12 New Scarlet Fever Cases Reported in County
The county reports 12 new scarlet fever cases this week raising total active cases to 22. Quarantines were lifted on 10 homes while several new patients are named from York Township Dover Township Athens Township Glouster Taylor Ridge Little Green Run The Plains Hockingport and Jacksonville. Health officials urge reporting all suspected cases and note the season’s spread linked to unemployment and caregiving gaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Morgan
Clara Cavanaugh
Charlotte Carpenter
York Township
Ethel May Miller
Dover Township
Hazel Brown
Athens Township
Paul Vamuis
Trimbe
Kathleen McClellan
Glouster
Betty Hanning
Taylor Ridge
Wavelyn McClellan
Little Green Run
Donald Dowler
the Plains
Dorothy
George Wallace
Hockingport
Rath
Eileen Southard
Jacksonville
Logan
Health Department
Fall Festival Draws About Two Thousand At Athens High
Athens High School held its annual Fall Festival in the school gym Friday night with an attendance near 2,000, matching past years. Awards were judged for best decorated paths and booths across Junior and Senior High, but final money totals and prize amounts were pending.
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Athens High School
Senor
Si Hayseed
O. L. Wood
Marietta Girl Named New Ohio University Band Sponsor
Miss Ziegler from Marietta has been elected sponsor of the Ohio University band. She will accompany the group to all engagements this year and made her debut at the Cincinnati football game. Introduction to crowds will occur at the October 31 homecoming game against Wesleyan. She is a music major and Chi Omega member, the first in three years in this role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wa Morin
Fiegler
Marietta
Ohio University
Mies Ziegler
Ohio
Cincinnati
Miss Ziegler
Wesleyan
Chi Omega Sorority
Men Outnumber Women at Ohio University
Ohio University data shows men outnumber women for the second time in history with 1,460 men and 1,087 women enrolled. Registrar F B Dilley notes a net increase of 29 male students and a decline of 101 female students, while four years ago 1,100 women and 868 men registered. Enrollment favors the College of Arts by about 100 students, with 1,320 enrolled in the precollege and 1,237 in the later program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
F. B. Dilley
College of Arts
College of Education
Teen Charged With Father Murder After Hunting Trip Fight
Sesco Carper, 18, of Lancaster Ohio, was held on all degree murder charges after the investigation confirmed his confessed slaying of his father during a dispute that began on a hunting trip.
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Lancaster
Sesco Carper
Athens County Home Shelters Many Persons (Historical item)
A feature on the Athens County Home describes its red brick main building, 228 acres, and modern facilities. It notes residents from men to a two year old baby, with ages and staff details, plus recent reconstruction including a new brick barn after a fire and updated amenities powered by the county’s funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Athena
Athens
J. Stone
David Bryan
Jake Stevenson
Ben Dunlap
Stevenson
Bert Daugherty
Daugherty
Ol've
Virginia
Insheos
McCaul Vard
Lingherty
McCaitt
George Johnson
Hocking
William Ray
Girl Scout Week Plans In Athens Observed
Athena Girl Scouts announce National Girl Scout Week events with Sunday activities including church, a Scout Room hike to North Hill, a camp fire, shadowed tale by Mary Evans, and a visit by Ohio University students. Week continues with home making, good turn, handicraft, hostel, thrift, health. football game ushering and a Halloween party.
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Athena
Tulette Law
Girl Scouting
Mioming
Eslack
North Hill
Mary Evans
Ohio University
Jean
Elinor Morton
Washington
Athens
Mckee Drug Store
Ohta Fact and Gag Co
Cook
Singer Sewing Machine
iTenry
Art Department
Counc
Mre CG
WN. Mackinnon
EA Cottingham
Cuyler
Frances Lowry
Ivelen Hooper
Evelyn and
Frances Hartman
Ruth Phillips
Nadene McDaid
Ebselyn Fishbaugh
Betty Jane Corwin
Thor Olaon
Lavtourrtte
Mra
Fred Wheaton
Mro
E McClure
Betty Goodman
Grace Ellen Foster
Jane Forsythe
Patty Cuyler
Betty Fulten Korathes
Pioneer Dinner Recalls Four-Decade Women of Albany
Albany Oct 24 Pioneer Dinner of the Wednesday Club gathered 12 members and Albany guests aged 80 to 90 at Mrs O D Dalley’s home. Attendees included Hettie Rife 90 and Sarah Dalley 87 with two first timers, memories sparked by the old hearth and backlog. A three course meal, Colonial decor, and songs closed the nostalgic afternoon.
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Wednesday Club of
Albany
Lane Dowd Dailey
Qet
O. D. Dalley
Hettie Rife
Sarah B. Dalley
Rowttt Chase
Phoebe Andrews
Mary Lee
Lettie Radcliffe
Sade Brooks
Duval
Rebecca Stanley
Mary Lowther
Ed Laseh
Farle Baughman
Nite
Martha Washington
Mary Margaret Pearman
Adriel Welker
Guy Wingett
Eldon Dalley
Mrs. Andrews Guyo
New Orleans
Lee
Rosetta Chase
Sarah E. Dalley
Wisconsin
4. D. Cine
Birs
Clifton Pearman
J. E. Cline
Florence Brown
Nelle Pickering to retire from Athens schools
Miss Nelle M. Pickering long time Athens educator will retire due to health. She taught Latin and English at Athens Junior High and Senior High Schools, attended Ohio University, and held membership in Eta Sigma Phi and the State Teachers' Retirement Fund. W. W. Ankenbrand praised her as a highly efficient teacher.
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Nelle M. Pickering
Athens
Miss Pickering
Athens High School
Swiss Pickering
Ohio University High School
John Hancock High School
Mus Pickering
Ohio University
University of Michigan
Eta Sigma Phi
Daughters of Union Veterans
State Teachers’ F Retirement Fund
W. W. Ankenbrand
Pickering
New Lunch Room To Open on Court Street
A new lunch room will open soon on Court Street, linked with the Ohio Recreation Parlor at 43 South Court Street. The former Leather Thar establishment under Pred. McCoy’s ownership was remodeled with a green and white lunch counter, lattice enclosure, small chairs at the counter and five larger armchairs for trays, enabling eighteen patrons served at once. B. Walburn owns the shop.
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Ohio Recreation Parlor
South Court Street
Pred. McCoy
Bag Bern
B. Walburn
Rome Grangers Masked Party Set In Stewart Hall
Rome Grangers plan a masked party at their Stewart hall on Wednesday night October 28. Prizes go to best masked couple and best masked individual. Attendees without masks will be fined. Lecture hour features games and stunts. Members asked to bring pumpkin pies. menu includes doughnuts, sweet cider and coffee.
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Stewart
Rome
Proposal for Courthouse Twice Defeated in 1870s
Five years of campaigning by Athens County citizens led to a bond issue passing for a courthouse after earlier defeats in the 1870s. The piece recounts three prior courthouses, the log first building, and delays before the 1880 completion and dedication amid ceremonial notes and civic figures from the era.
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Wixston Weisman
Athens County
Eigncen
Ists
Schick Test To Be Given Here
An opportunity to safeguard children from diphtheria will be offered this week as Dr B B Netawande Jr. Paul Johnson and others conduct Schick tests in schools. Parents consent free of charge, followed by immunization if positive. Tests run Tuesday through Thursday across multiple routes with a detailed schedule for towns and districts.
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B. B. Netawande
Paul Johnson
J. 2 Higgins
Athens
Schoel
Paul Johnnsen
Misa Cavananga
Albany
Dutch Ridge
Blackwood
Allet
Ann Morran
Wil
Oo Doekemle
Factory
the Plana
Beaumount
Circle JT
Bah Rig
Pod Late
Wayine Chay
Social event at Ai Phoponton School benefits efmieh
Community note reports a Wednesday evening gathering at Ai Phoponton School to raise funds for the efmieh. The event featured guest speakers and entertainment to support the cause.
Bes Poppe at Rocky Pont Masquerade
A masked event titled Bes Poppe at Rocky Pont occurs on October 28 with entertainment and contests. Proceeds go to benefit the seal and attendees are urged to bring prizes and guests for a evening of revelry and pageantry.
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Bes Poppe
Rocky Pont
Home-Coming Ohio Teese Convention Kiwanis Party
Hundreds of staitors will be in Ath eny the coming workend to attend the annual meeting of the Southoant am Ohio Teachersssociation and events of the Ohio University Home Coming on Saturday. Friday night will be enlivened by the Court Street party for the children of the community by the Athens Kiwanis Club. Attendance at the teachers' meet-
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Atheny
Southoantam Ohio Teachersssociation
Ohio University
Court Street
Athena Kiwanis Club
Ing
W. W. Brand
Allee City
Ohi
Wasleyan
Ohio Stedhow
Athena
Goa
Avenir
Kiwanis
Ohio ‘Unisversity
Ohio Field
Werjegatis
Hospital Notes Highlight Numerous Surgeries and Names
The Shattering Artis Hospital lists new patients including Muss William Rose of Athens with minor operations and Misa Ceart 3avaKe from Nelsonville for a major case. several others from Athens and nearby towns undergo major or medical procedures. Ample staff changes and a slate of events for Home Coming and university activities are noted alongside salary cuts at Akron University impacting faculty and staff.
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Artis Hospital
Muss William Rose
Athens
Arthur Koker
Tuajer
Misa Ceart
Mmilidekloo Medical
Mixa. Dower
Langhiin
Jaby Non Athen
Lillian Johnston
Nelsonville
Harry Cunningham
Francis Farley
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Fufe
Mra Pirdcliffe
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Nelle Pickering
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Aida
Stota la
Cincianat! Baquirer
Cumimerel and Gazette
Atiwmi Messenger
Journal
Pie Sea County
United States
Vienno Brewar
Tron
Het
Moma der Brio
Mount Sip
Welch
Ache
Hotser
Jonen
Ab Waller Aly
Schick
Social Por School
Ai Phoponton School
Efmieh
Optometric Service
Southeastern Ohio Association
Moat
Coren
Akron University
Gorham
Cornwell's
Jeweler Stree
Callums Studio
Lash
W.B. Drake
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Taperience
Patent Office
Fred Landis
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