Mettler Plans Ohio Coal Exhibit At State Fair
Mettler outlines plans for a big exhibit at the Ohio State Fair as the Ohio Coal Foundation directors meet in Glouster. A special board session will decide on financing after Mettler learns about possible operator support. He will also meet Ohio Coal Association directors in Cleveland and visit coal company officials. The foundation seeks funds from locals and outlines expense reporting and budget controls tied to the year round program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Coal Foundation
Glouster
Harry Mettler
Mettler
Cleveland
Ohio Coal Association
Boards of Education
Ohio
M News
United’ Mine Workers
Charlea Wolfe
Kimerly
Earnest Parker
Earnest Hoskins
Kimberly
Wilburn Hutchins
Danny Moore
Belmont
Jefferson
Giouster
Patrol Plans Outing for Athens Patrol Area Picnic
The Southern Division patrol area will hold its annual picnic tomorrow at Gold Cliff Park in Circleville. The event is planned as a community gathering with members from the Athens patrol area attending.
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Gold Cliff Park
Circleville
Athens
Set of Wheels Free for a Derby Racer
A meeting for All-American Soapbox Derby entrants will be held Wednesday night at 8 o'clock in Athens City Hall. The July 18 derby is open to boys ages 11 to 15, with parents invited. Harry Smith of Chevrolet will advise on racer construction. Local youths like Billy Baleman and Ned Cameron are among entrants. registration at McFarland's Chevrolet Athens is free with a rules book. entry costs range from 50 cents to 6 dollars, with no registration or entry fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens City
Iar
Harry Smith
Charleston
James W. Scriven
Billy Baleman
Louis K. Burnett
Ned Cameron
McFarland
Chevroleum
Athens
Backley Ends Health Study At Michigan
Dr B B Backley Athens County Health commissioner arrived from Michigan after attending classes at the University of Michigan Medical College in February. On May 28 Mrs Backley had major surgery at University Hospital Ann Arbor. He completed work at the University on June 8 and then went to Lansing for observation with Ingham County health department colleagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B. Backley
Athens Couny
Michgan
Division of Public Health
University of Michigan Medical College
Backley
University Hospital
Ann Arbor
Buckley
Lansing
Mich
Ohio gas and oil producers meet to select officers
More than 200 gas and oil producers from Ohio West Virginia and Pennsylvania gather to discuss industry problems and elect officers to direct the association for the coming year a gas moment to be conducted at the Granville Inn. B G Davis of New Lexington and Philip N Faine of New Straiteville have served as president and executive secretary. A D Townsend Athens and C J Ross are among the directors nominees. Athens men plan to attend.
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Ohio
West Virgin
Pennsylvania
Wilmington
Granville Inn
B.G. Davis
New Lexington
A. D. Townsend
Athens
Merly
C. J. Ross
Woodard Ave
Population Gain Reported for Athens County in Census
Athens County shows a population gain of 1,967 in the preliminary Sixteenth Census counts. The total rises from 44,175 residents on April 1, 1930 to 46,142 on the same date in 1940, per district supervisor Agnes B. King Ironton. Figures are preliminary and subject to correction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Agnes B. King
Ironton
Social Agency In County and City Is Urged
R Drex MacTavish of Ohio University urged Athens County and city to create a coordinated social agency system. He warned that unaddressed social and economic problems among youths fuel dissatisfaction and movements, advocating trained workers rather than political appointees. Dr CH Creed received a diamond Rotary pin, and coach William Trautwein was announced Rotary president for July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
R. Drex- MacTavish
Ohio University
CH. Creed
Presi [Dent
Rotary
Harper C. Pendry
William J. Trautwein
Ohio Explorers Tour Lands In Athens From Across State
Thirty Ohio youths from ten cities joined The Standard Oil Co of Ohio on the Let's Explore Ohio contest. They traveled by special bus, totaling about 1000 miles, visiting numerous scenic and historic spots. Accompanied by the Historical Museum and tour conductors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Athens
Standard Oil Co
Historical Museum
Athens County Receives 9258 From Relief Fund
Columbus reports welfare director Charles L. Sherwood announced Ohio will distribute 1,460,387 in relief appropriations to counties. Athens County is estimated to receive 25 258 with July 10 as the planned distribution date for the state and county share of last half 1939 relief costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Columbus
Ohio
Charles L. Sherwood
Sherwood
Athens
Gallia
Hocking
Newly Elected Officers of the Dolly Cooks Club at New Marahfield
Newly elected officers Marilyn Hoon president Donna Lee Bev vice president Nell An ens secretary Donna Steinmeyer treasurer Mary Adena Huard news reporter. The Dolly Cooks will hold the next meeting at 6 30 pm Wednesday at the home of Mire Miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Folly ‘Cooks
New ‘Marahfield
County &H Club
Athens ‘Township
Marilyn Hoon
Donna Lee Bev
Nell_Anens
Donna Steinmeyer
Mary Adena Huard
Dolly Cooks
Mire Miles
Cornwells Welcome Son at Sheltering Arms Hospital
Mr and Mrs Arthur Cornwell of 308 State Street welcomed a son born at 5 15 this morning at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Dr Jack Stanley of Richland Avenue underwent an emergency appendectomy at the hospital last night.
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Son
Arthur Cornwell
E. State St
Sheltering ‘Arms Hospital
Jack Stanley
Richland Ave.s
Earth
Jupiter
Mars
Mercury
Neptune
Saturn
Pluto
Uranus
Venus
Food Stamp Plan Moves Forward in Athens and Washington Counties
Food dealer committees in Athens and Washington counties plan resolutions to designate the two counties as a Food Stamp Plan area. Darragh of the Surplus Commodities Corporation explains stamps will be issued in orange and blue, with purchases supported by the government, aiming to boost local shopping, farm income, and public health through surplus food distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Washington
Berry
Scudder ' Darragh
Surplus Commodities Corporation
Athens County Group
Carl Beasley
Harry Wil Creaturer
Jackson
Maes Thaleman
HE Young
Marietta
Darragh
WPA
Fermone
Secretary’of Agriculture
Athens County
Darragn
Corporation
Ael
J. Phipps
New York
Plattsburg
Ci Corporation
Con Fen
Wil
Starita
Darragh Sa
Jan LE. Richardson Glouster
Harry Wilson
Ath
Schmitter
Nelsonelie
Jaco Wang Fer
Buchtels
Elihe Athenss
Te Whaley
Charl Bethel
Athene
Rudolph
Steinmeyer
New Marshfield
Herman Ong
Nenonville
Thomas Wilson
Séfeonne Rainn Willams
Paul E. P. Meister
Donald Harvey
W.B. Marlowe
Daniels
Albany
Paul Chapman
Coolville
Joseph Chapman
Ville
Dean
Easier
Amesville Tipton
George Civille
A. le Morrison
Trimble
Robert Gamwell
Glouster
W. H. Fierbaugh
Greens
Run
Three Go to GOP Meet in Philadelphia
Three delegates from the Tenth District accompany officials including John Os tom Athens County probation officer and Dr Phillipe who joins as an honorary physician. Thomas A. Jenkins is a resolutions committee member and Taft supporter, with Edwin Jones of Jackson as the other delegate. Alternates include J. W. Wilson Nelsonville and Harry Miller of Gallipolis. Mrs Hope Atkinson aids Taft headquarters as a hostess at the convention in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Convention
U. S
Robert A. Taft
Otheer
Edwin Jones
Jackson
J. W. Wilson
Jor Nelsonville
Harry Miller
Gallipalis
Hope Atkinson
Taft
Salvation Army Aid Drive For War Refugees Grows
Salvation Army workers in war-torn Europe appeal for funds to support refugee women and children. Major W W Hinshaw reported frontline kitchens and doughnut stations, with Army buildings in Belgium France and Holland used as hotels and meals hubs. Descriptions mention Amsterdam hospital relief, Colonel Mary Booth’s outreach, and plans to send donations to Dayton for the Army’s continued relief work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Europe
W. W. Hinshaw
Athens Corps
Belgium
France
Holland
le Rege
Charles Staple
Leslie Bradfield
Thomas Davis
Stewart
Gilhers Carman Church
Amsterdam
Mary Booth
Ath
Eus Eagle Lodge
Dayton
Athens
Charles Virgil’ Davis
Rome Quick's
Walter Daina
Dana Re Ruth
Gresieres Ae Dent
J. le Duncan
Davis
Duncan
Rose Dies at Home on Dairy Ave
Rose, aged 40, died at his dairy avenue residence at 11 this morning after a seven month illness. Funeral arrangements were not yet completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose
Dairy Ave
WITS
Two Drivers Fined in Rutland Traffic Court
Clyde E. King, 25, Rutland, was fined ten dollars and costs by Mayor Cue Cornell for automobile operation endangering others. Ralph Guthrie of Guysville was fined five dollars and costs for driving with insufficient lights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde E. King
Rutland
Cue Cornell Inet Might
Ralph Guthrie
Guysville
Passport Not Required for Citizens Entering Canada
United States informs that passports are not required for American citizens entering or leaving Canada with no extra documents needed for those returning from the territories. Effective July 1, aliens must carry passports or identity documents and visas from American consular officers abroad. Unnaturalized citizens should carry naturalization certificates or birth/baptism affidavits. Jack King now works with Russell Maple at 64 N Court St with Raymond Hoyd also in the shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Fon
United States Department of St Oy
Ruth Burdette Stratton
Beecome
United States
R. Shipley
Jack King
Russell Maple
N. Court St
Raymond Hoyd
Communist Control Fears Prompt WAA President Resignation
Ama telegram reports David Lasser resigned as national president of the Workers' Alliance of America on June 1 in protest to what he calls outside political forces guiding the group. Plains Local No. 6 2452 says it will stay inactive until Communist influence is removed. Local leaders Edgar Slater Clarence Langel Arthur McNutt George Mestride John Shust and Bricker signed a telegram stating the WAA is dominated by Communists and pledging cooperation with any new unemployed organization plan conceived by Lasser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ama
Toaay
David Lasser
Workers’ Alliance of America
Plains
WAA
Edgar Slater
Clarence Langel
Arthur
McNutt
George Mestride
John Shust
Latt “Bricker
Lasser Lasser
Athens
Ohio University
Tam
Workers' Alliance
Torm
Communist Party
Lasser
Workers’ Alliance F
Five Autos Hit Driver Fined in Route 50 Crash
Janey Drussell aged 39 of Albany was arraigned by Mayor Cliff Cornell for endangering others after a Sunday morning crash on Route 50. She was fined 25 dollars and 470 dollars in costs, with 10 dollars suspended. Other drivers in the chain of accidents were Silvio Gerardis 54, Lyle Wade 21, and Frank Strick 29, all involved near North Yi. Four people were seated in Evelyn Porter’s car when the impact occurred. A Craft Class meeting will be held tonight at the Methodist Church from 7 to 9 under Charles Savage and Lewis Sabo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janey Drussell
Albany
Cliff Cornell
Cornell
Fi Russell
Route
Silvio Gerardis
Athens
Lyle Mc Wade
Wade
Frank Strick
Central Ave
Russell
Siighway
Evelyn Porer
E. College St
Griggs to Speak at OU July 1 3
Ohio University hosts a summer convocation series with Edward Howard Griggs of New York lecturing July 1 2 3 on Youth Looks at Life The Craft of Living A Freedman style talk by Griggs will close with a noted performance by School of Dramatic Art and a July 24 magic act by Benjamin Franklin TV at Memorial Auditorium The summer program ends with a baccalaureate address and commencement exercises in August
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Ohio University
Monay
Will Duranty
Orid
Cohurere
de Edward
Howard Griggs
New York
Griggs
Dew
Simpson
John Kirkpatrick
School of Dramatic Art
Robert Gates Dawes
Benjamin Franklin TV
Ohi University
Memorial Auditorium
School of Music
CC. Robinson
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West Union Street
Post Office
Michigan
Producers of
Athens Home Telephone Co
Tour Gue
Standard Oil Company
Cornwells
Washington County
Washing County
Ploy E. Jackson
H. A. Rieck
Beverly
Holly Bradley
Belpre CP
Shapley
Philadelphia
Bernardine County
Calif
Manhattan Island
U.S Post
Convention of Eagles
Tabor
Labor Organization
Polities Party
Centrol
Weday
All American
Lara
Edgar Siaver
Arthur McNuttorgs McBride
John ‘Shust
Tet Tirieker
Methodist Church
Charles “L.savage
Lewis Sabo
EB. H. Griggs
Cincinnati
Chicago Cubs
Cincinnati Reds
Crown Cola
Quy
Ripley
Royal Crown
Nehi Bottling Company
Iddieport
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