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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1940
Page
5
Sheltering Arms leader Fred Bailey of New Str ville and James Warren of Deanville face a requirement to return nearly 5 million dollars each year. The case involves substantial financial stakes and named individuals in a regional nonprofit setting.
Rev J Harry Cotton urged 115 graduates to cultivate intellectual freedom as the core defense against national hysteria. He outlined four keys to responsibility: find work with purpose, think discriminatingly amid political folly, maintain moral independence, and pursue a life with a higher purpose in religion. The ceremony opened with a processional by the school orchestra and an invocation by Rev John W Danford.
Four foreign-born residents passed final naturalization exams and took the oath of allegiance administered by County Clerk Ruth Burnette Stratton with a U S Bureau of Naturalization representative present. New citizens named include Joseph Spisak of Hungary Iry Tabosky of Russia Tours age 50 from Glouster and Mary Langyel of Hungary, with additional county residents listed as pursuing second papers for naturalization.
Hoyt A Pinkerton retired farmer aged 75 died at his residence 462 Richland Ave Thursday afternoon at 4 oclock He is survived by his wife Almeda Vore Pinkerton two brothers Otto Dayton and Ralph Athens three sisters and one brother preceded him in death His only child Clyde a World War veteran died in 1928 Funeral services will be held at the home Sunday afternoon at two oclock conducted by Rev R B Close Burial will be in Cannonville Friends may call at the home
Local meeting planned at extension office to discuss farm loans for county farmers. Supt Harper and Principal Oliver Le Wood join Prof Gullum and Rev Cotton in presenting the program. The event features local students and the Girls Chorus, with a benediction by Rev Danford and remarks by leaders.
A new Red Cross War Relief appeal boosts Athens County quota to 2000 toward the national fund aiding millions of homeless and wounded in France and Belgium. Nelsonville pledges 800, while Rutherford urges countywide rapid response, with funds to stay local for sweaters and supplies as money raised supports American materials.
Navy recruiting officer W. L. Byers announces trips to multiple villages to answer questions and collect applications. The minimum enlistment age is 18 to 35, applicants must be unmarried with no dependents and meet physical and mental standards. Scheduled visits include Pomeroy, Middleport, Coole, Hockingport, Rewviaville, Nelsonville, Gore, McArthur, Hamden, and others on June 10 through Friday with specific times per town.
Athens elementary schools fifth and sixth graders will meet at the Putnam playfield Saturday morning at 10 o'clock for a softball league game. Plans are under way to schedule several games with out of town teams, director Lewis Sabo announced. Junior boys are invited to take part in the games.
Calves Are Adopted is a six-year-old brindle cow on the Caldwell heirs farm in Jaysville. She is a mother of four and has adopted two additional calves. Since January her own calf was weaned and she has been milked daily with the herd. On Sunday two week-old calves were placed with her and she accepted them as her own.
The Rev. D. J. Browning of First Methodist Church Sidney received the Doctor of Divinity honorary degree from Ohio Northern University on Sunday June 2. Browning, an Ohio University Class of 1922 alumnus, pastored Central Ave Methodist Athens 1918 29 and served Amesville and Glouster churches. State high temperatures reached 92 in Athens yesterday and 91 by noon today with a low around 62.
Local Mobilgas dealers gathered at Hotel Berry for a dinner meeting. Attendees included George Harcourt, manager of the Cleveland branch serving Athens, and W H Risch, assistant manager, with display of new pumps, lights, and station improvements.
A local Army revival service concluded Sunday with attendees praising renewal and spiritual focus. Speakers emphasized personal faith, community support, and ongoing efforts to sustain revival momentum across the region.
Proceeds from the Saturday night dance at the Eagles Hall in Athens will benefit Boys Town. Announced by Dana R. Ruth lodge president the event runs from 8 to 12 and the public is invited. Also noted, the Hollister Hustlers 4H Club met at the school with sewing and cooking divisions active and photos taken. next meeting set for 19 at 1 p.m. in the school building.
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