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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1938

Page

5

Seniority Factors At McBee Plant Hearings

Elton A. Holmes testified at a National Labor Relations Board hearing that seniority ability and residence were the standards for layoffs at The McBee Co. The testimony covered Franz’s discharge in 1937 and disputes over union activity and the company’s role in forming an employees association.

Marion Franz McBee National Labor Relations Board Chamber of Commerce Elton A. Holmes Franz Athens County Holmes McBee Co McBee Co. Employes Association Harry Klinke Herman West Klinke George Rutkoskie D. R. Zenner West

Preacher Sentenced To Three Years In Prison

Federal jury convicts Baptist preacher Herbert L. Badger 26 of Walpole of Mann Act violations. He enticed 14-year-old choir singer Elizabeth Bayley from a Northfield conference to Jacksonville Florida. Judge Sweeney rejects suspension and hands down a three year term.

Boston U.P Herbert L. Badger Walpole Elizabeth Bayley Westwood Northfield Jacksonville Fla Badger George C. Sweeney

Brewery Enters Suit Over $190 Against Pico Firm

The Forest City Brewery sues Julius J. Pico and Carl M. Pico doing business as Pico Distributing Co for $190 on account with interest from Sept 14 1937.

Forest City Brewery Julius J. Pico Carl M. Pico Pico Distributing Co

Rabbits Released in Athens County From Missouri

The State Division of Conservation released 372 rabbits in Athens County over the past year. B. F. Swartz, state fish and game protector, reported the release noting the rabbits were brought from Missouri.

State Division of Conservation Athens County B. F. Swartz

Rebels Claim Victory North of Teruel Front

Loyalist attacks north of Teruel were repelled with heavy losses, as Rebels claimed a successful advance. A separate item notes a Wheeling West Virginia doctor owning a German shepherd with a gold tooth in the lower jaw.

Hendaye Teruel Lady Wheeling W. Va

T J Davis Wins Harvard Law Honor

Thomas J. Davis Jr. wins the Ames competition at Harvard Law School earning a virtual invitation to major law firms. He is the second eldest son of T J Davis, president of the First National Bank of Cincinnati, and Mrs. Davis, president of the Bank of Athens, and will finish his studies at Harvard this year.

Thomas J. Davis, Jr J. D. Brown Harvard Law School Mr. Davis T. J. Davis First National Bank of Cincinnati Davis Bank of Athens Harvard

K of C Heads Are Installed In Athens Council

Newly elected officers of Athens Council No. 1716 Knights of Columbus were installed by District Deputy William M. Corry. Chaplain Rev William Dowd and Grand Knight E H Gallagher lead a roster of officers with plans for an early major degree initiation and public lectures by nationally known speakers.

Athens Knights of Columbus William M. Corry Marietta William Dowd E. H. Gallagher Charles Ley Joseph Manda Geo. B. Rowan William J. Driscoll M. J. Gross F. A. Lavelle E. J. Shannon John Alidhney John Manda James Dyar P. L. Shannon John J. Clark Father Kelly Nelsonville Farrell Zaleski Corry

Christian Education Day at Athens Presbyterian Church

Athens Presbyterian Church observes Christian Education Day with a 10 30 a m worship where Rev Fred Luchs speaks on Your Child and Religion A spaghetti dinner at 6 p m for young married couples led by Mitchell of the University Art Department Dr H T Houf will address the group followed by recreation Other groups meet at 6 p m including high school university and Older Young People at the manse

Athens Presbyterian Church Fred Luchs Mitchell Art Department University H. T. Houf

Bernard Vollmer Dies in Marietta Hospital

Bernard Vollmer aged 62 of Murray City died in Marietta Osteopathic Hospital Thursday night after an operation. He is survived by his wife one daughter Annastasia two sons James at home and John of Detroit one brother and one sister. Funeral services set for Monday at St Phillip Neri Church Murray City conducted by Rev Father Gallarina with burial at Mount Calvary Cemetery New Straitsville.

Bernard Vollmer Murray City Marietta Osteopathic Hospital Annastasia James John Detroit St. Phillip Neri Church Father Gallarina Mount Calvary Cemetery New Straitsville

Nazarene Church Sunday Services Scheduled

Sunday School begins at 9 30 a m followed by morning worship at 10 30 a m with the theme Prayer A special music service will be given at the Young People meeting at 6 45 p m and the evangelistic meeting at 7 30 p m

Church of the Nazarene

Foreign News Writer To Be AHS Speaker

E C Ramsey a foreign news writer with 17 years in Europe will speak to Athens High School pupils in an 8 49 morning assembly and another for seniors at 1 00 PM Monday He will also address the Rotary Club at noon Ramsey has covered Russia Italy France Germany and Spain and interviewed Hitler and Mussolini He arrived in the U S last April and spoke to the Central Ohio Teachers Association in Dayton last November Supt Pendry called Ramsey's talk likely one of the most interesting assembly programs for the students.

E. C. Ramsey Europe Athens Ramsey Rotary Club Russia Italy France Germany Spain Hitler Mussolini United States Central Ohio Teacher’s Association Dayton H. C. Pendry

Injuries Sought In Auto Crash Suit In Athens County

Elizabeth Stover sues Dollie Koenig as executrix of William Koenig for 7500 dollars in damages after an October 25 crash on Route 31 at Kimberly Road. She alleges lacerations contusions and eight weeks bed confinement from being struck by Koenig who failed to stop at the junction while Odell Stover drove.

Athens County

Christian Science Lesson on Love to Be Held in Athens

The Athens church will read a lesson sermon on Love this Sunday January 30 with the golden text from First John and citations from Jeremiah and Mary Baker Eddy. Bernd Rosemeyer famed auto racer dies at 29 attempting a world speed record near Frankfurt in Germany.

Christian Science Church Athens Mary Baker Eddy Frankfort Germany A.P. Bernd Rosemeyer

Rural Child Welfare Services in Athens County

The article explains Rural Child Welfare Services as an unrestricted program aiding rural children and families. It notes 147 families and 481 children assisted, 36 families received short term emergency aid after a relief office closure, and outlines funding, investigations, and volunteer support involving Athens Health and Protective Committee church groups and the American Legion.

Athens County Helen Fretz Department of Aid Johnny Susie Pennsylvania Kentucky New Jersey Franklin Cuyahoga Jackson Green Athens Child Health and Protective Committee American Legion

Waterloo Democratic Club Backs Wilson for Central Committee

R W Wilson a clerk in the Athens County commissioners office is endorsed unanimously by the Waterloo Township Democratic Club for appointment to the Democratic Central Committee to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Carl Russell. The club asks the Executive Committee to appoint him immediately.

R. W. Wilson Athens County Commissioners Waterloo Township Democratic Club Democratic Central Committee Carl Russell

Athens Youth Receives United States Military Academy Appointment

Roger Jones Jr., 20 son of Mr. and Mrs. Roger J. Jones Sr. of 45 Elmwood Pl., was appointed by Congressman Thomas A. Jenkins to the United States Military Academy. A junior at Ohio University, he is a captain in the ROTC, a pilot, and licensed radio operator. He will report to Fort Benjamin Harrison March 1 for three days of medicals, with Athens High School and Ohio University grades accepted in lieu of entrance exams. He will report to West Point on July 1 for summer camp and start academic instruction in August.

Roger Jones Roger J. Jones Elmwood Pl United States Military Academy Athens Thomas A. Jenkins Ohio Ohio University Jones University Reserve Officers Training Corps Fort Benjamin Harrison Indianapolis Ind Fort Hayes Columbus Congressman Jenkins Athens High School West Point

Bobo Seeks New Trial In $20,000 Gillogly Suit

The defense filed a motion for a new trial in Athens County Common Pleas Court after Granville Gillogly was awarded $600 by a jury against Marion Bobo. Grounds include alleged manifest weight of the evidence and evidentiary errors plus other record faults.

Granville S. Gillogly Marion S. Bobo Bobo Athens County

Judgment Granted in Athens County Case

Judgment against Elizabeth Anderson Bretz and Albert Bretz for Lewis F. Jones in Athens County Common Pleas Court. The award totals $273 with six percent interest from January 26. Jones filed the action on a note.

Elizabeth Anderson Bretz Albert Bretz Lewis F. Jones Athens County

Record Crowd Is Expected at Miners' Dance Saturday Night

A record crowd is expected at the Mayfair Saturday night from 8 to 12 for the President's Ball. Sponsored by three locals of the United Mine Workers, the event funds infantile paralysis research. Harry H. Simmons installs the amplifying system, the largest in the area, delivering clear calls and orchestra music. Arthur Triplett, Hugo Theisen, and Floyd Karns are named with the system. Committees invite all to attend and support the cause locally and nationally.

Mayfair United Mine Workers Harry H. Simmons The Ath Arthur Triplett Hugo Theisen Floyd Karns

Top Three Dances to Aid Infantile Paralysis Fund in Athens

In Athens on Saturday night the Eagles Hall hosts Top Three dances to raise funds for infantile paralysis. A formal dance and bridge party for Ohio University faculty will be at the Men’s Union, with a public dance at the Berry Hotel and a ball at the Eagles Hall featuring round and square dancing. Decorations will be completed Saturday afternoon. A seven piece orchestra led by John G. Frazier will provide music. Tickets are 50 cents at the door or from committee members including John Wyckoff and Mayor William Hines of Chauncey among others.

Athens Ohio University Men's Union Berry Hotel Eagles’ Hall John G. Frazier John Wyckoff Candy Wallick Herman Theisen H. T. Rainey William Hines Chauncey Elmer Allen Mike Krivesti Roy Bricker Clarence Wil

Lodi Grange Plans Minstrel Show At High School

The Lodi Grange sponsors a Community Colored Minstrel on Tuesday March 1 at the high school. Practice sessions will be held Mondays at 8 p m with about 50 participants including a ten member band an interlocutor and singers dancers and a wedding group. Most roles are assigned with further announcements to come and a quartet plus large chorus will perform multiple melodies. George Hunter Ironton was confirmed by the Ohio Senate for the University Board of Trustees.

Lodi Grange George Hunter Ironton Ohio University Board of Trustees Ohio Senate

Bertha Stinchcomb Dies in Bridgeport

Mrs. Bertha Stinchcomb age 68 widow of Thomas Stinchcomb died at her Bridgeport DL home January 26. Survived by two daughters Mrs. Paul Jones of Michigan and Fern at home. two sisters Mrs. Edgar Jones Amesville and Mrs. Fred Grimes Corning. three brothers Mark Dew Maria Walter Dew Zanesville and Thomas Dew Bridgeport Ill. Funeral at sister Mrs. Grimes Corning home Saturday 1:30 pm. Burial in Dew Cemetery.

Bertha Stinchcomb Thomas Stinchcomb Bridgeport Paul Jones Michigan Fern Edgar Jones Amesville Fred Grimes Corning Mark Dew Maria Walter Dew Zanesville Thomeas Dew Ill Dew Cemetery

Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsule Aids Kidney Trouble

An old advertisement touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsule as a remedy for kidney trouble and night urination. It claims the product cleanses kidneys, relieves backache and nervous symptoms, and offers a 35 cent package sourced from Haarlem, Holland.

Haarlem Holland Adv

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