Legion Urges Renewal of Three-Mill Levy for Athens Schools
Athens Ohio news notes that Louis Hammerle urged renewal of the three mill levy during a K T Crossen Post American Legion meeting. The post adopted a resolution backing renewal, noting school costs and that the levy would not raise taxes. Plans for Armistice Day events and ROTC cooperation were approved.
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Athens Messenger
Athens
Louis Hammerle
K. T. Crossen
American Legion
Ohio
Hammerle
Post
Cliff Cornell
Navy
Ohio University Rotc
Doan's Pills Promise Kidney Relief from Backache
An ad claims backache stems from tired kidneys and offers Doan's Pills as a solution. It touts kidney waste removal, explains symptoms like headaches and swelling, and urges readers to ask a druggist for Doan's Pills, used by millions for over 40 years.
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Dean
Doan
Youth Held For Gasoline Theft At Mine
Max Bennett of Westerville pleaded guilty before Magistrate T R Bennett to stealing 10 gallons of gasoline from cars near Millfield Mine No 6. He was fined $5 and costs and taken to Athens City Jail. Ray Smith of Millfield faced charges of participation. Both youths may be questioned about recent petty robberies by Millfield miners.
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Max Bennett
Westerville
Millfield Mine No
Athens City
Charles Bayless
B. C. Day
T. R. Bennett
Herb Parker
Parker
Ray Smith
Millfield
Smith
Bennett
Lancaster
New Philadelphia
County Announces 1939 Rabbit Season Dates
County Clerk Ruth F. Burdette announced the 1939 rabbit season will start this month on the 8th and run the last four days of each week. Hunting days are November 8 to 11, 15 to 18, 22 to 25, and 29 through January 1 excluding Sundays, with a daily limit of four rabbits.
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Ruth FE. Burdette
WPA Sends Two Trucks to Avon Street Stone Haul
Two federal trucks were sent to Athens to haul stone for the WPA project on Avon Street, announced by Bart Davidson, service director. The city will use one additional truck for stone, and the federal trucks stay until the job ends. The Jerseyville M. E. Church Ladies Aid plans an oyster supper at Shade High School on Tuesday November 7 starting at 5 30 p m with oysters sandwiches pie and coffee.
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Athens
Avon St
Bart Davidson
Davidson
Ladies Aid Society
Jerseyville M. E
the Shade High School
West School Halloween Party Beams With Costumes
The West Side School hosts a Halloween event with ghosts pirates cowboys clowns and seven dwarfs. Miss Clara Kuenzli judged originality in the auditorium with winners Jimmy Bailey and Melvin Brown. Prizes went to students in each grade for hardest to guess prettiest costume and funniest outfit.
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Clara Kuenzli
Jimmy Bailey
Melvin Brown
Donald Tudor
Bonnie Coss
Brownie Tribe
Donald Steinmetz
Lois Brewer
Shirley Bartoe
Delma Bahr
Elmer Hausenstein
Freddie Chandler
Avis Bahr
Betty Bell
Eileen Buck
Pearl Green
Fred Cooper
Bertha Finnearty
Bernard Chandler
Jack Kern
David Bartoe
Floyd Wolfe
East Side Elementary Halloween Party Crowns Costumes
East Side Elementary held a multi grade Halloween party with costumes games and prizes. Prizes went to Jo Ann Paterna Joe Triipo Shirley Rose Julian Snyder Pat Kassing Marjorie Dee Henry and others. Refreshments included ice cream chocolate milk and treats for each grade.
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East Side
Jo Ann Paterna
Joe Triipo
Shirley Rose
Julian Snyder
Pat Kassing
Marjorie Dee Henry
Pat
Dick Clippinger
Beverly Stace
Jean Young
Dickie Silvas
Joe White
Sharon Oldfield
Virgil Rutter
Georgia Allen
Winifred Connett
Connie Herbert
Bobby
Charley
Lovell Explores Using 1894 Camera at Lovell's Studio
A 45 year old 16 by 20 inch camera six feet long and eight feet high with a 26 inch film holder sits in Lovell's Studio at 2814 South Court Street. Owner Lovell explains its size reflects pre enlarging methods and recalls using a horse and buggy to transport it for outdoor family shots. He attributes the gun portrait use to H T Wise and recalls photos of Ohio University fraternity groups found among the relics.
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Lovell
S. Court St
H. T. Wise
Ohio University
Celebrities Present At Putnam Festivities
University Elementary School hosted Halloween parties with many celebrated guests listed among the visitors. Students in third and fourth grades performed skits and songs, with costume prizes, decorations, games, and a play titled A Halloween Dream.
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Putnam
Big Chief Tonic for every family member
An advertised general system tonic made from roots and herbs promises to stimulate appetite aid digestion and relieve occasional constipation. Sold exclusively at Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store Athens Ohio for 1.25 dollars.
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Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store
Athens, Ohio
To Honor Boy Scouts At Middleport Event
Seven Boy Scouts and one Scout Troop will receive awards in Middleport at Heath Methodist Church before a Court of Honor. Four scouts earn 18 merit badges, two receive first class, one second class, and Troop 43 of Racine earns a camping award. Other troops present include Troop 40 Middleport, Troop 42 Pomeroy, and Troop 41 Chester.
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Middleport
Heath Methodist Church
Racine
Pomeroy
Chester
Vote Places Are Changed In Athens For Next Tuesday
Four voting place changes announced by the election board affect Ward Four Precinct 3 Ward Four Precinct 5 Ward One Precinct 3 Ward Two Precinct 2 and the Torch Precinct. Voters must cast 178 absent ballots by noon Friday at the board office.
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Athens
Election Board
Hopkins
Morris Ave
East Side School
Beasley
East Side
Central Avenue Methodist Church
West Side
W. Union St
Len B. McCune
Wright Urges Rat Bait Orders For County Drive
Ross Wright county extension agent urged farmers to submit orders for red squill rat bait to the extension office by Friday night for delivery by the November 10 campaign start. A total of 268 bait orders have been placed as Athens County joins 20 other counties in Southeastern Ohio.
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Ross Wright
Wright
Athens County
Ohio
Magician Ben Franklin IV to Headline Rome High Carnival
Rome High School plans its 10th annual carnival on Friday November 3 featuring magician Ben Franklin IV as the main attraction. Prizes include turkeys groceries and gasoline tickets with amusement booths filling the gymnasium and local talent slated to perform.
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Rome High School of Stewart
Ben Franklin IV
Athens County ministers back welfare levy recommendation
The Athens County Ministerial Association discussed welfare agency needs at its October meeting and voted to recommend passage of the 3.68 mill levy to fund welfare services.
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Athens County Ministerial Association
Athens County
Mrs James Convalescing After Appendectomy At Sheltering Arms
Mrs Herman G. James wife of Ohio University president is convalescing nicely at Sheltering Arms Hospital after an appendectomy. Mrs Mary Crow Breinig who had an operation Tuesday remains in fair condition. Northeastern Arizona features a natural bridge formed by a petrified tree.
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Herman G. James
Ohio University
James
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Mary Crow Breinig
Big Show Is Ready at Athens High on Friday
Athens High School hosts a Friday Fall Festival in the Senior High auditorium with a 7 and 9 p.m. movie starring a leading screen and radio comedian. Jimmy Littler and his orchestra provide dancing music from 9 to 11:30, while faculty members Nellis Moore and Wamsley organize activities and booths with many student volunteers and teachers staffing the ticket booth and front door committees.
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Athens
Nellis, Moore and
Wamsley
Jimmy Littler
Roberts
Oliver
Bjornstad
Pickett
Prince
Lackey
Miss Johnston
Dowell
Rose
Mariner
McEwen
Giesen
Pickering
Lamon
Samford
Bryant
Industrial Arts
Republican rally and dance in Athens County
More than 700 tickets were sold for a GOP rally and dance at Hotel Berry Friday night from 9 to 1. Harold Rose announced the event open to all. Rex Koons Orchestra will provide round dancing and Elza Graham square dancing music.
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Hotel Berry
Harold Rose
Athens County
City Hall
Rex Koons
Elza Graham
James Speaks Before Columbus Kiwanis Address
Dr. Herman G. James president of Ohio University discussed obstacles to Pan American understanding at a noon dinner in Columbus. He spoke before the Columbus Kiwanis Club at the Neil House as an authority on Pan American relations.
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Herman G. James
Ohio University
Columbus Kiwanis Club
James
Neil House
Meinhardi to Demonstrate Shield for Rupture in Marietta
Chicago expert E. Meinhardi arrives at the Lafayette Hotel in Marietta Ohio for public demonstrations Saturday from 1 to 4 PM and 6 to 8 PM. He advertises the Meinhardi Shield as a non surgical cure claiming opening closure in about ten days with no leg straps. He warns of untreated rupture risks and invites men with prior surgical or injection failures.
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Chicago
Marietta
Ohio
Lafayette Hotel
Meinhardt
WPA
Andrews
Gilkey Ridge
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