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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1940
Page
5
A 77 page mimeographed publication titled The Canning Industry in Ohio was announced by E S Haller of the National Youth Administration. Mary J Drucker prepared the study to give non technical information for young people planning future work in canning.
The meeting at Athens Grange Hall at 1 30 p m Friday March 1 will feature John W Baringer and T H rks discussing Dutch Elm disease and beetle control. They stress landowner cooperation to remove low vitality trees or fertilize to improve vigor, sponsored by the Agricultural Extension Service.
Henry C. Wolfe told Ohio University listeners that Hitler could die before the war ends, either by party leaders or revolution within the army. He argued leaders’ psychology and postwar German conditions helped birth Hitler, urging skepticism toward Atlantic events and emphasizing action and reaction in international affairs.
Public lecturer argues revolution in Germany would come from its army or Nazi elite. He cites Von Fritsch’s death, Goering’s possible bid for power, and internal Nazi splits as factors shaping a potential shift in the war and allied relations. He warns Americans to remain skeptical of foreign reports and to mobilize informed democracy at home.
Capt. E. E. Carmichael announced the next 134th Regimental dance will be in Athens at the Armory or Hotel Berry with all regiment officers and their guests invited. A separate item notes a flight officer exam for second lieutenant in the Army Air Corps at Fort Hayes on April 6 for former Air Corps Training Center graduates who are qualified pilots. Also reported is the return home of missing boy John Erman Campbell, 16, who told police he had been working in Athens.
Patrick Griffin of Route 2 was arrested early today by Capt. Charles Maple and Officer Leslie Bradfield for disturbing the peace at Court and Union Streets. Mayor Cliff Cornell imposed a $10 fine plus costs.
Co L Jordan Athens County relief director and his stenographer Louise Sams were asked to attend the District CCC meeting in Pomeroy to review new forms on ap ipe saguained and enrollment.
Secretary of State Earl Griffith announced appointments to the Athens County Board of Elections. Lucy Murphy of Athens, a Republican, and John Call of Nelsonville, a Democrat, will serve four year terms starting March 1, replacing retiring members. The board also includes Frank Poston and Earl Johnson with two year terms, and names several other county election appointees from Hocking, Logan, Vinton, Meigs, Meigs, Morgan, Perry, and Roseville.
William Hartsough the states relief consultant speaks on relief in Ohio at Music Hall 7 30 pm He is joined by Wendell Johnson sociologist and labor rep David Lasser national Workers Alliance of America president Moderated by Dr Oliver Martin Ohio University philosophies instructor The program covers What Can Be Done About Relief in Ohio Athens townspeople and students attend
The February session of the Athens County Court of Appeals opened in Probate Court chambers before Presiding Judge Russell T. McCurdy and Associate Judges Roy J. Gillen and Peter J. Blosser. Appeals include Margath Horvath and Lillie M. Kinney against the Industrial Commission, and Frank H. May against the Village of Glouster. Motions are scheduled in several other cases.
Two hundred fifty pounds of blue pike from Lake Erie arrived in Athens for a fish fry at the Eagles Hall tonight. D. R. Ruth, president, announced the event following an initiation ceremony for 25 new members. L. F. Jones, expert in Athens for fish preparation, will be chief chef. During January and February, 71 men were initiated. The lunch will be first served in the new dining room.
The Hocking River rose gradually after rainfall of 0.55 inches. At noon the stage was 5.15 feet and the high yesterday reached 38 degrees with a low of 34. Today at noon the river stood at 36.
Mrs. Isabel Scott of Mineral was admitted to Sheltering Arms Hospital yesterday for medical treatment. Mr. James H. Burt of 23 Elliot Street was admitted this morning for medical treatment. Mr. Virgil Jones of 414 Richland Avenue was released this afternoon.
A gas explosion in the Arsa coal mine today leaves twenty dead and about one hundred injured. Rescue workers fear others may be buried in the wreckage as the scene is combed for survivors.
The iEast Side Gym recreation center opens at 7 PM for all residents, announced by recreation director Lewis Sabo. Fifty-eight attended last week. activities include basketball table tennis badminton checkers and dominoes with space for more.
The court heard closing arguments in the Athens County case, with Wells attacking the state's evidence on the Maccombs French truck deal and gravel purchases. Finsterwald rebutted, noting key witnesses appeared only after immunity was sought, and criticizing the defense for not presenting the commissioners' journal as evidence. The Dominion of Canada grows flax for its seed and its fiber.
An Ohio doctor promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetable bowel cleanser that also aids liver bile flow to digest fatty foods. The ad urges testing tonight and lists prices of 15 30 and 60 cents.
International estimates show more than 500 million individuals worldwide lack basic reading and writing skills. The figure highlights ongoing educational gaps and the need for literacy programs and policy action.
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