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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1940

Page

5

Ohio University Post Summer Session Opens Aug 12

Ohio University's annual Post Summer Session begins August 12 and runs three weeks through August 31 with courses in 10 fields. Dr R B J Smith Dr John A Davis Jr and Dr Franklin V Thomas will lecture as visiting faculty. Registration August 12 in Ewing Hall.

Ohio University R. B.J. Smith Crestline Public Schools John A. Davis, Jr Wood County Parkersburg W. V Schools Franklin V. Thomas Ohio State University Ewing Hall University Bulletin

AHS Students To Present Music and Drama Program

AHS students present a varied music and drama program in an assembly on Friday July 26 at 9 30 a m in the high school auditorium. Voces piano and accordion solos and a short excerpt from Green Pastures will be enacted by Irene Hands. William Poling assists Oliver Wood in planning and will preside.

One High School Green Pastures Mark Connelly Irene Hand William Poling Oliver Wood

Stone Dealers Condemned by UMW Group

Union locals condemn stone dealers in Turin County citing unfair business ties and alleged collusion. The resolution faults state officials and industry leaders and calls for scrutiny of ongoing dealings and county governance. Local figures including Sam Faris and Athens Gi appear among the signatories voicing concerns over alleged favoritism and improper influence.

Turin Albeny Bone Gabriel Pinel Greene Foumders Paria Ehspae Ot ‘Kemnberry Soak United Mine Workers St Mea Ik Commie Ohio Awrenee McDonald Deanville Athenes Nehoniie

Social Security Board visits Athens for employers and workers

A representative of the Nelsonville office of the Social Security Board will meet employers and employees in Athens on Thursday from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Employment Security Center to discuss status under the amended act and to provide information on Social Security matters. The visit is part of the board's service to Athens and vicinity.

Athens Nelsonville O Social Security Board Nelson- Alle Ade Athen Dayton Harold Chengelis Charles Remigan Dwight Shrum John Robbins Hamber Doc Shumate Aew

Frank Mulligan Dies After Long Illness at 92

Frank Mulligan died at age 92 at the family home 11 Palmer St Tuesday evening after a four year illness. He leaves a mother, a father, four sisters Miss Margigan at home Mrs Bernard McCashen Cincinnati Mrs Michael Hillis New Lexington and Mrs Fahye Pierce Shade. Funeral at St Pauls Church Athens Friday morning at 8:30. Burial Mt Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday at the family home.

Frank Mulligan Palmer, St Hie Muli Margigan Bernard McCashen Cincinnati Michael Hillis New Lexington Fahye Pierce Shade

Tourists Find Athens Friendly Says Visitors

A report from Athens notes locals are friendly as visitors from California to Michigan praise the city. Travelers describe Athens as beautiful, the university appealing, and the area cooler than prior stops while expressing intent to return.

Athens Miss Air Tour contest heats at Schine's Athena

Ten Athens girls entered this morning to compete for Miss Athens in the All-Ohio Air Tour event. The winner will travel by air from Huntington to Athens on Saturday afternoon, with plans including a New York trip and a Firestone exhibit appearance. Contest entries close tonight at 8 with Frank Nolan taking calls.

Athens Schine Athena Theater Ad Norce Frank Nolan Huntington W. Va Aire Giri Chamber of Commerce DSS Army New York Harris Rose Anne Coury Marjorie Gibbons Lenore Wood Mary Elbeth Littler Betty Kelly Frances Alexander Juanita Halseythers Mr" Nolan Sehine Thena Theater

Athens store reshuffle as Pangratz and Stratton take posts

The Athens outlet sees Rasher Stratton acting manager and three days a week as clerk while Cecil N. McCafferty is named today. George Pangratz of Akron, formerly with the Athens Chick Hatchery, will serve as office manager at Goodyear in Akron and begin a new role next week as clerk in Athens. Mrs Stratton plans to leave Thursday for Akron. Margaret Burdette, former Athens resident, was the late wife of Pangratz. Marie Pangratz, a daughter, is in critical condition in an Akron hospital. George Pangratz, Sr., and wife noted.

Cecil N.mccafferty Chauncey Clerk Ruth Burdette Stratton Athens Nelson George Pangratz Akron Charles Sanders Hand Indiana Pangratz

Youth Hostel for Athens To Be Considered Friday

Two meetings in Fine Arts Hall on Ohio University campus will consider establishing a youth hostel in Athens. William Van Til of Ohio State University outlines hostels as non political and provides details on operations, costs, and rules. Local residents are invited to both meetings Friday to decide on forming a Athens hostel committee and begin plans.

Athens Fine Arts Ohio University William van Til van Til College of Education Ohio State University Europe Ohio Pataskala Granville Lancaster Logan Circleville Thame Chillicothe Worthington Rock House Ranger NYA Great Lakes

First Annual AAA P At Lake Hope

About 75 people attended the first annual invitation scheme sponsored by the Athens County AAA Committee at Lake Hope on Saturday. Attendees came from Washington Moran Vinton Meigs and Athens Counties. Dean D. Deeds, state AAA Committee member in Columbus, gave the principal address. The Rev Earl Cowen Ross Wright Claudis Chappell and Edward Hinwk sang several numbers. Short talks followed by Morris Racer AAA field man and Ross Wright Athens County extension agent.

Athens County Aaa Committee Lake Hope Washington Moran Vinton Meigs Athens Dean D. Deeds Columbus Earl Cowen Ross Wright Claudis Chappell Edward Hinwk Morris Racer AAA Athens County

Thriller on Screen at West Side Playground

John Barker hosts a one hour thriller with complete sound gear at the West Side playground Thursday night at 8 30. If successful, more educational films may follow. Sponsored by the Department of Recreation under Lewis Sabo. public invited, no admission.

West Side Playground John Barker Barker Department of Recreation Lewis Sabo

Aviation growth outpaces war focus in Athens region

In Athens news, private aviation expands with more charter flights and airline tickets than in four years. The new air office joins the Rowland hangar to grow services, with Monocoupe planes and Civilian Pilot trainees active. Virgil Baughman’s Chicago trip highlights local aviation interest while instructors face Washington approvals and job prospects at Pastern Airlines.

Athens Mel Bee Co Virgil Baughman Chicago Windy City Wee Charles O'Bleness Itse Airlines New York

Farmer Picnic Set for August 10 in Athens County

A Farm Bureau Youth Council committee and county groups plan a farmers picnic on Saturday August 10 at the Athens County grounds. Activities include softball between grange teams, a noon dinner, and music with horse shoes and contests. Organizers include Mrs Ray Boho Mrs Wayne Wingett and committee members.

Farm Bureau Youth Council Clune Farm Bureau Granges Athen County Iust Hight Athens County Frank’ Pugh Harry Lee E. T. Brewer Carl Frische Earl Cowen Judy John Sheridan Dorothy Frank Esther Phillips Keith Seat Harold Terrell Glen Scott Alton Hope Herbert Hasek Howard Starlin William "Thompson Edward Sheridan Ellen Terrell

Sheltering Arms Hospital updates and births

Four year old Kaymona sartiett remains seriously injured after a fall from a broken hottie Saturday as attendants at Sheltering Arms Hospital report ongoing improvement following surgery. A daughter was born at 11 55 p m Monday night to Mr and Mrs Howard Kelrns Amesville at the hospital. Emergency appendectomies were performed on Clarence Stalder Hauncey Monday night and 1 year old Barbara Nolan Milfield Rl yesterday morning. Others include Mr John Bodies 68 Shannon Ave undergoing a minor operation and Mrs Lorena Smith 52 Grosvenor St admitted for medical treatment yesterday. Mrs Fannie Romine Torch admitted today for medical treatment. Clyde Haines New Marsfield Rt transferred yesterday from Mt Carmel Hospital in Columbus. Mrs Flodie Love Athens Rt 2 Mrs Louise Parfitt and infant daughter 7 Palmer St and Mrs Susie Colling 39 Brown Ave released.

Kaymona Sartiett Sefell Sheltering Arms” Hospital Mire Howard Kelrns Amesville Clarence Stalder Hauncey Barbara Nolan Milfield RL John Shannon Ave Lorena Smith Grosvenor Sty Fannie Romine Torch Clyde Haines New Marsfield Rt 2 Louise Parfitt Palmer St Susie Colling Brown Ave

Disabled American Veterans Meet In Armory

Veterans from the Conratn Bean Chapter 37 will gather at the Armory lab rooms on Thursday July 25 at 7 20 p m Delegates Daniel A Pierce and Earnest McGraner were chosen for the State Convention to be held June 27 Akron July 26 to 28 Birth announcement Benjamin Franklin Carsey born July 23 to Mr and Mrs Leo Carsey Route Four and grandson relations listed

Conratn Bean Daniel A. Pierce Earnest McGraner Akron Leo Carsey Route Four Benjamin Franklin Lizle. McKibben Ace Carsey C. "C. Brooks

Play postponed at University elementary school today

Announcement states the present play Poetry Diggs of the Cabbag Which by the fifth grade pupils will now be held tomorrow morning at nine o clock in the school auditorium.

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