Murder on secluded Michigan farm shocks locals
Frank Bodi, 70, was killed in his remote Willow Creek area cabin in Lodi Township. A three pound wrench battered his skull and his belt was tied around his neck. Investigators note cash on hand and plans to leave for River Rogue Michigan with his stepson awaited arrival.
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Frank Bodi
Lodi
River Rogue
Mich
Michigan
Bodi
Lehoes
Charles Bayless
Charles Evans
B. C. Day
Roland Ruth
Six Workmen Hurt as Scaffold Collapses in Ohio
Six workers from The Austin Construction Co. were knocked to the ground when a scaffold collapsed at a two-story bricklay‑ing site for the Mc Bee Co. addition. Injured men—Henry Mc Grath of Athens, Henry Hines of Creston, Augustus Calentine of Antesville, Robert King of McArthur, and Walter and Ernest Vernon of Gloucester—suffered scalp lacerations and bruises and were treated at Sheltering Arms Hospital.
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Austin Co
Austin Construction Co
McBee Co
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Henry McGrath
Athens
Henry Hines
Creston
Augustus Calentine
Antesville
Robert King
McArthur
Walter Vernon
Ernest Vernon
Glouster
McGrath
Local Meets In Millfield Local No 1205
An important Millfield Local No 1205 United Mine Workers meeting is announced for Saturday at 1 PM in the regular hall. President Clell Seckinger and secretary Clarence Willis urge all members, especially those affected by low coal cutting, to attend with district rep Tom Price also on hand to discuss the issue.
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Millfield Local No. 1205
United Mine Workers of America
Clell Seckinger
Clarence Willis
Tom Price
Millfield Boys Enroll in New Scout Troop Plan
The Citizens' Group of Millfield sponsors a new Boy Scout troop led by W. C. Border with C. N. Sanders and H. C. Mc Daniel as assistants. John H. Sharick is scout master. Herb Wade and Harold Blower assist. Members include Vern Border and others. They plan to attend camp the last of August at Camp Kiashuta on Shade River. Seven troops from Hock-Hocking District join the Indian Week event with a 250 acre site and drills, games, and ceremonies led by Vernon Merrill and G E Ashwill with staff assisting. Clarence Kelch prepares Troop 59 tonight for Kiashuta attendance.
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Citizens’ Group of
Millfield
W. C. Border
C. N. Sanders
H. C. McDaniel
John H. Sharick
Herb Wade
Harold Blower
Vern
Jack Border
John Earich
Charles Misner
James Hall
Harvey Russell
Chester Simpson
Richard Wade
Gerald Willis
Chauncey
Dupler
Preston Tucker
Roy Dupler
Glenn Fuller
Christian Church
G. E. Ashwill
Victor Tucker
Jack Qey
Francis Abadella
Barney Hale
John Simmers
John Cunningham
Hodge Seibers
Jim Seibers
Charles Oliver
Austin Palmer
Kiashuta
Shade
John Waldeck
Clarence Kelch
Camp Kiashuta
Albany 4-H Club Gathers For Sewing Project Session
Semper Fidelis Senior 4-H Club of Albany met at Mrs. Ewing Walters home on Tuesday afternoon to work on sewing projects and discuss club activities.
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Albany Club
Semper Fidelis
Albany
Ewing Walters
Bradyville matriarch claims vast family with 100 descendants
Manchester Tennessee reports Mrs. Sara Perry Bush aged 74 of Bradyville has a remarkable clan totaling 100 children grandchildren and great grandchildren. The article highlights her large brood as among the nation's largest.
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Manchester
Tenn
Sara Perry Bush
Bradyville
Blankets and Clothes Sought for Ath ens County Fresh Air Camp
Director A H Rhoads urged urgent donations of blankets shoes overalls and food for the Ath ens County Fresh Air Camp. He noted a blanket for every boy exists but cold nights require more. Contributions can be left at the Salvation Army headquarters.
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Athens County
A. H. Rhoads
Rhoads
Salvation Army
Jacob Anderson Dies In Hospital Wednesday
Jacob Anderson 55 of The Plains died in Sheltering Arms Hospital at 11 40 PM Wednesday after five months of illness. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge in Athens and lived on The Plains 24 years. He is survived by his parents, three sisters, a brother, and a son. Funeral at 2 PM Saturday at Zion Church Lower Plains with burial in McArthur. Friends may visit at home. Also note a Willing Workers picnic Friday at 6 PM hosted by Richland Ave M P Church.
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Jacob Anderson
Lower Plains
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Anderson
Eagles Lodge
Athens
The
Plains
Hocking
Edward Anderson
the Plains
Nettie Shields
Dessie Bilikan
Columbus
Ethel Davis
Quince Anderson
Everett Franklin Anderson
Zion Church
McArthur
Cleveland Officers Fly to Athens To Arrest Man
Cleveland police Sgt. Cornelius Sullivan and Officer Frank Casey flew to Athens to arrest Fritz Swanson for manslaughter in connection with the death of CIO picket John Creeny during last Monday’s riot at Republic steel plant. Swanson, 48, was tracked to Chauncey, returned to Cleveland, and questioned without local notice.
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Cleveland
Athens
Republic
Fritz Swanson
Chauncey
United Press
Swanson
John Creeny
CIO
Republic Steel
Oreeny
Corrigan-McKinney
Cornelius Sullivan
Frank Casey
Cleveland Police Force
Two Divorces Filed in Athens County Court
In Athens County Common Pleas Court yesterday Carl Wend filed for divorce from Elizabeth Hartley 17 of Nelsonville alleging gross neglect of support for their daughter. The couple married in November 1935. Dorothy E. Dent of Athens filed for divorce from Virgil E. Dent alleging threats with a club and repeated fist blows. They married in 1922 and have three children.
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Athens
Athens County
Lect
Dorothy E. Dent
Virgil E. Dent
Decline in WPA Employment Across District Three
WPA reports show 13 411 workers employed on projects across 17 counties. In Athens County 1 045 workers on 15 projects with 9 construction sites. Other counties Gallia 443 Hocking 713 Meigs 760 Perry 700 Vinton 291. Decrease blamed on broader project scope and economic improvements.
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WPA
District Three
I. C. Gibson
Athens
Gallia County
Hocking
Meigs
Perry
Vinton
Gibson
Luckoff Donates Clothes for Athens County Campers
Herman Luckoff owner of Luckoff Stores told Probate Judge Louis Tyroler he will supply blouses and shorts for all underprivileged Athens County girls starting their week at the Strouds Run camp. The Esther Class of the Christian Church provided food and games for the campers. Donations of food may be taken to the Athens Salvation Army Building on West Union Street.
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Herman Luckoff
Luckoff
Louis Tyroler
Athens County
Strouds Run
Esther
The
Christian Church
Tyroler
Athens Salvation Army
W. Union St
Longest game of cards begun by two boys in Dallas
Albert Coarned fourteen year old and George Haley fourteen begin a game they call the longest in world history. They plan five hours of play daily split between morning and evening and expect to finish by November first.
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Dallas
Albert Coarned
George Haley
Christian Endeavor Party Honors Leader Velma Staneart
Miss Velma Staneart leader of the Christian Endeavor Society at First Christian Church was surprised with a birthday party by friends at her home 75 North High Street. Guests included Jeanette Landis Betty Mapes Clinton Knowlton Ersel Riggs Marion Parker Myrtle Keller Kathryn Adams Alice Douglas and others. The group enjoyed games and ice cream cake. A lawn ice cream social and further games are planned at St Sylvester Church Zaleski.
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Charles Keller
Velma Staneart
N. High St
Christian Endeavor Society
The
First Christian Church
Miss Staneart
Jeanette Landis
Betty Mapes
Clinton Knowlton
Ersel Riggs
Marion Parker
Myrtle Keller
Herbert Parker
Kathryn Adams
Alice Douglas
Margaret Clark
Margaret Morison
Alice Liggett
Ethel Beekman
Opal
Odessa Brown
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River Rogue, Mich
Willow Creek
Kinney
Local
Citizens’ Committee
Richland Ave. M
Minnie Anna Maxwell
Sullivan
David Bollinger
Jean Louise
Painsville
Bollinger
W. V. Daggett
Walter Ward
Betty
Keith
Lenora George
N. Shafer St
Athens Pharmacy
Ge City Loan
Ered Sanders
Mgr
N. Court St
Tesco
Cole Bros
Clyde Beatty Circus
Ohio
Wbuland
Necov
U.S. Mail
U. S. Mail
Middleburg
Sohio
Pontiac
Toledo
Standard Oil Company
Standard O11 Company
Tanto
Christian Endeavor Group
St. Sylvester
Zaleski
Eula Ashton
Villa Tippie
Thomas Robinson
Parma Tippie
Harriett Carpenter
Lancaster
Anna Ashton
Thelma Parker
Bernida Konkoskia
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