George Duncan Deceased After 76 Years Local Resident
George Duncan, 76, longtime resident of the Fleree Ridge area east of Trimble, died at Movwrytown Highland County after visiting relatives a few days. He will be buried at West Union Street Cemetery in Athens after funeral at the Pettit home near Millfield conducted by Rev. G. B. Courtney. He married twice and is survived by his second wife and four children plus a brother living in town.
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B. H. Pettit
Millfield
G. B. Courtney
Chauncey
West Union Street
Athens
Dungan
GB. BR. Perth
J. ©. Carpenter
Leo Duncan
Otto Dancan
Wierce Ridee
W. H. Tinern
Tuintan
Trimble
Glouster Kiwanis hears Rose on Toledo convention news
Attorney George W. Rose of Glouster spoke at Kiwanis Club on Kiwanis education features from the Toledo state convention. The meeting drew an average attendance with club singing. Attendance prize went to H. F. Hitlie. Absent directors plan a Monday meeting at Attorney Rose's City Building office.
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Glouster
George W. Rose
Toledo
Glouster Kiwanis Club
M. BE
Rose
B. R. Angle
H. F. Hitlie
Ebrants Club
Attorney Rose
Jerry Young Dies Sudden Friday in Glouster
Jerry Young died suddenly at his Morgen Street home Friday morning after years of ill health. Homer Jolson found him collapsed near bed and Young died shortly after. He was 62, left a brother Julie Young Readville and a sister with address in Mrs. Ford 15, noted as thrifty with considerable property. funeral arrangements pending arrival of authorities.
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Glouster
Jerry Young
Yhe
Morgen Street
Homer Jolson
2 Trend
Jerry
Laaka
Young
Youngs
Johnson
Joryche
Geo
Julie’ Young
Gurope
Ville
Henry Font
Ford
Dake
Dearborn
City council debates light rates and dead meters in Louster
An adjourned council session and Board of Public Affairs discussed collecting for electricity where customers pay a minimum of 73 cents monthly due to alleged dead meters. The board seeks access to books held by Athens Common Pleas Court, and a supervisor proposed corrections while noting inspector findings. A jail lock demonstration by a prisoner highlighted security concerns. The meeting also approved purchasing a load of crushed stone for street work.
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Louster
Board of Public Affairs
Sam Dunnett
Athens
Sylvie Swedes
Solletter Rose
Horney Rose
Wille
Findus
Butt
Mike Colections
Connell
Connell At Utambering By RB Youne Mom Named Mesecher
Jacksonville
Mesceher
Molian
McArthur Social Notes Show Local Bridge and Parties
McArthur social items highlight bridge parties led by Mrs. Homer Robbins and Mrs. Harley Colvin, plus gatherings for Mrs. Nelle Voglesang of Wellston and a fiftieth anniversary attended by friends of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hayes at the Al. F. Church. Local residents and visitors are listed, with upcoming civic club and carnival plans noted and hospital update on Guille of Ohio Fuel Gas Co after a July wreck.
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McArtilch
Harry Westerman
Dormbus
Tani
Hamilton
Leroy Pilcher
Mondsyntaht
Herbert Wannnton
Market Street
Harry Reest
Ates Don Guthiher
Paaut Vans
Nelle Voglesang
Welleton
Robert Haye
al. F. Church
Wersy
V. Ogun
Navy
Fberg
McArthur Tolarians
Santa Hamilton
Nog
jOn
T. Co.Shelly
Hallowe'en
Mcarthur
Guille
Ohio Fuel Gas Co
Cherrington
Bia
Wong
Funeral Held for Mrs Morgan at Murray City
Funeral services for Mrs. Nelson Morgan were held at the Catholic Church in Murray City with burial in St Johns Cemetery, Logan. The 42 year old widow left twin sons Joseph and George of Detroit Michigan and another son William of Murray City, two daughters Leila Murphy of Columns and Hannah Morgan of Athos County, plus two grandchildren. Her husband died about two years ago. Attending included Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Morgan and other relatives. October 25.
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William Morgan
Murray City
Ste John’s Church
Logan
Joseph Morgan
Morgan
Joseph
George
Dedroit
Mich
William
Leila Murphy
Columns
Hannah Morgin
Athos Caounty
And
Truck Wreck at Zalesti Prattsville Road Kills One
A truck on the Zalesti Prattsville Road was wrecked in a crash last Friday. George W. Mecor was killed. Two other occupants were not seriously injured, and the vehicle sustained heavy damage.
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Macarthur
Ochti
Liquor Found at McArthur Leads to Arrest
Oct 19 arrest of Elea Dut cher near Allenstile on liquor possession charges. Sheriff Ray Cox and Prohibition Agent W G Davis found 7 gallons of liquor in the house and four barrels of mash in a nearby hollow. He pleaded not guilty and was held on $1500 bond for trial.
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McArthur
Elea Dutcher
Allenstile
Ray Cox
W. G. Davis
Mrs John Weeder Dies at 79 in Allensville Area
Mrs John Weeder, 79, died at her home near Allensville on Friday October 4. She leaves her husband and two sons Mack of near Allensville and Dr Rooescort of New Philadelphia, along with several grandchildren.
DIES AT HOSPITAL DROWNING AT ATHENS STATE HOSPITAL
Samuel Viurge Brookins longtime Milo resident died Friday by drowning at Athens State Hospital after five weeks of treatment. His body was taken to a local mortuary Friday afternoon. A funeral service will be held Sunday at 3 at Chauncey Church of Christ, with Rev. G. B. Courtney officiating. Burial is in Nye Cemetery at Chauncey. He is survived by two brothers, Robert Brookins of Louisville, Kentucky, and Milton Brookins of Stillwater.
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Samuel Viurge Brookins
Milo
Athens State Hospital
Ken
Fiera Sereieey
Chauncey Church of Chriat
G. B. Courtney
Nye
Chauncey
Brookins
Robert Brookins
Glouster High School Dedicated With Program
Glouster high school auditorium hosted a grand dedication of the new building with remarks from Dean T C McCracken of Ohio University College of Education and L W Reese state education official. The night featured glee club selections solos by Eleanor Roberts and Dorothy McDonald and instrumental duets by Gail Wlace and William Lawson. A prayer and benediction followed by visits to the new facilities.
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Glouster
T. C. McCracken
College of Education
Ohio University
L. W. Reese
State Department of Education
B. Dillon
Eleanor Roberts
Dorothy McDonald
Gail Wlace
Wiliam Lawson
Pass FF
Neroper
Irene Dlerson
Roberns
Voters to decide county and state races in light Athens turnout
Athens County voters prepare for November 4 polls as candidates finish campaigns. Population losses from mining districts may cut turnout below 1942 levels, with absent ballots down sharply. Many miners, drawn home by better work prospects, are expected to vote. Sheriff contenders Fred Heck and Wayne Wingett lead a crowded field as Republican nominees face limited opposition in several county posts.
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Athens County
Election Board
Athena
David Johnson
County Election Board
Walte
Ohio
Fred Heck
Wayne Wingett
Sherif William Williams
S. K. Mardis
General Assembly
J. Clyde Edmundson
John V.bolin
Emmett Carpenter
Gerson
New Straitsville Faces Glouster on Sunday
Deb 25 Drury's Drugs football team meets Independent New Straitsville on the American Legion grounds Sunday afternoon. The season has seen few losses, with strong play expected from both sides and Luis cruiser Canela leading the visitors.
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Glouster
Drury’ Drugs
Tean
New Straitsville
American Legion
New Shalavite
Luis Cruisert
Grandmother and the bartered foods of yesterday’s market
A nostalgic portrait recalls how grandmothers shopped at the cracker barrel. They relied on recognizable brands and trusted local grocers to choose staples like Smith’s tin goods and Jones’s sugar. The narrative contrasts past market practices with modern branding and quality guarding.
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Ing
Brown
Conelse
Athens Messenger
Voters weigh county bond plan amid jail rebuild debate
Amid a county jail redevelopment, Gorham and Afarella back a $100 bond issue to fund construction while opponents led by Lt Governor and other officials warn it could raise taxes. The race features Brown and Pic against Bulk and Newman with statewide contests for governor and U S senator drawing attention.
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G. Pic
J. H. Newman
Wlil
Harry
Day
Republi
Joseph T. Ferguson
Bettman
M. Raring
Allison
Congress
Thomas A. Jenkins
H. L. Crary
EB. Lerever
Freeney
Louis Jiberte
Car Kills Attorney in Ohio Town Collision
James H. Brandt, 62, of Canal Winchester, died after an automobile struck him while he walked along the road between Groveport and Canal Winchester. Brandt was a practicing attorney in Columbus.
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Columbue
James H. Brandt
Canel Winccester
Brandt
Groveport
Canal Winchester
Columbua
Dutch Ridge School Hosts Masquerade and Pie Night
A masquerade party and pie social will be held at Dutch Ridge School in Carthage Township on Thursday evening. Contests include prettiest and grotesque costumes with prizes for winners, plus musical entertainment and other festivities.
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Dutch Ridge School
Carthage Townership
Dutch Ridge
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