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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1940

Page

5

Roush Family Reunion Two Day Event Near Athens

The 220th anniversary reunion of the Roush and Allied Familie at America Inc will be held in New Haven, West Virginia. Mr and Mrs Guy Archer and Mr Georgia Kilpatrick will attend from Athens vicinity. The program includes a Friday business session and banquet, with Saturday plans featuring a band concert and address.

Guy Archer Georgia. Kilpatrick Wille Athens Vcinity Te Roush Allied” Familie Alocation America, Inc New Have W. Va Smur Sean

Gallaner Dro Athens Advertises Big Bottles at 95 Cents

An old newspaper snippet advertises two large bottles for 95 cents at Gallaner Dro in Athens, with unclear surrounding text mentioning times and a remark about an Asia matter. The fragment references Mohawk and improper imination but lacks clear context or names.

Asia Paine Gallaner Athens

Milk and Frozen Desserts Ordinances Headed for Countywide Adoption

Health board meeting hears support from Athens Milk Producers Association for extending the U S Standard Milk Ordinance to the entire City-County Health District within two months and adopting a Frozen Desserts Ordinance. The latter requires all ice cream sold in the county to use milk meeting standard guidelines to protect consumers. Spokesmen from producer groups and university officials attended, with board members noting broad local interest and aiming for early action.

United States Department of Health Athens B. B. Backley Health Board Athens County Milk Producers’ Association Backley U.S. Health Department U. S Buckley Shaitfer R. Bachman Portsmouth Frank Gifford Amesville Williams Shade A. Frey Frank Bullum Ohio University John Newcomb Oscar Jantz Blaine Goldsberry Athl ‘Ne

Young Voters Group Forming in Glouster Meeting

Son of Davey directs a statewide drive to mobilize young voters led by Martin Le Davey Jr. A meeting of the Kimore Lown hip Democratic Central Committee is set in the mayor's office Glouster next Monday night at 8. Wayne Wiley named Athens County chairman with plans for similar county meetings. A 21 to 23 year old man and woman will be named in each precinct as leaders.

Kimore Lownhip Democratic Central Commit ‘Eemen Ffice Glouster Daveylocrats Martin le Davey, Jr Davey. Jr Wayne Wiley Athens County Wiley

Three Couples Divorced in Athens County Court

Three divorces granted yesterday by Judge C F Rowland in Athens County Common Pleas Court. Laura Burton awarded custody of son Donald after finding Dwight Burton guilty of gross neglect and extreme cruelty. they wed July 26, 1935. Edward Parker divorced from Gertrude Parker after she was found guilty of gross neglect. married Sept 20, 1937. Flossie Beal divorced from Garth Beal and restored to her former name Flossie Cooper after he was found guilty of gross neglect. they wed April 10, 1952. The notice includes property proceedings in a separate land dispute in Nelsonville within Athens County.

Garth Beal Flossie Cooper Ohi Fleck A. Pitcith Neale Athens Neleonvilles Ohio Columbus Delia Psa Gort St. Athena Kies W. Rayless Athens County Nia Charles H. Evans Moonvaites Xisarne

Princess Ith a Norway Crown Princess travels to pick up refugees

Crown Princess Ith a of Norway, traveling with three retinue, accepts President Roosevelt's invitation and heads from Stockholm toward Petsamo Finland to collect American refugees as part of a Nordic mission.

Roosevelt I Tha Norway United Legion Stockholm Petsamo Finland

114 Enrolled At University

One hundred fourteen students were registered today for seven courses offered this year at Ohio University. Registration shows a decline of 68 from last year’s 192. Courses began Monday including General Botany, School Administration, Philosophy, Writing, European History, Hygiene, and Provost’s programs. Special geology field courses include an extensive bus tour of Northeastern America and Canada, later canceled due to expenses.

Ohio University F. B. Dilley Mon ¢ Fay General Bott Ts Phil Foniy Bavention Chet Amer Teen Europe America Canada

Pleasanton and Shade 4-H Groups Hold Meetings

The Pleasanton 4-H Club met Monday at the homes of Leonard and Richard Brown with six members present to discuss club form projects. The next meeting is set for Monday August 19 at Jarence Snow’s home. The Shade Loyal Workers 4-H Club gathered at Virginia Rogers in Angel Ridge where project grading will occur Saturday, with a business meeting after at 8 30 a.m.

Pleasanton Leonard Richard Brown Jarence Snow Shade Loyal Workers 4-H Virginia Rogers Angel Ridge Rogers

Orndorf And Mettler Set To Speak On Radget Tonight

Orndorf and Mettler will speak at 6 30 this evening on the same program featuring Harry Mettler executive secretary of the Ohio Coal Foundation. Mettler discusses the Ohio oat exhibit while Orndorf notes his week of service at the Ohio State Fairgrounds volunteering on the oat project. The broadcast lasts about 15 minutes.

Harry Mettler Nelsonville Ohio Coal Foundation Orndorf Ohio State Fairgrounds

Beeson Death Services Planned in Columbus and Athens

Funeral arrangements for H Hampton Beeson list services in Columbus at Jones Funeral Home and in Athens at Win ton Street Cemetery. The Athens service is set for Friday at 3 45 p m as transport arrives from Columbus. A Nelsonville G A Club benefit party is scheduled for tonight at 8 in Parish Hall.

H. Hampton Beeson Chicago Winton St Athens, Friay Jmne Rom ‘Columbus AML Jones ‘Uneral E. Broad St Columbus Nelsonville G. A. Club Parsh Hall

Armored Division Recruiting Visit Planned for Athens

Athenians are urged to join a recruiting party for the United States Army Armored Division. Major L. C. Jaynes at Fort Knox announced the event for Aug 22, with about 9,000 personnel needed. Local mayor Cliff Cornell said applicants must meet age and character requirements, with numerous technical and support roles available.

United States Army Athens Cliff Cornell L. C. Jaynes Fort Knox War Department National Defense Forces Adna R. Chaffee I Armored Corps Bruce Maeruder United States Cornell Tole Leonfer Arty Tis

Wright Asks Reports On Corn Silk Aphis

A fragmented text appears to reference Wright seeking reports on corn silk aphids. The garbled OCR includes stray phrases and letters, lacking clear names, dates, or locations to form a coherent news item.

Wright

Temperatures Drift in Athens Area Wednesday

Moderate temperatures persisted in the Athens area with the mercury dipping to near 48 degrees at one point Wednesday. By 1 pm the reading climbed to about 82 degrees, according to a report by Mrs. N. France, weather observer.

Athens France

County 4-H Exhibits Scored Across Districts

4 H clubs in the county began scoring home economics exhibits under way and will continue through Saturday. Ross Wright reported in charge of scoring is Maud Lee Dorsey, formerly of Athens, now supervisor of home economics in Alliance Schools. County fair displays will feature some exhibits after judging is finished.

Ross Wright Maud Lee Dorsey Athens Cme Economics Alliance Schools Wright

Ohio Coal exhibit prep crew at State fair in Columbus

Jocking Valley sent workers to Columbus to prepare the Ohio Coal exhibit. George Marai Andrew Murray Frank Skinner and Steve Molnar are among those on the project. Remaining on the job are eT Newman D Leach and Paul Orndorf. After a week off returnees include Andy Goodman D Morris N Morris Robert Morris George Johnson Norman Jenkins Loyal Morris John Wood Foster Goodman.

Jocking Valley Columbus George Marai Andrew Murray Frank Skinner Yes Cae Vamos Steve Molnar Et. Newman D. Leach Paul Orndorf Andy Goodman D. Morris N. Morris Robert Morris George Johnson

Hospital admissions report from Sheltering Arms facility

At Sheltering Arms Mrs Tillie Hoffman Glouster and Mrs Ellen Sharp Nelsonville Route 3 were admitted for major surgery at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Also admitted for medical treatment were Mrs Alma Chase of Rutland and Joyce Bruce of Athens Route.

Sheltering Arms Tillie Hoffman Glouster Ellen Sharp Nelsonville Sheltering Arms Hospital Alma Chase Rutlandy F Joyce Bruce Athens

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