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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1938

Page

5

Athens County central committeemen races face petitions

Five petitions for Central Committee seats in Athens County were challenged at a board hearing. Republican candidates Sheets Lane Linscott and Lax and Democrat Wemmer face upcoming June 21 hearings. Board members and election rules described accompany the dispute. Stakes involve precinct influence and party worker appointments.

Athens County Central Committee County Election Board John A. Sheets Coolville Nona Lane Nelsonville Dean Linscott G. W. Lax Sheets Lane Linscott Wemmer David Johnson Athens Earl Johnson Trimble Frank Poston E. B. Young Athens RD Len B. McCune

Jail Escape Ainsworth County Prisoners Foil Deputy in Run

Deputy Sheriff B C Day chased two trustees Alfred Wade and John Andrews who fled Athens County Jail yard as he unlocked the bullpen door. Both prisoners from Buchtel and New Straitsville had been held on breaking and entering charges since June 4 awaiting grand jury action.

B. C. Day Athens Alfred Wade John Andrews Wade Andrews Day Buchtel New Straitsville

Girl Scouts To Launch Camp At Rotan Athens

Girl Scout camp Rotan in Athens will run for six weeks starting next Monday with sessions Mondays and Wednesdays. Girls depart at 9 20 a m and return at 4 p m via the Athens Pomeroy bus. A scout meeting is set for tomorrow at 2 p m in the Girl Scout rooms to collect questionnaires and registrations.

Rotan Athens Jane Martin Athens-Pomeroy E. State Street Martin

Olson Baby Dies Soon After Birth

A baby boy named Hjalmar Wayne Olson, born June 15 at Sheltering Arms Hospital, died soon after birth. He is buried in W Union St Cemetery. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Bardin and Prof. and Mrs. Thor Olson.

Hjalmar Wayne Olson Hjalmar Olson Sheltering Arms Hospital W. Union St J. C. Bardin Thor Olson

Veterans to Meet Floyd Bolin Post 3477 VFW

Veterans of Foreign Wars Floyd Bolin Post 3477 will hold its regular meeting Friday June 17 at 7 30 p m in the club room of the Athens Armory.

Floyd Bolin The Veterans of Foreign Wars Athens Armory

FASTEETH False Teeth Aid for Comfort and Security

Drop or slip no more with FASTEETH powder for false teeth. The alkaline, non acid formula provides lasting comfort and a gummy taste free wearing experience. Available at drug stores with no substitutes.

Wood Called for Trial on Insufficient Funds Charge

Capital Police inform Athens County authorities they will seek Edward D. Wood, formerly of Albany, for trial on a bad check warrant. Wood, held in Athens County Jail after forgery suspicion, is wanted in Columbus St Marys Canton and Parkersburg W Va for similar charges. Columbus reports a $10 bad check drawn on Logan Citizens Bank in 1933.

Columbus Athens County Edward D. Wood Albany Wood Athens George Abele Springfield St. Marys Canton Parkersburg W. Va Abele Charles Bayless Logan Citizens Bank

Plan Election For Millfield Local No 1205 Meeting

Millfield Local No 1205 United Mine Workers of America will hold a Friday night meeting on June 24. Clell Seckinger president and Clarence Willis secretary announced officers for the coming year will be elected and dues paid. Willis noted some members are current while others are not. The gathering is the first in two months and all members are urged to attend.

Millfield United Mine Workers of America Clell Seckinger Clarence Willis Willis

Athenians to Attend Sixth Annual Independent Gas Producers Meet

Athens men will join 125 Ohio and regional producers at the Independent Gas Producers Association of Ohio meeting in Marietta at 5 30 PM Friday. Officers will be elected and a banquet program will follow. Athens attendees include C J Ross C W Gross O K Parrett and A D Townsend Townsend seeks a seat on the board of directors.

Athens Independent Gas Producers Association of Ohio Lafayette Hotel Marietta Philip Faine Ohio Pittsburgh Charleston Huntington Wheeling C. J. Ross C. W. Gross O. K. Parrett A. D. Townsend Townsend

Judge Grants Relocation of Route 505 Crossing

Judge O F Rowland of Athens County Common Pleas Court sustained John Jaster's petition to relocate the Route 505 highway crossing over the New York Central Railroad. The ruling allows the state to proceed and orders Mud Fork Crossing vacated once the new road is built.

O. F. Rowland Athens County Common Pleas Court John Jaster New York Central Railroad Rowland Mud Fork

Republican Club Auction At Albany Opera House Draws Crowd

A large crowd attended a party hosted by the Alexander Lee Republican Club at the Albany Opera House. Pies were auctioned and numerous prizes awarded, adding a festive note to the event.

Alexander-Lee Republican Club Albany Opera House

Divisibility of 2520 by One Through Nine Confirmed

The number 2520 is divisible by every integer from 1 to 9. This means 2520 is a highly composite number with equalized prime factors 2 3 5 7. The result highlights 2520 as a common multiple of the first nine positive integers.

Scouts Camp Dupler Thrives At Athens County Encampment

33 Athens County Boy Scouts from Athens Nelsonville Glouster and Jacksonville Trimble enjoy week long camp at Camp Dupler near Athens. They follow strict schedules from reveille to taps with meals drills and many activities including swimming games and council fires.

Athens County Camp Dupler Reveille Taps Boy Scouts Athens Peach Ridge Gerald Ashwill Mr. Ashwill Ralph Dalton Ted Preston Nelsonville Glouster Jacksonville-Trimble Earle Wachenschwanz Gerald Hoch Hoch Dupler Young Hoch James Williams Fred Brown Billy Breeze Gerald Starkey Charles Canale James Burt Grant Ferguson James Porter Jess Hammond Bill

4 H Seniors Form Group and Club Meetings in Athens County

Athens Senior 4 H Club met at the Athens Grange Hall with Anna Mae Russ Keith Scott and John Lawrence as members. The group planned a Youth Movement initiative and county meetings starting July 6 in Coolville. Busy Tailors 4 H elected officers and reported seven year presence with adviser Mrs. F E Scott. Twenty one members of Hilarious Hemmers 4 H met at Mrs. Jane Burdette’s home for sewing and a brief business session with refreshments.

Athens Athens Grange Hall Anna Mae Russ Keith Scott John Lawrence Coolville Jane Burdette Albany Marie Pauley Frances Noble

Carpenter Street paving advances toward Congress Street

Brick laying on the Carpenter Street improvement near Congress Street reached a significant milestone today. Contractor Fred Beckler began work at East State Street, with motorists from Grosvenor Street and Franklin Avenue using the new pavement and accessing Carpenter from Court Street toward East State Street.

Carpenter St Congress St E. State St Fred Beckler Grosvenor St Franklin Ave Carpenter Court St Court E. State

Postpone Meeting of Athens County Pomona Grange

The Athens County Pomona Grange meeting scheduled for Trimble on June 19 is postponed indefinitely due to the illness of Don Cannon's mother. John T. Hope, Pomona Grange master, will announce a new date later.

Athens County Pomona Grange Trimble Don Cannon John T. Hope Pomona

Tar Heel Buckeye Club Picnic At Athens Grange Hall

The Tar Heel Buckeye Club plans its third annual all day picnic at the Athens Grange Hall at the Athens Fairgrounds on Sunday June 19. All former North Carolina residents and families are invited along with descendants. Each group brings its own basket and table service.

Tar Heel-Buckeye Club Athens Grange Hall Grange Hall Athens Fairgrounds North Carolina Tar Heel State

Rail timetable round up and airline service at Athens

A mixed schedule lists Baltimore and Ohio routes with daily and weekly departures, the Chesapeake and Ohio schedule, and New York Central services. It also notes Athens Municipal Airport with sunrise to sunset airtext service and connections to TWA and AAA airlines, plus listed east west north departure times.

Baltimore & Ohio Diplomat Buntey DOM National Limited Chesapeake & Ohio NEW York Central South NEW York Central North Athens Municipal Airport A. A Athens West East

S S S Tonic Promise Boosts Red Cell Strength

An old advertisement touts S S S Tonic as a simple internal remedy to rebuild red blood cells, boost energy, restore weight, strengthen nerves, and improve skin glow. It claims generations of use and scientific backing, urging readers to buy at any drug store.

S.S.S S.S.S. Ce

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