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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1938

Page

7

Spanish diplomat backs League of Nations for world peace

Salvadore de Madariaga, former Spanish ambassador, urged creation of a world community and a world court at a Ohio University convocation. He argued force rests on law and criticized reliance on national sovereignty amid changing global links. He warned the U S to embrace collective peace and noted the League’s past reverses.

League of Nations Salvadore de Madariaga United States Ohio University Alumni Memorial Auditorium Senor de Madariaga League The

State Civil Service announces Feb exams for 12 positions

The Ohio State Civil Service Commission, led by Carl W. Smith and Ralph W. Emmons, announces examinations on February 24 and 25 for 12 civil service positions including border patrol man, claims referee, farm superintendent, beef cattle herdsman, pharmacist, machine operator, school supervisor, milk sanitarian, and more. Applications must be filed by February 19 with the commission in Columbus. the official bulletin with full qualifications is mailed free to interested applicants.

State Civil Service Commission Classified Service Carl W. Smith Ralph W. Emmons Commission State Tax Commission Industrial Commission Division of Steam Engineers Department of Industrial Relations Lima State Hospital Ohio State University Department of Education Department of Health The Columbus

WPA Employment Up in Southeast Ohio District Three

District Three covering 17 counties in Southeastern Ohio reports 16 192 WPA workers across 119 projects. Athens Belmont Gallia Guernsey Hocking Jackson Lawrence Meigs Monroe Morgan Muskingum Noble Perry Pike Scioto Vinton Washington counties list workers per county and number of projects.

WPA Ohio L. C. Gibson Athens Athens County Belmont Gallia Guernsey Hocking Jackson Lawrence Meigs Monroe Morgan Muskingum Noble Perry Pike Scioto Vinton Washington

K of C Leader Named By Cleveland Mayor

Mayor Harold H. Burton of Cleveland appoints Frank G. Jones as special assistant city law director. Jones will handle litigation over the renewal of the Cleveland Railway Co. franchise after years of negotiations without agreement. Jones, recently in his second term as state head of the Knights of Columbus, has strong regional ties.

Harold H. Burton Cleveland Frank G. Jones Cleveland Railway Co Burton Jones Knights of Columbus Athens

Students May Enroll At OU Friday Night

Ohio University registrar will stay open until 8 p m Friday to register students for night classes who were unable to enroll last week. The treasurer’s office will be open 7 to 8 p m to receive student fees.

Ohio University F. B. Dilley

Call Endorsed by Democrats for State Central Committeeman

John Call of Nelsonville won endorsement from the Athens County Democratic Executive Committee for the state central committeeman post in the Tenth District. The seat will be decided at the August 8 primary. Call, WW II veteran, holds local and county party roles and serves as Elks Lodge custodian.

John Jack) Call Nelsonville Athens County Democratic Executive Committee John Halliday Gallipolis Call Democratic Central Committee The Elks Lodge

Athens Fishermen Open 1938 Season

Wendell Moore and Wesley Luman, of Athens, fished Margaret's Creek on Sunday and returned with six catfish and one seven pound carp. Moore kept a four pound catfish to mount, and the pair, despite rain, used a pup tent to stay dry. Some fish were eaten at a Sunday night fry, while the rest fed their planned temporary fish diet.

Wendell Moore Wesley Lyman Athens Izaak Walton Margaret's Creek Margaret’s Creek Moore Luman

Major surgeries reported at Sheltering Arms Hospital

At Sheltering Arms Mrs Olive Timmons Amesville underwent a major surgical operation this morning at the Sheltering Arms Hospital. Mrs Dorothy Hill Dexter underwent a major operation last night.

Olive Timmons Amesville Sheltering Arms Hospital Dorothy Hill Dexter

Athens Weather Summary Yesterday and Today

The high in Athens yesterday reached 64 degrees, with a low near 39 degrees. Today at noon the temperature was 38 degrees, and rainfall measured 0.15 inches.

Athens Aowest Point

Judge Tyroler Cleared. Return Planned to Athens County Court

Judge Louis Tyroler convalesces at 120 Lancaster St after a minor operation and expects to resume duties at Athens County Probate Court next Monday.

Louis Tyroler Lancaster St Athens County

Rowland Addresses Scouts Hold Honor Court Tonight

Judge Rowland motivates Troop 59 at Methodist Church judging scouting’s path to manhood and law-abiding service. The 1938 charter for Troop 59 was presented by Roy Dupler as part of National Boy Scout Week events in Athens.

F. Rowland Methodist Church Judge Rowland Boy Scouts of America Rowland Kiwanis Club Roy Dupler C. M. Bowman Clarence Kelch Laurence Hayes Hayes Clifford Knowton Ralph Dalton, Jr Hock- Hocking Athens C. D. Samford Ted Preston Ralph Dalton James Williams Gerald Ashwill Court of Honor

Signs of Spring in Union Athens County District

An 18 inch snake basked in warm sun at Union near the Athens Country Club found by Everett Penrod several days ago. Residents report robins in the district as another sign of spring.

Union Athens Country Club Everett Penrod

Gold Medal Haarlem O i Capsules Advertised for Kidney Relief

An old advertisement touts a cheap stimulant and diuretic to flush waste from kidneys and stop night awakenings. It claims Gold Medal Haarlem Oi Capsules from Haarlem in Holland as the remedy, listing symptoms like backache puffiness and burning on urination.

Doan Haarlem

Edward Foreman Dies At Home Of Brother In Meigs County

Edward Foreman 73 longtime Meigs County resident died last night at the home of his brother Harvey Foreman where he lived at Pratts Fork after several months illness. Born in Lawrence County he came to Meigs as a child and worked on farms for years. He never married and is survived by five brothers Richard and Harvey of Pratts Fork B K of Clarks Chapel S P of Shade and Elmer of Albany. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Shade F Edward Foreman Meigs County Harvey Foreman Pratts Fork Lawrence County Mr. Foreman Richard Harvey B. K Clarks Chapel S. P Shade and Elmer Albany

Merchants Urged to Submit Relief Bills in Athens County

Officials from the state auditor's office concluded the first examination of the Athens County Relief Office reporting the office is well organized and operating at 100 percent. Merchants are urged to submit all relief orders and back bills by week’s end as a new uniform form system begins February 15. The relief program expands food and clothing eligibility for direct relief recipients and Old Age pensioners with monthly surpluses distributed. 482 individuals were on relief rolls in January.

The State Auditor Athens County Relief Office Fred C. Shafer Athens County Miss Fleming O. P. van Schoick Shafer Athens Columbus Washington St

Beavers Featured in Ottawa Peace Tower Arch Design

The beaver emblem will occupy the arch fronting Parliament Hill as a mother beaver with her nine offspring, symbolizing the nine provinces. Cleo Soucy is the sculptor in charge and Allan Keefer the architect for the design.

Ottawa Canada Peace Tower Parliament Hill Cleo Soucy Allan Keefer Dominion

CCC Applications Near Fifty in Athens County

Nearly 50 applications for CCC enrollment have been made this month in Athens County, according to Fred C. Shafer, the Selecting Agent. No official quota yet from Columbus, but an enrollment figure is expected soon as applications continue to swell.

CCC Fred C. Shafer Columbus Civilian Conservation Corps Service Athens County

Kellogg All-Bran Promotes Bulk for Bowel Regularity

The ad promotes Kellogg's All-Bran as a breakfast cereal that adds bulk to stool and supports intestinal health with vitae min B. It suggests daily consumption, either as cereal or baked into muffins, plus ample water. Kellogg's is made in Battle Creek and sold by grocers.

Kellogg's Kellogg Battle Creek

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