Burn Ohio Coal Train Rally Acknowledges miners support
A 14 car Burn Ohio Coal special train carried 775 miners and family members from Athens area cities to Columbus to rally for a coal bill. Thousands lined High Street as bands from Nelsonville and Murray City led the parade to the State Capitol amid praise for organizers Wallace and Pico.
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Nelsonville
Murray City
Ohio
Capitol
West Steps
House of Representatives
Athens
Chauncey
Millfield
Jacksonville
Trimble
Glouster
Corning
New Lexington
Earl Johnson
Columbus
Eagles Lodge
Danny Shafer
Betty Barber
Frances Reeves
Brooks Franks
Julia Jean Jones
Vivian Irvin
Kathryn Irvin
Joe Wollett
Harold Aspenwall
Wallace
Pico
Charles F. Wallace
Julius Pico
Wallace and
Dr. B. B. Buckley
Charles Guinther
Muril Ogg
John Crawford
Crawford
Palace
William Morris
H. T. Rainey
John Wyckoff
Herman Theisen
George DeNucci
The
CIO
George Savage
United Mine Workers
Expect To End Check of WPA Rolls Saturday
At the Athens Armory more than 2 500 WPA workers from across Athens County will finish their eligibility examination by noon Saturday. Since Thursday morning 974 workers were admitted in groups to answer citizenship affidavits and disclose earnings property and dependents under supervision from the Zanesville office. Officials say only a few non citizens have been found ineligible and the nationwide review aims to remove ineligible WPA recipients.
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Athens
Athens County
Zanesville PA
Washington
WPA
Coal Bill Is Voted Down by House Amid Debate
Ohio House rejects a proposed coal bill despite humanitarian appeals and projected gains of up to 10 million dollars in coal producing areas. Speakers urge backing to help Ohio miners while coal men foresee broader publicity and improved state sales.
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Ohio
LeFever
House
Columbus
Hocking
Sunday Creek
Athens High Holds Pep Meeting for Tournament
Athens High School held a morning pep session led by Alice Maccombs with Prof. W. J. Trautwein of Ohio University speaking. The boys chorus performed Oh Susanna and Dum my Line, led by Floyd Prince, followed by cheerleaders and the Sons of the Black and Red. Chorus members listed include Billy Eddy Sam Coffey Humbert Stemple Bob Drake Gerald Ramsey Bill Van Dyke Junior Chism Gerald Tate Wilbur Schwenk Bob Wilson Benton Miller James Williams Jack Beasley Lawrence Graves Joe Dilley Warren Cooper James Abraham Carol Rizer.
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Athens High School
Alice Maccombs
W. J. Trautwein
Ohio University
Oh Susanna
Floyd Prince
Sons of the Black and Red
Billy Eddy
Sam Coffey
Humbert Stemple
Bob Drake
Gerald Ramsey
Bill van Dyke
Junior Chism
Gerald Tate
Wilbur Schwenk
Bob Wilson
Benton Miller
James Williams
Jack Beasley
Lawrence Graves
Joe Dilley
Warren Cooper
James Abraham
Carol Rizer
Influenza Hits Marietta Varsity Before District Clash
Marietta High School coach Frank R. Sutton and three players are bedridden with influenza on the eve of the southeastern district tournament. Guards Larry Conner and Bob Barry and center Boman Biehl are listed as ill. Conner is out for Saturday’s game with Sciotoville. Marietta, defending district champion, has one playoff game this week.
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Marietta
Frank R. Sutton
Athens
Larry Conner
Bob Barry
Boman Biehl
Conner
Sciotoville
Mrs. Margaret Bryan Funeral Set in Athens Church
The funeral for Mrs. Margaret Scott Bryan widow of Elmer B. Bryan former Ohio University president will be held Saturday at 10 30 a m in the First Methodist Church Athens Rev Roy Burkhart and Rev A Y Wilcox will officiate Interment follows at W Union Street Cemetery where Dr Bryan is buried Friends may call at Dowler and Ferguson Funeral Home Friday after 3 p m and Friday evening
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Margaret Scott Bryan
Elmer B. Bryan
Ohio University
First Methodist Church
Athens
Bryan
Upper Arlington
Roy Burkhart
Columbus
A. Y. Wilcox
Athens Presbyterian Church
W. Union St
Dowler and Ferguson Funeral Home
Income Tax Office Open Through March 15
R. D. McNeil announced the Internal Revenue office on the second floor of the Post Office building will be open daily except Sunday through March 15 to assist taxpayers filing returns. Hours vary: March 4 until 2 p m. March 6–10 until 6 p m. March 11 until 4 p m. March 13–14 until 8 p m. March 15 until midnight. All returns must be filed by March 15.
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R. D. McNeil
Internal Revenue Office
Post Office
Mrs. Theodore Parker Funeral Held Sunday
Funeral service for Mrs. Theodore Parker aged 46 of 46 Mound Street will be held Sunday at 2 PM in the Church of God on Hocking Street. Burial will follow in W. Union Street Cemetery. Friends may call at the home from Friday evening until the service.
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Theodore Parker
Mound St
Church of God
Hocking St
W. Union St
Chauncey Church to Hold Series of Services This Week
Chauncey Church of God schedules Sunday School at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 10 45 a m. A unity gathering of Hocking and Sunday Creek Valley churches at 2 p m. Youth group to lead Sunday night service at 7 p m with speaker John Bailey of Athens. pastor Clarence Way.
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Chauncey
Church of God
Hocking
Sunday Creek Valley
John Bailey
Athens
Clarence Way
Change of Prayer Meetings at The Apostolic Gospel Church
The Apostolic Gospel Church at 83 Washington Street Nelsonville announces mid week prayer meetings move from Wednesday to Saturday each week at 7 30 p m The change takes effect immediately and applies to all members and attendees The church urges punctuality and attendance for the new schedule
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the Apostolic Gospel Church
Washington St
Nelsonville
Leffler Petition for Divorce Cites Habitual Drunkenness
Isabel Leffler files for divorce from Charles Leffler alleging habitual drunkenness. She seeks restoration of her maiden name and attorney fees of 50 dollars. Married in 1931, the couple has three children.
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Isabel Leffler
Charles Leffler
Sunday Services and Shade High School Dance Plans
Sunday School at 9 30 a m and prayer at 10 30 a m at Bates M E Church. Christian Endeavor service at 7 30 p m. Shade High School junior class schedules an old time square dance Friday March 10 at 8 p m in the gym led by class president Herbert Burson with Buckeye Boys as the band. Trimble Grange degree work set for Saturday night postponed two weeks per master Don Cannon.
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Bates M. E
The
Christian Endeavor
Shade
Shade High School
Herbert Burson
Buckeye Boys
Chauncey
Trimble Grange
Don Cannon
Townsend Meeting at Athens City Hall Tonight
A Townsend meeting is scheduled at Athens City Hall tonight at 7 30. Speaker is Mr L Hendershot from Nelsonville.
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Townsend
Athens City Hall
L. Hendershot
Nelsonville
Public school foundation funds received in Athens County
First quarterly distribution of the state public school foundation program totaled 76755.78 dollars at the County Superintendent office. Governor Bricker signed the emergency bill funding 12.6 million for 1939, refunding outstanding notes and saving interest for state aid schools including about 10900 in Athens County. Amounts listed include Albany 5287.97, Ames Bern 5129.71, Athens Rural 4878.29, Carthage 2426.25, Jacksonville 1222.54, Luhrig 1793.13, The Plains 3859.99, Rome Canaan 6178.55, Shade 5334.11, Trimble Rural 9443.52, Trimble Village 408.42, Troy 7104.53, Waterloo 8792.61, York 8934.36. 1937-38 distributions were notes.
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State Public School Foundation
F. J. Taylor
Bricker
First
Athens County
Albany
Ames-Bern
Athens Rural
Carthage
Jacksonville
Luhrig
the Plains
Rome-Canaan
Shade
Trimble Rural
Trimble Village
Troy
Waterloo
York
County Board of Education
Alternative to War Must Be Found Peace Advocate Says
John S. Moore urged that mere condemnation of war is not enough and a global framework must identify war makers and its civilizational impact. Speaking at Fine Arts Auditorium to Athens women voters, peace council and League of Nations group, he urged constructive forces and a new world order including a possible League of Nations with U.S. support.
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League of Nations Association of Ohio
Fine Arts Auditorium
Athens
Institution of International Relations
Geneva
London
Assembly of the League of Nations
Moore
League of Nations
America
Europe
Germany
Japan
Neil Crawford
First Christian Church
Chauncey Sends Large Group to State Capital
Chauncey and Dover schools closed and mines idle as miners merchants students teachers and townspeople travel to Columbus to support the Burn Ohio Coal Bill. A special train left at 8 45 and a larger delegation went by automobile. Several hundred from the district attended.
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Chauncey
Chauncey-Dover
Columbus
Church Services In Chauncey Area
Chauncey area churches announce services for Sunday. Chauncey Church of Christ holds Church School at 9:30 a.m. and communion and morning worship at 10:30 led by Lois Ann Shafer. Young People meet at 7 p.m. Taylor Ridge and Trimble churches host 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. sermons by Rev. Gilbert Courtney. Greens Run Church of Christ observes Church Night Friday at 7 p.m. The Plains Church of the Nazarene features Rev. Drell Goff at 10:45 a.m. and 7 p.m. Chauncey M. E. Church holds Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. with Rev. Robert Lawrence preaching at 10:30 a.m. after the session.
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Chauncey
Chauncey Church of Christ
Lois Ann Shafer
Gilbert Courtney
Taylor Ridge Church of Christ
Trimble
Greens Run Church of Christ
Drell Goff
Plains Church of the Nazarene
Carrie Channell
Robert Lawrence
Chauncey M. E
Ladies Auxiliary to Start Quilt at March Meeting
The Hocking Local No. 8 Ladies Auxiliary met in the Community Room Tuesday evening. They decided to start a quilt at the next meeting and asked members to bring sewing supplies. The next gathering is Tuesday March 14 at 7:30 with a pot luck and an invitation to new members.
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the Plains
Hocking
Death of Mrs. Sarah Hibbard Near Chauncey
Mrs. Sarah Johnson Hibbard age 63 wife of Arthur L. Hibbard died at her Sturgis Michigan home after living near Chauncey. Funeral held Wednesday at Foglesong Funeral Home with burial in Sturgis. She leaves daughter Mrs. Raymond J. Renner and two grandsons Arthur and Warren Renner of Sturgis. Chauncey relatives attended.
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Chauncey
Sarah Johnson Hibbard
Arthur L. Hibbard
William Johnson
Sturgis
Mich
Foglesong
Hibbard
Dover Township
Daniel Johnson
Raymond J. Renner
Arthur
Warren Renner
Dan E. Johnson
Homer E. Johnson
Robert L. Harvey
Family Honors Man On 89th Birthday
Chauncey Moses J. Gardner celebrated his 89th birthday with a family dinner at his old home attended by relatives and friends. He received gifts and greetings and remains active for his age. Since the death of Mrs. Gardner three years ago Mr. and Mrs. John Hook have lived in the Gardner home.
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Chauncey
Moses J. Gardner
Gardner
John Hook
Dance Planned by Athens Eagles Lodge Aerie 529
Athens Eagles Aerie 529 announces a family dance for lodge members and their families scheduled for March 11. The event invites all members to bring relatives for an evening of social dancing and community fellowship.
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Athens Eagles
Aerie 529
Stansono Puinolax Cold Tablets Adaled by Stansbury Drug Co
An advertise for Stansono Puinolax Cold Tablets in chocolate color claiming a complete reliable cold remedy with guaranteed effectiveness. Distributed by The Stansbury Drug Co Middleport Ohio and through all dealers.
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Stansbury Drug CO
Middleport, O
Tuberculosis Association Officers Re‑elected in Athens
Athens County Tuberculosis and Health Association re elected for one year at the annual meeting in Athens City Hall. Harry A Mettler president C Bird vice president Lawrence G Worstell treasurer Miss Bertha Bridgeman secretary Mrs Oral Daugherty representative director. The group plans expanded school skin tests and X ray follow ups with local funding and National support.
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Athens County Tuberculosis and Health Association
Athens City Hall
Harry A. Mettler
Nelsonville
C. Bird
Athens
Lawrence G. Worstell
Bertha Bridgeman
Oral Daugherty
Irvin V. Shannon
Mettler
Seal Committee
National Tuberculosis Association
Athens County
B. B. Buckley
Frank G. Smith
Hermann Theisen
Walter Maccombs
Freda Smith
F. H. Krecker
O. C. Bird
Miss Bridgeman
Helen Fretz
Tions
Benjamin Knepper
Ohio Public Health Association
Mustard and Camphor Guaranteed To End Rheumatic Pains
Skoot liniment contains mustard and camphor and other pain relievers. The ad promises a refund if one or two applications do not relieve rheumatic lumbago or neuritis pains. A large bottle costs only a few cents and is available at any drugstore.
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Gallahers Drug Store
Eagles Initiate 11 New Members in Aerie Ceremony
Eleven new members were initiated into the Eagles Fraternal Order on Wednesday evening. The Athens Eagles Degree team conducted the ceremonies, bringing the aerie total to 460. Visitors from Murray City Aerie joined 130 in attendance as an oyster supper was served.
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Eagles
Athens Eagles
The
Aerie
Murray City
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