Relief Office Opens Thursday for CCC Applications
Athens County relief office to enroll 45 youths aged 17 to 28 in Civilian Conservation Corps camps from Oct 1 to 15. Applicants will sign for six months and receive 30 dollars monthly plus clothes and meals. 25 dollars must be allotted to a needy dependent. Applications accepted at 16 Mill St daily 3 to 4 pm, Saturdays 9 am to noon.
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Athens Messenger
OHLO
Athens County
CCC
Civilian Conservation Corps
J. Otis Garber
FERA
Ohio
Relief Office
Mill St
Athens Sees Sharp Temperature Swing and Frost Forecast
The city recorded a 24 degree drop from yesterday's 79 high to 55 overnight. By noon the temperature rose to 58, but forecasters warn heavy frost is likely in the near future despite a warmer middle of the week.
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Athens
Fight on Fire Begun by WPA in New Straitsville District
Twenty six WPA workers formed the first crew of District Five, based in Athens, to fight a 52 year old mine fire in the New Straitsville district. The effort plans three projects to stop underground spread with oversight by Athens and Zanesville offices. Foreman Jack W. Hannah leads the District Five project with W. J. Fene, a Pittsburgh mine engineer, providing technical advice.
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WPA
District Five
Athens
New Straitsville
Zanesville
Jack W. Hannah
W. J. Fene
Pittsburgh
Bureau of Mines
J. R. Hickey
Magician Franklin Entertains Athens Kiwanians
Benjamin Franklin IV Ohio University senior performed magic tricks before Athens Kiwanians Monday night. His home is Pt. Pleasant West Virginia and he trained under the late Howard Thurston. The club voted a donation to an infantile paralysis care fund and endorsed a Community Chest drive for next year.
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Athens
Benjamin Franklin, IV
Ohio University
Franklin
Pt. Pleasant
W. Va
Howard Thurston
Athens County
Ohio Eagle Official Will Visit in Athens
E. F. Poss state chaplain of the Fraternal Order of Eagles will speak at a meeting of the Athens Aerie on Wednesday night. The local lodge has arranged a special program and a large attendance is expected.
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E. F. Poss
Order of Eagles
Athens Aerie
Fulhio Wheat Tops Yield in Athens County Trials
Ohio Experiment Station reports Fulhio wheat outyielded Trumbull by about one and a half bushels per acre after years of testing at the Carpenter Experiment Farm in Athens County. Fabio and Trumbull are smooth white chaffed soft red varieties, while Gladden is beardy and yields close but is less favored due to its beardy nature. The Hessian fly free sowing date for Athens County is October.
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Athens County
Ohio Experiment Station
Trumbull
Carpenter Experiment Farm
Fabio
Gladden
Court News in Athens County sees multiple petitions and dismissals
In Athens County Common Pleas Court today Cora Holmes files for divorce and alimony against Clarence Holmes on extreme cruelty grounds. Appeals by William Syx against the Industrial Commission seek state compensation rights. Several cases are dismissed or settled at costs, including Reading vs Abbott, Tilton vs Bailey, and Kurtzman vs State banking superintendent. Beasley vs Beckler grants immediate possession to the plaintiff. Anderson Carpenter et al vs Roach is dismissed without prejudice at plaintiff costs. Chester Sixon and Cliff Hooper settle with each bearing own costs.
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Cora Holmes
Athens County
Fred R. Beasley
P. K. Beckler
C. J. Tilton
Julia M. Tilton
W. J. Bailey
Lilly Bailey
Thieves Steal Cash From Beer Parlor Raid
Two thieves broke into Hobart Stanley’s beer parlor and lunch room at 57 Richland Ave and stole about $5 from a cash box. G. J. Heffner, Lancaster, said he saw a lookout in front while another suspect moved to the rear. The cigar box was found on the south side after the burglary. entry was gained by breaking a north side window.
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Hobart Stanley
Richland Ave
G. J. Heffner
Lancaster
Charles Stratton
Rolland Ruth
Stratton
Rufus Putnam Pupils Undergo Physical Screening
A physical examination was completed at Rufus Putnam Training School to assess height, weight, nutrition, eyes, ears, skin, teeth, tonsils, throats, noses, and posture. Parents were notified by health letters suggesting re examination by their family doctor.
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Rufus Putnam Training School
A. H. Rhoads
Davis bound in Common Pleas after not guilty plea
George Davis of Athens pleaded not guilty in Justice of the Peace T R Bennett's court to an assault charge filed by Mrs Leola Augustine of Athens. Davis posted a $100 bond and was released.
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George Davis
Athens
Common Pleas Court
Justice of the Peace
T. R. Bennett
Leola Augustine
Davis
Black Hoods Steal Car From County Home
A 1930 sedan car used by D H Daugherty at the Athens County Infirmary was stolen from the Chauncey grounds last night. Thieves broke gate locks and left a crude note signed The Gang Black Hoods. They changed plates from Vernon Burritt’s county farm car. tracks show the thieves headed north. Sheriff Stratton and Deputy Ruth investigate.
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Daugherty
D. H. Daugherty
Athens County
Chauncey
Charles Stratton
Vernon Burritt
Stratton
Roland Ruth
Spain's Future Uncertain Acknowledged by Ohio Professor
Dr. Lewis Ondis of Ohio University spoke to the Athens Rotary Club about the Spanish civil war. He said fascist rebels backed by the army could win, but future alliances remain conjectural, with potential Mussolini influence via a royal marriage. The talk also noted business paralysis and officer targets. A separate note reports unanimous support for next year's Community Chest drive for Athens.
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Lewis Ondis
Ohio University
Athens Rotary Club
Ondis
Communist Workers
Mussolini
Europe
Athens
Connor Reappointed Red Cross District Leader in Ohio
Judge Henry J. Robison announced Roger Connor of The McBee Co. will chair Ohio's fifth Red Cross district. Connor has led District 5 for two years and under him Ohio's Red Cross membership rose from 255 000 to 331 000. District 5 covers Athens, Fairfield, Hocking, Morgan, Muskingum and Perry counties.
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Henry J. Robison
American Red Cross
Columbus
Roger Connor
McBee Co
Ohio
Red Cross
Connor
Robison
Athens
Fairfield
Hocking
Morgan
Muskingum
Perry
Tests Announced for Fuel Technologists
The U S Civil Service Commission announces an examination for fuel technologists across grades with salaries from 3800 to 5600 dollars yearly. Applicants need a four year bachelor degree in chemical or mechanical engineering fuel technology chemistry and related experience. Information available from J L C Kelley Secretary in Athens post office.
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United States Civil Service Commission
J. L. C. Kelley
U.S. Civil Service Board of Examiners
Athens
Athens Retail Clerks Union Meeting At City Hall
Athens Local No. 939 of the Retail Clerks Union will hold a meeting at Athens City Hall on Wednesday at the stated time. Officers announced the event today.
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Athens
Retail Clerks’ Union
Athens City Hall
Local residents plead guilty and fined in municipal court
T. W. Sharp of Nelsonville admitted intoxication in Mayor Len B. McCune's court and paid a $5 fine plus costs after arrest by Police Chief E. B. Finsterwald. Chauncey Sims of Lancaster was cited by the State Highway Patrol for driving an unlit truck and fined $10 plus costs in Lancaster court.
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T. W. Sharp
Nelsonville
Len B. McCune
E. 8. Finsterwald
Chauncey Sims
Lancaster
State
Highway Patrol
Bima
Hamilton’s son enrolls at Kansas sparking fraternity clash
Dan Hamilton, son of GOP national chairman John Hamilton, enrolls as a KU freshman at Fraser Hall. The move triggers a rivalry between campus fraternities over the young political figure.
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University of Kansas
Dan Hamilton
John Hamilton
GOP
Hamilton
Young Hamilton
Fraser Hall
K. U
Athens Scouts Begin Season with Troop Reorganizations
Athens Boy Scouts Troop 56 met at First Methodist Episcopal Church to launch the fall season. Scoutmaster Walton Davies and assistant Robert George led new plans and patrol leader elections as Troop 50 and Troop 59 also prepare reorganizations this week. The Dupler Lodge camp at Peach Ridge opens Friday with a new kitchen under construction and invites all eligible boys 12 or older to attend.
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Athens
Methodist Episcopal Church
Walton Davies
Robert George
Warren Higgins
Ernest Whitaker
NYA
Clarence Kelch
Boy
Dupler Lodge
Peach Ridge
Scouta
County Receives 35098 From Liquor License Fees
State Auditor Joseph T. Tracy announced a quarterly distribution of undivided liquor license fees totaling 1,008,143 to Ohio counties. Mailings to county auditors begin Wednesday for re-distribution to municipalities and townships, with amounts listed per county including Athens 5098 Gallia 1805 Hocking 8000 Meigs 930 Morgan 300 Perry 2630 Vinton 100.
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U.P
Joseph T. Tracy
Athens
Gallia
Hocking
Meigs
Morgan
Perry
Vinton
Doctor Malone in New York for gynecology work
Dr. J. A. Malone of Athens leaves Monday for New York to undertake special gynecology cases both surgical and medical. He will remain there until the first of the year. The Detroit River handles more world commerce by tonnage than any other river.
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Detroit River
Uncle Jim's Question Bee Opens on WJZ Network
Radio listeners heard the new program on Saturday night on WJZ. Uncle Jim’s Question Bee features Jim McWilliams and Frank Crumit from the Ohio University era. McWilliams acts as MC from NBC studios Little Theater with a live audience cast.
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Frank Crumit
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Athens
Virginia Beach
Presbyterian Church
County Board of Education
Phi Beta Kappa
Columbia Law F ‘Ool
Farmers Study 1937 Agricultural Needs in Athens County
Farmers across the United States are meeting to plan the 1937 agricultural conservation program. They review 1936 experiences and prior programs to determine pay structures crop classifications and crop insurance features. Athens County meetings will plan local needs and national agriculture demands and will be announced later.
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United States
Athens County
Athens High to Stage Tune In Musical This Fall
Athens High School will open a vigorous season with the musical comedy Tune In by Edward Bradley and Don Wilson. A cast of over 100 students under Floyd Prince prepares at WAHS studio for performances October 27 and 28 featuring toe and tap dancing and the original one girl band.
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Edward Bradley
Don Wilson
Athens High School
WAHS
Kasper Broggins
America
Floyd Prince
A. A. Nellis
Misa Ethel Woolf
Lloyd Bjornstad
Explosion at Doanville home puzzles Athens County police
Athens County officers face an unresolved blast scene at the home of Matthew Hickman in Deanville. No injuries reported though interior wrecked and windows 31,000 feet away shattered. Sheriff Stratton cannot determine explosive type or motive. Hickman runs a Doanville grocery store.
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Athens County
Matthew Hickman
Deanville
Charles Stratton
Hickman
Doanville
Alexander Church Home-Coming Planned Next Sunday
Alexander Presbyterian Church invites members and friends to its home coming on October 4. Bible School begins at 10 a.m., worship at 11. A basket dinner follows at noon, with an afternoon program starting at 1 30 o'clock.
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Alexander Presbyterian Church
Army Advisory Board Elects L. W. Roberts
L. W. Roberts was elected chairman of the Salvation Army Advisory Board, with John J. Woolley as vice chairman at a noon meeting in Hotel Berry. Roberts succeeds the late Frank E. Roach as Athens unit head Adjt. Ronald Irwin led the first board meeting under the new leadership.
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L. W. Roberts
Salvation Army Advisory Board
John J. Woolley
Hotel Berry
Mr. Roberts
Frank 8. Roach
Athens
Adjt
Ronald Irwin
Real cleansing with Adlerika promises relief from constipation
A testimonial from Mrs. Matchet claims thirty years of stubborn constipation with gas bloating headaches and back pains improved after Adlerika. She notes better sleep and enjoyment of life and urges readers to give their bowels a real cleansing and get rid of gas. Leading druggists carry it.
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Adlerika
Mrs. Matchett
O U Graduate Graban Central in Memorial High School Strike
Ohio University 1931 graduate Michael Graban, a high school teacher and Senior Class adviser, figures in a student strike at Memorial High School Campbell Ohio. Yesterdays clash ended with police using tear gas bombs and Graban transferred to a grade school while three pupils were held. Over sixty doctors treated sixty trillion ultra viruses note ends.
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Michael Graban
Ohio University
Memorial High School
Campbell
Graban
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