Christmas Decor Lights Up Athens Streets for Christmas
Christmas moves into Athens as streets fill with pine trees and plans for colored lights. The Elks Lodge, the Athens Retail Merchants Association, Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co, and Robert Kelley fund and organize tree placements along Court Street, W Union Street, the railroad, President Street and South Bridge. Five Elks members cut 800 trees from Kelley farm for light standards. electric decorations go up tomorrow under the electric company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks Lodge
Athens Retail Merchants Association
Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co
Robert Kelley
Near Cutler
Iks Lodge
Kelley
Athens Lumber Co
Stedman Co
Roy Pierce
John Kircher
Alex Moore
Harry Graham
Rolland Ruth
Athens
Mr. Kelley
Bridge
Court St
W. Union St
President St
South Bridge
Electric Company
Salvation Army Leader Visits Athens Corps For Audit Praise
Brigadier Fred Malpass, head of the Southeastern Ohio Division, declared the local Athens Salvation Army corps in excellent condition after an audit. He commended the advisory board led by L. W. Roberts and the corps officers Adjt. and Mrs. Ronald Irwin for progress in Athens. Malpass scheduled a January celebration and noted sturdy welfare and religious work in step with larger communities. He was joined by Mrs. Malpass and Adjt. William Parkins. Separately, Troy Township schools remain closed for the week due to scarlet fever per the county health office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Malpass
Cincinnati
Southeastern Ohio
Salvation Army
Army
L. W. Roberts
Salvation Army Corps
Adjt
Ronald Irwin
Athens
Athens Corps
Malpass
Mr. Roberts
Brigadier Malpass
William Parkins
Young People's
Troy
Troy Township
County Health Office
Sleeplessness Steals Beauty and Constipation Link
An ad claims sleeplessness dulls appearance and links it to constipation. It urges regular elimination, touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle laxative that stimulates bile without harsh drugs, and notes prices 15 80 and 60 cents.
Canal expert to speak at Hock-Hocking District Scout dinner
Charles E. Wood of Cincinnati, a veteran construction engineer and longtime Boy Scout supporter, will address Scouters and wives at the Church of Christ in Nelsonville Thursday at 6 15 PM. Wood led Panama Canal project work and has directed major jobs in Europe, South America, and the United States as deputy regional executive of Region Four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Wood
Cincinnati
Hock-Hocking
Church of Christ, Nelsonville
Wood
Gutan
Panama Canal
British Isles
Europe
South America
United States
Mr. Wood
Boy Scouts
Michigan Rotary Club
Methodist Epworth League Festival Raises Funds at Stewart
The sub district Booth Festival of Methodist Epworth Leagues at Stewart drew praise for cups donations and skits. Central Ave Athens led with 72.09 in canned goods and cash, Guysville followed at 72.49, and First Church Athens contributed over 40. Total contributions reached about 256 with prizes awarded to leagues meeting set goals for the Methodist Children's Home and White Cross Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guysville
Central Ave. M. E
Athens
Booth
Stewart
M. E. Church
Methodist Children’s Home
Worthington
White Cross Hospital
Columbus
Central Ave., League
Guysville League
First Church
Rome High School
Albany
T. A. Ballinger
W. G. Seaman
A. H. Beckett
First
Central Ave
Coolville
E. B. Dean
J. N. Rice
Hamden
J. C. Deeds
Nelsonville
W. P. Clark
W. J. Miller
Naomi E. Rawn
Reynoldsburg
Chillicothe
Epworth
Stewart Church
Good Fellowship
R. E. Bayliff
Wesley Foundation
Rawn
H. D. Bollinger
Chicago
Methodist Church
Amabel Haller
Chillicothe District
W. H. Bright, Jr
Pomeroy
225 Tested in War Against Tuberculosis
225 children in 15 Athens County schools were examined in tuberculin skin tests conducted by the Athens County Tuberculosis and Health Association with support from the State and County Health Departments and school officials. Tests were free. funds came from Christmas Seals. Dr. W. J. Smith led the testing and will review results Wednesday. more clinics are planned next week in additional schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County Tuberculosis and Health Association
W. J. Smith
Bureau of Tuberculosis
State Department of Health
Athens County Public Health
Millfield
Chauncey
Glouster
Stewart
Canaanville
Mechanicsburg
the Plains
Greens Run
Jacksonville
Trimble
Oakdale
McLeish
Hollister
Smith
Albany
Coolville
Lottridge
Shade, Mineral
Carbondale
New Marshfield
Buchtel
Amesville
Kelley Talks On Publicity For Colleges
Ohio University faculty member Dana Kelley told Athens Rotary Club that college publicity rests on substantial achievements and campus goods not flashy window displays. He said faculty and student activities draw reader interest, athletic hype aids spirit, and students accurately convey their alma mater to others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dana Kelley
Ohio University
Athens Rotary Club
Kelley
University
Nelsonville Pastor to Address Athens Elks Memorial
Rev. Lloyd Evans of Nelsonville Presbyterian Church will speak at the Athens Elks memorial service in the Athens lodge rooms next Sunday at 2 PM. Tonight at the Elks Lodge Charles L Haslop of Newark will conduct the annual inspection and a class of candidates will be initiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Evans
Nelsonville Presbyterian Church
Elks
Athens Lodge
The
Elks Lodge
Charles L. Haslop
Newark
Patrol Tests For Driver Permits At County Fairgrounds
The State Highway Patrol will hold tests for drivers licenses at the Athens County fairgrounds on Thursday December 2 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for residents with temporary permits. Examinations resume Friday December 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Logan fairgrounds for Hocking County drivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Patrol
Athens County Fairgrounds
Athens
Hocking County
Fairgrounds
Logan
Cold Weather Slows Work On District Construction
C R Arnold Athens district NRS clerk cites adverse weather delaying about a half dozen projects in Athens Meigs and Gallia Counties. Low temperatures hinder cement pours forcing skeleton crews on grading and fill while private placement declines after a district reorganization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Arnold
District National Reemployment Service
Athens
Meigs
Gallia
Arnold
Carpenter St. Repair
Ath
Back Taxes Paid as County Publishes Delinquent List
Athens County Treasurer John Preston reports strong response to state mandated notice of delinquent real estate taxes. Since the list announcement 94 payments totaling over 2000 have been received and over 5000 more paid since half-year tax collections closed. Deadline for payment to remove property from list is December 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
John Preston
C. O. Gibson
SUSTAINS HEAD CUTS IN CRASH NEAR SHADE
A Route 31 collision near Shade at 5 45 pm Monday left Harley Blair with severe head lacerations after his northbound car sideswiped W E Williams of Pomeroy. Blair's car overturned in a swamp, Williams uninjured. Blair taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital. Blair's car ruined and Williams' damage put at 50 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shade
Harley Blair
N. Shannon Ave
W. E. Williams
Pomeroy
Blair
Williams Auto
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Williams
Head of Credit Bureau Talks Before Kiwanis
Oscar Fulton, manager of the Athens Credit Bureau, spoke at the Athens Kiwanis Club in Hotel Berry last night. He said the bureau has been operating six months with over 7,000 references on Athens area residents and more than 50 local firms participating. The service protects merchants from poor credit risks and tracks individuals with good credit. Guests Roy Dupler and G. E. Ashwill attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Credit Bureau
Athens Kiwanis Club
Hotel
Berry
Oscar Fulton
Fulton
Athens
Local residents seek care at Sheltering Arms Hospital
At Sheltering Arms Mr Joseph Morgan of Millfield and Mrs Woodroe Tippie of The Plains entered Sheltering Arms Hospital for medical treatment on Monday. Mrs Grace Beckett of 75 Central Avenue underwent a major surgical operation at the hospital Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Morgan
Millfield
Woodroe Tippie
the Plains
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Grace Beckett
Central Avenue
Drunk Driver Sent to Jail in Athens Court
Tony McKnight 23 of Nelsonville pled guilty to driving while intoxicated in Athens Common Pleas Court and received 30 days in jail six month driving suspension and 50 dollar fine plus costs. Charles H. Chappell 34 of Harrisonville was jailed on a similar charge in Smith Street. A subsequent note reports a K T Crossen Post American Legion meeting at 73 S Court St Wednesday at 7 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony McKnight
Nelsonville
Athens
Harrisonville
Smith St
State Highway Patrol
Chappell
K. T. Crossen
The
American Legion
S. Court St
Mrs. Daugherty Urges Tuberculosis Fight at Athens High
Ruth Daugherty from Nelsonville spoke at the Athens County Health and Tuberculosis Association assembly at Athens High School urging students to buy Christmas Seals to fund TB work. Parents received notices for tuberculin testing next week, with a doctor from the State Health Department conducting the tests. Dwight Riley led the program, Donna Gaitten announced band ticket sales for a Dec. 9 10 showing to fund equipment, and Franklin Blackford presented The History of Tuberculosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ous
Ruth Daugherty
Nelsonville
Athens County Health and Tuberculosis Association
State Health Department
Dwight Riley
Donna Gaitten
Athens
Franklin Blackford
Capitol Dome Painted With 43 Pounds Of Paint
About 43 pounds of paint are used to coat the Capitol dome in Washington. The project requires 35 men and takes three months to finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Holm Jarrett
Billy Rose
New York
San Francisco
Rose
Eleanor
Capitol
Washington
Athens National Guard Unit Holds Inspection
The Headquarters Company of the Second Battalion 166th Infantry Ohio National Guard was inspected at the Armory last night by Major Robert H. Drake. Sgt. Oliver P. Downey led formation and Lt. Harold Chadwick dismissed the guardsmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
166Th Infantry
Ohio National Guard
Robert H. Drake
Zanesville
Oliver P. Downey
Drake
Harold Chadwick
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CANAL
Methodist Home
McKee Drug ‘Company Security Bank
Quick's Drug Store
West Union E
Patrol
NRS
Ens
Meigs County
Hurton
Credit Bureau
Kiwanis
McKnight
Legion
Ohio
Gardner Rhythmic Systems
Rowlands
Quick's
Coe
Franz Woodworth
Prop
Wolverine
Athens National Guard Unit
Domino
AES Lpa
Crystal
Kerr Hardware Co
Sohio
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