Civil War Letters Found in Frost Farm Album
A Frost farm discovery yields an album of Civil War era letters by Sgt Lon R Meribeu of Marietta and others. Envelopes with mottoes and stamps, preserved in good condition, drew the attention of the stamp collector owner J C Hendricks who recently moved Betsy Patterson farm to Frost.
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Frost
J. C. Hendricks
Sgt. Lon R. Meribeu
Marietta
Mr. Hendricks
Cleveland
Betsy Patterson
Athens
Sharp Words Over Athens County Budget Hearing
A county budget hearing in Athens on the 1942 plan devolved into a debate over the budget's meaning and how to trim it. Commissioner chair Stratton said figures must await revenue certification while Dr. Schulz urged real cuts and warned of layoffs if not adjusted now.
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Athens County
Athens
Arch D. Schutz
Research Department
Ohio Chamber of Commerce
Schulz
Charles Stratton
Board of Commissioners
Gordon K. Bush
Athens County Citizens’ Tax Committee
H. T. Phillips
Stratton
Dr. Schulz
Phillips
Ed Barker
Dr.Schulz
E. F. Sells
A. B. Roe
L. W. Roberts
T. M. Wolfe
F. J. Taylor
Charles O’bleness
J. P. Cumley
B. M. Covert
Frank Pugh
L. B. McCune
G. D. Gorham
F. E. Dowler
H. C. Pendry
Harry Beckley
Carl Beasley
Ralph Miller
Harry Wilson
Unusual Medicine Ad Promises Quick Healing at Local Drugstore
A newspaper ad touts Old Mohawk medicine as a remedy for weakness nerves and lazy liver with pain stiffness and upset stomach. It offers a large bottle at a low price to prove value and guarantees feeling better tomorrow. It directs readers to Gallaher Drug Store or Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville.
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Gallaher Drug Store
Gem Pharmacy
Nelsonville
James Speaks On Monroe Doctrine At University Conference
President Herman G. James of Ohio University spoke at the History and Government Conference on the Monroe Doctrine. He argued the western hemisphere includes Iceland and Dakar for defense and urged understanding of U S policy as protection not a shield for South America. He noted economic ties shape Latin American goodwill and cited Brazil and Argentina.
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Herman G. James
Ohio University
Fine Arts
Iceland
Europe
Dakar
Africa
James
South America
James Monroe
United States
Alaska
Latin and
North America
Brazil
Argentina
Latin America
Thomas N. Hoover
History Department
Scouts Enjoy Camp Kootaga in Wet Weeklong Stay
Members of Scout Troop 59 are at Camp Kootaga Walker West Virginia this week with Scoutmaster R S Atkins. Weather cut swimming and boating, but the group reports good meals and steady advancement with several scouts earning merit badges and aiming for junior Red Cross life savers. Return trip to Athens is planned for Sunday afternoon.
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Camp
Kootaga
Walker
W. Va
R. S. Atkins
Hughes River
Atkins
Kenneth French
Dick Paynter
Dick Hoisington
Ted Neutzling
Surplus Food Distribution Planned Across Three Sites
Joe L. Hardy announced a surplus commodities distribution for tomorrow at The Plains and Buch tel from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. New Marsh field runs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Athens Warehouse operates 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Clients must bring containers and yellow ID cards.
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Joe L. Hardy
the Plains
Buchtel
New Marshfield
Athens Warehouse
Ward Arrest On High Street Ends With Fine
Dwight Ward was fined five dollars and costs today by Mayor Cliff Cornell after an arrest on North High Street yesterday afternoon for intoxication. Police Chief E S Finsterwald made the arrest.
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Cornell
Dwight Ward
N. High St
Cliff Cornell
E. S. Finsterwald
Nye Announces Banquet Plans For Soap Box Derby
At the Athens Jaycees meeting C B Nye owner of Athens Nelsonville and Glouster Chevrolet dealerships thanked the group for co sponsoring the 1941 Soap Box Derby. Sandwiches and milk will be served to entrants before the race at the Athens dealership and a Victory Banquet will follow at Hotel Berry for drivers parents officials and Jaycee members. Prizes will be awarded at the banquet. Another driver, Clair Baker of Coolville Route 2, has a new racer and signed for this year. he competed last year and won his first heat.
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Athens
Hotel Berry
Clair Baker
Coolville
Baker
Ginnan Elected New President of Local Union No. 1205
Local Union No. 1205 United Mine Workers of America held officer elections on June 28 in Millfield. New officers are William Ginnan president John Law vice president William Cantor mine committee Herman Theisen Jr secretary treasurer. Burial committee members include John Jackson president Alvin Siffon committeeman Lester Bobo secretary treasurer. Auditing committee members are L. W. Sanders Lawrence Johnson and Lawrence Wallace.
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United Mine Workers of America
Millfield
William Ginnan
John Law
William Canter
Herman Theisen, Jr
John Jackson
Alvin Siffon
Lester Bobo
L. W. Sanders
Lawrence Johnson
Lawrence Wallace
Mercury Dips From 85 To 58 Then 82 In Athens
Weather records show a high of 85 in Athens yesterday, cooling to 58 overnight. Late morning readings placed at 82 with rain showers forecast and cooler conditions ahead. Ohio features a large number of historic markers within its boundaries.
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Athens
Ohio
Problem Child Conference Set for July 16 17 at Ohio University
A two day conference on the problem child will be held at Memorial Auditorium Ohio University July 16 and 17. Attendees include the State Departments of Welfare Education and Juvenile Research schools parent teacher organizations and the Ohio Probation Association with speakers from Essex County Juvenile Clinic Ohio Department of Education and Ohio Department of Welfare. Henry J Jeddeloh chairs the planning with Amos C Anderson and William T Bryan assisting.
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Ohio University
Memorial Auditorium
Ohio
State Departments of Welfare
Ohio Probation Association
James S. Plant
Essex County
Newark
N. J
P. O. Wagner
Exercises Planned at Haydenville Tonight
The children of the Daily Vacation Bible School in Haydenville will present closing exercises at Haydenville Community Church tonight at 7 30. Parents and friends are invited. Misses Perkins and Kilpatrick who ran the school will start Bible schools at Murray City Methodist Church next Monday at 9 am and at Buchtel Methodist Church that afternoon at 2 o'clock. Parents in those communities are asked to send their children.
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Haydenville
Perkins
Kilpatrick
Murray City Methodist Church
Buchtel Methodist Church
Sheltering Arms Patients Listed After Morning Surgeries
At Sheltering Arms Evelyn McKibben of Athens Route 2 underwent major surgery this morning at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Mrs. Hattie Carr of 64 Elmwood Pl fell at home Saturday and fractured her hip, admitted Tuesday. Edward Alexander admitted for medical examination and released today, Mrs. Lucille Ayers of 13 Van Vorhes St released yesterday.
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Evelyn McKibben
Athens
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Hattie Carr
Elmwood Pl
Edward Alexander
Lucille Ayers
van Vorhes St
Loyal Sons 4-H Club Plans July Meeting and Wiener Roast
The Loyal Sons 4-H Club will meet July 17 at the home of club leader Mr. Keith Scott and then travel to Dobson Hollow for a wiener roast.
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Loyal Sons 4-H Club
Keith Scott
Dobson Hollow
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Garfield Ida Lupino
Mitchell
Uncle Sam
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Davia Nt
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Jane
Jane Withers
Nancy Kelly In
Avery
John Sutton
Bob Hope
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Nevada City
DR. Satan
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Pete's Cave
Corner State & Court Sts
Athens, O
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Bill” Knapp
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Young Tender Beef
Georgia
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Doz
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