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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1941

Page

5

Athens County Looks to State Board To Carry on Relief Program

The Athens County relief program faces funding gaps for 1,765 aided residents as 44 new cases bring total to 464. officials urge a $25,000 state grant to cover August and September costs while the Welfare Department plans a Columbus visit to press the request.

Athens Messenger Athens Ohio Athens County Dale Ziggaroos State Emergency Board Ziggaroos Welfare Department Columbus

Zanesville Firm Sues in Athens County Court

W. W. Harper Co. of Zanesville filed a two count suit in the Athens County Common Pleas Court seeking 137.88 plus interest since 1939 on an unpaid grocery bill and 200 plus interest since 1935 on a promissory note. Fred Chariton of Stewart was fined five dollars and costs for intoxication by Mayor Cliff Cornell after arrest on N Court Street.

W. W. Harper Co., Inc Zanesville M. &. Christman Trimble Athens County Cornell Fred Chariton Stewart Cliff Cornell N. Court St Bradfield and James

Miners Back at Work as Ohio District Wage Talks Resume

Foster Day of the United Mine Workers returns to Cleveland to restart wage contract talks for District 6 covering Ohio and the Panhandle. Vacation bonus payment of 20 dollars remains unsettled, with four mines still idle due to nonpayment and worker disputes. No. 255 Drydock and No. 52 Roseville have resumed operations, while No. 24 Redtown and Bondable Carbondale Mine stay idle despite union orders.

Foster Day United Mine Workers Cleveland District 6 Ohio Panhandle West Virginia Drydock Oral Daugherty New York Coal Co Roseville John Owens

Circle No 1 Women’s Society benefit ice cream sale

Circle No 1 of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at Asbury Methodist Church cleared 13.45 Friday with a benefit ice cream social on the church lawn. Funerals for Rep. F. F. Mees and Miss Irene Thomas were attended by Syracuse residents.

Syracuse Woman's Society of Christian Service Asbury Methodist Church WCTU Ira Fleming William Kelley Melvin Grimm F. A. Shumway Norentha Fleming Fleming Carl Duckworth Pauline Crooksville James Duckworth Margaret Holmes Mildred Lisle Epworth League Institute Lancaster Camp Ground Marvin Roberts Urbana A. M. Roberts Lawrence Sellers Lawrence Columbus Ellen Baer da Quisenberry Don Huntington Peter Baer Baer- Quisenberry Eleanor Robson Genevieve Duckworth New York City Edward Williams Methodist Church C. B. Weese Roy Holmes Morgan Dean F. F. Mees Pomeroy Irene Thomas Minersville Donald Graves Akron David Cuckler Edward Soulsby Gordon W. Va John Gilmore, Jr William Houdashelt Tucker Duffy Branch Fleming Middleport George Henderson Harold Jones Burlingham

Tugwell to Deliver Graduation Address

Dr Rexford Guy Tugwell will speak at Ohio University summer graduation exercises at Memorial Auditorium tomorrow at 10.00 am. A total of 163 diplomas and degrees are expected. The program opens with organ music by Allen R Kresge followed by invocation by Rev Theodore W Shoeman.

Rexford Guy Tugwell Roosevelt Puerto Rico Memorial Auditorium Ohio University Allen R. Kresge Theodore W. Shoeman Wesley Foundation Tugwell Shoemaker Kresge New York City Planning Commission

Lay Life Foundation urged by Athens High School coach

Athens High School summer graduates heard instructor Edward Dowell urge immediate personal foundation building. He cited four elements health, skill, cooperation, and community service, as diplomas were awarded by Principal Wood to graduates including James Tom and Madeline Baker.

Edward 8. Dowell Athens High School Dowell Mr. Dowell Adah R. Sutton Elizabeth Krecker Virginia Segale Vaughn Conkey Mary M. Graham Richard Bolin C. L. Wood James W. Tom Madeline Baker Ralph Maxwell Socrates Parkis Doris Buck Lois Clutter Elizabeth Kolenich

Surplus Commodities To Be Distributed In August

The first distribution of surplus commodities will begin Friday August 8 in Athens Lodi Waterloo The Plains and Buchtel. Items include graham flour fresh peaches and potatoes. Clients must bring their own containers and present yellow identification cards. If unable to pick up they may send a note of authorization with a representative.

Athens Lodi Waterloo the Plains Buchtel

Wingett Wins Lodi Grange Cake-Baking Contest

Mrs Wayne Wingett won the Lodi Grange cake baking contest, with Mrs Jed Smith’s cake taking second. Wingett will represent Lodi Grange at the county contest.

Wayne Wingett Lodi Grange Jed Smith Wingett

Local Births and a Minor Surgery Reported

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Dupler of Athens Route 5 welcomed a son at Sheltering Arms Hospital this morning. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Chamber of Stewart Route 1 welcomed a daughter early today. Mrs. Dorothy Algeo of 123 North Lancaster Street underwent a minor surgery at the hospital today.

Ralph Dupler Athens Sheltering Arms Hospital Charles Chamber Stewart Dorothy Algeo Lancaster St

Woman from Cleveland drowned off Geneva Township Park

Mrs Evelyn Goldberg aged 38 of Cleveland drowned yesterday in Lake Erie off Geneva Township Park. A local rescue effort recovered her body and police said no foul play is suspected.

Geneva Evelyn Goldberg Cleveland Lake Erie Geneva Township Park

Athens County Men Sent to Army Centers

Fort Hayes announces transfers and troop dispatches. Robert A. Lehman is moved to the Air Corps Recruiting Detachment at Jefferson Barracks Missouri. Infantry replacements are sent to Camp Wheeler Georgia for men including Louis M. Palla Joseph E. Bobo Clyde Pierce Lester P. Parsons Robert Kerns Max Lent Charles Merritt John S. Bruce Clifford Davis Jack M. Wilson Paul Woods Dallas Skinner John Evans Alfred Gabriel and Harley Gilham from several Athens area addresses.

Fort Hayes Columbus Robert A. Lehman Athens Air Corps 2Nd Command Jefferson Barracks Infantry Replacement Training Center Camp Wheeler Louis M. Palla Millfield Joseph E. Bobo Clyde C. Pierce Fairview Ave Lester P. Parsons Robert Kerns Shippard St Nelsonville Max U. Lent High St Charles A. Merritt John S. Bruce Chestnut St Clifford T. Davis Chauncey Jack M. Wilson W. Franklin St Paul Woods Jacksonville Dallas W. Skinner Glouster John E. Evans Alfred Gabriel Harley N. Gilham New Marshfield

53 Ballots Cast in County Primaries

Fifty three voters cast absent or invalid ballots in the Athens Nelsonville and Glouster primaries. R J Isselstein Athens County Board of Elections clerk reports the deadline for ballot receipt is Friday noon at the courthouse basement election board office.

Athens Nelsonville Glouster R. J. Isselstein Athens County

Plans for Marriage Halted by Juvenile Court Ruling

Melvin Carpenter of Carpenter Meigs County and Mary Ann King a minor saw their marriage plans interrupted at Athens County Juvenile Court. Carpenter pleaded guilty to acts causing delinquency of a minor and was sentenced to 90 days in jail with 87 days suspended on condition of no contact with the girl.

Melvin Carpenter Carpenter Meigs County Mary Ann King Athens County

Truck Crash Destroys Garage In Route 50 Accident

George Schmidt, 37, of Cincinnati, escaped injury when his beer truck left Route 50 two miles west of Guysville, veered into a ditch and smashed into a garage owned by Frank Koehler. The cab struck a parked car, damaged a gas pump, and the garage was moved on its foundation. Schmidt pled guilty to unsafe driving, paying $10 and costs.

George Schmidt Cincinnati Guysville Schmidt Nuuisa Speer Rey Speer BP Roe Frank Koehler M. J. Koehler Frank M. J Koehler Cliff Cornell

Nip and Tuck 4-H Plans Swimming Party and Hay Ride

The Nip and Tuck 4-H Club schedules a swimming party at Crystal Pool on August 9 and a hay ride on August 17. The last regular meeting of the season was held last Tuesday at Mrs. Louise Beckle's home to finalize plans and confirm attendance.

Louise Beckle Smith Sr Crystal Pool

Ice Cream Social and Movie in New Marshfield Depot Park

An ice cream social and free motion picture sponsored by the Methodist Church will be held tonight at Depot Park in New Marshfield. Serving will start about 6 p.m.

The Methodist Church Depot Park New Marshfield

Athlete Foot Germ Overnight Test Ad

Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store advertises TEOL Solution with 90 percent alcohol for rapid drying and germ killing. The overnight test claims quick penetration without grease or oil and promises visible effects by the next morning.

Your &Dc Quick Cut Rate Drug Store

Henry Breeze Found Guilty in Juvenile Court

Henry Breeze of Nelsonville was found guilty in Athens County Juvenile Court of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Judge Francis White sentenced him to 12 months in jail and a $500 fine, but six months of the jail term and the fine were suspended.

Henry Breeze Nelsonville Athens County Francis White

Odd Fellows Meet in Coolville to Elect Officers

The Athens Vinton County Odd Fellows Association will meet tonight in Coolville. About 100 members are expected to attend the meeting where officers for the coming year will be elected.

Athens-Vinton County Odd Fellows Association Coolville

Unusual Medicine Ad at Gallaher Drug Store

An advertisement promotes a large bottle of an odd medicine named Old Mohawk sold at Gallaher Drug Store and Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville. It claims to boost weak nervous, run down people and relieve pain stiffness and digestive issues with a small upfront payment and a guarantee.

Gallaher Drug Store Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

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