Wisconsin president Dykstra to deliver Ohio University commencement address
Dr. Clarence Addison Dykstra, president of the University of Wisconsin and former Cincinnati city manager, will deliver the commencement address on June 5 at Ohio University. The 456 graduates, the largest class, will participate in Senior Day events starting May 23 with a processional at 9:30 a.m. and a convocation at 10. Alumnus Rev. Emerson will give the baccalaureate sermon on June 4. Alumni Day on June 3 features a campus supper at 6:30 p.m.
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Ohio University
McGuffey Elms
H. G. James
Daniel M. Wertman
Chester B. Emerson
Trinity Cathedral
Cleveland
Emerson
North Woodward Church
Detroit
Cincinnati
Clarence Addison Dykstra
University of Wisconsin
Dykstra
University of Wiscon
Georgia Price Dies At Home Of Sisters
Mrs. Georgia Lillie Price 85 died early today at the home of her sisters Mary and Nettle Kenney 90 Richland Ave. Funeral services will be announced later. She leaves a son C. O. Lillie of Athens three grandsons and one granddaughter. A native of Athens County she spent most of her life near Bates Alexander Township.
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Georgia’ Lillie Price
Mary
Nettle Kenney
Richland Ave
Price
C. O. Lillie
Athens
Athens County
Bates
Alexander Township
Federal Bank Wins Verdict In Ky Foreclosure Case
Federal Land Bank of Louisville won a verdict in Common Pleas Court against Heber H. Henry and others over a 5337.12 note secured by Bern Township property. The judge found Henry and Blanche Henry in default and ordered payment within five days or foreclosure and sale to settle the debt. Remaining defendants include The River Gas Co and The Ohio Fuel Gas Co with rights preserved for utility easements.
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Federal Land Bank of
Louisville
Heber H. Henry
Kurtz Ave
Athens
Blanche D. Henry
Common Pleas Court
C. F. Rowland
Bern Township
Federal Creek
Fred R. Beasley
F. H. Gifford
The
River Gas Co
Ohio Fuel Gas Co
Buckeye Pipeline Co
Southern Ohio Electric
Henry
Fisherman Fined for Not Having License
Pleading guilty to fishing without a license, Wilson Cain of Athens R D 3 was fined $10 and costs. He was found fishing in the river by state game protector B F Swartz, after being apprehended by T R Bennett.
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Wilson Cain
Athens R. D
T. R. Bennett
Cain
Aoe
B. F. Swartz
Reckless Driver Fined in Ath ens Arrest
John H. Gabriel age 20 of Ath ens was arrested for reckless driving Saturday night by the State Highway Patrol and fined $10 and costs by Mayor Cliff Cornell yesterday.
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John H. Gabriel
Athens
State Highway Patrol
Cliff Cornell
More Men Preparing for School Posts at Ohio U
Ohio University expects a record number of men to graduate in education this June with 47 of 127 B S in Education candidates being men. The trend reflects economic pressures and rising professional standards, as two year diplomas end and districts prefer women with education degrees for teaching roles.
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Ohio U
T. C. McCracken
College of Education
B. T. Grover
R. W. Finsterwald
Neer
Dean McCracken
Candy Tax Repeal for Candy and Popcorn Declared
State Tax Commission removes sales tax on candy and popcorn in the 15th District as ordered after a State Supreme Court decision. Chewing gum remains taxable, and novelty candy-filled toys retain tax obligations on full price. New district manager Wingett received the official notice today.
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State Tax Commission
State Supreme Court
Wingett
Cigaret and Brewer's Wort Licenses Set for May 22
County Auditor C O Gibson has issued cigaret and malt licenses for 1939 1940. Licenses may be secured Monday May 22, the fourth Monday in May. Wort and malt licenses cost 1 dollar. wholesale cigaret 100 dollars. retail cigaret 25 dollars. Last year 200 retail cigaret licenses and five wholesale licenses were sold. about 25 retail brewer's licenses and two wholesale licenses were sold.
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Cigaret
C. O. Gibson
Gibson
Witness Absent Leads to Ruble Discharge in Athens Court
Everett Carl Ruble of Malta was acquitted in Athens County Magistrate court today due to the chief prosecuting witness failing to appear. He had been jailed since last Friday on an assault with intent to rape charge filed in October 1938 and released after dismissal. He is also wanted in Marietta for misrepresentation in a radio sale.
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Everett Carl Ruble
Malta
Athens County
T. R. Bennett
Ruble
Charles Bayless
Mackey
Washington County
Marietta
Temperature Rises Under Clear Skies After Light Rain
Temperatures advanced steadily beneath blue skies today after yesterday’s trace rain. The mercury rose through the 70s. Weather observer Mrs. C. N. France reported a 77 degree high yesterday and a 47 degree low last night. Forecasts promise continued fair weather tonight and Thursday with slow temperature rise.
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C. N. France
WPA Workers Meet In Chauncey May 18 At 7 30
The Southern Ohio WPA Organization will hold a monthly meeting in Chauncey High School on Thursday night May 18 at 7 30. Secretary Chester E Parks announced today.
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Southern Ohio
WPA
Chauncey
Chester E. Parks
Mrs Hester Atkinson Dies at Home of Son
Mrs Hester Goodwin Atkinson 75 widow of Riley Atkinson died Tuesday night after an illness at her son Ernest Atkinson’s home near Zaleski. Funeral services set for Thursday at Madison Baptist Church at 1 PM.
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Hester Atkinson
Son
Hester Goodwin Atkinson
Riley Atkinson
Ernest Atkinson
Zaleski
Madison Baptist Church
Eagles Meet Tonight at Lodge Hall
Athens Eagles will gather at 7 30 p m at the lodge hall urging all active, good standing members to attend the meeting.
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Eagles
Athens Eagles
Athens Township to issue surplus commodities
Trustees announce Saturday morning may 20 from 9 to 12 at the Oak Street warehouse for surplus commodities distribution. unrelated odds and ends mention wildlife and oceans with separate statements not tied to local actions.
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Athens Township
Oak St
Mrs. Baker Testifies in Tabler Theft Trial
The May grand jury indicted Bernard Tabler on break in and larceny. Mrs. Ollie Baker of Guysville testified about 12 hens and a rooster stolen March 20 from a local henhouse. Radcliff, linked to the theft, testified for both sides after arriving from the London Prison Farm.
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Bernard Tabler
May
Common Pleas
Ollie Baker
Guysville
Tabler
William Radcliff
Ashwill to Meet With Parents at Greens Run
G. E. Ashwill, Athens County Boy Scout executive, will meet Greens Run School District parents Thursday at 1 30 p m. A short training course will be held. Miss Treva Black, Greens Run principal, urges all parents with boys of rubbing age to attend.
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G. E. Ashwill
Athens County
Greens Run
Treva Black
Drunk Driver Fined In McArthur Court
Lindsey E Sowers 25 of Mc Arthur Route 2 was fined 100 and costs by Common Pleas Judge A L Hatfield for driving while under the influence. He had been taken into custody by Logan police Saturday night for intoxication, state highway patrol reported.
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State Highway Patrol
Lindsey E. Sowers
McArthur
Route 2
Common Pleas
A. L. Hatfield
Sowers
Logan
Makeup Session for Boy Scout Troop Course
A makeup session for the Boy Scout Troop Operation Course is scheduled tonight at 7 30 at the home of G E Ashwill Athens County scout executive.
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G. E. Ashwill
Athens County
Four of Jupiter's Satellites Named
Four of Jupiter's nine moons Callisto Europa Io and Ganymede are named. The five smallest moons remain unnamed.
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Jupiter
Callisto
Europa
Ganymede
Divorces Filed in Common Pleas Court
Two petitions allege gross neglect and failure to provide. Myrtle Christman claims abuse and intoxication by Joseph Christman of Ripley West Virginia, 1935 marriage, seeks divorce and maiden name restoration. Daniel Civille sues Jessie Civille for neglect after a 1938 Greenup Kentucky marriage. she left after two weeks and reportedly chose other companionship.
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Common Pleas Court
Myrtle Christman
Zetta Kelley
Joseph Christman
Trimble
Ripley
W. Va
Christman
Laintiff
Myrtle Kelley
Daniel Civille
Jessie W. Civille
Greenup
Civille
Cline Truck Drivers Earn Safety Honors
Five Cline Ice Cream Co. drivers earned National Safety Council cards for a year or more without accidents. Recipients and periods include Allen Riley three years Harry Metcalf three years Marion Boggs two years Alva Tom two years George Bolin one year presented by manager A H Brooks.
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Cline Ice Cream Co
National Safety Council, Inc
Allen Riley
Harry Metcalf
Marion Boggs
Alva Tom
George Bolin
A. H. Brooks
J. H. Randolph
Roy Jones
Dispatches Mail Clerk Coen Keeps Cattle on Two Farms
Dispatcher Coen, a post office clerk in Athens, also runs two farms in Carthage and Lodi Township with about 60 cattle including Herefords and Durhams. He lives in Mechanicsburg and commutes to tend his stock while supporting five sons, with interests in reading love stories.
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Seig
Carthage
Lodi
Athens
Coen
Ohio
Lodi Township
Mechanicsburg
Mr. Coen
Emery
McFarland’s
Donald
Spencer
W. Va
Mountain State Business College
Agriculture Teachers Meet in Athens Friday
County vocational agriculture teachers and their wives plus County Agent Ross Wright and Mrs Wright will meet Friday evening May 19 at the home of Mr and Mrs M T Haines 10 S May Ave Mr Haines is farm security Supervisor Problems relative to vocational agriculture work will be discussed and there will be a social program.
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Ross Wright
Renowned Chicago Expert Demonstrates Rupture Shield
H. M. Shevnan, famed Chicago authority, appears at Lafayette Hotel Marietta May 19 from 9 to 6 to showcase the Zoetie Shield. He claims the method instantly improves circulation, seals openings in ten days, requires no straps or medicines, and accepts incisional hernias post surgery for demonstration at no charge.
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H. M. Shevnan
Chicago
Lafayette Hotel
Marietta
Central To Entertain Next Fall's Beginners
First graders of Central Grade School host a get acquainted party for incoming pupils next fall. The event Friday at 1 oclock includes games songs and a moving picture. Mothers are asked to pick up their children at 2 30 p m.
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Margaret Cronin
Sherwood Speaks at Athens State Hospital Graduation
Charles L. Sherwood director of the Ohio Department of Public Welfare will speak at Athens State Hospital for a nursing graduation class of three. Ruth Shamel from The Plains and Helen E. Seevers and Hazel Collins from Athens will receive diplomas. Dr. Creed will introduce the speaker. diplomas by Herbert R. Mooney. Ohio University music and hospital staff participation noted.
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Charles L. Sherwood
Ohio Department of Public Welfare
Athens State Hospital
Ruth Shamel
the Plains
Helene F. Seevers
Hazel Collins
Athens
C. H. Creed
Herbert R. Mooney
Department of Public Welfare
William G. Seaman
First Methodist Church
Ohio University
Creed
F. A. Osborn
R. S. Moynan
A. W. Guest
W. R. Hutchinson
J. R Sprague
J. T. Sprague
C. R. Hoskins
W. W. Lee
Bertha Wiemiller
Guernsey Cow Sold to James Thompson of Logan
A registered Guernsey cow named Sallie of Shade Valley 579513 was sold by Cecil Robinson & Son to James W. Thompson of Logan, according to the American Guerned Cattle Club Peterborough N.
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Guernsey
Cecil Robinson & Son
James W. Thompson
Logan
Shade Valley
American Gue Cattle Club
Peterborough
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Yama
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Philadelphia
National Racing News Service
Frank Murphy
Cline
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Lamborn
Seigler
Studebaker
Stude
C. I.T
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Fern Street
Sherwood
State Hospital
Lares
Soe
Tna
McKee Drug Company Security Bank
Williemeon Heater Company
Hd Dumford
Batavia
Ablo
G. H. Martin
Athens, Ohio
Triplife
American Express
Athens National Bank
Federal Reserve
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