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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1940

Page

5

Coal Industry Problems Hit Athens Ohio Meeting

2,800 Athens County coal miners are out of work despite 10,000 acres of good coal in Sugar Creek and 2,470 acres at Bailey Run. Daugherty urged cooperation between miners and operators to find solutions while praising the Ohio Coal Foundation’s promotion efforts and plans for an Ohio Coal Week and a larger State Fair display.

Canaanville Athens Carbondale Fairmont W. Va Cincinnati Sugar Creek Bailey Run Hamley Run Luhrig Ohio Ohio Coal Foundation Daugherty Dr. E. LeFever Glouster F. J. Taylor Athens Kiwanis Club Harry Mettler Coal Foundation Mettler Charles Wallace Neil House Franklin County Wallace Cedar Point Fair Jaffer T. M. “Wolfe Ralph Parks Nelsonville M. J. Lennan Perry County Paul Wingert Chicago Howard C. Edwards Zanesville Georgia Kilpatrick Foundation Charles Guipther Jacksonville Lawrence Murphy

Britain abandons Scapa Flow base after Royal Oak torpedoing

Prime Minister Winston Churchill told the House of Commons that Britain has abandoned use of the Scapa Flow naval base following the torpedo attack on the battleship Royal Oak by a Nazi U boat.

London U.P Great Britain Scapa Flow Royal Oak Winston Churchill House of Commons

Henry Wolfe To Speak at OU Assembly

Henry C Wolfe foreign correspondent and author of The German Octopus speaks at Ohio University Memorial Auditorium at 10 am about Will Hitler Have a Fatal Accident Commentators praise objective discussions of world affairs Wolfe has 22 years Europe experience and decorations from six countries.

Ohio University Henry C. Wolfe Memorial Auditorium Wolfe Hitler Europe the Atlantic Monthly Harpers the American Scholar New York Times Magazine Saturday Review of Literature Current History

Injunction Granted In Partnership Suit

A temporary restraining order was granted by Judge O F Rowland to Jessie Owen in her suit against Don Linscott over the dissolution and settlement of a partnership formed November 22 1937 and operating from April 1 1938 to February 5 1940. Owen alleges Linscott abandoned the business, moved away, and took partnership assets including livestock, farm implements, grain and other items. The petition seeks dissolution of the partnership, a receiver to liquidate assets, and a final settlement of debts and assets.

Common Pleas O. F. Rowland Jessie Owen Don Linscott Linscott

Luella Clark Dies at Sister's Torch Home

Mrs Luella Russell Clark died Monday at her sister Mrs Frank Clark home in Torch Funeral services set for Torch M E Church Wednesday at 10 30 a m with Rev E B Dean officiating She is survived by her son Oscar Clark of Frost D AT REGIONAL MEETING Lieut Harold E Chadwick and Sec Lieut Everett E Barnhart Headquarters Co Second Battalion 166th Infantry attended a 166th Regimental officers meeting Sunday afternoon in Columbus where questions were discussed.

TORCH Luella Russell Clark Frank Clark M. E. Church E. B. Dean Harold E. Chadwick Everett E. Barnhart Headquarters Co Second Battallion 166Th Infantry 166Th Columbus

Family Night Planned at Murray City M E Church

Family night and a fellowship meeting set for 6 p m March 5 at Murray City M E Church. Attendees are asked to bring a covered dish and sandwiches or fruit.

Murray City M. E

Koon Held To Await Action By Prosecutor

Koon 26 was arrested Saturday night in the death of neighbor Hiram Robinett 56 at Deanville. Robinett died at Sheltering Arms Hospital about noon Sunday after a head injury from a shotgun butt. Charges had not been filed by noon today. investigation paused due to sheriff’s office workload. further action likely late tonight or Wednesday.

Massey Koon Deanville Hiram Hi) Robinett Athens City Koon Charles Bayless B. C. Day Robinett Sheltering Arms Hospital Bayless

Officials Deny Soliciting or Getting Money

Officials deny soliciting or receiving funds linked to a county procurement. Testimony shows 85 cents per ton paid for 15 000 tons by Ohio River Sand and Gravel Corp as the lowest quote, while first and second offers exceeded one dollar per ton. Maccombs describes trucks used on road jobs and disputes county authority over purchases. A courtroom clash prompts the judge to rebuke counsel and call for court-focused remarks.

Ohio River Sand and Gravel Corp Maccombs Paul E. French Middleport Mac Chevrolet Co Auto Agency Mac Chevrolet Kelso Finsterwald Whitmore

More Snow and Cold Expected Across Ohio

The U S Weather Bureau forecasts additional snow and colder weather tonight after Mrs C N Franc reported a one inch fall in the last 24 hours. The previous night saw a low of 24 degrees and a high of 32, with noontime reading at 35. State roads are slick but crews spread ashes to improve safety.

U. S. Weather Bureau C. N. Franc State

Mrs Jeffrey's Mother Dies in Chicago Funeral Attends

The Rev and Mrs Stanley Jeffrey left for Chicago to attend the funeral of Mrs Jeffrey's mother who died yesterday. Lenten preaching at Central Avenue Methodist Church will be omitted Wednesday evening due to the absence. Prayer meeting remains at 7 30 p m.

Stanley Jeffrey Chicago Jeffrey Central Ave. Methodist Church

Two Athens Cars Collide. $125 Damage. Officer Reports

At Mill and College Streets yesterday afternoon two Athens cars collided causing total damage of 125 dollars. Mrs Thomas Larrick traveling south on College failed to see Ellen Davis west on Mill and broadsided Davis. Officer Carman Church reported. Cooking talk tonight at 7:30 by Miss Virginia Harger Ohio University instructor.

Athens Mill College Sts Thomas Larrick Elmwood College Ellen Davis Sunnyside Drive Carman Church Faculty Women’s Club Virginia Harger Ohio University

Scout Boards to Meet at Central Ave Church

Boy Scout Boards of Review will meet this evening at 7 30 in Central Ave Methodist Church with Mr Ralph Dupler in charge representing the organization and coordinating the session

Boy Scout Boards of Review Central Ave. Methodist Church Ralph Dupler

Clubs Share Receipts in Athens Merchants Plan

Athens merchants and the City Federation of Women’s Clubs launch Club Day to donate a percent of cash sales and paid accounts to clubwomen. Yellow placards mark participating stores as Cliff Cornell W A Carpenter and Charles Burnett lead the Retail Merchants Association committee with Mrs D B Green and Laura Bailey coordinating. Funds will support City Hall renovation and a new community club center.

Federation Laura Bailey Ways and Eans Athens

Kelso Endorsed by Democrats for Congress in Tenth District

John Kelso a Nelsonville attorney received unanimous backing from the Tenth District Democratic committees for Congress as Dr Marting of Ironton and others withdrew. Athens County party chairman Oral Daugherty announced the endorsement. Mary Gallagher was named as committeewoman and Harold Rowe as state central committee man. John Halliday and McGowan were endorsed as delegates. Judge Will Jones and Daugherty named alternates.

John Kelso Nelsonville Tenth Oral Daugherty Athens County Marting Ironton Enw Petty inauvTis Gipsy Nave Harold Rowe Mary Gallagher John Halliday Gallipolis Mr. McGowan Lawrence County Will Jones McArthur

Frederick Jonas Dies Monday at Fairlawn

Frederick Jonas 73 of Fairlawn died after a weeklong illness. A former Volcano town marshal he moved to Glouster 35 years ago. Survived by wife Maye son Clyde and seven siblings. Funeral at the Methodist Church Thursday at two with Rev. F G Boroff officiating. Burial in Maplewood Cemetery.

Glouster Frederick Jonas Fairlawn New Haven W. Va Volcano Maye Clyde Cotton Ohio Anna Sheridan Langley Prairie Canada Emily Mordan Detroit Carie Barlywine West Virginia John Petroleum Will

Penfold Named NYA Representative for Central Ohio

Joseph W. Penfold of Columbus is appointed field representative for the National Youth Administration in central and southern Ohio including Athens County. He has served NYA in Ohio since fall 1935 as administrative assistant and state supervisor of work projects and led efforts on resident work centers in the Muskingum Conservancy District.

Joseph W. Penfold Columbus Ohio Athens County National Youth Administration E. S. Haller NYA Penfold Muskingum Conservancy

Time Cleaners Open For Business Today

Time Cleaners opens at 81 N Court St with Lewis Judy as manager and Harley W. Collins as owner. The shop offers a 30 minute cleaning service and uses the latest equipment for fast cleaning and pressing.

Time Cleaners New Athens N. Court St Lewis Judy Harley W. Collins Athens

Infants and adults admitted and discharged at Sheltering Arms

At Sheltering Arms Hospital last night infant son of Mr and Mrs Dennis Addington Trimble was admitted for medical treatment. Mrs Ethel Black Athens Route 2 also admitted for medical treatment. This morning Mrs Stella Ross 64 Franklin Ave Mrs Florence Watkins Athens Route 3 and Mrs Stella Pratt 235 US Court St were released.

Dennis Addington Trimble Sheltering Arms Hospital Ethel Black Athens Stella Ross Franklin Ave Florence Watkins Stella Pratt Court St

Tractor Show Attracts 250 Farmers in Athens County

About 250 farmers from Athens County and nearby areas attended a tractor demonstration at Athens Truck and Implement Co. Lunch was served at noon and film shows on Farmall tractors and modern farming methods were presented. Additional demonstrations are scheduled at Stewart School Canaan Grange Hall Coolville School Shade School Amesville School and Albany School this week. The public is invited.

Athens County Athens Truck and Implement Co E. Carpenter St Stewart School Canaan Grange Hall Coolville School Shade Amesville Albany

Campbell Youth Missing Reported by Mother

Athens police were told yesterday afternoon by Mrs Anna Campbell that her son John Erman Campbell 16 of Peach Ridge is missing from his home. He is about five feet eight inches tall and wore army trousers a leather jacket and a blue hat when he left.

John Erman Campbell Anna C. Campbell Peach Ridge Athens Campbell

Fine and jail for intoxication in Glouster

Ralph Bryson of Glouster was fined $25 and costs for intoxication yesterday afternoon by Mayor Cornell and jailed for failure to pay.

Ralph Bryson Glouster Cornell

Advocates Private Medical Practice in Rotary Address

Chark S. Nelson of Columbus urged private practice as the route to universal health care at the Ather Rotary Club in Hotel Berry. He argued against government control, calling for preventive medicine, improved diets, and voluntary prepaid plans to help low income and indigent groups.

Chark S. Nelson Columbus Ohio Star Medical Association Ather Rotary Club Hotel Berry America Health Rotary C. H. Creed Nelson

Bible study on Luke at Salvation Army hall

The Bible study class meets at 7 30 tonight at the Salvation Army hall and will continue each Tuesday evening for the next several months. Attendees are asked to bring their Bibles and notebooks.

Bibl Salvation Arm

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