West Union Street Widening Under WPA Plans
West Union Street widening to 33 feet with concrete curbs and bituminous leveling is outlined in WPA plans for sections from Fair Gate to the bridge. Projects include river wall work and new parkways with curb and gutter, plus drainage and traffic adjustments while maintaining current elevations. Funds rely on bond approval and WPA labor, with completion timed before winter.
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Union Street
Fairgate
Vy Service Department
Athens
WPA
Otl
Johu James
Armory
C. W. Gross
Fairgrounds
Oxipina
Court News Common Pleas Court Divorces and Chattel Mortgage Rulings
In Common Pleas Court the divorce suit of Faye Oil against Charles Dillinger was considered with the court ordering the defendant to pay a reasonable amount by today. Lucy M. Rose vs Mat Hatch and related cases involving A. M. Davis Co. and Hughes were settled. F R Beasley v Wells A M Wells and the National Farm Loan Association concerned lien validity. The court ruled the defendant's chattel mortgage void for lack of signature and declared no lien on the described property, and that the plaintiff holds the first and best lien.
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Common Pleas Court
Faye Oil
Charles Dillinger
County Common Pleas Court
Trimony
Mount
Ase
Lucy M. Rose
Mat Hatch
A. M. Davis Co
Hughes
F. R. Beasley Va
Wells A.M. Wells
Athy National Farm Loan
Athens Corn Farm Loan Association
Clover Farm Rally Guest From Ondale Draws Attention
Landis 16 year old Carben Siri chosen national Clover Farm St Club member attends Clover Farm rally with Mr Ralph Williams and Mr Ivan Wilbur. Local attendees include R Hess ey Beas y Long Bottom and Cary Trimble as retailers from the United States participate.
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Landis
Carben- Siri
Clover Farm St . Club
Oin
Clover Farm
Statler
Ugh
Ralph Williams
Ivan Wilbur
Mr R
Hessey Beasy
Long Bottom
Cary
Trimble
United States
Ing
2500 Rats Found Dead At Athens City Dump
E L Strawburg, hired by the City Health Department, reports ending a rat problem at the Athens City Dump after placing over 8000 bait pieces. He claims no live rats remain since Friday and notes the poison bait is odorless and tasteless to humans. He also works on eradicating roaches and other pests.
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Athens
E. L. Strawburg
Strawburg
Rat
Belgium
Week Day Fun Is Arranged for Young People
The Athens First Methodist Episcopal Church announces a winter week day recreational program for youth to promote constructive leisure and character building. Frank Wilson and Henrietta Ewing will direct with church staff supervising. Activities include basketball, volleyball, hikes, crafts, and social events across three age groups. Sunday School attendance is required for participation.
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Athens
Fowler
Young People’s Department
Rufus Putnam Notes Health Program At School
The Rufus Putnam Training School health program, led by A. H. Rhoads, conducts annual physicals, mid year checkups, and end of year parent reminders. A daily health clinic in Rhoads' office handles sick children, with referrals to Athens City Health Office as needed. A pamphlet on communicable diseases and skin rashes is distributed to parents.
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Rufus Putnam Training School
A. H. Rhoads
Rhoads
Athens City
Athens County Scout Leaders Plan Program
District Council convened in the Chamber of Commerce to map a year plan for Boy Scouts in Athens County. A Roy Dupler Day spring demonstration is planned, plus a Silver Jubilee Scouters’ Convention recap by J. W. Long. Elections, finance, and rally logistics were set, with monthly meetings and a district title under consideration.
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Athens County
Chamber of Commerce
Roy Dupler
Boy Scouts
Louisville
J. W. Long
M. H. Macfarlan
Albany
Hoy Dupler Lodge
Athens
Nelsonville
E. J. Arnold
Harper C. Pendry
John H. Preston
Henry Masters
Don Johnson
B. M. Covert
A. E. Whaley
Fred McKay
H. C. Pendry
George Heilpern
Middleport
Pomeroy
Christian Students Elect New Officers
Officers of youth groups at the First Christian Church were elected recently. Malcolm O’Dell became president of Phi Sigma Upsilon, and Marian Baesel was chosen president of Kappa Beta. Senior Christian Endeavor officers include Nona Nelson as president and Staci Wickens as vice president, with Edward Kierns secretary and Thelma Biery treasurer. O’Dell was also elected president of the Student Bible Class, with Clarence Matthews as vice president and Suzanne Reeser as secretary-treasurer.
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First Christian Church
Malcolm O'Dell
Phi Sigma Upsilon
Marian Baesel
Kappa Beta
Christian Endeavor
Nona Nelson
Staci Wickens
Edward Kierns
Thelma Biery
Clarence Matthews
Suzanne Reeser
Junior High Student Council Elected in Athens Schools
Representatives from each room chosen for Athens Junior High School Council include seventh graders Jack Grover Mary Jo Stephenson Joe Dilley and Jane Finsterwald seventh grade Kath leen Orr Claude Pierce Paul Hill and Helen Minameyer eighth grade Bob Hess Hollie Woodruff Martha Jane Thornton and Elizabeth Wood ninth grade Helen Stratton and David Wingett were elected by ninth grade students. Faculty advisor is Mr. Sherman Gilmore principal of Central Grade and Junior High Schools.
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Athens Junior High School
Jack Grover
Mary Jo Stephenson
Joe Dilley
Jane Finsterwald
Kathleen Orr
Claude Pierce
Paul Hill
Helen Minameyer
Bob Hess
Hollie Woodruff
Martha Jane Thornton
Elizabeth Wood
Helen Stratton
David Wingett
Sherman Gilmore
Central
Remarkable Ohio U Student Jo McVay Earning Masters Early
Jo McVay, great great granddaughter of Ohio University's first president, is pursuing a Master’s in Latin and French at age 18 while active in Phi Beta Kappa Eta Sigma Phi Kappa Delta Pi and L Alliance Francaise. She swims hikes cooks and sleeps eight hours daily balancing studies and activities. Jo has earned two medals from the New York Classical Club for Greek and Latin and attended multiple colleges before finishing at Ohio University with an A B degree in 1935. She was born in Sidney Ohio and is the daughter of Mrs H R McVay.
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Josephine Pamela McVay
Jacob Lindley
Ohio University
Phi Beta Kappa
Eta Sigma Phi
Kappa Delta Pi
Education
L’alliance Francaise
H. R. McVay
North
Congress Street
Athens County Schools
Athens High School
New York City
Wadleigh High School
Anna P. McVay
New York Classical Club
Wadleigh
Clark University
Dubuque
Iowa
Clark
Athens
Sidney
McVays
Dates Set for Athens County Farmer Institutes and Fairs
Dates announced for the opening of Athens County farmers institutes with fairs in some communities. Albany hosts sessions on October 25 and 26 with speakers Mrs Helen Harbage and John Grierson. Coolville, Lodi, Canaanville, and Trimble hold December dates. Moats and Welday scheduled as speakers, with more details pending.
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Athens County
Albany
Coolville
Lodi
Canaanville
Trimble
Ohio State University Extension Department
Cooke
Albany Institute
Helen Harbage
West Jefferson
John Grierson
Hillsboro
Coolville Institute
M. D. Moats
Defiance County
L. L. Pummel
Columbus
Ohio Farmer
Moats
Wheeler J. Welday
Jefferson County
Ohio Horticultural Society
Wednesday Weather Fair and Warmer Forecast
Weather is fair and warmer for Wednesday after last night’s .07 inch rainfall. The day’s high reached 88 degrees with noon temperature at 65 degrees according to observer Mrs C N France.
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C. N. France
Young Couples Apply for Marriage Licenses
William Loterbaugh 21 of Roseville with Evelyn Jones 17 of The Plains and Arnold Gregory 21 of McArthur with Virginia Knowlton 21 of New Marshfield are listed as applicants. Orland R. Sams 26 of Athens and Ina G. Radekin 25 of Albany also appear as applicants in the license notice.
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William Loterbaugh
Roseville
George Loterbaugh
Evelyn Jones
the Plains
Thomas Jones
Arnold Gregory
McArthur
Arch Gregory
Virginia Knowlton
New Marshfield
Sylvester Knowlton
Orland R. Sams
Athens
C. C. Sams
Ina G. Radekin
Albany
G. B. Radekin
Better Home Cough Remedy Now At Home
The article promotes a home cough remedy using 2 cups sugar and 1 cup water to make a syrup, plus 244 ounces of Pinex in a pint bottle to create four times the amount of cough remedy. It claims three-fold action: soothe irritated membranes loosen phlegm and ease breathing for restful sleep. Money back if not satisfactory.
Legion Juniors Elect Officers Monday Night
John DeMolet Jr will captain K T Crossen Squadron 21 of the Sons of the American Legion for the coming year succeeding Jack Fulton The officers elected at the Monday night Legion Home meeting include ert Hutchins Ted Sprague Biedel Dick Hughes Tommy Dowler Richard Chapman Loring Connett Jr and the Sprague twins tap danced at the gathering Lunch was provided by sponsor John W Dowler The Junior Drum and Bugle Corps will practice Thursday night
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John DeMolet, Jr
K. T. Crossen
Sons of the American Legion
Jack Fulton
DeMolet
Legion
Tommy Dowler
Richard Chapman
Loring Connett, Jr
William
Robert Sprague
John R. Sprague
John W. Dowler
Dowler
High School Art Club Elects New Officers
The Athens Senior High School Art Club met Monday to elect officers for the coming year. Martha Mc Vay was chosen president, Marjorie Bueh secretary treasurer, Marjorie Wheaton chairman of the social committee, with Miss Helen Cornwell serving as club supervisor.
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Athens Senior High School
Martha McVay
Marjorie Bueh
Marjorie Wheaton
Helen Cornwell
Absentee Ballots Ready in Athens County With Exceptions
Absentee ballots for the Athens County election on November 5 are prepared except for bond issues and special levies. Ballots will be available by week’s end at the election office in the Courthouse, by mail or in person. Ballots must be voted by midnight the Saturday before election day and returned by noon. Sick ballots can be obtained 15 days before the election. Several named candidates across wards appear on ballots with a mix of Republican, Democrat, and Independent contenders.
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Athens County
C. L. Jordan
Election Board
Captain Shafer Leads Company C Drill Night
Captain T. W. Shafer of Company C One Hundred Sixty Sixth Infantry Ohio National Guard supervised Tuesday night formation with focus on leadership discipline weapon care and bayonet training. He noted payroll for the last three months had been returned for correction by the local office.
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T. W. Shafer
Comepany C
Ohio National Guard
Shafer
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Fred Cabeen
Homer Baird
Wilbur Young
Robert P. Tompkins
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