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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1941

Page

5

State Officials To Visit Athens For Relief Study

State Welfare Department official William Hartsough and staff will visit Athens Friday to review the county’s finances and assess relief funds about 14 000 dollars from beer malt and utilities taxes. The visit follows a Columbus conference with county and WPA leaders as 350 additional WPA jobs are planned for Athens County this month.

GER Athens Ohio Athens Messen William Hartsough State Welfare Department Hartsough Columbus Charles Stratton John Hope Ray Bobo Harry Dust Dale Ziggaroos Glouster Nelsonville Athens County Carl Watson WPA Maurice Klinn Stratton John L. Southard Henry Denniss Committee of Seven All-American Organization of Glouster State Emergency Board Welfare Department Watson Dust Dr. Watson Mr. Klinn Klinn

Death of Mrs. Rathbun in Kansas

News arrives of Mrs. Marvin C. Rathbun of Rose Kansas dying January 25 at her daughter Phara Bush in San Francisco. Survived by three children Ottie D. Dexter George T Lomita and Phara Bush, a brother Wilk Wiles, six sisters, eight grandchildren. Burial in Highland Cemetery Kansas.

Marvin C. Rathbun Rose Kan Phara Bush San Francisco Calif John FE. Parmiter Amesville Kansas

Delinquent Tax List Corrections Noted for Several Property Owners

Delinquent taxes for listed properties have been paid and should not appear as delinquent. Names include Arizona B. Kyle Athens City Spiker Misel Kenneth Powell Plains Athens Basil Hazel Davis Hollister Fred Sayers Dover Millfield Fred Mable Sayers Millfield Myrtle Morris Lodi W A Finney Athens Plains Geo E Dowler Waterloo Harry Golda Tribe Pleasanton Rosa Foster Athens Herbert Trace Glouster Edna King Lodi Alex Kovacs Slaterton Gilbert Tennehill Nelsonville Alpha Ella Morrison Trimble Vesper N Hickman Nelsonville Andrew McGraw Rome Anthony McGraw Rome J W Kincade Coolville Sawyer Highshoe Trimble James McNabb Plains M A Stephenson Buchtel Leslie Halbert Canaan Township

Arizona B. Kyle Athens City Spiker & Misel Kenneth Powell Plains-Athens Basil Hazel Davis Hollister Fred S. Sayers Dover Millfield Fred Mable Sayers Myrtle Morris Lodi W. A. Finney Athens Plains Geo. E. Dowler Waterloo Harry & Golda Tribe Pleasanton Rosa Foster Athens Herbert Trace Trimble Vesper N. Hickman Nelsonville Andrew McGraw Rome Anthony McGraw J .W. Kincade Coolville Sawyer & Highshoe James McNabb Plains M. A. Stephenson Buchtel Leslie Halbert Canaan Township

Tickets On Sale For Funny Bone Follies At Athens High

Tickets are now available in stores downtown for Funny Bone Follies to be presented next Tuesday and Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the Athens High School Auditorium. Sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce and City Federated Club, proceeds will aid Athens City Hall restoration. Posters advertise the event and urging advance tickets.

Athens High School Junior Chamber of Commerce City Federated Club Athens

Four to Positions on Staff of NYA in Athens

Wesley Miller announces four new NYA staff members for Athens: Mrs. F. W. Harris, William C. Ludwig, Sally Means, and Harry Edwards. Harris replaces Sarah Bryan as secretary. Ludwig becomes junior youth counsellor with Means as his assistant. Edwards is the new NYA project supervisor, moving from Zanesville.

Athens NYA Wesley Miller F. W. Harris William C. Ludwig Sally Means Harry Edwards Harris Sarah Bryan Zanesville Miller Parkersburg W. Va

Navy Recruits Sought Across Local Area For General Service

Navy recruiting officer Chief Machinist's Mate E S Lashmett announced a four day weekly schedule in ten nearby towns to interview applicants for general service as apprentice seamen. Eligible youths 17 to 18 who pass a rigid exam will be enlisted and discharged on the day before their 21st birthday.

E. S. Lashmett Navy Athens United States Navy Logan Laureville McArthur Wilkesville Coolville Pomeroy Rutland Glouster Murray City Nelsonville Lashmett Naval Training Station Great Lakes Ill San Diego Cal Norfolk Dearborn Mich

Franklin To Be on Air

Benjamin Franklin IV son in law of Prof and Mrs T N Hoover of Athens will speak on a radio program over Station WCHS Charleston W Va Friday evening at 530. Franklin a magician has appeared at numerous shows in Athens and vicinity. Station WCHS is heard at 64 on the dial.

Benjamin Franklin IV T. N. Hoover Athens WCHS Charleston W. Va Franklin

Spirit of Victory Invoked at AHS Rally

Athens High School hosts a pep rally with the combined Junior and Senior High schools to drum up support for tonight's opening tournament game versus Lancaster. Speakers praise sportsmanship. Miss Ann Beasley performs songs with Helen Radford at the piano. five cheerleaders lead cheers. students sing Sons of the Black and Red to end.

Athens High School Athens Lancaster George Dresher Richard Chapman Helen Radford Athens High Ann Beasley Caroline Watts Harry Peckham Edward S. Dowell Betty Henderson

Forest Fire Precautions Outlined for March May Burns

John A. Bastian announces permits required for burning in fire protection areas during March April and May. He notes a dry winter increases fire danger after 35 February fires and hundreds of acres damaged. Permits are free from any fire warden and help ensure controlled burning with safety rules.

John A. Bastian Chillicothe Bastian

Masonic Past Masters Confer Degree Tonight

Athens Council No 15 Royal and Select Masters holds Past Masters Night at the Masonic Temple Friday at 7 30 p m. Harold S Davis announces two candidates will receive the Royal and Select Master Degree. Plans for the March 13 inspection in the Super Excellent Master Degree are outlined.

Athens Masonic Temple Harold S. Davis

Hospital Admissions And Discharges In Local Area

At Sheltering Arms Fred Lock of Buchtel was admitted today for an eye injury. Mrs. Ruby McKnight of Coolville was admitted Wednesday for medical treatment. Harry Donley of Glouster Route 4 Nellie Wallace of Glouster and Mrs. Lafe Hewitt of 23 Rose Ave were released today.

Fred Lock Buchtel Sheltering Arms Hospital Ruby McKnight Coolville Harry Donley Glouster Nellie Wallace Lafe Hewitt Rose Ave

Fire damages roof at Barnhill home in Las Vegas area

Sparks from a chimney at D. W. Barnhill's 2 Ellis Ave. home started a small roof fire about 7 p.m. causing about 15 dollars in damage per Fire Chief Harold Junod. Burroment is offered for sale in Las Vegas butcher shops and a few other desert towns of the southwest.

D. W. Barnhill Ellis Ave Harold Junod Las Vegas Nev Desert Southwest

Reservoir Project Approved for Athens Area

The WPA approved a 400000 gallon water reservoir for high ground north of Athens. The 34000 project will be built in Ridge Park Addition with a five sided concrete structure 13 feet underground, donated land from Frank Cone, and gravity fed water to Ridge Park Northwood and surrounding high level areas.

WPA Athens Washington The Messenger Today Thomas A. Jenkins Bart Davidson City Service Safety Ridge Park Peach Ridge Strouds Run Frank Cone Northwood Fremont St

Albany Grange Set to Initiate Twelve Candidates Saturday

Albany Grange will meet Saturday evening March 8 to confer the First and Second Degrees on a class of 13. A York Grange degree team will present the ritual. The National Grange urges each of its 8000 granges to initiate ten or more candidates early in the year for the Diamond Jubilee next fall. Members are asked to bring sandwiches and fruit salad for refreshments.

Albany Grange York Grange National Grange

AAA Director to Speak in Chillicothe on Rough Weather Ahead

Harry N Schooier director of the North Central Region of the AAA will give three talks in Ohio this week on Rough Weather Ahead for Agriculture. The Chillicothe session is Saturday at 1 p.m. at Arch St School. Attendees include farmers and agricultural committees. He will address district farm problems and marketing quotas for wheat seen as a national farm issue says Athens County AAA chair Frank Pugh.

Klinn Washington Athens County Dr. Watson WPA Watson Nate Matheny Willing Workers Organization of Nelsonville T. O. Draper Harry N. Schooier North Central Region The AAA Ohio Schooier Arch St Chillicothe Schooler Frank Pugh

Coffey's Quick Relief Balm Promises Sinus Relief

An advertorial note touts Coffey's Quick Relief Balm as fast sinus pain relief and mucus clearance. It claims ease and comfort, possible savings on doctor bills, and offers money back satisfaction. Athens Pharmacy and Clines Pharmacy are listed as outlets.

Coffey Athens Clines Pharmacy

Ohio University budget asks and governor's campus funds

The report shows Governor Bricker proposing a 1941 42 appropriation for state universities including Ohio University Miami Ohio State and Wilberforce with detailed line items for buildings and operations. Ohio University asked 2 463 510 for the biennium while the governor recommended 2 123 174 and last biennium spent 2 060 197.

Bricker Ohio University State Miami Ohio State Wilberforce Cutler Hall Ewing Hall Kent State Bowling Green

Lunar Influences Point to Vigorous Yet Hazardous Enterprise

Reading the Stars, increasing activity carries over from yesterday with quick moving, ambitious projects. Expect duplicity and subtle entanglements, but public cooperation may emerge. Birthdays bring high tempo for the year, with financial gain and social prestige. A child born today is versatile, efficient and lucky despite ignoble tendencies.

More Comfort Wearing FALSE TEETH

An old advertisement promotes FASTEETH improved powder to secure upper and lower plates for firmer fit. It claims no gummy taste, an alkaline mix, and no souring effect. It also notes odor control and availability at drug stores.

Diana Arnold Dies in Youngstown Mother of Mrs Hoover

Mrs Diana Arnold mother of Mrs T N Hoover Sr of Athens died Wednesday at her Youngstown home. She was well known in Athens and visited there often. Funeral services will be held Saturday at two o'clock at Orr Funeral Home in Youngstown. Sponges, though animals, can be grown from slips, like plants.

Diana Arnold T. N. Hoover Athens Youngstown

Athens Feels Lamb Weather With Warmer Day

Athens saw a 42 degree high on Wednesday as March's lamb weather began. Temperature dropped to 18 last night but rose rapidly this morning.

Athens

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