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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1935

Page

3

National Officers to Speak at Millfield Mine Workers Assembly

About thousand miners from the Hocking Valley coal fields attend a full day assembly at Millfield on Saturday hosted by Local 4205 United Mine Workers of America. Activities begin at 10 am with an ox roast, singing and dancing, speeches by D. W. Davis and Percy Tetlow, and entertainment for families.

Athens Messenger Athens PRUE Millfield Sed Eak Great Assembly Hocking Valley United Mine Workers of America sPreak D. W Davis P. c International Percy Tetlow United Mine W. Savace Erecti

Leaders Named in Athens Paint-up Week Committee

Cone and Mrs Gross lead the Division of the ng Program in Athens. Cone of 123 Franklin named Friday as chair. Mrs Ernest Gross of 133 Street named as executive assistant, with T W Craig and M GM as secretary. Cooperating Housing Admini aids support. The Women and others help promote Paint-up Week.

K Cone Franklin Athens Ernest Gross Street Wes Vert Housing Admini T. W. Craig Ath- M. GM

Obsery Land Service at Pint Christian Church

A church service at Pint Christian Church is planned for 9 o clock with all ages present. The event features a procession led by Mrs Cart og, Mrs Brow and Mrs Cooley at the organ, with Miss Wil and Mr Brow as pages for the ceremony.

Cart Og Ww. A Cooley

Death of Mr. Cray’s Carr of Dayton Ala Funeral Friday

Cray 78 west state four telegram Wednesday death of Mr Cray’s Carr of Dayton Ala funeral service conducted Friday at Delock in Fisher’s church Columbus town and reared in Vere years Mrs Carr here having attended MY and taught in the Schools

Veteran Dies On Wednesday In Little Hocking At 91

James W. Blazier aged 91 died at his Little Hocking home after a long life in Carthage Township. A Civil War veteran of Company A, 116th Regiment, he will be buried at Vanderhoof Church cemetery after funeral services Friday at 2 pm. He leaves a son Frank a sister Mia Elliott of Little Rock Ark and a granddaughter in Clarksburg W V.

Little Hocking Blazier Carthage Township 116Th Regiment Vanderhoof Church Ark Clarksburg W. Va

Burley Funeral Set for Friday at Shade Church

Funeral services for E. R. Burley, who died Wednesday at his Shade area farm, will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at Shade Methodist Episcopal Church with burial in Jeffers Cemetery.

E. R. Burley Shade Shade Methodist Episcopal Church Jeffers Cemetery

Porter to lead forty fifth Ohio Academy of Science meet

Dr. James P. Porter a professor of psychology at Ohio University and president of the Ohio Academy of Science presides over the forty fifth annual meeting opening at Ohio State University. Sessions run Friday and Saturday with a principal address at the Friday night dinner titled Our Science With Man Left In. Ohio Physics Club and Ohio Association of Consulting Psychologists join the academy meetings. Dr. Frederick H. Krecker and Dr. William C. Stehr speak in zoology sections.

James P. Porter Ohio University Ohio Academy of Science Academy Ohio State University Porter Ohio Physics Club Ohio Association of Consulting Psychologists Frederick H. Krecker William C. Stehr

J William Macartney Dies in East Orange

Athens friends report the death of J William Macartney at East Orange New Jersey at age 67 He was husband of Katherine Goold Macartney former Athens resident Mrs Macartney is daughter of the late George T Goold and his wife of South Congress Street years ago

Athens East Orange N. J J. William Macartney Katherine Goold Macartney Macartney George T. Goold South Congress Street

Clifford J Corwin Bound Over On Non Support Charge

Clifford J. Corwin of Athens was bound over to Common Pleas Court on a non support charge with a 300 bond after pleading not guilty before Justice T R Bennett. The complaint by his wife Virginia Corwin alleges no support for their child Rex Wayne since March 9.

Clifford J. Corwin Athens Common Pleas Court Justice of the Peace T. R. Bennett Corwin Virginia Corwin Rex Wayne

Athens County CCC quota to fill April enlistment

W R Shafer deputy selecting agent at Athens County Relief Office oversees CCC applications. On Thursday morning youths queued to apply as Shafer fills forms, asking age health and family. Preliminary checks set for Friday with final medical exams and acceptance on Tuesday at the CCC camp. county quota stands at 155.

Athens County Civilian Conservation Corps W. R. Shafer Athens County Relief Office Shafer Athens CCC

Legion Sons To Have Services At Athens High School

K T Crossen Post 21 of the American Legion plans installation services for the Athens Squadron of the Sons of the American Legion. The event occurs Sunday afternoon May 12 in the Athens High School Auditorium with Murray City Boys Drum Corps providing music. John W Dowler reports 24 caps ordered and official pins to be awarded.

K. T. Crossen American Legion Athens Sona The Athens High School John DeMolet Murray City John W. Dowler

Elks Mark Thirteenth Anniversary With June Events

Athens Lodge No. 973 plans a class initiation on June 21 and an open meeting with living charter members on June 22. Senior Elks seek Charles H. Grakelow as speaker for the banquet and entertainment. The lodge’s 1905 installation by Nelsonville No. 343 is recalled. charter members listed include J. B. Allen, W. N. Alderman, G. A. Beasley, D. H. Biddle, and others.

Athens Lodge of Elks No. 973 Charles H. Grakelow Athensi Nelsonville Lodge Athens Capt J. B. Allen W. N. Alderman George A. Beasley D. H. Biddle C. J. Bower Guy H. Brown J. H. Cline George W. Earhart C. L. Jones James Josten George H. Junod E. R. Lash Dr. C Me. Dougall C. W. Roach J. P Wood and L. G. Worstell

Gas Refrigeration Promises Easy Home Economy

The Electrolux gas refrigerator showcased at The Messenger Refrice is hailed for economical operation with no moving parts and quiet, long life. Sponsors claim natural gas use costs under three cents per day nationwide, about two cents in Athens, based on 1 000 cubic feet.

Electrolux Athens

City Home Mortgages May Be Refinanced Under Housing Act

T W Craig, Athens Better Housing Program Committee, says under the National Housing Act city residential mortgages can be refinanced. The insured mortgage plan allows long terms up to 20 years, merged first and second liens, lower costs, and removal of repeated appraisals. Applicants should contact local banks, building and loan associations, or FHA offices in Columbus Cincinnati or Cleveland.

T. W. Craig Better Housing Program Committee Athens Federal Housing Administration Columbus Cincinnati Cleveland Housing Administration

Pay Checks for Company L Members Total $906.41

Pay checks totaling $90641 were received this week by 65 members of Company L 166th Infantry Ohio National Guard for the past three months services Locker inspections occurred before disbursement with deductions for missing equipment Major Walter E Seaman will be in Athens April 2 to supervise the annual Federal inventory of arms and equipment The inventory is at 2 p m with drill at 3 p m at the Grill The Knights Templar Athens Commandery will attend Easter services April 21 at 10 30 a m at First Methodist Episcopal Church

166Th Infantry Ohio National Guard Walter E. Seaman Columbus Athens Thearle W. Shafer Knights Templar First Methodist Episcopal Church

Old Indian Root Remedy Coupon Offer Ends Soon

An advertisement promotes Old Indian Root and Herb Remedy for blood nerves stomach liver and kidney health first sold in 1838. The introductory offer lasts a few days with a limit of three bottles per household no testimonials provided.

Wilson

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