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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1939

Page

5

Thanks Boys Banquet Honoring Ohio U Football Champions

A Thursday night banquet at Hotel Berry invites Ohio University fans to thank the 1933 team and its seniors. Speakers include Jimmy Conzelman with music by local ensembles. Kiwanis Rotary and the Chamber sponsor tickets priced 1.50, limited to 300 attendees.

Ohio Hotel Berry Don Peden Dutch Trautwein Jimmy Conzelman Washington University St. Louis Saturday Evening Post Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs Chamber of Commerce Berry P. F. Good E. F. Selis B. T. Grover C. M. Gill C. C. Cornell Sam B. Erskine Blaine Goldsberry R. W. Finsterwald A. E. Whaley John Dowler Clyde Gibson

Weather Improves Across State After Cold Snap

The state warming from 11 above to 34 by 1 pm marked a temporary break in the cold. Athens observer Mrs. France noted moderation after the expected harsher night, while Northern Ohio saw 8 above with a southeast gale. Road conditions in Athens County improved with few icy spots and no reported accidents.

France Athens Ohio Lake Erie State Highway Patrol Athens County

Big Chief Indian Herb Tonic Discount Offer

Local ad promotes a full size Big Chief Indian Herb Tonic bottle priced at 49 cents, down from $1.25, valid this weekend and next week in Athens County. The ad claims relief for constipation gastric pains nausea and gall bladder discomfort, with a limit of three bottles per customer.

Athens County

Divorce Cases Set in Court Before Judge Rowland

Five divorce cases are slated for Saturday in Common Pleas Court before Judge O. F. Rowland. Cases include Reba Staten vs John Staten and Bernice M. Thompson vs Harry E. Thompson for gross neglect and cruelty, among others. Two new suits filed: Community Savings and Loan Co. vs J. W. Eddy and Lulu B. Eddy for 183.30, and Charles Roberts vs John M. Chappell for 237 plus interest from 1932.

Common Pleas Court O. F. Rowland Reba Staten John Staten Mansfield Reformatory Henry Johnston Myrtle Johnston Bernice M. Thompson Harry E. Thompson Vivian E. McQuaid Chester T. McQuaid Anna Kontner Austain Kontner

Smallpox Vaccination Urged by Higgins in Ohio

Dr. J. M. Higgins, Athens County Health Commissioner, urges vaccination for those never inoculated or whose vaccine is over five years old. He reports 20 homes under quarantine for smallpox in Muskingum County and one suspect case today at Utley in Bern Township, Athens County. The disease is not age specific.

J. M. Higgins Athens County Muskingum County Utley Bern Township

Mrs Allmashy Dies At Guysville Home

Mrs John K Allmashy aged 68 died at her country home near Guysville Wednesday night after 24 years in the area. Born in Hungary she came to America at 18. Survived by her husband five children two sisters and 15 grandchildren. Funeral at 12 30 p m Sunday at the home with Rev Pugh in charge. Friends may visit anytime.

John K. Allmashy Guysville Hungary Allmashy Elizabeth Raskey Ethel Raskey Alex Allmashy Congo John Canaonville Irene Cline the Plains Steve Castle Columbus John Pape Harrisburg Ill Pugh

Ohio seeks private data on isolated veterans graves

An appeal urges residents across 21 counties in Southeastern and Eastern Ohio to report locations of isolated veterans graves from all U S wars. Contact county project foreman or American Legion, or mail to P O Hart. WPA crews logged thousands of graves but many sites lack records.

Ohio American Legion P. O. Hart Athens Legion Home Gallipolis Logan Jackson Middleport McConnelsville McArthur WPA

Collinses welcome first grandson Kenneth Gail

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Collins announce the birth of a son Kenneth Gail at Saeteering Arms Hospital Tuesday morning. He is the first grandchild of Mr and Mrs W P Collins and the sixteenth grandchild of Mr and Mrs George Francis.

Kenneth Collins E. State St Kenneth Gail Saeteering Arms Hospital W. P. Collins Maplewood Drive George Francis Route Two

Rauch Opens Expanded Bakery for Open House Event

Frank Rauch invites Athens residents to an open house at his renovated bakery at 40 South Court Street. From 2 to 11 pm visitors will tour the new plant, see modern equipment like roll rounders and doughnut machines, and enjoy coffee, doughnuts, sample cakes, and demonstrations by staff.

Frank Rauch Athens S. Court St Ranch Bakery Ranch Rauch Frank Jr Court St

Credit Talks and the Credit Bureau Record

The piece explains that a credit bureau records facts from merchants and professionals without opinions. It urges debtors to repair impaired credit, citing Sir Walter Scott as an example of rebuilding finances through steady work and publication.

Credit Bureau Walter Scott

Scout Plans for Year Drawn by Area Council

The Boy Scout Kootaga Area Council held its annual committee meeting at the Gibson Hotel in Coolville. Plans for 1939 include installing a patrol system, scout growth, Boy's Life subscriptions, contests, reports, troop registration, and a troop budget system with neighborhood commissioners serving as troop advisors.

Boy Scout Kootaga Area Council Gibson Hotel Coolville Roy Roush E. B. Deam Charley Rodgers William Joyce H. C. Thrasher Parkersburg Homer Dobbins Belpre Lewis Kinshuta Kootaga R. D. Dalgrumple G. E. Ashwill C. A. Bingman Glouster Harry Mettler Nelsonville Roy Dupler

Commissioners To See Gibson Over WPA Discharges

Athens County Commissioners plan a trip to Zanesville to meet L. C. Gibson WPA District 3 director after being denied a WPA probe into the discharge of workers on the Robinson Road project in Ames Township. Commissioner Maccombs said the meeting aims to uncover causes behind the cuts and justify the request.

Athens County WPA Robinson Road Ames Township Zanesville L. C. Gibson District 3 Walter Maccombs Thomas A. Jenkins

Backache and Leg Pain Signals Kidney Trouble

Warning that persistent backache and leg pains can indicate kidney or bladder problems. Explains kidneys remove waste from blood and that poor function causes aches, puffiness, and nighttime awakening. Recommends Doan’s Pills as relief used by many over the years.

Nature Dean Mil Vege Doan

Millfield wife swears out warrant for husband over threats and abuse

Zeda Mae Castle, a Millfield mother, testified she fled after her husband James Castle struck her and threatened to kill her at the church revival. She declared she fled with their two year old Earnestine and obtained a warrant from Magistrate T R Bennett. Sheriff Charles Bayless planned to arrest Castle today.

Millfield Zeda Mae Castle Earnestine James Castle T. R. Bennett Charles Bayless Castle

Athens County youths held for attack

Three Athens County youths alleged to have assaulted a 15 year old girl in daylight under a Morgan County railroad trestle are to appear before Probate Judge Francis D White. The incident occurred shortly before Christmas as they were window shopping near their homes when picked up in a car. A third boy joined later and the older girl escaped to a nearby farmhouse. The two girls were returned home by local residents.

Athens County Morgan County Francis D. White

Lick Observatory Financed by James Lick Legacy

Lick Observatory was completed in 1888 while founder James Lick died in 1876. His remains were placed in a vault at the telescope base as a memorial to his memory.

Lick Observatory James Lick

Sulpho Sol Capsules Claim Joint Pain Relief

An advertisement asserts colloidal sulfur in Sulpho Sol Capsules eases arthritis by gradually restoring sulfur in the body, promising relief from painful, aching joints through this supplement.

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