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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1939

Page

5

Ohio University Private Pilot Course Begins Air Instruction

Ten students in the Ohio University Private Pilot training program will start air lessons under Al Knouff with Athens Airways. A Civil Aeronautics Authority inspector approves contracts and instructors approve as the 72 hour ground course proceeds under OU supervision.

Ohio University al Knouff Athens Airways, Inc Civil Aeronautics Authority United States Civil Aeronautics Authority Taylorcraft

Not Injured in Crash, Man Is Struck by Car

George W. Howell, 37, of McArthur, suffered fractures to both legs and suspected skull fracture plus internal injuries after being struck by Walker D. Bowman, 26, of Wellston, on Route 75 south of McArthur. Howell’s car had earlier hit Vernon Collins’s truck, then rolled into a ditch. Howell was aided by a passerby and taken to Chillicothe hospital. State patrol continues the investigation.

George W. Howell McArthur Walker D. Bowman Wellston State Highway Patrol Howell Vernon Collins Carpenter Route 2 Bowman Hamden Chillicothe

Coal Foundation Seeks Secretary Applicants

Two new members joined the Ohio Coal Foundation Board at a Glouster meeting held in the mayoral office. James White of Crooksville Route 2 and Clyde Williamson of Roseville RD were appointed as representatives from the Perry Muskingum Labor Council. The board delayed hiring an executive secretary and voted to advertise in daily papers and review all applications at the next meeting.

Ohio Coal Foundation Glouster Charles Wallace James White Crooksville Clyde Williamson Roseville RD Perry-Muskingum Labor Council White Perry County Williamson Muskingum

Pay Checks For Men of Infantry In Athens Armory

It will be pay time at the Athens Armory at 7 o clock tonight for men of Headquarters Company Second Battalion 166th Infantry. First Lieut Harold Chadwick announced checks for seven days of extra field training have arrived. Members of Battery C 134th Field Artillery received their pay last night.

Athens Headquarters Co 166Th Infantry Harold Chadwick 134Th Field Artillery

Poison Feast Rat Campaign Results Reported

The Athens County Extension and U S Bureau of Biological Survey summarize 102 reports on a red squill bait campaign. Of 88 favorable results, 36 reported no live rats after one week, 52 still had rats after similar baiting. Some domesticated animals were affected while most rats died after ingesting bait. Ross Wright notes rats must cooperate for success.

Athens County Extension Office U. S. Bureau of Biological Survey Ross Wright

Pilgrim Churches Map Varied Programs Across Circuit

Athens County Pilgrim Holiness Circuit outlines Sunday schedules with Luhrig Sun day School 9 30 a m led by Mrs Mabel Armbruster New Marshfield 9 30 a m under Mrs Rachel Steinmeyer East Canaan 1 30 p m with Mrs Elsie Carsey Pastor Rev W E Music announces a four week revival and Dec 10 address by Rev C P Pridgen district supervisor. public invited.

Athens County Pilgrim Holiness Circuit W. E. Music Luhrig Mabel Armbruster New Marshfield Rachel Steinmeyer East Canaan Elsie Carsey Luhrig Church B. H. Pugh Cc. P. Pridgen Marion

Jenkins Memorial Address Cited As Model Speech

A Memorial Day address by Congressman Thomas A. Jenkins before the House is highlighted as a model in the new textbook Speaking That Wins. Authors Jennings Randolph and Dr James A Bell present the work with a foreword by William B Bankhead House Speaker.

Thomas A. Jenkins House of Representatives Congress Jennings Randolph Virginia Davis-Elkins College James A. Bell South Eastern University William B. Bankhead House

Peaspanen’s Parents Caught in War Zone

Ashtabula residents worry for Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Peaspanen longtime Ashtabula natives and parents of Elmer Peaspanen ex Ohio University athlete and Freedom high school coach. They left last June for Finland to visit relatives and planned two years away. No word since Finland Russia hostilities began.

Ashtabula E. J. Peaspanen That City Elmer Peaspanen Ohio University Freedom, O Peaspanen Finland United States Russia

Diphtheria And Scarlet Fever Report

Eleanor Allen age 16 is ill of scarlet fever per county health office. She is daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Allen of Lottridge. Another report shows Jackie McGee age 10 of Glouster R D ill with diphtheria. He is the son of Mrs Emmett Rankin.

Eleanor Allen Eleanor Ralph Allen Lottridge Jackie McGee Glouster R. D Emmett Rankin

Mrs Louis Dorst Dies After Short Illness

Mrs Louis Dorst aged 65 of 3 Maple Street died this morning after a brief illness. Survived by her husband. Funeral services set for Sunday at two at Jones Funeral Home with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery. Friends may call after Saturday noon. G E Ashwill to address parents on Cubbing Monday Dec 4 at 7 30 pm Rufus Putnam Hall. letters sent to eligible boys in drive for members.

Louis Dorst Maple St Jones Funeral Home Greenlawn G. E. Ashwill Boy Scout Rufus Putnam

Redman's Lodge Invitation Dance Set for Saturday Night

The Redman's Lodge invites guests to an 8:30 p m dance Saturday night in the lodge rooms. An entry is requested for an evening of music and socializing.

Redman’s Lodge

English Girl Describes Wartime Life and Work in 1940s

Margaret Cawkwell, 16, writes from England about life under war glare and rationing. She details evacuations, sunken petrol allowances, and night blackouts while working at City Hospital and enjoying a Halloween dance with doctors and army officers.

England France Margaret Cawkwell O. K. Parrett Mill St Athens Ralph

Fourth graders explore electricity at University Elementary

Fourth grade boys study electricity through research and experiments. They split into three groups focusing on batteries, magnetism, and static electricity. Their classroom lab features a work table, batteries, wires, acids, nails, magnets, and a door bell. They follow a rule set emphasizing speed, quality, planning, and cooperation.

University Elementary School

Case of Horses Dismissed in Common Pleas Court

Oscar Giffin’s $12,150 damage suit against Thomas Se was dismissed by Judge O F Rowland on motion without prejudice to a future action. The case claimed injuries from a horse kick and losses from unsound substitute horses sent by Selby.

Oscar Giffin Thomas Seby Common Pleas Court O. F. Rowland Giffin Selby

Community Chest Solicitors Call To Report Pledges

Please report to your team captains and turn in all pledge cards and cash by noon Saturday. This ensures pledgers are listed among the Community Chest Supporters in the Sunday Messenger.

Community Chest Solicitors Community Chest

Fourth Graders Study About South America

Fourth graders at University Elementary School study South America with committees for each country. They write stories and craft objects, plan a scrapbook, and share items relatives brought from the continent. Mme Labastille spoke on South American customs.

South America University Elementary School Mme. Labastille

Bird at Oberlin Career Conference For Alumni

C. Bird, director of physical welfare at Ohio University, among 50 Oberlin College graduates back on campus for a two day Men s Career Conference. Bird, an Oberlin alumnus from 1912, will speak and serve as a consultant in education. The group covers 27 fields from law and medicine to aviation and radio.

C. Bird Ohio University Oberlin College Bird Oberlin

Littler Moves to Delaware Theater Post

Mr. Ben Padwa of Cleveland arrives to assume assistant manager duties at Schine's Athena Theater. Clarence C Littler departs to become assistant manager of the Strand Theater in Delaware. A bank offering program will be held at Union Church Sunday at 8 pm with a speaker and special music.

Ben Padwa Cleveland Schine Athena Clarence C. Littler Delaware Strand Union

Ohio Recorder Association to Meet in Columbus

The annual Ohio Recorder's Association convention will be held December 6 and 7 at the Neil House in Columbus. County Recorder Georgia Kilpatrick will attend as third vice president. Governor Bricker and wife will attend the Wednesday banquet with a short address. Attorney General Herbert, State Auditor Ferguson, and Jesse Gilbert will speak on recorder state office relations.

Ohio Recorder's Association Neil House Columbus Georgia Kilpatrick John W._ Bricker Thomas J. Herbert Joseph Ferguson Jesse Gilbert

Car Sales Hit High in Athens County in November

County Clerk Ruth E. Burdette reports 117 new automobiles sold in Athens County during November. Titles filed on 902 vehicles, with total receipts from transactions at $844.20 and county share of $574.90 and state share of $269.40. Total fees and receipts turned over to the county reach $1,040.65.

Ruth E. Burdette Athens County

Cattle Testing Progressing in Athens County

Ohio counties including Athens test cattle for Bangs disease under a new law. Over 80 percent of county cattle signed on, with tests in Troy Rome and York Townships. Private owners pay nothing. reactors funded by state and federal funds. county accredits after under 1 percent reactors.

Athens County Ohio W. F. Dorgan Troy Township M. S. Nist W. C. Farrall Rome Township P. H. Hayes K. F Smith Hubert Carr York Township Reynoldsburg

Pugh to Speak on Farm and Home Hour Radio

Athens County conservation chairman Frank Pugh will broadcast another monthly talk next Monday December 4 at noon on the Farm and Home Hour over Station WPAR in Parkersburg West Virginia.

Athens County Conservation Frank Pugh WPAR Parkersburg W. Va

School superintendents meet in Columbus on minor labor talks

County School Superintendent F. J. Taylor attends a two day conference in Columbus with Ohio state hospital superintendents to discuss the employment of minors and related issues.

F. J. Taylor Columbus Ohio

Couple Cleared To Leave Sheltering Arms Hospital

Mr. Willard Daft of 232 West State Street and Miss Thelma Bardian of New Plymouth were discharged from Sheltering Arms Hospital today.

Willard Daft W. State St Thelma Bardian New Plymouth Sheltering Arms Hospital

Services at Graham Chapel Sunday Dec 3

Sunday services at Graham Chapel list Rev Mingus preaching at 10 30 am and 7 30 pm Mrs J M Chappel to lead Sunday School at 9 30 am Prayer meeting Wednesday Dec 6 at 7 30 pm at Charles Martins led by Mrs Martha Harris

Graham Chapel Mingus J. M. Chappel Charles Martin's Martha Harris

Army Plans Services Saturday and Sunday

The Salvation Army conduct street service at the Courthouse on Saturday night followed by a Christian praise service at 7 45 p m. Sunday School begins at 9 45 a m with worship at 11 00 a m. The YPS meets at 6 15 p m. Street service at 7 00 p m and evangelistic service at 7 30 p m.

Salvation Army

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