herrick, 55, banker in New York and Cleveland and son of the late ambassador Myron T. Herrick, died Wednesday at Doctor's Hospital.
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P. W. Herrick
New York
Parmely Webb Herrick
Cleveland
France
Myron T. Herrick
Doctor's Hospital
Athens Eagles Initiate District 4 Members
Twelve Athens residents will join the local Aerie 529 of the Eagles at the District No 4 initiation Friday at 8 p m E H Walker past worthy announced today.
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Athens Eagles
Athens
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Stewart St
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Georgia Kilpatrick
Athens County Recorder
Dorothy Frank
E. H. Gallagher
W. E. Clark
Maplewood Dr
Colonial
Colonial Finance Company
N. Court
Athens, Ohio
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Akron
Portsmouth
Ohio
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Standard Oil Company
the Standard Oil Co
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Sohios
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