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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1938

Page

5

Memory Tablet Unveiled For Athens Salvation Army Leader

In Athens on the Salvation Army Building anniversary event the mortgage was burned and a tablet reading splendid example was unveiled in memory of Frank S. Roach. Roach chaired the Advisory Board and funded construction plans and mortgage payoff. his daughter Mrs Donna Roach Stout honored his memory with a $3000 trust redirected to clear the building debt.

Frank S. Roach Salvation Army Athens Army Mr. Roach Roach Donna Roach Stout Stout Robert G. Purrington Adj Paul Seiler O. F. Rowland Athens County Common Pleas Court Judge Rowland Frank Roach Harry Mansfield Fred Malpass Roberts

Music School Opens Aug. 15 in Athens

The summer music school for Athens youths opens Monday Aug. 15 under Floyd Prince and runs for three weeks with daily sessions for pre-band, junior orchestra and band, senior band, and senior orchestra. Four days a week, free private or class instruction may be arranged Fridays for grades 6 or 7. Competition for advanced groups is strong this year.

Athens Floyd Prince

Donate Ice Cream Pop For Children’s Picnic

Four donations have been made for the Athens poor children's picnic on August 4 at the Athens County Fairgrounds under the Salvation Army Advisory Board. Banks Ice Cream Co Bennett Co and Cline Ice Cream Co each donated five gallons. The Athens Bottling Works gave 20 cases of pop. Donations may be made to committee members Dr H T Phillips Irvin D Quick Charles A Cornwell E F Sells or Gordon K Bush.

Athens Athens County Fairgrounds Salvation Army Advisory Board Banks Ice Cream Co Bennett Co Cline Ice Cream Co Athens Bottling Works H. T. Phillips Irvin D. Quick Charles A. Cornwell E. F. Sells Gordon K. Bush

Athens Guard Battery Completes 14 Mile Road March

Battery C 134th Field Artillery Ohio National Guard completed a 14 mile road march Tuesday night in route 56 and at Fort Knox prep. Three officers and 46 enlisted men participated. Lieut Harold Linscott led the firing guns section and Lieut Richard Corwin oversaw battery communications. A picnic and potential softball team are planned for August.

134Th Field Artillery Ohio National Guard Fort Knox Harold Linscott

Beekeepers of Area To Meet on Aug 12

The South Central Ohio Beekeepers Field Day will be at Washington Courthouse on August 12 with the New Washington Hotel as headquarters. It is the third meeting for beekeepers in state sections including Athens County. The one day program covers local beekeeping issues with focus on crop and market reports and features several state and out of state speakers followed by an evening banquet.

Ohio Washington Courthouse Washington Hotel Athens County

No Secret Says Joyful Matron About Vendol Medicine

Mrs. Bessie McDaniel of Columbus Ohio credits Vendol with relief from years of constipation nervous indigestion excess stomach acid and heartburn. She reports improved health and urges others to obtain Vendol without delay.

Bessie McDaniel Sixth St Columbus Ohio

Local druggists advertise popular remedy

Leading druggists advertise a widely sold product praised by Athens Pharmac y at 7 N Court St and Hick man s Pharmacy in Nelsonville, urging customers to buy now through participating stores.

Athens Pharmacy Court St Nelsonville Hickman’s Pharmacy

Athens Airmen Fly Longest Club Mass Mission

Athens Aero Club launches its longest mass flight from Rowland Field at 7 am with five ships aiming to Ashland and a non stop return to Athens if weather permits. Crew includes Vern Andrews Carl Tom John Sprague John Jagers Dr Shu Make Al and Mrs Al Knouff Gordon Bush Lewis Robeson Fred Weber and Charles Wheaton. They’ll dine with Al Knouff’s father near Sandusky and swim in Lake Erie with visits to Castalia and the Blue Hole before a 6 pm Sandusky takeoff and about two hours flying time.

Athens Aero Club Rowland Field Ashland Sandusky Athens Vern Andrews Carl Tom John T. Sprague John Jagers Dr. Shumake al Knouff Gordon Bush Lewis Robeson Fred Weber Charles Wheaton Lake Erie Castalia Blue Hole

Vote Places Are Changed in Athens Township Elections

Athens Township voting locations shift for the August 9 election. Baker Precinct and Athens Township North now meet in the township garage on W Union Street opposite the Fairgrounds. South Precinct voters use the new Mechanicsburg School. Baker and North previously used Mickle Tire site and Algeo Motor Sales.

Athens Township Athens County Board of Elections Baker Precinct Athens Township North W. Union St Fairgrounds Mechanicsburg Mickle Tire & Accessories Co North Algeo Motor Sales South

Talk Plan for Credit League Meets in Athens County Court

In the Athens County courtroom last night a group of county retail merchants formed the Athens County Credit Association. Representatives from two credit bureaus outlined their rating systems. Oscar Fulton of Athens Credit Bureau suggested countywide expansion, while H R Wick and H P Young of Credit Guide Publishing Co discussed forming a county credit association. No affiliation steps were taken. A proposal to broaden into a retail grocers association was discussed and set as the theme for the next meeting on Aug 10.

Athens County Athens County Credit Association Oscar Fulton Athens Credit Bureau H. R. Wick H. P. Young Credit Guide Publishing Co Jackson

Honor Three Athens Men With Biographies

Three Athens residents John R Johnston dean of men at Ohio University Dr Karl H Krauskopf advertising instructor and Kenneth C Ray retiring Athens County school superintendent are named in the third volume of Americas Young Men a biographical dictionary The volume summarizes the careers of more than 6000 contemporary leaders selection based entirely on merit

Athens John R. Johnston Ohio University Karl H. Krauskopf Kenneth C. Ray Athens County

Wiener Roast by Athens SOS 4 H Club at fairgrounds

The Athens SOS 4 H Club held a wiener roast at the Athens County Fairgrounds with seven members and seven guests. The evening featured games. The next meeting is set for 2 p m Tuesday August 2 at the home of Misses Marjorie and Barbara Fierce W Union St.

Athens Sos Athens County Fairgrounds Marjorie Barbara Fierce W. Union St

Food relief distributions set for Trimble Township

Trustees announce distributing relief commodities from the Township hall at Glouster from 9 a m to noon Saturday. Cheese raisins oranges and flour will be given out. Due to perishables clients are asked to call at the office as early as possible.

Trimble Township Glouster

Revival Services Continue at Church of Christ

Revival services at the Church of Christ, 6 Stimson Ave, continue tonight with Rev. Tom Butterfield delivering a sermon on Remember Lot's Wife. Two new members joined yesterday and one today. announcement on further services to be made Friday.

Church of Christ Stimson Ave Tom Butterfield Lot

New Korner Grocery Manager Takes Athens Post

Bows in as owner and manager of Korner Grocery Store on Stewart Street Athens. His daughter Erma, Nelsonville High School graduate, will assist. Ward has 30 years as manager at New York Coal Co. farm Floodwood and led York Grange as master for three years.

A. N. Ward Korner Stewart St Athens Erma Nelsonville High School Columbus Ward New York Coal Co Floodwood York Grange

Dalton Sells Tickets For Republican Dance

Tickets for a Young Republican Club dance at the Tavernal Gardens Cassidy Ave Bexley may be obtained from John Dalton president of the Athens Young Republican Club. All candidates will be introduced no speeches. Margaret Saunders and John C Bricker report over 500 couples will attend.

Young Republican Club Tavernal Gardens Cassidy Ave Bexley John Dalton Athens Young Republican Club Margaret Saunders John C. Bricker

Relief for Backache Through Kidney Health

Many backaches arise from tired kidneys. Dean's Pills, trusted for over 40 years, help flush waste from the blood via the kidneys, offering relief and renewed energy. Ask your druggist for Dean's Pills.

Dean

Second Grade Pupils Display Term's Work

Miss Marcita Halkyard's second grade room at University Elementary School presented a summer term program. It featured a shadow play The Three Bears, science exhibit, group stories, lantern slides, and songs. Al Gubitz led ceremonies. Charlene Henry described the committees. Russell Church spoke on science. Luella Littler on lantern slides. Joe Gatrell introduced stories. Teddy Kasler on the shadow play. Participants included Diana Crawford Jo Ann Darnell Nancy Packard Eloise Swank Jo Ann Yaw Russell Church and Al Gubitz. Dismissal will be at noon on Thursday Aug 4.

Marcita Halkyard University Elementary al Gubitz Charlene Henry Russell Church Luella Littler Joe Gatrell Teddy Kasler Three Bears Diana Crawford Jo Ann Darnell Nancy Packard Eloise Swank Jo Ann Yaw Mary Jane Beasley Ann Hammerle Martha Ann Crawford University Elementary School

Boys Hosts to Eagles Visit Athens Saturday

Athens County Outdoor Children's Camp boys will visit Athens on Saturday to swim at Crystal Pool picnic in the State Hospital grounds and see a movie at the Athena Theater. They will return to the camp to entertain members of the Jacksonville Eagles Lodge.

Athens County Athens Crystal Pool State Hospital Athena Theater Jacksonville Eagles Lodge

Good Advice About Constipation From A Doctor

A doctor emphasizes finding the cause of constipation rather than using makeshift remedies. The key is eating foods that provide bulk and fiber, especially Kellogg's All-Bran for breakfast, along with ample water. All-Bran is produced by Kellogg in Battle Creek.

Kellogg's Kellogg Battle Creek

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