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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1940

Page

5

Theater Party Announced at Athena Theater

Commerce and MacFarland sponsor the All-American Soap event at Athena Theater promising cartoons, a feature, free gifts, and a personal appearance by last year’s Soap Box Derby winner Mariella Jack Weihl. The event includes Q and A about Akron trip, prizes shown, and derby info by Frank Jer. Open to boys ages 11 to 18 with 10 cent admission.

Commerce and MacFarland Chevrolet Athena Theater Jack Boy Firl Jack Weihl Mariella Jack Akron Frank Jer

Magazine bans Chaplin image in court order

A federal court temporarily restrains LIFE Magazine from publishing its next issue to block the unauthorized use of a full page image of Charlie Chaplin as The Dictator. The action centers on rights to the Chaplin image used in a satirical portrayal.

New York Um—Life Magazine Next Isue Charlie Chaplin Dictator

WPA Education And Food Relief Outlined In Athens County

WPA adult education and library extension programs in Athens County are showcased with 40 classes enrolling 8,856 in 18 counties. The effort includes literacy and naturalization courses, a nursery school for Felie children, and the Ohio Muse Project. Bookmobile service nearly nationwide, with extensive local distribution of relief food orders and surplus commodities scheduled across townships and villages, plus designation of Athens warehouse for noncompliant recipients.

WPA Athens County Ohio Fred L. Roose Zanesville Belmont Carroll Guernsey Jocking Jefferson Musking Tobie Tuscarawas U.S NPA Mike Rouse Nelsonville Coc Athens High School Men's Union Uni Versity Salvation Army Glouster Deanville Langbottom Hockingport Jacksonville Ohio Muse Project Athens Poston the Plains Chauncey Greens, Run Kimberly CCC Ford Bessemer Fierce Ridge Greens Run Redtown Trimble Jacksonville Chauncey Morristown Sand Ridge East Weset Millfield Buchtel Happy Hollow New Floodwood Lottridge Torch Country Inn Colville Shade Hebbardsville Albany Mineral Kilevert Canaanville Stewart Guysville Utley Sharpsburg Amesville Ohort Dale Zignatvos Waterton Lee Township Alexander Lod Cannan Rome Snug Carthage Ivoy York Township Nelson- Slegam Dover Township Bern Fms Amen Zinggnions Ames Township Lee Waterlon Tessiny Township Fema Lodi Troy Trimble Village Athfra Dover York ‘Townships

Army Announces 300 Vacancies in Region Fort Hayes to Fort Knox and Hoyle

Army Recruiting Head Arthur E. Furman says 300 vacancies exist for physically fit young men at Fort Hayes Columbus Fort Knox Kentucky and Fort Hoyle Maryland. Unskilled recruits enlist as soldiers for three years of active outdoor life with regular hours and strong training prospects.

United States Army Fort Hayes Columbus Fort Knox Fort Hoyle Arthur E. Furman Army Parkersburg Geant Furman Furman

Cut Worm Poison Formula Shared by Extension Agent

Rose Wright the Athens County extension agent released a worm poisoning formula from Ohio State University extension service noting this has been a harsh year for garden pests. Mix one quart bran one tablespoon Paris green or white arsenic two tablespoons syrup and one pint water. Apply to plants in the evening for best effect.

Rose Wright Athens County Ension Ohio State University Extension Service Wright

Hospital Admissions and Discharges Listed in Local Notice

At Sheltering Arms Mrs Frances McKibben of 108 W State St was admitted Thursday night for medical treatment. Mrs Iva Kempton of Glouster was admitted Wednesday. Discharged were Miss Louise Randall Baird and Miss Ida Wells of Dulmille Kentucky. Also released today was Mrs James Bower of Albany.

Sheltering Arms Frances McKibben State St Sheltering Arms Hospital Iva Kempton Glouster Casetree Vdall Louise Randall Baird Tda Wells Dulmille, Ky James Bower Albany

Aged Athens Native Mrs Margaret F Spencer Dies in Columbus

Funeral service for Mrs Margaret F Spencer widow of James H Spencer was held today at the Columbus home of her daughter Mrs J La Frickey. Burial occurred at Lima. A native of Athens County she lived in Columbus 58 years and is survived by another daughter Mrs Hazel Black 18 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Columbus Margaret F Spencer James H. Spencer J. la Ffrickey Lima Spencre Athens ’County Yea Mea Hazel Black Co *Lumyhus

Guernsey Field Day Planned At Marden Ford Farm

Field day at Marden Ford Farm Reynoldatrs on Friday June 21 runs from 9:40 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Officials addresses by Jack C Nisbet and Karl B Musser with WLW entertainers Lulu Belle and Scotty on the program.

Guernsey Marden Ford Farm Reynoldatrs Jack C Nisbet Ohin Dairy Proucts Association Karl B

OUG To Serve With Marines in China

Second Lieutenant Ralph R Penick of the United States Marines sails from San Francisco on June 21 for duty at Shanghai International Settlement. A former Ohio University ROTC captain, he earned a bachelor of science in education in 1939, served as Men’s Union secretary, and belonged to Pershing Rifles and Scabbard and Blade. He studied at Marine base Philadelphia and trained at Fort Hayes Fort Knox Cape May and other camps before serving with the Fourth Marines in China for at least 21/2 years.

Ralph R Penick United States Marines Ohio University San Francisco Shanghai Penick Arthur J. Penick Hebron Men's Union Pershing Rifles Base Marine School Philadelphia Athens Fort Hayes Fort Knox Cape May N. 3 Rifle Range Indiana Town Gap Military Camp Pal China Fourth Marines

Navy Recruiting Schedule Is Given

Navy recruiting schedule issued by WH Byers, in charge at Athens station, outlines visits to surrounding communities to inform prospective applicants about policies and regulations. The timetable lists multiple towns with specific times and venues, all interviews to be held at post office buildings.

WH. Byers Orcer Athens Navy Navy Murray City Buchtel Amesville Sharpsburg Stewart Syracuse Racine Letrat Falls Fuppers Plains Chester Long’ Bottom

West Side and East Side youths hike and roast event

Two groups of boys and girls from West and East Side recreation centers held a hike and a Wiener roast Wednesday evening in the hills east of Athens. The day also saw University Elementary School Hoy softball defeat West Side at 16 to Bat, with a rematch set for 10 o'clock Saturday morning.

University Elementary School Hoy West Side West East Side Athens

Seven Roads To Get Stone To Commissioners

A semi weekly meeting approved a resolution to request immediate limestone supplies totaling 9 000 tons for seven county roads. Roads listed include Gilkey River Road Dees Hollow Carthage Township Junon Road Taal Township Marcum Road Lee Township Kawler Creek Amor Township Robinette Ridge Road Waterinn Tawhinji Long Run Cannantod with varying tonnages. Italian medal returned to King Victor Emmanuel through Dr Joseph L Borgerhall at Western Reserve University reflecting Italy entry into the Bureau.

Gilkey Rive Oat Township Dees Hollow Carthage Junon Taal Township Marcum Lee ‘Township Kawler Creek Amor ‘Township Robinette Ridge Road Waterinn Tawnehin Cannaantod Cleveland Victor Emmanuel Joseph L. Borgerhall Western Reserve University

Vacation Church School Pageant At Methodist Church

Vacation Church School at First Methodist Church reports strong attendance with activities including study and hymology sessions and a morning worship service led by Pastor A J Van devrer titled By the shores of Gaew. On Friday children will visit Rowland's farm where ice cream is provided and transportation is arranged.

First Methodist Church Clanses Gaew Ering A. J. Vandevrer Rowland’s Farm

Koon Trial To Begin On Friday

The trial of Massie Koon on a charge of manslaughter in the February death of neighbor Hi ram Robinett will open before Chief Judge C. F. Row in the Friday morning session. Attorney A B Wells will defend the defendant.

Koon Massie Koon Deanvalle Hiram Robinett C. F. Row Inne A.B. Wells

Veterans Republican Club of Atmene County Meets Tonight

The We Veterans Republican Club of Atmene County will convene this evening in the City building at B lark. A speaker is slated for the program, providing community insight and a local discussion point.

We Veterans Republican Club Atmene County Blark

Shade Alumni Banquet Tonight at Shate High School

The annual Shade Alumni banquet will be held tonight at 6 0 clock in the Shade High School Auditorium. The program will follow with an event led by local organizers and alumni. Continued details outline a social gathering with speeches and refreshments.

Flan Shade Shate High School

Fragmentary OCR Note Mentions Gold Medal Pattern

Fragmented text shows garbled phrases about a gold medal and tied items. Readable bits reference a medal, possible names, and a ceremonial or contest context. Limited legible names and places prevent a clear event or outcome.

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