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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1939

Page

5

Health Board Expected To Void Appointments In Athens County

Athens County and City move toward a unified public health district after a unanimous advisory council vote. Mayor Hines and city officials sign a contract to set up the district, with appointments of E A Person and E J Person under scrutiny for Social Security compliance.

Q Xem Athens Messenger Atiens EEE Page Five Health Board Breen Rose Hines Clarence Wolfe Waterloo Mug Pel Vaadtu Buitly Athens County Medical Society County Board of Health Omen C. F. Wallace Glouster Advisory Council Board of Trustee Frank Trainer Albany Thomas E. Clark Amesville Max Krotche Buchtel W. D. Hines Chauncey F. W. Chapman Coolville James Williams Jacksonville Eugene Hammond Trimble A. W. Kierns Ames Township Miles A. Jacoby Athens Arthur Goodin Alexander A. D. McCune Bern Charles Cone Canaan R. F. Schrader Carthage W. H. Battrell Lee Harry Howard Lodi G. R. Cook Rome M. A. Blackburn Troy Fred Leach Wayne Bumgardner York H. S. Courtney Dover Township Guy Osborne County Health Board Courtney Hinés Cornell Athens City Board Ocongratulates Council Carl A. Frey Ohio University City Health Board Council Athens County E. A. Person Murray City E. J. Person John Mourn E. M. McLeod D. A. Morris L. D. Robinson Athens City-County Athens County Advisory Council County Advisory Council

Common Sense About Constipation

A doctor suggests preventing constipation by addressing its cause rather than curing symptoms. The piece advises increasing dietary bulk with Kellogg's All-Bran, plus ample water, to maintain regularity and avoid discomfort. Kellogg's Battle Creek branding is noted as the maker and retailer.

Kellogg's Battle Creek

Olson Speaks at Athens Kiwanis on American Opportunity

Thor Olson, assistant professor of physical welfare at Ohio University, spoke to the Athens Kiwanis Club on The Privilege of Being an American. He described immigrating from Sweden in 1901 and his early experiences adapting to the United States, concluding that America remains a land of opportunity offering a fighting chance for all.

Athens Kiwanis Club Thor Olson Ohio University United States Sweden Athens Olson America

State allocates million for relief costs across counties

The State Welfare Department approved a $1,000,000 allocation to local subdivisions for November relief costs. Counties receive varied amounts Athens $6,485 Hocking $1,619 Meigs $409. State share at 49.7% nears a 50-50 split, with November total $263,470 less than October. Welfare Director cites program curtailment, WPA expansion and private employment gains as factors. State authorized to spend $1,000,000 for December through March.

State Welfare Department Athens Hocking Meigs Charles L. Sherwood Ohio WPA

West Side Community Program Sees 100 Attend

Athens Recreation Board sponsored event at West Side School attracts over 100 attendees. Lewis Sabo oversees basketball volleyball and badminton with 35 grade school children present. Chester Cromwell discusses January play plans and handicraft classes to be added. Attention urged for separate men and women time slots on Mondays and Thursdays.

Athens Recreation Board West Side Lewis Sabo Chester Cromwell Ohio University Dramatics Sabo

Industrial Arts Delegates Attend National Convention

Lloyd Bjornstad an Athens High School industrial arts instructor and Prof. Charles R Kinison of Ohio University attended the national convention of the American Vocational Association in Grand Rapids Michigan from December 6 to 9. They joined all Industrial Arts Division meetings and toured furniture factories and trade schools. Kinison represented the Ohio University Epsilon Pi Tau chapter at a banquet Friday.

Lloyd Bjornstad Athens High School Charles R. Kinison Ohio University American Vocational Association Pantlind Hotel Grand Rapids Mich Kinison

Infantry Prepares for Inspection on Dec 18

Headquarters Company of the 166th Infantry held close order drill in the Armory Monday night then section work. Preparations for inspection by Battalion Commander Major David R. Smith on December 18 were announced. A drill is scheduled again for Wednesday night at 7 30 p.m.

166Th Infantry David R. Smith

Doctoral Degree Earned by Stamford History Instructor

Stamford history instructor C. D. Samford of Athens High School completed his final oral examination for his Doctor's Degree at New York University last Thursday and Friday. The degree will be conferred in February at the close of the current quarter. His dissertation titled An Experimental Study of the Effects of Teaching Current Events in High School History Classes.

C. D. Samford Athens High School New York University

Night School Enrollment Continues At Athens High

Enrollment for the Athens Community Night School continues this week from 7 to 9 p m at the Athens Senior High School Building. Two short courses in insurance stenography business law and office procedure may limit enrollment in shorthand and typing. Courses include religious education piano voice choral art home economics maid service welding carpentry auto mechanics and elementary education with two levels.

Athens Senior High School

Relief orders to be distributed at multiple towns

Relief orders will be handed out at Waterloo township Alexander Lodi Canaan Bern York Nelsonville Dover Rome Carthage Troy Athens and Trimble on specified Friday Saturday and Monday times. Distribution windows show morning and afternoon slots with a later surplus date to be announced.

Waterloo Township Alexander Lodi Canaan Bern York Nelsonville Dover Rome Carthage Troy Athens City Township Trimble Township

Victim of Fall Taken Home From Hospital

Martha Lou Rose age 15 twin daughter of Mr and Mrs Otto Rose of 395 W State St was moved from Sheltering Arms Hospital to her home after suffering a concussion in a fall at the Rollercade Saturday night Her condition, serious Saturday night, was reported improved today.

Martha Lou Rose Otto Rose W. State St Sheltering Arms Hospital

Public Meeting Invited in Glouster on WPA Relief Needs

Officials announce a Workers' Alliance meeting for all Glouster residents to discuss relief and WPA programs. The gathering will be Wednesday at 6:30 PM in the mayor's office, per secretary John L. Southard of Jacksonville.

Glouster Workers’ Alliance John L. Southard Jacksonville Alliance

Veterans Meeting Planned by Conrath Bean Chapter 37

Disabled American Veterans chapter 37 will meet Thursday December 14 at 7 30 p m in the armory club rooms. Commander Earnest McGraner says any veteran who received hospital care during World War I is eligible for membership. All disabled veterans are invited.

Conrath-Bean Armory Club Earnest McGraner

Hospital admissions and discharges include several area residents

Sheltering Arms Hospital treated Hazel Miller and Mabel Holland for minor operations this morning. Ruth McAllister was admitted Monday night for medical care. Edward and (Mrs.) Linscott welcomed a son Monday evening. An emergency appendectomy occurred Sunday for M. R. Chappel. Nettie Shields had a major operation Sunday. Everett Dixon was admitted Sunday for a minor operation Monday. Charles Beamer and son and Clarence Neal are to be discharged this evening. Will Rose was released this morning. Hulda McCoy Thelma Martin Joe Board and daughter were discharged Sunday. David Pickard was released Monday. A frost heavy enough to blacken vegetation is called a black frost.

Hazel Miller Fern St Mabel Holland New Marshfield Sheltering Arms Hospital Ruth McAllister the Plains Edward Linscott Athens M. R. Chappel Lorrain Lincoln Sts Nettie Shields Everett Dixon Albany Charles Beamer E. State St Clarence Neal Congress Will Rose

Nye Describes English School Life From Westminster to England

Robert E. Nye Jr. of London spoke before the Athens Rotary Club on Ohio University life in England. He described Westminster School founded 1561, daily chapel at Westminster Abbey, and a system of monitors and corporal punishment. Nye contrasted American and British temperaments and predicted two peoples will shape the world’s future.

England Athens Rotary Club Robert E. Nye Jr London Ohio University Chauncey Westminster School Queen Elizabeth Young Nye United States Westminster Abbey Nye

East Athens Storm Sewer Plan Promised by Council

Athens City Council adjourned session promises further legislation to rebuild a storm sewer in East Athens and approves uniting with the Athens County health district. Delegation seeks WPA funding for an additional storm sewer on East Side, while other items address relief funds, purchasing orders, and honor for retiring Dr. J M Higgins.

Athens Athens County Health District J. M. Higgins East Athens East Side Ohio Ave Fern St Oscar Fulton R. J. Studer

Taft Launches Campaign in New England

U S Senator Robert A Taft of Ohio began a New England tour to back his 1940 Republican bid He attacked New Deal bureaucracy and called for a change and reduced federal spending starting with a Portland Maine gathering before about 300 supporters He urged cleaning house in 1940 and a thorough study of government activity.

Boston U.P U. S Robert A. Taft Ohio New England New Deal Roosevelt Taft Portland Portland Club

Driver Fined After Court Street Collision in Athens

M. F. Darst of Athens was fined $100 and costs by Mayor Cliff Cornell after a Saturday night collision on Court Street. Darst was arrested by Police Capt. Charles Maple and Officer Joseph McBride when his car struck a vehicle driven by D. A. Humphrey of Tiltonville at Court and State Streets while Humphrey waited for a signal.

M. F. Darst Athens Cliff Cornell Darst Charles Maple Joseph McBride D. A. Humphrey Tiltonville Humphrey Court and State Sts Court St

Modern Home Gets Telephone Extensions for Christmas

The speaker recalls a family lacking a telephone for years and notes they have finally ordered a telephone with basement and upstairs extensions. The message suggests surprising one's own home with a telephone or extension as a Christmas upgrade.

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