Large Gas Well Drilled In on Meigs County Farm
Meigs County reports a large gas well on the J R Marcinko farm in Chester Township, 109 acres, yielding 1 200 000 cubic feet daily from 1632 feet depth. Pittsburgh backers J E Connors and B A McFarland announced the find and expect it to ease winter gas shortages amid nearby wells and ongoing drilling activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meigs County
Chester Township
Pittsburgh
J. E. Connors
B. A. McFarland
J. R. Marcinko
Ohio Fuel Gas Co
Frank W. Phillips
Mathews Oil Co
D. M. White
Pittsburgh Men's Enterprise
Masquerade Party Planned by County 4 H
The Athens County Senior 4 H Club hosts a masquerade and Halloween party at the Grange Hall Wednesday evening. Each member may bring a guest and prizes will be awarded. Committee chair Wyatt McDaniel Jr assists Edward Sheridan and Marguerite Niggemeyer with Paul Burson as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Grange Hall
Wyatt McDaniel Jr
Edward Sheridan
Marguerite Niggemeyer
Paul Burson
Inmate of State Hospital Killed in Fall
George Holland, inmate of the Athens State Hospital, was accidentally killed early Sunday in a fall at the heating Plant. He was clearing coal from a chute when it disengaged and he fell eight feet, striking his head. Coroner ruled accidental death from a fractured skull. Holland had been at the hospital since December 1936, aged in the late fifties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Holland
Athens State Hospital
Holland
C. H. Creed
Holland Sah
John Elias
Perry County
Creed
Door Panel Is Victim An Angered Landlord Case
In Mayor Franz Woodworth's court James DeWeese admitted kicking a door panel over anger with his landlady Mrs Alma Crabtree. He was fined 10 dollars plus costs and ordered to pay for the broken door. Also sentenced were Lester Ramsey 48 Athens Route 3 Burns 10 Lancaster 15 and George Burns Albany 10 and costs for intoxication after city police arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James DeWeese
T. W. State St
Franz Woodworth
DeWeese
Alma Crabtree
Lester Ramsey
Athens
George H. Burns
Albany
Robert G. Patterson
Lancaster
Mercury Drops To 29 Degrees Again in Athens
A cold snap hit Athens with a low of 29 degrees and a heavy frost last night. Temperature rose to 65 during the day, and 59 by 1 am today. Royal and Select Masters meet at the Masonic Temple Wednesday at 7 30 pm with degrees to be conferred. visiting companions invited per J Louis Winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Royal Sters
Masonic’ Temple
J. Louis Winner
Committee of Negroes Supports Republican Gubernatorial Ticket
A 71 member Ohio Negro committee was appointed to back Thomas J. Herpert and all Republican candidates on November 5. Albertus B. Conn, assistant chairman of the state GOP campaign committee, announced the panel after county chairs recommended it. The group met at a New Seneca Hotel banquet in Columbus where Fred H. Johnson spoke, and Earl C. Cooper of the Arcone Club attended as a member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Thomas J. Herpert
Albertus B. Conn
Ohio Republican Campaign Committee
New Seneca Hotel
Columbus
Fred H. Johnson
Earl C. Cooper
Arcone Club
Conservation Films to Be Shown by Izaak Walton League
Two sound color conservation films will be shown at the Izaak Walton League meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m in the cabin. The films by the U S Department of Agriculture Fish and Wildlife Service will be presented by State Conservationist Ridge of Waverly and titled The Heritage We Guard and Realm of the Wild. The meeting is open to all interested in conservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Izaak Walton League
James L. Cassell
Fish and Wild Life Service
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Ridge
Waverly
Cassell
Life Saving Certificates Awarded at Athens Pool
One hundred twelve Life Saving Certificates were awarded to Ohio University students who completed the Life Saving and Water Safety course at the city pool this summer. The program was supervised by A. H. Rhoads, Athens County Red Cross Life Saving chair and instructor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Athens County Red Cross
A. H. Rhoads
Rhoads
Divorce Action Filed In Common Pleas Court
Margaret Van Dyke sues George Van Dyke in Common Pleas Court for divorce citing abandonment since Christmas Day 2943 and failure to support two minor children. Petition asks for custody and support. Married January 27, 1938.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
Margaret van Dyke
George van Dyke
Pelilion
Dairy Service Tester Course Starts at State University
State University offers a three week Dairy Service Tester Course starting October 28 to train dairy service unit testers. Participants pay a six dollar laboratory breakage fee plus board and room. Interested persons should contact Ivan McKellip at OSU extension or the county extension office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Via State University
Ross Wright
Ivan McKellip
Osu
Wright
Rites Planned for Campbell Infant Joseph S R
Campbell infant Joseph S R, son of Mr and Mrs Ernest W Campbell, dies in Erie hospital. He leaves paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs G C Fall. Funeral at Mt Calvary Cemetery on Tuesday at 9 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
Joseph S.r Campbell
Ernest W. Campbell
E. State Sr
Shelerie Arms Hospital
G. C. Fall
Mt. Calvary Cemetery
Teasday
Three Tons of Pork Vanish From Canaan Farm Shoats Missing
In Athens County three tons of pork disappeared from G. J. Hope’s farm at Canaanville Pike after 37 prime shoats were seen grazing that afternoon. Sheriff George Bateman heads an investigation into the missing 6,000 pounds of pork from the hooved stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canaan
Athens
G. J. Hope
Canaanville Pike
George Bateman
Rent Control Office Extends Hours in Athens
The Athens Rent Control office stays open until 9 p m tonight and Tuesday to accommodate late landlords registrations. Fred E Schroeder, rent inspector, notes registration Saturday reached 1 040. Mary Olive Roberson named chief clerk, formerly senior clerk of the rationing board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Fred E. Schroeder
Schroeder
Mary Olive Roberson
Rent Control Office
Roberson
Rationing Board
Real Estate Transfers and Church Notice in Athens Area
Real estate transfers include Guy and Nellie Brookins Howard and Hannah Brookins and Mary F. P. Smith selling 12.46 acres to Lena Strausbaugh in Glouster, and Robert G. Jack selling part of inlet 883 in Nelsonville to Mrs. Cora Smith. Wyer transfers involve Edward to Marion and Meda Welch, and Carl E. B. to Marion Welch in Frost. Martzloff class members and Swank family notes cover tributes, October business at Tucker Addition Athens, and social meeting. A worship program on Prayers Seward to Earl E. French featured Mrs. P. B. Burns and others in Cable Addition Athens with Hallowe en theme and readings by Mrs. L. W. Hud Tyson.
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Mary A. McCoy
Lena Strausbaugh
Inlet
Glouster
Robert G. Jack
Cora Smith
Nelsonville
Edward Wyer
Marion Welch
Meda Welch
Iniot
Frost
Carl EB. Wyer
Martxolff
Harry Swank
Ada Swank
Ray E. Cavenee
Florence M
A. E. Wag
P Cavenee
Ulom
Tucker Addition
Athens
Donald K. Seward
Grace L
Seward
Earl E. French
P. B. Burns
Hilda M. French
Cable
Ralph Woods
Violet Addition
Thomas
William Adams
Evagene
Thomas E. Thomas
Hallowe'en
Nellie O. Thomas
W. E. Clark
Athens Coun
L. W. Hudtyson
Methodist Group Honors Former Class Member
Pearl Parker and Cora Parker are recognized by a Methodist group for a former class member Clarence A. Parker in Athens and related property transfers. Other deeds include Edith Foraker to Mike Thompson or Bessie Thompson in Glouster, Ruth Johnson to Cora C. Munn in Albany village, and multiple land conveyances in Ames Township Coolville Wolfsburg and Athens Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Parker
Cora Parker
Clarence A. Parker
Inlet
University Place
Athens
Edith Foraker
Mike Thompson
Bessie Thompson
Glouster
Ruth Johnson
Cora C. Munn
Albany
Ray Love
Estella Love
H. F. Markham
Lucile Markham
Ames Township
FL. W. Chapman
Columbia Chapman
Charles
Norman
Thelma Norman
Coolville
Fred Wolfe
Blanche Wolfe
Donald Wolfe
Mildren Wolfe
Wolfsburg
York Township
Robert Fe. McManis
Corsta G. McManis
Wilbur H. Parmiter
Blanche F. Parmiter
Athens Township
Second edition of the News paper Ball dazzles OU crowd
The Ball sponsored by Sigma Chi drew many couples to the Ke ssee event with El McCutcheon and his band as headliners. Debut performances by the Phi Kappa trio plus Jean Brookelhurst complemented the entertainment while a giant backdrop highlighted decorations. Notable guests included George Starr Lasher Misa belle Work and several faculty and students. Ed Birkner announced the absence of Paul Wagner due to prior commitments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kessee
Sigma Chi
Ohio University
el McCutcheon
McCutcheon
Phi Kappa Trio
Jack Candelori
Joe King
Pete Slajda
Jean Brookelhurst
George Starr Lasher
Misabelle Work
H. B. Polliffe
Donald W. Viel
Robert C. Cook
Elma Pui
A. Thomas ‘Trumbull
K. Ott Kerauskook
Dean Ichmark
Volgti
Charles Reamer
John V. Webb
Hazel Finsterwald
Pershing Rohrer
Messenger
Ed Birkner
Paul Wagner
Ohio State University
Phi Delta Theta Coffee Hour Draws 300 Guests
More than 300 persons attended the Ohio University Gamma chapter coffee hour for mothers alumni and active members yesterday between 3 39 and 5 p m. Hosts for the reception included chapter president Ben Stormes and Mrs Rita Stormes with many officers wives and guests pouring refreshments. Notables present were Mrs Mattie Albaugh Mrs John Stewart Professor A A Atkinson Dean of Men Maure Hawkins and Dean Whitehouse among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Ruthery
Phi Delta Theta Cofford
Kenneth Kerr
Ohio Uni- Jr
Ralph Exline
Mic
Edward L. Conrad
Oscar Fulton
P.m
Donna Barra
Iter
I 4
Louis Shupe
Ted Twa
Gertrude F. Clark
Helchairman
Ben Stormes
N Hines
Anne Robbins
Isabelle Brown
Mary Lyle
Rita Stormes
Joan Fairres
Marian Hal
Cher
Joan Hall
Norma Ben Sydtmes
Edward Moran
L. L. Deisste
Eva Conrad
Jones, Jr
William B
Phi Delta Theta
Briggs
Charles H. Sprague
Louis I. Brown
P. Nich
Carolyn Hook
Ira C. Frost
Irené Devlin
Harold Kellogg
Charles&.Daniel
J. B. Harrison
Als
Richard McKinstry
Mattie <Albaugh
John W. Stewart
JE. W. Coe
A. A. Atkinson
Men
Maure Hawkins
Vicvitor Whitehouse
Doris Spoinseller
Halph Stone Smith
William Ro Wolfe
Births and admissions at Sheltering Arms Hospital
Births announced to Mr. and Mrs. James Picket Nelsonville a son. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hards Hollister a son. Mr. and Mrs. Joy Parsons Corning a son. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Alichney Athens a son. Admissions include Mayme Bibbes Athens major surgery. Walter Blume Athens major surgery. C D Duncan Athens medical. Dismissals include Mrs. Jack Bruce Athens and daughter. Mrs. David Thompson and son. Mrs. Adeline Munn Athens. William Mitchell Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Picket
Nelsonville
Andrew Hards
Hollister
Joy Parsons
Corning
Paul Alichney
Athens
Mayme Bibbes
Walter Blume
C.D. Duncan
Jack Bruce
David Thompson
Turkey Breeder School Opens at Columbus
Ohio State Poultry Department hosts a two day Turkey Breeder School on Thursday and Friday to train hatchery men and breeders in selecting birds for breeding. Ross Wright, extension agent, says the course helps those proving their flocks. Registration is two dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poultry Department of
Ohio State
Hollister PTA to Hold First Meeting Monday
Hollister PTA schedules its first meeting Monday at 7 p.m. Officers will be elected at this gathering, according to reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PTA
Hollister
HollIster Pta
Veterans Wives Hear Mrs Kendall Review Mystery Novel
The Ohio University Veterans Wives Club will meet tomorrow at the Presbyterian Church parlor. Mrs Paul Kendall will review her mystery novel The Black Seven at 8 p.m. President Katherine Hague announced the 7:30 p.m. business meeting. Refreshments follow. All wives of Ohio University veterans are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University Veterans Wives Club
Presbyterian Church
Paul Kendall
Katherine Hague
Ohio University Veterans
Athens Eastern Star Meets for Initiation and Program
Athens Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star will meet Monday October 14 at 7:30 p.m. for initiation and a program for Past Matrons and Past Patrons. Also listed are notices for various local fraternal and social gatherings with times and venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Order of Eastern Star
Oon Catholic Ladies of Columbia
KR. of. Co
Albany Garden Club Meeting Discusses Yearbook Plans
Mrs. Flora Townsend hosted the Albany Community Garden Club on October 11 at her Clinton Street home. President Mrs. Frank Radcliffe led business as delegates for Cincinnati were chosen: Mrs. Lucile Stinson and Mrs. Etta Bean. Reports covered the Athens meeting on Planning the Small Garden, Vegetable Cookery discussion, and a round table on recipes. The group planned to meet with Mrs. Arthur Stuart in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora Townsend
Albany Community Garden Club
Clinton St
Frank Radcliffe
Cincinnati
Lucile Stinson
Etta Bean
L. F. Miller
Athens
Anne Werster
Pherice Winger
Edith Chase
Rheumatic Lady Recovers With Rinel Help
A rheumatic woman, tormented by pain in arms and shoulders, is now able to comb her hair and perform housework. She praises Rinel as a blessed relief, claiming it saved her. The ad urges readers to obtain Rinel from local Athens and surrounding pharmacies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ringis
Athens
Cline’s
Martin & Rolier
Middleport
Starks Pharmacy
Pomeroy
Kappa Phi Tea Honors Miss Nyland Sunday Guest
Miss Dorothy Niland guest of First Methodist Church this week through Thursday. An honorary Ohio University Kappa Phi member, she spoke on Adventure in Understanding at the Wesley Foundation vesper service. Tea for the Women’s Society of Christian Service followed by an open house at Rev. and Mrs. Donald Allen’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Niland
Division of Education
Board of Missions
The
Methodist Church
First Methodist Church
Nyland
Ohio University
Kappa Phi
Wesley Foundation
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Anna Mesa
Becky Leadrach
Donald Allen
Concert Drive Goes Over The Top In Athens
The Community Concerts membership drive closed Saturday with a quota assured for the coming season in Athens. Campaign Chairman Harold J. Baedecker said fewer than fifty memberships remain unsold and the public may contact secretary Betty McCaskill if they wish to obtain membership tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Concerts
Athens
Harold J. Baedecker
Betty McCaskill
Athens Association
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Promise Relief for Constipation
An old style advertisement claims daily bile flow supports digestion and regularity. It touts Dr F M Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetable remedy used for over 25 years to help with constipation and sluggish bile, urging readers to test tonight with 11 cents or 30 cents at all drugstores.
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State Highway Patrol
Ralph C. Bolin
Richland Ave
Fay
Mulligan Road
Duane H. Yeaeley
Bolin
Frank Woodworth
Eugene Hammond
Chauncey
Truetown
Harold M. Rainey
Rainey
Marcy K. Barnes
Milford F. Griffin
Guysville
James B. Woodyard
Costl
State Hospital
Vicks
Complete Line Frozen Foods
Qually
Committee of Negroes
GOP
Conservation Films
Common Pleas
Guy Brookins
Nellie Brookins
Howard Brookins
Hannah Brookins
Mary F
P. Smith
Methodist
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Liberty Bell
Coury Brothers
State St
Athens, Ohio
Veterans’ Wives
Lesion Home
Barton Hall
Logan
Atearhers
Frank L. Harvey
Lemon
Cottage Tea Tapa
Po EL Hinson
Tastess
F. B. Dilley
Corege Tea House
Nellie Long Beach
Grave Pas
Maplewood
Lenght
Athens Heating & Insulating Co
Washington
Athens, O
Coonskin Conservation Club
Masonie Teample
Amesville
State Conservation Dept
ATL
B.ats
Athens County Savings & Loan CO
Masonic Temple
H. G. Householder
Hollywood
Adele Mara
Joseph
Capital Taos Tae Lad
Berry
Fred Beasley
E. Carpenter
Real Estate Home Loan Headquarters
the Security Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Court Street
Obie
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