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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1938

Page

5

Athens Junior High Promotes American Government Theme

About 169 ninth graders at Athens Junior High will be honored in a June 8 promotion program in the high school auditorium. Speeches compare world governments to the American system, with music by the ninth grade class and performances by Helen Radford, Joe Dilley, and Martha Ann Hoisington. Certificates will be awarded by Loring Connett and Rev. Fred E. Luchs.

Athens Junior High School Sherman E. Gilmore Mr. Gilmore Mary Virginia Bingman Lewis Pierce Jane Finsterwald Patricia Sherrard James Robert Williams Tachaikowsky Bernard Joe Dilley Martha Ann Hoisington Max Baughman Loring G. Connett Board of Education Luchs Eula Mae Ashton Helen Aslanides Mary Aslanides John W. Ater Betsy Bailey Martha Pauline Bailey Sara Casley Baird Wilma Baker Bert Barnes Margaret Barnhart Betty Jane Barrett Jane Ann Bayless Clinton Orland Bean Phyllis Elaine Bean Judy Ruth Birge Lois Bolin Richard Bolin Wayne E. Bosworth Betty Lou Brooks Frederick Brown Doris Buck James Burley Andrew Bycofski Richard Chapman Emanuel Charonis Thora Jean Cheatham Carmen Church Ruth Louise Clark Lois Clutter Eugene Coen Vaughn Conkey Loring M. Connett Jack Coen Martha Copeland John Coury Orland M. Coursey Pearl E. Dailey Raymond Dailey Louie David Charlotte Beatrice DeMo Dorothy McAllister Richard McConkey Harold McDonald Bob McGrath Orland McPherson Wallace McVay Jean E. Miller Edward Mitchell Junior Mitchell Bill Musgrave Socrates Parkis George William Peckham Mary Jane Pennell Florence Pidcock Lewis Francis Pierce June Pincelli Bill Poling Clarice Porter Mary Elizabeth Potts Joe Quest Helen Louise Radford Ruth Loreen Reeder

Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Promote Kidney Health

Advert relates Haarlem Oil Capsules as the original kidney stimulant. Claims relief from burning urination, frequent night trips, and restlessness, listing symptoms like backache and puffy eyes. Urges purchase from druggists for 35 cents, asserting genuine Haarlem origin from Haarlem, Holland.

Haarlem Holland

Tents for Camp Use and Club Aid Sought

Salvation Army received five large tents for an Athens County Outdoor Camp for underprivileged children. Judge Louis Tyroler announced plans to mail letters to more than 30 clubs seeking funds to run the Birch Hollow camp near Carbondale opening June 19.

Athens County Salvation Army Louis Tyroler Birch Hollow Carbondale Tyroler

Speaker from Athens Delivers Talks at West Virginia Convention

Rev. E. Nicholas of Athens was guest speaker at the West Virginia State Young People's Convention at the Church of God in Moundsville on Decoration Day. He gave three messages titled Building Our Lives, Christ and Partners, and Losing Our Grip on God to large crowds with many Athens youths in attendance.

E. Nicholas Athens West Virginia Church of God Moundsville W. Va Decoration Day Christ and Partners Nicholas

Mayor fines trio for intoxication sentences

Clifford Huggins was fined 25 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to intoxication before Mayor Cliff Cornell, with the fine suspended on good behavior and steady work. Frances Sickles and Ernest Hawkins were each fined 5 dollars and costs on intoxication charges.

Clifford Huggins Cliff Cornell Frances Sickles Ernest Hawkins

Billion Dollar Farm Aid Plan Drafted

Washington officials outlined a plan for a federal farm aid program totaling 1.3 to 1.4 billion dollars in the coming year. Direct soil conservation payments rural relief and parity subsidies would total about 1 billion, with up to 350 million for storage loans and 100 million from the Farm Security Administration to aid farmers in crop and farm purchases.

Washington I.P Department of Agriculture Henry A. Wallace Farm Security Administration

Grand Jury Recesses After 344 Witnesses Heard

In Columbus the grand jury recessed until next Monday after hearing 344 witnesses. State Civil Service Commissioners Carl W. Smith and Ralph W. Emmons will testify before the panel probing alleged five percent salary assessments for a Democratic campaign fund. The attorney general said a report may be ready within two weeks.

Columbus Carl W. Smith Ralph W. Emmons Democratic Campaign Fund Herbert S. Duffy Grand Jury

Man Tries Jail Stay After Disturbance Call

Charles Boldman 61 Carthage Gap walked to Sheriff Bayless and asked to stay in Athens County Jail saying a group of people disturbed his home. He showed a cut check and requested admission until his accusers were arrested or appeased. He was released this morning.

Athens County Charles Boldman Carthage Gap Boldman Charles Bayless

Scout Camp To Start June 14

Two weeks of camping for 60 plus Boy Scouts will begin Tuesday June 14 as Camp Dupler opens for the summer. Field Executive G. E. Ashwill pushes to complete program in time. Weeks named Pirate Week and Rover Week. Reservations due by noon June 13 through scoutmasters. Scouts may camp in Adirondack lean-to covered wagons or tents at Plainsman's Camp.

Judge Tyroler Dupler G. E. Ashwill Ashwill Adirondack

Must Be Home Eight Each Night in Athens

Two youths from the Athens area, Robert Insche and El mer Sams, were ordered by Mayor Cliff Cornell to be home by 8 PM for 60 days and pay $8.70 costs each after pleading guilty to stealing gasoline from a car on E Union Street. They previously paid $25 fines with suspended sums on condition of nightly curfews. violation requires payment or county jail time.

Athens Cliff Cornell Robert Insche Elmer Sams Mill St E. Union St Charles Maple Leslie Bradfield Howard Hall Delbert Hayes Cornell

News Broadcasting Course Added at Ohio University

Ohio University will add a two hour credit News Broadcasting course to the School of Journalism next September taught by Norman R. Buchan. The class covers the full field of broadcasting with study of national scripts and regional stations and includes opportunities for students to write their own copy. John Stoner, 101, Ashland County's oldest resident, was found dead at his farm southwest of Ashland. he could not participate in the Civil War.

Ohio University School of Journalism Norman R. Buchan National Broadcasting Systems Middle West Ashland John Stoner Ashland County Here

Doan's Pills Promised Kidney Relief

Doctors say kidneys filter waste daily with about 15 miles of tiny tubes. Frequent or scanty urination signals trouble. Doan's Pills offer relief by helping flush waste, backed by decades of use.

Doan Doas

Nine Candidates File for Athens County Offices

With the final filing date of June 10 eight days away, nine petitions are on file for Athens County offices. Seven are Republican and two are Democrat. Democrats include Fred E. Burdiss of Glouster and C L Koons of Trimble seeking the commissioner nomination. Republicans include probate judge contenders L R Pierce Franklin D White John F Newcomb and George W Rose and two for commissioner Charles Stratton and David Feth.

Athens County Len B. McCune Election Board Trimble Township Fred E. Burdiss Glouster C. L. Koons Trimble

State Senate Hopefuls Grow as Petitions Roll In

The state representative race draws many candidates with more expected next week. Dr E Le Fever is named among those announcing. McCune received a letter from Mrs Nellie Kemp Caldwell Noble County requesting petitions for a Democratic state senate candidate. It did not specify who would file.

E. le Fever McCune Nellie Kemp Caldwell Noble County

Honor Society Initiates 17 at Athens High Wednesday

Seventeen new National Honor Society members were initiated at Athens High School Wednesday afternoon in the auditorium at 3 30. New initiates include Kathryn Sherrard Mary Elizabeth Lasher Jean Finsterwald June Baird Betty Cash Ila Shafer Marjorie Malone Delpha Douglas Gertrude Kissner Donna Gaitten Alice Maccombs Jennie Pratt Virginia Segale Grace Ellen Foster Jean Forsyth Gerald Ramsey James Person.

Athens High School Kathryn Sherrard Mary Elizabeth Lasher Jean Finsterwald June Baird Betty Cash Ila Shafer Marjorie Malone Delpha Douglas Gertrude Kissner Donna Gaitten Alice Maccombs Jennie Pratt Virginia Segale Grace Ellen Foster Jean Forsyth Gerald Ramsey James Person Ann Pickering Floyd Harshman Harold Giesecke Ruby Gladys Mercer Metropolitan Opera Pauline Swanson Hollywood Calif Fred Preston Robert Wagner Roderick Eddy Ann Beasley Joe Gill Jessie Cooper Betty Hoyt McCoy Dwight Riley Jeane Hoyt Harry Hess Marjorie Harvey Frederick Kittle Mary Connett United States Hawaii Phi Beta Kappas

Six Speeders Fined Five Dollars Each

Six drivers pleaded guilty to speeding on E State Street and were fined five dollars by Mayor Cliff Cornell. Officer Carman Church arrested them as residents named Vaughn Shepherd Lancaster Street Frank Baumholtz Palmer Hall George Smith Avon Place Sam Russell 29 First Street Harry Hill Canaanville and Ruth Dye Athens. Church has focused on curb speeders amid complaints of dangerous driving and red light violations near East Side School.

E. State St Cliff Cornell Carman Church Vaughn Shepherd Lancaster St Frank Baumholtz Palmer Hall George Smith Avon Place Sam Russell First St Harry Hill Canaanville Ruth Dye Athens Church E. State East Side

Birth announcement for Larry Arnold Chesser

Mr. and Mrs. Emil Chesser of Hebbardsville announce the birth at home of an eight and one half pound son, Larry Arnold, on Tuesday. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Chesser and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Davies. J. M. Knowlton is the great grandfather.

Emil Chesser Hebbardsville Larry Arnold C. G. Chesser Frank Davies J. M. Knowlton

Poppies Sell Out Near Memorial Day Sale

Two thousand poppies were ordered for the Memorial Day drive by the K. T. Crossen American Legion Auxiliary. all but 25 sold. Mrs. Walter Baird, president, said unsold stock was from another town and could have sold in Athens. Proceeds totaled 186.39 for veterans welfare work.

K. T. Crossen American Legion Auxiliary Walter Baird Athens

Plan Memorial Service at Clarks Chapel

The annual memorial service at Clarks Chapel is observed Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock with a music program and a guest speaker in addition to the grave decoration ceremony.

Clarks Chapel

Athens Schools Receive State Warrants and Note Authorizations

Ohio Department of Education mailed warrants totaling 36111 to Athens city schools and approved notes of 13898 for early foundation funds. Athens County units received warrants 36545 and authority to issue 74359 notes. totals for neighboring districts listed with warrants and notes. Total state note issue reached 10983532 with warrants totaling 5430000.

Athens Athens City Ohio Department of Education Athens County Gallia Hocking Chauncey-Dover Glouster Malta McConnellsville New Lexington

Stratton Party Attends Kirksville Osteopathy Graduation

Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Stratton of Athens travel to Kirksville Missouri to attend Carl Stratton’s graduation from the School of Osteopathy. They are joined by Mrs. Miller Wilson and Mrs. Henry Stratton of Nelsonville. They expect to return Sunday.

A. C. Stratton Athens Kirksville Stratton Carl Stratton School of Osteopathy Miller Wilson Henry Stratton Nelsonville

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