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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1940

Page

5

Urge Farmers Attendance at AAA Meetings

Athens County farmers are invited to the regular monthly Athens County AAA Committee meetings held the first Saturday each month at the county office 14% South Court St Athens Ohio. Frank Pugh says farmers have a voice in the farm program and help finance county administration. The next open meeting is Feb 3 at 1 PM.

Athens County Athens County Aaa Committee South Court St Athens Ohio Frank Pugh Armers Pugh AAA

Former Ohio University Student Dies in Crash

Paul W. Brink of North Lima Ohio, a 1937 Ohio University graduate and former Tau Kappa Epsilon member, died in a car crash near Indiana Pennsylvania while returning from Scranton after visiting his mother. His skull fracture occurred when the car struck a culvert after failing to negotiate a sharp curve.

Athens Indiana Paul W. Brink North Lima Ohio Brink Ohio University Tau Kappa Epsilon Aternity Youngstown Vindicator Scranton

Virgil Newlan Dies After Self-Inflicted Gunshot Near Carbondale

Virgil Maxwell Newlan after a gunshot wound died in a Marietta hospital. Deputies said the 21 year old, married with a two year old, threatened self harm previously and found a hidden shotgun at his parents home. He was taken to Nelsonville doctor then Marietta hospital. funeral set for Saturday at Carbondale Church with burial in Asbury Cemetery.

Virgil Maxwell Newlan Carbondale Marietta Charles Evans B. C. Day Newlan Nelsonville Ben Newlan Mary Asbury Cemetery

Session Meeting Tonight at Presbyterian Church

The Session of the Presbyterian Church will meet this evening at the church at seven o'clock.

The Presbyterian Church

Movement in Athens backs nine county food stamp plan

More than 70 people from seven Southeastern Ohio counties gathered at Hotel Berry to back establishing the food stamp plan. They signed petitions to Secretary Wallace, urged federal support, and described local unemployment and need for surplus food distribution.

Messenger Athens SSS Pace Rive Wallace Ohio Hotel Berry Carl H. Beasley Gordon K. Bush C. M. Gill Henry A. Wallace Meigs Vinton Jackson Hocking Washington Morgan Gallia Perry Beasley Denver U. S. Department of Agriculture Surplus Commodities Corporation Mr. Bush Athens County Hocking County United States House Appropriations Committee Donahey Taft Jenkins

Infant Son Buried At New Marshfield

Charles Albert eight months old son of Hazel Pratt New Marshfield died there yesterday. Funeral services were conducted from Hoodlet Funeral Home in New Marshfield at two this afternoon with burial in the Marshfield cemetery. Grandparents Mr and Mrs John Pratt.

Charles Albert Hazel Pratt New Marshfield Hoodlet Marshfield John Pratt

Wesleyan Quartet to Sing at Mineral Methodist Revival

The Wesleyan Quartet of Athens will sing at Mineral Methodist Church revival services this Friday and Sunday at 7 30 PM announced by the Rev Carroll Chesser. Services are well attended. John Griffin 86 longtime Auburn NH resident and public officeholder for 64 years was noted for lifetime public and social contributions.

Wesleyan Quartet of Athens Mineral Methodist Church Carroll Chesser Auburn N. H John Griffin Blue Lodge The Grange

Big Chief Indian Herb Tonic

An advertised general system tonic made from roots and herbs. It claims to stimulate the appetite aid digestion and relieve occasional constipation. The vendor adds 10 cents per bottle for packing and mailing charges.

Tonto Snake Oil Liniment Advertises Pain Relief

An advertisement promotes Tonto Snake Oil Liniment for use with Big Chief Tonic. It claims relief from neuralgia pains stiff neck muscular cramps muscle stiffness soreness from exertion exposure or fatigue mosquito bites frost bites back chest throat minor sprains and strains of muscles and tendons.

Presbyterian Church To Burn Note Monday

A note-burning ceremony will be held at the Presbyterian Church Monday night to mark the payment of the last note on a debt. Rev. Fred Luchs announced the event with Rev. L W Gishler of Gallipolis as speaker. The ceremony starts at 7 o'clock after a 5:45 potluck supper, with the Every Member Canvass committees meeting at 8.

Presbyterian Church Fred Luchs L. W. Gishler Gallipolis Dean T. C. McCracken F. D. Forsyth H. J. Ong

Honor Roll List From Central Junior High and Grade School

Central Junior High and Central Grade School issue the third six weeks honor roll. Ninety-seven students overall earned no grade below B with high honors for Ursula Green Billy Hammerle and Jauvanta Young. The list includes named seventh eighth and ninth graders across both campuses with numerous scholars in each grade.

Athens Sherman Gilmore Ursula Green Billy Hammerle Jauvanta Young Gretchen Barstow Bill Beckley Marc Biddison Don Bingman Barbara Blume Bob Cable Joan Campbell John Caskey Cleora Coppers Marilyn Covert Mary Daugherty Samuel Davis Paul Farley Francis Frebault Darrell Gibbons Norma Guseman James Haning Lois Hansen Kathryn Hess Wallace LaBaw Vera Labosky Delmar Lee Mary Jane Martin Frank McEwen Mary Nash John Nickoson John Pence Sue Rowland June Schuler Kate Seaman Dick Shoemaker Danny Smith Marjorie Smith Jimmy Stemple Frank Allen Donna M. Ayers Louis Burgett Patricia Connor John Deissle Jean Dow Rhea Nell Downey Jeanne Emrick Grant Ferguson Garland Hesson John Hyre Betty Lou Mead Frances Noble Charles Pierce Edwin Powell Jack Stokes Richard Stone Bill Trautwein Bob Vercoe Helen Bailey Gerald Barringer Martha Caskey Johanna Daugherty Duane Deem Iann Dilley Betty Gaston William Greenless Rachel Hoffman Anna MaeKeever Robert King Kyle McAfee Julian McQuiston Jo Ann Murphey Mary Parestides Dick Paynter Luella Powell Wanda Quest John Reed Elizabeth Riley Lois Shields Veda Shoemaker Annabelle White Edward Wilsey Central Grade School Sally Algeo Joyce Carmichael Genevieve Ferrell Barbara Ann Gibbons Jo Ellen Goddard Donna Jeanne Higgins Nancy Lou Householder Jennie Knox Alice Newcomb Patty Lou Partlow Billy Joe Pinkerton Zoe Baird Thelma Bailey Elsie Driscoll Jean Gorby Bonnie Herron Tommy Powell Patsy Rohrer Lyndall Wooley Peter Young James Algeo Robbie Beckley Diana Crawford Jacquelyn Deem Virginia Haley Ann Hammerle Charlene Harvey Lee Hawk James Hooper Phillip Minnameyer Ann _ Nickoson Thea Parestides Linda Pedigo Jo Ann Tabler Kenneth Wilcox Mary Elizabeth Blaker Norma Jean Dry Marjorie Emrick Donald James Kathleen McAfee Mary Ann Sarver Alice Mae Yoho

Brotherhood Dinner Set for Feb 7 at Christian Church

The annual Brotherhood dinner of the Christian Church is scheduled for Wednesday evening February 7. Potluck dinner starts at 6 30. The program features talks by Rev Gilbert Courtney Chauncey Rev Fred Luchs Presbyterian Dr E A Hanson Ohio University and Rev Neil Crawford Christian Church with special music by the Chauncey quartet and Mr Grafton Cheney of the Presbyterian Church Choir.

Brotherhood

Bolin Funeral Rites To Be Held Friday

Mrs. Ella Brooks Bolin 68 died Wednesday at her home west of Albany. Funeral services set for Friday at 2 p.m. at Albany Baptist Church with burial in Cross Roads Cemetery. Survived by husband Vinton Bolin and four sisters Mrs Bent Robinett Mrs Will Ennis Mrs Richard Bolin and Miss Margaret Brooks all of Albany.

Albany Ella Brooks Bolin Here Albany Baptist Church Cross Roads Cemetery Vinton Bolin Bent Robinett Will Ennis Richard Bolin Margaret Brooks

Singing Evangelist Draws Crowds at Salvation Army Hall

Col. Richard Adby of Toronto known as the singing evangelist leads revival services at the Salvation Army hall drawing large audiences. He shares history of gospel songs as services begin each evening at 7 30.

Richard Adby Toronto Canada Salvation Army Hall Col Adby

Minor and major operations at Sheltering Arms Hospital

Today at Sheltering Arms Hospital Herman G. James Jr. son of Ohio University president underwent a minor operation. Mrs Nellie Ross Albany RD 1 and Mrs Alice Madison 21 N High St Athens underwent major operations.

Herman G. James, Jr Herman G. James Ohio University Sheltering Arms Hospital Nellie Ross Albany R. D Alice Madison N. High St Athens

Eagles Initiate 62 in Remodeled Athens Aerie

The Athens Aerie No. 529 Fraternal Order of Eagles initiated 62 new members in a ceremony at the remodeled lodge on Court and E Carpenter Streets. The drive added 85 new applications in January, totaling 556 members.

Athens Aerie No Order of Eagles Court and E. Carpenter Sts Athens Aerie Conn H. Mann Kansas City Alexander Farrell Zaleski The McArthur Aerie Paul G. Cannon Eagles

Jordan Named Head of Relief in Athens County

By a two to one vote of the Athens County Commissioners L. Jordan was named county relief director effective today. He succeeds Fred Shafer who resigned. Jordan has served as assistant relief director for four months and will earn 150 dollars a month. Commissioner Charlies Stratton, a Republican, opposed the motion.

Athens County L. Jordan Fred Shafer Ira Whitmore Walter Maccombs Jordan Charlies Stratton

Icicles Cling to Florida Fountain in Cold Snap

A photograph from Orlando shows a fountain hung with huge icicles as Florida endures an extreme cold spell. Sam H. Jellison reports snow arriving in Florida with citrus crops and gardens damaged by record cold. Orlando recorded 18 below zero at one point. Asa Bradbury of C. D. Shafer Co. shares a house with Jellison in Orlando.

Sam H. Jellison the Plains Orlando Fla Jellison Florida Asa Bradbury C. D. Shafer Co Athens Mr. Jellison

Masons Plan Friday Smoker in Athens

The York Rite Masons of Athens including Chapter 39 Royal Arch Council 15 and Commandery 15 Knights Templar invite all Athens Masons and visiting brethren to a Friday 7 30 smoker at their Temple Court and Union Streets. Dr Robert J Studer chairs the committee. Entertainment and refreshments will be provided.

York Rite Masons of Athens Royal Arch Masons Knights Templar Court Union Masons of Robert J. Studer Masonic Club

Meal Preparation Class Canceled Feb 2 Meeting Feb 9

The Plains meal preparation class for women will skip the Feb 2 session and resume Feb 9 at 2 p.m. in the Home Economics Department of the school.

Real Cause of Backaches Might Be Kidneys

Many sufferers blame muscles or nerves for back pain but the root cause may be tired kidneys. Doan’s Pills, trusted for over forty years, relieve nagging backache by aiding kidney function and removing waste. Use them for prompt, lasting relief.

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