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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1938

Page

5

Commencement to Close Jacksonville Bible Class

The Daily Vacation Bible School in Jacksonville holds its final worship program at 7 PM in the M. E. Church. Students lead worship, discuss home and school work, perform a Psalm dramatization, and receive diplomas. About 35 children enrolled. junior group by Miss Martha King and primary by Miss Kathryn Warehime. A note adds a law remark about coasting in neutral in 17 states.

Vaation Bible School Jacksonville M. E Martha King Crooksville Kathryn Warehime Deanville

Jenkins Denounces Opponent in Athens County Ad

A. Jenk ins charges rival engages in mudslinging and last minute circulars. He accuses the opponent of traitorous ties, double dealing, and pole cat tactics while recalling legislative betrayal in Vinton County. Democrats reject him, Republicans avoid him, voters are urged to consider the conduct.

Vinton County Hb County Myrd A. Jenkins

Denial Made By Powers Of The Plains In Pensioner Vote Case

David Powers also known as Rags Terrell of The Plains pleads not guilty to an alleged attempt to intimidate an old age pensioner into voting for Governor Davey. He is released on $200 bond. The pensioner Lavina McKee of Sand Ridge filed the charge, witnessed by Rolland Ruth and John Wyckoff. Deputy Sheriff B C Day arrested Powers who denies all charges and asks Athens County voters to see his version.

Davey David Powers Rags” Terrell the Plains Justice of the Peace T. R. Bennett Powers Athens County Athens B. C. Day Ruth John Wyckoff UMWA CIO Rose Sand Ridge Athens Messenger

Baron and Baroness von Schroeder Visit Athens

Baron and Baroness von Schroeder of Mexico City stopped at the Berry Hotel in Athens during a motor trip from New York City. They praised the city, described a rain and blackout, and noted they are sightseeing with two servants and later plan to Denver then Mexico City. The Baron, a German-born resident of Bad Nauheim, said he has no business and is not an oil man.

Denver Colo Baroness Albrecht von Schroeder Mexico City Mexico Berry Hotel Athens New York City Baron von Schroeder Baron Baroness von Schroeder New York Europe Bad Nauheim Germany

Hemlock Grove Church to Host Two-Week Meetings

Rev. Frank F. Roberts of Columbus opens a two week series at Hemlock Grove Church of Christ beginning Monday Aug 8, announced by Rev. Miles E. Hoon.

Frank F. Roberts Columbus Hemlock Grove

Resume Job In Richland Lays Water Line Along Richland Ave

The WPA financed project to extend water service along Richland Avenue will resume next Monday under Athens service director Bart Davidson. Sixty WPA workers will continue the line to the Y and toward the Ator store, bringing city water to properties currently served by wells. The city sponsored the effort, funded by Richland Avenue residents, after a prior halt due to a technicality.

WPA Water Line Project Richland Ave Bart Davidson Athens Davidson Ator Athens City Water

First Degree Charge Filed Against Three For Murder

Three New Lexington men, held in Athens County Jail, were charged with first degree murder in the sun rise filling station killing of John O'Brien on July 27. All pleaded not guilty and are held without bond. next grand jury term in October.

T. R. Bennett New Lexington Athens County John O'Brien Rolland Ruth Harold J. Rose Common Pleas O. F. Rowland Carl Helwig O’brien Gilbert Helwig John Faught

Preaching at Airline Church on The Pre-eminence of Christ

Rev Miles E Hoon will deliver the sermon at Airline Church of Christ this Sunday at 7 30 PM The Bible School gathers at 9 30 AM on the same day in the church program notes.

Joyous Salvation Army Picnic At Athens County Fair

Franklin K. Lauden reports a 500 person Salvation Army picnic at Athens County Fair grounds with food served from a packed pavilion. Volunteers including Mayor Cliff Cornell and Gordon K. Bush served beans and potato salad while kids enjoyed ice cream and pop. Contests directed by Ohio University students added prizes as Хорошо attendees registered at the Salvation Army office.

Franklin K. Lauden Athens County Fairgrounds Salvation Army Advisory Board Advisory Board A. E. Whaley John Woolley Joan Salvation Army Charles Cornwell W. A. Matheny Cliff Cornell Gordon K. Bush H. L. Steenrod Charles Carter Sells Junior Bartlett Jack Black Gerald Wiseman Gerald Rider Harold McDonald James Daft William Russell Mary Steinmetz Nellie Wallace Martha Gilbert Charles Abraham Helena Gaston George Wallace Emmett Glass Effie Boyer William Pierre Thelma Coffey Suzina Boyer David Skiver Harold Luman Lewis Sabo George Spronz Ohio University William Herbert

Plan Two Services at Good Shepherd Church

Two Holy Communion services are planned at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd on Sunday. The second service will feature a sermon by Rev. Robert G. Purrington, rector. Plans also call for a Wayside Cathedral visit to Athens on the 13th and 14th, with an evening meeting and moving pictures shown. Services will be held at McArthur and Nelsonville, with the Nelsonville service outdoors as a union event with Presbyterians.

Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd Robert G. Purrington Athens McArthur Nelsonville

Beasley reported seriously ill after heart attack

D M Beasley, 84, of 2 S McKinley Ave, was reported seriously ill today after suffering a heart attack Wednesday morning at his home. Brother of the late Frank Beasley and uncle of Carl H and Fred R Beasley, he is unconscious and has long suffered a heart ailment, per his physician.

D. M. Beasley S. McKinley Ave Frank Beasley Carl H Fred R. Beasley Beasley Mr. Beasley

4-H Club Picnic Guides Trail Hike in New Marshfield

The 4-H Sewing and Nutrition Clubs of New Marshfield held a Thursday evening Trail Picnic led by advisor Mrs Paul Dixon with 15 girls joining the hike.

New Marshfield Paul Dixon

Paydays for State Highway Relief Announced

Nelsonville staff announce pay for state highway relief workers to be issued Friday afternoon and evening in Nelsonville and Saturday morning in Glouster from 8 a.m. to noon. The pay covers July 10 to July 25 for quarry and Route 329 and Route 216 laborers. Each man must sign for his own check. If checks are missing by Saturday, a revised schedule will be issued Monday.

Nelsonville Glouster Stanley E. Curtis State Auditor's Office

Sailors Die in Boiler Explosion Aboard Italian Cruiser

Rome reports 14 sailors killed and 20 injured in a boiler explosion on the Italian cruiser Quarto dated August 1. The incident occurred as the ship operated in Italian waters with official confirmation of casualties and injuries.

Rome U.P Quarto

Youngstown District Steel Plants Hit 40 Percent Capacity

Youngstown district steel operations this week continued their upward trend crossing the 40 percent capacity mark, signaling improving activity as mills ramp up production after earlier slowdowns.

Youngstown

Rail Timetable And Air Service At Athens Airport

The schedule lists B&O and New York Central trains with daily and exception service times. It also notes Athens Municipal Airport air taxi service from sunrise to sunset and through airline ticket connections with T W A and A A Airlines at nearest main airports. Westbound and eastbound departures are shown with multiple daily times.

Baltimore & Ohio Diplomat National Limited Chesapeake & Onio NEW York Central South NEW York Central No Athens Municipal Airport A. A. Airlines Athens West East North

Mrs. Mary A Barker Dies at Home in Guysville

Mrs Mary A Barker age B and A died at her home in Guysville Thursday. She is survived by six children including Mrs Joe Ashcraft and Mrs Dessie Bean of Guysville. Her husband the late David Barker and four children preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held at the home Sunday morning at 9 30 o clock with burial in IOOF Cemetery Shinnston WV at 2 30 p m.

Mary A. Barker Guysville Joe Ashcraft Dessie Bean David Barker IOOF Shinnston W. Va

Ex Sheriff Slain in Fight Over Kentucky Election

Former Kentucky Sheriff Lee Combs, 36, was killed in a shooting on the steps of the county courthouse amid a tense Democratic primary fight between supporters of U S Senator Alben Barkley and Governor A B Chandler. Several others were wounded, including Combs' brother Lewis, Chandler's campaign manager, and Sheriff Walter Deaton. Barkley campaign official William Combs was being sought as a suspect.

Jackson U.P Lee Combs Alben W. Barkley Senate A. B Happy) Chandler U. S Kentucky Combs Lewis Chandler Breathitt County Walter Deaton Barkley William Combs Combs Brothers Roosevelt Hargh Bank

Los Angeles Quake Causes No Serious Damage

An earthquake in south Los Angeles Thursday night caused houses to sway on their foundations but police reported no serious damage.

Los Angeles U.P

Water Streams From Tree Trunk On Grass Valley Ranch

Clear cold spring water wells from a tree trunk on a Grass Valley California ranch. Local observers say the unusual spring flows steadily, attracting curious visitors and ranch workers who sample the refreshing source.

Grass Valley California

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