Athens County voters face 1941 off year elections
More than 200 officials and school board members will be chosen in Athens County in 1941 with primaries set for Aug 12 in Athens and Nelsonville and the general election on Nov 4. The piece lists candidates, incumbents, and offices across cities, villages, townships, and the county boards, including mayoral, council, treasurer, solicitor, and board positions.
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Athens County
Athens
Nelsonville
Albany
Amesville
Buchtel
Chauncey
Coolville
Trimble
Glouster
Jacksonville
Cliff Cornell
Athens City
J. S. Sherrard
Foster B. Cornwell
P. F. Good
George Minameyer
Robert J. Studer
Harry A. Wilson
L. W. Kelley
W. N. Russell
E. F. Stocklin
Oscar Fulton
Burns Fatal Bath Accident In Millfield
Robert Eldon Weekley three year old son of Mr and Mrs Robert Weekley Millfield Route 1 died Saturday morning at Sheltering Arms Hospital from burns he sustained Friday evening when he fell into a tub of boiling water his funeral is set for Monday at 10 at Millfield Holiness Church Rev Mingus to officiate burial in Hilltop Cemetery, friends may call Sunday at the family home.
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Robert Eldon Weekley
Robert Weekley
Millfield
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Robert Eldon
Thelma Faye
Bernadine Weekley
Vera Hillen
Bernard
Roy Mayles
Phillip Weekley
Mrs. Maxwell Dies Friday in Athens County
Mrs. Charles H. Maxwell 68 of Athens Route 4 died Friday at 6 30 p m in Sheltering Arms Hospital after a short illness and major operation. She taught in Athens County schools after attending Ohio University. Survived by husband Charles H Maxwell daughter Mrs H R Bowman son Dean grandson Ralph Maxwell and four sisters. Funeral at Clarks Chapel Church Monday at 2 p m with Rev Stanley Jeffery. Burial in adjoining cemetery. Visitation at Dowler and Ferguson Funeral Home Sunday.
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Charles H. Maxwell
Athens
Clarks Chapel
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Maxwell
Ohio University
Athens County
H. R. Bowman
Sandusky
Dean
Ralph Maxwell
Bessie Watkins
Long Beach
Calif
George Watkins
Shelby
Walter Kingery
Nevada
Amanda Sheridan
Stanley Jeffery
Dowler and Ferguson Funeral Home
Legion Plan A Meeting Tuesday March 11
A special meeting of the K. T. Crossen Post of the American Legion will convene Tuesday evening at 7 30 in Legion rooms on S Court Street. Commander E F Maurer says important business will be discussed.
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K. T. Crossen
The
American Legion
Legion Rooms
S. Court St
E. F. Maurer
Athens Reels Under This Year’s Heaviest Snowfall
Athenians woke to a heavy snow that blanketed the city from Friday night into Saturday. Weather observer Mrs C N France noted official measurements would wait until Sunday morning as temperatures fluctuated from a Friday high of 56 to a Friday night low of 29 and a Saturday high of 33.
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Athens
Snow Causes 8 Accidents In City Area
Slushy highways in the Athens area Friday night and Saturday led to eight accidents involving 11 cars and four trucks with two injuries. One driver, Harold Peacock, was fined for reckless operation.
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Athens
State Highway Patrol
Elsie Peacock
Harold Peacock
Richland Ave
Foster Pierce
Peacock
Cliff Cornell
W. E. Ellisesser
Portsmouth
Charles A. Lorentz
Albany
Louise Kelley
Pund St
Elisesser
Lorentz
A. C. Robinson
Wall
Coolville
J. F. Bautell
Flint
Mich
W. Decker
Pontiac
Dan McClain
Circleville
Route
Herman Dunfee
Mineral
No Worms, Just Snow Found by Early Bird
Mrs. C. A. Beasley reports a lone robin on a telephone wire near her Marietta Avenue home. The bird appeared frightened by the snow, seemed hungry, and gave a few weak chirps despite the cold.
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C. A. Beasley
Marietta Ave
Millikan to Remove Court Street Clock
A missile shattered the glass on the Court Street clock face maintained by C. C. Millikan. The owner will remove the clock this week. The timepiece has stood on Court Street for 37 years, first erected during Millikan's jewelry business days.
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Millikan
Court Street
C. C. Millikan
Court St
Hospital notes from Sheltering Arms report injuries and births
Frank Lands of Millfield Route 2 sustained chest injuries in a Chauncey Mine No 25 accident and is recovering at Sheltering Arms Hospital. James King of Wolfe Street Athens had emergency surgery Friday night, John Stevenson of Glouster Route 1 had a major operation Saturday morning. Carl Kemp of Glouster and Charles Murray of Millfield announce the birth of sons at Sheltering Arms Hospital, with times. Gertrude Pritchard of Beckley Apartments Athens underwent a minor operation Saturday morning. Mrs Myr Bolin of Zaleski was released from Sheltering Arms Saturday.
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Frank Lands
Millfield
Chauncey Mine
Sheltering Arms Hospital
James King
Wolfe St
Athens
John Stevenson
Charles Murray
Gertrude Pritchard
Beckley Apts
Myr Bolin
Zaleski
Sheltering Arms
Welding Training Opens At Armature Works In Athens
The Athens Armature and Machine Works and Athens High School run a 12 week welding course for 15 unemployed men aged 25 to 35 as part of a national defense program. Start was Jan 27. six weeks complete with 30 hours weekly between 4 and 10 pm.
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National Defense
Athens Armature and Machine Works
Athens High School
WPA
Doe Totow Shin Sha
A. W. Matters
Armature Works
Harper C. Pendry
Athens
H. L. Heusch
Pendry
Pincelli Sues Albany for Unpaid Bills Total 903.49
Pincelli filed suit in Common Pleas Court against the Village of Albany for unpaid charges on limestone and bituminous material supplied from May 14 to June 13, 1940. The total sought is 903.49 with partial payments noted, including 300 settled and 16 due.
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Common Pleas Court
Briel F. Pincelli
Albany
Clinton St
Pincelli
Carpenter St
Easterling Named Deere Company Tractor Dealer
B E Dunn district supervisor of John Deere Plow Co announced Saturday that Allen Easterling 31 N Shafer St had been appointed dealer for the companys full line of tractors and farm machinery A free motion picture will be shown Tuesday at 730 pm at the Shafer St address illustrating the manufacture and use of farming equipment with a full line of implements on display.
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B. E. Dunn
John Deere Plow Co
Allen Easterling
N. Shafer St
Shafer St
Presbyterians to Hold Early Sunday Service Start Time
The First Presbyterian Church opens a series of early morning services at 9:45 each Sunday through March, with standard 10:45 services remaining. This week Rev. F. E. Lachs preaches on Will the Prodigal Come Home.
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First Presbyterian Church
F. E. Lachs
Lodge inspection set at Amesville March 13
Amesville Lodge No. 278 F and A M will meet Thursday night March 13 at 8 o clock in the Masonic Hall for an inspection by W O Porter of Malta. All Masons are invited to attend.
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Amesville
Amesville Lodge No
Masonic Hall
W. O. Porter
Malta
Veterans Meet Monday Conrath-Bean Chapter No 37
Disabled American Veterans of World War II chapter 37 will meet Monday evening March 10 in their club rooms at the Armory announced Commander Earnest McGraner.
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Conrath-Bean
Armory
Earnest McGraner
Eagles Club Pep Rally Set for March 12
A pep rally will be held Wednesday night March 12 at the Athens Eagles Lodge. Deputy organizer Paul Hogan of Lima will speak at 7 30 PM. Lunch will be served after the meeting.
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Athens Eagles Lodge
Paul Hogan
Lima
Shorthand Becomes Compulsory Study for Sheffield Police
The Sheffield police force comprising 600 men will be required to study shorthand as part of their training. This move aims to improve report writing and communication within the force and enhance efficiency in daily policing duties.
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Sheffield
England
Interview for county home posts draws thirteen couples
Thirteen couples and one single man sought positions of superintendent and matron at the Athens County Infirmary after the death of D. H. Daugherty. Commission action on appointments expected within the week with multiple Chauncey Athens and surrounding-area residents among the applicants.
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Athens County Infirmary
Athens County
D. H
Bert) Daugherty
Carl H. Brown
Chauncey
Lawrence Reeves
Jay Carsey
Elliott St
Athens
Ray Shafer
Maplewood Drive
A. L. Jandes
Stewart
Charles F. DeWees
Deanville
Granville Gillogly
Albany
James Medley Dies at Home in Torch Friday
Funeral services for James A. Medley age 86 who died at his home in Torch Friday afternoon will be held Monday at 1 30 PM at the First Baptist Church in Torch. Interment will follow in the nearby cemetery. He was a farmer and is survived by a daughter Mrs Stephen Rogers of Harrietsville a brother Fred Medley of Sardis O and a sister Mrs Rowena Nixon who lived with him.
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James A. Medley
Torch
First Baptist Church
Medley
Stephen Rogers
Harrietsville
Fred Medley
Sardis
Rowena Nixon
Urges Early Purchase of Automobile Plates
Deputy Register of Motor Vehicles David Johnson warned motorists to buy their tags now to avoid end of month congestion. He noted only 325 passenger and 20 truck tags sold last week, versus over 4 000 passenger and 1 000 truck tags in March last year.
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Register of Motor Vehicles
David Johnson
Johnson
Odd Fellows Meeting Draws 95 Attendees in Athens Area
Eighty members and 15 guests attended the Athens Vinton County Odd Fellows Association gathering with the Glouster Lodge on Friday night. Speakers included M. M. Bryson of Jacksonville Trimble Schools and Glouster’s William Golding, with remarks from Mayor Thomas Williams Sr and Rev. Thompson. Carmi Shafer, honored for 50 years in the order, received recognition as musical groups Byers children and Wallace brothers provided entertainment.
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Athens- Vinton County
Odd Fellows Association
Glouster Odd Fellows Lodge
M. M. Bryson
Jacksonville-Trimble
H. M. Bennett
William Golding
Glouster
C. O. Chapman
McArthur
Thomas Williams
Thompson
Methodist Church
Carmi Shafer
New Marshfield
Byers
Wallace Brothers Quartet
Girl Scouts Cookie Sale Nets 92 400
Athens Girl Scouts sold 1 848 boxes of cookies to raise funds for Camp Rotan equipment. Mrs. John C. Henry announced the total, noting a 516 box increase from last year. Prizes will be awarded at the Annual Birthday Dinner March 17 at the Methodist Church to honor top sellers.
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Athens
Rotan
John C. Henry
Methodist Church
Lenore
Dinsmoor
Nancy Ann Smith
Florine Conner
Emma McCrum
Jean Baird
Joanne Blair
Iva Vance
Patricia Wright
Laura Jean Anderson
Donna Jean Buck
Margaret Ann Sprague
Linda Pedigo
Jacqueline Deen
Ann Nickoson
Ilene Gibbs
Lee Hawk
Erma Harmon
Nancy Rosser
Patty Gilbert
Jeanette Porter
Troop
Donna Jean Higgens
Sally Algeo
Bonnie Lee Herron
Nancy Householder
Maxine Moore
Alice Newcomb
Patricia Rohrer
Virginia Dabritz
Mary Anne Sarver
Martha Jo Wise
Dee Henry
Jean Vercoe
Suzanne Laughlin
Jo Ann Stewart
Wright Will Address Rome Grange Meeting
Athens County Extension Agent Ross Wright will speak before the Rome Grange at its Wednesday night meeting in the Grange Hall Stewart. He will show slide pictures and discuss the Wooster Egg Auction planned for Southeastern Ohio. Reba Marshall will present a short literary program. All Rome District farmers are urged to attend.
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Athens County
Ross Wright
Rome Grange
Grange Hall
Stewart
Wright
Ohio
Reba Marshall
Rome
Extension of Scouting to Rural Sections Proposed
District Scouting Committee in Athens outlines plans to organize new Boy Scout troops in rural Hock Hocking Area. Roy Dupler presides as discussions cover camp site development, water supply, patrol leader training, and fire tower projects with U.S. Forest Service. Representatives from Health Safety Camping and Finance committees attend along with Parkersburg scout executive R D Dalrymple and local leaders.
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Hock-Hocking
Athens High School
Roy Dupler
Dupler
United States Forest Service
R. D. Dalrymple
Parkersburg
Kootaga Area
America
Arch Knowlton
C. D. Samford
Joseph R. Stratton
Ed Cole
Carl House
Cuff Cornell
Ross Wright
B. B. Buckley
Bart Davidson
P. A. Langston
E. J. Arnold
D. W. Gilmore
Rumor Cleared By Camp Shelby Captain
Mrs. Ben James of 304 West Union Street received a letter from Captain E. E. Carmichael at Camp Shelby stating William James, in service at the camp, was not confined for disorderly conduct. The captain said he will be released soon, addressing exaggerated stories circulating in Athens.
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Ben James
Union St
E. E. Carmichael
Camp Shelby
Athens
James
William
Carmichael
McCleary Clinic Offers Free Piles Health Book
Excisior Springs Missouri clinic promotes a 22 page free book on piles hemorrhoids fistula and colon disorders. Send postcard to request copy at no charge. Ends with call to action.
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McCleary Clinic
Elms Blvd
Excisior Springs
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Arthur Kennedy
John Barrows, Sr
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Nelsonville Memorial Co
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Legion
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Henry Barnhart
Floodwood
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Eldon Walburn
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Henry E. Miller, Jr
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Wilbur D. Ramsey
Athens Country Club
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Federal Reserve System
Armature
Mary Elizabeth Lasher
Easterling
Deere Company
Presbyterians
James Medley
Swanson's
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Buckeye
Odd Fellows Meeting
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