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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1941

Page

5

Election Board in Athens County may name Republican clerk

Athens County election board faces a Tuesday night meeting with disputes over clerk selection after the Supreme Court required a Republican appointee. Debates center on Atty. R. J. Isselstein, Mrs. E. J. Shannon’s pay, and whether August 12 primaries can proceed in Athens Nelsonville and Glouster.

THE Athens Messenger Athens Ohio Election Board Athens County Athens County Board of Elections Atty. R. J. Isselstein Supreme Court E. J. Shannon O. K. Parrett Isselstein Parrett Shannon John E. Sweeney Sweeney Secretary of State Board of Elections Athens ‘County Johnson

State Patrol Arrests Four Fined In Day of Citations

Four people were cited by the state patrol on Route 50. Harold L Fiebieger 32 of Rosewood was fined 10 dollars for speeding. Paul Schooley 32 of Cincinnati was fined 25 dollars for driving while suspended. Richard Johnson 25 of Cincinnati was fined 5 dollars for allowing Schooley to drive. An accident on Route 50 involved J R Stratton 35 of 160% W State St and Glen Bank 42 of Detroit causing slight damage. Steve Kotche Jr 45 of Congo faces reckless operation charges. Robert G McClure 27 of Cow Creek Ky was fined 5 dollars for insufficient lights.

Harold L. Fiebieger Rosewood Cliff Cornell State Patrol Paul Schooley Cincinnati Cornell Schooley Richard Johnson J. R. Stratton State St Glen Bank Detroit Stratton Ronk Steve Kotche, Jr

Clover Farm Bee Turns Monthly Magazine Format

Clover Farm Stores announces The Clover Farm Bee becomes a monthly magazine starting with the July issue. The publication, now 8 by 11 inches on coated stock, will offer up to 32 pages with merchandising articles a Clover Farm Who's Who and humor pieces. Publication date remains the first of each month and marks its first Southeastern Ohio appearance.

Clover Farm Bee Clover Farm Voluntary Group Cleveland Bee Ohio

Firms Banks Receive Crop Control Payments

Insurance companies and federal land banks led a list of major payments from the Agriculture Department for compliance with 1939 crop control programs. The top recipient was Prudential Insurance Company of America in Newark, New Jersey, receiving $133,191.

Washington Agriculture Department Prudential Insurance Company of America Newark N. J

Birth at Sheltering Arms Hospital

A daughter was born Saturday night at Sheltering Arms Hospital to Dr and Mrs Carl O Hanson Northwood. Mrs Dessie Ris ley Carbondale had a major operation this morning. Miss Marie Roberts Glouster Route 1 had emergency appendectomy Sunday. Released from hospital were Mrs H C Dorman and infant son Peach Ridge Road Mrs Bernice Kuhn 41 Lorene Ave and Mrs Elizabeth Clarkson Dayton.

Sheltering Arms Hospital Carl O. Hanson Northwood Marie Roberts Dessie Risley Carbondale H. C. Dorman Peach Ridge Road Bernice Kuhn Lorene Ave Elizabeth Clarkson Dayton

Mrs. Anna Bailey Dies at Son’s Home in Coolville

Mrs. Anna Koblentz Bailey aged 65 died Friday at the Frost area home of her son Rex Bailey after a long illness. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at two at the Coolville Methodist Church with burial in Coolville Cemetery. She was predeceased by her husband and two children and is survived by one daughter Mrs. Fred Cole of Frost and six sons Rex Frost Wade Glouster Ralph Detroit Herbert Nelsonville Clarence Clyde Washington D. G.

Coolville Anna Koblentz Bailey Rex Bailey Frost R. D Bailey Fred Cole Frost Rex Wade Glouster Ralph Detroit Herbert Nelsonville Clarence and Clyde Washington, D. G

Elks Hold National Convention in Philadelphia

Elks National Convention opens July 14 in Independence Hall Philadelphia with Joseph Buch as presiding grand exalted ruler. Leaders from government defense program and dignitaries, including Vice President Wallace, speak to attendees and radio audiences. An estimated 50 000 Elks expected, with a night parade and water carnival on the Schuylkill River.

Homer Gall Athens Lodge Henry A. Wallace Richardson Army Yarnell Navy Elliott Office of Production Management Edwards The Treasury Joseph G. Buch Trenton N. J Independence Hall Madrigal Singers Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra Schuylkill River Elks

Two Men Fined for Possession of Coons in Closed Season

Henry Stires and Woodrow Tippie of The Plains were fined 29.70 each by Mayor William Hines at Chauncey after pleading guilty to taking and possessing young coon in closed season. They were arrested by State Game Protector B. F. Swartz.

Henry Stires Woodrow Tippie Plains William Hines Chauncey B. F. Swartz

Young Sergeant Mitchell Heads to Athens for Weekend

Harry E. Mitchell Jr a sergeant in the U S Regular Army spent the weekend in Athens with his father. He enlisted at sixteen and is stationed at Fort Sheridan Illinois with an anti air craft outfit.

Harry E. Mitchell, Jr U. S Athens Harry E. Mitchell Mitchell Fort Sheridan Ill

Conference on World at War Opens at Ohio University

Under Dr. E. B. Smith the five day Ohio University conference on The World at War opened in Memorial Auditorium with lectures each afternoon and a morning convocation. Today R. B. Eckles spoke on the British position. tomorrow Ernest K. Lindley will discuss the world situation and Nazi domination. Wednesday speaker is Dr. Herman G. James.

E. B. Smith Ohio University Memorial Auditorium Departments of History and Government R. B. Eckles Ernest K. Lindley Washington Herman G. James

Collection of Note Sought in Court

Edgar S. White doing business as Whites Mill sues V. M. Beal Mamie M. Beal Glen Burson and Lorene Burson in Athens County Common Pleas Court for 212 on an unpaid note plus costs. The Beals operated a grocery market on Richland Ave and signed the promissory note endorsed by the Bursons.

Edgar S. White White's Mill Herrold Place Athens County Common Pleas Court V. M. Beal Mamie M. Beal Glen Burson Lorene Burson Richland Ave Glen and Athens

Planetary Alignments Warn Of Risks In Business Writings

The planetary configurations for this day caution that business relations may face hazards and odd irregularities. Writings and spoken agreements risk treachery and fraud while higher ups resist. Health and property require vigilance. trusted elders may aid, and intuition could guide momentous decisions.

Skywriting over Athens shows civilian flights grow

The Athens area reports an uptick in flight training with CPTP classes at Athens Airport. Vance Cross and others share first rides in Taylorcraft planes while local pilots, instructors, and Marys reveal growing aviation activity and community interest.

Cooler Day In Athens With Showers Forecast

Weak sun kept Athens under overcast skies with a high of 85 yesterday and a low of 69 last night. At noon the temperature was 77 with a forecast of showers and cooler conditions and .07 inches of rain from the night.

Athens Old Sol

Judge Slabaugh Dies in Newark at 74

Common Pleas Judge Frank E. Slabaugh of Licking County died in Newark at age 74, a week after collapsing from heat. The respected jurist served decades on the bench and was known for his courtroom calm and integrity. Funeral arrangements were pending with family awaiting details.

Newark Common Pleas Frank E. Slabaugh Licking County

Tokyo stocks dip as global tensions weigh on market

Prices on the Tokyo stock exchange fell today amid broader unease over Japan's international position, signaling investor caution and potential impact on shares across sectors.

Tokyo Tokyo Stock Exchange Japan

Vaughn Named As Teacher at Athens School

Richard Vaughn a 1941 Ohio University graduate has been hired to teach mathematics at the Athens Mechanics School. The program now enrolls 85 students with more to come as late registrants arrive. Last week 50 graduates were certified and many have found work while others pursue civil service and state exams. The six month course trains youths for aviation related jobs with no tuition. The town of Henderson North Carolina has been declared a bird sanctuary.

Sylvia Kempton Ohio W. State St Sylvia CFPTP P. S U. S Richard Vaughn Ohio University Athens Mechanics School

Olive Tablets Promise Relief for Constipation and Liver Bile

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets touted as a vegetable laxative aiding bile flow to digest fatty foods and improve elimination. Claims of toning intestinal action and relief from headaches and dullness, with prices 15 30 60 cents available at all drugstores.

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