Blind Man Finds Dead Son in Linscott Run Home
A 94 year old blind father, William Henry Gardner, was found alone in a three room Linscott Run area home with his 61 year old son Thomas C. Gardner dead on the floor. The death appears from a heart ailment and was discovered by Mrs. Sopha Spears while requesting to dig roots. Funeral services for Thomas were held at Mound Hill Church with burial in the adjacent cemetery.
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Linscott Run
William Henry Gardner
Charles Bayless
Thomas C. Gardner
Amesville
Sopha Spears
Morgan County
A. L. Pritchard
Thomas Gardner
Henry McNutt
Canton
Charles Gardner
McConnelsville
Mound Hill
Gorham Announces Schedule for Real Estate Tax Payments
Athens County treasurer G. D. Gorham releases dates for second half real estate tax collections in Amesville Albany and Nelsonville. Payments total about $90,000 so far and delinquent accounts are being paid amid a new state law naming tax delinquents. Collection ends September 10.
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G. D. Gorham
Athens County
Amesville
Albany
Nelsonville
First National Bank
Citizens Bank
Citizens Central Bank
Gorham
Abdella suit for divorce dismissed in county court
Mrs. Mary Abdella Chauncey withdrew her divorce suit in Ath ens County Common Pleas Court. The case was dismissed today on her application for dismissal.
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Athens County Common Pleas Court
Mary Abdella
Chauncey
Boy Found Asleep In Theater Seat After Late Night
A 12 year old Mechanicsburg boy was found asleep in a Ohio Theater front row seat by morning manager Mrs Celestia Williams who opened the theater at 8 am Police Captain Charles Map le and Patrolman Carman Church released him after a scolding the boy identified himself as Hill with prior overnight theater stay noted.
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Mechanicsburg
Morpheus
Ohio
Celestia Williams
Charles Maple
Carman Church
Hill
Athens Fresh. Sleep Did It At Pleasant Sunday Morning
Athens woke bright and lively with a cool morning after a mild night. Sunday’s high reached 78 degrees, down from last week’s 93, with a 56 degree low and morning temperatures in the mid seventies.
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Athens
Notary Public Test Scheduled in Athens County Court
A committee announced a notary public examination for applicants in Athens County to be held next Saturday at 1 p.m. in the county court room. Prospective notaries and those with expiring commissions within three months should attend. The committee of attorneys Samuel B. Erskine Emmett Keenan and Harry Mettler will review tests and make court recommendations.
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Athens County Court
Samuel B. Erskine
Emmett Keenan
Harry Mettler
A New Premier
A New Premier puzzle clue list mixes political reference with a wide range of crosswords style hints. It features horizontal and vertical entries including political themes, animals, objects, and common words across multiple clues.
Skywriting over Athens reflects a busy flying day
Dana Cooley, the one armed flying student, made his first solo hop in Noahs Ark as four airplanes flew together at the airport. Several pilots including Red Young, Keith Lindley, Spinny Robinson and Howard Hahn practiced takeoffs and landings while Gordon Bush and others made trips. Amelia Earhart Putnam is cited for perspective on stunt flying versus everyday travel amid ongoing aviation activity.
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AL Knouff
Dana Cooley
Noah’s Ark
Bob
Red Young
Harold Parker
Columbus
Keith Lindley
Parkersburg
Spinny” Robinson
Howard Hahn
Department of Commerce
Dick Holzer
Ohio University
Gallipolis
Army Falcon
Langley Field
Wright Field
Dayton
Spinny Robinson
Aeronca
Bob Swift
Akron
Patrol Active Near Wellston 1 Arrest Here
One Athens County resident was arrested by the State Highway Patrol over the weekend as the Athens Sub Station focused on Wellston. R D Weaver of 15 E Washington St faces a charge of parking without lights. arraignment is set with Mayor Len B McCune tomorrow. Four Wellston arrests Saturday night include Lester Jacobs for failure to register a motor vehicle Ellsworth Thompson for insufficient lights Woodrow Luman for using another’s operator license and Charles Wilmore for permitting another to use his license. They will be arraigned Thursday before Mayor J L Steele.
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Athens County
State Highway Patrol
Athens
Wellston
R. D. Weaver
Washington St
Len B. McCune
Lester Jacobs
Ellsworth Thompson
Woodrow Luman
Gallia
Charles Wilmore
Thurman
Luman
J. L. Steele
Widow Seeks Industrial Benefit After Death At Briar Hill Coal
Mrs Louise Graham of Chauncey filed suit in Athens Common Pleas Court seeking admission to Industrial Commission benefits for her husband Everett Graham who died from injuries received while working for Briar Hill Coal Co on June 2 1931. The commission awarded compensation until June 2 1939 but on June 21 1937 the award was vacated and the grant disallowed on rehearing.
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Louise Graham
Chauncey
Industrial Commission
Athens Common Pleas Court
Graham
Everett
Briar Hill Coal Co
Glouster Man Denies Delinquency Charges
Joe West of Glouster pleaded not guilty to a charge of contributing to the delinquency of a minor during arraignment before Probate Judge Louis Tyroler. He posted $1,000 bail and a jury trial date was not set. the alleged improper advances occurred with five Glouster children between September 1936 and July 17, 1937.
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Joe West
Glouster
Louis Tyroler
West
Tyroler
Picnic Success Acknowledgment From Salvation Army Nairobi?
The Salvation Army Advisory Board Picnic Committee thanks all contributors and assistants for the success of the Thursday picnic for 400 mothers and children at the Athens County Fairgrounds. Chairman E. F. Sells extends appreciation and asks to be notified of any omissions.
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Salvation Army Advisory Board
Athens County Fairgrounds
E. F. Sells
Busy 4-H Clubs Share Summer Activities Across County
Four H clubs held picnics meetings and demonstrations in July at various homes and locations. Shade Busy Bee at Rainbow Lake. Broadwell Nimble Finger at Bernice and Pearl Phillips. Buckeye Stitchers at Thelma Baker’s. Romettes met at Rome High School with Marguerite Duter and Miss Russell leading a leaking demonstration. Next meetings set for July 21 and 22.
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Shade Busy Bee Girls
Kathryn Cowan
Mary Parsons
Broadwell
Bernice
Pearl Phillips
Doris Richardson
Thelma Baker
Ruth Alice Wright
Betty Wyckoff
Ada Beal
Minnie Anna Maxwell
Kathleen Lavelle
Romettes
Stewart
Rome High School
Eileen Dorr
Marie Russell
Marguerite Duter
Miss Russell
Ruth Biddison
What's on the Air Kidoodler Club Matinee
Lorenzo and Jones star in a matinee presented by Ines Lopes Club. The program titled Have You Heard features a variety of acts and acts as a local community showcase.
Price on Ohio Apples To Be Meeting Topic
Market prices of Ohio apples and the factors which make up those prices will be discussed at a meeting of Athens County apple growers in the Coolville High School at 8 p m Wednesday, July 21. Ross Wright announced today. W B Baughman will address the gathering, expected to number about 100. Means of getting public recognition for Ohio apples will also be discussed.
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Ohio
Athens County
Coolville High School
Ross Wright
W. B. Baughman
Ohio Apple Institute
Wright
George Regan Hurt in Fall at Farm Home
George Regan a well known farmer from near Canaanville was severely injured in a fall down several steps at his home Sunday. He was moved to the home of Mr and Mrs Andrew Cavanaugh in Canaanville for care. His condition due to severe back bruises is believed serious.
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George Regan
Canaanville
Andrew Cavanaugh
Fishermen to Meet at City Hall Tuesday Night
Athens Chapter Izaak Walton League schedules an important business meeting for Tuesday at 7 30 oclock at City Hall. Officers urge all members to attend.
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Athens
Izaak Walton League
2000 Cards Sent for Soil Conservation Check
Athens County launches the 1937 soil conservation program with 2500 request-for-inspection cards mailed to farmers and landowners. Frank Pugh says prompt returns will allow early training of county reporters who will inspect farms to determine eligibility for soil aid payments and practices.
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Athens County
Frank Pugh
Pugh
Acting Chief Named During Vacation Absence
Mayor Len B. McCune appoints Police Capt. Charles Maple as acting chief while Chief E. S. Finsterwald takes vacation, directing department leadership in interim.
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Police
Charles Maple
Poice
Len B. McCune
E. S. Finsterwald
Q-623 and Q-Tabs Claim Relief From Ailments
An advertisement from a local drug store promotes Q-623 as a guaranteed remedy for rheumatism neuritis sciatica and lumbago with reports of pain relief after a few doses and also markets Q-Tabs as a stimulant diuretic for kidney issues including urinary irritation.
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