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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1941

Page

5

Loads Reduced To Save Roads In Frost Law Enforcement

Athens Sub station patrolmen arrested six truck drivers for violating the Frost Law aimed at protecting highways during thaws. The director Hal Spurs reduced loads up to 25 percent on hot mix roads. normal limits of 24 000 pounds and 18 000 pounds on straight tracks were lowered to 18 000 and 13 500 respectively. Fines ranged from 15 to 25 dollars plus costs for drivers from Murray City McCuneville Columbus Plain City Grove City and Logan.

Athens Hal G. Spurs Patrol and Highway Department Paul Pearson Murray City J. K. Dishong McCuneville C. G. Dew Nelsonville Dallas Kinser Logan Herman Hopkins Sheryl H. Simmons Columbus Victor Vertner Plain City Floyd E. Shank Grove City

Masons Plan Annual Inspection Event at Masonic Temple

Athens Council No. 15 of Royal and Select Masters plans its annual inspection in the Super Excellent Master Degree at the Masonic Temple. Grand Master Robert B. Stoltz of Columbus will attend as special guest along with Ed C. Morgenstern and Max M. Fulks. Dinner at 6 thirty. reservations urged with Ellis D. Woodworth.

Athens Masonic Temple Robert B. Stoltz Columbus Grand Council of Ohio Ed C. Morgenstern Marietta Harold S. Davis

AHS Senior Exhibits Contest Photographs

James Williams, a senior at Ath ens High School, presents a one man show of photographs he plans to submit for the Scholastic Arts Award. The collection includes action shots and quiet portraits, highlighting contrast in light through varied subjects.

Athens High School James Williams Scholastic Arts Magazine

Inspection Postponed at Amesville Masonic Lodge

The Amesville Masonic Lodge will not hold the scheduled inspection next Thursday night due to the inspector’s illness. The lodge will perform degree work at this meeting and also note that gigot refers to a leg of meat ready for the table in cookery terms.

Amesville Masonic Lodge

Athens Gives Generous Greek Relief Drive Support

Athens contributes to the Greek War Relief campaign with funds to aid Greece. Total gifts reach 625 dollars plus 224 donated by local Greek residents. McBee Co employees raise 165 dollars amid enthusiastic plant workers. Ohio University faculty appeals by a committee led by Victor D. Hill urging completion of donor assignments and reports.

Athens Greek War Relief Associated, Inc Greece R. W. Finsterwald McBee Co Roger Connor James Scriven Ohio University Victor D. Hill Clark FE. Williams Paul Fontaine Roy H. Paynter Rush

Big Six of OU Guests Of Kiwanis at Dinner

Ohio University figures including basketball coach W J Trautwein athletic director Don Peden and the OU Big Six were honored at the Athens Kiwanis Club dinner at Hotel Berry. The group was announced as invited to the National Invitation Tournament at Madison Square Garden starting March 18 and was introduced by Peden.

W. J. “Dutch” Trautwein Don Peden Ohio University Big Six Athens Kiwanis Club Hotel Berry New York City Madison Square Garden Frank Baumholtz Carl Ott Harry McSherry James Snyder Vern Deinzer Charles Blickensderfer Peden Peter Lalich Robert “Fitz” Miller Trautwein Athens White Plains N. Y Phillip J. Woodworth D. H. Sams

Production Expert Answer From Puzzle Grid

Horizontal 1 7 clues point to pictured production expert with terms for ratite sheet barbed appendage armadillo throw and small hor tie inner sole knit subsists boat pad north etc. Puzzle lists motors flaxseed man of proven skill bottom leader eight group aeriform fuel sky god etc.

Call Sprague To Army Duty

Dr. Edward H. Sprague a Athens dentist will report for service in the Dental Corps of the United States Army on April 1. He has practiced in Athens since 1934 and is treasurer of the Athens Rotary Club. He will report at Fort Hayes Columbus and go to Camp Blanding Florida with his family leaving Athens by March 25.

Edward H. Sprague Sunnyside Drive S. Court St Dental Corps United States Army Sprague Athens Ohio State University Camp Blanding Fla

Ohio Northern Ohio University Debate Set for March 26

Ohio University will debate Ohio Northern University in Memorial Auditorium on March 26 morning. Topic: That the nations of the Western Hemisphere should enter into a permanent union. Sponsored by the Women's League. Debaters include Stephen Fuller and Dwight Riley from the university men’s squad. two of four will be chosen to participate.

Ohio University Ohio Northern University Memorial Auditorium L. C. Staats Western Hemisphere Women's League Stephen Fuller E. Carpenter Dwight Riley W. Union St

Ohio University to host regional industrial arts conference

Ohio University will host its first regional conference for industrial arts instructors department heads and high school principals. The event on April 19 includes a noon luncheon for about 500 visitors and demonstrations by university industrial arts departments. Many exhibits will be kept for the Pan-American Conference April 23 24 25.

Ohio University James O. Stephan

Farm Equipment Week Highlights Ohio Campaign

Athens Ohio hosts Farm Equipment Week from March 8 to 15 with dealers statewide joining in. General chairman Prof G W McCuen of Ohio State University notes the effort aims to boost interest as mechanical equipment gains importance amid reduced farm labor due to the national defense program.

Ohio Athens County G. W. McCuen Agricultural Engineering Department Ohio State University

Radio Entertainers To Show in Athens During Farm Equipment Week

As part of the Ohio Farm Equipment Week March 8 to 15, Athens Truck and Implement Co announces a free Thursday night show at 7 30 in the high school auditorium. Slim and Tex and Their Radio Gang with Sargent Brothers and Nimrod the Nit-Wit will perform, with in person appearance by Hill Billy stars from WSAZ Huntington. International Harvester plant and equipment films will be shown. All local residents and farmers are invited.

Ohio Farm Equipment Athens Truck and Implement Co E. Carpenter St Slim Tex Sargent Brothers Nimrod WSAZ Huntington International Harvester Co

Hi-Y Club Speaker Addresses Athens High Members

The Rev. Dr. John W. Danford spoke today to 60 Athens High School Hi-Y Club members at the school luncheon. The group gathered for a photo after the annual Arena event.

John W. Danford Athens High School the Arena

Train Schedule Fragments Show East West Bound Lines

A partial timetable lists multiple rail departures and arrivals such as Eastbound and West Bound services, daily and except Sunday routes, and connecting notes. It notes trains like No. 4 Diplomat Daily and No. 43 Daily Except Sunday with various times and origins.

East Hound Diplomat National Limited Seon Mangas Og Cresapeake & O10 Iowa NEW York Central South NEW York Central North Athens TWA

He Man Cooks: The Messenger Chefs Contest Opens

Amateur chefs are invited to compete on Schine's Athena stage for prizes in a two hour cook off featuring omelet souffle rarebit beef pie and cakes. Local women judge. merchants sponsor. event includes a short film Penny to the Rescue and a push for men to cook openly.

Schine Athena Theabee Bede Dees Ota Boek Athena Penny Messenger the Messenger

Luchs named to Ohio Commission for Democracy

Mrs. Evelyn Luchs wife of Rev Fred E Luchs pastor Athens Presbyterian Church was appointed by Gov John Bricker to the Ohio Commission for Democracy a clearing house for local committees The Athens small city representation is noted The commission which includes regional leaders will meet first on March 18 at the Columbus Athletic Club for a one year term

Evelyn Luchs Fred E. Luchs Athens Presbyterian Church John W. Bricker New Ohio Commission For Democracy Luchs Athens Ohio Bricker Columbus Columbus Athletic Club

Condition of Acomb Is Reported Serious

Dr. E. B. Acomb of 14 Palmer Street and offices in the Security Bank Building was reported in serious condition at Sheltering Arms Hospital after suffering a heart attack Sunday night. He was taken to the hospital the same day.

E. B. Acomb Palmer St Security Bank Sheltering Arms Hospital

Wind and Snow Follow Monday Night Rains

Monday night showers in the Athens area gave way to winds and occasional snow flurries. The high Monday reached 51 with a 35 low, and by noon today the temperature had risen to 37 degrees according to local observer Mrs. C. N. France.

Athens C. N. France

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Masons Jack Carlton THE NEW York Giants Oly Pitcher Tod Yon Gia Whey Taste i. Ae Sie Lee National Distillers Products Corp AHS London U. S la Guardia House Public Buildings Committee Washington Thalis of Defense Board God of Sky Athens Home Telephone Co Industrial Arts Group Hill's Oxfords Sk Compo Soles Clover Farm Stores Perry & Power Burke Ervin Electric Co Ford-Young Electrical Appliances Bennett Co Rauch’s Bakery Gillilan's Jewelry Store Kerr Hardware Co Childs Colds Vicks ‘Vaporub Haarlem Gallaher's Gallaher the Gas Company
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