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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1940

Page

5

Approvals Objections Mark Route 35 Changes

Hocking men Harvey Brammer and Fred Tippie were fined five dollars and costs each on intoxication charges after arrest by Police Capt. Charles Maple. Tippie remained jailed for failure to pay while Brammer was released after agreeing to pay.

Athens Messenger ATES Hocking Harvey E. Brammer Fred Tippie Charles Maple Cliff Cornell Tippie Athens Brammer

Route 33 50 project moves toward construction in Athens hearing

A public hearing in Common Pleas Court on the U S Route 33 and Route 50 relocation near Athens advanced the project toward construction. Chamber of Commerce and Route 50 Association support the plan citing increased traffic and modernization needs. Opponents warned of substantial property losses, while officials and business groups urged swift action to secure rights of way and begin work.

State Highway Department Second and Lancaster Sts Steen Marietta District 10 C. M. Gill Athens Chamber of Commerce U. S. Route 50 Association Cliff Cornell People of Athens Safety Service Bart Davidson P. F Good Athens City Council Othe Hal Rowland Charles Russell Gill Messenger Chamber of Commerce U. S Ohio Cornell Davidson Rowland

Local No 1205 UM A Meeting Set at Millfield Hall

Local No. 1205 United Mine Workers will hold a meeting in Community Hall Millfield on Saturday at 1 PM announced by Clarence Willis president and William Sisson secretary International officers will be nominated.

United Mine Workers of America Millfield Clarence Willis William Sisson

Mrs Mathews Dies at 78 in Hebbardsville

Mrs. Nettie Mathews 78 of 3 Spring St died at 6 a m at her son E F Mathews 25 Palmer St where she had been staying a week after six weeks illness. Survived by husband H A Mathews five sons W H Huntington W Va J N and R E both Athens Route 3 and E F and G V both Athens and daughter Mrs John Vercoe Athens. Funeral Saturday 2 30 p m at Alexander Presbyterian Hebbardsville with Rev Sam Elsen Jacksonville burial in adjoining cemetery. Friends may visit E F Mathews home anytime.

Nettie Mathews Spring St E. F. Mathews Palmer St Athens John Vercoe Floyd Mathews Christian Church Chauncey Alexander Presbyterian Church Hebbardsville Sam Elsen Jacksonville

Mercury Shows Slight Rise Over Wednesday

Athens area weather observer reports a noon temperature of 81, up from Wednesday’s 79. The Wednesday night low was 67 degrees.

Athens C. N. France

Schedule for Surplus Foods Is Announced

Distribution dates for the second August surplus commodities were announced by relief director Dale Ziggaroos and commodities distributor George R. Robey. The plan lists townships and villages with specific delivery days and stresses clients must call for their commodities on distribution days to avoid returns.

Dale Ziggaroos George R. Robey Athens City Athens Buchtel Lodi Waterloo Jacksonville Trimble Rome Carthage Troy Canaan Glouster Ames, Bern, Lee Alexander York Township Nelsonville Dover Township Robey Relief Office Commodity Athens County

Swartz Arrests Pair For Game Violations

John Gyurko of Chicago is fined ten dollars and costs by Mayor T. E. Clark for fishing without a license after arrest on the Hocking River below Coolville. Eugene Knapp of Ripley West Virginia is also fined ten dollars and costs and jailed for failure to pay the fine following an arrest by Swartz. The Ottawa report notes a German naval lieutenant Werner Koche captured after escaping a northern Ontario internment camp.

John Gyurko Chicago Ill Federal Creek B. F. Swartz T. E. Clark Amesville Eugene Knapp Ripley W. Va Swartz T. R. Bennett Athens City Hocking River Coolville Ottawa Ont Werner Koche Ontario

Ohio Daughters elect Edna Belle Gholson State Councilor

Mrs Edna Belle Gholson of Ironton was chosen as Ohio Daughters of America state councilor at yesterday's closing convention sessions. The election highlighted a active gathering with members from multiple chapters.

Akron Ohio Daughters of America Edna Belle Gholson Ironton

Ohio Coal Day Draws Hocking Valley to State Fair

Scores of Hocking Valley residents head to Columbus Saturday for Ohio Coal Day events at the State Fair. Cars assemble at 2020 E Main St 10 a m and parade with police escort toward the fairgrounds. Prizes funded by local companies reward largest delegation, farthest distance, and best decorated car.

Hocking Valley Columbus E. Main St C. D. Shafer Co National Brands United Mine Workers F. J. Beasley Co Clover Farm Fred R. Beasley Ohio Sugar Creek Coal and oeCo D. M. Goddard Insurance Agency Athens Oakley and Oakley Insurance Agency Nelsonville Smith

Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Claimed to Restore Kidney Health

Advert says to take a 35 cent box of Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules to relieve kidney and bladder troubles. Claims include stopping frequent night trips, reducing backaches, puffy eyes, nervousness, and leg cramps. Warns against substitutes and urges look for Gold Medal on the box.

Haarlem

Guernsey Cow Sold to West Virginia Buyer in New Hampshire Sale

The American Guernsey Cattle Club reports the sale of a registered Guernsey cow named Pride's Kate of Sunnyside 630356. The cow, owned by J A Walsh near Athens, was sold to Albert Thomas Roush of Graham Station West Virginia.

American Guernsey Cattle Club Peterborough N. H J. A. Walsh Athens Albert Thomas Roush Graham Station W. Va Pride's Kate Sunnyside

Ed Dodds Dies at New England Farm

Ed Dodds aged 85 farmer near New England died at home Wednesday afternoon from a heart ailment after years of rheumatic illness. He was a son of Clark and Harriet Dodds and never married. Survived by sister Jennie and brothers Alph and Will on adjacent farms. Funeral at New England Presbyterian Church Saturday at 10 am. Friends may call at home.

Ed Dodds New England Mr. Dodds Clark Harriet Dodds Jennie Alph Will New England Presbyterian Church

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