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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1941

Page

5

Hobby Club Display Showcas es Collectibles at East Side School

The Hobby Club of East Side School met Tuesday at Joan Paterna's home. Lead soldiers were shown by Paul Vercoe, match covers by Norma Heck, dolls by Florine Cotner, and tea sets by Joan Paterna with refreshments served by Mrs. Paterna. The next meeting is scheduled for March 25 at Don Gamertsfelder's home.

Hobby Club East Side School Joan Paterna Paterna Paul Vercoe Norma Heck Florine Cotner Don Gamertsfelder

Sixth Grade Surprise for Mr Wayne Matthews at East Side School

The East Side School Sixth Grade held a Wednesday afternoon surprise birthday party for their teacher and principal Mr Wayne Matthews. After cake candles and gifts were given the students played games in the auditorium.

East Side School Wayne Matthews

Coffey's Quick Relief Balm for Nasal Catarrh

An advertisement claims Coffey's Quick Relief Balm provides relief from nasal catarrh by reaching the seat of the trouble. It guarantees quick satisfaction or money back and promotes purchase at Athens Pharmacy and Olines Pharmacy.

Coffey Athens Olines Pharmacy

Route 50 Carthage Gap Project Advances With Earth Moving

The $324,329.39 Route 50 realignment and paving project in Troy and Carthage Townships, opened Jan. 14, continues with earth removal and grading across western and eastern halves. George H. Cheek of Frankfort, Ky., holds the contract with Snider of Danville as a sub, and paving by Harvey Candel of Crown City is planned for July 1. About 42 workers and various heavy equipment are active, with concrete culvert work and pipe installation ongoing. Transit mixers will be used for the July concrete pour.

Troy Carthage Townships George H. Cheek Frankfort Snider Danville Cheek Harvey Candel Crown City Evans

Improvements Reported At Route 50 Meeting

At a Chillicothe meeting of the U S Route 50 Association Ed L Spennagle said six major construction projects on the highway in two years total nearly two million dollars with 2 1 miles of paving at Canaanville among them He said state plans for further work will greatly improve Route 50 though not as much as U S 50 in Indiana or Illinois A relocation and four lane paving project between Cleves and the Indiana line including a new Miami River bridge may be awarded this winter Athens County members Clyde Parrish and A Z Penrose attended the session

Chillicothe Canaanville Spennagle E. A. Humler Cincinnati Automobile Club Indiana Illinois Ohio Cleves Indiana State Line Miami River Association Cincinnati Athens County Clyde Parrish A. Z. Penrose Coolville

After a cold what to do for a full recovery

The text urges bed rest until normal body temperature returns and stresses rebuilding strength quickly after a cold. It promotes S S S Tonic taken before meals three times daily as the trusted remedy, claiming broad consumer confidence and testimonials that it makes users feel and look like themselves again.

S.S.S

Evans Speaks on Highway Rehabilitation at Conference

George R. Evans resident engineer in Athens County was one of the speakers and discussion leaders at a three day highway conference in Marietta. The event drew more than 200 State Highway Department engineers from districts 10 and 11 with sessions on construction problems and maintenance. Evans addressed pave ment rehabilitation widening and resurfacing in the Wednesday morning construction division meeting. Athens County staff accompanying him included Assistant Engineers Carl Fortney Lawrence Garrett and David Pickard Project Inspector J M Jones and Project Engineer Clyde Hines.

Marietta George R. Evans Athens County Evans Carl Fortney Lawrence Garrett David Pickard J. M. Jones Clyde Hines

Hospital releases bring calm after brief stay in Nelsonville

At Sheltering Arms Mrs. Fern Roscoe of 137 Canal Street Nelsonville was released today. Also discharged were Mrs. Royal Smith of 3 West Mulberry Street and Mrs. Ellen Bean of Athens Route 3. Dr. E B Acomb of 14 Palmer Street remains unchanged.

Fern Roscoe Canal St Nelsonville Sheltering Arms Hospital Royal Smith W. Mulberry St Ellen Bean Athens E. B. Acomb Palmer St

Cincinnati Produce Grain and Butter Prices Listed

Prices for butter tablets creamery score 32033 premium 27 regular 25. Eggs include extra firsts 17 percent seconds 16 nearby ungraded 17. Poultry values cover fowls colored Ib and over 17 18 4 I. 19 3 Ib 15 leghorns roosters colored 12 leghorns 10 white plymouth rock springers 4 Ib 23 3 Ib 23 2 Ib 21 1% Ib 21 colored springers 2 Ib 23 1% Ib 23 1% Ib 22 leghorn orpington mediterranean springers 2 Ib 20 1 Ib 20 partly feathered black springers 17 turkeys No 1 young hens Ib 20 young toms over 16 Ib 14 12 to 16 Ib 17 crooked breasted No 1 10 No. 2 8

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Pittsburgh Produce Market Yields Mixed Egg Grades

Pittsburgh produce report outlines varied egg quality with several grades and receipts. Standards show 314 percent figures and mixed extras, with firsts at 18 and hennery white extras at 194 percent, reflecting current receipts of 17.

Pittsburgh

Chicago Produce Receipts Mixed Across Dairy and Eggs

Butter receipts reach 1 019 679 with firm creamery grades and varied scores. Egg receipts total 17 802 with fresh graded lots and local firsts and carload percentages noted. current overall receipts show notable increases and dirties and checks values.

Chicago

Butter and egg board lists 100 case lot prices

The Cleveland butter and egg board reports prices paid to shippers in 100 case lots with extras 57 pounds and up per shipment. Current receipts show 65 and up yielding 17, mediums 16.

Cleveland Butter and Egg Board

Men Liable To Call After They Reach 36

Athens County draft official explains men who reach 36 since registration remain subject to training and service under Section 3 a of the Selective Service Act. He notes that men who reach 21 after registration may only volunteer with parental written consent.

Selective Service H. T. Houf Athens County Houf Selective Service Act The United States Dr. Houf

Trucker Fines for Overloads on State Highways

State highway patrolmen report five more truck drivers fined for overload violations. Detentions occurred on Route 56 where Earl Souders of New Plymouth paid 25 dollars, Route 216 for W K Strawder of Cardington, and Route 75 for Burdette Hoy of New Plymouth and C M Rayburn of Columbus.

Coolville Athens McArthur Earl Souders New Plymouth Cliff Cornell Justice of the Peace S. B. Whitehart Logan Ralph Weiss Springfield W. K. Strawder Cardington C. G. Dew Nelsonville Dallas Kinser Burdette Hoy C. M. Rayburn Columbus

Livestock Sale Reports From Cincinnati Market

Hogs strong with top $8.10 for 200 to 240 lb.. cattle priced up as supply remains light. Calves, bulls, sows and sheep show active demand, with good to choice cattle commanding higher prices and horses market slow but steady sales noted.

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Athens ROTC Promotes Five Cadets and More Reorganization

Col. Thomas F. McNeill announced promotions of five Athens ROTC members by presidential order. New cadet captains include Hubert W. Morrison Dwight A. Riley Jr. and John E. Bailey with others rising to cadet first lieutenant. Warrant Officer Carl H. Beasley becomes second lieutenant. Major James B. Golden notes cadet reorganization. Companies C and G consolidated to one platoon.

Thomas F. McNeill Ohio University Rotc Athens Herman G. James Hubert W. Morrison Route 5 Dwight A. Riley, Jr W. Union St John E. Bailey Church St Robert C. Hess, Jr Morris Ave Carl H. Beasley Utah Place Patrick D. White Nelsonville D. Bradley Peck, Jr Carbondale Charles E. Pritchard James B. Golden

Chauncey Man Jailed On Larceny Charges

Albert Lowe of Chauncey was jailed in Athens City Jail for failing to pay two fines on larceny charges. He had pleaded guilty to stealing a can of gasoline and to a petty larceny, with $10 fines plus costs, after arraignments by Magistrate J J Ley and Mayor W D Hines.

Albert Lowe Chauncey Athens City Charles Evans Toy R. C. Walker Alva Karns Evans Lowe J. J. Ley Mike Kranyik W. D. Hines Robert Cochrane Athens

Corwin Norris Arrested on DUI Charge in Pomeroy

Corwin Norris of Armitage was arrested Tuesday afternoon by sheriff's deputies at the request of Pomeroy police. He was taken to Pomeroy that evening to face a driving under the influence charge, according to Sheriff Charles Bayless.

Corwin Norris Armitage Pomeroy Walter Wolfe Charles Bayless

That Man in Kitchen Chefs Contest Next Wednesday

The Messenger in cooperation with Athens merchants hosts a men chefs contest at Schine's Athena Theater on March 19. Dozens enter with prominent locals including Art Cornwell John Algeo J P Hogle and Fritz Russ preparing on stage with free entry and furnished ingredients. Roger Connor will MC as prizes and humorous sidelights promise a grand show with many sponsors listed.

The Messenger Schine’s Athena Theater Art Cornwell John Algeo Algeo Motor Sales Roger Connor Columbusa Southern Ohio Electric Co Clover Farm Perry and Powers Burke Ervin Electric Co Modern Appliance Co Ford & Young Electrical Appliances Bennett Co Rauch's Bakery Gillilan Jewelry Kerr Hardware Co

Prison Husband Divorce Sought by Lola Jones

Lola Jones filed for divorce from Paul Jones in Common Pleas Court. Married June 1934 in Athens, she states he was convicted of burglary and grand larceny in January 1939 by Franklin County Common Pleas Court and sentenced to the Ohio Penitentiary.

Common Pleas Court Lola Jones Paul Jones Athens

FASTEETH Denture Powder Advertisement

An advertisement touts FASTEETH denture powder for secure plates and comfort. It claims no gummy taste, non acid alkaline formula, and helps control denture odor so readers can talk laugh or sneeze without fear.

Zemo A Doctor’s Liquid for Severe Skin Irritations

An advertisement touts Extra Strength Zemo A as fast relief for itching burning skin and scalp irritations, surface pimples and athlete’s foot. It promises soothing effects and urges a trial at drug stores.

Zemo

Lava Soap Delights Hands with Quick Safe Cleansing

Lava soap offers a remarkable lotion ingredient that leaves hands soft and smooth after each wash. The quick cleansing action appeals to men and youths, making it a popular choice for reliable, gentle cleaning.

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