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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1941

Page

5

Settlement Reached at Carbondale Coal Mine

Workers and Carbondale Coal Co. mine managers reached a settlement over a $20 vacation bonus. Miners who quit in sympathy returned to work today and will resume Monday under terms offered by mine manager Oral Daugherty. A Cleveland conference on District 6 was referenced for final decision.

Carbondale Coal Co Kimberly Carbondale Oral Daugherty Daugherty Cleveland District 6

Goulds announce birth of Mary Jo in Athens

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gould of Athens announce the birth of a ten pound girl on August 5. The baby has been named Mary Jo. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. William Gould of Chauncey and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd McCutcheon of Glouster.

Paul Gould Athens Mary Jo William Gould Chauncey Floyd McCutcheon Glouster

Aged Man Is Crash Victim On Route 280 near Trimble

Orlando Anderson 81 of Athens was killed in a late morning car crash on Route 280 three miles from Trimble. Jess Linscott 48, also of Athens, suffered a compound fracture of the right leg as the automobile rolled over. Linscott said front wheels locked while climbing a slight grade. she was hospitalized at Sheltering Arms Hospital while the pair were en route to Glouster to visit a daughter.

Orlando Anderson Athens Jess Linscott Route 280 Trimble Linscott Glouster Linscott’s Sheltering Arms Hospital

Osborn Leaves Athens Church Farewell Sermon Planned

The Rev. H. E. Osborn, pastor of Pilgrim Church for five years, resigns to take the post at First Pilgrim Church Defiance Ohio. He will preach a farewell sermon Sunday evening August 17 and asks friends to attend. Helena Laneholtz of Bradford will lead the coming year's pastoral duties. Services start with Sunday School 9:30, sermon 10:30, youth meeting 7, evangelistic service 7:45 with Osborn preaching.

H. E. Osborn Pilgrim Church Congress Washington Sts Defiance Helena Laneholtz Bradford Osborn

Good Will Race Before 100000 at Akron Derby

John Good winner of the Soap Box Derby in Athens travels to Akron to compete among about 130 city champions in the All American Soap Box Derby. The event, part of a Chevrolet backed weekend, attracts more than 100000 spectators with safety checks, festivities, and prizes including a 1941 Chevrolet and a college scholarship.

John Good Athens Akron P. F. Good John Young Good Athens Messenger Nye Chevrolet Athens Junior Chamber of Commerce Good Alaska South America Chevrolet Mayflower Hotel Derby Downs C. B. Nye

Dunfee to be arraigned in Athens County Court

Leonard Dunfee, 26, of Scatter Ridge, who escaped Athens City Jail on January 3, was captured Tuesday and scheduled for arraignment today in Athens County Common Pleas Court on charges of breaking and entering and larceny. He seized a deputy’s pistol during a scuffle at Chauncey jail, then fled and was recaptured at Jacksonville.

Leonard Dunfee Chauncey Karns Dunfee Jacksonville

Ames Town Ship Group Discusses Conservation Topic

The Ames Town ship Conservation Group met at the Dow Linscott home to discuss "Putting Abundance to Use" led by Mrs. Merle Potter. The next meeting is scheduled at the Morris residence on Sept. 19.

Ames Township Dow Linscott Merle Potter Pearl Morris

Fort Marion’s Hot Shot Oven Powers Red Hot Cannon Balls

Fort Marion in St. Augustine Florida unveils a hot shot oven to produce red hot cannon balls for the battery. The device aims to supply the fort’s artillery with ready fired projectiles for defense.

Fort Marion St. Augustine Fla

County Grange To Entertain At Amesville

The Athens County Granges plan a varied program with most granges participating. A special Pomona Grange meeting will be held August 14 at the Amesville High School Auditorium, with a Washington County Pomona Grange program. Exhibits by four granges will be featured at the upcoming Athens County Fair including Amesville Canaan Troy and Summit Granges. An educational exhibit will accompany the event and a county cake baking contest is under way with representatives chosen.

Athens County Athens County Pomona Grange Washington County Pomona Grange Amesville High School Washington County Grange Granges The Fair Association

Good Time Now for Seeding of Alfalfa

Ross Wright, county extension agent, says recent rains have ripened soil for alfalfa seeding and many plan fourth cuttings this season due to strong livestock prices and lime use. He warns against cutting after Sept 10 to protect winter growth.

Ross Wright Wright

Land Use Committees Will Meet on Friday

A meeting of the County Land Use Planning Committee in Morgan Perry Hocking Washington and Athens Counties will be held Friday at 8 p.m. in the Athens County Common Pleas Court room. The farm labor situation and reports of land use work to date will be the principal items on the program.

Morgan, Perry, Hocking Washington Athens Athens County

Twenty two raccoons freed in Athens County

Twenty two raccoons sent from the Milan state farm were released in Athens County on Tuesday by State Game Protector B. F. Swartz with help from county Sportsmen's groups.

Athens County Milan B. F. Swartz

Red Cross Bundles Ship From Athens County to Britain

The Athens County Red Cross reports two bundles sent to Britain via the American Red Cross Export Depot in Jersey City New Jersey. The shipment includes 24 l ayettes of 35 articles each 65 girls cotton dresses 5 children's wool dresses 5 children's sweaters 15 boys shirts 20 pairs hospital pajamas and 5 knitted shawls. Volunteers produced the items and sewing centers meet on schedule to complete the Athens County quota by December 31.

Athens County Red Cross Britain American Red Cross Jersey City N. J Athens County Red Cross Ellen Biddle

Deputy Sheriff Seizes John W. Jackson in East Liverpool

Deputy Sheriff B. C. Day traveled to East Liverpool to take into custody John W. Jackson who was wanted on a non support charge.

B. C. Day East Liverpool John W. Jackson

Rauch Bakery to Install Glass Front at Court Street Store

Construction begins on a new glass front at Rauch's Bakery 40 S. Court St. The cream and dark green design features a large twelve foot display window a small window a semi circular south end and a neon sign. A red cement ramp will remove the step into the store with hardwood flooring and mirrors to enhance display. Arthur Boyles Jr is contractor and Columbus Plate Glass and Window Co manufactures the front.

Rauch’s Bakery S. Court St Arthur Boyles, Jr Columbus Plate Glass and Window Co

Athenians Return From Springfield Pilgrim Camp Meeting

Gertrude Thomas Irene Riley and Rusell Carsey of Athens returned after a week in Springfield attending the Pilgrim camp meeting. Other Athens residents also attended the gathering.

Gertrude Thomas Irene Riley Rusell Carsey Athens Springfield

Marine Corps Agent To Visit Athens Recruiter to interview youths

Sgt. William Rozier of the Marine Corps Recruiting Station in Cincinnati will visit the Post Office Building in Athens on August 20 and 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. to interview men aged 17 to 30 about enlisting in the Marine Corps and Marine Corps Reserve.

William Rozier Marine Corps Cincinnati Athens Marine Corps Reserve

Murphy Bakery Sold in Sheriff’s Sale on Court Order

In a sheriff's sale the Murphy Bakery assets at E State and Fern Streets were sold in execution of a Common Pleas Court order dated July 8. Plaintiffs W A Carpenter and John Finsterwald bought the property for $500. A separate case Emerson C Wagner vs Thomas Bush saw tavern equipment bought by the plaintiff for $250 at 450 Columbus Street Nelsonville.

Murphy Bakery E. State and Fern Sts Common Pleas Court W. A. Carpenter John Finsterwald D. M. Murphy Emerson C. Wagner Thomas Bush Columbus St Nelsonville

Judges Selected for Ohio cattle training trip

Lawrence Munn Paul Jones of Albany Don Mason and Walter Daniel of Amesville and Mary Klingenberg of Athens will travel to Columbus Friday for daily judging training using the Ohio State University herd for practice.

Lawrence Munn Paul Jones Albany Don Mason Walter Daniel Amesville Mary Klingenberg Athens Columbus Ohio State University

Bern Group Meets At Parmeters Home

Bern Township home conservation group met to discuss the ever normal granary and marketing quotas at the Parmeters residence. Mrs. Helen Keirns served as discussion leader and refreshments were served.

Bern Township Home Conservation Group J. D. Parmeter Helen Keirns

Divorce Suit Filed by Thomas C Andrews in Athens Court

Thomas Clifford Andrews files for divorce from Mary Andrews in Athens County Common Pleas Court. They wed August 5 1940. he alleges she left him 15 days after and cites gross neglect of duty.

Thomas Clifford Andrews Athens County Common Pleas Court Mary Andrews Rownote W. Va

Doan’s Pills Offer Kidney Relief

This old treatment suggests backache relief comes from better kidney function. Doan’s Pills are promoted as a nationwide remedy trusted by millions for decades to flush waste from the blood and ease tired kidneys, swelling, and energy loss.

Nature Doan

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