Legion Commander Attacks Un American Activities in Ohio
Eli Jensen, Springfield, leader of the American Legion, challenged un American activities during an installation banquet at Hotel Berry. He warned of dozens of movements undermining citizenship and urged Legion-led education to guard future generations. He cited teachers and youth primers in Ohio as proof of covert influence. His remarks framed the Legion’s 1938 39 program and responsibilities.
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Ohio
Eli Jensen
Springfield
American Legion
Legion
K. T. Crosson
Hotel Berry
Jensen
Europe
To Stop Constipation Get at Its Cause
An advertisement urges tackling constipation by increasing bulk in the diet. It explains bulk means fiber not heavy food and promotes Kellogg's All-Bran for breakfast with water. The message claims All-Bran provides bulk and a vitamin B complex, not a medicine, and is sold by grocers.
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Kellogg's
Battle Creek
Honors Court To Be Tuesday At Athens High
Almost 100 Boy Scouts from the Hock Hocking District Court of Honor will be advanced in rank and receive awards at Athens High School Tuesday night at 7 30. Forty scouts gain second class awards, 15 advance to first class, 35 receive merit badges, four get star awards, and one man earns the five year veteran’s award. Parents and friends are invited as adults are urged to participate.
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Hock-Hocking
Collision on Route 687 Injures Two in Athens
Two motorists from Athens Morton Rice and Waldo Woodyard with passenger B Dixon sustained minor cuts and bruises when their cars collided on a curve one mile north of Harrisonville on Route 687 late on Wednesday. Damages were about $200 per vehicle. Dowler in Chicago.
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Morton Rice
Athens
Waldo Woodyard
Harrisonville
Woodyard
B. Dixon
Vendol Relieves Joint Swelling and Constipation Claims
A user reports Vendol eased severe ankle swelling and joint pain along with constipation. The ad cites relief from headaches, dizziness, and fatigue, claiming kidneys improved and appetite returned. It endorses Athens Pharmacy and Hickman’s Pharmacy as local sellers.
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Athens Pharmacy
Nelsonville
Hickman’s Pharmacy
Dean Johnston Receives Absentee Ballots in London
Ohio University dean of men John R. Johnston, on leave, is among 27 Athens County absent voters receiving ballots. His London address is Carlton Mansions, 2 Bedford Place, Bloomsbury Square. Absentees may vote early at the courthouse election board office.
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John R. Johnston
Ohio University
Athens County Board of Elections
David Johnson
Dean Johnston
London
Carlton Mansions
Bedford Place
Bloomsbury Square
W. C
England
Athens County
Election Board
Ohio Schools To Stay Open, Berns States
About 145 Athens County teachers heard Karl H. Berns of the Ohio Education Association say the school problem will be solved. He urged pledge to the OEA as champion and predicted most Ohio schools would stay open despite a looming deficit and tax losses.
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Athens County
The
Christian Church
Karl H. Berns
Ohio Education Association
Athens County Teachers Association
H. W. Humphrey
the Plains
Berns
State Foundation Fund
DEA
Davey
Tottering
OEA
Ohio
F. J. Taylor
Huntington National Bank
Columbus
Rain Ends Athens Dry Spell First Since September 23
A light rain fell in the Athens area today ending the spell of clear fall weather. The sky was overcast and the temperature rose just one degree from last night’s 52 while yesterday’s high reached 88.
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Athens
Preacher to Speak at Chase Church Thursday Evening
Rev. Benjamin Green of Quaker City will preach at the Chase Church on Thursday evening October 13 at 7 30. All are welcome to attend.
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Chase
Benjamin Green
Quaker City
Chase Church
Stone Dedication Honors Civil War Veterans in Athens
More than 300 attended the Daughters of Union Veterans dedication at W Union Street Cemetery. A five ton boulder from Clintonville was unveiled for 203 Civil War veterans buried there, with remarks by Congressman Jenkins and city officials. The Athens High School Band performed military and spiritual pieces.
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W. Union St
Daughters of Union Veterans
DUV
W. B. Southernton
Athens
H. A. Dixon
Albany
John Ellis
C. C. Cornell
City of
Nora Atkinson
Ethel Lerner
Thomas A. Jenkins
Tenth District
Jenkins
Gettysburg
America
Clintonville
Athens High School
Floyd Prince
Obligations of Chest Met in Full for Year
Retiring Treasurer Earl Beckley reports the Community Welfare Association closed the 1937-38 fiscal year with a small ending balance. Total receipts were 12 027.41 and total disbursements 11 871.08 with 912.25 unpaid pledges.
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Earl Beckley
Community Welfare Association
United Financing
J. A. Fuller
Salvation Army
Child’s Health and Protective Association
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Red Cross
Z. Wet
A. Aucavens
Welfare Association
F. D. Forsyth
Association
Emil Walcutt Dies in Cleveland Monday
Funeral services for Emil Walcutt who died suddenly Monday at his Cleveland home will be held Friday at 2 PM from the Corden Funeral Home Worthington. He was married to Emma Wells Walcutt who lived in Athens years ago. the Wells home was once near Glouster.
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Glouster
Emil Walcutt
Cleveland
Corden
Worthington
Mr. Walcutt
Emma Wells Walcutt
Athens
Wells
Hocking County Parks Tour Guided by W H Reis
Athens residents plan a day trip to Hocking County state parks led by W H Reis the state floriculturist. The 11 am Cantwell Cliffs start moves to Rock House Park Old Man's Cave and Ash Cave with lunch at Rock House. Bring own lunch wear old clothes and low shoes.
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Hocking
Athens
Hocking County
W. H. Reis
Cantwell Cliffs
Rock House Park
Old Man’s Cave
Ash Cave
Miners of Millfield Must Pay Their Dues
Members of Millfield Local 1205 UMWA formerly at the Millfield mine now with WPA must pay hospital burial and union dues to keep benefits. President Clell Seckinger and Secretary Clarence Willis said the ruling was approved at the last meeting, affecting about 700 former employees.
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Millfield
United Mine Workers of America
WPA
Clell Seckinger
Clarence Willis
Republican Women Postpone Meeting in Athens County
The Athens County Republican Women's Club will not meet this Friday due to other party meetings in the county. A county-wide Republican meeting is set for Friday at 7 30 PM at the Ames Bern School in Amesville with State Senator Verner Metcalf as principal speaker.
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Athens County
Republican Women’s Club
Ames-Bern School
Amesville
Verner Metcalf
Retiring Athens County Rural Mail Carrier End of an Era
Pearl R. Russell retires after 32 years as an RFD carrier on a Frost to Tuppers Plains route. He started in 1906 under President Roosevelt, switched to autos in 1920, and notes the shift from horses to radios and heaters. A 125‑guest party honored him at his Frost farm, with Congressman Jenkins among attendees. Russell estimates 260000 miles traveled in service.
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Pearl R. Russell
Frost
Russell
Frost and
Tuppers Plains
Teddy” Roosevelt
Roosevelt
James Farley
Farley
Pearl Russell
Jim Farley
United States
Athens County Rural Carriers Association
Thomas A. Jenkins
J. J. Kindler
Rural Mail Carriers Association
H. L. Baker
Mail Carriers
Athens
Uncle Sam
Hull Leaves Hospital After Auto Crash Injury
Gerald Hull aged 23 was treated at Sheltering Arms Hospital after a Sunday morning crash on Richland Ave. He has been discharged and released, as reported today.
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Hull
Gerald Hull
Richland Ave
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Flush Kidneys Of Poisons And Stop Getting Up Nights
Advertisement promoting GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Capsules as a diuretic to flush waste from kidneys and relieve frequent urination and backache. Claims relief in days and links kidney health to alleviating joint pains. Urges purchasing the product from Haarlem, Holland.
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Haarlem
Holeland
Adv
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Athens Post
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Oscar Fulton
John McElroy
M. D. Hughes
Earl McConkey
Howard Goodwin
Ray Duffy
Will Connett
C. J. Ailstock
Floyd Hutchins
John Dowler
Dowler
K. T. Crossen
Women’s Auxiliary of the Legion
Emma Powers
Logan
Nona Baird
Grace Wharton
Lydia Fenzel
Hettie Russell
Aveline Dowler
Ruth Tyroler
Ruth Morrison
Agnes Padden
Wheaton’s
S. Court St
Dial
Honors Court
Vendol
James H. Gandee
Schine
Athena
Vance
Wonder Shoe Store
Enna Jettick
Dr. Urban
Enna Jettick Shoes
Oxfords
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