Lookout admits role in Algeo Motor theft case
Two men charged in the Algeo Motor Sales burglary at 19 W. State St. are Tony McKnight and Eugene Marsh. Marsh confessed to acting as lookout and named McKnight as the breaker, with cash $40 and merchandise worth about $400 stolen. Items stolen included 70 spark plugs four defrosters one fog lamp two radios four tires and an electric razor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algeo Motor Sales
W. State St
Athens City
Tony McKnight
Nelsonville
Eugene L. Marsh
Chauncey
Marsh
McKnight
Charles Maple
Leslie Bradfield
Cliff Cornell
J. E. Algeo
E. S. Finsterwald
Athens
George Bateman
Cornell
Athens man named district elevator inspector in Ohio
Robert Chappel of Athens was appointed district elevator inspector for District Five covering Southeastern Ohio by Director George A. Strain. The post pays 2100 dollars and is effective immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Robert Chappel
Athens
George A. Strain
Ohio
Athens Memorial Day parade honors 600 students
About 600 Athens school students joined the Memorial Day parade and exercises. West Side School earned the elementary award with 68.3 percent participation and Seventh Grade won the high school prize with 36.8 percent. Major M E Olmstead thanked principals teachers and bands for the successful observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
West Side
M. E. Olmstead
Athens Memorial Day Committee
Harper C. Pendry
Athens Public Schools
Use Education Instead of Force in Memorial Day Address
Dr. Patrick urged education and understanding over force as a path for a free nation. The May 30 Memorial Day ceremony at W Union St Cemetery included flag pole dedication by Nabby Lee Ames Chapter DAR, the Athens High School Band, and a parade honoring Civil War veterans William Southerton and Hiram Tinkham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Patrick
Ohio University
W. Union St
Dr. Patrick
John Cross
Nabby Lee Ames
Dar
C. O. Pickering
Athens Cemetery Association
W. Union St. Cemetery Association
William G. Seaman
Kenneth Tompkins
Robert Tompkins
William Southerton
Athens
Hiram Tinkham
the Plains
J. T. Allom
Philadelphia
Union and
College Sts
Court St
Old Cemetery
W. State St
166Th Infantry
Ohio National Guard
134Th Field Artillery
GAR
Ohio U. Military Band
Pershing Rifles
Cubs
Jenkins Receives Report on Road Fund Use in Ohio District
At request of Congressman Thomas A. Jenkins the USDA provides a progress report on federal aid highway construction in Ohio's Tenth District. Athens Meigs and Vinton counties show roads under construction and pending approvals with costs and start dates noted, including bricks in Coolville and reinforced concrete paving near Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Jenkins
United States Department of Agriculture
Tenth Congressional District
Ohio
Athens County
Coolville
Athens
Meigs County
Racine
Pomeroy
Vinton County
Zaleski
Pittenger To Discuss Social Security Here
Glenn H. Pittenger manager of the field office Social Security Board Zanesville will be at the unemployment compensation commission office 8 W State St second floor Thursday 1 30 p m to 2 30 p m to discuss any social security problems with employers or employees Athens Chamber of Commerce arranged the visits and invites anyone with a social security problem to confer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn H. Pittenger
Social Security Board
Zanesville
Unemployment Compensation Commission
W. State St
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Veterans' Republican Club Meets in Athens City Hall
The Athens County Veterans' Republican Club will hold a meeting in Athens City Hall on Friday night June 2 at 7 30 announced by Cornelius Queen publicity officer. Interested persons are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County Veterans’ Republican Club
Athens City Hall
Cornelius Queen
Summer Classes Arranged For Grades At Ohio University
Ohio University with Plains Mechanicsburg and Athens City Schools offers a 1939 summer program for elementary to high school levels. Sessions run June 12 to August 4 directed by Dr. E A Hansen with no tuition. University Elementary School adds art music and 12 swimming lessons at Crystal Pool priced $1.20 under the Physical Welfare Department. Visiting lecturers include Miss Marcita Halkard Miss Ida Brink and Miss Grace Nugent all hold masters degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohtio University
Plains
Mechanicsburg
Athens
E. A. Hansen
University
Crystal Pool
University Physical Welfare Department
University Elementary School
Marcita Halkard
Joliet, Ill
Hansen
Mechanicsburg School
Mabel Hyatt
Ohio University Commencement Week Ends With Dykstra Address
An elaborate program begins Saturday at Memorial Auditorium with Dr. Clarence Addison Dykstra of Wisconsin delivering the commencement address at 10 a.m. Baccalaureate by Rev. Chester Emerson Sunday at 10:30. Alumni events include golf, Phi Beta Kappa, and the Alumni Association meeting. Tickets for senior events must be reserved by Thursday. President James presides over Sunday receptions and a 9:30 a.m. academic procession Monday precedes degree conferment by H. G. James.
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Ohio University
Clarence Addison Dykstra
University of Wisconsin
Memorial Auditorium
Chester B. Emerson
Trinity Cathedral
Cleveland
Athens Country Club
Phi Beta Kappa
Ohio University Alumni Association
W. F. Copeland
Alumni Association
McGuffey Elms
Men's Union
Cresset
Mortar Board
Irma Voigt
Cresset-Mortar Board
School of Music
Ewing Hall
James
T. R. Biddle
Dykstra
Ohio State University
University of Kansas
University of California
Cincinnati
Wisconsin Post
National Municipal League
American Academy of Political and Social Science
H. G. James
Responsibilities of Sponsors In WPA Emphasized by Gibson
L C Gibson director of the Zanesville district WPA urges Southeastern Ohio sponsors to provide ongoing projects and funding. He calls for continual project planning, pledged contributions, and regular eligibility checks to ensure WPA workers receive needed employment. He warns that lax local support can delay progress and result in layoffs.
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Gibson
WPA
Ohio
L. C. Gibson
Zanesville
Fire destroys barn and granary on Athens farm
A large fire at the W. H. H. Brown farm on Athens Route 1 Sunday night destroyed a barn and granary. Estimated losses included 20 chickens, 25 tons of hay, 175 bushels of corn, 1.5 tons of ground feed, tools, and a $115 corn planter belonging to William Potts. The flames were fought from five minutes after discovery as a crowd watched unable to help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. H. Brown
Athens
William Potts
Barber Carl o Bonar Dies in Cambridge House Fire
Carl o Bonar a 51 year old barber was burned to death when his Cambridge home caught fire overnight apparently while he slept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
U.P
Carlo Bonar
Skywriting over Athens shows flight miles and upcoming air meet
The article notes Smith's recent Atlantic crossing attempt and compares it to long familiar flying in Athens. It highlights local planes with about 40,000 miles flown, ongoing national aviation activity, and an Athens Aero Club meet with 18 prizes at Parkersburg. It lists visitors, mappings work, and a June aviation calendar, plus a near-miss incident involving Bob Swift at the airport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL Knouff
Smith
Atlantic
Johnny Jones
Athens
Parkersburg
Larry Herron
Athens Aero Club
Back wages suit over school certificate basis
Webster A. DePew sues Timothy McFarland owner of Mac Chevrolet Garage Nelsonville in Common Pleas Court for 1140 dollars claiming back wages from Nov. 27 1937 to filing date. DePew alleges deferment of age and schooling certificate and failure to notify termination as required by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas
Webster A. DePew
LaVerne Gilbert
Friend
Timothy McFarland
Nelsonville
J. C. Hallett
Athens High School
Hallett
Athens
DePew
Franklin Tucker Dies At Strouds Run Home
Franklin Tucker aged 62 died at his home at Strouds Run Tuesday night at 10. He was son of William and Carolina Tucker and longtime resident of Strouds Run. He leaves one sister Mrs. Samuel Coe and two brothers Elza and Henry. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 PM at Canaanville Church conducted by Rev. Howard E. Warner. Burial in the adjoining cemetery. Friends may call at Dover-Ferguson Funeral Home tonight and Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Tucker
Strouds Run
William
Carolina Tucker
Tucker
Samuel Coe
Elza
Henry
Canaanville Church
Howard E. Warner
Dover-Ferguson
Sanders and Rowland Attend Lima Meeting
Fred C. Sanders, Athens man ager of the City Loan Co. and Robert F. Rowland attended a meeting of company branch managers and assistants of Ohio at Lima yesterday. Plans were discussed to make personal financing more flexible and beneficial through liberalized loan terms and requirements. A customer reward plan was adopted and a new jitney loan plan for small loans as low as ten dollars was described. T. R. Schoonover, president, said the policies will become effective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred C. Sanders
Athens
City Loan Co
Robert F. Rowland
Ohio
Lima
Sanders
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Dean Emerson
United States
British Isles
School of Painting and Allied Arts
Ohio University Museum
Ellis Hall
Fine Arts
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Black Eye
Christian G. Dehmidt
Douglas Harris
Harris
Missouri
Joe Manning
Carl Clark
Taylorcraft
W. M. Henderson
Hyattsville
D. L. Derr
Indianapolis
Carl Elkins
Taylorcraft Aviation Corp
Alliance
Birmingham
Ala
W. M. Silbernagle
Russ O'Neal
Land
Gerome Guiseffi
W. L. Swanger
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Elmira
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Chicago
Curtiss Field
Ill
Bob Swift
Bob
Rowland
Dorit
Gus
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