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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1940

Page

5

Spectacular air show to fly into Athens Friday

About 50 planes including National yard craft will fly into Athens airport around 12 30 pm in a public skyshow sponsored by the Ohio Junior Chamber of Commerce. A gas powered model plane kit will be given to a boy, and a large Southern Ohio crowd is expected. Notable attendees include Arlene Davis, pilot, and various aviation officials from Cleveland and Columbus.

JLE Athens Messenger Athens Ohio Junior Chambers of Commerce National Yard Ohio Wile Font Sx Sivenresse Eat atoend_ United Origa Fair Athena Atness Corveland Piedepas Atlances Sitney Arlene Davis Cleveland Ax America Viatrix Spartan Fay Aviatrix Tarle L. Johnson 1Eronautics John W. Ber Cleveland Shiport Bingham Morris Colorado ‘State Thens Supply Co Syncro De‘ces Detroit Faylor Crafts Piper Cubs Minions Beechcrafts Monocoupes Fairchild

Luella White Dies in Hospital at Columbus

Luella Linscott White wife of Spt John W White dies in Fort Hayes Hospital Columbus Ohio. Athens Junior Chamber selects Miss Ohio candidate Miss Luella White will fly to Huntington on science trip before funeral. Survived by daughter Kay and mother Maude Linscott. Funeral at Spears Chapel Saturday at 1:30 pm.

Porterfields Athens Junior Chamber of Commerce Luella Linscott White Juanita Halsey Spt John W. White Huntington Ohio State University Fort Hayes Athens Mire White New Philadelphia Nishand Kay Maude Linscott Spears Columbus

Former Ohio University athlete reported killed in plane crash

Paul Kerr of Hicksville reports Chernitski a former Ohio University athlete died in a Texas plane crash while in training. Kerr's cousin Dean Copeland notified him of the notice. Chernitski left Ohio University three years ago after completing his senior year and was en route to Butler Pennsylvania to join Armco Steel Company.

Chernitski Ohio Unitity Paul Kerr Hicksville Ohio’ University Athens Butler Armco. Steel Company Kerr Dean Copeland C. Copeland Morris Chernitaki Texas Ohio University Sunior

Blanche Lehman Die Funeral To Be Sunday

Nelsonville report states Mrs Blanche Lehman 52 of Haydenville died Thursday after illness. Survived by husband Blosser Lehman and children Creighton Murphy Lehman and Celestia Alberta Blosser, plus sister Maud Marle and brother Vern Fox. Funeral Sunday at 2 pm at Haydenville Methodist Church with burial in Haydenville Cemetery.

Nelsonville Blanche Lthman Haydenville Blosser Lehman Creighton Murley Lehman Celestia Alberta Blosser S Logan Maud Marle Columbus Vern Fox the Diamond Aranachitaren

Age Pensioner Faces Loss of State Support

An elderly Canton resident warned Auditor Joseph T. Ferguson that a higher monthly pension might force him to quit the state. He complains an $18 check is inadequate after renting and board costs. He threatens to seek work if more funds aren’t provided. The text also notes Hindu conversions to Christianity for a costly fee in parts of India.

Joseph T. Ferguson

Civil Service Exams Announced for Multiple Posts

The U S Civil Service Commission announces competitive examinations for several positions with applications due by Aug 5. Full details from J L C Kelley at the Athens Post Office or from the board’s secretary at any first or second class post office. Posts include engineering, drafting, aeronautical roles with salaries from 1,620 to 9,800 per year, artistic lithographers, map engravers, and psychophysiologist positions at the National Institute of Health Public Health Service.

United States Civil Service Commission Commis

Morgan County Court Notes Highlights and Actions

Morgan County court notes reveal Clarence Itrst of Union Two seeks divorce from Maxne Grist of Zanesville for neglect as grounds, requesting custody of two minor children Thelma Louise seven and Lawrence five. In a partition case Ella E Shaffer elects appraisal take for property in southern Morgan County. Grand Jury reports cover six cases with three true bills including arson and assault indictments. Foreclosures include Elmer Kirkpatrick liquidating 80 acres in Manchester to recover debts. Carson Lyle sentenced to 2 to 20 years for arson. Howard Mayle indicted for assault and battery. Probate petitions seek sale of Lydia Remy estate property to pay debts. Marriage license issued Dean Maier and Marjorie Wheeler. Records list multiple land transfers and sheriff actions.

Mcconnellville Clarence Itrst Union Two Maxne Grist Zanesville Foss Custdy Thelma Louise Larence Eila E. Shatter Carsie Potts Ella E. Shatter Morgan’ County Carson Lyle Howard Mayle Earl Norris Elmer Kirkpatrick Meigsville Doyle Zola E. McKee Manchester Pen Deerfield Biecker Ohio Columbus Adrean Hazel Scott Lydia Remy Rouse and Lot Malta Dean Maier Raymond and Verna Allard Maier Marjorie Wheeler Jeate Elizaeth Strahl Wheeler Crooksville Bucholtz Recorder's B. Adrean Ella E. Shaffer Homer Ella E Alonzo Shatter Glenn Parsons Hormer Harry W. Gescell Mae L. Gescell Malto Two

Girls Projects for NYA To Be Planned

Mr. T Thomas field representative of employment division for SYA and Ruth Hutchinson supervisor of girls projects visit Athens for a two day review of NYA programs. They will view county projects and plan future girls projects with Mrs Bertha Robertson senior home economist for NYA.

T. Thomas SYA Mise Ruth Hutchinson NYA Fate Bertha Robertson Athens

Youths Head to NYA Center From Athens County

Athens County youths Nelsonvile and Marion Glousten travel to the NYA Experience Center at Muskingum for a program likely lasting a Mini period. A lawn party is planned at St. Sylvester Church in Zaleski Sunday afternoon with lunch and games. if rain, events move to the rector y basement.

George ‘Nelsonvile Marion Faring Glousten NWA Muskingum Zaleski St. Sylvester Rec Tory

Bartlett Personalities and Local Social Roundup

Bartlett area notes list Charles Funk age 8 dying at his daughter Elizabeth Rose’s home. Funeral at Mt Hermon Church conducted by Rev Taylor with burial in Mt Hermon Cemetery. Also reports Girls 4-H social at Harold Loxley’s lawn with ice cream and cake. Various visits and family notes from local residents and trips to Columbus, Gallipolis, Old Man's Cave.

Panivelt Charles Funk Elizabeth Rose Mt. Hermon Church Taylor Mt. Hermon Harold Loxley Ellsworth Alleny Columbus Fred Benzell John Benzell James Morrows McConnelsville Nathan Burgess Irma Anna Elizabeth Burgess Gallipolis Wayne Dickson Glent Smith Old Man's Cave Clyde Kelly Kelly Howard Mills Jack Adams Dehue W. Va Harry Mills Eric Berea Emma Mills J. E. Morris Jack Dick Graham Dunbar Dana Williams Cambridge May Will Betty Jane

Recruitment drive shows guard exhibits at Athens Courthouse

Eight men in Battery C, 134th Field Artillery have enlisted during the National Guard four day recruiting campaign in Athens. Officers are on duty daily at the guard’s exhibit in front of the Courthouse to acquaint applicants with enlistment requirements. Equipment will be displayed there until late Saturday night.

134Th Field Artillery National Guard Athens

All Day Meeting at Millfield This Sunday

An all day meeting is planned for Sunday July 28 at the Holiness Mission in Millfield. Sunday School starts 9 20 a m followed by preaching by Rev Howard Simpson. The afternoon program will include additional speakers and a testimony meeting. Evangelistic services begin at 7 30 p m.

Holiness Millfield Howard Simpson Mi Lother

Athens High School presents Green Pastures scene

Athens High School students performed a scene from Mark Connelley’s Green Pastures during morning assembly in the high school auditorium. Elizabeth Kolenich narrated while Janice Errs Jeanette Ers Keith Grendenning Virginia Weaver Adae Maccombs Hattie Low GFones Martha Covina participated. Irene White Joan Woolley sang duets and solos, with Dixie Coleman reciting Jonathon Bing and Donald Bingman playing a solo capstan Wood. Bob Sprague closed with an accordion solo ta Gon 4 dalaria.

Athens High School Mark Conselley Green Pastures Elizabeth” Kolenich Janice Jeanette Errs Keith Grendenning Virginia Weaver Adne Maccombs Hattie Low Gfones Martha’ Covina Irene White Joan Woolley Jeannie Brown Hair Joan Woolley Dixie Coleman Jonathon Bing Donald’ Bingman Captain Wood Cone Bob Sprague

Sunday School, Worship at Athens First Methodist Church

The church will hold Sunday School at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 10 30 a m with Dr H L T Houf of Ohio University speaking on What the War Means To Us There will be no worship at the church on Sunday August 4 due to the baccalaureate service at Memorial Auditorium

Athens First’ Methodist Church Hlt Houf Ohio University Memorial Auditorium

Three Enlisted at Navy Recruiting Station

Charles award Walters aged 39 son of Mrs Bessie Walters Chaun wy George Winfield Colvin son of Mr and Mrs W f Baldwin Shawnee and Sterling Ward Keasey aged 8 son of Peter R Keasey Washington D C enlisted in the U S Navy at Athens Recruiting Station on Wednesday Walters and Colvin were sent immediately to the naval training station at Newport R I. Cases nt granted 14 ny leave and will probably be placed at the end of that time Navy Recruiting Agent Ni Byers and today.

Charles Award Walters Bessie Walters George Winfield Colvin W. Ft Saldwin Sterling Ward Keasey Peter R. Keasey Washington, D U.S. Navy Athens Walters Colvin Naval Newport Navy Ni Byers

Burns and injuries hospital notes at Sheltering Arms

Mr Marion Boggs of 113 Franklin Ave was admitted yesterday for head and face burns from a Cline Terrace Cream plant incident. The attending physician says his condition is very satisfactory. Robert Shiffiett of Glouster Rt 4, injured in a May 30 auto crash, was released yesterday. William Mingus of Millfield Rt 1 was admitted Wednesday evening for medical treatment. Johnny Godman of The Plains received treatment yesterday and was discharged today.

Marion Boggs Franklin Ave Sheltering Arms Hospital Robert Shiffiett Glouster William Mingus Millfield Rt. 1 Johnny Godman the Plains

Tourists in Athens Enjoy Friendly Hospitality amid Heat

Local visitors report Athens remains welcoming despite extreme temperatures. Tourists from Charleston, Tonkawa, Chicago, Allston, Brownsville and beyond praised the cordial hospitality and the university campus. Reviews highlight pleasant campus views, accommodating residents, and a thriving town atmosphere during a busy Saturday night.

Athens LG. Smith Tonkawa Oki B. Baatgen Chica Irving Kauffman Allston Mass F. M Stalzer Haledon N. J

Slouster Man Fined For Reckless Driving

Ester Cox, 23, coal miner of Slouster Route 4, fined $10 and costs for reckless driving by Mayor Cliff Cornell. Richard L. Glending, 43, stock buyer of Athene Route 2, filed the charge. Auto crash occurred July 19 on Route 78 west of Glouster. both drivers escaped injury.

Ester Cox Slouster Cliff Cornell Richard L. Glending Athene Glouster State Highway Patrol

Albany Church Topics Overview and Sunday Schedule

The notice describes activities at Canaan Baptist Church Albany including a Young People’s meeting and evening service. It mentions Sunday school at 10 and stresses Christian Special topics led by speakers from the church community.

Albany Baptist Church Young Peoples CNC Stetexta Sath Canaan Baptist Church Inaay School Sera Taowe

Hampton Beeson in Serious Condition at Cedar Point

Hampton Beeson, Cedar Point promotion manager, lies critically ill after an operation at Good Samaritan Hospital in Sandusky. Stricken at Cedar Point, he was rushed to Lane Rusky Hospital for emergency surgery. The Beeson couple, residents of Columbus, were staying at their Cedar Point cottage this summer. His sister is Mrs RW Finsterwald. Mrs Finsterwald had been with Mrs Beeson in Sandusky since the operation.

Aro Hampton Beeson Cedar Point Good Samaritan Hospital Sandusky Beeson Lane Rusky Hospital Columbus Mf& T

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