Route 50 funding defended by Athens County official
Athens County Commissioner chairman John Grosvenor asserts that Athens has spent as much on Federal Route 50 as any other county road in the past five to six years. He rebukes H N Burgett for criticizing county support, notes bond payments and state county cooperation, and defends the 50 50 funding approach and gasoline tax relief for state roads.
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Government to allow six prewar distilleries to reopen
The United States plans to authorize six prewar whisky distilleries to reopen for medicinal purposes as the nation faces a shrinking whisky supply. Commissioner Doran of the prohibition unit surveys medicinal liquor on hand and will issue permits for permanent reopening, enabling about 2,000,000 gallons yearly.
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Masses seek war as Sears drives nationwide store growth
A survey of political theory notes human nature differs by country yet the masses in Russia call for war with China amid a lynching incident. A Harvard professor cites mob psychology while Sears Roebuck reports $236 million in June sales across 45 chain stores, led by Sears with $25.7 million. Newpaper publishers back General Wood now Sears president, as the firm plans more stores in major cities and smaller towns.
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Ohio Sets Truck Speed Limits and Inspections
Columbus reports the Public Utilities Commission sets truck speed limits in Ohio effective July 25 with 25 mph general limit and lower speeds for heavy trucks in business areas. Penalties include license revocation for careless driving. Pneumatic tires rules vary by weight. A road check of bus operations by 34 inspectors within the Department of Commerce was announced.
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Wickershams Dry Law Plan Faces Watchful Eye at Conference
Eastern Point Connecticut July hundred seventy seven U R dispatch reports that a by law from the governors conference may block official action on George W Wickersham’s plan to share prohibition enforcement between states and the federal government. Roosevelt approval remains uncertain as governors push to split duties while avoiding full endorsement.
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Marietta Golfers To Play Here In Athens Match
A 25 member Marietta Country Club golf team will visit Athens Thursday for an 18 hole match with the Athens Country Club on the local course. This is the second match of the season for Athens following a win over the Zanesville Club in June. Players listed for Athens include Grover Swanson Woodworth H Beckley D H Biddle Job E Beckley O Bleness Whipple Rauch Warren Harshman Whaley Mackinnon Chubb Hawk Preston Baker Parks Logan T R Biddle Cable Forsyth and Sprague.
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Baby Not Security in Board Bill Ruling
Judge Samuel Shay ordered the return of two year old Catherine Murphy to her mother Mrs Patrick Murphy after ruling babies cannot be held to secure board bills. The child had been with Miss Mary Hannigan since May 1928 with $10 weekly support agreed. Athens Retail Merchants Association will close stores Thursday afternoon for a second half holiday this season continuing through July and August.
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County Officials Urged to Back Road Project Progress
The board chairman urged supporters to back county officials and provide assistance instead of criticism to speed up road construction led by Mr. Urgett. He suggested a cooperative plan to accelerate progress if local factions unite.
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Traffic violators arraigned before Mayor Woodworth
Two traffic violators Jim Duf fee and T H Johnson were assessed S when arraigned before Mayor K L Woodworth last week.
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Teachers Plan County Work At Athens Fair Exhibits
Athens County Smith-Hughes Agricultural Teachers and county extension agent T H Johnson met in Coolville to map plans for educational exhibits at the Athens County Fair August 20 to 23 with prizes from 30 to 19 dollars. Samuel Pallet of Coolville announced organizing a group of boys as Future Warmers of America and awarding pins after meeting requirements.
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State Highway To Be Surface Treated
Workmen completed a survey for a center line on a section of State Highway Route 50 West from Fisher to Albany and will surface treat with bituminous macadam once the right of way is cleared. The project will begin after Route 60 South between Athens and Guyeville receives a surface course, expected within 10 days.
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Tom Greene Beats Betsy Ann In Ohio River Showdown
In Cincinnati on July 17 the Tom Greene edged the Betsy Ann by a half length in a neck and neck race to New Richmond. The victory pits Tom Greene against her sister ship Chris Greene for the river speed title, with elks horns at stake. Captain Frederick Way praised Betsy Ann's long Mississippi career despite the loss.
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Greene Packet Dominates 22 Mile Race From Cincinnati
Marietta and Newport were represented as the Metsy Ann and the Tom Greene raced 22 miles to New Richmond. Two youths Francia Greene of Newport and Blake Summers of Marietta were aboard the Greene. Summers, city solicitor, and Greene, cousin to the Tom Greene captain, were guest guests and left Cincinnati early Tuesday by motor.
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Logan Youth Is Hurt At Packing Company
Warren Winson an 18 year old from Logan injured his left hand at Heine Brothers Packing Company and required machine dismantling for release. He was taken to Dr Shonk and then to a Columbus hospital where the hand was amputated.
Williams and Yancey End Paris Flight Stopovers
American aviators Roger Q Williams and Lewis A. Yancey, after reaching Rome from Old Orchard, Maine, began a leg to Paris in the Pathfrader aircraft. They flew from Littorie Airport and endured a one stop in Santamter, Spain due to gasoline shortages.
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Richardson held on petit larceny charge in Athens County
Kias Richardson, Athena Armory caretaker, was held to the grand jury by Magistrate Carl H. Porter on a petit larceny charge filed by DX Th Daugherty, superintendent of the Athens County Infirmary. Richardson pleaded not guilty and was released on bail. The trial of Harry Millican, arrested June 28 for intoxication, will be held Thursday at 7:90 before Mayor B C Woodworth. seven witnesses are subpoenaed.
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Ban on Gas Iceboxes After Three Die in Chicago
Chicago health officials ban gas iceboxes after three die in a flat from methyl chloride vapor. Manufacturers suspend production and crews remove gas from affected units as investigators probe cause. Victims are Joseph Painter, his wife Mary, and their 1 year old son. a mouse also died.
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Three Civil Cases Set For Hearing In Court
Three cases were docketed before Judge L G Worstell in Common Pleas Court today. Della Starkey sues Floyd Starkey for money, Pearl Mansfield seeks divorce from Etta Mansfield on wilful absence and gross neglect, and Abraham Booker, convicted last week of a third offense possession of intoxicating liquor, seeks a new trial through his attorneys.
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David Williams To Be Buried in Athens
David D. Williams 67 of Niles a mine foreman will be buried in Athens after a service in Columbus Friday afternoon. He died at Grand Hospital following surgery. Survived by widow Elizabeth Williams three daughters Mrs John Familten Mrs Claude Hamilton Miss Deloras Williams three sons Vrante Cararies and Ralph a stepson William Carey two brothers lone sisters and four grandchildren.
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Trousers for women foreseen in national fashion forecast
The National Association of Cotton Manufacturers style advisory board predicts a shift to women’s trousers. Beach pajamas overalls and tall cut trousers with a sash are cited as the 1629 mode evolving from bloomers first worn in the Gay Nineties.
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Rose V. Davis Appointed Secretary for Athens County Red Cross
In a Tuesday meeting of the Athens County Chapter Ex ecutive Committee the new chapter executive secretary Miss Rose V. Davis arrived in Athens and began work on the program expansion slated after the Thirteenth Annual Roll Call. Davis, a Clinton South Carolina native with extensive organizational experience, will base her office in the Chamber of Commerce rooms on the fifth floor of the Security Bank Building.
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Jones Wins Suit in Common Pleas Court Trial
W. F. Jones secured a verdict in Common Pleas Court Tuesday after a jury trial was waived. The suit claimed Wallace must pay a $340.47 principal on a promissory note. the court found Wallace liable for the principal, despite Jones being only a legal surety. Wallace’s lawyers noted an appeal.
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Rush To Pay Taxes As Time Shortens
With only three days left to pay county taxes, the treasurer urges prompt payment before closing time July 20. A 10 percent delinquency penalty applies for late payments. By this morning over 135,000 had been collected in five days, bringing total receipts to 275,969.
Perjury Pleas Rise In Athens County Case
Five more men pleaded guilty to perjury connected with a mine riot near Greens Run and Pickett Camp after indictments. John Simons and Dengel Batley were sentenced to indeterminate terms at Mansfield Reformatory, while others, including Virgil Lanning and Thomas Launt, awaiting judge Werstelle. Additional arrests for trespassing at Ohio Collieries property cited, with one man fined $19.06.
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Ohio Awards Coal Contracts for State Institutions
Contracts for Ohio coal to supply all state institutions for one year total about 373000 dollars for 287598 tons. Awards were based on heat unit rather than ton weight and officials estimate a saving of 30 cents per ton, about 90000 dollars, with freight paid by the state bringing total cost to about 750000 dollars.
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Prisoner Dies From Wounds After Escape Attempt
Staneley Starr, 21, inmate at Ohio State Penitentiary in Columbus, died in the prison hospital from gunshot wounds suffered June 4 while attempting to escape from the Junction City Brick Plant. Starr had been transferred from Cuyahoga County last December on weapon charges.
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Fox Injured in Auto Crash. Chauffeur Killed
William Fox motion picture producer suffers injuries in an automobile accident that also claims the life of his chauffeur.
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