Arson Questions After Shafer Street Fire In Athens
Fire crews found two beds burning in separate Shafer Street rooms at the Rast home early Sunday. Herbert and Orpha Rast were arrested as investigators weigh intoxication charges and possible arson action aided by insurance interests. The incident marks the city's 37th fire of the year with prior domestic disputes cited by police.
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Athens
Herbert Rast
Shafer St
E. R. Laughlin
Rast
Harry Risley
N. Shafer St
Laughlin
Rasts
Civil Service Exams Open in Athens for Several Posts
The U S Civil Service Commission announces open competitive examinations for Medical Social Worker and related roles with salaries from 2600 to 3800 dollars a year. Positions include Associate Medical Social Worker and Assistant Medical Social Worker with the Children's Bureau and Botanist roles in the Bureau of Plant Industry. Full details available from J L C Kelley Secretary in Athens Post Office.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Children’s Bureau
Department of Labor
Bureau of Plant Industry
Department of Agriculture
J. L. C. Kelley
U. S. Civil Service Board of Examiners
Athens
Committee to Meet Hock-Hocking District Scout Group
The Hock-Hocking District Committee of the Boy Scouts will meet Tuesday evening September 21 at 7 40 PM in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. District Chairman E J Arnold of Nelsonville urges all committee members to attend.
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Hock-Hocking
The
Boy Scouts
Chamber of Commerce
E. J. Arnold
Nelsonville
Atkinson Remembered by Beaumont Telegraph Graduates
Six men who learned telegraphy from J. C. Atkinson of Beaumont honored him with a lounge chair at his home dinner marking 40 years with the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad. He mentored eight Beaumont youths who became operators. many pursued railroad or telephone work. Atkinson, retired Sept. 1, plans to farm bees, hunt, and garden while his daughters hold college and professional roles.
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J. C. Atkinson
Beaumont
Cheaspeake & Ohio Railroad
Atkinson
Homer
James
Fred Terrill
William Lines
Asa Cochran
G. B. Courtney
Dane Terrill
Harold Cochran
Terrill Brothers
American Telephone & Telegraph Co
Billy Lines
Nelsonville
Mr. Atkinson
Athens County
Ohio University
A. D. Powell
A. Babson
Fairport Harbor
Ruth
Chauncey- Dover
Frances
Columbus
Packers Lose To Cardinals in Early NFL Setback
New York report states Green Bay, the 1936 champions, fell 14-2 to Chicago in a season opener rematch. Detroit, defending 1935 titleholders, won 16-7 over the Cardinals with a touchdown by Dutch Clark and three field goals. Pittsburgh routed Brooklyn 21-0 for its second straight win in the East.
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New York
U.P
Green Bay Packers
Chicago Cardinals
Chicago Bears
Detroit Lions
Cardinals
Dutch Clark
Lions
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn Dodgers
Huskies Refuse Travel in Thunderstorm Route Tale
Canadian sled team battles blizzards and extreme cold en route from Hazelton to Halifax. The dogs refuse to move during storms, while others note bizarre conditions including a noon moon temperature of 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Latham
N. Y
Hazelton
B. C
Halifax
N. S
Last Century Soldier
Word puzzle deciphering a historical soldier figure Giuseppe and references to Italy and 19th century events. The clues span verbs, nouns, and Latin terms with vertical hints about departures and poetry related terms.
What's on the Air Russell Dorr and Freeman Orch Parades
Russell Dorr hosts a broadcast featuring the Freeman Orchestra with the Vagabonds and Olsen Orchestra and Molina Orchestra performing in a parade style program.
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Russell
Dorr
Freeman Orch
Iegion
Olsen Orch
Molina Orch
Walton League Fish Fry Set for Wednesday
The Athens Chapter of the Izaak Walton League will host a fish fry at the Waterloo Township cabin on Wednesday evening September 22. Officers announced plans to discuss a fundraising campaign to build a dam on league property and urged all members to attend.
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Athens
Izaak Walton League
Waterloo Township
Jury Hearing Case Against Kimberly Man
In Athens County Juvenile Court Judge Louis Tyroler presides over the trial of William Huddy and Kimberly on a non support charge brought by prosecuting attorney Harold J. Rose. The case covers alleged neglect of a two month old daughter Vera Huddy from June 7 to August 3.
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William Huddy
Kimberly
Harold J. Rose
Athens County
Louis Tyroler
Vera Huddy
Huddy
Nelsonville
Mr. Huddy
Boy Scouts Receive Charter For Troop 77 At Hockingport
Troop 77 of Hockingport received its charter from District Commissioner Roy L. Dup ler at the Community House. J. H. Bailey accepted the charter for the Troop Committee and handed certificates to the committee, the scoutmaster, and his assistant. Paul Steward presented year certificates. Scouts sang and engaged in activities. Mothers organized a luncheon.
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Hockingport
Roy L. Dupler
J. H. Bailey
Paul Steward
1938 Soil Program Outlined by Agriculture Chiefs
Secretary Henry A Wallace and 118 farm representatives finalized the 1938 soil conservation plan reducing major crop acreage. The outline aligns with surplus control legislation, with leaders planning radio drives and speaking tours to sell the program to farmers nationwide.
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Washington
U.P
Henry A. Wallace
Congress
Denial Entered in Nelsonville Auto Sales Bill of Sale Case
Replies filed in Athens County Common Pleas Court by defendants in the suits to cancel bills of sale filed Aug 16 by William Keeton for Nelsonville Auto Sales Co. deny all charges of faulty notarization of the documents intended to convey title to autos purchased from the company.
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Athens County Common Pleas Court
William Keeton
Nelsonville Auto Sales Co
Local WPA Worker Fractures Left Ankle in Athens Accident
Frank Tucker of Sheltering Arms Athens Route 3 sustained a left ankle fracture in an on site incident and was hospitalized at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Discharges include Mrs. Arthur Cornwell and infant Athens Freeman Riley Amenville and Emma Kolennish Athens. A baby boy named Gale was born to Mr and Mrs Florence Andrews 43 St High St on Friday.
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Frank Tucker
Athens
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Arthur Cornwell
Baby
Freeman Riley
Amenville
Emma Kolennish
Florence Andrews
St. High St
Gale
Amesville PTA Meeting Set at High School
The Amesville PTA schedules a 8 o clock Tuesday night meeting at the high school. The 4 H boys and girls will present the program.
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Amesville
PTA
Iowa City Chamber Endorses Public Roller Skating Rink
The Iowa City chamber of commerce backs a $4,000 roller skating rink aimed at student amusements with chaperons and a rule that all bottles must be left outside, as a cleaner campus activity.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
Iowa City Chamber of Commerce
One Fifth of U S Population Attends Movies Daily
Estimates show about 26 million Americans go to the movies each day, representing one fifth of the population. This figure reflects the era’s strong cinema attendance and popular culture.
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United States
Skywriting Over Athens At National Brands Air Show
At least 12 airplanes will take part in the National Brands Air Show at the Athens airport and fairgrounds next Sunday. Stunt acts by Mike Murphy and Earl Stein promise thrills while Aeroneas and Rod Young will provide safe passenger hauling. Army ships under a year old will display, and viewers can see a local effort to form a collegiate flying club at Ohio University amid coverage of aviation personalities and aircraft moves.
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AL Knouff
Athens
Mike Murphy
Earl Stein
Aeroneas
Rod Young
Gill
Cleveland
Carl Beasley
Lowe
Columbus
Cletus McPherson
Roger Jones
Ohio University
Kenyon
Ohio State
Electric Firms Offer Homes in National Prize Contest
The Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co announces a nationwide effort to boost home electrification. Over 2.5 months, about 40 000 in awards will be given, including two fully electrified homes and 200 prize script units. The program runs Sept 27 to Dec 4 with weekly 200 prizes and two homes valued at 12 000 and 8 000, funded by General Electric.
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Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co
General Electric Co
Two Husbands Seek Divorces in Court
Two divorce suits filed in court by husbands allege neglect of duty. Chauncey Morgan petitions for divorce from Ethel Morgan married in 1927, with one child and the wife absent over three years. George Washington Bailey seeks a divorce from Cairo Lee Bailey married in 1921, with three children, alleging threats with a knife and that his father in law Lewis Woltz often threatened him.
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Athens County
Cairo Lee Bailey
Lewis Woltz
Local men jailed after intoxication pleas in Sand Ridge
Mayor Len B McCune presided as Virgil Evener of Sand Ridge admitted guilt for intoxication and could not pay a $10 fine plus costs. Fred Tippie of Chauncey also pled guilty and paid $5 with costs after arrest by city police. A Burma native spider is described as phosphorescent and lights up when frightened.
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Virgil Evener
Sand Ridge
Len B. McCune
Fred Tippie
Chauncey
Gu aranteed Q 623 relief for rheumatism and nerve pain
Found ad touts Q 623 as a guaranteed prescription for rheumatism neuritis sciatica and lumbago promising relief after a few doses. It also promotes Q Tabs a stimulant diuretic with claims of kidney benefits. Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store at W Union and Athens Ohio markets both remedies to readers.
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Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store
W. Union &J
Athens, Ohlo
Nelsonville Publishing Wins Athens County Ballot Contract
The Nelsonville Publishing Co. won the ballot printing contract for the November 2 election in Athens County. The bid was 3.96 dollars per thousand, reported by election board clerk C. L. Jordan. Approximately 100000 ballots are needed for city township and village ballots plus tax levies and bond issues.
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Nelsonville Publishing Co
Athens County
C. L. Jordan
Election Board
Sheriff Sale of Chattel Property Athens County Ohio
Fled a Malone administrator advertises a sheriff sale of William Malone and Charlene Malone goods to satisfy an execution for Freda Malone et al. The sale at The Malone Heirs Farm near Coolville Troy Township Athens County occurs Friday September 7 1037 at 2 PM. Goods include Jersey heifer Jersey cow a 1931 Ford automobile hog bow 500 chickens. Cash only. Deputy Esther B Gross.
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William Matone
Court of Common Pleas
Athens County
Ohio
Malone
Coolville
Ohto
Troy
William Malone
Charlene Malone
Freda Malone
Charles W. Bayliss
Esther B. Gross
Sheriff to Auction 15.70 Acre Athens County Land
In pursuance of an Order of Sale Alvin Haning and others named defendants the Athens County Ohio sheriff will sell at public auction at the courthouse door in Athens on Monday October 1 1887 at 1 40 PM the 15 70 acre tract of land in Farm Lot No 50 Athens Township with exceptions totaling 8 acres more or less and subject to cash terms minimum bid two thirds of appraised value. Premises located at Richland. Appraised at six two thirds minimum bid. Sold premises governed by Charles W Bayless Sheriff and H Esther B Gross Deputy Woolley and Rowland attorney.
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Ida M. Thompson
Athens
Ohio
John Welsh
Elizabeth Buffington
Athens County
Laura &. Thompson
Amanda Morgan
Oho
Washington St
Charles W. Bayless
Mithula B, Gross
Woolley & Rowland
Alvin Haning
Asylum
Ohio University
Mechanicsburg
Miirst
Andrews
Puke
Fred Osborn
State of
Richland Ve
Ohloe
H. Esther B. Gross
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Millfield
Beaumont Gang
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Sun
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Army Band
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Paul Douglas
X-Sisters
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Jack Fulton
Amos
N’ Andy
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Uncle Bera
Lum
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Carol Weyman
Bob Newha
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Tille Burns
Allen Horace He
Paul Sullivan
Basie Orch
Rita Rie
Snider Orch
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Masters Orch
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Varzos Orch
Three Spades
Mary Small
Farm
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Bob
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Ma Perkins
Vic and Bade
the O'Neills
Kitty Keene
Mary Marlin
Larry and
Sue
Melodies
Lowell Thomas
Bert Lytell
Abner
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Morgan Orch
Edger A. Guest
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Paul Sullivan Black Orch
Rapp Orch
Trask Orch
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Panico Orch
Betty
Dan Harding
Ruth Lyon
Molly Steinberg
Jack and
Loretta Dalton
Ted Malone
Ray Heatherton
Science Service
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Warnen Orch
al Jolson
Hoff Orch
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Joyce Jordan
Blaine Orch
Legion Parade
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Guiding Light Club
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Don Winslow
Johnnie Johnston Stringtime
Billy and
Easy Aces Vocal Varieties Musical Legion Parade
Sediey Brown
Covert Orange-Crush Bottling Co
Middleport, Ohio
Walton League
Kimberly Man
Glory
Milo Burcham
Chilean Andes
Dana Cooley
Noah's Ark
Point Pleasant
Swiftair
Aeronca
A. C. Lawrence
Crooksville
Howard “Cornfield
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Huntington
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Gallipolis
Vern Andrews
Burma
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Hudson
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Common Pleas
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Lostro Building
Athens, Ohio
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