Body of Canaanville child recovered from Hocking River
The body of six year old Lawrence Wennie Devore of Canaanville, who drowned June 10 in the Hocking River near his home, was found Thursday afternoon on the river bank south of Willow Creek. Three Canaanville boys, Fred Devore, Joe Williams, and Job Alimashy Jr., found the body after joining in an eleven day search. Funeral services will be held at the Canaanville Methodist Church Saturday morning, with burial in the Canaanville Cemetery. He is survived by his parents two sisters and three brothers. The NYA center at Muskingum Resident Work Experience Camp near Athens was announced, with Athens County youth participating in a five month program offering various trades and supervised recreation.
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Lawrence Wennie Devore
Lewis Devore
Canaanville
Hocking River
Willow Creek
Willifred Devore
Lawrence
Joe Williams
Job ‘Alimashy, Jr
Canaanville Methodist Church
Ollock
Cannanvile
Twee Slaters
Athena City
Sher
Athens County
Muskingum
E.S. Haller
NYA
Brovoe
Haller
Mr. Haller
Incipie
John | Lynch
Shirley LeMay
Mineral
Jesse Pyett
Wilam Wachenschwant
Nettonville
Robert Palmer
Chauncey
Charles" Barlow
Jack Thayer
Athens
Phe
Carrolton Line
Wanda Quest
X Reason
Ot Ourothe
Eitertisea Sune
Sys
Thesesenger
Deena
Wubees
Tuent Buss
Athene County
Congress
Wash-bulding
Eton Sis
Jackson
Chiren Ul Hou
Heapital
Athena
Jonathan 'Devel
Jonn
Hewitt Buil
Margarets Creek
Iikewist
Und Bheneser
Tate
Nea
Nelson
Sentences suspended in federal court across counties
In Columbus federal court yesterday, multiple defendants from Laurelville faced charges for possession of unregistered whiskey and ferment mash. Athens area included Hogue, Exline with three months jail and 1900 dollars fines suspended plus two years probation. Tabler and Minerd received suspended terms and probation. Pritchard and Foster pledges included prison terms and suspended fines. Schwalbaugh and Karshner received two years in penitentiary with suspended fines. all were arraigned for unregistered alcohol and conspiracy with varied sentences and probation.
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Columbus
Federa
Athens
Roscoe E. Hogue
Howard Ernest Exline
Glouster, RD
Devon Tabler
Stewart R. D
Harry G. Minerd
Sharpsburg
R. D
Luther John" Robinson
Clem Schwalbaugh
Maurice ‘Karshner
Laurelville
R. C
Pupil Reviews Pioneer Life in Athens County
Athens County students study pioneer living as a feature in local history. The piece describes log cabin construction tools and methods, early shelter habits, and the simple daily routines of settlers, noting the era’s rough furniture and home building practices.
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Athens County
Enlistments Highlight Navy Adds Bateman and Others
Harold Leroy Bateman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert X. Bateman, is a third class store keeper aboard the USS Wyoming training ship in the Atlantic. Other enlistees include Don R. Smith of Route 1 and John Woodrow Booth of Hamden, Ohio, all Nelsonville High School graduates.
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Harold Leroy Bateman
Robert X. Bateman
Wyoming
Atlantic
Nelsonville High School
Navy
Don R. Smith
Maggie Smith
Pomeroy
John Woodrow Booth
Rupert J. Booth
Correction on Steppe Beauty Shop charges in Athens
A Messenger correction notes a typographical error in reporting charges against C L Steppe regarding hours worked by operators. The record now states Steppe did not purposely permit the law to be violated in his Athens shop.
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C. L. Steppe
Tourists in Athens Welcome New Summer Visitors
A local Athens column outlines rising traveler numbers as two main highways pass through the city. Hotels, tourist homes, and cabins prep for hundreds of guests. seven lodgings now cater to visitors from various regions. Officials invite locals to share guest news and assist newcomers as summer tourism expands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Senger
Democracy is Local Problem Says Rural Sociology Expert
Dr. J. H. Kolb of the University of Wisconsin told Athens High School that democracy must be applied locally. He urged that the town country community lead in shaping social and democratic governance, noting regional relief reliance falls where local groups prevail.
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J. H. Kolb
University of Wisconsin
Institute On Rural Affairs
Athens High School
Olive Parrish
Institute
Kolb
Wisconsin
Ohio U. Summer Band Seeks Town Musicians
An Ohio University summer band being formed under Prof. C. W. Janssen invites all high school and town musicians to join. Meetings run Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 2 to 4 in Memorial Auditorium as the group grows from an initial few to about 50 players for twilight concerts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
C. W. Janssen
Janssen
Memorial Auditorium
University physician assists children at Athens Elementary School
Dr. George Burger, director of health service at Ohio University, visits the University Elementary School each Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30 to 9 a.m. to address pupils physical disabilities while Carl House handles minor injuries. A radio show at the Athens Red Man Lodge offers two performances, 9 and 12.
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George Burger
Ohio University
Sch
Carl House
Athens Red Man Lodge
Tance
Austin Perry Dies at Brother's Home Friday
Austin Perry aged 36 son of Mrs. George Perry died at his brother Albert Perry's home Route 4 Long Rim at 12:20 this morning after a short illness. He leaves his mother three brothers Charley Dexter Oscar twin of Austin Athen Route 4 and Albert Long Run and four sisters Mrs Doug Nan shah Lisbon Mrs Alva Rowland Mrs Ralph Frost Athens Route 4 and Mrs Lillie Powell at home. Clarks Chapel Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
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Austin Perry
George Perry
Albert Perry
Long Rim
Charley
Dexter
Oscar
Austin
Athen
Albert
Long Run
Doug Nanshah
Lisbon
Alva Rowland
Ralph Frost
Athens
Lillie Powell
Clarks Chapel
Unclear Weather and Divorce Petition Report
The Athens area reports 62 degrees steady with a 72 high and a low near AB. The Hocking River stands at four feet today. Dale Thompson faces a divorce petition filed in Common Pleas Court by Mary Thompson of Athens, alleging cruelty and neglect. The couple married in March 1937 in PleAsant, W Va.
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Athens
Hocking
Common Pleas Court
Mary Thompson
Dale Thompson
Ph Pleasant
W.va
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NYA Work Center
B.C. Day
Oficers
Jim
Eburke Ervin Electric Company
Court St
Athens Home Telephone Co
Pilgrim Church
Garry Nida
Mound St
Mildred Roberts
W. Union St
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Mary Frisby
Laura Frisby
Carbondale
Adrienne Douglas
Ath
Nora Gould
Femsens
Ames ‘Township
Federal Creek
Hebbbardaville
Millfield
Paigenis
Maininn
Lancaster
G. W. Manom
Lankeaster
Ehil Spon
Evntate Universe
Steuer Paperte
Eniias Buerto
Ensland
Weninyts
Foo
Beatnte Niwife
Nova Coun
Sune
Reap
Cari Jeountry
Onto Univer
Ohio U. Band
Brother
Time Cleaners
Broughton
Ouiny Poouers
Visi
Rollercade
Blackmore's
the Mutual Home and Savings Association
Rauch
Rauch’s Bakery
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