Workers To Be Added To Local WPA Staff In Athens
L C Gibson and George E Carr outlined plans to keep Athens as the WPA district headquarters amid a reorganization. They denied a looming reduction, cited space expansion, and warned direct relief for Athens residents would not resume for at least 30 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WPA
Athens
L. C. Gibson
Zanesville
George E. Carr
State Works Progress Administration
Gibson
Carl Watson
Ohio
Carr
Court and
State Sts
Athens County
Watson
Indus
Dr. Watson
Ondis Recalls Spain War Experiences at Kiwanis
Professor Lew J. Ondis of Ohio University spoke at the Athens Kiwanis Club about the start of the Spanish Civil War. He described firsthand talks with locals during his Madrid stay last summer and noted the war likely would have ended sooner with international help. He recounted being in Madrid the night the revolution began and his frantic exit from Dain port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Lewis J. Ondis
Ohio University
Athens Kiwanis Club
Hotel
Berry
Ondis
Madrid
Dain
Civil Service Exams Open for Aircraft Mechanic Roles
Announced today, two positions named for Aircraft Mechanic A with pay of 1860 dollars yearly and Aircraft Instrument Mechanic’s Helper at 1320 dollars yearly. Applications to be filed with the secretary of the U S Civil Service Examiners in Dayton by June 22. Information available from J L C Kelley local secretary at the Athens Post Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Civil Service Examiners
Dayton
J. L. C. Kelley
Athens
How You Learn to Fly with Swiftair In Athens
A first in a series on beginner flight lessons by Instructor Bob Swift of Swiftair at Athens Airport. The piece contrasts passenger flying with hands on practice, describing nose position, control feel, and the challenge of keeping the aircraft level before a gentle landing and the first breath of accomplishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Swift
Swiftair
Athens
Bob
City Losing on Sales Tax and Auditor Urges Council Action
Athens City faces potential revenue loss as Auditor Robert P. Tompkins warns counties may withhold sales tax shares to force state-owed maintenance payments. If county officials resist a state debt plan, the city could lose half of its expected 1937 sales tax revenue, crippling operating funds. The council also weighs curb lighting requests, street widening protests, and sidewalk WPA projects amid parking, traffic light, and funding concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert P. Tompkins
Athens City Council
Athens County
Athens
Tompkins
Athens City
H. T. Houf
Lancaster St
Southern Ohio Electric Co
Congress St
Len B. McCune
Bardin
Hudson Addition
Council
Carpenter St
Bert Russell
President and Court Sts
Clover Farm Marks Fifth Anniversary Gains At Meeting
More than 120 Clover Farm store owners their wives and sales people attended the fifth anniversary of the Southeastern Ohio district at Hotel Berry. Lester H. Lipton national vice president spoke praising faster growth in the last year due to cooperation among wholesalers retailers and packers. Clover Farm now operates in 30 states. Lipton urged self inventory and broader merchandising as the future amid changing legislation and commerce. Oscar Stewart of Logan received an award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clover Farm
Ohio
Clover Farm Organization
Berry
Lester H. Lipton
John Barron
F. J. Beasley Co
Phyllis Logan
Frank Wood
Woolson Spice Co
Eric Munch
E. S. Wienans
Dayton Carter
Loose Wiles Biscuit Co
Oscar Stewart
Logan
Galbreath Re-Elected President of Alumni
At the Ohio University Alumni Association annual meeting held during Commencement, John W. Galbreath was re-elected president. George N. Graham was elected vice-president, with Clark E. Williams and Prof. William H. Fenzel reelected as secretary and treasurer. The executive committee expanded to five members, filling seats for Dean A. A. Atkinson Athens chair, Grosvenor S. McKee Cincinnati, Mrs. Hazel Rigby Mast East Liverpool, B. W. Taylor Cleveland, and Mrs. Anna K. Price Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University Alumni Association
John W. Galbreath
Mercator Club
Columbus
George N. Graham
Canton
Stark County
William H. Fenzel
Dean A. A. Atkinson
Athens
Grosvenor S. McKee
Cincinnati
Hazel Rigby Mast
East Liverpool
B. W. Taylor
Cleveland
Anna K. Price
Dean Atkinson
Four Fined by Mayor for intoxication in Athens court
Four men pleaded guilty to intoxication in the Mayors court of Len B. McCune yesterday. A. A. Bell of Albany was jailed for failure to pay. the other three, Harry Bolin, Jesse Brown, and Theatre Schafer, were fined five dollars and costs and released on promises to pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Len B. McCune
Athens County
A. A. Bell
Albany
Charles Evans
Richland Ave
McCune
Harry Bolin
Athens R. D
Jesse Brown
Theatre Schafer
Athens
Reverend C M Brown to Preach at Pilgrim Church
Rev. C M Brown of Marion Ohio and former Athens resident will preach at Pilgrim Church Washington and Congress Streets Wednesday evening at 7 30 oclock as announced by pastor H E Osborn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Brown
Marion, O
Athens, W
Pilgrim Church
Washington
Congress Sts
H. E. Osborn
Rotary Club Welcomes New Members At Athens Luncheon
Athens Rotary Club added Dr. J. T. Merwin Carl H. Beasley and Dean Armbruster at a Monday luncheon in Hotel Berry. Jack Bobo spoke on club aims while Ralph A. Miller received roses for leading the Boy Scout troop. Major M. E. Olmstead reported Ohio University ROTC earned an excellent rating. Guests included Dr. Arthur Johnson and Dr. Don D. Tullis, both Rotary figures with long local ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Merwin
Carl H. Beasley
Dean Armbruster
Athens Rotary Club
Hotel Berry
Jack Bobo
Rotarians
Ralph A. Miller
H. C. Pendry
ROTC
Ohio University
M. E. Olmstead
Arthur Johnson
Bluffs
Iowa
Don D. Tullis
Daytona Beach
Fla
Tullis
Amish Child Brings Ready Start to School
Clara Yoder, seven, daughter of farming folk in Wooster Ohio, began school last September and now spells 250 words. She is ready for the third grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brilliant Wooster
Clara Yoder
Taxicab Rate Reform Moves Forward in Athens
Legislation was ordered drafted to approve the new rates adopted by Athens taxicab owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tion
Athens
Alimony Denied in McBride Divorce Case Athens
Justice Rowland denied temporary alimony for Garnet W. McBride while her divorce from Lewis D. McBride proceeds in County Common Pleas Court at Athens. She won use of the home and furnishings during the suit. both residents. Newcastle police to double force as council hires another town marshal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garnet W. McBride
Lewis D. McBride
O. F. Rowland
Athens
County Common Pleas Court
Newcastle, Wy
U.P
Mareshal
London to scrap 500 trams for trolleybuses this year
London plans another scrap of 500 tramcars by the London Passenger Transport Board this year and replace them with trolley-buses. The move signals a broad modernization of the city’s transit fleet and aims to improve service efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Dooms
London
U.P
London Passenger Transport Board
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F. W. Weber
Grand Park Boulevard
Townsend Addition
Sewer Committee
Marsal Harry Dalton
City Board of Health
L. W. Kelley
Harry Wilson
R. J. Studer
Frank Harvey
N. Lancaster
A. Bardin
Second St
Hudson
C. W. Gross
Galbreath
Globe-Wernicke Co
Philadelphia
Mast
Taylor
East Technical High School
Western Reserve
Price
Pilgrim
Kerr's
Pennsylvania Sugar CO
United States Labor
Isure
Rotary
Miller
Boy Scouts
Fishbaugh
W. Union Street
United States
Kellogg
Kellogg's
Kellogg’s
Battle Creek
Grace
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