Plan Test for U S Schools Plan Test for U S Schools
Congressman Thomas A Jenkins will appoint another midshipman to the Naval Academy at Annapolis next spring. An exam for admission to the Naval and Military Academies will be held Oct 17 1936 at Post Offices in Ironton Athens and Jackson.
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Thomas A. Jenkins
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
Military Academy
West Point
Ironton
Athens
Jackson
United States Civil Service Commission
Naval Academy
Congressman Thomas A. Jenkins
House
Washington, D. C
Relief funds allocated to counties by State Commission
August allocations to 40 counties include Athens County six thousand four hundred fifty four dollars Morgan nine hundred sixty two dollars. Vinton County received fifteen hundred sixty five dollars for July. The article notes most US alcohol is produced from black molasses imported at two dollars per gallon.
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State Relief Commission
Athens County
Morgan
Vinton County
The
United States
Plan to halt Perry County coal fire to save surrounding deposits
WPA will shift 200 workers in two weeks to trench and seal a 52 year old underground blaze near New Straitsville Perry County. Three projects costing about 360000 aim to cut fire spread with a tunnel and open cuts, backed by federal funds and local sponsors. The effort focuses on protecting coal fields while the WPA seeks to prevent further spread rather than extinguish the blaze.
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WPA
New Straitsville
Perry County
Washington
District Wpa
Athens
Perry Counties
Federal Bureau of Mines
Ward Township
Hocking County
J. R. Hickey
District 5
Shawnee
District Four
Hickey
Straitsville
County Grange To Meet on Saturday
The Athens County Pomona Grange will meet with Troy Grange at Coolville for an all day session on Saturday September 19. Fourth Degree members of Troy Grange are asked to bring well filled baskets for the dinner.
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Athens County
Pomona Grange
Troy Grange
Coolville
Tests for Social Security Jobs Announced
W. B. Francis as chairman and Ralph W. Emmons of the State Civil Service Commission announce exams for positions in the Division of Public Assistance and County Service under the Social Security Act. Tests run Tuesday and Wednesday September 29 and 30 for state and county postings with minimum qualifications set by the Federal Security Board and state welfare department.
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W. B. Francis
Ralph W. Emmons
State Civil Service Commission
Division of Public Assistance
Department of Public Welfare
Social Security Act
Federal Security Board
State Department of Public Welfare
Commission
Columbus
Ohio 4-H Club Congress Honors Ten-Year Service
Mrs Bell and Rev Cowen to receive awards at the Ohio 4-H Club Congress banquet on the Ohio State University campus in Columbus. Dean J S Cunningham will present to a list of 46 advisors including Mrs J A Bell Athens Route 4 and Rev Earl Cowen Shade.
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Ohio
National Brands Plans Amplifying Equipment for Picnic Event
National Brands will install a large amplifying system at the Athens County Fairgrounds for the Sunday picnic on Sept. 27. President F. E. Dowler announced the setup to project sound across the grounds for vaudeville acts and the amateur hour, using the same equipment as at the West Virginia State Festival in Elkins.
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National Brands
Athens County Fairgrounds
F. E. Dowler
West Virginia
Elkins
Girls To Be Pirates At Camp On Saturday
Annual Girl Scout rally The Pirate Ho will be held at Camp Rotan on Saturday Sept 19. Scouts ride the 745 morning bus and return by 4 pm. They should wear pirate costumes bring a nose bag lunch a friend and money for bus tickets. Mrs Thor Olson leads with Peggy Nunemaker Marjorie Halleck Anabelle Robinson Mabel Connett and Marjorie Malone assisting.
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Camp Rotan
Thor Olson
Peggy Nunemaker
Marjorie Halleck
Anabelle Robinson
Mabel Connett
Marjorie Malone
Summer heat vanishes as chill is welcomed
In the Athens District a sudden 34 degree drop ended mid-summer heat. After a 96 degree high yesterday the temperature fell to 62 with overcast skies and a chilly breeze this morning. Continued clouds and likely showers are forecast.
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Athens
Licenses for Drivers On Sale Tonight at Courthouse
More than 600 drivers licenses sold by noon at C. L. Jordan's office in the courthouse basement. All automobile operators must obtain licenses before October 1. The office will be open tonight and Friday 7 to 8 30 p m and Saturday afternoon until 4 o'clock.
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C. L. Jordan
Jordan
Kyger Social and Personal Mention
Charles Rife of O H E Gallipolis spent Tuesday evening with his mother and wife. Electa Rowland of Columbus visits her brother Clyde Rupe and family. Rolland Bradbury enters Athens college. D A Lodge held a bingo with prizes to Dale Sisson Gertrude Rupe and Mrs. Alice Grover. Dale Kennedy taken to Holzer Hospital. New locomotives for Union Pacific to be delivered in months. Hammerhead oyster found in Indian Ocean.
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Gertrude Rupe
Alice Grover
Marlin Rife
Elvin Rife
Carpenter
Charles Mack
Gallipolis
Gaye Rupe
Nancy Rupe
Frank
Shirley
Delmer Durst
Joyce Irene
Ray Darst
Middleport
Dale Kennedy
Holzer Hospital
County Plans Bridge Building and Road Widening Plan
Athens County proposes 11 new short span concrete bridges and widening 19 roads as a WPA project. Total road work covers 91.5 miles with a $249,980 project cost, county contribution $54,005 and federal share $195,975. County’s bridge portion allocates $5,637 for engineering, equipment rentals and materials.
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Athens County
WEA
J. W. Wilson
WPA
WPA Relays and Paving Recover Morris and Franklin Aves
WPA crews finish relaying brick and lowering crown on Morris Avenue and extend work to Franklin Avenue. A sandstone base and tile drainage added at the upper end while Cable Street to May Avenue sees brick removal and surface smoothing. Montrose Alley also being brick paved. City sponsors the project.
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Morris Ave
Cable St
May Ave
Franklin Ave
Montrose Alley
Montrose Ave
WPA
Warns 45 Year Olders About 20 Pounds Too Fat
Medical authorities warn 45 to 80 year olds about being 20 pounds overweight reducing life expectancy. Promote safe weight loss using Kruschen Salts with daily hot water drink. Claims aid elimination and daily bowel action, keeping you feeling fit for old age.
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al -Adv
Women Organize to Oppose New Deal in Ohio District
Mrs Edna Chapman of McArthur is appointed to organize the Independent Coalition of American Women in Ohio's Tenth District covering six counties. The movement seeks to enlist women voters opposed to the New Deal with a London and Knox drive. Mrs H L Atkinson of Athens named county captain to appoint precinct lieutenants.
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Edna Chapman
McArthur
Independent Coalition of American Women
Ohio
Women Voters of America
London and
Knox
H. L. Atkinson
N. Lancaster St
Athens
Cannon and Siren Liven County Wedding Celebration
Ray Clark and Mrs Ele ven Harrison Clark were honored at a wedding gathering at her mother’s home on the Cannonville Amesville Road Tuesday night. About 450 people from across the county attended the noisy event with a small cannon and a police siren. Mrs Clark formerly taught in Stewart and New Marshfield. Candy and cigars were given as treats.
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Ray Clark
Harrison Clark
Cannonville-Amesville
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Jacobs
County Grange
ELAN
Rye
Old Quaker Company
Lawrenceburg, Ind
Salep Smenley
Mrs. Bell
Rev. Cowen
Kyger
New York
U.P
Union Pacific Railroad
Omaha
American Locomotive Company
Schenectady
Indian Ocean
Franklin
Johnson
Kerr's
Comets
Moron
Sohio
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