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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1939

Page

7

Bricker Meets Ohio Coal Leaders Over Use of State Miners’ Product

In Columbus today Governor Bricker held a sched uled conference with four Ohio Coal Foundation leaders plus Mayor Charles Wallace and J. J. Pico of Glouster and Dr. B. B. Buckley and Charles Guinther of Jacksonville. The group discussed whether Governor Bricker can issue orders mandating use of Ohio mined coal after the Legislature refused to make it mandatory for tax supported institutions. Dr. E LeFever arranged the meeting and was to accompany the delegation with Dr. H T Phillips, 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 Initiation Class At Grange Hall

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

York Grange Grange Albany

Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Ad

Advertises Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a remedy to flush poisons from kidneys and relieve bladder irritation. Claims to reduce nighttime urination and lists symptoms such as backache leg cramps puffy eyes. Promotes the original Gold Medal product for kidney and bladder weaknesses.

Haarlem

Officers Installed by Athens Lodge of Elks

At a Tuesday night Athens Lodge of Elks meeting newly elected officers were installed under John Cross. Exalted Ruler C. L. Jordan leads the slate with Gordon B. Gray, Rolland Ruth, Homer Gaul, Francis Lavelle, and David Johnson. Appointments include Charles Evans esquire John B. Cross chaplain Morrison Burns inner guard and William Watkins convalescing 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 At Ohio National Guard Armory

An invitation was issued for the public to attend the federal inspection of Headquarters Company and 2nd Battalion 166th Infantry Ohio National Guard at the Armory Friday at 7 30 p m Major Allen L Stowell Columbus will conduct the inspection Major Robert H Drake Zanesville commanding officer will be present The event also marks the quarterly battalion inspection TO CLOSE AT NOON The Division of Aid to the Aged office 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 Hall

Athens Grange plans a session tonight at eight oclock at the Grange Hall located in the Fairgrounds. The gathering aims to discuss community matters and upcoming events with members urged to attend.

Grange Athens Grange Athens Grange Hall Fairgrounds

Deficit 'Almost Laughing Matter' in Athens County suit

Athens County Probate Judge Francis White seeks a writ of mandamus to force Commissioners Ira Whitmore Charles Stratton and Walter Maccomb to restore $5 700 for Juvenile Court expenses. The hearing exposed budget strains with a $2 745 29 appropriation and claims of a uniform across the board cut affecting probation salary costs juror fees and other items. Judge Reicher postponed the matter to April 19 to allow a formal alternative writ.

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

School Excursion to Washington Special Fare Named

On Friday April 14 the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad runs a special excursion to Washington D C for students teachers and parents at 5.00 round trip. A full day in Washington is planned with return early Sunday morning April 16. Contact the nearest B and O Ticket Agent for details.

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Washington, D. C Washington Baltimore & Ohio Ticket

No Fizzle for This Campaign Continues Effort to Save Ohio Coal

Wallace discusses spontaneous retaliation by mining communities against Cincinnati interests over proposed Ohio coal purchase requirements for tax supported institutions. He notes issues with dead coal and consumer clarity, outlines foundation committees and a $1 monthly membership proposal, and cites Chamber of Commerce support as key to safeguarding Ohio coal industry.

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

WV tags cost man $25 fine

Franklin Dean aged 35 of 70 Second St Athens was fined $25 and costs by Mayor Cliff Cornell after pleading guilty to driving with West Virginia plates. The State Highway Patrol said he may not operate his car until he purchases Ohio tags.

West Virginia Franklin Dean Second St Athens Cliff Cornell Dean Ohio

Two Good Friday Services Planned in Athens

The Athens Ministerial Association announces two three hour Good Friday services from 12 noon to 3 pm. The Presbyterian Church will host a union service with several clergy participating, and Good Shepherd Episcopal Church will hold a liturgical service led by Rev. Robert G. Purrington. The Salvation Army and all Athens churches will be represented.

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

Magic Tricks Wow Athens Aero Club Members

Seeing is not believing as 52 plain cards became a deck at the Athens Aero Club meeting last night. R. W. Hull showcased his own illusions including rope and cane tricks while explaining palming in slow motion.

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

Pre Easter Services Listed at Two Churches

Good Friday services are set at New Plymouth Presbyterian Church with an 7:30 p.m. service Friday night and at Central Ave. M. E. Church in Athens beginning at 7:30 p.m.

New Plymouth Presbyterian Church Central Ave. M. E Athens

Big Chief Indian Herb Tonic Sale Extends One More Week

Athens County shoppers can buy a $1.25 bottle of Big Chief Indian Herb Tonic for 49 cents this weekend and all of next week at 9 W. Union St. Limit three bottles per customer. Mail orders add 10 cents postage and 2 cents tax per bottle. The tonic is promoted for stomach gall bladder liver and kidney troubles as well as rheumatism and neuritis.

Salute to the Union Planned for Athens Fourth

The Athens American Legion Post will stage a 48 gun Salute to the Union at noon on July Fourth at the Athens County Fair grounds. Major Olmstead and Col. McNeill outline duties for committees and coordinate with National Guard units for flag raising parades and ceremonies amid boxing wrestling and races. City officials and police will assist with traffic control and event management

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

Liquor Store Closed for All Day Tomorrow

The state liquor store will be shut all day tomorrow per announcement by Vic Pierce the store manager. The notice states Good Friday as the closure reason and confirms no operations during the full day.

Vic Pierce

Doan's Pills Promise Kidney Relief After 40 Years

If your blood carries excess acid waste your kidney tubes may overwork causing nagging ache, leg pains, fatigue, night urination and puffiness. Doan's Pills are marketed to support kidneys and flush out poisonous waste.

Nature Dean Doan

Albany Grangers Plan Program on Arbor Day

Albany Grange announces an Arbor Day program for April 8 at 8 30 p m Lecturer Mrs Ida Elliott will introduce the event Mrs Winifred Hooper reads Origin of Arbor Day Others include Mr Young Wingett Lasch Coats Whaley Mrs Radcliffe and Mrs Young Bring deviled eggs sandwiches and cookies for refreshments

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

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Athens Pharmacy CMM Lle Court St Taylor the Taylor Wine Co Aylors Combs Faylor O. O Logan I. R. Goldberg Worstell Bldg Zenner’s N. Court St W. Union St Albany Grangers Luxor Jergen Woodbury Woodbury Soap Quick’'S Dreskin Coolies Emily Lautz Cooking
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