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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1941

Page

5

Local Men Sponsor Greece Relief Campaign in Athens Chapter Drive

A broad civic effort led by R. W. Finsterwald aims to raise ten million dollars for civilian relief in Greece. Some fifty local sponsors and solicitors from business and faculty will gather at Hotel Berry for a Wednesday luncheon as part of a nationwide campaign supported by notable Americans and Greek descendants alike.

Greece R. W. Finsterwald Athens Greek War Relief Association, Inc Hotel Berry Greek War Relief Association Lowell Thomas Booth Tarkington Henry Morgenthau James Truskow Adams J. P. Morgan Bather P. Lovejoy Jules 8 Frood Bulletin Ihs Harold S. Vanderbilt Phi Sigma Epsilon Ohio University George J. Margoles Sophionore New Haven

Neil Thomas Named to National Engineering Committee

Neil D. Thomas an assistant professor of civil engineering at Ohio University returned from a mechanical drawing conference in St. Louis where he joined the executive committee of the Society for the Promotion of Engineering Education. He was chosen to serve on a national study committee on mechanical drawing with attendees from Princeton Minnesota Missouri School of Mines Washington Texas A M Illinois Purdue and others as plans for the annual meeting at Ann Arbor Michigan in June were finalized.

Neil D. Thomas Ohio University Washington University St. Louis Society For the Promotion of Engineering Education Ann Arbor Mich Thomas Princeton Innesota Missouri School of Mines Washington Texas A M., Ilinois Purdue Tilindia Tech Carnegie Institute Iowa Lafayette Detroit

Doctor's Olive Tablets Promote Bile Flow and Digestion

A vintage health ad touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetable remedy to stimulate bile flow and aid digestion for constipation and sluggish bile. It claims 90 years of use by Dr F M Edwards with patients, priced 60 cents per box at drugstores.

Woman Injured When Car Crashes Into Tree Near Athene State Hospital

Mrs Nova Casta of Charleston suffered facial lacerations and a bruised hand after the car she occupied crashed into a tree on Richland Ave parkway in front of Ath ens State Hospital. Driver Mrs Mary Raines became confused and the car swerved into the parkway. Howard Parson and Park Casto, also in the car, were uninjured.

Nova Casta Charleston W. Va Sheltering Arms Hospital Richland Ave Athens State Hospital Mary Raines Howard Parson Park Casto

Specialist Will Aid On Farm Accounts

A meeting for Athens County farmers to report on their farm accounts will be held Friday morning at 9 o'clock in the office of Ross Wright in the Post Office Building. Floyd DeLashmutt of Ohio State University will preside and help summarize the accounts. All farmers who want to start a new account this year are invited.

Athens Ross Wright Floyd DeLashmutt Ohio State University Wright

Mrs Kastely Dies at Poston Home

Mrs John Kastely 76 died at her Poston home after a long illness. Her husband died three years ago. She leaves daughters Anna Metro Oakdale Elizabeth and Mary in Hungary and sons Andy and Bela at home and John in Canada. Funeral at the Poston residence Wednesday at 10 am with burial in Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning.

John Kastely Poston Kastely Anna Metro Oakdale Elizabeth Mary Hungary Andy Bela John Canada Calvary Cemetery

Local Births and Admissions Reported at Sheltering Arms

Mrs Hazel Hill of Jacksonville and her infant son were dismissed from Sheltering Arms Hospital on Sunday. Kath Dorr of Mill Street and Je White of Shannon Street were also discharged that day. Carl Phillips and spouse of Athens Route 4 became parents of a son Sunday night. Lena McVay of Union Street was admitted for medical treatment Sunday night. Harry Donley of Glouster Route 4 was admitted Sunday night for an emergency appendectomy.

Hazel Hill Jacksonville Sheltering Arms Hospital Kath Dorr Mill St Je White S. Shannon Carl Phillips Athens Lena McVay FE. Union Bt Harry Donley Glouster

Sideswipe damages two cars. settlement reached

City police report a Sunday sideswipe on Court Street between a Tudor sedan driven by Clay Milar and a parked car owned by Harvey Gilbert. Both left fenders were damaged and the payment for repairs was settled between the two drivers as stated by Officer Joseph McBride.

Clay Milar Stimson Ave Court St Harvey Gilbert W. Union St Sportsman's Grill S. Court St Gilbert Joseph McBride

Guernsey Bull From Valor's Grove Sold to Stewart Buyer

The American Guernsey Cattle Club reports the sale of a registered Guernsey bull named Valor's Grove Farm Laddie 295766 from Dean G. Overly of Peterborough New Hampshire to John Barrows of Stewart.

Guernsey Marysville American GuErnsey Cattle Club Peterborough N. H Dean G. Overly John Barorws Stewart Valor's Grove Farm Laddie

Albany PTA to Meet at High School

The Albany PTA will meet on Tuesday February 25 at 7 30 p m in the high school building.

Albany Pta

Nine Drown When Ice Truck Plunges in St. Lawrence

Nine men drowned when a truck loaded with ice cutters slid into the St. Lawrence River near Longueuil Quebec. The crash occurred on the river ice with local authorities aiding in the rescue and recovery operations.

Longueuil Que St. Lawrence River

New Citizens Honored at Perry County Citizenship Event

Congressman Thomas A. Jenkins was keynote speaker at a Sunday New Lexington meeting honoring about 200 new citizens and first-time voters. The program featured speakers from local organizations, a patriotic program with music, and certificates for each honoree.

Thomas A. Jenkins First Citizens Perry County Citizenship Council New Lexington Hgh United States William P. Wetherall Zanesville Pagies’ Lodge Richard Wilson Lions Club Charles Jaynes John D. Davis C. L. Chute J. O. Newton Hugh McTeague J. L. Bennett Joseph L. Meenan Edward Williams Common Pleas V. S. Mc Gonagle William Switzer Pat Ahern Leo King J. G. McDougal Charles B. McDougal FE. A. Holcomb Rodney Cullen Richard Marrell T. J. Chadwick Matthew J. Letion R. W. Roberts A .P. McTeague George Greenlawn William J. Johnson Emerson C. Wagner Ed Debney William J. Calhoun William J. Barty Charles Smith Dan McGreevy Thomas Catchpole Dr. James Miller Leonf. Forquer William J. Davis N. P

George Biggs Dies Veteran Meigs Teacher

POMEROY STAFF SPECIAL George Biggs age 72 died at home in Bedford Township after nearly 40 years as a school teacher and farmer. Funeral services set for Burlingham Church Wednesday at two, burial in the adjoining cemetery. Survived by a widow and sister Mrs Cinda Carper. Member of Masonic fraternity.

Pomeroy George Biggs Bedford Township Burlingham Biggs Meige County Méigs County Pittsburgh Flora Cinda Carper Masonic Fraternity

Burns Cause Death of Aged Widow in Vinton

Mrs. Mahala Cozad age 86 died after burns suffered when her apron caught fire from an open fireplace Saturday. She died in a Chillicothe hospital after a Saturday injury. Burial was in Bell Cemetery at Allensville. The widow lived alone except for a school child who was with her at night and she leaves four grandchildren.

Snowden Funeral Held at Alexander Church

Funeral services for Guy Snowden, 66, who died at his home in McArthur Sunday night after a heart attack, will be at the Alexander Church in Athens County Wednesday at 10 30 AM. He was a native of Vinton County and leaves wife Anna and son Preston of Pt. Pleasant West Virginia.

Heart Attack Fatal To Mrs Essa Vinyard At 116 Mill St

Mrs Essa Vinyard a retired employee at Athens State Hospital died of a heart attack Sunday morning at Sheltering Arms Hospital. She was at 8 15 o clock. Funeral arrangements had not been completed this afternoon.

Dessa Vinyard Mill St Athens State Hospital Sheltering Arms Hospital

Weather update from Athens reports low temperatures

In Athens the temperature fell to 11 tonight as strong winds eased. Sunday’s high reached 30 with late morning reading at 29.

Athens Mercury

Fire Damages Roof At Richland Church

Fire damaged the roof of Richland Ave Methodist Church on Saturday afternoon. Athens Fire Chief Harold Junod said sparks from the chimney likely started the blaze. About 835 in damage occurred. Chemicals were used to extinguish due to a water hydrant shortage. Repair will begin this week, said pastor Rev. J. H. Baughn.

Richland Ave Athens Harold Junod Junod J. H. Baughn

Officers of ROTC Honor Group Meet

Twenty Pershing Rifles officers from the First Regimental District gathered at Ohio University for the regimental convention. Delegates from Ohio State Dayton Kentucky Cincinnati and others held meetings at Berry Motel and Ohio University banquet rooms. Cincinnati was chosen for the regimental drill meet in May with merit awards presented to Ohio State Dayton and Kentucky delegates.

Pershing Rifles Ohio University Ohio State University University of Dayton Akron University University of Cincinnati University of Kentucky James Sehediker Berry Motel Cincinnati Schediker Ohio State Dayton Kentucky Student Thomas F. McNeill Doris Mann Flist Hotel Berry Armory Rex Koons

Relief impasse outlined for Glouster men

Athens County relief conditions were outlined by Commissioner Charles Stratton at a county board meeting with relief clients from the All-American Organization of Glouster. The delegation spoke of meager seven to eight cent per day family benefits and urged state action as relief funds hinge on $18,000 in state matching and $9,000 in additional funds.

Athens County Charles Stratton Organization of Glouster Stratton Cheater Sanborn Salina Allania Commission Ray Bobo John Hope Board of Commissioners Athens Nelsonville Sanborn

Blood Tonic Claim Promises Easy Energy After Work

An advertisement touts SS8 Blood Tonic 84.8 as a simple remedy to improve digestion and appetite after a day’s labor. It promises increased energy, reduced fatigue, and notes availability in drug stores with a 20 oz bottle and savings.

S.S Beardy Health Ata Saving

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