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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1938

Page

5

Bank Speakers Selected For Athens April Banking Forum

Announcement of the complete program for the April 28 Banking Forum for Bankers in Athens was made today by Wilbur L. Grandle of Coshocton, chairman of the Forum Committee. At 2:45 p m in Fine Arts Auditorium at Ohio University Phillip R. Peters Fairfield National Bank Lancaster speaks on Bank Costs and Income, with Dr Hans J Dernburg Ohio University on Unit Versus Branch Banking Here and Avrone. A M Newton Hayden Miller Co Cleveland speaks on Common Sense in Bank Bond Portfolios at the dinner at Hotel Berry at 6 o'clock. Each speaker will speak about minutes and sessions will be open for discussion after the talks.

Athens Wilbur L. Grandle Coshocton Fine Arts Ohio University Phillip R. Peters Fairfield National Bank Lancaster Hans J. Dernburg A. M. Newton Hayden, Miller & Co Cleveland Berry

Hospital procedure list at Sheltering Arms

Mrs. Florence White of 157 Morris oe and Eugene Hutchinson of Athens Route 3 underwent minor surgical operations Wednesday at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Mr. Fred Buck of Guysville was admitted for observation. Mr. Earl Beckley of 32 S College St underwent a minor surgical operation Tuesday.

Florence White Morrisoe Eugene Hutchinson Athens

Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store at 9 W Union St Athens

Local Athens Ohio business listing notes Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store located on 9 West Union Street. It appears in a historical directory entry with address details and retail reference.

Quick Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store Union St Athens, Ohio Athens Ohio

Athens pupils to gain four PWA projects if bond passes

Athens schools seek four building additions and athletic field improvements totaling 240,818 dollars under the Public Works Administration. The projects require Congress funds and a city bond issue of 132,000 dollars to proceed, with final approval resting with voters after decades of prior attempts.

Athens Public Works Administration Congress PWA Roosevelt Harper C. Pendry Washington West Side PTA East Side Pendry Mr. Davis

Samuel Masters Dies At Home of a Sister

Samuel Masters aged 76 died Wednesday at the home of his sister Mrs Francis Nichols in New Marshfield after a weeks long illness. Funeral services will be Friday at 2 pm at the Nichols residence conducted by Rev. Ray W Huff. Burial in Hebbardsville Cemetery. He leaves two children Grace and Howard Masters both of Athens and two sisters Mrs Nichols and Mrs Emma Vorhes of Wellston. Friends may call after 6 pm at the Nichols home.

New Marshfield Samuel Masters Francis Nichols Nichols Ray W. Huff Hebbardsville Masters Methodist Protestant Church of Grace Howard Masters Athens Emma Vorhes Wellston

Ohio County taxes show April sales and March beer funds

Athens County reports April sales tax receipts of 681 dollars and March beer and admission fees totaling 1 668 dollars. State Auditor Joseph T. Ferguson released 459 201 dollars for April sales tax and 175 619 dollars for March beer and admission fees to Ohio counties. Adjacent counties follow the pattern with figures listed for sales tax allocations and beer fees. Mount Everest is noted separately as the world’s highest peak at 29 145 feet and among the youngest.

Athens County Joseph T. Ferguson Ohio Gallia Hocking Meigs Morgan Vinton Everest

Arts Plan at Athens Junior High Marks Three-Year Trial

Satisfactory results show Athens Junior High completed three years of a general arts program. Seventh graders study seven weeks each in vocal music home economics practical shop and art to explore skills before choosing two subjects in eighth grade. The plan breaks traditional gendered subject lines and aims to prevent early specialization.

Athens High School Sherman Gilmore Athens Clara Keunzili Ruth Giesen Ethel Woolf A. A. Nellis Lloyd Bjornstad

Choral Groups And Orchestra Set For Friday Night Concert

Athens High School musicians will perform Friday at 8 o clock under Floyd K Prince. The 45 member orchestra will join a 55 strong girls chorus and a 20 member boys chorus in a varied program with solos and a string quartet.

Athens High School Orchestra Floyd K. Prince Maryland Marie Tucker Berceuse Jarnefelt Virginia Seagle Adoration Borowski Virginia Segale Ruth Hammerle Ruth Hartley Moon Flower

Liquor Department Tightens Rules on Dwellings

The Ohio Department of Liquor Control Permit Division and board rule that no new or renewed permit may be issued for locations attached to private dwellings unless all living quarters are permanently closed off from the premises. Living quarters must have no access to the permit area. Some current holders have used kitchen space for public food service. they must establish a kitchen exclusively for permit quarters.

Ohio Department of Liquor Control Board of The Department

Ira G Morgan Dies at 75 in Athens

Ira G Morgan aged 75 longtime resident of Athens died today at Shelter Arms Hospital after a brief illness. Funeral arrangements will be announced tomorrow. He lived at 164 West Washington Street and his wife had died seven years ago. He leaves two daughters Mrs Addie Lomax and Mrs Margaret Reynolds both of Athens, a son Ira G Morgan Jr of Detroit, two granddaughters, a nephew, and a niece.

Ira G. Morgan Athens Sheltering Arms Hospital Morgan Washington St Addie Lomax Margaret Reynolds Ira G. Morgan, Jr Detroit

Plan Bee Inspection Meeting in Athens County

A meeting of all beekeepers will be held in the Athens Grange Hall at the Fairgrounds Friday at 8 p m to plan for a bee inspection in Athens County this year. The inspection has been approved by the county commissioners who budgeted 200 for it. Beekeepers will name local men to assist Mr Reese who runs the inspection and will select one to be trained. Ivor Darnell of Athens was fined 10 and costs by Mayor Cliff Cornell after pleading guilty to assault. He paid and was released.

Athens Grange Hall Fairgrounds Athens County Reese Ivor Darnell Athens Cliff Cornell State of Ohio Division of Insurance Columbus Providence-Washington Insurance Company Providence Rhode Island Robert L. Bowen Inn of Ohio

Allotments Sent Out for Soil-Depleting Crops

The Soil Conservation Office announced that all allotments for soil depleting crops have been distributed. Recipients who did not receive an allotment should contact the office promptly. In a feature from Mount Clemens Michigan Jules Charbneau recalls a 25 800 piece world collection formed during Shore leave. It notes 30 makes of passenger cars and 83 makes of trucks exist in the United States.

Soil Conservation Office Mount Clemens Mich Jules Charbneau United States

Rail and Air Schedules for Baltimore & Ohio and Athens Airports

The notice lists B and O East and West bound trains with daily and Sunday patterns. It also provides Chesapeake and Ohio arrivals and departures with daily and Sunday variations. Airplane service from Athens Municipal Airport shows west and east routes with specific departure times and connections to TWA and AA.

Baltimore & Ohio NEW York Central South NEW York Central North Athens Municipal Airport Lesve Athens

Apple Blossom Show Set At Kampf Farm Near Glen Eben

Apples blossoms will be in full bloom this weekend at W. S. Kampf's fruit farm on Route 691 near Glen Eben. The 2,200-tree orchard features Roman Beauties in full bloom and Stayman Winesaps nearing peak. No frost damage reported. Reach the farm by crossing the Hocking River at the Glen Eben Bridge and following Route 691 south of Nelsonville.

W. S. Kampf Glen Eben Kampf

Area Chevrolet Men Hold Tests in Berry

Forty seven Southeastern Ohio District Chevrolet garage mechanics met in Hotel Berry for the annual examination to verify knowledge of changes in new models. Zone service manager T. E. Talbot led the test with assist by George Bardner. diplomas awarded to those passing. Six men from McFarland's Chevrolet Garage, Efaw, Mac Donald, Cullum, Bean, Linscott, Williams, also took the exam again after last year’s participants.

Chevrolet Southeastern Ohio Hotel Berry T. E. Talbot George Bardner McFarland Francis Efaw Clarence MacDonald Arch Cullum Kenneth Bean Howard Linscott Clarence Williams

Ames Bern 4-H Club Elects Gail Fleming President

Gail Fleming was elected president at the Ames Bern Boys 4 H Club meeting held at the Ames Bern School. Warren Mathews became vice president Paul Lin Scott secretary and newspaper correspondent and Philip Linscott treasurer. Twelve members attended eight started projects. Next meeting set for May 2 at 7 30 p m.

Gail Fleming Ames- Bern Ames-Bern School Warren Mathews Paul Linscott Philip Linscott

Trustees Schedule Food Distribution in Athens Township

Athens Township trustees will distribute apples beans and oranges to relief families at the township building on West Union Street opposite the Fairgrounds. The event runs Saturday from 9 a m until noon.

Athens Township W. Union St Fairgrounds

Veterans Meet at Floyd Bolin Post 3477 Friday Evening

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3477 will meet Friday April 22 at 7 30 p m in the Armory club room. Officers for the coming year will be installed and refreshments will be served.

Floyd Bolin The Veterans of Foreign Wars Armory

Shop Talk hosts 150 Ohio high schools at Athens

Ohio University's School of Journalism hosts 150 Southeastern Ohio high schools for the first Shop Talk event. Sessions cover high school journalism value and streamlined copy, with round table discussions led by university staff and teachers. Students tour The Athens Messenger plant and university publications offices, ending with a business meeting and open houses.

Ohio University School of Journalism Southeastern Ohio Athens Journalism Association of Ohio George Starr Lasher Ewing Hall Lasher Norman R. Buchan Margaret Anderson Portsmouth High School Irene Hand Athens High School William Cooper The Athena Buchan M. Y. Dunton Union Scioto Rural School Ross County Dana Kelly Grace Blake McClain High School Greenfield Gayle Fitzsimmons Indianapolis Engraving Co James Roach Sisterville High School W. Va Athens Messenger Lawhead Press University Publica

Round Table Discusses The Value Of A Girls School

In Athens High School Girl Reserves a noon meeting led by Sue Woolley debated the value of a girls school. Ida Shafer presided as 25 members attended. Miss Mary Connett, the sponsor, plans a business meeting next week to organize an entertainment for members and parents. Colum bus ties noted for Woolley’s prior schooling.

Sue Woolley Athens High School Columbus Mary Connett Ida Shafer

Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Advertised For Kidney Relief

An advertisement touts Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a cheap diuretic to flush waste from the kidneys and stop nighttime urination. It claims the product is harmless, strengthens sleep, and lists symptoms of weak kidneys and irritated bladder such as backache puffy eyes and leg cramps.

Haarlem Holland

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