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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1941

Page

5

Athens Junior High School graduates discuss Americas union benefits

The Athens Junior High class of 108 ninth graders spoke on The Americas to the South at commencement. Talks covered Pan American Union aims, Latin American culture, education, and cooperation, with music performances and certificates presented by Principal Sherman E. Gilmore.

SDAY Ssenee Athens Messenger Athens Union of Americas Athens Junior High School Americas John W. Meister Jean Dow South America Edwin Powell Latin America Mexico Central America Caribbean Islands William Hammerle France United States Frances Noble Noble Franklin Allen Cuba You Fuentes Jack Tritipo Sanderson Youmans Pat Connor Chopin Sherman E. Gilmore E. R. Walker Board of Education

Non Stop Stitchers 4 H Club met at the school

The Non Stop Stitchers 4 H Club of Mechanicsburg held an afternoon meeting at the school with Ada and June Beal serving as hostesses.

Mechanicsburg Ada June Beal

Restored vitality through stomach digestion support

Best friends marvel at a woman's improved looks as the ad promotes 8.8.8 Tonic and S.S.S. Tonic for rebuilding red blood cells. It claims to revive stomach juices, energize the body, and restore color and resistance to disease, urging daily use supported by testimonials.

S.S.S

Two Cars Collide at Coolville Junction

Last night at the Routes 50 and 7 junction near Coolville two cars sideswiped. William Hill a 19 year old from Reedsville drove south toward Coolville while John McGrew 61 of Waterford Route 2 drove north. Damage totaled 100 on Hill’s car and 50 on McGrew’s car. State patrolmen reported. Charges were brought before Mayor W B King of Coolville and the case was continued until tomorrow.

Coolville William Hill Reedsville John McGrew Waterford Hill McGrew W. B. King

Divorce Suit Filed By Hollister Wife

Irene Kunath files for divorce in Athens County Common Pleas Court from Cornelius Kunath of Cleveland. Married Oct 24 1936 in Cleveland. they have a 4 year old son. She cites habitual drunkenness and extreme cruelty. separation since April 18 1941. She seeks alimony custody and child maintenance.

Irene Kunath Athens County Common Pleas Court Cornelius Kunath Cleveland

Cosmetology Board Warned Over Licensing Rule

Howard L. Shearer of Cincinnati sues in Columbus to force the State Board of Cosmetology to require at least one managing cosmetologist per shop. He alleges the board disregards state law. Lily West of the board cites AG ruling allowing one-man shops without a licensed manager.

Columbus Howard L. Shearer Cincinnati Hairdressers’ Guild of Ohio Common Pleas State Board of Cosmetology Lily West

Twelve Candidates File For Athens City Posts

With the Friday 6 30 p m filing deadline for the August 12 primary Athens reports twelve Republican candidates. Incumbents up for re election include P F Good L W Kelley W N Russell E F Stocklin Oscar Fulton George Minameyer R J Studer Harry L Wilson J S Sherrard and Foster B Cornwell. Mayor Cliff Cornell will not seek another term Franz Woodworth may run for mayor.

Athens E. J. Shannon Election Board Tun Haldine T. R. Bennett Raymond C. Kestner Franz Woodworth Cliff Cornell P. F. Good L. W. Kelley W. N. Russell E. F. Stocklin Oscar Fulton George Minameyer R. J. Studer Harry L. Wilson J. S. Sherrard Foster B. Cornwell

Manufacturers Strike Compromise Rejected

A 19th day strike by 3,500 workers at 27 sewer pipe plants in Ohio Pennsylvania and Indiana continues after AFL wage scale committee rejects a second compromise from manufacturers. Negotiations resume between company and union officials.

Canton Ohio Pennsylvania Indiana AFL

Jolly Cooks 4-H Club Hold Wiener Roast Meeting

Eighteen members gathered at the Harry Hawk farm for a wiener roast and games with plans for a follow up meeting at Audra Forman's home on Monday June 16. A separate report notes Alonzo Woodsdale 35 drowned yesterday in a farm pond two miles north on Woodsdale property, Coroner Garret J. Boone said.

Marshfield Jolly Cooks 4-H Club New Marshfield Harry Hawk Farm Audra Forman Hamilton Alonzo Woodsdale Woodsdale Garret J. Boone

Hopi Use of Brooms for Food Straining and Grooming

The Hopi used a single broom to strain soups or stews by holding the pot with it so liquid passed through into another vessel. The same broom also served to comb hair and sweep floors, demonstrating multi purpose tool use.

Public Gets More House For Dollar Says Dealers

Bruce Walters of Johns Manville Sales Corp addressed 125 Ohio Kentucky and West Virginia lumber dealers at the Athens Country Club. He argued homes today offer greater comfort planning and lower upkeep costs than 10 years ago citing improved plumbing heating and lighting along with favorable financing. James Boden presided as other speakers highlighted industry progress and promotions amid a golf-tournament prize presentation.

Bruce Walters Cleveland Johns Manville Sales Corp Ohio Kentucky West Virginia Athens Country Club Athana Manasiaw FMW Wu UL Wwihitl James G. Boden Walters Ohio Association of Retail Lumber Dealers John W. Boden Athens Flooring Co S. F. Tombaugh Tombaugh Lumber Co Canton George Schwartz Athens

Five Students Pass Aviation Tests at Athens Airport

Five students in the Civilian Pilot Training Program CPTP Primary Course passed their flight tests Wednesday at Athens Airport before rain halted further testing. They earned private pilot ratings from CAA Inspector E H Briscoe Columbus. Names include Robert Houck Logan William Swinehart Harry Pybus Jack Hague Harold Spears. Eleven primary and four secondary CPTP students will test Monday June 16.

Athens CAA E. H. Briscoe Columbus Robert Houck Logan William Swinehart Newark Harry Pybus Norwalk Conn Jack Hague Zanesville Harold Spears Ironton CPTP

Stratton Divorce Filed By Eleanor Stratton In Athens

Eleanor Stratton files for divorce from Robert Stratton in Athens County Common Pleas Court. They wed in Greenup Kentucky on March 2 1938. No children. She cites non support and misconduct and seeks restoration of her maiden name Eleanor Sams.

Eleanor Stratton Robert Stratton Troy Athens County Common Pleas Court Greenup Eleanor Sams

Dog quarantine extended to five townships in Athens area

The Athens City County Board of Health extended the dog quarantine to Athens Trimble Dover Waterloo and York Townships including Athens City. Dogs must stay on premises or be leashed. Vaccination is urged and Pasteur treatments given to several bitten individuals. Enforcement urged by local officials under Ohio law.

Athens City-County Athens City Backley York Township Athens Buckley

Arrangements Made for Farmers Lime Deliveries

Athens conservation office routes lime as aid through McArthur Lime Co and Vinton Stone and Coal Co to Alexander Lee and Lodi Townships. Dump price per ton listed as 2.35 in Alexander 2.24 in Lee and 2.40 in Lodi. No spread arrangement yet. Farmers may switch orders to dumped lime via the county conservation office per Frank Pugh.

Athens Conservation Office McArthur Lime Co Vinton Stone and Coal Co Alexander, Lee Lodi Alexander Lee County Conservation Office Frank Pugh

Local Releases From Sheltering Arms Hospital

Attorney A B Wells of Athens was released today from Sheltering Arms Hospital. Mrs Pearl Frost was released yesterday. Mrs Anna Kachman of The Plains underwent a minor morning surgery.

A. B. Wells Athens Sheltering Arms Hospital Pearl Frost Anna Kachman the Plains

Rinky Dink 4-H Club Meets For Roasts And Planning

The Rinky Dink Farmers 4-H Club of New Marshfield held a wiener roast and business meeting at Ray Sickles's home with 19 members present. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday June 16 at the high school.

New Marshfield Ray Sickles

Nelsonville Graduate Enlists in U S Navy

Nelsonville high school graduate Richard Milton Dolman from Route 3 Nelsonville enlisted at the Athens recruiting station. He is the district’s first high school graduate to enlist this year and will train at Norfolk Virginia after eight weeks of initial training at Great Lakes is usual.

Richard Milton Dolman Nelsonville High School U. S. Navy Athens Henry M. Dolman Nelsonville Great Lakes Ill Dolman U. S. Naval Training Station Norfolk Navy Trade

Taylor Addresses Logan Kiwanis Club on Kiwanis Week

F. W. Taylor Ohio school superintendent will visit Logan next Tuesday to speak to the Logan Kiwanis Club at dinner at the Whitehouse at 6 p m. He will discuss What Kiwanis Stands For as part of All Kiwanis Week.

F. W. Taylor Athens County Logan Logan Kiwanis Club Whitehouse Taylor

FASTEETH Powder Keeps Dentures Secure and Comfortable

An alkaline powder marketed to prevent slippage of false teeth and improve comfort. It promises a confident feel with no gummy taste and urges purchase at any drug store.

Young Proposes Ban on Pickets at White House

Rep at-Large Stephen M. Young of Ohio calls for police to bar White House picketing. He argues the President’s home life deserves respect equal to any citizen and labels mass picketing a public nuisance and a disgrace.

Young White House Washington Stephen M. Young Ohio

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