Rule on Distance of Liquor Places From Schools
Athens city officials debated restricting liquor outlets from churches and schools. City Solicitor Foster B. Cornwell outlined a proposed ordinance and sought Cleveland legal guidance to ensure a reasonable standard. Local option and a sewing center for county relief were also discussed amid street drainage and WPA projects. May fines totaled $525.85.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Foster B. Cornwell
W. State St
Cornwell
Legal Department
Cleveland
Council
E. J. Shannon
John W. Danford
First Methodist
NYA Sheet Metal Shop Open Tonight in Athens
Open house runs until 10 p m at 389 W State Street in the old waterworks building. Wesley Miller announces a vastly improved shop with fluorescent lights, a $500 spot welder, new tool room, and safety upgrades. About 70 boys fabricate a desk for Ohio University library and newspaper racks while a 100 file cabinets project is planned. Supervisors Knight Egan and Gaskins guide visitors as the Athens Mechanics School also hosts an open house under Dean Young and Supervisor Sprague.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Nya
Wesley Miller
State Street
Miller
Ohio University Library
NYA
Ohio
Curtiss E. Knight
Clifford P. Egan
Francis Gaskins
Athens Mechanics School
William E. Young
Ohio University
George Sprague
Citizenship Applicants Will Report on Friday
A naturalization hearing is set for Friday June 6 at 10 a.m. in the Athens County Common Pleas Court. Petitioners are expected to appear with their original witnesses as an examiner from the Immigration and Naturalization Service will be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County Common Pleas Court
Immigration and Naturalization Service
U. S. Department of Justice
Flood threats grow as rainfall continues in Athens area
Rainfall swollen streams threaten area roads with rising water and possible closures. State Highway Department reports no closures yet but warns traffic stoppages possible as water climbs. Weather observer records 1.12 inches total. multiple routes under water near Amesville and Mineral. Hocking River rises three feet to 8.55 feet by noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
State Highway Department
C. N. France
Amesville
Mineral
Logan
Fisher Station
Hocking
Chief Honored For First Aid Training Work
Athens Fire Chief Harold Junod received two awards from William H. Herbert of the Athens County Red Cross for completing Red Cross first aid courses and qualifying as an instructor. Seven firefighters have finished the standard course with more training planned this fall and summer drills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Harold Junod
William H. Herbert
Athens County
Red Cross
Junod
Herbert
Ohio
P. F. Good
Roy W. Robinson
Vern F. Andrews
C. L. Colmer
Charles W. Dalton
Paul L. Dalton
Gerald Glover
Fred James
Governors Lead USC Campaign Across States
Thirty eight state governors have enrolled in the United Service Organizations for National Defense by accepting honorary chairmanships, with 38 chief executives backing the USO program. A nationwide radio kickoff tonight features Lowell Thomas and speakers including Knox Stimson Stark Marshall Dewey and Taft. The Pacific region now records 100 percent endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Service Organizations For National Defense
USO
Lowell Thomas
Knox and
Stimson
Admiral Stark
General Marshall
Walter Hoving
Thomas Dewey
Charles Taft
U.S.O
Arthur B. Langley
Washington
E. P. Carville
Nevada
Pacific Region
Francis Lavelle
Naval Station
Miracle Shipbuilding Asked for Production Miracle
Secretary Knox urged a production miracle from the U S shipbuilding industry to guarantee sea power for the United States and Britain. He said victory hinges on a successful combination of sea and air power and charged ship builders with delivering the warship component of that effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Knox
United States
Britain
America
Co-Ed Trio Performs at Athens Rotary Luncheon
Norma Vanderwort of Oak Hill Jean Cannon of St. Clairsville and Jerry Metcalf of Marietta sang before the Athens Rotary Club luncheon Monday. They were accompanied on piano by Earnie Marianni of Youngstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma
Jean
Jerry
Ohio University
Athens Rotary Club
Norma Vanderwort
Oak Hill
Jean Cannon
St. Clairsville
Jerry Metcalf
Marietta
Earnie Marianni
Youngstown
Attorneys admitted to federal court practice in Ohio
In Columbus E Harold Hughes of Newark Elmer E Jacobs of Athens and Charles C Lambert Jr of Zanesville were among 12 attorneys admitted to practice before Federal Court today. They were sworn by Judge M G Underwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
E. Harold Hughes
Newark
Elmer E. Jacobs
Athens
Charles C. Lambert Jr
Zanesville
Me G. Underwood
K of C Elects New Officers for Next Year
Athens Council No 1716 Knights of Columbus elected officers for the year starting July 1. Grand Knight George Civille and Deputy Grand Knight John Niggemeyer led the slate, with appointive officers Rev William Dowd and George Rowan among the names. Delegates to the May 1942 state convention were Civille and Rowan, with Sanders and Lavelle as alternates. Plans were set for a two day initiation and banquet in Columbus June 21 and 22 honoring Supreme Knight Matthews and Supreme Director Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Knights of Columbus
George Civille
John W. Niggemeyer
John Vessalo
Thomas Lavelle
George Dresher
Joseph Manda
John Kircher
Andrew Kolenich
Joseph Weisenbach
Charles Ley
Supreme
Francis P. Matthews
Ray T. Miller
Columbus
Earl B South Dies at Home in Albany New York
Dr Earl B South a former Ohio University psychology faculty member died at his Albany New York home on May 31 from a stroke He graduated from Ohio University in 1921 and taught psychology at his alma mater from 1921 to 1925 He had served as professor of psychology at the New York State College for Teachers Albany since 1928 Burial was in Casstown Ohio Surviving are his widow and two sons aged 10 and 7
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl B. South
Ohio University
Albany
New York
South
New York State College For Teachers At
Casstown
Troy
Emergency surgeries and hospital stays reported in local notices
Sheltering Arms notes include Miss Patty MacKinnon and Clinton Frost undergoing emergency appendectomies Friday evening at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Additional major procedures, minor operations, and admissions list several residents and their addresses with outcomes ranging from appendectomies to amputations and releases over Friday through Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patty MacKinnon
Utah Place
Clinton Frost
Mill St
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Bernice Fiscus
Ohio Ave
Mary Robinson
Athens
Harry Trainor
Carpenter
Wayne Nichols
Cutler
University Infirmary
Dorothy Bean
the Plains
Lincoln’s Favorite Poem Mortality Recited Often
One of Abraham Lincoln's favorite poems was Mortality by Scottish poet William Knox. Lincoln frequently recited the piece to his friends, reflecting its resonance with his circle and era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
William Knox
Foster Cornwell Seeks Second Term As Athens City Solicitor
Foster Cornwell announces bid for a second term as Athens city solicitor and files for the Republican nomination at the August 12 primaries. A 1935 Ohio State Law graduate, he has practiced law since 1935 with M D Hughes in the Cline Building and previously served as tax foreclosure assistant and city solicitor since 1939. Other filings include E F Stocklin seeking re election in Third Ward and L W Kelley seeking re election in First Ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster Cornwell
Athens
Election Board
Republian
Cornwell
Fred Cornwell
Palmer St
Ohio University
Ohio State University College of Law
Atty. M. D. Hughes
Cline
E. F. Stocklin
L. W. Kelley
Athens County School Checks Are Received
Athens County schools report second quarter settlements from the State School Foundation Program. State provides 45 dollars per elementary pupil and 67.50 per high school pupil, with districts and state sharing the balance. Local decline in enrollment reduced total funds from last year. Readouts show district totals: Albany 5858.51, Ames Bern 7787.24, Athens Rural 3106.17, Carthage Rural 2603.07, Jacksonville 1153.65, Luhrig 1475.32, The Plains 4146.85, Rome Canaan 7174.52, Shade 5714.56, Trimble Rural 8724.08, Trimble Village 2984.52, Troy 7330.67, Waterloo 6921.04, York 8095.92.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State School Foundation
Athens County
F. J. Taylor
Albany
Ames-Bern
Athens Rural
Carthage Rural
Jacksonville
Luhrig
the Plains
Rome- Canaan
Shade
Trimble Rural
Trimble Village
Troy
Waterloo
York
It's Time for Permanent Airport
Gordon K. Bush president of Athens Airways told the Kiwanis Club that in ten years the city without an airport will be like a city without a railroad. He traced aviation history here, outlined federal programs, and urged creation of a permanent airport with local land and funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon K. Bush
Athens Airways
Kiwanis Club
P. F. Good
Bush
Athens
Edward Hodge Hurt As Auto Hits Pole
Edward C. Hodge aged 18 of 425 Poplar Street Nelsonville suffered shock a head bruise and a forehead laceration when the automobile he drove struck a telephone pole on Route 33 near the Athens County Infirmary yesterday afternoon. He was driving a car owned by the Fred Beasley Company of Nelsonville after losing control on the slippery highway state patrolmen reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward C. Hodge
Poplar St
Nelsonville
Route
Athens County Infirmary
Hodge
Fred Beasley Co
Jaycees of Logan to be guests in Athens
Logan Junior Chamber of Commerce members will visit the Athens Junior Chamber of Commerce at its meeting tomorrow night in the club rooms on East State Street. James Scriven, Logan Jaycee president, asks members to arrive early to greet the delegation. Special business and Soap Box Derby plans will be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan Junior Chamber of Commerce
Athens Junior Chamber of Commerce
E. State
University Sow Supper Tickets Urged By Alumni Secretary
Alumni secretary Clark E Williams asks all Ohio University alumni faculty and seniors who wish to attend the campus supper on Saturday at 5 30 to secure tickets or make reservations by Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Clark E. Williams
Barker Sues over One-Eighth Interest in Athens Township Property
Ralph R. Barker files suit in Athens County Common Pleas Court against Minnie Baker Forbes and beneficiaries named in Don R. Baker's will. The petition seeks an eightieth part of the value of real estate located in Athens Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph R. Barker
Athens County Common Pleas Court
Minnie Baker Forbes
Don R. Baker
Athens Township
Masons Meet Tonight At Parama Thia Lodge No 25
A special meeting of Parama thia Lodge No 25 is announced for tonight at 7 30 with Master Mason's degree work on the agenda E R Jacoby is the worshipful master Refreshments will be served
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paramathia Lodge No. 25
E. R. Jacoby
Neglect and Cruelty Charged in Divorce
Gladys Viney files for divorce from Andrew Viney of Glouster in Athens County Court citing gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. She seeks custody of six minor children, temporary alimony, suit costs and permanent alimony. Married Jan 11 1919 in Glouster, eight children born. six minors aged eight to 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Viney
Andrew Viney
Glouster
Athens County Common Pleas Court
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. E. Clark
WCTU
Athens City
Robert G. Purrington
Episcopal Church
Athens County Relief Office
Bart Davidson
Davidson
George Minameyer
Harry Spaulding
Mound St
Cliff Cornell
Athens Home Telephone Co
USC
Rotary
Jacobs
K of C
Earl South
Albany, N.Y
Edward Hodge Hurt
Jaycees of
Zemo
Hill’s Shoe Store
Masons
Kerr's
Nye Chevrolet
N. Court St
Athens, Ohio
Junior
The
Messenger
Granddad
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!