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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1939

Page

7

Metcalf urges freedom of enterprise linked with labor progress

Ver ner Metcalf, Ohio Unemployment Compensation Board chair, told Plains graduates that freedom of enterprise and initiative must be protected alongside speech and press. He warned against burdensome laws and urged a balance of individual and collective action to guard democracy, ending with a message of confidence for the new graduates.

Verner Metcalf Board of Review of Ohio Plains High School Columbus Ohio Senate Mader Metcalf

Gold Plate Revealed In Skull Of Egyptian Mummy

The Rhode Island School of Design staff rushed Nes Min, a mummy unearthed at Panopolis in the 1880s, to the X ray room after an ambulance brought the patient. A gold plate was found in the mummy's skull on display by the school.

Providence R. I U.P Rhode Island School of Design Nes Min Panopolis Egypt

Athens Women Hurt As Auto Overturns

Three Athens women were injured when a car skidded on Winchester Pike near Columbus, rolled over, and struck a pole. Mrs. Fannie King suffered a compound left leg fracture, left wrist fracture, and facial cut. Mrs. Anna Fishbaugh had a left hand laceration and back injury. Mrs. Dennis Ours had scratches and shock. A hitch-hiker was uninjured. The trio were en route to the state convention of the WBA at Deshler-Wallick Hotel. King was to be pianist and Ours a delegate.

Athens Winchester Pike Columbus Fannie King Joe King Stewart Sr Athens County Children’s Home Grant Hospital Anna Fishbaugh Lewis Fishbaugh Palmer St St. Francis Hospital Den Nis Ours N. Court St King WBA Deshler-Wallick Hotel Ours

East Side Echo final issue features student work and notes

The 21 page East Side Echo highlights operetta Snow White and Seven Dwarfs, new auditorium construction, Washington trip reports, student art and stories, and perfect attendance lists. Sixth grade activities include a swimming party plan and a What’s My Name contest.

East Side Echo East Side Washington the Echo Sue Rowland Margaret Chapman Mary Frances McCrum Tad Grover Kathryn Hess Danny Smith Sally Armstrong Dora Mae Starkey Bonnie Sams Winifred Dixon Wallace LaBaw Betty Lou Junod Alice Vercoe Donna Lee Poling Patty Bolen Ursula Carlos Bean Mary Eleanor Bradfield Gene LaBaw Nancy Packard Barbara Whittington

Earnings Reporting Advised By Ohio Unemployment Office

Manager Paul Theisen stated unemployed workers should report all odd jobs or special earnings each week to the local Bureau of Unemployment Compensation office. Failure to report can lead to fraud prosecution, but private earnings do not reduce maximum weekly benefits. credits remain until needed. A separate public sale notice in Athens County lists property to be sold by Sheriff Charles W. Bayless on June 3, 1939 at 10:30 A M.

Bureau of Unemployment Compensation Paul Theisen Charles McGinnis Athens Ohio L. H. Clark City of Woodard Ave Charles W. Bayless Athens County Esther RB. Gross Harry A. Mettler BUC Theisen

Arrested Driver Found To Be Blind Pensioner

In San Jose California a drunk driving arrest revealed the motorist received a blind pension from the state and a brother living with him also drew a blind pension, a curious outcome in justice.

San Jose Cal

Relief order distribution to be held in three townships

Relief director Fred Shafer announced schedules for three townships. In Trimble Township orders will be handed out Saturday from 9 am to noon at the township house in Glouster. York Township recipients collect Tuesday afternoon 1 to 4 at the township garage on West Union Street. Dover Township distribution is Monday morning from 9 to noon at the mayor's office in Chauncey.

Fred Shafer Trimble Township Glouster York Township W. Union St Dover Township Chauncey

Two Women Injured In Route 33 Courtney Bank Crash

Two Ohio University Physical Welfare Department staff members, Charlotte E. LaTourrette and Leona Paltrowitz, were injured Thursday afternoon when their car skidded and rolled over a steep bank on Route 33 at Courtney Hill. They received treatment at a local Athens physician's office. LaTourrette had a deep scalp laceration and minor cuts while Paltrowitz suffered arm lacerations and head contusions.

Physical Welfare Department Ohio University Courtney Hill Charlotte E. LaTourrette Congress St Leona Paltrowitz Athens Miss LaTourrette Paltrowitz

WPA Worker Fined $50 for Drunk Driving

William Lee Taylor, 38, Nelsonville Route 3, a WPA worker, pleaded guilty in Common Pleas Court to driving while intoxicated. He was fined $50 and costs, given a suspended 10 day jail sentence, and had his driving rights revoked for six months. A highway patrolman testified to Taylor’s erratic driving on Route 216 between Nelsonville and Buchtel, with a half-empty liquor bottle found. Judge Rowland warned that a second offense would bring harsher punishment.

William Lee Taylor Nelsonville WPA Common Pleas Court O. F. Rowland Taylor Buchtel Rowland

Warning On Thefts In Rail Yards By Local Youths

Lieutenant T R Jones of the railroad police in Athens reports an epidemic of petty theft and vandalism in yards and along right of ways. He warns parents to control children or faces arrest of youths and accountability for damages. Officials are urged to cooperate to prevent accidents and property loss.

T. R. Jones Athens Jones

OU Students Mother Hurt In Route 33 Crash Near Beaumont

Mr and Mrs Robert Sechrist of Marion were injured when their car skidded and went over a bank on Route 33 near Beaumont at 9 this morning Mrs Sechrist sustained body bruises and a cracked rib Her husband was uninjured They were en route to Athens to meet their son Max Richard Sechrist a sophomore at Ohio University

Athens Ohio University Robert Sechrist Marion Route 33 Beaumont

Conservation Theme Graduation For 156 Ninth Graders

156 ninth graders will graduate into senior high school with a Conservation themed program on Wednesday night June 7 in the High School Auditorium. The program features musical pieces and speeches by students led by Rev. Bayliff and teachers, with certificates presented by Prof. Gullum. The long list of graduates includes Julia Abraham, Robert Arnold, Doris Bailey, Daryl Baird, Frank Baker Jr., Paul Barnhill, Evelyn Bartlett, Ima Bartlett, Lois Baughman and many others.

Russell E. Bayliff Anna Belle Houck Henry Miller Tosti Offenbach Shirley Ann Cavanaugh Martha Lou Dowler Forest Ben Fulton Julia Abraham Robert Arnold Doris Bailey Daryl Baird Frank Baker, Jr Paul E. Barnhill Evelyn Marie Bartlett Ima Jean Bartlett Lois Nadine Baughman George Bell Anita Bell Howard E. Bobo Ann Bolin Isabella Francis Brown John Brown Willard Brown Margery Browning John Burley Charles David Cable Charlies Canale Katharine Eleanor Carpenter Clarice Carsey Martha Isabel Carsey Mary Ellen Chadwick Grace Chism James Clark Eugene Clendenin Frederick W. Coen David Cooper Martha Isbel Cottingham Charlene Elaine Coursey Sue Coury Virginia Cubbison Robert Cunningham Betty Daft Barbara Danford Mickey Daugherty Richard C. Dent Kenneth Ervin William Ervin John L. Farley Joseph Earnest

Student Pays Fine in City Street Light Incident

Joe Boyd an Ohio University student at 128 N Congress St paid a fine and the cost of a street lamp in Mayor Clift Cornell's court. He was arrested for intoxication and smashing a globe on a W Union St light. Fine five dollars plus five dollars for the globe. Frank Dumanski Palmer Hall student to be arraigned later.

Joe Boyd N. Congress St Ohio University Clift Cornell Leslie Bradfield Howard Mills W. Union St Frank Dumanski Palmer Hall Boyd

Bette Davis Stars in Dark Victory at the Athena

The Warner Bros. drama Dark Victory opens at the Athena Sunday with Bette Davis portraying a tender and formidable heroine facing fate. George Brent and Humphrey Bogart share the romantic tension while Geraldine Fitzgerald shines in a pivotal Irish role alongside a strong supporting cast.

Bette Davis Athena Warner Bros Miss Davis Bette George Brent Humphrey Bogart Geraldine Fitzgerald

Buckeye Lake Park Ships New Thrill Ride and Dance Hall Opening

Buckeye Lake Park unveils the Rocket Ship thrill ride installed by manager A M Brown. Crystal Ball room dancing begins with the park opening on May 30 featuring Leo Reichert and his orchestra. A death defying act is planned as the free weekend attraction.

Buckeye Lake Park A.M. Brown Crystal Ballroom Leo Reichert

Neptune’s Moon Titon Reported as Sole Satellite

The planet Neptune is noted to have a single moon named Titon in the report. Titans and other satellites are not recorded for Neptune beyond Titon, highlighting a lone satellite in this listing.

Neptune Titon

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