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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1938

Page

5

Herbert Is a Speaker at Club Event in Athens County

Herbert, a lieutenant governor candidate, spoke to the Athens Township Young Republican Club at the Courthouse. He attacked the Roosevelt administration as a hoax and called social security a wage tax while urging a return to integrity in Ohio government. Harold Rose introduced him. John S. Dalton presided and by-laws were adopted.

Roosevelt Paul Herbert Columbus Athens Township Herbert Roosevelts Ohio Europe Mexico Harold Rose Athens County Republican Executive Committee John S. Dalton

Cutler Hall Resting as Restoration Begins at Ohio University

Ohio University's Cutler Hall entered a period of rest for the first time since 1818. Registrar Dilley rescheduled classes in the old building as work starts to restore it to its original state. The restoration leads to an April 11 dedication during the Northwest Territory Celebration as an educational shrine.

Cutler Hall Ohio University Dilley Northwest Territory

County Judge Praises Arms Of Boy Scouts

County Judge O F Rowland commends Scoutmasters for building citizenship and character. At Athens High School gymnasium the fourth annual Boy Scout leadership training conference features a laboratory troop meeting led by Troop 55 Athens and district leaders.

Hock-Hocking O. F. Rowland Athens Roy Dupler Max Wilson Lion Patrol Ram Patrol Charles Messner Dupler Rowland Common Pleas Court Wayne T. Matthews Donald Duck Patrol Francis Kouri Nelsonville High School Athens County Northwest Territory

Legion To Plan for Parade Participation

The K. T. Crossen Post of the American Legion meets at 73 S. Court St. Wednesday at 7 30 PM to discuss participation in the Northwest Territory celebration parade. All members are urged to attend.

K. T. Crossen The American Legion S. Court St Legion Northwest Territory

Athens City Council Approves Strict Zoning And Dog Rules

Athens voters will face tight dog and poultry controls as dogs must be confined day and night and impounded if off property. Council proposes industrial zoning to restrict undesired businesses in residential areas and will amend the building code if plans succeed.

Athens Porter Dicken C. Cornell Oscar Fulton R. J. Studer L. W. Kelley

AHS Band to Present Annual Concert Friday

Athens High School band under Floyd K Prince will perform Friday at 8 p m in the auditorium featuring instrumental solos group selections marches and overtures A clarinet quartet Mendelssohn Canzonetta by Warren Cooper et al with others and Mozart Concerto a French horn solo Alice Maccombs will perform A brass quartet with pieces by Maddy plus additional works including Cabins Sparklers Rosamunde Simplicity and Second Norwegian Rhapsody A Spohr Concerto closes the program.

Athens Floyd K. Prince Warren Cooper Joe Dilley Frances Alexander James Person Mendelssohn Alice Maccombs Mozart Loring Connett Dan Bardin Bill Rowland Fred Rosser Maddy Miles Schubert Lee Christiansen Gertrude Kissner Bill Mansfield James Williams George Maxwell Spohr

Must Stay on Farm Under Probation After Guilty Plea

Emerson Burson of Morrison Brown Hill must remain on his farm for 60 days and report three times daily to the mayor. He pleaded guilty to intoxication charges, received a $100 fine with costs suspended if terms are met, and is not to leave the farm during the period. Burson has been arrested six times this year on intoxication charges.

Emerson Burson Morrison- Brown Hill Atree C. C Burson

Fine Driver After Mishap Arrested on Reckless Driving Charge

State Patrol arrested James Heckel of Wynnwood Pennsylvania for reckless driving after a collision on Route 50 east of Albany Monday. Heckel pleaded guilty in Mayor C C Cornell's court and was fined 10 dollars plus costs. His car struck the Love vehicle driven by Garland Love of Williamsport West Virginia as Heckel tried to reenter the lane. Mary Pollock and Mrs Martha Love were passengers. Mrs Love suffered a badly wracked back and was treated by an Athens physician. Damage to Love’s car was about 400 dollars. Heckel’s car about 300 dollars.

State Patrol Albany James Heckel Wynnwood C. C. Cornell Heckel Garland Love Williamsport W. Va Love

Haag Brothers three ring circus comes to Athens

The Haag Brothers circus will perform in Athens on Friday April 15 at the Fairgrounds under the Disabled American Veterans of World War. Proceeds will fund veterans rehabilitation work.

Haag Bros Athens Fairgrounds

Athens High names Junior Class officers in recent vote

Athens High School announces elected Junior Class officers by popular vote. President Bob Drake leads the slate with Vice President Gerald Ramsey, Secretary Helen Straton, and Treasurer Marjorie Tomkins, chosen at a Junior Class meeting.

Athens High School Bob Drake Gerald Ramsey Helen Stratton Marjorie Tompkins

Weather Brief From Athens Temperatures

Yesterday's high reached 55 degrees with a low of 30. By noon today the temperature was 50 as conditions remained mild in the area of Athens.

Athens

Anna May Milar Sues for Return of Fenzel Estate

Anna May Milar of Athens sues in the Athens County Common Pleas Court seeking return of her late father George L. Fenzel’s Athens properties and damages of $75,000. She alleges fraud and mismanagement by Viola M. Burleigh Isabella C. Lawrence Russell W. Finsterwald L. C. Baker Edward W. Bailey Frances F. Bailey Maude L. Fenzel and Security Savings Bank Co. through estate transactions dating from 1914 to 1937.

George L. Fenzel Anna May Milar Athens Athens County Common Pleas Court Viola M. Burleigh Wesley B. Lawrence Isabella C. Lawrence Mr. Lawrence Russell W. Finsterwald L. C. Baker Edward W. Bailey Frances F. Bailey Maude L. Fenzel The Security Savings Bank Co Mrs. Milar Milar Russell Finsterwald

DAR to Display Antiques at Logan Book Store

Members of the Daughters of the American Revolution plan to contribute antiques and other items for the Northwest Territory celebration. They are asked to bring them to Logan's Book Store on Wednesday or Thursday of this week for display.

Daughters of the American Revolution Northwest Territory Logan's Book Store

Mary Lasher Omitted From Athens Scholarship List

Mary Elizabeth Lasher, Athens High School student, was accidentally left off the list of 45 scholars in the Athens County Scholarship Contest published Sunday. Lasher ranked eleventh among the top performers in the examination.

Mary Elizabeth Lasher Athens County Miss Lasher Athens High School

Athens Grange to Host County Granges Thursday Night

Athens Grange will host all county Granges Thursday at 8 pm in the Grange Hall. Mrs H R Jacoby of Athens Grange leads the program with Albany Grange opening and Canaan Grange closing. Other Granges including Troy York Summit Rome Trimble Dover and Amesville will each present a 10 minute musical or short play segment.

Athens Grange H. R. Jacoby Albany Grange Canaan Grange Troy York Summit Rome Trimble Dover Amesville

All-Township Meeting at Grange Hall New Marshfield

An all township meeting will be held at the Grange Hall in New Marshfield this evening under the Young Republican Club. Entertainment and speakers include. All interested persons are invited to attend.

Grange Hall New Marshfield Young Republican Club

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