Dems Move to Resolve Athens County Feud
Athens County Democrats plan a meeting at Athens High School tonight to discuss the feud between County Commissioners Ira Whitmore and Walter MacComb and county engineer Ben F. Beckler Jr. Dan Bardin, party chairman, sent invitations to Executive and Central Committees and other prominent members. The dispute is framed as a party responsibility to settle.
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Athens County
Ira Whitmore
Walter Maccombs
Ben F. Beckler, Jr
Dan A. Bardin
Athens High School
Bardin
Robert Ruth Held on Bond in Incest Charge
Robert Ruth of Lodi Township appeared before Magistrate T. R. Bennett and was bound over to the grand jury on an incest charge with bond set at 2500. Unable to meet the bond, he remained in Athens County Jail. He had been jailed on intoxication charges and was brought to court by Sheriff Charles W. Bayless on a complaint from his wife Eunice.
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T. R. Bennett
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Claude Dry
Athens
Jim Farley
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Patrol Arrests Two On Route 50 In Alcohol Charge
Patrol arrest details two drivers. Jesse Reeves age 56 of Albany Route 2 faces driving while intoxicated charges and arraignment in Common Pleas Court. William Peugh age 16 of Glouster Route 2 was arraigned in Probate Court for reckless driving with a 60 day license suspension.
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William F. Stevens faces arraignment for driving with insufficient lights
William F. Stevens of Pomeroy was arrested by the State Patrol on Route 31 south of Athens. He is to be arraigned before Mayor Len B. McCune on Saturday night on a charge of driving with insufficient lights.
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State Patrol
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Farley Makes Athens Stop Amid Hopes He Will Run
Big Jim Farley, described as the nation’s top vote-getter, toured Athens yesterday briefly greeting locals and Democratic leaders. He spoke with residents during a post office dedication and signed photos while an onlookers’ line grew, with Farley declining to name a candidate while noting it is a long way off.
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Big Jim” Farley
Athens
Jim Farley
Cinders
Chase Home Coming At Chase Church Sunday
A Chase Church home coming organized by the American Sunday School Union is set for Sunday August 1 starting at 10 oclock with a worship service led by C F E Hoyt. Sunday School follows at 10 15 with music and Rev Clyde Sedgwick address. A noon basket lunch will be served with each family providing food cups and spoons. lemonade and paper plates supplied. Afternoon program includes Miss Dorothea Boyd Athens Route 2 an address on the church history a program by the Sunday Creek Union Sunday Schools and more music.
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C. F E. Hoyt
Clyde Sedgwick
Dorothea Boyd
Athens
Sunday Creek Union Sunday Schools
Tuna Return to Original Spawning Grounds
The article notes tuna fish, similar to salmon, migrate back to their native spawning grounds. It emphasizes natural fish behavior and lifecycle patterns observed in marine ecosystems.
Athens Merchants Association Outdoor Event Draws Crowds
The Athens Retail Merchants Association held a large outing at the Athens County Fairgrounds with 44 members and 225 employees. The day featured magic by Benjamin Franklin IV, music, games, and extensive food, including substantial quantities of beef, ham, salads, lemonade, and desserts.
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Athens County Fairgrounds
Athens Retail Merchants Association
Benjamin Franklin IV
Mrs Jeffers Funeral Arranged For Saturday
Mrs Dorothy Allen Jeffers died Thursday at the home of Mr P J Jeffers in Shade Route 1 Her husband preceded her in death Funeral services will be conducted Saturday afternoon at two o'clock at the Jeffers home Burial will be in the Jeffers Cemetery Friends may call at the home any time
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Dorothy Allen Jeffers
J. Jeffers
Shade
M E Church Omit Sunday Services for Ohio University Event
The First M E Church in Athens will skip Sunday morning worship so members may attend the Ohio University baccalaureate. Sunday School will run at 9 15 a m including the University Students Class. No vesper service will be held in the evening. The note adds there are over a half million buildings in New York City.
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M. FE
Athens
New York City
Calhoun to Speak at Ohio University Summer Session
Dr. Calhoun will speak at the Sunday morning baccalaureate for the graduating class of Ohio University's Summer Session. Commencement exercises will conclude the session on Friday August 6.
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Calhoun
Ohio University
Calhoun to Speak at Athens Baccalaureate Service
Dr. Robert L C Calhoun of Yale Divinity School will headline the Ohio University baccalaureate at Alumni Memorial Auditorium at 10 30 AM. The program includes invocation hymn reading of scripture a soprano solo and benediction. several Athens churches will suspend morning services to attend.
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Ohio University
Alumni Memorial Auditorium
Robert Lowry Calhoun
Yale University Divinity School
Marianna Bing
Ray Huff to Preach at Richland Ave M P Church
Sunday School at 9 30 a m with praise meeting at 10 30 a m. Christian Endeavor at 6 45 p m. Rev Ray Huff preaches at 7 45 p m. A silkworm fed mulberry leaves increases weight five thousand times.
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M. P
Christian Endeavor
Ray Huff
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