Route 50 improvement group formed near Coolville to push paving
About 30 representatives from Athens Vinton and Washington Counties formed an association at Hotel Berry to press immediate paving of Route 50 beyond Coolville with focus on the stretch to Carthage Gap. A. L. Holstein was chosen permanent chairman and Carl H. Beasley secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berry
Athens
Vinton
Washington
Coolville
Carthage Gap
Milton S. Cox
McArthur
Highway Department
A. L. Holstein
Belpre Chamber of Commerce
Carl H. Beasley
Med
C. M
Guysville
C. D. Robinson
Belpre
Frank Joyce
Canaonville
H. J. Swaim
George Bailes
Albany
Columbus
Harley Calvin
State Highway Department
Marietta
G. M. Gerhart
Calvin
Gerhart
Gordon K. Bush
Dan A. Bardin
Holstein
Gill
Tablertown Wiped Off Map Recount From Cyclone Aftermath
A town strip is described as nearly erased by a cyclone yet a few residents remain. Ike Tabler recalls the storm’s roar and his failed efforts to shield his home while coal mines and aftermath shape the landscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike Tabler
PleasantonEvent to Attract Former Residents Across States
California West Virginia Indiana Pennsylvania and distant Ohio cities plan to attend the Pleasanton Horme on July 4. Officers report a record crowd is hoped for with former Pleasanton residents. A forenoon program. a basket dinner under the old oak at noon. and afternoon addresses are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
West Virginia
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Pleasanton
Bolin To Head Campaign for Court Change
John W. Bolin was named Athens County campaign chairman for a constitutional amendment to appoint rather than elect state supreme and appellate court judges. The plan, supported by the Ohio State Bar Association, would use a judicial council to nominate candidates. Voters would decide retention after each six year term. Petitions aim for 2,400 signatures in the county and 300,000 statewide by August 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Bolin
Athens
Judicial Council
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
Common Pleas
Senate
California
Athens County
Bolin
Ohio
Secretary of State
Two Athens Men Injured in Route 31 Crash
Two Athens residents suffered cuts and bruises when their car left Route 31 north of Nelsonville after a head on collision with a Logan man’s car. Driver Robert Swyers 193 W Washington St and passenger Foster Gibbs 25 Race St were treated for minor injuries as both vehicles were heavily damaged.
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Athens
Nelsonville
Logan
Robert Swyers
Washington St
Foster Gibbs
Race St
Swyers
Harry Gossner
RFD
Gossner
Gibbs
State Highway Patrol
Three Fined by Mayor Pleading Guilty
Edgar Jones 21 of Floodwood was fined $10 and costs this morning after pleading guilty to driving without proper rights. He was arrested near Deanville by the State Highway Patrol. Two Athens residents also fined $5 and costs each after pleading guilty to intoxication. Herb Rast was arrested June 19 by Chief Finsterwald and Officer Church. George Merritt was arrested June 21 by Patrolman Bradfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Jones
Floodwood
Len B. McCune
Jones
Deanville
State Highway Patrol
Athens
McCune
Herb Rast
E. S. Finsterwald
Carman Church
George Merritt
Leslie Bradfield
Deborah Class Meeting at Mrs Ross Home
The Deborah Class of the Christian Church will meet at 161 Morris Ave at 7 30 PM on Thursday hosted by Mrs C J Ross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deborah
The
Christian Church
C. J. Ross
Morris Ave
Athens Pastor Takes Post as Ontario Nazarene Superintendent
Reverend J. G. Towriss, pastor of the Church of the Nazarene in Athens, leaves Friday with his family for Toronto Ontario to assume the role of superintendent of the Ontario District. Born in Arthur Ontario he has lived in Ohio 13 years and led the Athens church for 1 year and 10 months. He attended Asbury College and God's Bible School. His tenure in Athens doubled church attendance and boosted Sunday School by 3800 percent. Reverend Neil Hutchinson of Chillicothe will succeed him. They travel with wife Helen and five children Faith Ruth Mary John and Charles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Towriss
Church of the Nazarene Tabernacle
Athens
Toronto
Ontario
Canada
Church of the Nazarene
Towriss
Arthur
Ont
Ohio
Asbury College
Wilmore
God's Bible School
Cincinnati
Neil Hutchinson
Chillicothe
Towrissa
Helen
Faith
Ruth
Mary
John
Charles
Army To Fete Poor Children At Big Outing
The Salvation Army Advisory Board met at noon with 15 men present. They planned a full day of picnic and frolic at the Fairgrounds to entertain district poor. A five man committee led by E F Sells will handle arrangements and meet Friday to finalize details. New secretary Fred Weber succeeds M D Hughes. The board grows to 16 members. Adjutant Ronald Irwin remains corps officer.
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Salvation Army Advisory Board
Fairgrounds
E.F. Sells
C. C. Cornell
Irvin Quick
W. A. Matheny
H. T. Phillips
Carl Beasley
Weber
E. F. Sells
Cornell
L. W. Roberts
Quick
John Woolley
Charles Cornwell
Fred Weber
Isaac Ash
Gordon K. Bush
Carl H. Beasley
H. C. Cameron
T. A. Copeland
O. F. Rowland
A. E. Whaley
Ronald Irwin
Funeral for Alonzo S. Pickering Set in Athens
Alonzo S. Pickering dies at home in Athens County. a former Luhrig Mine engineer and Zenner store associate. Survived by wife, son James T. Pickering, two Athens daughters, two more in Detroit and Huntington. six grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm at Central Ave. Methodist Church with Rev. Ward Radford officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alonzo S. Pickering
State St
Athens County
Athens State Hospital
Levi Pickering
St. Clairsville
Zenner
Athens
D. Zenner
Pickering
Central Ave. Methodist Church
James T. Pickering
Huntington
W. Va
Nelson Welk
Harvey Cone
Bert Coss
Detroit
L. L. Pickering
Lou Pickerington
Chattanooga
Tenn
Ward Radford
A. H. Beckett
CCC Will Take More Boys in Athens County
Plans for July CCC enrollment have been received by Athens County selecting agent Fred C. Shafer. J W Davis Ohio CCC supervisor says preparations are under way pending Congressional action to continue the program.
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CCC
Athens County
Fred C. Shafer
Columbus
Civilian Conservation Corps
J. W. Davis
Ohio
Davis
Mill St
Athens
Gas Company Workers Aid Trapped Radio Announcer in Flooded Town
WBNS announcer Jim Blower became isolated in Glouster during a tornado and flood. He was rescued by Ohio Fuel Gas Co. employees George H Campbell and Jim McCarty who then relayed death toll and property damage to Columbus via the company's private line.
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Glouster
Jim Blower
WBNS
Jim
Hocking Valley
George H. Campbell
Jim McCarty
Ohio Fuel Gas Co
Columbus
Ohio Fuel
Legion Needs Turtles Free Tickets Offered
The Athens County Fairgrounds will host a July 5 turtle race during the day of fun. Willis Sands proposes a plan to boost racers by offering free tickets for each turtle brought to the Legion Home. Legionnaires will accept racers daily at S Court Street to issue tickets and support the event.
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Legion
Athens County Fairgrounds
Willis Sands
S. Court St
Legionnaires
Sands
Red Cross Rides Storm Hit Tablertown Towns
Red Cross workers under Mrs. Vasilike Foster and Mrs. Dwight Rutherford take charge in Tablertown. Capt. Paul Hall National Guard and disaster chairman Roger Connor assist. Health staff work to restore sanitation and water. Boy Scouts, led by Max Wilson, aid traffic and cleanup and provide first aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Vasilike Foster
Dwight Rutherford
Athens County
Paul Hall
National Guard
Roger Connor
Robinson
Guysville
Carl Hansen
Athens
Margaret Haskins
Viola M. Fell
LaHugh
Athens County Board of Health
R. L. Marlow
Chauncey
Max Wilson
Tablertown
Teachers Warned on Taxes in Summer Camps and Hotels
Collector Harry F. Busey warned that teachers and students working in camps and hotels this summer fall under social security tax rules. They must pay tax to the local internal revenue collector in the district of employment. ordinarily teachers are exempt, but private industry income is taxable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue
Harry F. Busey
Mr. Busey
Twelve Social Security experts to answer questions in Athens
Twelve members from federal and state Social Security agencies will host an institute at Hotel Berry in Athens offering a luncheon, public session, and two open round tables on unemployment compensation and Federal old age benefits. Officials will answer questions for employers, officials, and the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Security
Berry
Athens
Hocking
Meigs
Vinton
Gallia
Washington
Social Security Institute
Gordon K. Bush
E. A. Hester
The
Social Security Board
Cleveland
Ohio
W. T. Roberts
Ohio State
Unemployment Compensation Commission
Roberts
Commission
United States Collector of Internal Revenue
Athens Mayor Rushes to Mother’s Bedside
Mayor Len B. McCune of Athens was called from his office to the bedside of his mother Mrs. Mary McCune who is seriously ill at the home of her daughter Mrs. Tom McCune near Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Len B. McCune
Athens
Mary McCune
Tom McCune
Stewart
Child Killed by Truck in Cincinnati
Four year old Betty Lou Miller ran into the side wheel of a truck while breaking away from an older sister and was killed in Cincinnati yesterday. The incident occurred near the scene of the accident, with no immediate witnesses. Police investigated but no charges were filed as the driver cooperated with investigators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
U.P
Betty Lou Miller
Summer Session Registration Lags. Athens High Sees 184
Ohio University reports 1 326 register for the Summer Session, short of the 1 400 target as students caution on reduced loads after next Monday. Nationwide declines prompt reflections on teaching law changes and improving conditions. Athens High School records 184 summer registrants from mostly local and surrounding states, with plans for dances trips and a July 9 party. Commencement set for August 5 with ten diplomas awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Athens High School
Athens
Asks Court To Restore Him to School Board
Gordon Tolliver filed in Athens County Common Pleas Court a petition for a writ of mandamus to restore his name to the York Township School Board rolls. He says he was elected in November 1935 and attended meetings, helped elect Elmer Riser as president, but was denied admission at the June meeting. he also accuses Robert Beckler of being installed without election. The named officials have until the specified day to reply, and a writ would return Tolliver to the board if issued.
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Mus
York Township
Athens County Common Pleas Court
Gordon Tolliver
Tolliver
Elmer Riser
Robert Beckler
Riser
Beckler
Charles Kinsey
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Befpre Chamber of Commerce
Lany
Plan
Nazarene
Terminix
West Virginia Terminix Co
FE. King
Mr. Pickering
Central Ave. Church
Shafer
Relief Office
Gas Company
Hotel Berry
Jayne
Athens High
Jaynes Vermifage
Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store
W. Union St
Athens, Ohio
STATE
Federal
the Security Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Carter
Optometric Service
Athens National Bank
Federal Reserve System
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