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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1936

Page

5

Athens County Sends Large GOP Delegation to Columbus Convention

Athens County will attend the state Republican convention in Columbus with one of its largest delegations ever. Delegates, alternates, county officials, and numerous party leaders will travel after tickets and credentials were mailed. Bricker and Hamilton are set to speak at the event.

Athens County GOP Columbus Harold Rose Republican Organization Republican State Central and Executive Committee Hocking County Gallia Meigs Cuyahoga County Ed. D. Schorr State Central Committee Nolan Boggs Bricker Gordon B. Gray Athens Harry Kelley Nelsonville L. E. Richardson Giouster L. D. Robinson Guysville Hal H. Rowland Charles Wallace Glouster P. F. Good Rolland Ruth Tom Sheppard Clarence Swartz Lottridge

Educational Exhibit Set for July at Ohio University

The annual Educational Exhibit will be held in July in Room 205 Ellis Hall Ohio University. Reilly Gaskill is recommended by E A Hansen to replace Mrs Raymer McQuiston as attendant. About 18 publishers have shown interest. The exhibit opens daily except Sunday with 8 am to noon and 2 pm to 4 pm hours. Saturdays offer morning attendance only.

Ellis Hall Ohio University Reilly Gaskill E. A. Hansen Raymer McQuiston

Committee of Three To Guide New College at Ohio University

A provisional executive committee will administer the office of the new College of Fine Arts awaiting a dean. Members are Prof. Dc. C. Robinson director of the School of Music as chairman Prof. Ju. C. Mitchell director of the School of Painting and Allied Arts and Mr. Vincent Jukes instructor in the School of Dramatic Art.

College of Fine Arts Ohio University James Dc. C. Robinson School of Music Ju. C. Mitchell School of Painting and Allied Arts Vincent Jukes Dramatic Art George Cohan Ewing Hall WPA R. K. Owens Cheyenne-Sioux Indian South Dakota E. S Haller NYA Athens County S. B. McCulloch District 5 E. Martin Institute

Policewomen of the London Metropolitan Force Must Resign

A historical policy requiring policewomen to resign upon marriage is under criticism as gender bias. Reform advocates argue the rule denies fair employment and equal treatment, highlighting its impact on women officers and career progression within the force.

London Metropolitan Force

Towns send plan debate draws mixed citizen views

Court Street coverage shows residents from Morton Klein to Harry Trasin weighing the Townsend old age pension. Opinions range from strong support for a pension to concerns over high monthly payments and tax burdens on the poor and taxpayers.

Morton Klein William B. Shimp Shannon Ave Fred O. Linscott Buchtel Townsend

Townshend Plan Funds Posed By Local Residents

Steve Benedict supports the Townsend plan but doubts full funding. estimates 25 to 50 percent may be raised. W c Langford warns the plan could bring up to 400 from a single family, risking senior spenders gifting funds to younger relatives and reducing work incentives.

Steve Benedict Shannon Ave Townsend W.c. Langford Stewart

Rattlers Abound on Lamar Prairies After Spring Rains

Reported surge of rattlesnakes on Colorado prairies due to heavy spring rains. They are described as aggressive and likely to strike unexpectedly. The piece weaves in irrelevant quotes about manners and Mercury's history, but core notes a dangerous reptile abundance in Lamar areas.

Lamar Colo U.P

WPA Workers warned against politics at institute session

WPA recreational workers at Ohio University were told not to solicit or contribute to any political organization. Charlotte Gowing Cooper stressed job security and nonpartisanship, warning of possible dismissal for political contributions.

WPA Charlotte Gowing Cooper Ohio University

Twenty Applications to Athens Clerks Union

Twenty new applications for membership were made to the Athens local of the Retail Clerks Union at the third meeting held Wednesday night at City Hall. Dues are one dollar a month for full time clerks and two dollars initiation. Some stores with union clerks will receive union store cards soon. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 1 at 8 p.m.

Athens Retail Clerks Union City Hall

Marriage Licenses for Tarl Hamilton and Dorothy Rus sell

Marriage licenses list Tarl Richard Hamilton age 19 of Millfield son of Mr and Mrs James Hamilton to Dorothy Jean Rus sell age 18 of Millfield daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Russell. Also listed are Joseph G Edelman age 68 of Athens and Mary Ellen Pilling age 61 of Carbondale and George Rasp Jr age 44 of Jacksonville and Ena M Nelson age 45 of Arbens.

Richard Hamilton Millfield James Hamilton Dorothy Jean Russell Thomas Russell Joseph G. Edelman Athens Mary Ellen Pilling Carbondale George Rasp, Jr Jacksonville Ena M. Nelson Arbens

Young Athens church group to lead Epworth League service

A group of youths from Athens First Methodist Church will conduct Epworth League services at Salem Methodist Church west of Athens Sunday evening at 6 30 p m.

Athens First M. E. Church Epworth League Salem M. E. Curch Athens

Lightning sets bell tolling at Ontario church

A bolt struck the Roman Catholic Church in Port Stanley Ontario causing a fire on the cross and triggering the bell to toll. Firefighters extinguished the blaze with minor damage reported.

Port Stanley Ont U.P

New Teacher Dawes Named Professor of Dramatic Art at Ohio U

Professor Robert Gates Dawes of Philadelphia has been named full professor of dramatic art and speech in Ohio University College of Fine Arts. President Herman G. James said the threefold goal is to expand courses for drama students, involve the broader student body, and develop a community little theater with Athens citizens. Dawes, educated at Swarthmore and Columbia, is completing a Ed Doctorate at Temple and has taught at Mississippi State, Hiram College, and Temple Summer School. He also started a clinic for correcting speech defects at Temple University this year.

Robert Gates Dawes Philadelphia College of Fine Arts Ohio University Herman G. James James Athens Dawes Lafayette College Swarthmore College University of North Carolina Columbia University Temple University Mississippi State University Hiram College Columbia Summer School Phi Delta Kappa Theta Alpha Phi American Society of University Professors

County Clubs Plan Programs For Summer Activities

County clubs outline outdoor gatherings and picnics with 4-H groups in Ca Naanville Snowville and Hockingport. Members and leaders listed include Jean Crawford Helen Rose Pauline Rose Erma Channell Gladys Williams Phyllis Jean Halbirt Eva Weatherby Eileen Dorr Mary Jackson visitors named Helen Williams Dora Channell Miss Doris Welch elected recreational leader at Snowville. Aims include ice cream social July 1 at Hockingport schoolhouse and a County Farm Bureau meeting at Ames Bern High School with talks by Herbert Smoots and Ross Wright.

Zoe Busy Bee Sewing Club Naanville Jean Crawford Helen Rose Pauline Rose Erma Channell Gladys Williams Phyllis Jean Halbirt Eva Weatherby Eileen Dorr Mary Jackson Helen Williams Dora Channell Happy Stitchers Helen Stanley Snowville Doris Welch Farm Bureau Ames Bern High School Herbert Smoots Columbus Ross Wright

All Colored Review Is Carnival Feature

The Great Superior Shows present an all colored review at the Athens Tourist Camp Grounds under the Athens Chapter of Disabled American Veterans. Headliners include Kid Louis whose dancing shows talent and personality. Also featured are Albert Pryor comedian Charles Anderson yodeller a six girl chorus and a seven piece band. On the midway Saturday Jack Lloyd will exhibit Le Tinaguna the sacred dragon of China described as the only one of its kind now shown.

Athens Kid Louis Albert Pryor Charles Anderson Jack Lloyd China Lloyd

Betty Brooks Griswold Undergoes Appendicitis Operation

Nellie Brooks Griswold reports her daughter Betty underwent an appendicitis operation this morning at Sheltering Arms Hospital.

Betty Brooks Griswold Nellie Brooks Griswold Sheltering Arms Hospital

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Hocking John W. Bricker Ohio John Hamilton Republican National Committee Puffle Gene Ahern New College Cline Pharmacy Court Street H. F. Link E. State St Townsend Club H. B. Pickett Pomeroy R Lois Glancy Foster St Carl C, Buck Union St Harry Trasin Glouster City Betty Wells London Clerks’ Union PCCM Miller Bros Peady Princeton Rarer Bros N. Court Street Dial Hockingport Loyal Daughters 4-H Club J. A. Bell SOS 4-H Club Mills Rachel Osborne W. Union St 4-H Photography Club Cullum Trion T. J. Oswalt Alliance ALLI Aaie Creame Henlurky Linston Cotictes Vee Schenley Distributors Inc NEW Tork A Schenley Rik Schenley Distributors ING New York Quick’s Alka Seltzer Horlick Ath Cobb Colgate's Soap Sale Quick's Mer Vitalis Quick the Po
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