Bigelow pension issue linked to Ohio finances
Robert R. Bangham, Ohio Finance Director, warned Athens Chamber of Commerce that November votes on the Bigelow amendments could cost the state over three hundred million annually. He noted school, relief, and old age pension obligations dominate the budget, with recent years expanding state spending and debt. He urged citizen responsibility to support education and welfare while highlighting revenue gains and cost cuts under current administration.
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Robert R. Bangham
Ohio Department of Finance
Athas Chamber of Commerce
Hatal Raver
Ohio
State Tax Commission
School Foundation
Bangham
Liquor Department
Ohio Prohibition Committee to hold third conference
Hillsboro hosts the Ohio State Prohibition Committee for its third conference of the year on October 17. The note mentions the inauguration of Trans-Canada airmail service on July 1, 1937.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsboro
Ohio State Prohibition Committee
Trans-Canada
Friday the Thirteenth myth analyzed and debunked
A columnist recounts researching Friday the Thirteenth and finds no scientific basis for it being luckier or unluckier. He interviews readers and concludes the superstition is unfounded, urging readers to ignore the supposed notoriety and avoid giving it attention.
Enlist for Navy Service in Athens Area
Navy recruiting agent W H Byers announced four local enlistments from Athens and nearby towns. Herman McKibben Paul Collamore Harold Manisvore and Jack Jewell, aged 27 28 20 and 19, will begin six year terms as apprenticed seamen after passing exams in Cincinnati. They depart for Newport Rhode Island for eight weeks training before joining U S Navy vessels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Byers
Navy
Athens
Herman Roscoe McKibben
Depot St
Paul Robinson Collamore
Chestnut St
Nelsonville
Harold Manisvore
Route 4
Glouster
Jack Jewell
North Madison St
McKibben
Collamore
East Side Elementary Forms New School Band
The East Side Elementary School band, directed by Floyd Prince, starts with 20 players including 10 new members. Regular practice is Tuesdays 1 to 2 pm and beginners meet Saturdays at 9:30 am. Sixth graders J Reeder, C Wise, B Smiley, D Grekila, E Thompson join on instruments. new fifth graders N Smith, C Herbert, R Gilkey, M Farley, D Morrison also participate. Veterans include T Neutzling, S Hawkins, W Drake, J Good, M Duncan, G Beasley, P Vercoe, J Young, J Triipo, J King with various instruments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Side
Floyd Prince
Athens
Prince
June Reeder
Charles Wise
Billy Smiley
Dick Grekila
Edwin Thompson
Nancy Smith
Carolyn Herbert
Roger Gilkey
Marie Farley
Danny Morrison
Ted Neutzling
Sally Hawkins
Wendell Drake
John Good
Max Duncan
George Beasley
Paul Vercoe
Jo Ellen Young
Joe Triipo
Judith King
Glouster Man Sentenced to One Year in Jail
Owen Meredith of Glouster was given a 12 month jail term after a jury found him guilty of acting in such a manner as to contribute to the delinquency of two minor girls. The state’s chief witnesses were the 13 and 17 year old girls. They had been brought from the Girls Industrial School in Delaware Ohio. Trial on similar charges was underway against William James, a Glouster restaurant proprietor.
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Francis E. White
Owen Meredith
Glouster
Meredith
Girls’ Industrial School
Delaware
William James
Twins Born Aunt and Uncle in Pittsfield Story
In Pittsfield Mississippi, twins born to Mr and Mrs Anthony Sacchetti at birth automatically became an aunt and uncle to their six month old niece Shelia Sacchetti. The odd family note highlights the unexpected family tie created by the newborn twins.
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Pittsfield, Mess
Anthony Sacchetti
Shelia Sacchetti
Republicans Plan Dance for November Third in Athens
A joint meeting of all Republican clubs in Athens County will be held in Athens City Hall on Friday night October 13 at 7 30 to appoint committees for the dance at Hotel Berry on Friday night November 3. Each club is to send several representatives to sponsor the first major entertainment since the last election with the Executive Committee collaborating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Athens City Hall
Hotel Berry
Health board clash threatens Athens joint county city plan
Athens City Council heard from health board members about threats to the 19 year old joint county and city health arrangement. Support was voiced to keep informed as developments unfold with council taking no action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Joint County
City Health Board
Ohio
John Mourn
D. A. Morris
E. M. McLeod
County Health Board
Blaine Goldsberry
Goldsberry
Athens City
Beasley Dies at Home in Marion Former Athens Resident
Word reached Athens today of the death of C. M. Beasley age 85 at his residence 321 North Main Street Marion. Funeral services will be held at the home Friday at two o'clock with burial in Marion.
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Athens
C. M. Beasley
N. Main St
Marion
WPA Workers Report For 7 A M Friday Oct 13
WPA workers on the Andrews and Cincinnati Ridge Roads are asked to report for work at 7 a m Friday Oct 13. The notice urges prompt attendance to resume road maintenance projects in the region.
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WPA
Andrews
Cincinnati Ridge
Athens to Build Modern Supermarket at Brick Plant Site
Negotiations conclude with H. M. Boyajohn of Columbus to develop a 166 by 225 foot lot at the old Athens Brick Plant for a supermarket to be leased to Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co. Groundwork begins Monday with completion aimed for Thanksgiving trade. A. B. Wells notes brick plant site suits railcar load handling and new street work will widen Kern Street.
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H. M. Boyajohn
Columbus
Athens
Boyajohn
Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co
A. B. Wells
Wells
Kern St
Athens Lumber Co
B&o Railroad
E. State St
Hattie Golden Dies Thursday in Columbus at 96
Hattie B. Golden, 96, former Athens and Logan resident and widow of Civil War veteran Major Elmer Golden, died at her niece’s home in Columbus. Survived by two Columbus nieces, a Logan nephew, and a Virginia step-grandson. Funeral 2:30 Saturday at Dowler and Ferguson parlor with Rev. R. G. Purrington officiating. viewing Friday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie B. Golden
Athens
Logan
C. N. Bowen
Columbus
Major Elmer Golden
Major Golden
Jacob Butin
Mary Bowen
Columbus State Hospital
Death of Sarah Tabler at Kilvert
Sarah Tabler age 90 died Wednesday morning at 11 30 at her Kilvert home after an extended illness. She was born in West Virginia, lived in Athens County, and belonged to the Wesleyan Methodist Church. Survived by two daughters Rhoda Harris and Florida Tabler, brother Aaron Harris, sister Eliza Croston, 12 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral was at Kilvert Saturday at one o clock conducted by Rev Marshall. Burial Harris Cemetery near Cutler. Temperature readings noted a cool night and mild day with highs around 65 and overnight lows near 42.
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Sarah Tabler
Kilvert
Tabler
William and
Rhoda Harris
West Virginia
Athens County
Wesleyan Methodist Church
Florida Tabler
Aaron Harris
Cutler
Eliza Cros
Ton
Rev. Marshall
Fillmore
Harris Cemetery
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J. M. Higgins
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Advisory Council
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R. L. Marlow
Blue Pike
Josten's Court ST
Hattie Golden
Kline Jenkins
Kay
Portsmouth
Old Quaker
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Lawrenceburg
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Aya
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H.V. Kaltenborn
Puse Oil
Europe
Kaltenborn
Columbia
Pure Oil
Ohio Tax Commission
B. B. Brumley
Neil House
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