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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1941

Page

5

75 Miles of Highways To Be Resurfaced in Five Counties

State Highway Department bids to resurface 75.7 miles of highways and refurbish four bridges across Athens Hocking Vinton Meigs and Gallia counties. Macadam surfaces with creosote bridge flooring, project totals about 135625 dollars, with completion by mid September for roads and mid October for bridges. Routes include U.S. 33 50 56 75 328 595 160 and 124 plus several county sections.

Athens Messenger Athens Ohio S ‘State State Highway Department Hocking Vinton Meigs Gallia Tasles Freesith Ceramle An Tha Anada U. S. 33 Chauncey Dover Athens County U. S. 50 Albany Alexander, Lee Laurelville Waterloo Falls Washington Hocking County Swan Township Vinton County Junc Haydenville New Straitsville Green Township Springfield Morgan Townships Gallia County Troy Township Chester Orange Olive Townships Meigs County Rutland Salem Gallipolis-McArthur Wilkesville Hewitt’s Fork Waterloo Township Hocking River

8.8.8 Tonic Promises Vital Health Restore Digestion

The ad proclaims 8.8.8 Tonic restores stomach digestive juices and red-blood cell vitality. It targets fatigue colds stress and poor appetite, claiming quicker work when taken as part of daily diet and boasting thousands of user testimonials.

U.S.S S.S.S

Dual Control Auto Brought to Ohio University

James O. Stephan brings a dual control automobile from Cincinnati to Athens for driver education at Ohio University. The car, owned by the American Automobile Association, will be used in a course started June 16 for school teachers in the university summer session. Beginning Monday teaching will commence with instructors training beginners to drive. Ten learners with no prior driving experience have enrolled. two places remain. A five dollar fee covers gasoline, oil, storage, grease, and insurance. Enrollees should contact Mr. Stephan in Room 201, Superior Hall, or call 22824.

Ohio University Athens Cincinnati James O. Stephan American Automobile Association Stephan Super Hall

Wreck Blamed Millfield Man Fined for Unsafe Operation

Monie Taylor, 29, Millfield Route 2, arraigned before Mayor Cliff Cornell for unsafe operation and fined $10 plus costs after state patrols said his passing maneuver forced Deel T. Dean off Route 33 into a ditch. Dean’s car hit a cement culvert. damage about $160. William Ludwig, 25, of 130 Franklin Ave., also fined $10 and costs for excessive speed on Route 50 Alternate.

Monie Taylor Millfield Cliff Cornell Deel T. Dean Zanesville Dean William Ludwig Franklin Ave

Salvation Army Officer to Lead Van Wert Work

Lieut Howard W Burr a 23 year old Salvation Army officer will leave Athens on Tuesday to take charge of Salvation Army work at Van Wert He has served in Athens as assistant to Major Walter Hinshaw since June 1939 after training at the Salvation Army Training College New York City His home was Cleveland A farewell service for Burr will be held Monday at 7 30 p m at the Salvation Army building on West Union Street A similar service will be conducted in Pomeroy Sunday night

Howard W. Burr Salvation Army Athens van Wert Burr Walter W. Hinshaw Salvation Army Training College New York City Cleveland W. Union St Pomeroy

Enroll for Summer Pool Class at Crystal Pool

Sixty eight of 172 University Elementary School offers a summer recreation swim class at Crystal Pool. It runs Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to noon for six grades plus kindergarten and special education. Carl J. House directs lessons with student teachers from Ohio University.

University Elementary School Crystal Pool Carl J. House House Ohio University

Class Event Postponed by First Christian Church

The wiener roast planned by the Future Class of the First Christian Church for Saturday June 28 has been postponed to a later date, class officers announced today.

First Christian Church

Miners Agree To Work June 28 For Defense Needs

A memorandum of understanding signed in Washington on June 19 1941 curtails the vacation period for 1941 to keep mines running Saturday June 28 through Wednesday July 2 with vacation pay still due. The arrangement aims to conserve coal for steel mills and defense plants while honoring a $20 per miner payment.

Washington, D. C Appalachian Joint Conference Charles O'Neill J. B. Morrow Ezra van Horn United Mine Workers of America John L. Lewis Thomas Kennedy James Mark

May Talks To Group at OU Reading Conference

Yale university researcher Mary May told the Ohio University Reading Conference that the meaning of great literature cannot be exhausted and emphasized developing reading within a child’s experience. He described reading as teaching experience and discussed motivating children to complete tasks at sessions in the Student Union Building through Saturday.

Mary May Institute of Human Relations Yale University Ohio University May

Births and hospital updates from Sheltering Arms area

At Sheltering Arms Hospital a son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bumgardner of The Plains this morning. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Dorr of Columbus welcomed a daughter born last mid. Mrs. Lucille Ayers of Van Vorhes St. underwent major surgery this morning. Mrs. Lucille Crawford of Glouster was admitted for medical observation. Mrs. Irvin Quick of Sunnyside Drive was released last night. William Koon of Murray City was injured in a mine accident near Connett this morning with minor contusions abrasions and possible concussion found at the hospital.

Fred Bumgardner the Plains Sheltering Arms Hospital Paul Dorr S. Oakley Ave Columbus Lucille Ayers van Vorhes St Lucille Crawford Elm St Glouster Irvin Quick Sunnyside Drive William Koon Murray City Connett Koon

Bureau of Unemployment Compensation Offices Close July 4 5

Local BUC offices will be closed Friday July 4 and Saturday July 5 in observance of Independence Day. Claimants with reporting days on those dates will report Monday July 7. Twelve states have laws against driving too slowly.

Bureau of Unemployment Compensation Union

4-H Clubs Plan Ohio River Boat Trip

Six counties cooperate for a Saturday June 28 voyage aboard the Senator from Gallipolis. The 9:30 a.m. start and 4 p.m. return fit a day of picnics, with 600 steamer tables and eating facilities. Open to 4-H members, parents, club advisors, and older youth groups.

Gallipolis 4-H Club Shirley Ryan Chauncey 4-H Club Anna Lee Vore Boy Chieftains 4-H Club Poston Jack Brickle Wilbur McLean Teddy Wood Bobby Rivers Jack Sykes

Ohio University Latin Teachers Institute Opens

About 50 teachers of classical languages attend the opening day at Ohio University. Key figures include Victor D. Hill Dorothy M Seeger Octa Kincade Jotham Johnson and Lucy E Prichard. Highlights include lectures by B L Ullman and plans for round table discussions and lectures on first and second year Latin. A 6 30 dinner at Lindley Hall precedes an illustrated Rome lecture by Ullman. The article ends noting a scientific fact about the earth’s crust age.

Ohio University Latin Teachers Institute Victor D. Hill Dorothy M. Seeger Youngstown Ohio Classical Conference Octa Kincade Port Clinton High School Jotham Johnson University of Pittsburgh Lucy E. Prichard Marshall College Lindley Hall B. L. Ullman University of Chicago American Classical League Rome Mildred D. Lenk Uhrichsville High School Fine Arts Ullman Hill Edith A. Wray Institute Herman G. James

Rodeo Benefit for USC Fund Set at County Fairgrounds

The K T Crossen Post of the American Legion presents a Rodeo and Thrill Show at the Athens County Fairgrounds next Sunday at 2 30 pm to raise funds for the United Service Organizations. Admission and concessions will benefit the USC fund. The act features 70 performers including cowboys and cowgirls, clowns, and daredevil drivers, with trained animals and safety measures noted by organizer William M Myers.

Athens County Fairgrounds K. T. Crossen American Legion United Service Organization Columbus William M. Myers Portsmouth Myers

Discover the real cause of nagging backache

Many sufferers relieve backache by recognizing tired kidneys as the source. The kidneys remove acids and waste from blood, about 3 pints daily, and when function is impaired toxins stay in blood causing pains, urinary issues, swelling, and fatigue. Doan's Pills offer relief by helping kidneys flush waste.

Dean's Doan

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