Start Construction of New Bridge Over Hocking River at Beaumont
The state highway department begins building a creosoted timber bridge over the Hocking River to replace the collapsed covered span. Kent Brothers Co. of Columbus won the $14,368.21 contract for a 172.5 foot, three-span structure with a 24 foot roadway and concrete footers on rock foundations. Completion is due by January 31, with early finish anticipated. the project affects routes 682 and 33 and eases local truck deliveries. The U S Route 50 improvement near Canaanville is about 30 percent done, with paving expected in two weeks if weather cooperates.
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Hocking River
G. R. Evans
State Highway Department
Kent Brothers Co
Columbus
Kent Company
Plains
Evans
Canaanville
Workers To Attend Welfare Conference
A number of Athens County welfare workers will attend the 49th annual Ohio Welfare Conference in Dayton from Sept 25 to 29. Attendees from Athens include Miss Jessie Cooper and Mrs Clea White from aid bureaus, Michael C Kreider supervisor, and Miss Margaret McCutcheon consultant from Athens County child welfare services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Ohio
Dayton
H. J. Robinson
Ohio Division of Public Assistance
Athens
Jessie Cooper
Clea White
Michael C. Kreider
Margaret McCutcheon
Athens County Child Welfare Services
Ewings SAR Chapter Elects Officers for 1940 41
The Ewings Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution met at Dr. J. B. Heidler's home at 76 Morris Ave to elect officers serving until January 1941. Elected: President Dr. J. B. Heidler, VPs A. B. Sias Ath ens County, E. A. Reed Meigs County, J. W. Darby Vinton County. Secretary-registrar E. S. Haller. Treasurer A. O. Townsend. genealogist O. D. Dailey. historian W. E Peters. reporter E. E. Jacobs. chaplain A. B. Sias. Col. Thomas F. McNeil addressed members on world affairs and the U S constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewings
Sons of the American Revolution
J. B. Heidler
Morris Ave
Athens County
A. B. Sias
Meigs County
E. A. Reed
Vinton County
J. W. Darby
E. S. Haller
A. OD. Townsend
O. D. Dailey
W. E Peters
E. E. Jacobs
Chaplin
Thomas F. McNeil
Ohio University
United States
Body of Aged Man Found Near Hebbardsville
William Marsh age 70 living alone in Alexander Township near Hebbardsville was found dead in a creek bed at 9 15 a m by neighbor Charles Salser. Coroner A L Pritchard said death likely due to heart attack and infirmities of old age with no definite cause yet. Marsh resided in Hebbardsville area. brother Frank Marsh of Columbus is his only known relative. Body taken to Dowler and Ferguson Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Marsh
Alexander Township
Hebbardsville
Charles Salser
A. L. Pritchard
Marsh
Pritchard
Frank Marsh
Columbus
Dowler and Ferguson Funeral Home
McKinstry Reported As Getting Along Nicely
Richard McKinstry of 305 E State St was reported to be getting along nicely at Sheltering Arms Hospital today. C D Roush of Ath ens Route Five was released yesterday and William Tom of 10 N High St was admitted last night for medical treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard McKinstry
E. State St
Sheltering Arms Hospital
C. D. Roush
Athens
William Tom
N. High St
Aged McGuffey Reader owned by H E Rathburn
H E Rathburn of Ewington owns an 1853 McGuffey Reader and a 1830 Introduction to the English Reader by Lindsey Murray. The two vintage books form a small personal collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Rathburn
Ewington
McGuffey
Lindsey Murray
Sugar futures rise as contracts advance
New York sugar futures climbed 4 to 8 points today, signaling firmer prices in the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW York
U.P
Farmers to Elect Leaders of Local Conservation Program
Athens County farmers will vote next October to elect three community committeemen and two alternates per precinct for the Agricultural Conservation Association. About 3,000 eligible voters will choose county convention representatives who will form a three member county committee. Frank Pugh urges all to vote and participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Agricultural Conservation Association of
Association
AAA
Frank Pugh
County Agricultural Conservation Committee
Birthday Dinner at York Grange No 2436 in Oak Grove
York Grange No 2436 held a birthday dinner for 100 Grangers last Friday at their Oak Grove hall. Inspecting officer Mr Dow Sanders and wife from Albany attended. After dinner candidates received first and second degrees. Lectures included vocal solos by Anna Maccombs and Pauline Heft, a piano accompaniment by Alice Maccombs, and Ed Howard on Granger influence on legislation. Adda Maccombs spoke on education. Bessie Warehime read Buying a New Hat. Deputy announced York Grange grade 87, the highest of the year. Next meeting Oct 6 with Albany Grange assisting in third and fourth degrees. booster program Sept 30 at 7:30 pm. Public invited.
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York
Oak Grove
Dow Sanders
Albany
Anna Maccombs
Alice Maccombs
Ed Howard
Wayne Woodard
Pauline Heft
Adda Maccombs
Bessie Warehime
York Grange
Albany Grange
Grange Hall
License Sales Slow Ahead of Permit Deadline in Athens
Deputy registrar David Johnson urged immediate purchase of new drivers licenses at Athens City Hall. About 6,500 licenses remain unsold as the Sept. 30 deadline approaches. Fees are 40 cents for drivers licenses and 90 cents for chauffeurs licenses. Johnson noted 8,000 permits will be issued through his agency and fewer than 1,500 sold so far, with extended hours next Thursday to Saturday before the deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Johnson
Athens
Johnson
Funeral for Mrs. Faye Abraham Held Friday
Funeral services for Mrs. Faye Abraham age 39 wife of Joseph Abraham who died in a Sunday automobile crash near Detroit will be at St Pauls Catholic Church Friday at nine. Father Abraham of Wheeling West Virginia and Father Dowd will officiate Interment at Mt Calvary Cemetery Friends may call at 39 North Court Street any time Ladies of St Pauls Parish will meet at the Abraham home Thursday at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faye Abraham
Joseph Abraham
Detroit
St. Paul's Catholic Church
Father Abraham
Wheeling
W. Va
Father Dowd
Mt. Calvary Cemetery
Abraham
N. Court St
St. Paul’s Parish
Judgment on Promissory Note Granted in Common Pleas
Judge O F Rowland granted a $100 judgment on a cognovit promissory note this morning. Attorneys John F Newcomb and Elmer E Jacobs sued Earl Shafer and Bessie Shafer for the note made to Alden Parsons and Harry Triblett and endorsed to the plaintiffs for value. Interest set at six percent from August 5, the note due date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas
O. F. Rowland
John F. Newcomb
Elmer E. Jacobs
Earl Shafer
Bessie Shafer
Alden Parsons
Harry Triblett
Relief meeting for WPA clients in Athens announced
John L. Southard of Jacksonville announced a Saturday 10 o'clock gathering of all relief clients and WPA workers not currently employed at the old brick plant yard in Athens. The event aims to coordinate aid and job opportunities.
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WPA
Athens
John L. Southard
Jacksonville
Moose Lodge to drop title Dictator from lodges
A movement in the Loyal Order of Moose aims to remove the title Dictator from lodge use. Senator James J. Davis supports the campaign as the Supreme Dictator and branch leaders are titled Ladge Dictators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moose Lodge
Philadelphia
Order of Moose
James J. Davis
Moose
Has Facts on Supply Needs In War Zones
Mrs. Frank Goldsberry, chair man of the Production Committee for the Red Cross in Athens County, offers information on producing hospital supplies. The National Red Cross is determining needs and methods for transporting ready shipments. Contact Mrs. Goldsberry at 221 E. State St.
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Frank Goldsberry
The
Red Cross
Athens County
National
National Brands Picnic program to feature scholars
J Raymond Schutz sociology professor at Manchester College and extension lecturer for Indiana University will speak at the National Brands Picnic at the Athens County Fairgrounds on Sunday September 24. His topic is Independent Business and Community Welfare. Introductory remarks by Gordon K Bush Athens Messenger publisher and welcome by Athens Mayor C C Cornell. Also on the program are Dr Herman G James president of Ohio University and Dusty Miller editor and humorist Wilmington.
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National Brands
Athens County Fairgrounds
J. Raymond Schutz
Manchester College
North Manchester
Ind
Indiana University
Gordon K. Bush
The
Athens Messenger
City of
Athens
C. C. Cornell
Herman G. James
Ohio University
Dusty” Miller
Wilmington
Athletic Association Elects Year's Officers
New officers of the Senior High Girls Athletic Association were announced by sponsor Miss Ethel McEwan. Leaders include President Gertrude Hawk and Secretary Treasurer Frances Alexander. GAA reports tennis and badminton tournaments underway with a year long point system for letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senior High Girls’ Athletic Association
Ethel McEwan
Gertrude Hawk
Frances Alexander
Betty Faulkner
Jane Finsterwald
Bernadine Terrell
Betty Barrett
Jean Miller
Betty Henderson
Ruth Hammerle
Virginia Bardin
Jean Kissner
Kathleen Stemple
Jane Maccombs
Hooper Ridge Social and Personal Notes
Bible School drew a large crowd on Sunday with next Sunday’s preaching by Kenneth Hanna. Mr and Mrs John Howard visited the Linscott family of Federal. The Plains residents Linscott and Walter Gabriel joined relatives at Old Man’s Cave. Miss Alice Kierns and Otho Coon of The Plains wed in Logan on Thursday Sept 14. The Coon couple plan to live at The Plains. E F Wooley of Cleveland stayed with the Keefer and Moore households in Amesville. W V Kasler visited the Keefer home Friday. Adrian Sayers is seriously ill.
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John Howard
Fred Linscott
Federal
Carol Linscott
Dean Wooley
Charles Linscott
Walter Gabriel
the Plains
Old Man's Cave
Alice Kierns
S. L. Kierns
Otho Coon
Logan
Logan. Mr. and Mrs. Coon Expect To Make Their Home At the Plains. E. F. Wooley
Cleveland
Harry Keefer
G. E. Moore
Amesville
W. V. Kasler
Adrian Sayers
Shoes Return Then Stolen Again In Pasadena Incident
Mrs Lena Ramos reports a theft cycle in Pasadena as a pair of shoes disappeared from her home a year ago and reappeared badly worn and dyed on the porch before a new pair was stolen. The odd sequence suggests a persistent thief targeting her footwear.
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Pasadena
Cal
Lena Ramos
Hore-Belisha Meets Daladier At War Office In Paris
British War Secretary Leslie Hore-Belisha held talks with French Premier Edouard Daladier at the war office in Paris. The meeting focused on Allied defense during wartime.
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Paris
U.P
Leslie Hore-Belisha
Edouard Daladier
War Office
Buyer for Molotov relative details Russia ship purchase bid
New York importer described as brother in law of Soviet Premier Molotov told the Dies committee he was commissioned by Russia in 1936 to buy 100 million dollars worth of battleships and other war equipment in the U S. He said he paid architects 25000 dollars to draft ship plans the Soviets rejected as too large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Sam Carp
New York
V. Molotov
Dies Committee On un-American Activities
U. SS
Five to Relief Office Names And Salaries Set
At the Athens County relief office the board of commissioners approved new appointments to handle increased relief load. Charles Jordan was named assistant relief director at 90 dollars per month, Katherine Gillogly as clerk at 65, Eddie Whitmore as investigator at 140, George West as intake clerk, with Eli Romick as recording clerk. Last two salaries were not specified. The action followed a conference with the Zanesville WPA district office and requires WPA and relief investigators to submit mileage reports before mileage allowances.
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Board of County Commissioners
Athens County Relief Office
Charles Jordan
Katherine Gillogly
Eddie Whitmore
George West
Eli Romick
Zanesville
WPA
Youth Held on Kidnap Charge
James R. Johnston 22 of Nelsonville Ohio faced seven years in Kingston Penitentiary for kidnapping a married woman near Dunnville last month. A companion Harry Gardiner 19 of Toronto was sentenced to 18 to 24 months in the Ontario Reformatory.
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Cayuga
Ont
U.P
James R. Johnston
Nelsonville
Kingston Penitentiary
Dunnville
Johnston
Harry Gardiner
Toronto
Ontario Reformatory
Athens Red Cross Meeting Attendance Noted
Miss Imena Allison disaster representative of the American Red Cross will attend the district roll call campaign in Athens on Friday September 22. She began Red Cross work in 1930 as a Montgomery Alabama Chapter case worker and later served in Wheeling West Virginia for the Ohio Valley flood. She joined the National Disaster Relief Staff after that and is a Troy Alabama State Teachers College graduate with studies at Ohio State University and the University of Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imena Allison
American Red Cross
Athens
Miss Allison
Red Cross
Montgomery
Ala
Wheeling
W. Va
State Teachers College of Troy
Allison
Ohio State University
University of Cincinnati
Pinchard, Ala
Julian Bryan Named To Indiana Faculty
Julian S. Bryan of New York an insurance executive and son of the late President E. B. Bryan of Ohio University has been appointed acting associate professor of insurance at Indiana University Bloomington announced by President Herman B. Wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julian S. Bryan
New York
E. B. Bryan
Ohio University
Indiana University
Bloomington
Herman B. Wells
Roosevelt Kin to Wed in Nahant
Mrs. F. Haven Clark 46, mother in law of John Roosevelt, filed marriage intentions in Nahant Mass. on Saturday with Commander Lloyd Jerome Wiltse U S N of Washington D C, according to reports today.
Elm disease fight in Athens County boosts statewide effort
A state-wide campaign to eradicate Dutch Elm disease reports six of 44 infected trees found in Athens County since 1930. The Athens area employs 82 workers this summer, with 52 security wage earners now on site, under Paul J. Seip. The effort, run through the Zanesville WPA office, includes extensive scouting along the Hocking River and river lines, with eradication and sanitation following each season. The McGuffey elms at Ohio University have remained untouched.
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Athens County
E. G. Brewer
Bureau of Entomology and Plant Quarantine
United States
Brewer
Paul J. Seip
Athens
Zanesville
WPA
Seip
Hockingport
Albany
Ohio University
B&o
City
Hocking River
Ohio River
Chillicothe
Marietta
Ohio
Messenger
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Bradbury Social and Brief Personal Notes
A large Bradbury delegation attended the Victory Day rally at Rock Springs Sunday. A youth rally is set for Thursday night at the local Church of Christ. Virginia Russell of Columbus visited Bradbury with her parents. The Hyatt family moved into the B H Bailey property on Fairground Road. Skeegs family visited relatives in Middleport. Rice and Scott guests spent time with the Scotts. Morgan Carsey has returned from six weeks in the Veterans Hospital. Middleport fire department responded to a Bradbury garage fire with minimal damage. Willie Horden suffered severe bruises from a fall at home last week.
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Bradbury
Rock Springs
Church of Christ
Virginia Russell
Columbus
G. Ie Russell
Robert Hyatt
Fairground
B. H. Bailey
Raymond Skeegs
Middleport
R. T. Rice
Charles Scott
Morgan Carsey
Veterans Hospital
Round-Trip Fares to New York Are Reduced
The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad announces a substantial reduction in round-trip fares and Pullman charges to New York. A 25 percent saving applies to sleeping accommodations and rail fares for departures on Fridays and Saturdays from September 15 to October 28, with additional cuts on coach fares alongside existing low round-trip rates.
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New York
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
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Wien
U. 8S
Loring C. Christie
Canadian Foreign Office
Nova Scotia
Harvard
Christie
British Empire
Washington
SAR
McKinstry
McGuffey Reader
Athens, Ohio
Mrs. Abraham
Athletic Association
Hooper Ridge
Hooper Ridge Bible School
Kenneth Hannaman
Julian Bryan
Indiana
Vicks
Carter
Optometric Service
S. Court
Triplife
Williamson Triplife
Williamson Heater Company
Norris Lowell
Oak Harbor
G. H. Martin
Richland Ave
Williamson
the White Funeral Home
Coolville
Charles E. White
White
Anderson Bentz
Clyde White, Jr
Mr. White
Lawrence G. Worstell, Jr
Admr
Masons
Paramathia Lodge No
C. G. Houck Sec'y
Harold A. Pierce
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