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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1940

Page

5

Farmers, Sportsmen Plan County Conservation Group

More than 100 Athens County farmers and sportsmen met in Common Pleas Courtroom to organize a county conservation committee under the Ohio Division of Conservation. Officers elected include O. E. McClure, Harold Howell, and Ed Sharp with districts to oversee game, fish, forestry, lakes, and parks.

Athens County Common Pleas Ohio Division of Conservation and Natural Resoureoe Clyde L. Stofe Ohio Waverly Pike County O. E. McClure Athens Harold Happy) Howell Ed Sharp Nelsonville Charles Moore Athens R. C Sportsman Earl Hilleary District Conservation Committee Hocking Vinton Ross Highland Brown Adams Pike Scioto Jackson Lawrence Gallia Meigs Ottawa Norwalk Ravenna Edwina Watts Chubb J—. S. Haller County Nya sss _ Conservation Commission Cleveland L. C. Mitchell School of Painting Allied Arts Ohio University Commission of Conservation and Natural Resources Columbus Stofe

Changing New York Shown in Photographs Exhibit

The WPA Federal Art Project presents photographs by Miss Abbott showing New York’s evolving cityscape. The images capture mingled architectural styles, old world and new, and the impact of progress on buildings, streets, and skylines. The exhibit travels to Ohio cities in spring.

Haller Abbott New York Miss Abbott

Ohio National Guard Battery C Preps for Federal Inspection

Battery C of the 134th Field Artillery, Ohio National Guard, held a rigid showing night before a federal inspection set for Thursday at 8 p m in the Armory. Lt. Robert Campbell led observation posts while Lt. Richard N. Corwin directed 75 mm guns into firing positions and Capt. E. E. Carmichael supervised data and gun care questions. The public is invited to attend.

134Th Field Artillery Ohio National Guard George P. Hayman David R. Carmichael Lnto Robert Campbell Richard N. Corwin E. E. Carmichael

Admissions Report At Sheltering Arms Hospital

Miss Laura Frisby of Carbondale was admitted yesterday for medical treatment at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Mrs Maedene Mc Afee of 12 Montrose Avenue was admitted yesterday for minor surgery this morning.

Laura Frisby Carbondale Sheltering Arms Hospital Maedene McAfee Montrose Ave

Shorter Season Corn Advised by Wright

Athens County extension agent Ross Wright advised farmers to plant a shorter season hybrid corn this season. Cold weather prevented winter plowing, so cultivation must occur in spring leading to delayed planting and a shorter growing period.

Ross Wright Athens County Wright

Retail Grocers Plan Meeting in Athens Thursday

Athens area grocers are invited to a 7 45 p m meeting Thursday at Hotel Berry overseen by L B Francis and R M Seyffer. A merchandising expert will speak and motion pictures on the Hawaiian pineapple industry will be shown as part of the program.

Athens Area Hotel Berry C. D. Shafer L. B. Francis R. M. Seyffer

Athens Fire Crews Extinguish Barrel Fire Near Intersections

Athens Fire Department responded last night to a trash barrel blaze at Carpenter Street and East State Street. No damage or injuries were reported.

Athens Fire Department Carpenter and E. State Sts

Postage Stamps Feature Famous Americans Educators Series

The Famous Americans stamps program from the Post Office marks educators Horace Mann Mark Hopkins Charles W Eliot Frances Willard and Booker T Washington among others. First day sales begin March 14 for the educator group with subsequent releases through October 28. Collectors are instructed on first day postmarks and proper postage for each denomination.

United States Post Office Department Athens Horace Mann Boston Mass Mark Hopkins Williamstown Charlies W. Eliot Cambridge Frances Stephen Collins Foster John Philip Sousa Victor Herbert Edward A. MacDowell Ethelbert Nevin Gilbert Charles Stuart James A Post

Offer Classes At Greens Run High School

WPA adult education classes set at Greens Run High School with typing from 6 to 7 30 on Tue and Thu evenings. General discussion on youth 7 30 to 9 Tue Thu. Chemistry of metals Tue 6 to 7 30 and General Auto Mechanics 7 30 to 9. Enroll Thursday and next Tue Thu. start dates March 7 and March 12. All non public school entrants eligible.

WPA Greens Run High School

Former Judge Manton Prepares to Start Prison Term

Former U S Circuit Court of Appeals judge Martin T Manton paid a 10000 fine for selling judicial decisions and prepared to begin a two year term at Lewisburg Federal Penitentiary, surrendering 24 hours before the deadline.

NEW York U.P Martin T. Manton United States Circuit Court of Appeals Lewisburg Federal Penitentiary Manton

Wedded Half Century in Concord Family Golden Anniversary

Concord New Hampshire Mr and Mrs Pierre Dube celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary noting no deaths in their family. The couple with nine children 25 grandchildren and three great grandchildren welcomed all relatives to the event.

Concord N. H Pierre Dube Dubes

Leaf preserved in concrete shown by WPA workers

Norman Oklahoma report says a leaf that remained green for 25 years was found in concrete of a bridge abutment south of Norman during razing. The bridge dated to 1915 and the leaf’s contour and color stayed unchanged.

Norman Okla Works Progress Administration

State Hospital Employes File Test Case in Court

The Athens State Hospital workers union files in Franklin County Common Pleas Court to seek a declaratory judgment on eight hour and 48 hour work limits for state employees. Key figures include President Dale C. Gilkey and Director Charles L. Sherwood, with arguments on hours, compensation, and maintenance. Meetings are planned March 18 to discuss court procedures.

State Hospital Ohio State Athens State Hospital Franklin County Common Pleas Court Columbus Leonard Dommons 1Ocas Dale C. Gilkey Royal E. Clements Ruth C. Bolick Charles L. Sherwood John M. Collins Columbus Federation of Labor Charles Case Simmons Athens

Court Rules Dog Owner Liable For Damages in Attack Case

In Ohio Common Pleas Court Judge O F Rowland sustained a motion by Jack Algeo to strike a defense asserting the dog was confined. The suit seeks about 5000 dollars for facial injuries to six year old Jack Algeo from a dog attack at 14 Second St. The ruling invokes a principle of absolute owner liability for damages caused by a dog regardless of negligence.

Supreme Court Ohio Common Pleas Court O. F. Rowland Jack Algeo John S. Algeo Second St John McElroy Jack Aigeo

Hocking Falls River Recedes as Snow Forecast

The Hocking River fell to 13.70 feet at noon after peaking at 16.65 feet yesterday. Route 144 remains closed between Stewart and Hockingport as a light snow is forecast for tonight and Thursday with temperatures near freezing.

Hocking C. N. France State Highway Maintenance Department Stewart Hockingport Mercury U. S. Weather Bureau

Wright Urges Action On Tree Applications

Ross Wright extension agent urges immediate action on reforestation applications at the Athens extension service office. The first shipment of trees is due next week and orders should be placed at once.

Athens Extension Service Ross Wright

Time Card and Airline Service Schedules Summary

Train and air service listings show multiple daily routes and timings across several lines. Chesapeake and Ohio and New York Central operations list daily and weekend variations with departures and arrivals. Athens Airways provides daytime flights to Columbus Pittsburgh with connections, and charter service notes availability for trips to any airport city.

Isaac P. Tucker 66 Dies in Athens Trucker

Isaac P. Tucker a 66 year old Athens trucker died suddenly last night at about 7 15 at his home 242 N Congress St after a period of poor health He leaves a wife three sons Thurman and Edward of Athens Charles Ruben of Poston and three daughters Charlotte Beckle Athens Louise Sharp Millfield Route 1 and Marie Tucker at home He was a member of the Odd Fellows and Eagles Lodges Funeral services will be Friday at 2 30 pm in the Church of God Hocking St with Rev Ernest Nicholas and burial in W Union St Cemetery Friends may call at Jones Funeral Home 113 N Congress St

Isaac P. Tucker Athens N. Congress St Mr. Tucker Nelsonville Odd Fellows and the Eagles Lodges Charles Ruben Poston Thurman Edward Charlotte Beckle Louise Sharp Millfield Marie Tucker David Sam Columbus Bell Marlow Rose Palmister Church of God Hocking St Ernest Nicholas W. Union St Jones

Mettler Addresses Marietta Advertising Club on Coal Foundation

Harry Mettler of Nelsonville, former executive secretary of the Ohio Coal Foundation, spoke at the Marietta Advertising Club luncheon in the Hotel Lafayette. He outlined the foundation's program and goals for the coal industry.

Harry Mettler Nelsonville Ohio Coal Foundation Marietta

Mrs Clyde Helwig Dies in Columbus

Mrs Clyde Helwig age 42 of Columbus and former Darwin and Middleport resident died last night at Mt Carmel Hospital Columbus She leaves her husband a daughter granddaughter and three brothers Ray and Guy Lee Darwin and Glenn Lee Addison Parents were J J Lee The Helwigs were former residents of Darwin and Middleport Burial will be at Burlingham Funeral arrangements not completed today.

Clyde Helwig Columbus Darwin Mt. Caremel Hospital Pauline Stevens Ray Guy Lee Glenn Lee Addison J. J. Lee Helwigs Middleport Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Burlingham

Is Epilepsy Inherited What Causes It

A booklet presenting opinions of well known doctors on epilepsy, stating whether it is inherited and what causes it, offered free while supplies last by the Educational Division, 535 Avenue A New York NY, Dept ta v.

Ave New York N. Y Dept. Ta v

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