Graduates Set for 11 Area Commencement Exercises
May 10 1939 report lists 268 seniors across 11 county high schools. Speakers include Charles Sawyer at Albany High May 24, E N Dietrich at Hollister May 25, Dr Roy Burkhart at Rome May 29, H L Sullivan at Shade May 25, and Dr H T Houf at Troy May 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies Sawyer
Albany
E. N. Dietrich
Hollister
Dick Smith
Ames-Bern
Sawyer
Roy Burkhart
First Community Church
Columbus
Rome High
H. L. Sullivan
Marietta
Shade
H. T. Houf
Ohio University
Troy
Clark
Buchtel
Edna Finch Dies at Home in Columbus
Mrs Edna Hayes Finch a former Athens resident died at her Columbus home. Funeral services set for Friday at 1 30 PM at Mt Zion Baptist Church with Rev A W Brown officiating. Burial in W Union Street Cemetery. She leaves husband William Finch a son also named William Finch Jr her mother Mrs Reda Hayes of Columbus two sisters Mrs Pamela Richardson and Mrs Florence Franklin Columbus two nieces Mrs Lucille Campbell Columbus and Miss Mary Ellen Harper Pomeroy and a nephew Wade Franklin Jr Columbus. Daughter Marion and her father A J Hayes preceded her in death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Hayes Finch
Athens
Columbus
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
A. W. Brown
W. Union St
Finch
William Finch
William Finch, Jr
Reda Hayes
Pamela Richardson
Florence Franklin
Lucille Campbell
Mary Ellen Harper
Pomeroy
Wade Franklin, Jr
Marion
A. J. Hayes
Norway Spruce Planted In Walk at Courthouse Corner
A community effort at the Athens Courthouse deposits a large Norway spruce with its roots beneath the pavement and top level with county auditor windows. Donated by J. C. Mitchell Beverly, planted under Garden Club supervision, with eight smaller evergreens nearby and plans for riverbank and highway plantings pending further contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Auditor's Office
Athens Garden
J. C. Mitchell
Beverly
Connett Greenhouse
McBee Co
J. J. Crumley
A. B. Roe
Garden Club
Courthouse
Carl Beasley
Carlson Delayed Forces Postponement of Sigma Xi Banquet
Dr Anton Julius Carlson, University of Chicago physiologist, is delayed in Washington and will not reach Athens until late tonight. Sigma Xi Club president Carl Frey announces the banquet will be postponed to tomorrow night to allow Carlson to attend. A luncheon for faculty is planned at Howard Hall after Thursday's convocation, and AAUP members will meet Carlson at Fine Arts Auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton Julius Carlson
U. of Chicago
Athens
Washington, D. C
Carl A. Frey
Sigma Xi Club
Carlson
Washington
Columbus
Frey
Sigma XI
Howard Hall
American Association of University Professors
Fine Arts
Handicraft Display by Cub Scouts of Central Group
At the first regular pack meeting in the basement of the First Christian Church the Cub Scouts of the Central group showcased den projects and personal handicraft. G E Ashwill led the event and announced next pack due a den flag. Den 1 won for inscribing cub laws on wood and rope. Den 2 won for a wooden letter opener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
G. E. Ashwill
Athens County
Den 1
Den 2
Benefit at Shade High School Auditorium May 13
Shade High School hosts a benefit party with games and dancing to raise funds for the new rectory at Za leski. The event sponsored by Ladies of St. John's Catholic Mission in Lodi Township starts at 8 p.m. Saturday. Public invited to attend and enjoy refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of St. John’s ‘Catholic Mission
Lodi Township
Shade High School
Zaleski
Fined for Fighting in Athens Police Action
Leo Douglas of Athens R D was fined five dollars and costs by Mayor Cliff Cornell on a fighting charge. He was arrested on N Court Street Monday night by Police Captain Charles Maple and Officer Leslie Bradfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Douglas
Athens R. D
Cliff Cornell
Douglas
N. Court St
Charles Maple
Leslie Bradfield
Food Distribution Planned for Lodi Township
Surplus commodities will be distributed for Lodi Township from the Harris store at Shade on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodi
Harris
Shade
Unity Service Here Tonight
The third of a series of unification services by Athens Methodists will be at First Methodist Church on Wednesday May 10 at 7 30 p m The event marks the union of the Methodist Episcopal Church South Methodist Episcopal Church and Methodist Protestant Church Rev Ray Huff leads with Rev Paul Redfearn as speaker and Dr W G Seaman as host pastor Rev Stanley Jeffery leads hymn singing of Wesleyan hymns Invitation is extended to all Methodists in and around Athens
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Churches of
Athens
First Methodist Church
Methodist Churches
America
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Methodist Protestant Church
Richland Ave
Central Ave
Ray Huff
Richland Ave. Methodist Church
Paul Redfearn
Methodist Church
Parkersburg
W. G. Seaman
Stanley Jeffery
Charles Wesley
John Wesley
Local Stores Observe National Hardware Week
Athens hardware merchants join thousands nationwide in National Hardware Week to showcase progress in hardware merchandising. Window displays and counter items highlight tools and fixtures as Kerr, Carpenter and Wheaton Hardware Companies promote special displays and prices amid a reported 50 percent rise in consumer participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Kerr, Carpenter and Wheaton Hardware
Ohio Retail Hardware Association
Ladd Buys Jersey Cow Susanne from Rowell in Albany
Ralph Ladd of Athens R.F.C. buys a registered Jersey cow from G. H. Rowell of Albany. The animal, named Susanne 1180743, is listed by The American Jersey Cattle Club in New York City. James Whitcomb Riley once used the pseudonym Benjamin F. Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
Ralph Ladd
Athens R.F.C
G. H. Rowell
Albany
Ladd
Susanne
American Jersey Cattle Club
New York City
James Whitcomb Riley
Hoosier
Benjamin F. Johnson
Ninth Graders Lead With 38 On Honor Roll
The Ath ens Junior High School six weeks honor roll shows the ninth grade leading with 38 students achieving a B average or higher. Seventh and eighth grades follow with 30 and 19 honorees respectively, listing names across all grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Junior High
Caryl Baird
Evelyn Bartlett
Isabelle Brown
Margery Browning
Mary Ellen Chadwick
Martha Cottingham
Virginia Cubbison
Martha Lou Dowler
Kenneth French
Ben Fulton
Marjorie Gaston
Marjorie Gibbons
Jane Gladding
George Gloeckner
Hattie la Grones
Ruth Ann Grover
Betty Henderson
Anna_ Belle Houck
Wayne Hutchison
Richard Ingerham
Gene Kissner
Yvonne Lemoine
George Lehrman
Jean Lowe
Fauntelle Martin
Jane Maccombs
Ruth Mason
Henry Miller
Betty Lee McCaskill
Dorothy Ann Pearson
Harry Peckham
Walter Sams
Dix Schenz
Sylvia Schuler
William White
Mary Jeanne Williams
Gerald Wiseman
Dick Mackinnon
Temperatures Rally in Athens After Rain and Clouds
Weather observer Mrs. C. Nance reported a low of 53 last night in Athens with temperatures climbing into the 70s today. Forecast calls for generally fair weather through Thursday with cooler conditions tonight and tomorrow as the Hocking River stayed under four feet despite yesterday’s 0.07 inch rainfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Mercury
C. Nance
Hocking River
Defective Wiring Ignites Truck Fire on E State Street
Fire Chief Laughlin cites defective wiring as the cause of a truck fire on E State Street at about 6:45 this morning. The vehicle owned by A W Matters at 162 E State Street burned wiring and attachments. Damage estimated near 25 dollars. A can of chemicals was used to put out the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Laughlin
E. State St
A. W. Matters
Laughlin
Dancers Rehearsing for Central Grade School Musical Show
Dutch Irish and Spanish dancers in native costume rehearse under Miss Clara Kuenzli for a Central Grade School musical to be staged Friday. Chorus includes Betty Bailey James Breese Jacquelin Burgett Jean Campbell Anna Lee Channell and many more with fifth graders also participating in the cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Kuenzli
Betty Bailey
James Breese
Jacquelin Burgett
Jean Campbell
Anna Lee Channell
Jack Corwin
Marilyn Covert
Joe Cox
Samuel Davis
Evelyn de Pew
Helena Gaston
Leeman Glover
Gordon Hamilton
Geraldine Josten
Verna Kern
Vera Labosky
Mable Lee
Phyllis Matthews
Dick Miller
John Nickoson
Denne Pratt
Junior Russel
June Schuler
Robert Sharp
Richard Shirley
Wanda Townsend
Joe Walburn
Junior Wiseman
Roy Yaw
Eugene Lowe
Robert Ullmark
Joan Algeo
Tony Aslanides
Mary Barrett
Mary Bell
Mark Biddison
Eddie
Rifles Ready To Take Part In Drill Test
After two months of intense drill 35 select members of the Ohio University Pershing Rifles will showcase at the Military Competition Drill at Dayton University on Friday May 12. Competing teams include Ohio State University University of Akron Dayton University University of Kentucky Cincinnati University University of Illinois and Ohio University. Company F-1 the youngest unit aims for a strong showing. last year it earned second honors in Columbus. Marge Helman Alpha Gamma Delta sorority will act as sponsor and accompany the team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University Pershing Rifles
Dayton University
Ohio State University
University of Akron
University of Kentucky
Cincinnati University
University of Illinois
Ohio University
F-1
Columbus
Company F-1
Marge Helman
Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority
Miss Helman
Settlement in Farm Mortgage Case Wins Deed Transfer
Final settlement reached in the Federal Farm Mortgage Corporation suit against Cleo A. Pierce John H. Pierce Athens Route 5 Ohio Fuel Gas Co. and Preston Oil Co. Judge Rowland ordered the sheriff to convey the property in Lodi Township to the corporation and issued a writ of possession. The court found the mortgage company holds a first lien and is entitled to the remaining amount after taxes and costs. $1,079.34 remains due from the Pierces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Farm Mortgage Coporation
Cleo A. Pierce
John H. Pierce
Athens Route 5
Ohio Fuel Gas Co
Preston Oil Co
O. F. Rowland
Lodi
Cleo
John Pierce
Two Children To Be Helped At TB Resort
Athens County commissioners sent Nelsonville children Jack Houston and Rebecca Winchell to Mt Vernon Sanatorium for TB treatment. Each child will receive $100 for 20 weeks of care with nurse Mrs Esta La Hugh escorting them by car. Evelyn Gaskins, previously sent, is improving with similar county funding and Kiwanis Club support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TB Resort
Jack Houston
Rebecca Winchell
Nelsonville
Mt. Vernon
Athens County
Jack
Rebecca
Esta la Hugh
WPA
Evelyn Gaskins
la Hugh
Evelyn
W. Washington St
Athens
Kiwanis Club
Man Sentenced for Receiving Stolen Suit in Nelsonville
Edward Taylor, 60, of Nelsonville, pleaded guilty in Common Pleas Court to receiving stolen property after buying a suit for 3 dollars from Oscar Hartley Jr. He was fined 25 dollars and costs of 23.30, with potential jail and heavier penalties discussed. Judge O F Rowland urged caution in future purchases from eager sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Taylor
Nelsonville
May Grand Jury
Common Pleas
O. F. Rowland
Taylor
Oscar Hartley, Jr
Rowland
Athens Eagles Hold Regular Meeting Tonight
The Athens Eagles plan their regular meeting at the lodge hall tonight at 7 30 o clock. The event gathers members for discussion and updates on club activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagles
Athens Eagles
Lodge Hall
Keeping Out of War Town Meeting Topic
Four divergent stands on How America Can Keep Out of War will be discussed at Ohio University final Town Meeting in Music Hall Auditorium. Open to Athens residents, faculty, and students, speakers include Rev. Theodore C Meyer from Rocky River Methodist Church, Elmer O. Fahlaber of the Franklin County Labor's Non-Partisan League, OU undergraduates Clifford Finch and Arundel Ralph, each allotted ten minutes. The session will follow with open discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Ohio University
Music Hall
Athens
Eedore C. Meyer
Rocky River Methodist Church
Cleveland
Europe
Meyer
Keep
ROTC
National Guard
Arundel Ralph
Quill Club
Veterans To Meet Conrath Bean Chapter No 37
Disabled American Veterans of the World War will hold a regular meeting Thursday night May 11 at 7 30 pm in their club room at the Armory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrath Bean
Armory
Cub Group to Meet at Mrs Wolfe's Home
The West Side Cub Training Course holds its final gathering at 72 Second St starting at 7 30 Thursday evening hosted by Mrs Alton Wolfe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
Alton Wolfe
Second St
Class War Material Exhibit At Athens Senior High
Members of Mr Clare Sanford Modern History class present an exhibit on World War study. Posters graphs and charts compare costs armies League of Nations treaties and death rates. Cartoons air planes ships a plaque of General Joffre and maps are shown along with family war relics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Sanford
Athens
League of Nations
Joffre
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Charles
Dietrich
W. P. Clark
Greens Run
Jacksonville-Trimble
U.S
Waterloo
the Plains
Edna Finch
Optometric Service
Court Athens, O
Norway
Dr. Carlson
Cub Scouts of Central Group
Cubs
John Luman
Robert Shirley
Alvin Rosser
Jimmy Schuler
Harold Glover
Jerry Quest
Billy Driscoll
Thomas Davis
Kenneth Wilcox, Jr
William Edleman
Robin Matthews
S. W. Foss
Benking
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Athens, Ohio
Charlie Ross
Gustav Blair
Phoenix
Ariz
Germantown
Blair
Ross
Frank Allen
Betty Bartlett
Louis Burgett
Betty Clark
Patricia Connor
James Cumley
Jean Dow
Jeanne Emrick
James Farley
Grant Ferguson
Geisinger
Dixie Genter
Geraldine Gibbons
Billy Hammerle
John Hyre
Mary Eline King
Robert Mills
Frances Noble
Patricia Packham
Ann Peden
Betty Ann Phillips
Charles Pierce
James Porter
Edwin Powell
Jack Stokes
George Thomas
Billy Trautwein
Robert Vercoe
Jauvanta Young
Gregory Zenner
Helen Bailey
Billy Breeze
Ann Dilley
Roy Geisinger
Anna Mae Keever
Robert King
Julian McQuiston
Dick Paynter
Luella Powell
Wanda Quest
John Reed
Elizabeth Riley
Jenny Sue Rousey
Veda Shoemaker
Charles Stack
Claudine Steppe
Jean Westfall
Edward Wilsey
Martha Caskey
Billy Edleman
Marjorie Emrick
Ruth Jean Evans
Don Rex Farrow
Betty June France
Alice June Gates
Joe Griffith
Donald James
Louise Johnson
Betty Lou Lands
Kathleen McAfee
Mary K. Marcinko
Argetta Meriadakis
Dick Potts
William Puckey
Mary Ann Sarver
Dick Thompson
Goldie Tippie
Nell Tucker
Barbara Watkins
Austin Wiley
Gobelin
Amartl
TN Court ST
Ohio
Colonial
Berry Hotel Bldg
Athens National Bank
Federal Reserve
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