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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1938

Page

5

Scouts Celebrate Twenty Eighth Anniversary and Charter Presentations

At a father and son banquet in the Christian Church Mayor C C Cornell urged Troop 55 to stay with scouting as part of the city’s twenty eighth anniversary observance. Gerald Ashwill noted the growth to over 1.5 million members. Elks Lodge presented Troop 52’s charter at Elks Hall for boys from Athens County Children’s Home. Troop 59’s charter by Kiwanis Club followed, with Judge O F Rowland speaking at First Methodist Church.

Boy Scouts C. C. Cornell Christian Church Cornell Foster Cornwell Gerald Ashwill Hock-Hocking Roy Dupler Harold McCune Charles Messner Athens Lodge of Elks Elks’ Hall Dupler Athens County Richard Wilson Mr. Dupler Lodge Gordon Gray John Kircher C. L. Jordan Harold Rose Kiwanis Club Scout Club First Methodist Church Common Pleas O. F. Rowland

Release Millfield Man On $200 Bond Today

Herman North of Millfield was released on $200 bond after pleading not guilty to a lar ceny charge before Magistrate T R Bennett. Paul James of Millfield swore an affidavit that North stole $100 from him on Sept 29, and Sheriff C W Bayless made the arrest.

Herman North Millfield T. R. Bennett Paul James North James Bennett C. W. Bayless

Three Days Cough Warning and Creomulsion Offer

A classic advertising notice promotes Creomulsion as a remedy for coughs chest and bronchial irritation claiming it relieves danger signals and helps the body heal. It guarantees a refund if not fully satisfied and urges asking for the genuine Creomulsion without hyphen or mis-spellings.

All's Luxury at Hospital For Lovable Aristocrat

Sharen Louise Bailey nine days old weighs 2 pounds 1 ¼ ounces and has private nursery quarters at Sheltering Arms Hospital. She is fed every two hours by Miss Rosina Flowers with a medicine dropper and kept warm in an incubator that looks like a basin. Sharon enjoys a pampered life while she remains in the nursery before moving to Gloucester home in a few weeks. Other babies in the nursery include Robert Wood Bentley Mary Louise Stehr Thomas Morrison and Donald Burcher.

Jes Ssievers Sharen Louise Bailey Sheltering Arms Hospital H. H. Bailey Sharon Robert Wood Bentley William Bentley S. College St Mary Louise William Stehr Second St Thomas Morrison Morrison Burns W. State St Donald Burcher Junior Miller Middleport Sharon Louise

Honor Pupils Announced at Junior High

Principal S E Gilmore announced the honor roll for the third six weeks at Athens Junior High and Central Elementary. Eligibility required no failures and an average of B or higher. The list spans ninth through second grades, naming numerous students by name.

S. E. Gilmore Athens Central Betsy Bailey Bert Barnes Max Baughman Jane Bayless Phyllis Bean Mary Virginia Bingman Judy Birge Betty Brooks Doris Buck Joe Dilley Bernadine Dresher Jane Finsterwald Mary Margaret Graham Bertha Grimes Jean Herron Martha Hoisington Margaret Josten William Knox Elizabeth Kolenich Elizabeth Krecker Joan Mathews Dorothy McAllister Billy Musgrave George Peckham Lewis Pierce Helen Radford Ruth Reeder Billy Roberts Thelma Sams Gene Schuster Albert Seaman Patsy Sherrard Lois Sickels James Robert Williams Joe Williams Carl Wood Frank Baker Martha Caskey Martha Cottingham Martha Lou Dowler John Farley Kenneth French Gladys Gilkey Betty Griswold Ruth Ann Grover Betty Jane Harris Betty Henderson Annabelle Houck Herman James Evan Jones Gene Kissner George Lohrman Ruth Mason Henry Miller Dorothy Ann Pearson Bill Pendry Jo Ann Stewart Mary Jeanne Williams Freda Young Betty Allen Donna Marie Ayers Mary Jane Beckley James Burt Vyrian Casley Betty Gaston Roy Geisinger Richard Gross Anna MaeKeever Robert King Evelyn Kittle Robert Lee Jo Ann Murphy James Myska Julian McQuiston Dick Paynter Luella Quest John Reed Elizabeth Riley Jean Slagle Claudine Steppe Jean Westfall Annabelle White Frank Allen Louis Burgett James Cumley Mary Geisinger Billy Hammerle Allene Holmes Louise Mason Vernon McKibben Betty Lou Mead Edwin Powell Dorothy Stalder Jack Stokes Jean Tyron Joan Algeo Cleora Coopers Ted Lohrman Mary Elizabeth Nash June Sc Diana Crawford Alice France Virginia Haley Ann Hammerle Lee Hawk James Hooper Philip Minameyer Billy Nash Richard Romine Mary Varnes Lillian Wilson

Two Are Fined Before Mayor Cornell Tuesday

John Cornell of Canaanville pleaded guilty to a fighting charge filed last October and was fined ten dollars and costs by Mayor Cliff Cornell. Lute McConaha of Luhrig pleaded guilty to intoxication and also fined ten dollars and costs. in default of payment he was sent to the county jail.

John Cornell Canaanville Cliff Cornell Lute McConaha Luhrig Cornell

Red Cross Test Results Promote 26 Lifesaving Class Members

Twenty six members of the Red Cross Life Saving Class are now eligible for appointment to the Red Cross Examiner Class. The class, led by George T. Costello of Winter Haven Florida, and Ohio field representative, included 15 hours of instruction with lectures, films, and water drills. Those passing the exam include Beulah Graham Ashwell, Maria Boerlage, Audrey Callander, Gordon Dow, Harry Ellerman, Harry A. Fiedler, Jeanice Finch, Mary Graham, Joseph G. Hague, Herbert Kadison, Charlotte LaTourrette, Frederick H. Lenczyk, Russell G. Michael, Irving Miller, Dorothy Nicholas, Margaret Nunemaker, Arthur Rhoads, Joseph Roeble, Jean Licha, Miss C. E. Spencer, Maurice E. Strayer, Ralph Thorne, James O. Trudeau, Charles Weber, Jane White, and Leo Wildeman.

Red Cross George T. Costello Winterhaven Fla Ohio Beulah Graham Ashwell Maria Boerlage Audrey Callander Gordon Dow Harry Elerman Harry A. Fiedler Jeanice Finch Mary Graham Joseph G. Hague

Nelsonville Lumber Co Wins $25.75 Judgment in Guy Case

An Athens Common Pleas Court jury awarded Nelsonville Lumber Co a $25.75 judgment against Mrs. Effie Guy in a suit seeking $392.30 for materials used on the Guy house. Guy claimed payment to her contractor John Fellum covered the bill, while plaintiff argued Mrs. Guy remains responsible under an alleged agreement. Materials were furnished Sept 1 1935 and the verdict covered screens bought by Mrs. Guy.

Athens

Ground lizards spotted early signal spring in Athens Township

William Bailey of 43 Depot St reports six small ground lizards nesting on leaves behind his home. He says their appearance this morning proves spring has come down to earth, noting reptiles have never appeared before April 1 in prior years.

William Bailey Athens Township

Automatic verdict in $717 suit in Athens County Court

A. C. Kontner of Nelsonville withdrew his defense in a Bankers Commercial Corp. suit for 717.99 filed in Athens County Common Pleas Court. The plaintiff said Kontner bought beauty parlor equipment from Rice and Rice, Inc. and defaulted on a note due July 15, 1936, triggering an automatic judgment.

Athens County Common Pleas Court A. C. Kontner Nelsonville Bankers Commercial Corp Chicago Kentner Rice and Rice, Inc Ohio Corporation

Relief Officials Require NRS and Social Numbers

Township leaders in Athens County urged relief applicants to provide both social security and NRS numbers on every application. Fred Shafer said employable individuals must supply NRS numbers while all applicants need social security numbers. Those lacking numbers should obtain them at the Post Office. employable persons must have registered with the NRS within 90 days.

Athens County Fred Shafer Shafer

Yeager Held to County Court on Intoxication Charge

Arraigned before Magistrate T. R. Bennett William Yeager pleaded not guilty and was held to Common Pleas Court Bond set at 100 dollars but not posted Constable Frank White arrested him on the complaint of Mrs. Ella Yeager

T. R. Bennett William Yeager Common Pleas Court Frank White Ella Yeager

Richland Class Plans Valentines and Dinner Fundraiser

The Richland Progressive Class of Richland Avenue M. P. Church meets Friday at 7 30 p m with William Smith as devotional leader and Carrie Burson in charge of entertainments. Guests bring a five cent Valentine. Host and hostesses are Mr and Mrs Denver Gooding and Mr and Mrs G R Shafer. They plan a chicken dinner for February 24.

Richland Ave. M. P William Smith Carrie Burson Denver Gooding G. R. Shafer

Hospital Patients Enter Sheltering Arms For Major Surgery

Mrs Edward Timmons of Ames ville was admitted to Sheltering Arms Hospital last night for a major operation scheduled Thursday morning. Mrs Charles Minister of 66 Franklin Ave and Mr Delno Pratt of 23 S Court St entered the hospital for observation the same night.

Edward Timmons Amesville Sheltering Arms Hospital Charles Minister Franklin Ave Delno Pratt S. Court St

Birth of Dixie Lou Kirkendall is announced

Mr and Mrs Homer Kirkendall of 460 Richland Avenue welcome their daughter Dixie Lou born Sunday February 6 weighing nine pounds This is the couple's first child.

Homer Kirkendall Richland Ave Dixie Lou

West Side Children Prepare Valentines and Projects

West Side School students prepare for Monday parties with Valentine boxes and stuffed cards. First graders shop with play money while second graders display cardboard occupations. A third grade Eskimo scene features dolls, fur clothing, and a painted northern lights backdrop.

West Side Miss Darst Lucy Fitch Perkins East West

Tickets Move Briskly for Republican Rally

Brisk ticket sales were reported today by Athens County Republican Club president John S. Dalton for a county wide rally and dance at Hotel Berry Thursday night. Speakers include Myron B. Gessaman and William McCullough. Tickets are sold in multiple towns including Athens Carbon dale Albany Nelsonville Glouster Trineble Cool ville.

John S. Dalton Athens County Republican Club Hotel Berry Dalton Myron B. Gessaman Columbus William McCullough Ohio House of Representatives Athens Rita Pollock Mr. Prater Carbondale Coe’s Hardware Albany Harry Evans Nelsonville George Rose Glouster Earl Johnson Trineble John Alden Charles White Coolville

Good Deeds Marking Birthday Celebration of Athens Scouts

Athens scouts celebrate the twenty eighth anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America with a Week of good deeds and public displays. Troop 54 shows leather weaving metal and carving crafts. Troop 55 highlights uniforms and gear. Troop 56 features merit badge posters. Troop 59 displays a five foot first class badge with jamboree photos. Best display to be chosen later.

Athens Boy Scouts Boy Scouts of America Ohio Electric Co Harold McCune Beckley Kerr Hardware Carpenter Hardware Kiwanis

Kerr Aids in Hardware Convention Plans in Columbus

M. M. Kerr Athens hardware dealer helps prepare for the Ohio Hardware Association Convention opening February 15 at Deshler Wallick Hotel Columbus. He serves on the exhibition committee arranging a half million dollar hardware and electrical display in Columbus Auditorium during the three day event. National Hardware Week to run May 9 to 14 with dealers urged to boost advertising and offer buying incentives as spring peak buying approaches.

Columbus M. M. Kerr Athens Ohio Hardware Association Deshler- Wallick Kerr Columbus Auditorium Rivers Peterson

Weather snapshot from Athens shows cool conditions

Yesterday's high reached 60 and the low dipped to 32. Noon today recorded 57 degrees as the city stays cool and dry.

Athens

Stage Sit-Down In Fort Worth Over Package Store Law

Texas liquor inspectors conducted a sit-down protest in three Fort Worth taverns amid rumors that liquor sales violated the state package store law. They passed the interval by smoking drinking coffee playing the phonograph and reading newspapers.

Fort Worth Tex Texas

Mendocino County Uses Sound Films For Rural Students

Ukiah Calif. isolated school districts will receive seven sound films as part of the counties new visual education program. The series targets children who have never seen or heard a talkie and marks the first glimpse of modern cinema for many students.

Ukiah Cal Mendocino County

Beechel to Speak on Adult Education at Athens High

Dr Edith E Beechel of Ohio University will discuss Progressive Education as Related to Adult Education at 730 tonight in Athens Senior High School as part of the night school program. She will take questions after her remarks and the group meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays each month.

Edith E. Beechel Ohio University Athens Senior High School Beechel

Conrath Bean Chapter to Meet in Athens Armory

The Conrath Bean Chapter of the Disabled Veterans of the World War will hold a meeting at the Athens Armory Thursday night February 10 at 7 30 o'clock.

Conrath Bean Athens

Stanses Announce Birth Of Daughter Judith Rosa

Mr and Mrs James Lee Stans announce the birth of a daughter Judith Rosa Stans at Albany Road on Monday February 7 the baby born on the maternal grandmother s birthday.

James Lee Stansbury Albany Road Judith Rosalie

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Kiks Lodge ELKS Millfield Man Ze Clonial Finance Impanyy Athens, O Lumber Company Chicago Corporation Yeager Richland N-O-T-I-C-E Athens CO. Gasoline Retail Dealers Assoc. S Eagles Lodge Hall Carpenter One St Lancey HEC Bep Cobsaausher Sec'y P. B. Burns, Pres Lamborn Central Ave. M. E. Church Walsh Electric Shop Columbus and Southern Optometric Service Court Talkies First Mortgage Athens, Ohio Dr. Beechel Carter Cla Kentecky Tab E. Orchard Orchard Vy Ae Kentucky Reali Athens National Bank Member Federal Reserve System
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