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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1940

Page

5

Two Plead Guilty in Athens Co Drilling Thefts

In Athens County a wave of drilling equipment thefts has been curbed as Austin and William McNutt of Canton and Lancaster pleaded guilty to affidavits charging theft of tools and gear from the Loux farm near Shade on June 5. The men admitted selling parts to a Nelsonville dealer for five dollars and faced bond and court action as investigators linked related thefts to local mines and junkyards.

Athens Co Athens County Austin William McNutt Canton Lancaster T. R. Bennett Frank Loux Shade Harley Ross Athens D. K. Parrett Hamsey Run Nelsonville Evane Carthage Gap Evans Ad

Government Seeks Explosive Chemists for Civil Service

The United States Civil Service Commission seeks explosive chemists and chemical technologists for federal service under the national defense program. Examinations open for multiple chemist grades with salaries from 2600 to 4600 dollars yearly. Applications must be filed in Washington by June 24, with Athens post offering further information.

United States Civil Service Commission J. L. C. Kelley Board of Civil Service Examiners Athens Commie Washington Enev

Athens Legion Auxiliary Plans State Meeting Trip

Athens County and nn? Spanish American War veterans and Ladies Auxiliary No. 64 held meetings Monday night. Commander Edward Baker led the camp gathering and Mrs. Willem Hampton presided at the auxiliary. About 430 attendance was noted. Plans to attend the state convention were announced by several members including Mr and Mrs Hampton and others from Salem and Athens.

Athens County Ladies Aussiary American Legion Edward Baker Tommamter Willem Hampton Efeam Ene Totter Wiliam Hampton Shade William Horn Salem Ward Walker Herbert Sutton Jessie Ranch Athens F. H. Staffinger Chances Milena

Loyal Sisters 4-H Club Meets at Adviser’s Home

The Loyal Sisters 4-H Club met Saturday afternoon at adviser Mrs. Merle Johnson’s home. Ida Mae Brown, Margene Burcham, and Orleta Athcraft were noted as fond supporters. The next meeting is planned for Saturday at Dorothy Hanning’s home.

Loyal Sisters Merle Johnson Ida Mae Brown Margene Burcham Orleta Athcraft Mise Dorothy Hanning

Three Youths Sentenced at Mansfield by Judge Rowland

Three youths from Athens Dallas Nester and Finney and brother Beoth ers were sentenced this morning by Common Pleas Judge C F Rowland to terms in Mansfield Reformatory. They withdrew not guilty pleas and entered guilty pleas to a joint indictment charging breaking and entering. The older Nester received a similar sentence on a separate indictment after pleading guilty. Deputy Sheriff Charles Evans said the Nester brothers had been involved in a year long Athens theft series and were on bond when the offenses were committed. Judge Rowland noted parental blame in youth crime and stated that in nine tenths of cases fathers and others may be as guilty as the sons.

Charen Bagless Anertf Sti Evann Godan Saturiny Mmerny Day McNutte Nuzum Toss Evans Evane Francie Mo Ut Athens Bayless Linton Nelsonville Floodwood Standard Furl" Co Mn B Bennett Iquina Touinment. I ' A Onnig Ang Laas Nester Beothers John Finneatty C. F. Rowland Mansfield Reformatory Dallas Finnea Nester Charles Evans Nester Wrothers Rowland

16 Year Old Divorce Suit In Common Pleas Court

Orrie McGee sues his wife La den Bobo McGee in Common Pleas Court seeking divorce and division of jointly owned property. Petition alleges incompatibility and fault. Case cites residence at the home of the wife’s father in Albans Beach.

Orrie McGee Bobo McGee Doner Minttts New Lazington Albans Beach United States

Rural Affairs Institute Set to Open June 19 at Athens High

The Athens division of the Rural Affairs Institute launches June 19 at Athens High School with lectures by Wertz, Crist, and Kolm on economic social backgrounds and the people in the land. Workshops will cover government roles in democracy and future farm policy. Eight Ohio counties are involved with sessions in Athens and other cities, inviting extension agents and rural educators to conferences.

Athens Diington Meigs Gallia Lawrence J. Morgan Ohio State University Vi R. Wertz Wenes Raymond E Crist University of Titinoin J. H. Kolm University of Wisconsin William Ho Hessler Cincinnati Enquirer A. R. Mangus Fo Miller Chapeman Us 8 Department of Agriculture Ohio Mansfield Cobridge Hillsboro Bowling ‘Or Sidney Columbus Raven Een

Louisville Woman Injured in Crash Near Airport

Edna Vides a 6 year old San Anna City El Salvador resident and Miss Deneke were hospitalized after a collision near Louisville Airport at 9 o clock this morning. Deneke is expected to be released tomorrow to return to Louisville by train. The Vides family plans to continue to New York for their return home.

Louielle Loui Mille Minna Miss Deneke Louisville Lea Hhy Vides New York

McAllister Fen Held Friday

Funeral services for Paul McAllister age 30 of Buffalo N Y will be held Friday afternoon at two at the home of Arthur Oxley 95 West State Street He died yesterday in Keaton from injuries sustained Saturday when his car was struck by a milk truck on the Lincoln Highway while en route home from a business trip in Indiana McAllister worked as a tool and die maker for General Electric Co He leaves a widow Dorothy Osley formerly of Athens an infant Paul Harrison and his parents Mr and Mrs Samuel McAllister of Sharon Pa He also leaves a brother Carmel of Warren Friends may call at the Onley home after moon Thursday

Arthur Oxley State St Paul McAllister Buffalo N. Y Keaton Forrest O. McAllister Lincoln’ Highway McAllister Indiana M Too General Electric Co Dorothy Osley Athens Paul Harrison Samuel McAllister Sharon Carmel Warren Briends Onley Moon

AAA Chairman Outlines Use Of Air Photos

AAA chairman Frank Pugh outlines air photo use to boost agricultural efficiency. Athens County began field photography at about 1400 feet with enlargements at ten acres per inch. Enlarge ments are sent to the conservation office for controlled measurements and farm sections.

Erin Frank Pugh Athens AAA Athens County Pugh Athens Conservation Office Iade Conservation Office Ohio

Social Security Info Session Held in Athens Thursday

Residents of Athens County may learn about Old Age and Survivors Insurance rights and duties from the Social Security Board. A representative from the Nelsonville office will be at the Employment Security Center on Court Street in Athens on Thursday, June 13 from 1 to 2 pm.

Nelgonville Social Security Board Court St Athens Nelsonville Athen County

Thureh Board Plans Meeting at Nice Park

The final meeting of the board of the First Methodist Thureh will be held Thursday evening June 13 at Nice Park Dienie's upper. A supper and two games from 3 o'clock until evening hour precede the business session. Members of the adult classes of the Sunday School are invited to participate.

Niew Par Dienie Yelock

Burchfield Rites Planned At Poston Church

Funeral services are planned Thursday for Burchfield 26 who died Sunday at his Poston home after weeks of illness. Interment will be at Clarks Chapel. He leaves a wife and son, James Edward, four brothers and four sisters, with services to be held at Poston Church. Friends may call at the family home.

Burchfield Poston Clarks Chapel Wfe James Edward Charles Dan Athens Wilbur Barberton Willan Morrison

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