Ten Million Land Purchase Fund Becomes Congress Issue
The Wayne National Forest land optioning in southeastern Ohio awaits a $10,000,000 congressionally funded land purchase bill. R B McKennan, forest supervisor, says options on 9,000 acres in five units remain active with 50,000 total acres under consideration. About 1,200 options are ready to mail once funds are approved.
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Wayne National Forest
Congress
R. B. McKennan
Wayne Forest
McKennan
Hocking Valley
National Forest Reservation Commission
Reservation Commission
Forest Service
Columbus
County Candidate Dr Worley Seeks Coroner Nomination
Dr. M. J. Worley, a Republican candidate for coroner in the May 12 primary, is described as born in Marion Indiana and educated at West Virginia Wesleyan, Ohio State University, and Kirksville College of Osteopathy and Surgery. He moved to Athens in 1927, has practiced there since, is a member of the American Legion, and is married with two children.
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Athens County
M. JD. Worley
Marion
Ind
West Virginia Wesleyan
Ohio State University
Kirksville College of Osteopathy and Surgery
Kirksville
Worley
Athens
American Legion
Bank of Athens allowed to answer in Common Pleas case
In Common Pleas the Bank of Athens may file an answer to Security Savings Bank amended petition. In Probate Court Winnie Baughman guardian must post an additional bond of 100 dollars and may sell certain estate properties. Executors appointed include Arthur T. Stuart and Columbia K. Ford. Will of Marcella Davis to probate. Dowler estate gross value 17036.80 with net 9471.08. widow Etta Ferguson Dowler heir. inheritance tax 44.71 due.
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Bank of Athens
Security Savings Bank
Lenore Erwin
Fiverce
William Erwin
Winnie Baughman
Mary Louise Baughman
Jessie Williams
Dora Robinson
Arthur T. Stuart
Margaret Woodyard
Columbia K. Ford
Charles H. Ford
Marcella Davis
P. G. Dowler
Etta Ferguson Dowler
Free 14 Hours Then Back to Jail Again
Henderson Richardson of Buchtel was freed from Athens County Jail after serving a fine for assault and battery. Fourteen hours later he was jailed again on the same charge filed by his wife Dorothy Richardson. He pleaded guilty before Magister T. R. Bennett, was fined $25 with $15 suspended on good behavior, and returned to serve the new sentence.
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Athens County
Henderson Richardson
Buchtel
Dorothy Richardson
T. R. Bennett
Richardson
Pay on WPA Taking Drop
The semi monthly WPA payroll for Athens County totals 36025.62 for 1333 workers a decline of 6668.05 and 404 employees from March high. Some checks issued at projects today by timekeepers others will be distributed Monday. Payroll remains higher than April 15 cut but last two weeks show 3 fewer workers and 1991.19 less payroll.
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Athens County
Athens County Relief Program Birthday Remembrance
On its third birthday, Athens County recalls the origins of relief orders begun May 8 1953 when county trustees were empowered to issue funds to heads of families. Initially $1.50 weekly plus 24 cents per additional member, with work for food orders and $2.80 per day credit. By then about 5,500 cases representing around 22,000 people existed, later transitioning to CWA FAHRA and WPA as the relief burden shifted within the county.
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State Relief Commission
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Athens County
CWA
FAHRA
WPA
Courthouse Meeting Showed GOP Lead in Candidate List
Athens League of Women Voters hosted a courthouse event presenting 31 candidates. Republicans dominated with 24 candidates showings to seven Democrats, while attendees urged broader civic involvement and larger venues for future elections.
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Athens League of Women Voters
Congress
Edwin A. Jones
DO J Kleffner
Court of Appeals
Frank DeLay
Dr. FE. [LeFever
Verner F. Metcall
H. T. Phillips
George A. Banks
S. M. Johnson
Roy Pierce
Court of Common Pleas
O. F. Rowland
Wheat area and production rise in two decades
Over the last twenty years global wheat area increased by more than 20 percent and production by more than 25 percent, reflecting substantial gains in cultivation and output across major growing regions.
New Clover Farm Unit Formed in Hornell New York
Empire Produce Co. of Elmira with Hornell and Binghamton branches affiliates with Clover Farm Stores to develop a Clover Farm retail unit in Hornell and vicinity. Stafford C. Cleveland president. Roy F. Frohmer vice-president and Hornell manager. Vance Breeze received 8000 for a 3 mile flight in a government test.
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New York
Hornell, N. Y
Empire Produce Co
Elmira
N. Y
Hornell and
Binghamton
Clover Farm Stores
National
Eno-Operative Group
Hornell and Vicinity
New York State
Stafford CC. Cleveland
Elmira House
Roy F. Frohmer
Hornell House
Clover Farm
Vance Breeze
Big Castles Topple At WPA Nursery School
A morning at the WPA Nursery School in Athens East Side shows 30 toddlers ages two to four enjoying play, toys, crafts, and a scheduled day including lunch and nap time. Miss Beulah Higgins leads with staff Ruth Dinsmoore and NYA helpers, as WPA funds cover expenses.
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Athens East Side School
Teddy
Beulah Higgins
West Side
Athens Schol Board
Miss Higgins
Ruth Dinsmoore
Frances Carmen
Marel Haning
NYA
Marcia Green
Higgins
Jackson
the Plains
Lady O'Brien
Columbus
Mary Mulligan
Athens County
Plains School Festival Adorns May Display of World Dance
The Plains School annual May Festival showcased 300 pupils in the High School Auditorium. From First Grade Dutch dance to Russian galleys and Japanese cherry blossom numbers, acts portrayed global harmony through music, dance, and storytelling.
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Farth
Plains
Alta Cooper
Charity Worker To Be Service Forum Speaker
Mrs. Anna Rudd Wara executive secretary of Associated Charities Cincinnati will speak at the Athens County Social Service Forum dinner at the Colonial next Thursday May 14 at 7 o clock on Next Steps in County Welfare and relief. Police pressed their search for a man they described as a pyromaniac after a fourth gas fire in the same street in three nights.
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Anna Rudd Wara
Associated Charities
Cincinnati
Athens County Social Service Forum
Nelsonville Doctor Seeks Democratic State Committeeman Post
Dr C G Dew of Nelsonville enters the May 12 primary for Democratic state central committeeman in the Tenth District. A physician for 30 years, he served in World War I and is a Mason and member of Knights of Pythias Elks American Legion and Faglea.
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Athens County
C. G. Dew
Nelsonville
Democratic State Central
Doctor Dew
Knights of Pythias, Elks, American Legion
Faglea
Mine closures reduce district pollution in April report
Clarence Kelly announces 745 mine closings in 12 counties of the Athens district. Closures cut acid mine drainage from abandoned mines. counties list closures from Hocking to Noble with figures for each. In a separate brief, Nazi student group Tron Guard declares a three day strike in Bucharest protesting arrests of leaders.
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Hocking
Muskingum
Meigs
Jackson
Perry
Lawrence
Morgan
Vinton
Athens
Callia
Guernsey
And
Nobile
Bucharest
Romania
Tron Guard
Art Department Shown as Athens High School Highlight
Athens High School presents its art department as the most exciting spot, with Miss Helen Cornwell guiding projects from clay figures to watercolors. Ninth graders sculpt busts and animals, while students sketch scenes outdoors and create decorative murals depicting music, art, and dance.
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Tire Athens High School
Weather in Athens Shines as Heat Reaches Ninety Twos
In 1990s Athens residents endured a 92 degree day that melted tar, sparked sun dress wear, and boosted ice cream sales. The night cooled to 54 degrees with a 60 degree morning start, and forecasters expect no rain until Saturday when showers and storms bring cooler air.
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Athens
Athena
Thiia
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