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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1938

Page

3

Taft warns New Deal would lead to dictatorship

Republican rally in Shade School features Robert A Taft criticizing the Roosevelt administration. He says New Deal aids turn into government controlled economy and political power, urging voters to elect Republicans who favor a balanced budget and less regulation. Local candidates and party officers are introduced amid community program.

W. F. Smiley Robert A. Taft United States Shade Weill Washington Taft Supreme Court Ohio Roosevelt Republican Party James Roosevelt William Chapple Lodi Township Young Republican Club John Dalton The Young Republicans Dalton Ray Bobo George Rose C. H. Bartlett State Central H. T. Phillips David Fetch Stanley Mechem J. Clyde Edmundson Francis White Charles Stratton Damon Watkins T. N. Hoover, Jr Dr. E. LeFever L. R. Pierce H. L. Ann Frank Minner J. R. Sands John Newcomb Harold Rose Waldo Douglas Pearl Pearl Douglas Claudus Chanple Clifford Ruth America

July 15 Deadline Set For Ross-Hocking 4 H Camps

Ross Wright, Athens County extension agent, announces all enrollments for 4 H Camps at Ross Hocking Camp are due by July 15 in his office. Nearby counties Fairfield Hocking Pickaway and Ross attend. Men’s Camp accepts applications by Aug 1. Junior Camp runs July 25 30 for ages 10 13 while Senior Camp Aug 1 6 for ages 15 21. Ages 14 may choose either camp. Capacity is 168 including faculty. Applications accepted in order received. Additional sessions July 23 24 Older Rural Youth July 30 31 and Men’s Camps Aug 6 7 welcome residents of Adams Brown Gallia Highland Jackson Lawrence Meigs Pike Scioto counties.

Ross Wright Athens County Ross-Hocking Camp Fairfield Hocking Pickaway Ross Counties Adams Brown Gallia Highland Jackson Lawrence Meigs Pike Scioto

New Pastry Shop At Court Street Draws State Distinction

One of Ohio’s smallest pastry shops, The Athena Pastry Shop, opened Wednesday on Court Street beside Schine's Athena Theater. Owned by Clarence Dutch Littler, it offers cakes rolls and cookies with Littler's Bakery bread and buns. Pies to come. Open daily 9 to 9 except Sundays.

Ohio Athena Pastry Shop Court St Schine’s Athena Theater Clarence “Dutch” Littler Littler

Drunk Driver Fined Jail Term Suspended

Francis Robinson of Athens Route 5 was fined $50 and costs, had his driver's license suspended six months, and received a 30 day jail sentence suspended with two years probation after pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated. He was arrested on Morrison Brown Hill Route 33 by state patrols at 6 last night.

Francis Robinson Athens O. F. Rowland Common Pleas Court Robinson Morrison Brown Hill

Sheriff Warns Against Firecracker Tossing

Sheriff Charles Bayless warns Athens County youngsters to stop hurling firecrackers at passing cars in Richland Avenue area. He cites several near wrecks and says the lighted blasts could cause a fatal crash, urging parent involvement to stop the activity.

Charles Bayless Athens County Richland Ave

Athens County Considers Social Service Exchange Plan

The Athens County Board of Public Assistance and social agencies met at the Courthouse to discuss a Social Service Exchange. A committee reported the county commissioners provided a room and equipment, and the Community Chest card index was moved to the Courthouse. The group aims to have the exchange operating by fall to reduce duplication and save time and money.

Athens County Board of Public Assistance Ruth Brown State Division of Public Assistance Athens County Fannie Matteson Dwight Rutherford I. V. Shannon T. M. Wolfe F. H. Krecker Community Chest Shannon

College Inn owner pleads not guilty to wage law violations

Steve Tatalos proprietor of the College Inn restaurant pleaded not guilty before Judge O F Rowland in Athens County Common Pleas Court on charges of violating the Ohio minimum wage statute. Bond set at 100 on each information. State attorney general representatives join prosecutor Harold J. Rose for the case.

Steve Tatalos College Inn O. F. Rowland Athens County Common Pleas Court Ohio Harold J. Rose Athens County Ruth Ward Katy C. Young Common Pleas Court State Attorney General's Office Mr. Rose

Knight Granted Divorce in Athens County Court

Gilbert Knight of Athens was granted a divorce from his wife Ila Knight on grounds of wilful absence by Athens County Probate Court yesterday.

Gilbert Knight Athens Ila Knight Athens County

Lawyer for Governor Campaign Office Opens in Athens

Prominent Ohio figures visited the new Saw yer for Governor headquarters at 81 N. Court St Athens under county chairman John DeMolet. Miss Laurina May Sisson and Miss Phyllis Gray run the office with campaign literature ready next week. Section leaders meet weekly to organize county campaign workers. A Sugar Creek Poston Lawyer for Governor Club dance is set for Saturday and a meeting plus dance planned for Lathrop next Wednesday night.

Ohio Sawyer-for-Governor Athens N. Court St John DeMolet Laurina May Sisson Phyllis Gray Lawyer-for-Governor Club Poston Sugar Creek Ted Woods Lathrop

Eagles terrorize pets at Horse Pincer ranch

In Paskenta California, eagles harass ranch animals harming a cat and attacking a dog. A rancher finally drove off the birds after the dog’s distress howls alerted him.

Paskenta Cal

Records Show Drop in June Wedding Permits in Athens County

Athens County Probate Court records reveal a decline in June marriage licenses with 19 applications in the latest month, down from 34 in June 1937. The last couple to apply were John Six, 22, of Logan, and Miss Josephine Davis, 23, of Buchtel, daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Davis.

Athens County John Six Logan Josephine Davis Buchtel Thomas Davis

Guard Company to Hold Drill Before Camp Perry Leave

The Headquarters Company of the 166th Infantry Ohio National Guard will drill Saturday afternoon at the Athens Armory. Harold E. Chadwick states twenty six men will form the Athens company which serves as the battalion headquarters at Camp Perry for a 15 day stay starting Sunday morning.

166Th Infantry Ohio National Guard Athens Harold E. Chadwick Camp Perry National Guard

Evan Cameron Dies in Michigan at 33

Evan Cameron 33 died Tuesday at General Hospital Iron Mountain Michigan after a serious illness noted in Monday's Messenger. Funeral services set for Saturday at 2 PM at Evergreen Church near Coalton Jackson County. He was an Athens High School graduate and resided with his aunt Mrs Pearley Gaskill on E Mulberry Street. Friends may call at Leach Funeral Home Columbus until Saturday noon.

Evan Cameron General Hospital Iron Mountain Mich Evergreen Church Coalton Jackson County Cameron Athens High School Athens Pearley Gaskill E. Mulberry St Leach Funeral Home E. Main St Columbus

Boys at Camp to Tour Athens Institutions

About 30 boys from the Athens County Outdoor Camp for the Underprivileged will tour Athens tomorrow. They will inspect Athens State Hospital Ohio University Municipal Airport and city stores. The group plans a visit to Crystal Pool and a picnic lunch on hospital grounds.

Athens County Athens Athens State Hospital Ohio University Crystal Pool

Athens Delegates to Boys State Win Offices

Gerald Ramsey and Gerald Tate, Athens delegates to Buckeye Boys State, won offices at the convention sponsored by the American Legion at the State Fair Grounds Columbus. Ramsey was elected state representative and Tate state senator.

Gerald Ramsey Gerald Tate Athens Buckeye American Legion State Fair Grounds Columbus Ramsey Tate Fair Grounds Legion Ohio State University

Mrs. Amy Cowan Funeral Service Planned

Funeral services for Mrs. Amy Cowan are set for 9 o clock Saturday morning at Jagers Funeral Home conducted by William G Seaman. Burial will follow at W Union St Cemetery. Friends may visit 4 to 5 and 7 to 8 this evening at the funeral home.

Amy Cowan Jagers Funeral William G. Seaman W. Union St

Schedule of SA Sunday Services

Salvation Army announces a 9 45 a m Sunday School with the topic Trans figuration. A holiness meeting follows by Mrs William Hillis. Young People meet at 6 15 p m with Mr James Gates on Gods Will. At 7 45 p m Adjutant Hillis leads the salvation service on Thrice Placed in Lifes Tempest.

Salvation Army William Hillis James Gates Adjutant Hillis

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