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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1936

Page

5

Athens County Delegation Packs Ohio GOP Convention

Athens County sent about 40 delegates and guests to the Republican state convention in Columbus. Notables visiting the Deshler-Wallick Hotel included John Bricker, John D. Hamilton, Myers Cooper, Clarence Brown, David Ingalls, and Rep. Thomas Jenkins, with Athens leaders and Meigs County figures also attending.

Columbus Athens County Athens John W. Bricker James Garfield Stewart Cincinnati Ohio Bricker John D. Hamilton National Party Myers Y. Cooper Clarence Brown David Ingalls Thomas A. Jenkins Atty George W. Rose Glouster L. G. Worstell Cc. L. Jones Albany J. W. Wilson Miller Wilson Nelsonville BE. J. Arnold James G. Russell Stewart Carl Antle M. D. Hughes G. D. Gorham Jack Gardner Orville Bingman Willis Blower Kenneth Robbins McArthur Ohio University Vinton County Kenneth Ray

Large Reunion To Be Sunday at Fairview U B Church

More than 2,500 invited from Ohio Indiana West Virginia Kentucky and Pennsylvania attend the eighth annual home coming of the Fairview United Brethren Church Pleasant Valley Charge in Vinton County on Sunday July 5. Dr A R Clippinger Dayton presiding bishop will give the main address with Rev Ewing Ross and other local leaders in charge of the program which runs from 9:30 a m to closing prayer.

Ohio Indiana West Virginia Kentucky Pennsylvania Fairview Ival Bock A. E. Bethel Indianapolis Ind C. M. Scott Ewing Ross W. L. Kuhen Ival Beck M. R. White T. C. Harper D. D P. F. Wright A. R. Clippinger Marion W. Prosch Portsmouth U. B

Amputation After Two Months Infection at Albany Hospital

Two months ago an infection developed in the third finger of Mrs. Albert Dailey of Albany. The finger failed to heal and was amputated Wednesday morning at Sheltering Arms Hospital. No spread of infection to the hand was feared. Phillip Ross of Athens also had a tonsil operation at the hospital the same morning.

Albert Dailey Albany Sheltering Arms Hospital Phillip Ross Athens

Gardner Nursery ad offers hardy perennials at $1 each

Postpaid, satisfaction guaranteed. Pacific list includes Canterbury Bells Foxglove Pinks Delphinium Shasta Daisies Iceland Poppies and more. Strong sturdy plants shipped direct from grower. Offer includes two Baby's Breath gifts if mailed this week. Send $1 to Gardner Nursery Co Osage Iowa.

Officials Seek Reports Of Overlooked Farmlands

The Athens County National Soil Conservation Program committee meets with Ross Wright to finalize farms for the soil program and urges farmers not yet surveyed to report to their community committeemen or Wright.

Athens County Ross Wight Ames-Bern Ross Wright

Couple Joins In Application For Marriage

George Keeton aged 30 of The Plains and Margaret Gertrude Shields aged 31 of Chauncey apply for marriage. They are both listed as children of their respective parents.

George Keeton the Plains Riley Keeton Margaret Gertrude Shields Chauncey Charles C. Shields

William Hawk Arrest Clarified in Athens Report

Authorities say the William Hawk detained in Athens last week is not the same individual as the William Hawk residing on R D 7. Police reassessment follows local confusion over two men with the same name.

William Hawk Athens

Holiday Speaker at Troy Grange Fourth of July Picnic

Joseph W. Fichter lecturer of the Ohio State Grange and former assistant state director of education will speak Saturday at the Troy Grange hall Coolville. His topic is This Government of Ours.

Joseph W. Fichter Ohio State Grange Troy Grange Coolville

Bricker and Hamilton Tie GOP Policy Address Highlights

John Bricker outlines Sherrill Committee savings of 16 million annually for Ohio. He calls for Civil Service reform, a constitutional amendment to solidify a minimum wage law, capped political contributions, aggressive Public Utilities, and welfare reforms. He urges liquor control reform, labor wage goals, and de-politicized relief while opposing race or religion disclosures for aid.

Bricker Sherrill Committee Ohio Civil Service Commission Public Utilities Public Utilities Commission Sherrill Department of Liquor Control Department

Athens Scouts Camp at Night

Athens Boy Scout Troop 56 held a midweek camp at Dupler Lodge with families to plan August summer camp. Roy Dupler and Walton Davies directed multiple overnights with seven scouts earning attendance badges for three nights. Beasley won the axe throwing medal and Haller the honor camper medal amid many visitors.

Athens Dupler Lodge Roy Dupler Athens County Walton Davies John Haller Jimmy Cox Paul Beasley Dick Burdette Darrell Burdette Carl Matthews Robert Yaw Fred Schilling FE. S. Haller Bart Davidson C. M. Smith

Busy Bee 4 H Sewing Club Meets in Can Onville

Mary Jackson hosts Busy Bee 4 H sewing club meeting as Edith Channell leads dressmaking. Wilma Jean Weatherby joins as a new member. Channell to entertain at her home today.

Mary Jackson Canaonville Edith Channell Wilma Jean Weatherby

Legion Post Sponsors Ohio University ROTC Unit

Members of the K. T. Crossen Post of the American Legion voted unanimously to sponsor the Ohio University ROTC unit starting in the coming Fall. The post will present a sabre to the captain of the top company and memorial items to outstanding cadets, honoring WWII casualty K. T. Crossen.

K. T. Crossen American Legion Legion Ohio University Crack Athens Post Legionnaires United States Legion Posts Cadet Corps

Scouting Meeting Postponed by Athens Troop 41

Troop 41 of the Athens Boy Scouts postpones its weekly meeting due to a holiday schedule conflict and related attendance concerns.

Athens Boy Scouts

White Shirt Crusaders accused of threats plot overthrow

Kansas City minister charges The White Shirt Crusaders led by George W Christians with sending a threatening letter. He says the group plans violence to gain aims and protested to President Roosevelt claiming proof of a government overthrow plot.

U.S White Shirt Crusaders George W. Christians Kansas City Roosevelt

Surveys Completed On U S Forest Lands In Ohio

The Hocking Valley Purchase Unit of Wayne National Forest finished land surveys for all optioned and approved cases. Sixteen cases exceed 15 000 acres. Permanent boundary stakes set on part of the land. Route 152 log culvert finished. Hill work completed with a half mile of clearing. Brush burning along a fourth mile of right of way and 550 feet of stamping completed.

Hocking Valley Purchase Unit Wayne National Forest

Bleeding Gums and Pyorrhea Help Offer by Dr Davis

Advertises a dental treatment for bleeding gums and pyorrhea by Dr W M Davis at 13823 Market St Wheeling West Virginia. Claims recipients can send $2 for full size treatment and promises to save teeth for those who think their cases hopeless.

Irwins Assume Salvation Army Corps Leadership in Athens

Adjt and Mrs Ronald Irwin arrived in Athens from Kittanning Pennsylvania to lead the Salvation Army corps, succeeding Adjt and Mrs W W Hinshaw. They bring eleven years of service near Pittsburgh and plan to engage city county state officials, ministers, and citizens in corps work. Welcome services are set at Army Hall W Union St with morning and evening sessions.

Adjt Ronald Irwin Athens Kittanning Salvation Army W. W. Hinshaw Irvine Territorial New York Pittsburgh Pa Marilyn Ronald Irwins Army Hall W. Union St

NRS Office In Athens To Close Saturday For Independence Day

The Athens County National Reemployment Service office will be closed Saturday in observance of Independence Day. Manager Thomas Hixenbaugh announced the closure and said he may be reached at home, 22 Central Ave., if needed.

Athens County National Thomas Hixenbaugh Hig Central Ave

Brooks' Condition Improves at Albany Hospital

Howard Brooks of Albany R D 8, treated at Sheltering Arms Hospital for pneumonia, shown considerable improvement this morning after a serious condition on admission Sunday. He still suffers a minor leg injury from a farm accident four weeks earlier near Albany. Relatives including Currie Tyler family of Sellersville Kentucky Bernice Brooks of Parkersburg and Ann Powers of Athens are at the Brooks home.

Howard Brooks Albany R. D Sheltering Arms Hospital Brooks Albany Currie Tyler Sellersville Bernice Brooks Parkersburg Ann Powers Athens

Dairy Workers Union Sets Next Meeting in Nelsonville

The Dairy Workers' Union of Athens County met at Athens City Hall and voted to hold the next meeting in Nelsonville on July 7. Secretary Walter Linscott urged leaders of other unions and all members to attend to finalize outstanding business.

Dairy Workers’ Union of Athens County Athens City Hall Nelsonville Walter Linscott

END O CORN Cures Corns and Callouses

Local ad claims END O CORN halts pain and removes corns and callouses quickly. Promises relief within days. Athens Pharmacy markets END O CORN for fifty cents, normally fifty dollars, urging readers to buy today.

Athens

Knowlton Bid Law in Group Knowlton Bid Law in Group

Clarence Knowlton of Bellefontaine submitted the low bid of 116 350 for building an addition to Athens State Hospital and remodeling the Women s Ward. The project is estimated at 125 000 with sub bids from Eastern Plumbing Geiger Brothers Central Electric Service Capital Lift and Manufacturing. Awards will be announced next week per State Architect John P. Schooley.

Clarence Knowlton Bellefontaine Athens Athens State Hospital John P. Schooley Columbus Plumbing Eastern Plumbing Co Geiger Bros Logan Central Electric Service Capital Lift and Manufacturing Co Schooley

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