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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1939

Page

5

Drifts Onto Wrong Side Of Highway In Collision

A diversion to check a gasoline gauge caused a head on crash on Route 33 near Burlingham south of Athens injuring three men. J G Cole 36 Logan fractured right knee. William Stage 21 Logan lacera tions and facial injuries. Louis E Stevens 50 Rutland multiple rib fractures and arm cut. All were treated and sent home.

Athens Burlingham State Highway Patrol J. G. Cole Logan Sheltering Arms Hospital William Stage Cole Louis E. Stevens Rutland Pomeroy Stevens Columbus Stage Pomeroy Machine Co

Clover Farm Store Change in Floyd Hutchins Shop

The Clover Farm Store at 60 Central Ave. is sold to Robert Hutchins and Darrell Tucker of West State Street. Hutchins has run the shop 14 years, the business totals 26 years, and a Clark Street confectionery is linked. They plan opening events Friday and Saturday.

Floyd G. Hutchins Central Ave Robert Hutchins Darrell Tucker W. State St Mr. Hutchins Clover Farm Clark St Tucker

Anna Hanning Dies In Canaan Township

Mrs. Anna Hanning, 69, died at her farm in Canaan Township Athens Route 4 from apoplexy. Survived by husband Fred, four children Herman Ruth Glen Helen, three grandchildren, and one brother Frank Halbirt. Funeral arrangements pending. friends may call Dowler Ferguson Funeral Home.

Anna Hanning Canaan Township Athens Fred Hanning Old Home Place Herman Toledo Glen Parkersburg Ruth Dresden Helen Herman Hanning Frank Halbirt Dowler - Ferguson Funeral Home

Mine Quits Help Needed for Winter Clothing Drive

Immediate need for serviceable clothing for men women children and babies is outlined by Mrs Ruth Carsner of the Ladies Auxiliary No 4 UMW of A in Murray City. The group reports 295 children received Christmas food toys and clothing last season and appeals for garments as Mine No 5 closed. Contact Mrs Carsner or Mrs Cook or Mrs Huston or Mrs James in Murray City to donate.

Ruth Carsner Relief Committee of Ladies Auxiliary No. 4 U.M.W. of A Murray City Carsner Ethel Cook Anna Huston Clara James

Retail Factors Explained By Mrs Wolfe

Mrs Edna Wolfe of Athens spoke before the Athens Rotary Club on retail factors and consumer retailer relations. She cited goals for intelligent purchasing and fair prices, urging standards labeling truthful advertising and cooperation among consumer producer and retailer to aid lower income families.

National Consumer-Retailer Relations Council Edna Wolfe Athens Athens Rotary Club Wolfe State Department of Education United States

Mrs Leighty Funeral Set for Wednesday at Richland Ave M P Church

Funeral services for Mrs. Charles Leighty are scheduled for Wednesday at 2 30 PM at the Richland Avenue M P Church with interment at Hebbardsville. Friends may visit the home of Mr and Mrs Alva Haning until the service.

Charles Leighty Richland Ave. M. P Hebbardsville Alva Haning

Match Bayless Helps Cow Move A Ramp Load

A light-hearted tale from Ath ensure county sheriff Charles Bayless known as Match helps a farmer load a cow into a truck. He joined the effort pushing as the farmer pulled, then revealed his badge joking how the cow might have guessed a sheriff would lend a hand.

Bayless

Railroader Dies at Corning Home Monday

Charles Thomas Sands age 43 a New York Central Railroad conductor died at his Corning home Monday after illness since October 7. Survived by wife Dessie, five children William Raymond Maxine Betty Lou and Jimmie a brother John a sister Bertha Cowell. Member of Masonic Lodge Knights of Pythias Pythian Sisters Eagles and Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. Funeral at 2 pm Wednesday at the home with burial in W Lnton Street Cemetery Athens.

Charles Thomas Sands New York Central Railroad Corning Sands Dessie Sands William Raymond Maxine Betty Lou Jimmie John Marietta Bertha Cowell Zanesville Masonic Lodge Knights of Pythias Pythian Sisters, Eagles Brotherhood of Railroad W. Lnton St Athens

Cold Weather Checks Flood Threats In Athens District

Flood threat in Athens district eased as Hocking River rose to 15.3 feet, near flood stage. Route 144 between Stewart and Coolville remained underwater. creeks swelled flooding Route 50 segments north of Amesville and west of Athens. Rain totals reached 1.12 inches over two days. temperatures fell from 57 to 24 degrees, then rose slightly later.

Athens Hocking C. N. France Stewart Coolville Amesville Sharpsburg Fisher Station

Top Payments For All Farms To Be Figured

Athens County farmers will learn the maximum 1939 Farm Program payments for each farm at the county office. Frank Pugh and the Agricultural Committee urge farmers to discuss their farm plans with community committees before planting. Those who participate must sign the Farm Plan for Participation before planting time.

Athens County Frank Pugh Athens County Agriculturals Committee Tony

Credit Talks by Oscar Fulton

Athens credit bureau article extols the value of a good credit history for personal advancement. It argues that prompt bill payments build prestige and that credit enables immediate purchases funded by earned income.

Oscar Fulton Athens Credit Bureau Lredit

Lunar favor and caution mark a day of high aims

The day shows active energy toward high goals with favorable lunar aspects and progress in finance and status. Beware underhand opposition and deception in private and social life while bold, constructive effort can bring opportunities. A birthday child may be ambitious and versatile but restless at times.

Peden Doubts Ohio U Grid Prospects For 1939

Cleveland report quotes Ohio University coach Don Peden predicting a poor 1939 season with only two returning regulars Jim Snyder and Howard Wertman as the freshmen squad lacks help. The Bobcat Club banquet hosts Cleveland high school players and R C Runkle is noted as secretary. Bob Snyder hints he may not return to the Cleveland professional team next fall with Kraft Cheese in Buffalo.

Cleveland Don Peden Ohio University Bobcat Club Ohio U Peden Jim Snyder Howard Wertman Canton

Nazi Fasics Bloc defies democracies and wartime threats

The article outlines Hitler’s claim Germany must expand trade or gain colonies, warns democracies, and signals no barrier to expansion toward the Ukraine and Soviet Russia. It also notes Earl Baldwin urging readiness for war and a Metz fortress remark by Henri Giraud. In Ironton, William Valentine, 20, was electrocuted near the same spot his father died three years earlier.

Germany Reich Hitler United States South America Ukraine Soviet Russia Earl Baldwin Chamberlain Europe Henri Giraud Metz Italy France Ironton U.P William Valentine Ohio Power Company Gray Valentine

Robber Uses Silk Stocking Mask in Wheeling Liquor Store Heist

Police search for a man who wore a woman's silk stocking as a mask during a Monday night liquor store robbery in Wheeling West Virginia. He fled with 275 dollars.

Wheeling W. Va U.P

Is This Why You Are Constipated

Practical dietary advice encourages higher fiber intake to aid digestion. The ad promotes Kellogg's All Bran as a natural laxative source, stressing daily consumption with ample water. It notes All Bran is made in Battle Creek and available at grocers.

Kellogg’s Kellogg's Battle Creek

Coed Prom Practice At Ohio University Gymnasium

Freshmen Miss Gamertsfelder and Miss Sneller rehearse for the annual Coed Prom at Ohio University Men’s Gymnasium. Girls act as escorts and will call for their boyfriends to attend the event. They planned in a carriage from the former Warren Livery Stable but faced challenges moving it out and securing a team. Some may walk or hire a cab to the gym.

Arline Gamertsfelder Leona Sneller Ohio University Men's Gymnasium Miss Gamertsfelder Coshocton Miss Sneller East Cleveland Nasium Warren Livery Stable E. Washington St

Welfare Bill Would Raise Costs for Athens County

A bill in the Ohio General Assembly aims to consolidate county welfare work by creating a director position and sharing salaries 50 50 among county and state or federal governments. Athens County now pays little or nothing for several programs. passage would raise local costs, prompting concerns about feasibility and calls for valuation based discrimination.

Athens County Ohio General Assembly Rural Children

Creeks Rise Flood County. Boy Missing From Home

Heavy weekend rains caused many creeks to rise and flood lowlands but little damage resulted. In Gallipolis Herman A. Burnett missing since a week from the Children's Home. parents and authorities have no information on his whereabouts.

Gallipolis Ed Burnett Sycamore St Herman A. Burnett

Ladies Aid Meeting Planned in Gallipolis-Eureka

Eureka Ladies Aid Society will meet Thursday with Mrs. S. R. Gilmore for a program.

Ladies Aid Gallipolis Eureka Ladies Aid Society S. R. Gilmore

Creel Jones Couple Mark Golden 50th with Humor

Oakland couple Mr. and Mrs. Gideon Creel Jones celebrate 50 years of marriage. They credit their lasting bond to a sense of humor and their shared traditional Kentucky dispositions.

Oakland Cal Gideon Creel Jones Kentucky

What’s Comfortable Heat Attorneys Argue in Court

In Athens versus Glouster, John DeMolet claims he installed a hot water furnace in 1936 proving it supplied comfortable heat 72 to 74 degrees but Julius Pico says it wasn’t satisfactory. The Common Pleas hearing before Judge Rowland heard DeMolet cite expert checks and a heating handbook while Pico testified the furnace was noisy and unreliable.

John DeMolet Athens Julius Pico Glouster DeMolet Mr. Pico Society of Heating Engineers John Woolley Woolley A. B. Wells Wells Pico de Molet

Enrollment Expected at Portsmouth Ohio University Branch

An enrollment of about 150 is anticipated for the second semester at the Portsmouth Division of Ohio University. The branch operates under a cooperative arrangement with the Portsmouth City Board of Education, providing evening classes taught by Ohio University faculty and local administrators.

Portsmouth Ohio University Portsmouth City Frank Appel C.S. Dale J. Floyd Dixon Ohio University Extension Division FE. H. Mueller R. F. Beckert R. A. Foster J. B. Heidler Carl Nessley A. C. Gubitz E. A. Taylor W. A. Matheny FE. J. Jones Mary D. Blayney Joseph T. Trepp L. C. Staats

Kidney Danger Signals Warn of Kidney Disorders

Warning signs include getting up at night frequent or scanty urine flow burning pain leg or back pain may signal functional kidney issues. Advert says kidneys need flushing and offers Bukets to boost kidney activity with a 25 cent back at drug stores. Local ad notes Clines Pharmacy as a source.

Nature Clines Pharmacy

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Mrs. Leighty Charles Bayless Buddy Mother Grays LeRoy N.Y Mother Ray Credit Talks Genevieve Kemble Bobcats Humor Golden QO. U Roman Cleanser
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