Teachers Will Confer on Back Salaries in Athens County
A committee of the Athens County Teachers Association will travel to Columbus to meet Dr. B A Stevens to discuss delayed salaries across districts. The group reports a June deficit of 97 540 with 28 738 owed in one district and notes prompt state payments under the School Foundation Program have helped some districts repay part of back wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County Teachers’ Association
Columbus
B. A. Stevens
Ohio Educational Association
Ebba Wahlstrom
the Plains
County Association
Christian Church In
Athens
Wahlstrom
Athens County
School Foundation
In Service Miss Stauffer Joins WAAC Training
Miss Stauffer daughter of Mr and Mrs Merwin Stauffer The Plains was enrolled Sept 26 as an auxiliary in the WAAC at Ft Hay es Columbus She expects to be called to Fort Des Moines In for training within a few days The Plains High School graduate formerly worked for Burke Ervin Electric Co Athens and served as deputy clerk in the Athens County clerk of courts office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Stauffer
Merwin Stauffer
the Plains
WAAC
Ft. Hayes
Columbus
Fort Des Moines
the Plains High School
Burke-Ervin Electric Co
Athens
Athens County
Election on tax levy for Athens Rural Schools in 1942 vote
A county education committee reports dire finances for Athens Rural Schools and southeastern Ohio districts. A levy proposal asks for up to 3 mills per dollar over five years to fund current school expenses. Polls open 6:30 a m to 6:30 p m on November 3 1942 in Athens County.
Ellen W. Shay of Nelsonville Dies in Columbus
Ellen Whyte Shay wife of Dan Shay of Columbus Street died Friday in Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus after five months confinement. She had lived in Nelsonville 40 years and was a St Andrew’s Church member and charter Altar Society member. Survived by husband three daughters Rose Campbell Ellen Shay and another in Pittsburgh three sons Paul Chauncey Frank Dan and five grandchildren. Funeral arrangements not yet set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Ellen Whyte Shay
Dan Shay
Columbus St
Mt. Carmel Hospital
Columbus
Shay
St. Andrew’s Church
Altar Society
Rose Campbell
Ellen Shay
Pittsburgh
Paul Shay
Chauncey, Corp
Frank Shay
Brooklyn
N. Y
Barberton
George Whyte
Girl Scouts Enlisted for Defense Work in Ohio
Ohio's 53 000 Girl Scouts pledged wholehearted cooperation to the state defense council. They will serve in child care recreation outdoor cooking messenger service and other civilian defense roles. Camps may be used as recreation areas or refuges in air raid evacuations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
State Defense Council
Girl Scouts
Delbert L. Pugh
Bennett Chapple
Middletown
National Board of Girl Scouts, Inc
Pugh
Ohio State Poultrymen Offered Record Calendars
Ross Wright of Athens County extension says the PEP calendars are issued by the Poultry Department at Ohio State University. The calendars help poultrymen record monthly expenditures and receipts and include care tips and house improvement suggestions. Available through the county extension office in the Athens Post Office Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio State University
Ross Wright
Athens County
Poultry Department
University
Athens Post Office
Driver Fined After Plea of Excessive Speed
Ben Lee Williams of 131 Grosvenor Street was fined five dollars and costs by Mayor Franz L. Wood after pleading guilty to excessive speed on West Union Street. Police said he drove a truck 38 miles per hour in a 20 mile per hour zone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Lee Williams
Grosvenor St
Franz L. Woodworth
W. Union St
Notice of Election on Tax Mill Simupation in Troy Township
A notice from Troy Township in Athens County Ohio declares a November 3 1942 election to levy a tax above the ten mill limit for five years. Proceeds fund cemetery improvements and maintenance at two mills per dollar of valuation. Polls open 6 50 A M to 6 40 P M Eastern Standard Time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Township
Athens County
Ohio
Board of Elections
Hazel W. Coon
Message to Every Driver From Rubber Director
A wartime public service notice urges drivers to minimize trips and drive under 35 mph to save rubber. It calls for tire inflation maintenance, regular inspections, and carpooling, signed by William M. Jeffers, Rubber Director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Jeffers
Seedlings Ready for Planting This Fall
The Ohio Division of Forestry announces a larger than usual supply of seedlings for erosion control and market timber. Hard woods such as sugar maple ash locust and oak are available with reduced prices to encourage fall planting. Application blanks available at the U S Forest Service AAA office or County Extension Office in Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Division of Forestry
U. S. Forest Service
AAA
Athens
Pearl Canny Dies in Columbus Home
Mr Pearl Canny died at his home 114 S Wheatland Ave Columbus on Thursday He leaves wife Pauline Canny daughter Madeline Frayler St Louis sister Mrs Howard Robbins Albany and two grandchildren Funeral services set for Saturday at Spears Funeral Home Columbus at two o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Canny
S. Wheatland Ave
Columbus
Pauline Canny
Madeline Frayler
St. Louis
Howard Robbins
Albany
Spears
Barnett Announces Sermon Subjects at New Marshfield
Rev. L. E. Barnett selects two sermons for Sunday at New Marshfield Church of Christ. Morning topic is Gods Precious Jewels and evenings subject is Something We Have Missed. Sunday School begins at 10 am and Christian Endeavor at 7 15 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Barnett
New Marshfield Church of Christ
Courthouse to Close on Columbus Day in Athens County
All offices of the Athens County Courthouse will be closed Monday October 12 Columbus Day as announced by the county commissioners office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Wright Talks On Prices at Local Grange
Wright addressed price trends at the Athens Grange Booster Night. A program of music, readings, and tableaux followed. The Athens Grange visited Summit Grange at New Marshfield with songs, drills, and discussions. Miss Bernardine Terrill won the county bread baking contest and will represent Athens County Grange in the state contest in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
Ross Wright
Athens Grange
Summit Grange
New Marshfield
Grange
Bernard Ward
Isle of Golden Dreams
C. D. Duncan
Glen Atkinson
Alice Shannon
Mountain and Valley Music
Mrs Duncan
Glenn Atkinson
Drill
Mary Zornes
Angela Tierney
Hazel Morrison
Clara McKibben
Nora Frank
Nellie Earich
Pomona Grange
Bernardine Terrill
Terrill
Athens County Grange
State Grange
Columbus
New Marshfield Fall Festival and Auction Set
The New Marshfield Methodist Church plans a Fall Festival and Auction Sale on Saturday October 10 at 7 p m with Seth Hunter serving as auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Marshfield
Seth Hunter
Typists Wanted for Marine Corps Reserve Duties
Captain Guy B. Beatty reports enlistments open for Class V(b) Marine Corps Reserve typists in Cincinnati district. First group requires 40+ wpm typing. second adds 80+ wpm shorthand. Recruits advance to corporal or sergeant and Fleet Marine Force. Age 17 to 36. spelling grammar and comprehension essential. Office in Chillicothe Room 4 Post Office Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy B. Beatty
United States Marine Corps
Cincinnati
Marine Corps Reserve
Fleet Marine Force
Post Office
Chillicothe
Wesleyan Methodist Schedule for Sunday Services
The Rev. E. C. Kenney will speak at the First Wesleyan Methodist Church Sunday morning and evening. The choir meets for practice at 6 30 Sunday night. Mid week prayer services are set for Wednesday night. WYPS and Bible Study Class convene Thursday night at 6 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Kenney
First Wesleyan Methodist Church
Kenney
Albany Baptist Church Hosts Sunday Evening Service
Albany Baptist Church will hold preaching services Sunday evening at 8 led by Harold Cunningham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany Baptist Church
Harold Cunningham
Six Are Held for Trial As They Plead Innocent
Six defendants appeared in Athens County Common Pleas Court and pleaded not guilty to indictments. Sidney Burton and Burtnett Little of Middleport face armed robbery charges related to a June 9 incident on U S Route 50 near Guysville and are each held on 2000 bond. Stanley Jarvis, West Virginia, charged with obtaining 10 by fraudulent check from C B Nye, held without bond, with additional counts in other counties. Mary Kollister of Athens charged with unsafe operation of an automobile, bond 100. James Crabtree of Athens, selling intoxicating liquor without a license, bond 500. Walter Taylor of York Township, furnishing liquor to a minor, bond 300.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Reel Anne Reat
Stanley Jarvis
West
York Township
Concord Honor Roll Will Be Dedicated
A dedication ceremony at Concord Union Church Sunday October 11 at 2 30 p m marks the unveiling of the Service Honor Roll donated by the C E Society in honor of local service members Paul Sayre and Joseph Antle. Sayre serves in the Air Corps and Antle departs for Ft Hayes October 19. Relatives and friends are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Union Church
George
C. E. Society
Paul Sayre
Frank Sayre
Air Corps
Joseph Antle
Joel Antle
Ft. Hayes
Revival To Begin At Garden Church
A revival meeting will begin at the A B Mission Church at The Garden on Sunday with services at 8 p m. The Rev. Herbert Householder pastor will lead, assisted by ministers from Junction City and former pastor Rev F A Norris. Mrs Kate Chapple of Shade will direct the music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Mission Church
the Garden
Herbert Householder
Junction City
F. A. Norris
Kate Chapple
Shade
Mitchell to Preach at Asbury Church Services
Services at the Asbury Church near Guysville begin with Sunday School at 9 30 a m followed by preaching at 10 30 a m by the pastor the Rev Melvin E Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Asbury
Asbury Church
Guysville
Melvin E. Mitchell
Rev Frank Donaldson to Preach at Orange Church Sunday
Reverend Frank Donaldson will preach at the Orange Church this Sunday at 2:00 p m. The service is open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Donaldson
The
Orange Church
County Awards Coal Contract and Related County Purchases
The Hocking Corporation won the bid to supply mine run coal for the Athens County Courthouse, county garage, and relief office at 2.69 dollars per ton. County relief funds will cover 100 dollars monthly for six months as sponsor's share in the school lunch program. The county also authorized purchasing 1650 pounds of transmission grease from DA Lubricant Co for 226.01 dollars to switch equipment from summer to winter operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocking Corporation
Athens County Commissioners
DA Lubricant Co
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Eudora Stauffer
Spirin
Nite Club
E. G. Clifton
Shade School
Forrest Gutherie
Mechanicsburg
Robert Harrison
Carrie Smith
Greens Run
Lois Glancy
Margaret Laverty
Stewart
Board of Education
Athens Rural
Athena County
Ellen W. Shay
Sheltering Arms
Ella Hacker
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Harry Kapple
Coolville
U. S. Navy
NEA
U.S
Aleutian
Dutch Harbor
Peter Holm
North Pacific Theater
Solomons
Solomon Islands
South Pacific
Barnett
Cross Bros
Athens, O
Marshfield
S. Court St
Athens, Ohio
Marine Corps
Albany Baptist
Mickle
Tire & Accessory CO
Union St
Concord
Garden Church
Orange
Colonial Finance CO
Berry Hotel
Bidg
the Mutual Home and Savings Association
E. Washington St
Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric Company
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