Nelsonville Shoe Factory Begins Production
Nelsonville's Willam Brooks Shoe Company reports about 60 workers employed as production starts. Daily output runs around 300 pairs with plans to ship next week, while orders pour in and training expands. President William Brooks expects to move to Nelsonville next week, with his wife occupying a leased residence. Citizens’ pledge payments for the building are being redeemed, and future deed plans hinge on trust agreements.
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Nelsonville
Willam Brooks Shoe Company
Wiliam Brooks
P. W. Hickman
Washington Street
W. &. Hudson
Missionary and social club meeting themed From Warpath to Peace
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Fort Street Church of Christ gathered at Mrs. W. H. Welland's home on Chestnut Street. Activities included Indian legends, Psalm readings, and talks on Indian affairs and missionary work, with music and a progress of cultural presentations.
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Woman's Missionary Society of
Fort Street
Church of Christ
W. H. Welland
Chestnut Street
Hi Tri Club
Ethel Wallace
Doris
John J. Scott
Byron Lamborn
L. G. Devore
Sigrid Love Sing
Rev Evans Returns to Pal. Presbyterian Church
Nelsonville reports the Rev Lloyd Evans returning from vacation and resuming Sunday morning services at the Presbyterian Church with an evening service also planned. He and Mrs Evans and their son arrived Friday from Scott Ohio where they attended his parents seventh wedding anniversary.
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Nelsonville
Lloyd Evans
Presbyterian Church
Edna Shough
Israel
Dudley Buck
First Methodist
H. A. Sayre
Cynthia Smith Dies at 84 at Hamley Run
Nelsonville report lists Mrs. Cynthia Smith age 84 dying Friday at Hamiley Run. Funeral services set for Sunday at 3:30 PM at Salem Church with burial in nearby cemetery. Survived by son Daniel Smith of the area and daughter Mrs Minnie Reynolds of Federal. husband EL Smith and daughter Mrs May Mitchell preceded her in death.
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Cynthia Smith
Axe
Nelsonville
Rome
Hamiley Run
Salem Church
Daniel Smith
Minnie Reynolds
Federal
EL Smith
May Mitchell
Suspect Held After Rifle Fire at The Plains Home
Alleged to have fired bullets at John Loper s home, Marion Mullins of The Plains was arrested Friday by Sheriff Wayne Wingett and deputies. He was arraigned Saturday on shooting with intent to kill, pled not guilty, held to grand jury under $1,200 bond. Thirty five shots were fired at the Loper residence. Mullins worked at No 25 mine Chauncey. A search found rifle ammunition and gun cleaning gear but no rifle. Also listed: M J Hunter charged with driving while intoxicated, held to grand jury under $200 bond. Jamez Milter charged with failure to provide, held under $300 bond. Joseph Svaida charged with assault in a menacing manner, held under bond. Sunday Creel Coal Co. won judgments for rent and restitution against Walter McManaway, occupant of Goose Run house, who owed $204.
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John Loper
the Plains
Marion Mullins
Wayne Wingett
Carl H. Porter
Mullins
Loper
Chauncey
Wingett
M. J. Hunter
Hamley Run
Porter
Hunter
Plaing Road
John Ferry
Jamez Milter
Derthick
W. L. Riley
Joseph Svaida
Redtown
Riley
Sunday Creel Coal Company
Walter McManaway
Goose Run
McManaway
Unprotected Areas Raise Fire Insurance Rates in Athens County
Local insurance agencies report higher fire insurance rates effective September 1 for Athens County and statewide. An unprotected home or building is defined as more than 1,000 feet from a public hydrant or over two miles from a fire department headquarters, and many Athens County homes fall into this category.
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Athens County
Ore Inspection Bureau
Public Fire Department
Politics Will Hold Stage in District Now
Athens County politics heats up as independents file, Democrats open headquarters with meetings led by Senator Bulkley, and Republicans prepare to launch. The County Election Board meets Wednesday to review petitions and name precinct officials.
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Athens County
Robert J. Bulkley
County Election Board
W. E. Mount
Glouster, R
Victor A. Hubler
the Plains
Floyd G. McCinnan
Glouster R
Gheritt
Preston &. Thampton
Chauncey
Wade L. Everett
Athens
Dan A. Bardin
Lincoln Street
Athens City Hall
Butkrey
Charles M. Hogan
Wellston
Congress
L. J. Eberle
Nelsonville
Bulldegta
Tenth Congressional District
Pomeroy
Hal Murphy
Cline Building
M. D. Hugh
Republican Ex
Ile Committee
David Johnson
Teachers Institute Opens for Athens County Educators
The county teachers met at Ohio University on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. About 200 teachers attended. G. Gibson chaired the event. Morning speakers included W. E. Kershner, Alex Root, Mrs. Laura Gunder, Miss Edith Wolfe, L. F. Miller, Ralph Fitts, Dufford Gietter, Grace Webb, and R. W. Connell with music by Mrs. Althea McFarlan. Afternoon speakers were W. S. Coy, F. E. Reynolds, E. Woodworth, Harry Waddell, Miss Florence Stein, and Ray E. Hart.
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Athens County
Teachers’ Institute
Ohio University
G. Gibson
County Teachers’ Organization
W. E. Kershner
State Teachers Retirement Fund
Alex Root
Laura Gunder
Segaion
Edith Wolfe
L. F. ‘Miller
Ralph Fitts
Dufford Gietter
Grace ‘Webb
R. W. Connett
Althea McFarlan
Speaters
W. S. Coy
Ohio Teachers Reading Circle
F. E. Reynolds
State Education Association
E. ©. Woodworth
Harry Waddell
Florence Stein
Ray E. Hart
New County Health and Physical Supervisors
Local Athenian Social Notes and Moves
Athens residents share visits and travel news including Mrs B G Schuler hosting, M E B Ridenour and Mrs Ray Quickle visiting, Fred V Fike convalescing, Misa Grace Elzelstein returning from New York, Howard Knight starting a new school job in Harrisonville, Vic Will relocating to Columbus, Ernest Wallace visiting for a medical consultation, and gatherings with Abe Eistlstein family plus Ralph Parker and kin spending time with friends.
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B. G. Schuler
Athens
M. EB. Ridenour
Ray Quickle
Vinton
Curtis Wolf
Do M. Warner
Fred V. Fikce
Delaware
Columbus
Misa Grace Elzelstein
New York City
Howard Knight
Harrisonville
Vic
Will
Ernest Wallace Wan
Phil Willameon
Pearl’ Hysell
Grace
Hetzel
Fomeroy
Abe Eistelstein
Ralph Parker Aid
Talented Young Musicians Of Amesville Recital
Amesville notes report a recital by Mia Henrietta Glazier and Helen Carpenter, with a large audience and a seven piece orchestra. Participants include Olive Glasier Betty Lent Helen Ogg Mary Ogg Helen Henderson Rebecca Smith Sara Glazier Dorothy Glinster Marjorie Keyner Garnet North Addison Dixon Don Montgomery and Miss Carpenter. The group, ages six to twenty, showed strong talent across violin vocal and instrumental pieces.
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Amesville
Mia Henrietta Glazier
Mian
Helen Carpenter
Olive Virginia § Glasier
Betty Jane Lent
Helen Dorothy Ogg
Mary Ellen Ogg
Helen Henderson
Rebcca Belle Smith
Sara Metta Glazier
Dorothy Ginster
Marjorie Keyner
Garnet North
Addison Vixen
Don Montgomery
Miss Carpenter
Gladys Glasalett
Cleveland
Fll
Sharpsbury
King's Daughters
Presbyterian Church
Waa
Naomi Philips
Lucile Linscott
John Pancero
Cincinnati
Guy B. Roush
Loulaville, Ky
Cillera
L. B. Glazier
Christy family hosts Labor Day gathering in Akron area
Sunday with Mr and Mrs Carl Christy and Vern Christy plus families from Akron spent Labor Day with Grover Christy and kin. Several relatives including Mrs Abe Eiselstein and Urbana visitors joined. Buel Ridenour and Pauline Wilhams wed last Saturday and headed to Niagara Falls for their honeymoon. More guests attended Curtis Wolf home last Thursday evening in honor of Mrs Ray Quickle of Vinton, former Chester High teacher.
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Carl Christy
Vern Christy
Helen Christy
Akron
Labor Day
Grover Christy
Abe Eiselstein
Raymond Heaton
Joe Heaton
Urbana
Co. E. Poecher
P. E. Hoffman
Paul
al Cole
East Shade
Buel Ridenour
Pauline Wilhams
Niagara Falls
Ifr
Glen Lambert
Floyd Ridenour
Gordon
Rich Alen
Earl Knight
Virgine Knight
Grace Eiselstein
Constance Trussel
Gladys Roush
Flossie Frecker
Bernard
Eiselstein
James Holley
Jamez
Floyd Spence
Curtis Wolf
Ray “Quickle
Vinton
Chester High Schoo
Hooper Ridge Social Highlights At Local Homes
Mr and Mrs Harry leghor and son Harry with George Siegter and Ann, and Mrs Margaret Reed of Columbus visited Andrew Carney's home on Westnenday. Annantia Sayers toured Wale Mog Vailey. Marry Lingo stayed with Albert Mette of Vailipolis. Margaret and Gpad Linsnatt were guests of Don Linsnatt Friday. Immrey 4iegler and Mrs Willen Tuchanan visited Mist Merla Anne in Columbus week end. Helens remained in town for work. Givin Mae Raley and Annetta Sayers visited Mr and Mrs Slane at the father’s home. Stone family welcomed a newborn son.
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Harry “Leghor
Harry
George Siegter
Ann
Clarence
Westnenday
Andrew Carney
Margaert
Reed
Coriambus
Annatia Sayers
Wale
Mog Vailey
Marry Lingo
Tila Alnter
Albert Mette
Vailipolis
Beep
L. BP. Myers
I Margaret
Don Linsnatt
Immrey 4Iegler
Givin Mae Raley
Mira Annetta Sayers
Mr. 7
Stradae Slane
A Parenta
Mra
John Antio
Bern
Bus Trip to Ohio Navy Game Planned by Athens Group
An Athens group plans two or more buses for a trip to the Ohio Navy football game in Annapolis on October 15. The trip includes transportation, meals, hotel, and game expenses totaling about 23 dollars per person. Buses depart Athens at 2:30 p.m. and return to Washington after the game, with a hotel stay and Sunday travel back to Athens.
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Tae
Ohio-Navy
Annapoilla
H. N. Burgett
George, Washington
Washington
Fuarhall Gana
Annapolia
Athena
Athens
Romney
Season Opens September 15 for Squirrel Hunt
The article notes that the hunting season opens September 15, with hunters preparing in the woods and seeking to bag squirrel. Licensing details and local officials are mentioned, along with sales totals for licenses and a yearly count, as the season runs from September to January 1.
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Dows
Beth
Thorn
Athen
William Crippen Ia Found Dead at Beebe
William Crippen aged ? was found dead two miles south of Beebe on Friday afternoon. A neighbor woman discovered the body. Coroner Jones of Athens was summoned and believes Crippen died Friday morning from heart trouble. Nephews and nieces are listed among mourners. relatives reside in Londonderry and nearby towns. A funeral was planned with relatives visiting prior to the service.
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Willim Crippen
Watt
Beebe
Corangr Bo Jones
Athens
Crippen
Donih
Niecos
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