Metcalf to Run for Attorney General in 1938
Athens area politics heat up as state senator Meta lf announces bid for Ohio attorney general. Dr H T Phillips of Athens expected to seek the Senate seat, backed by Washington County GOP leaders and Noble County members. Other local figures including Francis White file for probate judge, while county commissioners race draws multiple contenders.
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Athens
Ohi
Metcalf
Dr. Phillips
State Senate
Verner Ex Metcalf
Ohio
H. T. Phillips
Senate
Davey
Phillips
Athens County
Washington County
Noble County
Washington
Morgan, Hocking
Fairfield Counties
Monroe County
Jenkins
Francis White
How You Learn to Fly Ends with Private Pilot Certificate
The concluding installment recounts a beginner pilot’s test at Columbus for a private pilot rating with Bureau of Air Commerce examiners. After tense spins and maneuvers from 3 000 to 2 000 feet, a risky approach and a final landing, the author earns the Certificate of Competency Private Pilot. He notes mix of relief and motivation to continue training.
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Bob Swift
Swiftair
Athens
Bureau of Air Commerce
Columbus
Port Columbus
Plan Meeting for Athens County Outdoor Camp Dinners
Final plans for financing the Athens County outdoor camp for underprivileged children are prepared at a joint meeting of camp committee sections and the Athens County Ministerial Association in Coolville Methodist Church. The plan includes March dinners countywide to raise funds for supplies and equipment, with times set to avoid conflicts and the association directing moral and spiritual administration. The camp, started last summer under Probate Judge Louis Tyroler, will run next summer at Birch Hollow near Carbondale in York Township, with finance and administration groups meeting, and 11:15 a.m. courthouse departure.
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Athens County
Athens County Ministerial Association
Coolville Methodist Church
Louis Tyroler
Birch Hollow
Carbondale
York Township
Salvation Army Sunday Services Outline
The Salvation Army lists Sunday School at 9 45 a m with The Forgiver of Injuries, 11 a m service with Mrs Hillis on The Earnest, 6 15 p m Young People meeting on How Should Sunday Serve Man, 7 45 Salvation Service with Captain Hillis speaking on Idolatry Ancient and Modern.
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Salvation Army
Athens Grange Program Features Entertainers
Athens Grange met Thursday night with a home economics committee named. Members listed on the committee included Dorothy Frank Edith Jacoby Ada Daugherty Naomi Vernon and others. Talks recitations and musical numbers were presented by Mary Hope W H McClain John Hope Dorothy Frank Hattie Webb and J W Liebrand. A pot luck dinner will honor members born in January February and March next Thursday at the hall.
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Athens Grange
Dorothy Frank
Edith Jacoby
Ada Daugherty
Naomi Vernon
Brattes King
W. H. McClain
John Hope
Mary Mansfield
H. R. Jacoby
Mary Hope
Hattie Webb
J. W. Liebrand
Deniel Pleads Not Guilty After Route 6 Collision
Daniel Shields of Athens on Route 6 pleads not guilty to driving while intoxicated after a Thursday collision between his coal truck and another car. He appeared before Judge F Rowland Friday following his arrest by the State Highway Patrol.
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Collin Shields
Athens
F. Rowland
State Highway Patrol
School warns pupils on dangers of street skating
Corporal Joseph Grogan of the state highway patrol spoke to Mechanicsburg students on Friday warning of risks from roller skating in the street. Pupils have been skating along Richland Ave.
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Joseph Grogan
State Highway Patrol
Mechanicsburg
Richland Ave
Bride and Groom of 1937 Seek Divorces in Athens Court
Two divorce suits filed in Athens County Common Pleas Court allege adultery and gross neglect. Mrs. Bessie Cable seeks a divorce from William Earl Cable of McCuneville Perry County, married Sept 8 1937 in Greenup Kentucky, with no children. James H Sampson, father of three, seeks a divorce from Mrs. Freda Sampson, married Dec 24 1937, alleging gross neglect and infidelity.
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Athens County Common Pleas Court
Bessie Cable
William Earl Cable
McCuneville
Perry County
Greenup
James H. Sampson
Freda Sampson
McCracken Re-Elected Dean at Atlantic City Convention
Mrs. T. C. McCracken and Dean McCracken returned from the National Association of Colleges and Departments of Education convention in Atlantic City New Jersey. Dean McCracken was re-elected national president of Kappa Delta Pi the national honorary education fraternity.
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T. C. McCracken
National Association of Colleges and Departments of Education
Atlantic City
N. J
Dean McCracken
Kappa Delta Pi
Beasley Rally Promotes National Used Car Week
About 300 dealers and employees at the Fred R. Beasley Co rally in the Berry Hotel discussed the nationwide campaign to boost used car sales. Speakers including F R Beasley stressed breaking business lethargy to lift new car output and payrolls while film reels showcased Ford Dearborn and Glacier National Park. Hosts from Columbus and Beasley agencies across Lancaster, Logan, Nelsonville, Glouster, Wellston, and Jackson attended.
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Berry Hotel
Fred R. Beasley Co
Beasley
Ford Dealers
Ford
Dearborn
Mich
Glacier National Park
Columbus
T. J. O'Neil
R. H. Law
George Locke
E. S. Church
N. W. Ayers Co
J. P. Gordon
Don Sweeney
Francis King
Lancaster
Wesley Ogg
Logan
Frank Huddy
Nelsonville
Merrill Ogg
Glouster
R. B. Starr
Wellston
al Godde
Jackson
World War Veteran John Hunt Dies at Home
World War veteran John Jack Hunt 48 died Saturday morning at his home on South High Street after a long illness. Born in Waterford Ireland he enlisted in 1918 served with Co D 40th Division and Sanitary Squad No 62, discharged April 1919. He earned the Croix de Guerre Purple Heart Victory and Wyoming Service Medals. He belonged to Disabled Veterans VFW and the American Legion. Funeral arrangements were not yet announced.
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John
Jack) Hunt
S. High St
Mr. Hunt
Cody
Wyo
United States
Co. D
Camp Sherman
Waterford
Ireland
James F Smith Dies At Residence In Athens County
Funeral services for James F. Smith age 78 who died Saturday at his home 246 East State Street will be held Monday at noon at the residence in charge of Rev. Rice of Guysville Burial will be in Canaanville Cemetery He was born in Ralls County Missouri moved to Athens County near Canaanville at age ten and had lived in Athens for twenty years He is survived by his wife Flossie Stalder Smith two sisters Mrs Ella Blakely and Miss May Smith both of Athens and five nephews Friends may call at the home at any time.
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James F. Smith
E. State St
Rice
Guysville
Canaanville
Mr. Smith
Ralls County
Athens County
Athens
Flossie Stalder Smith
Ella Blakely
May Smith
Foster Starlin Wins in Rome FFA Pest Hunt
Foster Starlin won the Rome Township Future Farmers of America pest hunt which closed February 28 per advisor Harland Martin. Homer Mansfield was second and Ralph Bartlett third. Contestants destroyed hawks, crows, sparrows, starlings, rats and mice. Plans for the All Agricultural banquet on April 1.
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Foster Starlin
Rome Township
Future Farmers of America
Harland Martin
Homer Mansfield
Ralph Bartlett
OU Exhibit To Be Viewed by Fifty Schools
The College of Fine Arts at Ohio University sends three photo based exhibits through the state to about 50 high schools. Photographs by photography students under Raymond Paul showcase dramatic art painting and allied arts and music. Exhibits travel to Athens High School March 7 8 and 9 with Public Relations funding as part of a goodwill program listing many Ohio and West Virginia schools.
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College of Fine Arts
Ohio University
Raymond Paul
L. C. Mitchell
Athens High School
Jackson
Nelsonville
Logan
Rockbridge
Lancaster
Columbus
Zanesville
Marietta
Pomeroy
Gallipolis
Lronton
Portsmouth
Springfield
Guysville Man Fined For Children's Neglect
Earl Metcalf of Guysville pleaded guilty before Judge Louis Tyroler in Athens County Probate Court to a charge of contributing to the dependency and neglect of children. He was fined 10 dollars and sentenced to 30 days in jail. His wife pleaded not guilty and must report for trial Monday. The complaint says the couple left home on February 26 and did not return until March 3, and Metcalf was warned not to appear before his family while intoxicated.
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Earl Metcalf
Guysville
Louis Tyroler
Athens County
Metcalfs
Metcalf
Ohio University Professor Elected National President
Dr Edith F E Beechel professor of education at Ohio University was elected national president of the Supervisors of Student Teaching at their Atlantic City New Jersey meeting.
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Edith FE. Beechel
Ohio University
Supervisors of
Atlantic City
N. J
Hillis Couple to Attend Officer's Convention in Cincinnati
Capt. and Mrs. William B. Hillis will depart Monday to attend the Officer's Convention at Salvation Army Headquarters in Cincinnati. Twenty two corps from Southeastern Ohio and Northeastern Kentucky will be represented.
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William B. Hillis
Salvation Army
Cincinnati
Ohio
Kentucky
Funeral for Infant Larry Lee Flanders Near Guysville
Infant Larry Lee Flanders son of Mr and Mrs Howard Flanders had funeral services at their home near Guysville conducted by Rev and Mrs D Vause Snyder of New Lexington. Burial followed in Asbury Cemetery.
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Larry Lee
Howard Flanders
Guysville
D. Vause Snyder
New Lexington
Asbury Cemetery
Massive Mine No 6 shutdown leaves 1200 jobless in Athens County
The Millfield Mine No 6 of the Sunday Creek Coal Co. suspended operations Friday, leaving about 1,200 workers unemployed. Earlier, Mine 267 at Handdon cut 350 jobs. County officials discussed using $5,000 for road work with township trustees, but WPA constraints and county funds limit relief.
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Athens County
Millfield
Sunday Creek Coal Co
Oral Daugherty
Hunterdon
Trimble
B. F. Beckler, Jr
Athens Peace Council Meeting To Discuss International Conflict
The Athens Peace Council plans a 4 p.m. Wednesday round table on the third floor East Wing to discuss potential measures to prevent international conflict. The Hill-Shepard bill now before Congress will be among the topics. Interested persons are invited to attend.
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Athens Peace Council
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