Local Federation tackles street work and clothing drive
The council debated repair work and material advances for a street project amid mixed votes and town plans. Women vote to donate garments for girls ages six to eighteen and establish a Red Cross clothing hub in the city building to aid the needy. Delegates were chosen for the district convention in Ironton on November 5 and 4.
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Federation
G. E. Carrothers
Red Cross
Ironton
Willis L. Gard
Schuyler Foster
Robert L. Woodworth
John ‘Finsterwald
Grange Holds Regular Meeting and Plans Halloween Social
The Trimble Grange No 1880 met last Saturday evening with good attendance. Officers conferred on two members and planned a box supper and masquerade social for October 1 at Trimble hall, with the regular meeting on the first Saturday evening.
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Trimble
Grange
Trimble Hall
Ast Chiefs Meet at McHarg Home
Ast chief gathering held at the McHarg residence on October 6 with a social hour. Several veterans readings and contests were featured. Mrs Y won first prize in the wanton with the Halloween theme. Mr and Mrs Harry Winefordner attended along with Mr N Mell sag.
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AST
Mcharg
Florida Real Estate Boom Declared Illusion by Officials
Florida land speculation is blamed for a looming crash as Cyrus Locher and Norman Beck report no real industry or farming beyond small patches. They say most current sales are purely land for resale, with no fixed value or lasting development, following two weeks of northern investor interviews.
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Norman E. Beck
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City Federation Supports Juvenile Home for Girls
Athens women gathered to back the detention home for dependent and delinquent girls. Mrs. Campbell described the 40 girls housed last year at 93 1 2 North Congress, while letters from former Juvenile Court proteges underscored success. The federation urged county commissioners to increase next year’s budget to fund the program.
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Child's Conservation League
E. G. Campbell
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Campbell
Worker Injured by Skid Fractures Leg at Plant
A man suffered a leg fracture Monday afternoon when a skid slipped while he worked at a machine. He was carried home by miners' ambulance and treated by Dr. Fe Fever and Dr. N. (names partially garbled) after the fracture occurred.
Sylvester Brown Buried Today
Funeral services for Sylvester Brown were held at his home in Glouster on Tuesday afternoon conducted by A. J. Craig. Burial followed after several months of ill health. He is survived by his wife and other relatives including D. L. Witton and T. R. Hamilton with several guests noted from Athens Chauncey and nearby areas.
Greek Letter Men In Session At Ohio University
The Men's Pan-Hellen Council met at Ewing Hall to outline the year's program. Andrew Nelson, elected last year, presided as the new president during Monday's session.
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Ohio University
Ewing Hall
Andrew Nelson
Trains collision injures five at Smyrna. cavalry horses killed
Five persons were slightly injured and three horses of the Sixth United States Cavalry based at Fort Oglethorpe were killed or crippled when two Nashville Chattanooga and St. Louis freight trains collided near Smyrna Georgia.
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Sixth United States Cavalry
Fort Oglethorpe
More modern girls can earn the dough than can make it
A brief comment from the Newark American Tribune remarks that modern girls have greater earning potential than their traditional craft output, reflecting changing social roles and labor expectations.
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Newark American Tribune
Athens Council Tackles Street Upgrades and Water Rights
The October Athens city council session focused on street improvements, sidewalk repairs, a gas franchise, and extending water service to Richland avenue residents. A new treasurer salary was debated with Sid Sherrard proposing $800, and a sewer right of way and concrete paving plans were approved for multiple streets.
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Dan Davis
Pratt and Russell
North Hill
Columbia Avenue
Sycamore
Fred Beckier
Marietta Avenue
Morrison Hill
Lorene Avenue
May Avenue
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S Run Oil and Gas Company
Grandview Highland Addition
East Athens
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Athens Gas Company
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Athens City
Athens Country Club
Buck Reunion Honors Hiram Buck on 89th Birthday
Reedville reports the Buck family reunion held Sunday at Hiram Buck’s home in honor of his eighty ninth birthday. Many children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, friends and relatives attended. A long table featured a fine dinner and both Mr. and Mrs. Buck are in good health for their age.
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Buck
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