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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1941

Page

5

Coonskin Club Shooting Match Scheduled at Raymond Dean Farm

Amesville reports a Coonskin Conservation Club shooting match set for Saturday at 1 pm at the Raymond Dean farm. Alumni bake sale by Ames Bern High School to be held at Dean Easler Clover Farm Store on Saturday April 26. Damsel in Distress senior play by Ames Bern High School to be presented Friday at 8 pm in the school auditorium.

Amesville Coonskin Conservation Club Raymond Dean Ames-Bern High School Dean Easler Clover Farm

Greece and democracy praised at Pan American celebration

Dr. Luis Quintanilla of Mexico urged unity among American nations to defend democracy against tyranny. He cited Greece's spirit and warned neutrality equals complicity, while noting Mexico's efforts to expand education and address land distribution. Toastmaster Dr. Wilfred Smith introduced speakers at the Athens Hotel Berry dinner.

Greece Luis Quintanilla Mexico United States Ohio University Athens Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs Dr. Quintanilla Athens Cliff Cornell

Ton Jon 1 2 3 Medicines for Workers and Families

TON JON 1 2 3 are billed as universal relief for laborers bankers government workers and children. The ad claims broad relief and cites many endorsing letters while advising lasting results require repeated use and patience.

Ton Jon

Ton Jon Brings Pleasure In Work To Busy Housewife

A busy Athens Ohio housewife describes health gains after using Ton Jon to treat long standing stomach trouble indigestion dizziness and weakness. She reports improved appetite weight gain better digestion and renewed energy enabling her to enjoy housework again.

Rosie Kwonsch Athens Ohio The Nazarene Church TON Jon Quick’s Cut Rate Drug Store

Good Neighbor Policy Praised By B E Grant Lecturer

Benjamin E. Grant a Duquesne University lecturer urged the good neighbor policy as essential for progress in Latin America criticizing dollar diplomacy. He spoke at Pan American Celebration Alumni Memorial Auditorium noting Latin resentment of US superiority and forecasting postwar Europe divided between England and Germany. He called for subsidizing Latin American trade as a final tool to counter European influence.

United States Benjamin E. Grant Duquesne University Pittsburgh Latin America America South America Alumni Memorial Auditorium Germany Italy England Europe Grant

Consular Officer Outlines Duties at Pan American Event

Ricardo Perez, assistant to Mexican Consul General in Cleveland, spoke at an Athens Pan American Celebration noting a consular officer’s role to represent a country in all functions and foster friendly US relations. He described the office as educational and demanding energy and knowledge, followed by South and Central American films with another showing Friday at 2:30.

Ricardo Perez Carlos B. Hernandez Cleveland United States Hernandez Perez South Central America Athens Pan-American Union

Finsterwald Taken To Sheltering Arms

R. W. Finsterwald Athens attorney was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital last night for a stomach disorder. He spent a good night and may be confined for a week for treatment and rest. Attending physicians request no visitors.

R. W. Finsterwald Athens Sheltering Arms Hospital

Hocking Local Union Plans April Meeting at The Plains

The Monthly meeting of Local 5096 United Mine Workers of America will convene Saturday April 26 at 1 p m at The Plains School. Fred Gabriel president and Mike Krivusti secretary announced a roll call and a 50 cent fine for any member absent.

United Mine Workers of America Hocking the Plains School Fred Gabriel Mike Krivusti

Speeding driver fined in Parkersburg arraignment

James P. Kemney of Parkersburg West Virginia was fined five dollars and costs after arraignment before Mayor Cliff Cornell on a speeding charge. Police officer Carman Church arrested him on East State Street.

Speeder James P. Kemney Parkersburg W. Va Cliff Cornell Carman Church E. State St

Temperature Readings in Athens

At noon today Athens measured 48 degrees after a 42 degree low last night. Rainfall of 0.30 inches yesterday cooled the day from a high of 60 degrees.

Athens

Salvation Army Clothing Drive Aids Athens Area

Major W. W. Hinshaw announced a Salvation Army campaign in Athens and vicinity to collect clothing and shoes for all ages. Boy Scouts will distribute bags next Wednesday to 1,500 homes, with a Friday collection. A rising demand follows a tally of 3,291 items donated recently.

Athens Salvation Army W. W. Hinshaw Hinshaw

Southerton's Court Trial Is Continued

Walter S. Southerton of Athens Steam Laundry faced a state minimum wage charge. The trial was adjourned to next Monday by Common Pleas Judge O F Rowland after prosecutors said a partnership with Ms Mary Hunter aimed to evade wage laws.

Walter S. Southerton Athens Common Pleas O. F. Rowland Harry Mettler Mary Hunter Hunter Southerton Mettler James P. Walsh State Department of Industrial Relations

AHS Concert Attracts 250 Attendees At Athens High

About 250 parents and friends attended the Athens High School Orchestra and Girls' Choir concert last night in the school auditorium. One hundred boys and girls from Senior and Junior High Schools participated. Floyd Prince directed both groups.

Athens High School Greig Mozart O Sons and Daughters Runkle Speaks Thomas Morley Brooks Floyd Prince

Family Night at Alexander Presbyterian Church in Hebbardsville

The Alexander Presbyterian Church Hebbardsville invites residents to a Family Night Friday April 25 featuring a 730 supper followed by a program on missionary work in Japan and a motion picture Japan the Island Empire. Arrangements committee includes Mrs. Arthur Stuart Mrs. Ben Dorsey and Mrs. George Evans Rev Louis Campbell announced the event.

Alexander Presbyterian Church Hebbardsville Arthur Stuart Ben Dorsey George Evans Japan Island Empire Louis Campbell

Emma Grubb Dies at Ames Home

Emma Grubb age 83 died suddenly at her Amesville Route 1 home early today. Her husband died 11 years ago. Survived by daughter Jessie Grubb and son Lawrence Grubb both at home and grandchildren Orville Grubb of Columbus and Mrs Stella Hamilton of Amerville. Funeral Saturday at two with Dowler and Ferguson Funeral Home in charge. Burial in Carter Cemetery. Friends may call after Friday noon.

Emma Grubb Amesville Carter Cemetery Funeral

Navy school opens to local men for radioman training

The Navy establishes seven district schools including Indianapolis and Chicago for radiomen signalmen and yeomen in the Naval Reserve. Eligible applicants aged 17 to 35 enlist as apprentice seamen and report to training with pay. After four months, graduates may become seamen second class in their rating. E S Lashmett, recruiting officer, Athens office.

U. S. Naval Reserve Naval Department Navy E. S. Lashmett Athens

Marble Match Set At AHS Stadium For Youth Tourney

The second annual marble tournament for 14 and under will take place at Ath ens High School stadium on Saturday at 10 AM. Players shoot marbles in a 10 foot ring with 13 marbles in a cross formation using non metal shooters and sizes 1/2 to 3/4 inch. Entries close at 10 AM Saturday. clay marbles supplied by the recreation department. Prizes awarded to top three. winner and runner up advance to county, then Columbus and national finals in Wildwood New Jersey. Vernon McKibben cannot defend his crown due to age. Gerald Barstow is expected to enter.

Athens High School Lewis Sabo Recreation Department Columbus Ohio Wildwood N. J Vernon McKibben Gerald Barstow

Pattee Speaks At University

The speaker argues governments in the hemisphere must build public opinion to uphold good inter American relations. He notes methods include radio, press, student exchanges, and reciprocal cultural exchange avoiding any missionary attitude. He praises Latin American culture as enriching to the United States.

Mayors to Speak on Radio Salute to Athens

Mayor Cliff Cornell and Ohio University public relations director B. T. Grover will discuss Athens on a WHKC radio program titled Salute to Athens airing Friday at 6 45 p m. The segment highlights city and university relations and local community milestones.

Cliff Cornell B. T. Grover Ohio University Athens Columbus WHKC

Condition Improves for Boy Struck by Car

Dan Watkins aged 11, son of Mr and Mrs Daryl Watkins of 7 Maplewood Ave, was struck by an automobile and today his condition was described as slightly improved.

Dan Watkins Daryl Watkins Maplewood Ave

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