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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1938

Page

5

Special Train To Carry Athens County Party To Bricker Inauguration

A special train will carry an Athens County delegation of 500 plus to Columbus for John W. Bricker's inauguration as Ohio governor on Monday January 9. The trip includes the Ohio University and Nelsonville High School bands, with nine coaches and a baggage car. The train leaves Athens at 9 a.m. stops in Nelsonville at 9:20, arrives Columbus at 11, and returns that night at 7 after the ceremony.

Athens County Columbus John W. Bricker Ohio J. W. Wilson Republican Executive Committee Ohio University Nelsonville State House Chesapeake & Ohio Athens Athens County Republican Executive Committee

Principal Hosted Dinner for Student Presidents at Athens High

The Athens Senior High School gathered 17 student body and home room presidents for a Christmas dinner at Principal Oliver L. Wood’s home. Tables lit by red candles featured balsam decor and a Christmas tree. Guests Mary Connell and staff helpers Marie Tompkins and Betty Cakenough assisted. gifts were exchanged and games played after songs.

Athens Senior High School Oliver L. Wood Mary Connett Marjorie Tompkins President's Club Betty Cakenougher Alice Maccombs Bob Wilson Gene Schuster Mr. Wood

Ohio U Contributions To Chest Total 2051

Ohio University staff members contributed 2051 to the Community Chest in Athens this year. Approximately 280 staff, average gift about 7.30. Thirteen of twenty campus buildings had 100 percent records, supervised by Dr. E C Class and Prof. C N Mackinnon. Building captains include Karl Krauskopf H R Jolliffe Henry J Jeddeloh William Stehr and others.

Ohio University Athens Mechanicsburg Chubb University the Plains E. C. Class C. N. Mackinnon Karl Krauskopf H. R. Jolliffe Henry J. Jeddeloh William C. Stehr Joseph Thackery Louise Rowland A. H. Rhoads Sarah L. Jones Capt. Frederick Pearson Eunice M. Snyder Opal T. Rhodes Edna E. Felt Amy Allen L. C

Free Speech and the Nazi Press Critique

Dr. John A. Hess analyzes Nazi aims to control foreign and domestic press in Germany, arguing such spoon-feeding stifles intellect and threatens democratic press freedom in America. the piece contrasts American press independence with Nazi propaganda.

John A. Hess Ohio University German Department German Quarterly Germany Nazi Volkspresse Fuehrer Hess Hitler Third Reich Austria Sudetenland

East Side School Festive Christmas Decor Permeates Classrooms

East Side Elementary部ewers a holiday display with wreaths Santas and candy canes in all grades. Sixth graders showcase leatherwork including purses belts coin purses and doll boots while every room features trees bells garlands and seasonal artwork.

East Side

Scout Troop 59 Considers Magazine or Camp Fund Plan

Boy Scout Troop 59 meets at the Methodist Church for an amateur hour and a vote on using profits from Bobcat cushions to fund a magazine subscription for each member or to finance next summer’s Scout Camp. Scoutmaster Lawrence Hayes invites interested volunteers over 12 to attend at 7 PM.

Methodist Church Lawrence Hayes

Christmas Party for the Girl Reserves at Athens High

The Girl Reserves held a Christmas party today at Athens Senior High School in their regular meeting. They exchanged 10-cent gifts and enjoyed a musical program plus refreshments.

Athens Senior High School

Courthouse Activity Details Athens County Dockets and Tax Talk

The Athens County clerk of courts reports five new suit filings including divorces and cognovit actions. 177 titles issued, fees $163.20. Probate notes marriage licenses issued. recorder lists 25 deeds and 51 chattel mortgages. Real estate tax collection postponed to January awaiting rate approval. County schools prepare for a second teachers association meeting at 6 15 tonight with Prof C N Mackinnon as speaker.

Athens County Common Pleas Court Snow Law Southern Ohio Electric Co Nelsonville Arthur Lee Vandergrift Parkersburg W. Va Juanita Marie McCullick Hockingport Joseph Williams Glouster Clemons Tax Commission Athens County Teacher's Association First Christian Church C. N. Mackinnon

Cattle Testing Advances Across Athens County

In Bern Township 117 herds with 575 cattle were tested for contagious abortion using Bangs method. Twelve cattle reacted, five listed as suspects, to be retested in 30 to 60 days. Dr H J Eichorn praised owner cooperation while Ross Wright noted very low infection across Athens County townships and outlined upcoming township tests and a plan meeting for Troy Township cattle owners.

Bern H. J. Eichorn Athens Alexander Township Lee Township Wright Troy Township

Funeral services for W. E Baker Friday

W. E Baker of Union dies in Sheltering Arms Hospital. Funeral services will be at Union Church Friday at 1 30 PM. Friends may call at Olin Baker's home after Thursday noon.

W. E Baker Sheltering Arms Hospital Union Church Union Olin Baker

Buckwheat Cake and Sausage Dinner at Amesville Lodge

Amesville Lodge No. 278 F and A M will host its annual buck wheat cake and sausage dinner Thursday night. New officers will be installed as part of the program which begins at 7 30.

Amesville Lodge No

Exchange club adopts weekly buy-from-firm plan

In New Orleans an Exchange club plan to spur business was approved. Each week one member selects a firm and the rest buy as much merchandise as possible from that business during the week. The sole dissent came from an undertaker.

New Orleans Exchange Club

Japanese lemon tree bears fruit several times a year

Hughes county Oklahoma farmer J. A. Hilliard grows Japanese lemons from a single tree started with seed from Georgia twenty years ago. The fruit appears orange shaped but is slightly larger than a lime and the tree yields harvests three to five times annually.

Dustin Okla Hughes County J. A. Hilliard Georgia

94th Birthday for Civil War Veteran H A Dixon

Civil War veteran H A Dixon turns 94 today living with granddaughter and husband Otis Whaley near Downington. Brother E A Dixon visits. memories include a 1864 Civil War Christmas in Atlanta with dumplings made from war rations. A birthday cake will be shared tonight with dumplings on the table.

Henry A. Dixon Mr. Dixon Otis Whaley Downington E. A. Dixon Alexander Township Whaley Atlanta Whaley Home

Milar Case Delayed by Deafening Debate in Court

In a damages suit of Mrs. Milar versus Viola Burleigh et al for 75000, Mrs. Maude Fenzel admitted using trust funds for her daughter Anna May Milar. Defense objected to questions as 43 exhibits were presented and more papers remained to be entered.

Maude Fenzel Anna May Milar Milar Viola Burleigh Matthew L. Bigger Woolley Fenzel Lawrence Bigger Mrs. Fenzel

Health unit action extended in Athens County

Athens County faced a delay in approving a federal paid assistant for Dr. J. M. Higgins as health commissioner. Federal funds, about $10,000 annually, would be withdrawn if the county rejects the proposed assistant, though Dr. Hartung extended the decision deadline to reconsider and press renewed efforts for approval.

Athens County County Health Board J. M. Higgins Higgins Blaine R. Goldsberry Athens City Board of Health Athens County Medical Society Hartung Ohio F. H. Kreker Columbus Walter H State Department of Health Goldsberry Krecker

Students Hear Ohio U Needs Budget Increase

About 1 000 Ohio University students gathered in Alumni Memorial Auditorium for a morning convocation urging letters to legislators. President Herman G James outlined justifications for higher appropriations and warned of potential cuts. Mortar Board president Carol Seeger and Torch president Robert Reider helped sponsor the drive. A piano program by Paul Fontaine preceded the convocation.

Ohio University Alumni Memorial Ohio Herman G. James Carol Seeger Mortar Board Robert Reider Torch Paul Fontaine

Masons Install Officers at Guysville Lodge

Savanna Lodge No. 466 in Guysville plans installation of officers Thursday night at 7:30. The event marks the formal start of the lodge's new year with members and regional Masons in attendance.

Savanna Lodge No. 466 Guysville

Athens Poultry Program elects officers and plans congress trip

H O Atkins, owner and manager of the Athens Chick Hatchery, was named chairman of the Poultry Program. J G Hope was named vice chairman. F H Sands of the Bank of Athens, treasurer, and Ross Wright, extension agent, secretary. A January meeting will set committees and arrange participation in the World Poultry Congress in Cleveland next summer.

Athens County Cleveland H. O. Atkins Athens

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