Young Appointed to Athens County Election Board
Edison B. Young of Athens was named in Columbus as a member of the Athens County Board of Elections to fill a Democratic vacancy caused by the death of D. A. Bardin. The term expires February 29, 1940. Young had the endorsement of the Athens County Democratic Executive Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edison B. Young
Athens
Columbus
Athens County Board of Elections
D. A. Bardin
Young
Athens County
Democratic Executive Committee
Tries To Dig Way Out of County Jail
Eddie Hook inmate at Athens County Jail attempts to tunnel through the concrete floor using improvised tools. Deputy B C Day caught him in the act after hearing sounds from the cell block. Hook had earlier wriggled through a barred opening and nearly escaped. a failed pin lift with twine alerted deputies and could have freed 20 prisoners if successful.
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Eddie Hook
Athens County
B. C. Day
Hook
Day
Athens County Grand Jury
Charles Evans
Evans
Land Regained By Aged Man
Judge O F Rowland of Athens County Commons Pleas Court ruled that land deed by Parkersburg man Pat Moran aged 80 to Henrietta Dugan and the Donnallies is null and void. Moran was treated in Parkersburg City Hospital when he signed on April 9 1931 and was mentally ill at the time. Title remains with Moran after testimony showed he did not understand the deed and received no payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Moran
Parkersburg
O. F. Rowland
Athens County Commons Pleas Court
Watch and Rings Reported Missing at Shade Residence
Disappearance of a gold watch, chain and two gold rings from S. J. Smith in Shade is under investigation by Deputy Sheriff Charles Evans. Jewelry stores in Athens checked for sale but no leads. Mr. Smith advertised immunity for return of items.
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S. J. Smith
Shade
Charles Evans
Smith
Mine Inspector Test To Be Held Tuesday
The Civil Service Commission of Ohio will hold a competitive examination for district mine inspectors on Tuesday, Sept. 28 at 9 a.m. in the Seneca Hotel, Columbus. Applicants must apply to the Civil Service Commission by Friday, Sept. 24, announced James Berry, chief of the Division of Mines.
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Civil Service Commission of Ohio
Seneca Hotel
Columbus
Civil Service Commission
Departments of State
James Berry
Division of Mines
PTA To Meet Friday At Township School
The Athens Township PTA will hold its first meeting of the new school year at the Township School on Richland Ave Friday evening at 7 30. Parents of children entering school this year will be special guests. After the business meeting there will be a get acquainted and social hour. The whistles of the English liner Queen Mary are seven feet in length.
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Athens Township Pta
Richland Ave
Gas Well Drilled on Lodi Township Farm
A. D. Townsend drilled the first gas well on the Charles Weatherby farm in Lodi Township Coolville Ridge. The well produced 452 160 cubic feet with 700 pounds rock pressure, struck at 1631 feet in the second Berea sand and completed to 1661 feet. Townsend moves to the W. S. Shelley farm at Coolville and Dutch Ridge Roads.
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A. D. Townsend
Charles Weatherby
Coolville Ridge
Lodi
Berea
Townsend
W. S. Shelley
Coolville
Dutch Ridge
Man and Wife: Two Athens County Divorces Granted
Judge O F Rowland granted divorces to Mrs Elsie B Jago and Mrs Lena M Power. Elsie Jago, once married to John J Jago, claimed neglect and failure to disclose their marriage prompting restoration to Elsie Barnhill. Lena Power, now Lena Stessel, was divorced from Charles H Power amid lease and furniture issues.
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O. F. Rowland
Athens County Common Pleas Court
Elsie B. Jago
Athens
John J. Jago
Ohio University
Elsie Barnhill
Jago
Perth Amboy
N. J
Lena M. Power
Charles H. Power
Nelsonville- Murray City
Lena B. Stessel
Haller Addresses Crusaders in Albany on Youth Paths
E. S. Haller, NYA supervisor in Athens County, spoke to the Albany Crusaders at the Methodist Church last night. He urged youth to prepare for adult life, seek counsel from older mentors, and plan finances to live comfortably after age 50.
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E. S. Haller
NYA
Athens County
Crusaders
Young Peoples’ Civic Club of
Albany
Haller
New Boy Scout Troops Assured For City
The Hock Hocking Boy Scout District plans six new troops with Elks Club Athens support plus two more from the Children's Home and Christian Church. New troops are hoped in New Marshfield Shade Glouster with a first colored troop planned. A Scout Leader Conference is set for Oct 9 and 10 to address common problems.
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Boy Scout
Hock-Hocking
Athens County
Hock-Hocking Boy Scout District
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Roy Dupler
Elks’ Club of
Athens
Christian Church
New Marshfield
Shade
Glouster
Beasley Men Guests On Trip To Detroit
Beasley men from Athens and Nelsonville branches joined others from Beasley garages statewide on a two day Detroit visit. They were among 800 prize winners in a national merit club contest by Ford Motor Co. The trip featured a 150 mile Great Lakes cruise and tours of Rouge plant Rotunda and Greenfield Village. Executives praised the group at a dinner for outstanding work and stock and training results.
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Herman Cunningham
James Cassell
Athens
F. R. Beasley Co
Carlos Ogg
Nelsonville
Beasley
Detroit
Ford Motor Co
Great Lakes
Rouge
Ford Company
Dearborn
Greenfield Village
Henry Ford
America
Ohio National Guard Battery C 134th Field Artillery Readsied Equipment
Battery C 134th Field Artillery of the Ohio National Guard spent Tuesday night cleaning and checking gear. The unit is at full peace time strength with 62 men and four officers, and equipment fully stocked. Armory inventory includes four French 75 mm field guns, two .30 Browning guns, 64 .45 caliber revolvers, a $900 range finder, and a $500 commander’s telescope. Transport comprises six 10 ton trucks and two light wagons.
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134Th Field Artillery
Ohio National Guard
Community Chest Supports Boy Scout Activities
Reminder that Boy Scout activities are funded by contributions to the Community Chest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Community Chest
Guilty verdict in non-support case for Murel Weymueller
In Probate Court Judge Louis Tyroler sentenced Athens resident Murel Weymueller to 30 days in county jail and a $50 fine for non-support, though the sentence was suspended. Weymueller has two minor children living with his former wife in Glouester.
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Murel Weymueller
Athens
Louis Tyroler
Weymueller
Glouster
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