Athens Council approves five year gas rate plan
Athens City Council unanimously passed a five year gas rate ordinance aimed at lowering costs for 2,500 to 2,800 consumers. The plan, proposed by Phillips, cuts the present rates with a projected total saving of about 3,800 over five years. A higher rail speed limit was approved and a $50 license fee was set for circuses and street fairs.
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Athens
Mex
Athens Council
Phillips States
Unio Fuel Gas Co
Council
FW. Phillips
Philef Lips
Orneit
Coumelt
Philips
Alliance
Lowell Watson
Philiiya
Ohi
Foster Cornwell
Ohio Supreme Court
United Hadeen
Coun Limen
Cty
Dart Davidson
Youth and Religion Topic Addressed by Rev Selwyn Ruslander
Rabbi Selwyn Ruslander executive director of the National Federation of Temple Youth speaks at Ohio University convocation in Memorial Auditorium at 9 35 am. He discusses his leadership of youth groups in Texas and Illinois and his role with the Union of American Hebrew Congregations Department of Youth Activities.
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Selwyn Ruslander
National Federation of Temple Youth
Ohio University
Memoval
Russander
Texas
Ilinois
Union of American Hebrew Congregations
Cincinnati
Union
Hebrew Union College
Ruslander
Temple
Rodet Shalom
Port Arthur
Champaign, Til
Flight Training Opens To Non Students At OU
Ohio University announces civilian pilot training unit seeks 45 students. Non enrolled in summer session may apply, provided they meet age and physical requirements and attend ground school. A $6 medical exam fee applies. parental consent required. Contact Dean Young in Super Hall for details.
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William Young
Ohio University
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Sey Laboratory
FIH
Dean Young
Super Hall
Emergency operation at Shelvering Atme Hospital today
Miss Eleanor Hartsoonvino underwent emergency surgery this afternoon at Shelvering Atme Hospital. Major operations were performed this morning by Wy Lisa cat of the Pininn and Mrs Clarence Santor. Sunnynide Dr, annoved to the MTA in tow at home. The morning event referenced Millard Dashes Athens Toute and Releaned from Sheltering Arm von was noted.
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Eleanor Hartsoonvino
Shelvering
Nelsonville Red Cross Drive Reaches 179 Total
Women of Nelsonville report 179 donated for the Red Cross War Relief Fund through a house to house canvass. Miss Mim Fislen Biddle, Athens County Chapter secretary, notes funds may be collected at banks or sent to Red Cross headquarters. Recreation craft class details and Volunteer opportunities noted at Central Ave Methodist Church.
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Red Cross
Nelsonville
Mim Fislen Biddle
Athens County
Oral Daugherty
Cecil Shafer
Wan Fm
Khe Cros
Security Bank
Athens
Miss Bidge
Recreation Department
Central Ave Methodist Church
Charles Savage
Funds Sought For Army Aid In War Zones
A wartime appeal urges public support for aiding troops and refugees. It describes mobile shelters, emergency ambulances, and equipment for relief work, with the Salvation Army coordinating fundraising and urging donations through local channels.
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Riwa
W.W. Hincaker
Victian
United States
234 Enrolled For AHS Term
The high school opened with registration of 234 students led by principal Oliver Wood. About 40 come from surrounding communities, and American history drew the largest class with 57 students. Classes run 8 a.m. to noon, five days a week, for 1.5 hours enabling up to three courses. Summer work focuses on extra credit and few make up assignments. The curriculum mirrors the regular session. The eight week term runs to Aug. 2 with two assemblies and one student party planned.
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Oliver Wood
Attending Summer Term At University Elementary School
Dr. B A Hansen reports 12 percent of pupils enrolled for the summer term starting yesterday with kindergarten through sixth grade. Sixty plus pupils are listed across grades with new staff including Miss McClenaghan and Miss Johnson guiding reading and third grade. Largest class is fourth grade with 30. sixth grade has 3 pupils.
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B.A. Hansen
University
Hoyle
Mary McClenaghan
Tulsa
Ohio
Miss "McClenaghan
Helen M. Evans
Helen Johnson
Mt. Pleasant
Mich
Viola Mt. Nelson
Ida Brink
Kalamazoo
Ith
Esther M. Dunham
Koon and Murphy Sentenced to Ohio Penitentiary
Massie Koon was sentenced Friday night on a manslaughter indictment to a term in the Ohio State Penitentiary. Vereoe Murphy was sentenced Saturday on an indictment for breaking and entering. Both were taken to the penitentiary this morning by Deputy Sheriff B. C. Day.
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Massie Koon
Ohio State Penitentiary
Vereoe Murphy
B.C. Day
Mrs McKibben Dies Monday at Sheltering Arms Hospital
Frances King McKibben aged 104 of 104 W State St died Monday afternoon at Sheltering Arms Hospital after being admitted Thursday. Survived by husband Albert, two daughters Mrs Don Bolin Pleasant Hill and Mrs Leo Sapp Athens, three sisters Mrs Lucy Hartley Athens Mrs Maude Evans Elgin Kane and Miss Gertrude Graham Athens, three brothers Elza Ray Graham of Athens and Arthur Graham Cleveland, six grandchildren. First husband Ellsworth King and two infants preceded her. Funeral Thursday at Clarks Chapel at two with Rev Melvin Mitchell officiating. burial in adjoining cemetery. Friends may call after eight tonight at home.
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Frances King McKibben
State St
Monay
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Albert McKibben
Don Bolin
Pleasant Hill
Leo Sapp
Athens
Lucy’ Hartley
Maude Evans
Elgin
Kane
Gertrude’ Graham
Elza
Ray Graham
Workers Alliance elects officers at Plains School meeting
Workers Alliance WA held a Thursday 7 PM meeting at The Plains School to elect local officers and a delegate to attend the South National Convention in Chicago on July 1 12 14. Rec. Sec. Chas. L. Bowen calls all members to attend.
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The
Plains School
Chicago
Chas. L. Bowen
Weather Report For Athens Area Reports Rising Temperatures
Weather observer Mrs. Chance notes temperatures climbed from 81 on Monday afternoon to around 82 by noon today. Rainfall overnight and into Tuesday morning measured near a tenth of an inch. Hocking River level remained steady around four forty.
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Athens
Chance
Mercury
Dearies
Mire
France
Raainfail
Hocking
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Abbe Ruslander
Old Quaker Company
Low
Hill's
Enna Jettick Shoes
Athens, Ohio
Kerr's
Koon
Murphy
Columbus
John Betts
Royal Crown Cola
Eeola O
Royal Crown
Nehi Bottling Company
Ideleport
Workers Alliance
A&p
Prieastas Tountcay
Cmd
S. Court St
West Union
Post Office
Chessie
Chesapeake and Ohio Lines
Louisa Rail Road
Chesapeake and Ohio
Pullman Company
Sperry
United States Public Health Service
Chesapeake
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