State aid in education sparks calls for reforms in Athens county
Mrs Will Devol and son Nelson visit Grant hospital for ear trouble as state aid in Athens county faces scrutiny. Speaker urges equalized property valuations, better aid determination, and fair distribution to ensure every child has an equal education chance, drawing interest from local club members and Prof Myers.
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Will Devol
Nelson
Grant Hospital
Athens County
Myers
Prayer Meeting Details At Presbyterian Church Tonight
Prayer meeting at the Presbyterian church will start at 7 15 with a period of songs and a 7 45 closing. Nev Evans will begin a series of talks on the seventeenth chapter of the gospel of John. Mrs Emmett Mitchell of Columbus visits her mother Mrs John McHarg. Mrs Florence Blackstone of Columbus was a guest at the McHarg home Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Nev. Evans
Emmett Mitchell
Columbus
John McHarg
Florence Blackstone
McHarg
Dinner guests of Mrs John Mcflare include Akron and Athens dates
Mrs Steve Hunter and her Akron daughter visited Mrs John Mcflare with Mrs Roll Mclaugh lin and her Athens daughter as dinner guests on Thursday.
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Steve Hunter
Akron
Roll Mclaughlin
Athens
John Mcflare
Citywide Noon Closure And Legion Memorial Building
All retail stores will close at noon on Thursday as the city marks a new memorial building with the American Legion leading ceremonies. Local officials say residents will participate in the dedication and community events follow the brief closure.
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American Legion
Ulldinge
Tesion dedication program announced for Thursday
Arrangements for the Tesion dedication are detailed with a 2 pm address by Gilbert Bettman at the few building and a 4 pm street parade lineup. A 6 pm community hand at the Christian church and a 9 pm dance follow, with tickets from Legion members. Citizens urged to park cars in garages Thursday afternoon.
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Gilbert Bettman
Legion
Safety Department
Nelsonville
Parade Seating for Grotto Eye to Meet at Temple
Uniformed patrol and drum corps plus the eye of the Grotto are allotted a parade slot. They must assemble at the Masonic temple and be ready to form no later than 5 59.
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Eye of the Grotto
Masonic Temple
Golden Gate Concert Co to Open Lecture Series Tonight
The Gold en Gate Concert Co opening number will be held this evening at eight o'clock in the new Senior high auditorium. Season tickets or single admission may be purchased at the door.
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The
Golden Gate Concert Co
Senior High
Funeral services for Isham Milthuff in Carbon Hill Thursday
Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at one o'clock at the family residence in Carbon Hill for Isham Milthuff. Burial will be made at Carbon Hill.
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Carbon Hill
Isham Milthuff
Burio
Special Meeting Notice for Eagles Fraternity
The Fraternal Order of Eagles will hold a special meeting Thursday afternoon at 2:50 at their hall.
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Order of Fagiles
Extension class on Art Education moved to Wednesday
The extension class under the Art Education name will be held Wednesday evening at six o'clock instead of Thursday as formerly announced.
Local Visitors and Guests Share Time in Indiana
C. H. Roudebush visits South Bend Indiana on business for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. David Quick of Caldwell are hosted by their sister Mrs. FE. B. Acomb.
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C. H. Roudebush
South Bend
Indiana
David Quick
Caldwell
FE. B. Acomb
Mrs Lovella Weaver Joins Trip to Indianapolis
Mrs Thomas Taylor and Mrs Lovella Weaver departed late in the week for a tour trip to Indianapolis.
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Thomas Taylor
Caught
Lovella Weaver
Indianapolis
Ohio university professor contrasts past and present teaching standards
Ian Myers of the Ohio University teachers department spoke to Nelsonville Rotarians on Tuesday, comparing 1910s teaching qualifications to today’s requirements. He noted high school completion and special training now dominate, highlighting current public education aims and funding, including tax share and state aid.
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Otarion
Ian Myers
Iiing
Ohio Univer
Nelsonville
Ohio
Myers
Mrs. Sarah Silcott Celebrates 81st Birthday At Home
About thirty old friends and neighbors gathered to honor Mrs. Sarah Silcott at her home for her eighty first birthday. Charles Silcott presented a large cake with eighty one candles. Guests gave a silk umbrella and refreshments were served.
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Sarah Silcott
Charles
Mew Club Hosts Sewing Session At Johnson Home
The M I W club met at Mrs Don Johnsons residence Monday evening. Members spent the gathering sewing and were served refreshments late in the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Johnson
Nests
Connett and Osbury Preaching on New Plymouth Circuit
Preaching services are scheduled for next Sunday October 26 on the New Plymouth Methodist circuit. Connett will speak at 7 p.m. Albany at 7 p.m. local sun time.
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Connett
Osbury
New Plymouth
Albany
Frost Sends Idaho Logan Flowers and Fruit to Sleep
Logan residents woke to a heavy frost after a rapid Monday evening temperature drop. A light ice cover formed on streams and damaged flowers vegetables and fruit that had survived earlier in the fall.
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Logan
Local Nurses Visit In Athens With Mrs Wood
Miss Nellie Smart and Miss Enid Campbell, student nurses at the local hospital, spent Saturday afternoon in Athens as guests of Mr and Mrs Duane Wood. Mrs Wood, before marriage Miss Cara Lonas, was also a hospital nurse here.
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Nellie Smart
Enid Campbell
Athens
Duane Wood
County Agent Lang Back After Brief Family Break
County Agricultural Agent Robert Lang returns to Logan after a two week absence. He spent one week at his mother Mrs L P Lang in Woodsfield who was ill. Lang then traveled to Columbus for a last week at an extension conference at Ohio State.
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Robert Lang
Logan
L. P. Lang
Woodsfield
Lang
Columbus
Ohio State
Burn Injures Elizabeth Smith At Home
Three year old Elizabeth Smith suffered a deep palm burn after she accidentally laid her hand on a stove at her home Tuesday. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Smith.
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Elizabeth
Harry Smith
Two Farmers Institutes Scheduled In County
Mr Lang resumes duties at the Farm Bureau office and announces two county institutes for next month. The Ilesboro session runs November 19 20 with instructors George S entz of St Clairsville and Mrs W H Bush of Westerville. Gibisonville meets the next two days. Two more gatherings are planned for early next year.
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Lang
Farm Bureau
Ilesboro
Gibisonville Institute
George S.°entz
St. Clairsville
W. H. Bush
Westerville
O. F. E. S. Local Chapter Plans Initiatory Meeting
Officers announce a Thursday evening initiatory work meeting at the Masonic hall. Mrs. Charles Smith and Miss Ida Steinman will chair the refreshments committee for the occasion.
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O. FE. S
Masonic Hall
Charles Smith
Ida Steinman
Eisteddfod Singers Present in Shawnee Concert
Logan singers from the recent Eisteddfod at Jackson performed Tuesday evening in Shawnee. They have toured nearby towns with their program and received high praise for their work.
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Shawnee
Logan
Jackson
Privileged Audiences Hear Them
Readers recall that many who heard the speakers were moved by their words and the lasting impact described by witnesses.
Les Amies Sunday School Dinner at Methodist Church
Members of the Les Amies Sunday school class met at the Methodist church Tuesday evening for a 6 o'clock dinner. After the meal a short program followed, featuring a solo by Mrs. W. E. Hillyer.
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Les Amies
Methodist Church
W. E. Hillyer
Resident George Sherman Arrested After Black Jack Road Mishap
George Sherman of Bellaire working on the Black Jack road improvement contract was arrested near Walnut Valley school house Tuesday evening after the machine he rode went into a ditch and wrecked. Deputy Joe Farbearn found Sherman unable to operate a car and took him to the city lockup. A second man with Sherman fled before the officer arrived. A Logan garage crew was sent to salvage the damaged vehicle.
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George Sherman
Bellaire
Black Jack
Walnut Valley
Joe Farbearn
Sherman
Logan
Local Scouts debut as public service group at Junior High
Thirty Boy Scouts assembled after school to practice a scout pace and lay guard ropes along the fairground field. Troop 5 held a patrol leaders ceremony with a weiner and bun feast. A upcoming overnight hike to Old Man's Cave set for next Saturday to Sunday with camp setup and tests for Second Class. pack cooking gear, blankets, food, a knife, axe if owned, and a canteen.
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Troop 5
Old Man’s Cave
Second Murder Thursday Night Music Course at New Gym
The Ohio university Music and Lecture Course presents its second event Thursday evening at 7:30 at the new Gym. Glenn Frank editor of The Century Magazine will discuss World Order. Doors open at 7. Admiss ion is 1.50 as a single ticket season holders must present tickets.
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Ohio University
Glenn Frank
The
Century Magazine
World Order
Weights and measures stored in sealed cases in Washington
A complete set of weights and measures is kept in sealed cases within the Bureau of Standards in Washington.
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Bureau of Standards
Washington
Marmola Prescription Tablets Promise Easy Fat Loss
An old advertisement claims Marmola Prescription Tablets offer fat reduction without dieting or exercise. It touts ease, substantial eating, and steady loss, selling boxes for one dollar and offering direct ordering from the Marmola Company in Detroit Michigan.
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Marmola Co
General Motors Bldg
Detroit
Mich
Weekend Visitors Highlight Murray City Notes
Murray City and nearby areas report a flurry of weekend visits and moves. Notables include Mr and Mrs Butch Smith and daughter Wiletta in Columbus. Mrs Person of Athens visiting relatives. Elza Guthrie and wife with Dr E A Person. and Salyers family relocating to Hollister to take a high school janitor post. The community also prep for a Chauncey game on October 24 and welcomes Reverend Tyler for a visit on October 26.
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Butch Smith
Wiletta
Columbus
Person
Athens
E. A. Person
Salyers
Hollister
Elza Guthrie
Than Edington
Nelsonville
Chauncey
Murray
Logan
William Poling
W. T. Poling
Howard Frazee
Ohio
New Pittsburg Coal Co
Philolethians
Dora Spencer
Creeksville
Mason
Pennsylvania
el Jonas
Tyler
Murray M. EB
Roberts Tigers Run Over Eyesville Bobcats 13-0
The Sunday Haydenville game ended with Roberts Tigers defeating Eyesville Bobcats 13 to 0. Andrew Kardos scored two touchdowns and Mudrie kicked a drop kick. Next Sunday the Tigers host Columbus Champions in that city. The two literary societies have named themselves Philolethian.
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Robert's Tigers
Eyesville
Adult Bible Class Meeting At Mrs Dora Spencers Home
The M. E. church held its adult Bible class at Mrs Dora Spencers home Monday evening with twenty seven attendees and refreshments served. An out of town guest was Mrs.
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M. E. Church
Dora Spencer
Local residents travel for shopping and visits
Mason of Pennsylvania Mrs Howard Push Mrs William Bush Mrs Stella Peacock of Murray Mrs Mabel Gadduse of Shawnee and James Madden motored to Columbus Monday where they done some shopping. Mrs Tipton was visiting her sister Mrs Stratton of Jacksonville Sunday.
Venezuelan Rail Line Features 80 Tunnels in 55 Miles
A fragment notes a robbery at the first trestle above the depot with $480 stolen and a check for $80. It mentions a Venezuelan railway from Cares cas to Valencia containing 80 tunnels across 55 miles.
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Carescas
Valencia
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Nelsonville News
Grotto
Milauff
Rotary Club
Logar
Burns
Eisteddfod Singers
Councel
the Security Savings Bank
Murray City
Elias
Addie Smith
Beulah Palmer
Mary Evans
Millfield
Evans
Andrew Hardos
Gerald Robinson
Charles Ralph
Sidney Johnson
KE. A. Person
Meigs County
Sophmores
Glouster Hill
Lorena Frazee
Anna Archer
Philolethian
Cray’s
W.M. Cray
High Prices
W. State
Tritipp & Simmons
BIG
United States
Chichester Skills
Jostee Welek
Drogester dBi
Soulest Solar
Ake Ase
Army and Navy Stores of
Battery & Electric Co
Alesman
Sam
Pont
Mice Lim
Lissen
Mm Eoraow
Athens High School
Electrical
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