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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1938

Page

5

Athens High School concert features choir and orchestra lineup

The Athens High School group presents an 8 pm Friday concert in the auditorium directed by Floyd K. Prince. The girls' chorus has 55 singers, the boys' chorus 20, and the orchestra 45 players. They perform instrumental solos, strings, and choral and orchestral pieces, with Brahms Hungarian Dances No.5 and Strauss Vienna Woods among highlights. The program includes Hayden Surprise Symphony themes and selections from My Maryland, with spotlighting and theatrical lighting effects.

Athens High School Floyd K. Prince Brahm Strauss Hayden Maryland

Daugherty Endorses Davey In Athens Address

Athens County Democratic leader Daugherty endorsed Governor Martin L. Davey at a State Highway Employes meeting in Athens. He spoke as an individual, praised Davey’s independence and leadership, and dismissed a rumored five percent state employee campaign tax as false. He urged voluntary contributions and pledged Athens County Democratic unity for the August primary.

Daugherty Davey i Athens Oral Daugherty Athens County Democratic Executive Committee Martin L. Davey State Davey Employer Democrats of Ohio

Famous composer Sir Richard Terry dies at 73

London report says Sir Richard Terry a renowned composer aged 73 died last night. His death marks a major loss in the music world with tributes anticipated from musicians and fans alike.

London U.P Richard Terry

Foster Good Movies By Attending

Dr. Edgar Dale of Ohio State University urged a joint home school church program to help youths choose quality films and support continued production. He warned that many pictures shape attitudes and noted films like Dead End and Pasteur have educational value while others mislead about history. He rejected censorship and urged family discussions and post film talks to build discrimination. one in five Ohio schools show sound pictures with more sought when possible. Mrs. L. C. Staats announced upcoming officer elections and her trip to the national PTA meeting in Salt Lake City.

Daugherty Davey Edgar Dale Ohio State University National Authority Athens High School PTA Emile Zola Pasteur Dale Ohio Association L. C. Staats

Eagles Aid New Troop of Athens Boy Scouts

James L. Duncan of the Eagles Lodge Athens accepted a troop committee role for newly organized Troop 67 Poston. Eagles Lodge volunteers assist in expanding scout activities and supporting Troop 67’s program efforts.

Eagles Aid New Troop of Athens Boy Scouts Eagles’ Lodge Poston James L. Duncan Eagles

East Side PTA Elects New Officers for Next Year

East Side School PTA will meet Wednesday at 2 45 pm for the last meeting of the year to elect officers. Principal O L Wood will show Mexico trip motion pictures. Fourth grade displays wall hangings. A PTA party at 1 pm featured games supervised by Miss Reese and music by Mr Prince with refreshments.

East Side Pta O. L. Wood Mexico East Side PTA

Revival Underway At Central Ave M E Church

Revival began Monday night at the Central Avenue Methodist Church led by Rev. A H Beckett pastor. Evangelist Rev J Orr Powell from Jasonville Indiana conducts services nightly at 7 30 through May 1 with tonight s sermon The Value of a Revival.

Central Ave M. E A. H. Beckett J. Orr Powell Jasonville Ind

Stratton and Peavy Enter Election Race

Two candidates announced campaigns in Athens today. Republican contender Stratton, of Athens and formerly sheriff, seeks county commissioner. Democrat Peavy, of Marietta, aims for state senator in the 9th 14th District. Peavy owns oil interests, farms, and has civic ties including the Rotary Club and Izaak Walton League.

Athens Charles W. Stratton Morris Ave Frank J. Peavy Marietta Athens County Stratton Nelsonville Ephriam Molly Stratton Murray City Peavy Culver Military Institute Ohio University Lima Rotary Club Izaak Walton League Washington County

Meeting at Amesville To Open Scout Drive

Amesville PTA to screen moving pictures of the national Boy Scout Jamboree in Washington and the Jamboree Circus in Parkersburg. G. E. Ashwill will present to spur a drive to organize a local Boy Scout troop with H. O. Sedwick as troop committee chairman.

Washington D. C Parkersburg Amesville Pta G. E. Ashwill Hock-Hocking Amesville PTA H. O. Sedwick

Carnegie's Book To Be Reviewed For Senior 4 H Club

Ellen Terrell will review Dale Carnegie's How to Win Friends and Influence People at the April Senior 4 H Club meeting. The Athens Grange Hall hosts the 7 30 p m program with games contests singing and refreshments. Committee members include Agnes Terrell Edward Sheridan and Bernarda Williams with Frances Adams Keith Scott and John Lawrence handling refreshments.

Dale Carnegie Ellen Terrell Athens Grange Hall Agnes Terrell Edward Sheridan Bernarda Williams Frances Adams Keith Scott John Lawrence

Francis Carsey Dies After Long Illness

Francis Ellsworth Carsey Sr aged 76 died at his Athens home after a long illness. Survived by wife Mary, five sons Francis Harvey Millfield Isaac Columbus Marvey Belpre and Clarence Little Hocking, two sisters Iva Hinton and Anna Thompson, 27 grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday at 2 pm Jones Funeral Home with burial in Canaanville Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.

Francis Ellsworth Carsey Athens Mary Carsey Francis Harvey Millfield R. D Isaac Columbus Marvey Belpre Clarence Little Hocking Iva Hinton Anna Thompson Union Furnace Jones Funeral Home Canaanville Cemetery

Cows Smothered Under Straw Stack During Rainstorm

A rainstorm drove four cows beneath a straw stack on the Glen Stuckey farm near Bucyrus. The wind toppled the stack, suffocating the cattle in one tragic incident.

U.P Glen Stuckey

Health Group Meets Friday in Athens Chamber

A check-up meeting of the Athens County Tuberculosis and Health Association is set for Friday at 7 30 P M in the Chamber of Commerce room Security Bank Building. President Harry A Mettler says the April Early Diagnosis Campaign will be discussed with 70 committee members and all interested invited. Miss Viola Fell county nurse supervisor will report on tuberculin skin tests given to more than 800 Athens school students last week.

Athens County Tuberculosis and Health Association Athens Chamber of Commerce Security Bank Harry A. Mettler Viola Fell Athens School

Women Pilot Licenses Grow As Barbara Kibbee Breaks In

Barabara Kibbee of San Diego earns a transport plane pilot license after a year at an aeronautics school. The Bureau of Air Commerce continues to issue credentials to qualified women, signaling more female pilots in the air force of transportation.

Bureau of Air Commerce Barbara Kibbee San Diego Calif Kibbee

Morristown Man Pleads Guilty to Indecent Exposure

Roscoe Locke of Morristown pleaded guilty to indecent exposure during arraignment before Magistrate T R Bennett. He was fined $10 plus costs.

Roscoe Locke Morristown T. R. Bennett

Leaders of Boy Scout training course speak at Glouster High

Fourth in a series of leadership training meetings sponsored by Boy Scouts was held at Glouster High School. Rev. F. G. Boroff spoke on the character value of scouting and how obtained. A. C. Nellis outlined the measure of a good scoutmaster. Discussions were led by R. D. Dalrymple and Harold Barker.

Glouster High School F. G. Boroff Methodist Church of Glouster A. C. Nellis Athens R. D. Dalgrymple Harold Barker

Too Ashamed of Her Skin to Go to Party

An old ad claims skin blemishes arise from constipation and promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a mild laxative option. It cites hundreds of treated women and notes improved appearance after use. Available from druggists for 15 80 and 60 cents.

J. F. M. Edwards Dr. Edwards

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