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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1939

Page

5

Bricker Meets Ohio Coal Leaders in Columbus

In Columbus today Governor Bricker met four Ohio Coal Foundation leaders along with Mayor Charles Wallace and J. J. Pico of Glouster and Dr. B. B. Buckley and Charles Guinther of Jacksonville. The talks followed Legislature’s refusal to require tax supported institutions to use Ohio mined coal and centered on potential orders for state coal usage. Dr. E LeFever organized the appointment and planned to accompany the delegation with Dr. H. T. Phillips and a state senator.

Columbus Bricker Ohio Coal Foundation Charles Wallace J. J. Pico Glouster B. B. Buckley Charles Guinther Jacksonville E. LeFever H. T. Phillips

York Grange to Initiate 63 Members Friday Night

An important York Grange meeting occurs Friday at 8 15 pm in Grange Hall. The Albany Degree Team will confer the third and fourth degrees on a class of 63 candidates with 12 reaffirmations and three members admitted from other granges. Refreshments follow the initiation.

York Grange Grange Albany

Kidney Health at Night Stop Getting Up Nights

Advert says Gold Medal Haarlem Oil capsules flush poisons and acids from kidneys and relieve bladder irritations. Claims include reduced night awakenings and relief from backache, leg cramps, puffiness, and burning or smarting passages. Original Gold Medal advertised.

Officers Installed by Athens Lodge of Elks

At a Tuesday night meeting of the Athens Lodge of Elks new officers were installed under John Cross. Exalted Ruler C L Jordan leading knight Gordon B Gray loyal knight Rolland Ruth lecturing knight Homer Gaul secretary Francis Lavelle treasurer David Johnson. Appointed were Charles Evans esquire John B Cross chaplain Morrison Burns inner guard and William Watkins convalescing at Sheltering Arms Hospital will be installed later as tyler.

Athens Lodge of Elks John Cross C. L. Jordan Gordon B. Gray Rolland Ruth Homer Gaul Francis Lavelle David Johnson Charles Evans Esquire John B. Cross Morrison Burns William Watkins Sheltering Arms Hospital Tyler

Public Invited To Inspection Of Ohio National Guard Unit

Public invited to federal inspection of Headquarters Company 2nd Battalion 166th Infantry Ohio National Guard at the Armory Friday night 7 30 Major Allen L Stowell Columbus will conduct inspection Major Robert H Drake Zanesville commanding officer of the battalion will be present and the occasion also will represent the quarterly battalion inspection To close at noon The office of the Division of Aid to the Aged in the Security Bank Building will close at noon tomorrow Good Friday.

166Th Infantry Ohio National Guard Allen L. Stowell Columbus Robert H. Drake Zanesville Division of Aid To the Security Bank

Grange Meeting Set for Tonight at Athens Grange Hall

Athens Grange will hold a meeting tonight at 8 o clock in the Athens Grange Hall located at the Fairgrounds.

Grange Athens Grange Athens Grange Hall Fairgrounds

Deficit Moves to Mandamus as Athens Officials Clash

Athens County Probate Judge Francis White seeks a writ of mandamus to force Commissioners Ira Whitmore Charles Stratton and Walter Mac combs to restore 5700 for Juvenile Court admin costs. Budget dispute centers on a 2745.20 to 2700+ cut and potential broader cuts to clerk sheriff auditor and treasurer offices.

Athens County Common Pleas Court John W. Bolin Francis White Ira Whitmore Charles Stratton Walter Maccombs White Carlos M. Reicher McConnelsville Common Pleas Morgan County O. F. Rowland Harold J. Rose Bolin Rose Reicher Toallow Whitmore C. O. Gibson

Ohio coal foundation aims to promote state sourced fuel

Wallace described a spontaneous retaliation trend against Cincinnati interests over a proposed mandate for Ohio mined coal sales to tax supported institutions. Pico outlined foundation structure with policy finance publicity research and standards and inspection committees and tentative financing. Co M Gill praised organizers noting the program could save Ohio coal industry.

Wallace Cincinnati Foundation Ohio Pico Glouster Athens Co. M. Gill Chamber of Commerce

West Virginia Tags Cost Him a $25 Fine

Franklin Dean 35 of 70 Second St Athens pleaded guilty to operating a car with West Virginia plates. The state patrol said he must buy Ohio tags and was fined $25 by Mayor Cliff Cornell on Monday.

West Virginia Franklin Dean Second St Athens Cliff Cornell Monay Dean Ohio

Two Good Friday Services in Athens Churches

The Athens Ministerial Association will hold two three hour Good Friday services from 12 to 3 PM. The Presbyterian Church will host a union service with several clergy. Good Shepherd Episcopal Church will host a liturgical service led by Rev. Robert G. Purrington. The Episcopal Church and Salvation Army join in representing all Athens churches.

Athens Ministerial Association Presbyterian Church Good Shepherd Episcopal Church R. G. Purrington Athens Episcopal Church Union Service Salvation Army Good Shepherd Church Robert G. Purrington

Magician Hull Delights Athens Aero Club Members

R. W. Hull, noted magician and pottery businessman, entertained Athens Aero Club with original card and illusion tricks. He demonstrated palming and slow motion sleights as 52 plain cards became a full deck and ropes and canes behaved unexpectedly. Hull, also a farmer near Crooksville, spoke about his books and involvement with amateur prestidigitators.

Athens Aero Club R. W. Hull Hull A. C. Lawrence Crooksville Mr. Hull

Good Friday Services Held in New Plymouth and Athens

Pre Easter communion at New Plymouth Presbyterian Church Friday night at 7 30. Good Friday service at Central Ave M E Church in Athens begins at 7 30 p m.

New Plymouth Presbyterian Church Central Ave. M. E Athens

Big Chief Indian Herb Tonic Promotion Extended

Athens County residents can buy BIG CHIEF INDIAN HERB TONIC for 49c this week and next, down from 1.25. The sale limits to three bottles per customer with 10c postage for mail orders and 2c tax per bottle. The tonic claims relief for rheumatism and neuritis and invites direct purchases.

Salute to the Union set for Athens on July 4

Athens plans a 48 gun Salute to the Union at the County Fairgrounds for Independence Day. The event, organized by the American Legion Post with National Guard cooperation, includes flag ceremonies, parades, boxing and wrestling, races, exhibits, and public safety measures.

National Guard Athens American Legion Union Army Athens County Legion William Sisson M. E. Olmstead Thomas F. McNeill Major Olmstead

Liquor Store Closed for Good Friday

The state liquor store will be closed all day tomorrow. Manager Vic Pierce announced the closure for Good Friday.

Vic Pierce

Doan's Pills Promised Help for Kidney Toxins

An ad claims Doan's Pills aid the kidneys by flushing out poisonous waste from the blood. It describes symptoms of kidney trouble such as aches leg pains headaches and swelling and urges readers to consult a druggist for Doan's Pills used for over 40 years by millions.

Nature Dean Doan

Albany Grangers Plan Arbor Day Program

Albany Grange members prepare an Arbor Day program for the April 8 meeting at 8:30 p.m. Ida Elliott will lecture and Winifred Hooper will read a paper on the Origin of Arbor Day. Other participants include Young Wingett Lasch Coats Whaley Radcliffe and Young. Members asked to bring deviled eggs sandwiches and cookies for refreshments.

Albany Grangers Albany Grange Ida Elliott Winifred Hooper Grange Young Wingett Lasch Coats Whaley Radcliffe

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