County officials overhaul staff in economy drive
Richard W. Wilson loses the commissioners clerk post as Athens County adopts an economy program. The office is locked and the exact action awaits a vote. Auditor C. O. Gibson says duties will fall to him while Democratic lawmakers probe irregularities and contracts amid potential election plans for Wilson.
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Richard W
Dick) Wilson
Wilson
Walter Maccombs
Maccombs
Ira Whitmore
Frank Minner
Marietta
C. O. Gibson
Whitmore
Athens County Democratic Executive Committee
WPA
Democratic Committee
Democratic Executive Committee
Athens Milk Ranks With Best in Ohio
Health board officials told the Athens City Council the city’s milk supply is first quality, with next discussions on meat preparation and marketing to follow. Ralph M. Leonard of the U S Public Health Service traced milk development and demonstrated testing methods for the city’s supply. Representatives of civic groups will be invited to attend the next meeting.
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Athens City
Health Board
Athens
Ralph M. Leonard
United States Public Health Service
Ohio University
J. M. Higgins
Council
R. J. Studer
H. G. Stalder
Shannon Ave
Millions Seek Relief From Tired Feeling With Olive Tablets
The feature notes many readers suffer fatigue despite sleep, blaming constipation. It promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle laxative aiding bile flow without harsh drugs, claiming broad use. Sold by druggists at 15 30 and 60 cents.
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Nature
Dr. Edwards
John Newcomb Opens Law Office in Athens
John F. Newcomb former Athens High School science teacher and supervising critic at Ohio University has opened a law office in Room 4 of the Cline Building. A 1925 Ohio Wesleyan graduate with a 1931 Columbia Master’s, he studied law at Ohio State two and a quarter years and was admitted to the bar on February 14. He is a Republican member of Sigma Nu and Gamma Eta Gamma, married to Mary Louise Hartnell, with a five year old daughter, and the Newcombs reside at 116 North Lancaster Street.
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John F. Newcomb
Athens High School
Ohio State University Law School
Cline
Newcomb
Ohio Wesleyan
Columbia University
Ohio University
Ohio State
Sigma Nu
Gamma Eta Gamma
Mary Louise Hartnell
W. B. Hartnell
Beverly
Athens
Newcombs
N. Lancaster St
Child Study Club to Host Topic Night
Mrs Homer Brown of First Street will host the Child Study Club Thursday at 7 30 pm Topic leader will be Mrs William Mansfield The meeting focuses on discussion of the evening's topic with members attending from the local community
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Homer Brown
First St
William Mansfield
Athens Council Tackles Wandering Dogs and Street Safety
Athens city officials, led by Mayor Cornell, push dog confinement at night and regular dog wardens patrols after numerous reports of dogs roaming yards and gardens. The council also approves street paving assessments, expands police power to arrest suspicious loiterers, and reviews meat and dairy inspection plans with health officials to protect public health.
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Athens
Cornell
West State St
J. S. Sherrard
Athens National Bank
Will Hold Meetings on Farm Plan in County
Athens County farmers are urged to attend a series of meetings this week to learn the 1938 Farm Bill provisions. The first session is tonight at Albany High School at 8 o’clock, followed by Athens Grange Hall tomorrow, Troy High School Thursday, and Stewart High School Friday.
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Athens County
County Soil Conservation Office
Albany High School
Athens Grange Hall
Troy High School
Stewart High School
Dalton Chosen County Leader of GOP Clubs
John S. Dalton of Athens was elected president of the Executive Committee of the Young Republican Clubs of Athens County at a meeting at Twin Pines. The 14 township clubs will be represented on the county committee, with officers named including Harry Richards, Charlotte Peck, Wilbur Imes, Francis White, Andrew Jackson, and Dalton. The group formed a constitution, will not endorse a primary candidate, and plans quarterly meetings beginning May 2.
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John S. Dalton
Athens
Young Republican Clubs
Athens County
Twin Pines
E. State St
Harry Richards
Glouster
Charlotte Peck
Carbondale
Wilbur Imes
Francis White
Nelsonville
Andrew Jackson
Chauncey
Dalton
Girl Scout Luncheon Set By Athens Council
The Athens Girl Scout Council hosts a luncheon at 12:15 p.m. Thursday at the Presbyterian Church honoring Olga Carlson, training course director opening March 24. Troop and council members plus interested adults are invited. Carlson will discuss What Scouting Means to Your Community. Reservations with listed committee chairs.
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Athens
Roger Connor
Ames Bern Seniors Stage Small Town Romeo Play
Ames Bern High School seniors present Small Town Romeo at 8 p.m. March 25 in the high school auditorium. Miss Kathryn Kern directs the mystery comedy featuring Lucy Keirns Mary Ellen Ogg Clairabelle Eckard Frances Ruth Taylor Elizabeth Ann Kuhns Dean Russell Elwood Stanley Jesse Nagle Gala Fleming and Dean Woolley with a small admission charged.
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Ames-Bern High School
Romeo
Lucy Keirns
Mary Ellen Ogg
Clairabelle Eckard
Frances Ruth Taylor
Elizabeth Ann Kuhns
Dean Russell
Elwood Stanley
Jesse Nagle
Gale Fleming
Dean Woolley
Kathryn Kern
Landlord Sues for Unpaid Rent in Athens Court
Alvin D. Cline of 1 Pearl St Athens seeks $237.75 rent from John H. and Bertha Lockard plus 6 percent interest for unpaid amounts since February 1935 in Athens County Common Pleas Court.
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Alvin D. Cline
Pearl St
Athens
John H
Bertha Lockard
Athens County Common Pleas Court
Cline
Judge Urges PTA to Model Conduct for Children
Judge Henry A. Robison, chief of the State Division of Public Assistance, urged Athens High School PTA members to set a positive example for children. He stressed home, church, and school roles in character development and called Parenthood an important responsibility.
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State Division of Public Assistance E
Parent-Teachers Association
Athens High School
Portage County
Robison
Judge Robison
Athens
County Boards of Public Assistance
Damage suit filed over 437 dollars in Athens
The State Automobile Insurance Co. filed a $437.27 damage suit in Athens County Common Pleas Court against Charles McAfee of Athens. The strike occurred December 16, 1937, at the State Routes 31 and 682 intersection near Beaumont. Stocklen’s eastbound car hit McAfee’s after entering the intersection, with Stocklen seeking to recover damages.
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Charles McAfee
Athens
Athens County
McAfee
Stocklen
Mrs Elizabeth Mead Dies After Operation
Mrs Elizabeth Mead died at Good Samaritan Hospital Zanesville after an operation. Funeral services were held in Crooksville. She is survived by husband Leo Mead and two daughters Mrs Cletus Schuler and Mrs Phillip Moore.
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Cletus Schuler
Morris Ave
Crooksville
Elizabeth Mead
Mead
Athens
Good Samaritan Hospital
Zanesville
Leo
Schuler
Phillip Moore
Grass Fire Extinguished at Worstell Home
Firemen responded to a grass fire at the residence of Lawrence Worstell at 91 University Terrace yesterday afternoon. No property damage was reported.
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Lawrence Worstell
University Terrace
Found $3.76 Boosts Athens County Fresh Air Camp Funds
The Athens County Fresh Air Camp for underprivileged children opened its account with $3.76 found in last year’s records of Judge Louis Tyroler, sponsor of the movement. The treasury cleared all 1937 camp bills leaving a $4.26 balance before soliciting for the 1938 program. Plans to raise the major portion of funds for the enlarged camp proceed, with announcements expected soon.
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Athens County
Louis Tyroler
Treasury
Tyroler
Community 4-H Committee Names Advisors and Plans Enrollments
A Amesville committee of leaders met last night to shape 4 H Club work for youth. Mrs Ernest Grosvenor will be girls advisor and Dale Mosier boys advisor. IL A Best named permanent chairman. enrollments in live stock and crops urged immediately. Ross Wright county agent to meet Amesville boys on Monday March 28.
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Amesville
Ernest Grosvenor
Dale Mosier
IL. A. Best
Ross Wright
Taber Elected President of Farmers' and Traders' Insurance Co
Louis J. Taber of Columbus, president of the National Grange, is named president of the Farmers' and Traders' Insurance Co., the Grange's official insurer, in an announcement issued today.
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Louis J. Taber
Columbus
National Grange
Farmers’ and Traders’ Insurance Co
The
Grange
Spring Heat Surges to 86 as Temperatures Rise
The second day of spring saw a sharp warm up with temperatures reaching 86 degrees after an 80 degree noon high. Yesterday’s peak stood at 78 as the warm spell continues.
All-Bran Breakfast Promises Relief From Constipation
An old advice note promotes Kellogg's All-Bran as a cure for constipation. It explains bulk as undigested matter aiding elimination, advocates daily cereal with water, and notes All-Bran contains vitamin B and iron from Kellogg in Battle Creek, sold by grocers.
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Kellogg
Battle Creek
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