LeFever Stays in Race for Ohio House Seat
Dr E LeFever Glouster physician and veteran state legislator announces he will seek re election to the Ohio House of Representatives after considering a run for the state senate His long service includes 12 years in the Senate and eight in the House with key committee roles He and his family reside in Glouster and a son Harry E LeFever in Columbus marks the decision as opening for others to contest the Senate seat.
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E. LeFever
Ohio House of Representatives
LeFever
H. T. Phillips
Congress
Ohio
Senate
House of Representatives
House
Ohio University
Columbus
Dr. LeFever Seeks Re election State Representative
The Athens County political scene clarifies as Dr. LeFever announces he will seek re election as state representative. Several potential entrants weigh options and many eye the Senate as their next objective in the 1942 campaign.
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E. Lefever
Athens County
LeFever
Senate
Men to Lead First Aid Classes in Athens County
The Athens County Red Cross Chapter announces another chance to join the advanced first aid course at Athens High School on Thursday at 7 pm. Paul Seip will instruct men and Miss Charlotte LaTourrette will teach women. ten hours of study before May 25 precedes an instructors course led by Donald Bischoff Dallas.
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Athens County
Donald Bischoff
Washington
Victory Gardens Transplanted By Sixth Graders
The University Elementary Training School sixth graders cultivate Victory Gardens aided by a small seed purchase. About 300 tomato plants and 250 cabbage plants are in use with more on reserve, while pepper plants await transplantation. Robert Hamilton, student teacher, assists Miss Esther Dunham in promoting the project.
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Victory Gardens
University Elementary Training School
Robert Hamilton
Esther Dunham
Receives Cablegrams From Sons in Army
Mrs. Ida Chalfant of Glouster Route 4 received cablegrams from her two sons in the United States forces for Mother's Day. Pvt. Ernest C. Chalfant, previously missing since March, sent word from Hawaii. Sgt. Glen R. Chalfant sent wishes from France Field Canal Zone.
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Ida Chalfant
Glouster
United States Forces
Ernest C. Chalfant
Hawaii
Glen R. Chalfant
France Field
Canal Zone
Veterans to Plan Memorial Day Participation
Veterans To Meet Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 3477 meet Friday May 15 at 7 30 to finalize plans for their role in the Memorial Day program announced by Floyd L Bridge commander.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 3477
Floyd L. Bridge
Schools to Report on Shop Facilities in Southeast Ohio
A survey of existing equipment in Southeastern Ohio schools to train defense workers was outlined to public and private officials at Athens High School. O E Hill and Walter G Rhoten spoke on using total facilities for training defense workers as part of a nationwide effort.
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Ohio
Athens High School
O. E. Hill
Walter G. Rhoten
Ohio Division of
Defense
Mr. Rhoten
Defense Workers Department
U. S. Office of Education
Odd Fellows Host Ohio Leaders at Encampment Meeting
Ohio IOOF encampments from Logan Bremen New Lexington and Glouster attend Athens district gathering in the 1 O C F Hall with 87 present. Of 24 Royal Purple initiates nine were Athens men joining Athens Encampment. Parkersburg Encampment conferred the degree as state officers attended. A chicken dinner was served by Ladies of Nannie Allum Rebecca Lodge No 553.
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Athens
IOOF
Logan
Bremen
New Lexington
Glouster
1.O.C.F. Hall
Parkersburg
John A. Herbert
Cincinnati
Grand Lodge of
Ohio
George C. Kolb
R. V. Russell
Lebnon
Samuel Blaraschi
Canton
Rollin Bright
R. I. Wolf
Coolville
Herbert Shean
Ripley
W. Va
West Virginia
O. W. McDade
C. M. Schoolcroft
Militant
Harvey Hanwood
Cloyesville
Nannie Allum Rebekah Lodge
Auxiliary Police Meeting Tonight at the Armory
The Auxiliary Police will meet at 7 tonight at the Armory. Police Chief Grogan asks that first aid manuals be returned at the meeting.
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Auxiliary Police
Grogan
State Patrolmen Praise Athens Sub-Station Staff
State Highway Patrolmen at the Athens sub-station were highly complimented Tuesday by Set. F. J. Crume of Cambridge after a general inspection. Special notice was given to the fine condition of the motor equipment. J. M. Kratzer heads the Athens sub-station with patrolmen G. D. Priser Richard Queen Roy Enslen and G. C. Frye nearby.
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Athens
Set
F. J. Crume
Cambridge
J. M. Kratzer
G D. Priser
Richard Queen
Roy Enslen
G. C. Frye
All-Americans To Have Election Next Sunday
At a Glouster meeting the All-American Organization endorsed the Athens County Industrial Association. The next meeting is May 17 at 2 30 p m in the mayor's office. Officers will be elected. secretary John Southard urged all members to attend. An uncontested divorce and custody were awarded to Mrs Iva Lucas by Judge C F Rowland.
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Glouster
Athens County Industrial Association
John
Southard
Jacksonville
Harold Lucas
Iva Lucas
Common Pleas
C. F. Rowland
Lucas
James Hall Pleads Guilty on Intoxication Charge
James Hall of Depot Street must pay a $25 fine plus costs after pleading guilty to intoxication as ruled by Mayor Franz Woodworth following the plea.
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James Hall
Depot St
Franz Woodworth
Albany Stores to Close Thursdays Beginning May 14
Albany merchants announce that the city’s retail shops will close at noon every Thursday starting May 14 until further notice.
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Albany
Weather notes from Athens at noon in seventies
Warm weather continued in Athens with the mercury at 75 degrees at noon. Yesterday's high reached 83 degrees and the low last night was 49.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Five virtues recalled by Confucius
The text notes five principal virtues attributed to Confucius who lived around 500 B C. It mentions Chinese wear five buttons on coats as a reminder. It also defines curacao named for a West Indies island and made from Seville oranges.
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Confucius
B. C
West Indies
Curacao
Seville
Spain
Mrs. Hewitt Dies at 87 in Daughter's Home
Mrs. Lafe Hewitt, 87, died at her daughter Mrs. Carl Wharton’s home at 101 E State St after a six month illness. She lived in Waterloo Township, joined New Marshfield Church of Christ and Grange, and aided welfare work. Survived by two daughters, four grandchildren, two great grandchildren. Funeral Friday at 2 in New Marshfield Church of Christ. burial in New Marshfield Cemetery. Call at Wharton home after Thursday noon.
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Lafe Hewitt
Carl Wharton
E. State St
Hewitt
Waterloo Township
Wharton
New Marshfield
Ruth Carr Enters 4-H Victory Club Meeting
The Loyal Daughters 4-H Victory Club met at Clarks Chapel Church on May 9 where Ruth Carr was inducted as a new member. Fourteen members named their favorite bird, refreshments were served by Beverly Boln, and the next meeting is set for May 23 at 1 30 p m at Clarks Chapel Church.
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Loyal Daughters
4-H Victory Club
Clarks Chapel Church
Ruth Carr
Beverly Boln
Water Bills Due By Friday May 15
Water bills must be paid by the Friday May 15 deadline per water works clerk Mr Watt Grover. After that date a 10 percent penalty will be imposed on all unpaid bills. To help those unable to visit during the day the office will stay open Thursday and Friday nights until 8 o'clock.
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Watt Grover
Ladies Home League and Young People Class Meet Thursday
The Ladies Home League and the Young People Class are scheduled to meet Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Athens Salvation Army Corps building.
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Ladies Home League
Young People
Athens
Salvation Army Corps
Savage and Henderson Face Joint Trial in Theft Case
Sam Savage and Art Henderson of Chauncey are to stand trial Thursday at 9 a.m. in Common Pleas Court on grand larceny charges for stealing five automobile tires tubes and wheels valued at 60 dollars. Both men are held in Nelsonville City Jail with $500 bond set by Judge O F Rowland.
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Sam Savage
Art Henderson
Chauncey
Grand Jury
Common Pleas
Henderson
Savage
Nelsonville
O. F. Rowland
Dowler Bill Enters Federal Consideration for Athens County
F E Dowler of Athens pushes an industrial rehabilitation bill to the U S House Ways and Means Committee. The committee awaits reports from Paul McNutt and Harold Smith on the administration view. Dowler vows constant follow up before the Athens County Industrial Association, calling the bill the county’s economic salvation.
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Ways and Means Committee
United States
House of Representatives
Paul McNutt
Federal Security Agency
Harold Smith
Bureau of the Budget
F. E. Dowler
Athens
Thomas A. Jenkins
Dowler
McNutt
Smith
Honor Roll Names 18 At East Side School
Sixth grade pupils from East Side School on the fifth period honor roll include Lina Hess Dickie Mathews Emma McCune Joan Vance April Kinsel Mar jorie Davis Irma Connett Gene LaBaw Nancy Packard Marion Vanity Patty Jordan Ann Ham merie David Potter Keith Henry Betty Reeder Barbara Whitting ton Claude Westfall David Algeo.
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East Side School
Lina Hess
Dickie Mathews
Emma McCune
Joan Vance
April Kinsel
Marjorie Davis
Irma Connett
Gene LaBaw
Nancy Packard
Marion Vanity
Patty Jordan
Ann Hammerie
David Potter
Keith Henry
Betty Reeder
Barbara Whittington
Claude Westfall
David Algeo
The Plains PTA Will See Sewing Projects
The Plains P.T.A. will hold the last meeting of this school year on Monday evening May 18. The F.H.A. girls will lead the meeting under Miss Bery Cone. Sewing projects from the semester will be exhibited. Members are asked to note the date change.
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Plains P.T.A
F.H.A
Bery Cone
P.T.A
Patrol Auxiliary Meeting Tonight in Glouster Hall
The weekly meeting of the auxiliary to the State Highway Patrol is set for 8 p.m. at the American Legion Hall in Glouster. Athens Legionnaires needing a ride will assemble at K. T. Crossen's home at 7 p.m.
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State Highway Patrol
American Legion Hall
Glouster
Athens Legionnaires
K. T. Crossen
Focused Headlights Raise Wet Road Glare Risk
When headlights are out of focus glare on a wet pavement increases, making night driving harder and reducing visibility for drivers.
Housewife Walks About Eight Miles Daily
A housewife reportedly covers about eight miles each day through routine domestic tasks.
Fifty five Athens High Students Honored at Assembly
Athens High School honored fifty five juniors and seniors in an afternoon assembly for scholarship activities and leadership. National Honor Society selections, scholastic certificates, and band pins were awarded along with district scholarship recognitions. The high school orchestra and Girls Glee Club performed patriotic pieces and selections from The Student Prince.
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Athens High School
National Honor Society
O. L. Wood
Robert Sprague
Virginia Coleman
John Reed
Bill White
Henry Miller
Arthur Yoho
Bill Hammerle
Jauvanta Young
Julian McQuiston
Martha Caskey
Gene Dow
Grant Ferguson
John Hyre
Frank Allen
Martha Smith
Frances Noble
Jo Ann Craham
Beth Riley
Martha Lou Dowler
Mr. Wood
Martha ‘Lou Dowler
Bill Pendry
Dix Schenz
Richard Ingerham
Gene Kissner
Kenneth French
Marjorie Browning
Ruth Alice Wright
Anne Pickering
Play At The Plains Delayed To May 19
The Plains Senior Class Play Miss Smarty a light comedy of college life moves to Tuesday evening May 19 at 8 o clock. Cast includes Jean Bingman Ray McGraner Jack Slater Irene Douglas Leta Mae Nelson Patricia McFarland Charles McAllister Charles Conde Ida Frances Gabriel Dorothy Dailey Walter Sams and Pauline Novotnl. Miss Clara Scipione directs with James Hark ness as assistant. Script girls and promoters are Gladys Shields Betty Thompson and Gladys Shields handles advertising and posters.
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Miss Smarty
Wilbur Brown
Jean Bingman
Ray McGraner
Jack Slater
Irene Douglas
Leta Mae Nelson
Patricia McFarland
Charlies McAllister
Charles Conde
Ida Frances Gabriel
Dorothy Dailey
Walter Sams
Pauline Novotnl
Clara Scipione
James Harkness
Gladys Shields
Betty Thompson
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Athens Messenger
R. LeFever
Security Bank
Court ST. Athens
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Odd Fellows
Defense Corps
Athens High School Home Economics Club
Betty Gaston
Ada Beal
Irene Glockner
C. R. Henderson
Ck Ue
Marietta
Bardin Bros
Athens, Ohio
Ohio University Theatre
Ewing
Plains Pta
Athens High
Dick Paynter
Edward Wilsey
Floyd K. Prince
Freda Young
Willard Brown
Eugene Clendennin
Joe Fields
David Goldsberry
Cletus Hart
Homer Johnson
Bob Landis
Bill Lee
Sylvia Schuler
Bob Sprague
Cary Baird
Dorothy James
Jane Maccombs
Dorothy Pickett
Delores Whaley
Mary Trout
Mary Williams
Clarence Kelch
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Ralph Sawyer
E. Stanley Haller
Caromel
Carter
McKee
McKee's
U. S. War Bonds
America
U. S
Athens National Bank
Member
Federal Reserve System
Coca-Cola Company
Coca-Cola Bottling Company
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