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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1938

Page

5

Labor Backers Rally Davey Oppose Ohio Labor Split

Ohio Governor Martin L. Davey is backed by the most hostile labor foes while Paul Herbert campaigns for lieutenant governor at Glouster. Herbert argues the administration mishandles mediation of employer employee disputes and attacks graft in the gas tax division and the TVA. He says the Republican party is the average man's party and denounces labor suppression while defending coal and rail interests. The event featured local candidates and was hosted by Trimble Township Republicans.

Martin L. Davey Ohio A. F. of L CIO Paul Herbert Glouster High School Davey Herbert TVA Hocking Valley Republican Party Bricker Verner Metcalf Columbus Ohio Senate

Troy Township Republicans Draw 125 in Rally at IOOF Hall

Attendance reached 125 at the Troy Township Republican meeting in the IOOF Hall Tuesday night claiming the largest turnout yet. Carlton Davis chaired the event with John Dalton introducing county candidates. Judge O F Rowland spoke on American Heritage and Edward Campbell Corbon and Kenneth Russell played old time fiddle tunes. Slick Williams performed a dance number and refreshments were served.

Troy Township IOOF Carlton Davis John Dalton O. F. Rowland Athens County Common Pleas Court Edward Campbell Corbon Kenneth Russell

Grange Meeting Plans Degrees for Dover and Albany

Albany Grange will hold a regular meeting Saturday night at 8 30 in the Grange Hall. A class of 10 candidates will receive the 3rd and 4th degrees for the Dover and Albany chapters. Ice cream and soft drinks will be served.

Albany Grange Grange Hall Dover Albany

Colored Brick Droppers Impress on Lancaster Street

A three man colored trio from Circleville led by Milt Cockerhan, George Johnson, and Ernest Vecknell showcases brick dropping on N Lancaster St. Superintendent Ralph Emerson notes their peak of 35 000 bricks per 8 hour day, equating to about 2 400 square yards daily for the group. The Emerson Brothers Co. employs them for highway and street surfacing tasks.

Ralph Emerson N. Lancaster St Milt Cockerhan George Johnson Ernest Vecknell Circleville Carpenter and Lancaster Emerson Emerson Brothers Co Wapakoneta, C

Moderation in Labor, Fascism Warned by Perlman Speaker

Professor Perlman warned that today is a contraction era and urged a competent helmsman to emulate England in labor relations. He praised English trade unions for moderation and warned that US Supreme Court rulings bolster the National Labor Relations Act and Social Security laws. He described Fascism as military socialism born from middle class discontent and cautioned democracy must be preserved through enlightened social progress.

Perlman England United States Supreme Court NLRB United States Supreme Court Professor Perlman Dr. Perlman Germany

Patrolman Injured In Motorcycle Fall At City Intersections

State Patrolman C. H. Baker suffered scratches and facial bruises when he was thrown from his motorcycle at Carpenter and State Streets at noon today. He was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital with a probable Friday morning release.

C. H. Baker Carpenter and State Sts Baker Carpenter State St Sheltering Arms Hospital

Pomona Grange to Meet Saturday July 16

The Pomona Grange has rescheduled its meeting for Saturday July 16 in Trimble. A planned program includes a talk by Dean John F. Cunningham of Ohio State University College of Agriculture.

Athens County Pomona Grange Trimble John F. Cunningham Ohio State University College of Agriculture

Burgett Joins Navy Training at Norfolk Base

John Andre Burgett passed final examinations for Navy entrance and is assigned to the Naval Training Base in Norfolk Virginia. The news comes via W H Byers naval recruiter in the Athens Post Office Building.

John Andre Burgett Cincinnati United States Navy Naval Training Norfolk W H. Byers Athens

County Officials Agree to Buy Gasoline for Ten Days

County Commissioners Ira Whitmore and Walter Maccombs agreed to sign requisitions for enough gasoline and oil to run Athens County road work for ten days. B F Beckler Jr will trace the disposition of 1300 gallons sent to Ashcraft quarry Guysville. Labor leaders pressured for a quick resolution so 37 county road workers could resume on the project.

Ira Whitmore Walter Maccombs Athens County B. F. Beckler, Jr Ashcraft Guysville Beckler Labor Organization

17 Farmers Apply for Insurance on Wheat

Seventeen Athens County farmers signed applications for wheat crop insurance. Eligibility requires at least 10 acres of wheat. The 17 applications cover about half of contacted farmers. Office head Frank Pugh notes evidence of a large county crop and low premiums. Insurance costs range from 50 to 60 cents per acre based on projected wheat prices. Premiums and indemnities are paid in wheat.

Athens County Athens Soil Conservation Office Frank Pugh

Troy Willing Workers 4-H Club Meeting Preview

The Troy Willing Workers 4-H Club met with 10 members present and played softball before the meeting. The next meeting on July 6 features Jack White showing a demonstration titled The Selection of a Good Dairy Cow.

Troy Willing Workers Jack White

Oil of Salt Sunburn Relief

Advertises Oil of Salt as immediate relief for sunburn and a pre exposure product for tan. Claims soothing for burns cuts insect bites sore feet athlete's foot and general comfort with guaranteed satisfaction or money back. Distributed through all druggists.

Ohio Democrat George White Visits Athens County

Visitor George White of Marietta and former Ohio governor toured Athens County yesterday as a Democratic Senate candidate. He was accompanied by Frank Henry fire marshal during White’s administration and met with numerous county party leaders.

George White Marietta Ohio United States Athens County Frank Henry White

Athens Man Fined for Intoxication by City Officials

Howard Gutherie of Athens was fined five dollars and court costs by Mayor Cliff Cornell after an early morning arrest for intoxication. Capt. Charles Maple and Officer Leslie Bradfield led the arrest.

Howard Gutherie Athens Cliff Cornell Gutherie Charles Maple Leslie Bradfield

Star of Radio and Screen Stays Here Overnight

James Melton a nationally known radio cinema star and his wife spent Tuesday night as guests of the Berry Hotel on an extended automobile tour. Melton was recognized by several people in the lobby before they left at 8 15 this morning. Mrs Melton wore a blue dotted dress and blue accessories while Mr Melton wore a plaid sport jacket green trousers and white shoes.

James Melton Berry Hotel

State Road Workers Will Meet Tonight

Mrs. Vita Friend, regional director of Ohio public service workers, will speak at a meeting of all state highway workers in the Athens Eagle Hall tonight at o'clock, Robert Bateman, chairman, announced. Sid Roland, field worker for the same organization, will also speak on problems of interest to highway workers.

Vita Friend Ohio Public Service Workers Athens Eagle Hall

Trustees to distribute flour Saturday morning

Trimble Township trustees will issue flour from 9 o'clock until noon to relief clients and old age pensioners.

S.S.S. Tonic Promises New Life Through Red Blood Cells

An old advertisement touts S.S.S. Tonic as a simple internal remedy to rebuild red blood cells, restore energy, weight, and skin glow. It claims generational testing and scientific backing, urging a nightly eight eight eight tonic course and noting availability at drug stores.

S.S.S

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