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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1940

Page

5

Durant Speech and Food Stamp Plan Themed in 1930s Era

Internationally known author and philosopher Will Durant spoke to over 1,000 in Merial Ava lum about American politics morality and economic decay. He called for discipline eugenics and a national program including an enlarged army and CCC to preserve resources. A Washington County Athens County meeting discussed starting a Food Stamp Plan in nine Southeastern Ohio counties with two counties initially, the program run locally with a revolving fund and administrative costs covered.

America Will Durant Merial Avalum Aritten Durant Dean Ana Teeney Abd Greece Rome Choor Germany Panama Canal Pacific Ocean CCC Scudder Darragh Common Hes Corporation Athens Washington Ohio Darragh Larietia Dar- ¢ Fagh Hee Publile WPA Ternoon Nital Raymond Gibson Deck. Breinich Nata Jorsvih Ellen Biddle Mildred T. Phillips Harold J. Rose Carl Teiart Falls Hf. Beasley Gordon K. Bush C. M Margaret Wadley Vin Gill HN. Burgett John Preston Dale Ziggatoos W. W. Hin Hardy Margaret K. Me Aire Hazel Webb Tcheon Charles Stratton H. G. Householder Milton’ Nuzaim A. Washington C. T. Wells J.C. Mid Dieswart R. R. Engle Ralph E. Wilton

Ohio voters urged to study petitions before signing

J M Gill secretary of the Athens Chamber of Commerce urged residents to keep unwise constitutional amendments off the ballot. He warned signatures should be withheld until a thorough study is completed and not based on others statements. He cited the Bigelow pension plan and similar schemes as examples to scrutinize before signing any petition for state wide support.

J. M. Gill Athens Chamber of Commerce Ohio Gil Athena County Council Ohio Chamber of Commerce Peretigns Mr_ ill Pigelow Pension Plan Ham 'N Eggers Calfornia Hamaf Gill

Plan Party Tonight by Trimble 4-H Club

The Junior 4-H Club of Trimble hosts a town party at the Town Oasis tonight at 8 o'clock. Open to residents, the event aims to aid local projects and raise funds for water camp activities led by Mike Pubes.

Trimble Oase Mike Pubes

Reproductions Of Art Shown At Ohio University Gallery

Reproductions of paintings by twelve contemporary American artists are on display at Ohio University Art Gallery with works by Grant Wood Thomas Benton and others. The Gelatone copying method creates near perfect replicas indistinguishable from originals. exhibit runs until July 3 and is sponsored by the American Artists of New York traveling exhibit. Also featured is the 130th annual Ohio Print Makers display of etchings drypoints lithographs and block prints sponsored by Dayton Art Institute.

Ohio University Art Gallery Church Library New York Grant Wood Thomas Benton Laugi Licion John Costigan Leon Roll Raphael Sayer Robert Brackman Adolf Jehin John Whorf Lucile Bianch Maurice Stern

Condition Improves for Columbus Patient After Surgery

Charles Wroer of 05 Lancaster Street shows improvement a week after a major facial operation at White Cross Hospital Columbus. Earlier his condition worsened. Mrs Weber stays with him while sons Fred Carl and Otto and daughter Nelle visit from Columbus since last Friday.

Charles Wroer Lancaster St White Cross’ Hospital Columbus

Ohio University Displays Annual Educational Exhibit at Rufus Putnam

Books for varying grade levels are shown in the Rufus Putnam Elementary School auditorium as part of the Ohio University annual Educational Exhibit. Open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily until Saturday July 13, Wayne Matthews of East Side Elementary serves as attendant to answer questions. Representatives from educational book publishers attend Thursday through Saturday to discuss adoptions with teachers and administrators for individual classes or entire schools.

Ohio University Rufus Putnam Wayne Matthews East Side Thurwday

Workers on NYA Must Sign Allegiance Oath

Washington Mermone releases state all NYA workers must sign an oath of allegiance in America before continuing duties. E S. Haller of NYA county cipher vincr said today.

NYA Washington Mermone Release America S. Haller Ciper

Knights Templar to Elect Officers in Athens Wednesday

Athens temperature reached 85 degrees at noon with rainfalls noted. Knights Templar Commandery No. 15 plans an annual meeting Wednesday evening at 7. Officers will be elected for the coming year and plans for attending the Forty-fifth Triennial Conclave will be discussed.

Knights Templar Athens Pallie G. Chapman Cleveland

Busy 4-H Clubs Report May Meetings Across County

The Wondersuteners 4-H Club held a wiener roast on East Hill with twelve members. Senior 4-H Club under Charlene Bingman divided into three groups for program prep and etiquette quizzes. Refreshments served by several members. Next meetings set for July 3 at Lillian and Lucile Reed home and Charles Street area groups. Willing Workers 4-H Club at Nelsonville met at adviser Elizabeth Cogg's home with thirteen members and new member Joan Campbell. New Marshfield Seven Sisters 4H Club met June 19 with Milefred Sickles. officers attended 4-H officers conference at Mechentesburg School. Rag Stitchers 4-H Sewing Club elected officers at Athens Route 1. president Ruth Alice Wright, VP Betty Montgomery, secretary-treasurer Hattie Lou Groner, recreation Norma Jean Dry and Billy Jacoby, reporter Margie Jacoby. Loyal Daughters 4-H Club held second meeting at Phyllis Carpenter's home. two plays to be staged and a special meeting set for June 25 to assign parts. Next regular meeting July 5 at Theresa Beal's home.

Ane Colville Charlene Bingman Frances’ Malone Alma Chapman Marjorie Malone Marl Jackson Bill Anderson Lillian Lucile Reed Nelsonville Meeizabeth Cogg Joan Campbell New Marshfield Seven Sisters Mechentesburg, School Eileen Jacoby Athens Ruth Alice Wright Betty ‘Montgomery Hattie Lou Groner Norma Jean Dry Billy [Jacoby Margie Jacoby Phyllis Carpenter Grandpa Tillie Theresa Beal

Chauncey Man Fined for Unregistered Motor Vehicle Operator

Chauncey resident James Allesnire aged 29 was fined five dollars and costs by Chauncey Magistrate J J Ley after arrest by the State Highway Patrol on a failure to register as an operator of motor vehicle charge. Early voting restrictions note the electoral college held wide power in selecting the president and voting was limited by property and other qualifications.

James Allesnire Chauncey State Highway Patrol J. J Ley United Electoral College

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