Eight Inch Water Line Expands Athens System
The city advances about 50 000 in water system improvements at a cost of 6 800 funded by WPA labor with half materials paid by Athens. The project extends from Court and Carpenter to Maplewood, linking to a prior eight inch line and aiding lower fire insurance rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Side Factory
Athens
Ohio Inspection Bureau
Court and
Carpenter Sts
Carpenter
FE. State
Elliott
Stimson
Campbell
Campbell and Watt
Maplewood
E. State St
Grandview Heights
Stone Denied Parole in Man slaughter case
The petition of William Stone of Athens County for parole from London Prison Farm was continued until November next year in Columbus. Stone was convicted of manslaughter. William Roush of Meigs County was granted a parole on or after January 10, 1937 to go to West Virginia under Parole Division arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Stone
Athens County
London
Columbus
Stone
William Rousch
Meigs County
West Virginia
Salvation Army Aid Continues Through Athens Chest Campaign
Ruth Taylor profiles the Salvation Army in Athens noting its work with the hungry, homeless, and needy. Adjutant Ronald Irwin coordinates meals, clothing, and shelter while aiding families and individuals, with Christmas relief and hospital care also described. Major community outreach and evangelical efforts are funded by the Community Chest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Taylor
Salvation Army
Court St
Army
W. Union St
Adjt
Ronald Irwin
Irwin
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Ohio
Athens
Athens Dressed for Christmas as Elks Harvest Trees
In Athens the Elks Lodge cut a thousand small pines from Robert Kelley’s farm near Cutler and brought them to City Hall. Merchants wired lights on light stands along uptown streets, with further decorations planned for State, Washington and Union streets next week. Southern Ohio Electric Co. will install the electric candles at twelve intersections to brighten Court Street for the holiday season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Elks Lodge
Robert Kelley
Cutler
Athens
Athens Lumber Co
Athens Armature and Machine Works
Elks
Mr. Kelley
Roy Pierce
L. C. Baker
Charles Breinig
John Kircher
A. H. Huggins
Harry Graham
Uptown
W. Union St
State St
Washington St
Union St
Court St
Southern Ohio Electric Co
New Men’s Room Opens at Athens Courthouse
A new men’s room on the Court Street side of the Athens Courthouse offers an attendant, shoe shine, a small shop with magazines candy and tobacco, and bag checks. Towels cost five cents. County Commissioner Fred Kittle supervised remodeling and notes the attendant’s pay depends on patronage. Water is supplied at no cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court St
Fred Kittle
November 25 Horoscope Warns of Sudden News and Disturbances
The Stars Say by Genevieve Kemble cautions a tricky day with possible upheavals and startling news. Those born on this date face a year of sudden developments, demanding tact and discretion in papers and speech amid potential scandal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genevieve Kemble
Radio Schedule Fragments and World News Snippets
A long list of radio program times and lines from WK or WLW formats, with shows featuring Jack Armstrong Rudy Vallee Duchin Orch and more, plus a brief note about an Alberta land statistic and a Kampala king’s house fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CBS
NBC
E.S.T
Wise Crackers
Salvation Army
Alabama
Vanderbilt
Jack Armstrong
Clyde Barrie
Lady Bluebirds
Orphan Annie
the Johnsons
Patti Chapin
Vicki Chase
Jesse Crawford
Bob Newhall
X Sisters
Lowell Thomas
Renfrew
Billy and Betty
Amos ‘N
Andy Jack Fulton
Fasy Aces
Tas Vocal Orchestra
Ted Husing
Voice of Experience
Lum
Abner Vee
Lawnhurst Royalists
Pleasant Valley
Bowes
Bob Burns
Paul Sullivan
Shaw
Sherlock Holmes Shaw Orch
Basse Orch
Sherlock Holmes
Duchin
Count Basie
Duchin Orch
Count Basil
Nelson Orch
Tom, Dick
Harry Ted Malone
Helen Trent
Tenor
Dr. W
Lewis
Mary Sothern
Betty and
Bob
Claudine McDonald
Kitty
Bobby Benson
Barry McKinley
Lucille Manners
Andy Mortimer
Good Amos
Andy
Popeye Uncle Ezra
Sam and
Abner
Goose Creek
Parson Edwin
Hill
Sam Boake Carter
Oscar Shaw
Jessica Dragonette
Death Valley Kostelanetz Orch
Death Valley Kostelanetz
Kay Orch
Gore de Lys
Paul Sullivan Olsen
Athens County Spends Over 300000 on Roads in 1936 Progress
Athens County completes overhead railroad crossing on state highway 56 west of Athens and finishes a 3 mile Route 31 relocation project near Chauncey. Allied Products Co. completes six miles on Route 31 and three on Route 50, with Beightler and Hussey handling a 3 mile Route 31 job. Coolville Ridge Road four miles costs 23348.55. total 254612.71 in highway contracts to date for 1956.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Athens
Chauncey
Beightler and
Hussey
Columbus
Richland Ave
Fisher Station
Allied Products Co
Cleveland
Coolville Ridge
WPA Worker Injured at New Marshfield Site
WPA worker Jones of New Marshfield suffered a fracture of the right leg near the ankle when a leg rolled onto him at work on Wednesday. He was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital.
The Ankh Symbol From Egypt Becomes Copper Emblem
The Ankh once symbolizing enduring life in ancient Egypt is now identified with enduring metal copper. The circle on the cross remains a visual cue linking history to modern material identity.
Also Mentioned on This Page
WPA
Rayahy
WPAR
Parkersburg
Selis
Sells
E. F
N. Court St
Athens, Ohio
Lancaster St
Mary Marlin
Gene Arnold
Helen Jane Behlke
Uganda
Kampala
Province of
Alberta
Canada
Taylor's
Toytown
Teddy Bears
Rocket Racers
Baker's Milk Chocolate
Morningside
Mickey Mouse
Taylor's Toytown
Blackstone cHocolates
Pound Box
Wilbur
Suchards
Jersey
Taylors
Deshler-Weallick
L. C. Wallick
Pres
Deshler Wallick
Swanson
Buckley
Adv
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