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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1941

Page

5

Twenty Two Courses Planned in Southern Ohio District

Ohio University outlines a National Engineering Defense Program expansion with 22 courses across Marietta Portsmouth Ironton Zanesville Logan and other cities. Courses include cost accounting time and motion study steam generator theory industrial organization and scientific management and various engineering topics. Dean William M Young reports over 250 applications while final approvals are expected soon with six more courses possible.

Ohio University Ohio Herman G. James William M. Young College of Applied Science Washington Marietta Portsmouth Ironton Zanesville Logan Dean Young Defense

Olive Tablets Promote Bowel Health and Digestion

An рекламelike note encourages lifestyle changes to prevent constipation and promote digestion. It touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetable remedy to stimulate liver bile and soften bowel movements, claiming long use by Dr F M Edwards and listing prices for drugstores.

Dr. Edwards F. M. Edwards

Bricker Asked in Wire To Plug from Ring President

Governor Bricker told Ohio University Founders Day audience that a telegram from Ohio State University president Bevis congratulated the university. He said a telegram from an OHIO University fraternity asked him to plug their prom king candidate and proposed nominating an ROTC sponsor in the guard of honor.

Herman G. James John W. Bricker Ohio University Howard L. Bevis Ohio State University Bricker Columbus Athens Fraternity Guard of Honor Memorial Auditorium

Legionnaires Asked to Register for Work at Post Home

Legionnaires register for voluntary defense service at the K. T. Crossen Post home in S Court Street. H. H. Sands of the Ohio State Employment Service arranges daily visits this week to sign for the employment service and to collect details for possible placement in defense industries. Registration hours are 1 to 5 p m and 7 30 to 9 p m today Thursday Friday and 8 30 to noon and 1 to 5 on Saturday.

K. T. Crossen S. Court St H. H. Sands, Logan Ohio State Employment Service The Employment Service Legion Home J. P. Cumley the Legion

Rothwell To Speak At Pilgrim Church

Mel Thomas Rothwell former Port Huron reporter and Ohio University student leads a Wednesday Bible study at Pilgrim Church Congress and Washington Streets at 7 30 PM. He resigned in 1935 to study for the ministry and will graduate in June. Tonight’s topic is John Wesley and Early Methodism with a later talk on What John Wesley Taught. A question box will accompany the sessions.

Mel Thomas Rothwell Port Huron Mich Ohio University Pilgrim Church Congress Washington Sts Rothwell John Wesley

New York Youths Fined by Mayor for Train Boarding

John Moore age 19 and George Moore age 18 of New York City were arraigned before Mayor Cliff Cornell and pleaded guilty to unlawfully boarding a train. Each was fined $25 and costs by the B&O Railroad detective A. S. Sutter. Unable to pay, they are held in city jail while their records are reviewed.

John Moore George Moore New York City Cliff Cornell A. S. Sutter California Sutter

No Confirmation on Report of Shooting In Athens

A widely circulated Athens report claimed Captain Carmichael of the National Guard connected with Camp Shelby was involved in a shooting incident. The Messenger sought confirmation from the Associated Press at Camp Shelby for hours but found no verification.

Athens Carmichael Athens National Guard Camp Shelby Associated Press

Wright Field Chief from Marietta Joins Dayton Air Lab

Col. Lester T. Miller, who calls himself a boy from the hills of Southeastern Ohio, assumed command Tuesday of Wright Field Dayton the air corps largest test and research laboratory Miller a Marietta native and cousin of Mrs. E. L. Nye Fort St Athens takes over the post amid duties as head of the facility.

Lester T. Miller Ohio Wright Field Dayton Air Corps Colonel Miller Marietta E. L. Nye Fort St Athens

Dr Beechel Heads to Atlantic City Conference

Dr Edith Beechel principal of University Elementary School will attend the Fourth Joint Conference on Teacher Education in the United States in Atlantic City. Mrs Marie Quick and Miss Esther Dunham will accompany and participate in sessions on Laboratory Communities in Teacher Education and Curriculum of the Laboratory School.

Edith Beechel University Atlantic City United States Marie Quick Esther Dunham Beecher Dunham

Club Members Asked To Return Tickets

Tickets allocated to Bachelor Club members must be returned by Monday February 24. Return options include Miss Margaret Flory at the church office or the manse at 15 North College Street, as stated by Rev. Fred E. Lachs. Campus members at Ohio University may hand returns to Miss Arlot Olson in the library.

Presbyterian Book Review Margaret Flory North College St Fred E. Lachs Ohio University Arlot Olson

Sheltering Arms reports births and hospital admissions

Sheltering Arms Hospital records a daughter born Tuesday afternoon to Mr. and Mrs. Elwyn Dorr of 84 Mill St. Frank Gail Jr. of Glouster Route 4 was injured in a mine accident and admitted Tuesday after eye injury. Mrs. Bessie McBride of 202 W Washington St. admitted for minor surgery. Mrs. Wilfred Smith and infant daughter of 150 Grosvenor St. discharged. Mr. Pearl Brown of Millfield Route 2 released yesterday.

Elwyn Dorr Mill St Sheltering Arms Hospital Frank Gail, Jr

Bricker urges more school funding while defending education

Ohio Governor Bricker regrets limited tax funds for schools and relief agencies. He notes education has long been a state priority, cites 1940 state support of 50 million for elementary and high schools, and argues for stronger local government, civic responsibility, and moral values to safeguard democracy amid new frontiers in science and industry.

Ohio Ohio University America

Solos Highlight Athens High Band Concert

Five of thirteen selections at the Athens High School Band concert Thursday night will feature soloists from the ensemble. The program includes trumpet, clarinet, trombone and piano solos by named students, plus a joint Junior and Senior High Band finale and a list of participating performers.

Athens High School Lake Rosamunde Schubert Herbert Junod Bill Lee Bob Wakefield Fred Rosser Brockton Hayes Arthur Yoho Berkely Frost Godard Light Cavalry von Suppe Raymond Jane Maccombs Yoder Clarke Nola Helen Radford Frangkiser Buchtel Dvorak Leonard Bill Abraham Robert Ayers Dwight Bowles Wendell Drake Max Duncan Rex Farrow Robert Hart Bob Hawk Sallie Hawkins George Hooper John Hyre Donald James Conrad Josten Jane Lee Laughlin Frank Mansfield Mary Marcinko William Puckey Dick Thompson Austin Wiley Richard Whitehouse George Beasley Tom Davis Bill Edleman Gerald de Pew

Local Clay Used In Modeling Project By Second Grade

Second grade students at University Elementary School under Miss Helen M. Evans use local clay to model small pitchers ashtrays and dishes. Student teachers Elizabeth Brelsford Hope Spidell and Grace Turley assist as the clay is gathered washed strained and refined for firing and glazing at Crooksville pottery after Christmas gifts were made for parents.

University Helen M. Evans Miss Evans Elizabeth Brelsford Hope Spidell Grace Turley Crooksville Pottery

Temperature Dips to Ten Degrees in Athens Area

A strong wind kept temperatures low as Athens fell to 10 degrees Tuesday night and remained near that level into early morning. The day’s high was 52 degrees, six degrees cooler than Monday, with noon temperature at 18 degrees.

Athens

Mrs. Fulton's Mother Dies at Coal Grove

Mrs Mary Williams Campbell 80 wife of Dr Frank Campbell and mother of Mrs Oscar Fulton of Athens died yesterday at the family home in Coal Grove near Ironton. Funeral services 10:30 Thursday at home with interment in Ironton Cemetery. Survived by husband daughter and three grandchildren Jack Betty and Ben Fulton. Father Capt Isaiah Williams Ohio River boat owner and Civil War captain. Brother the late Dr Frank Williams of Portsmouth served with the Red Cross in the Orient during World War I.

Mary Williams Campbell Frank Dr. Campbell Oscar Fulton Athens Coal Grove Ironton Campbell Fulton Jack Betty Ben Fulton Isaiah Williams Frank Williams Portsmouth Red Cross

Glen Burson Fined After Assault Plea in Athens

Glen Burson a farmer of Route No 1 Athens pleaded guilty to assault and battery before Mayor Cliff Cornell and was fined 25 dollars plus costs. He was arrested Monday night on Court Street by Police Officer Charles Maple.

Glen Burson Athens Cliff Cornell Burson Court St Charles Maple

PTA Plans Program for Monday at the School

The PTA will meet Thursday at 7 PM at the school to celebrate Founders Day. A members play, a musical program, and refreshments are planned and a large attendance is expected.

Longstretch Pta

Radio broadcast on WPA lunch program announced

A radio broadcast about the WPA school lunch program will air Friday February 21 from 3 to 3 15 p m on Station WHIZ Zanesville. The announcement came from County Superintendent F J Taylor.

WPA WHIZ Zanesville F. J. Taylor

Two Cars Sideswipe on Route 278 Near Vinton County

State patrolmen report two cars collided on Route 278 just over the Vinton County border. C. W. Lauffer, 57, of Columbus, drove north while Paul Hall, Union Furnace, headed south when the accident occurred.

Vinton County C. W. Lauffer Columbus Paul Hall Union Furnace

Miner Carl Hess Dies From Hanna Mine Crush Injuries

Steubenville reports Piney Fork coal miner Carl Hess died from injuries after a motor crushed him in the Hanna Mine. The tragedy underscores dangerous conditions faced by workers in the region's mining industry.

Steubenville Carl Hess Piney Fork Hanna

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