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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1940

Page

5

Coal Foundation Plans One Reel Film On Hocking Valley Coal

Ohio Coal Foundation directors in Glouster outlined a one reel motion picture on Hocking Valley coal production. The $1200 sound or silent film will reach schools clubs fairs and public theaters to show miners as home lovers and workers while promoting educational value and state industry awareness. The project aims to inform 3000 Ohio schools and may be funded by mine operators and industry groups with showings at fairs clubs and the State Fair.

Ohio Coal Foundation Charles Wallace Glouster Hocking Valley Coal Foundation Ohio Ohio Department of Education E. N. Dietrich

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Offer Constipation Relief

Columbus Ohio reports Dr F M Edwards with over twenty years treating constipation head aches and dull energy. He credits liver bile flow to digestion and promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as purely vegetable and gentle for bowel movements and bile stimulation. Available 15 30 60 cents tonight.

Columbus Ohio F. M. Edwards Dr. Edwards

Open House Held by Plains WAA Group

A large crowd attended the Workers' Alliance of America open house at The Plains High School. Speakers included F. J. Taylor Athens County school superintendent Louis Tyroler Athens attorney and former probate judge and Arnold Johnson state president of the WAA. Edgar Slater awarded a prize to Mrs. Vinto Huston.

Workers’ Alliance of America Plains High School F. J. Taylor Athens County Louis Tyroler Athens Arnold Johnson Workers’ Organization Edgar Slater Vinto Huston

State Relief Funds Allocated by Welfare Dept

The State Welfare Department allocated $1,000,000 in state funds to reimburse local governments for February relief expenditures. The month’s total relief cost reached $2,511,824, the highest since 1939, with the state covering 39.8 percent. Southeastern Ohio allocations included Athens $9,346 Hocking $1,757 Washington $1,996.

Columbus A.P State Welfare Department Welfare Department Relief Administration Ohio Athens Hocking Washington

Spring Arrives Early as Athens Sees Warm Spell

Athens residents enjoy an unseasonable stretch with 71 degrees recorded yesterday and a noon reading of 62 after a 37 degree low last night. The U S Weather Bureau warns of rain tonight possibly turning to light snow and colder conditions on Tuesday.

Athens U. S

Youth Group Examines Leisure and Its Use

Ohio State sociologist R. Bruce Tom addressed about 125 youths from Gallia Meigs Hocking Jackson and Athens counties at the District Youth Conference in the University Elementary School. He urged thoughtful time use and discussed leisure as a cultural responsibility beyond entertainment.

R. Bruce Tom Rural Extension Service Ohio State University University Tom Howard Hall Fred E. Luchs Ross Wright E. A. Taylor Ohio University Wright Gallia Meigs Hocking Jackson Athens

Charley Bean Dies in Columbus On Sunday

News of Charley Bean's death reached Athens today. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1 30 PM at 318 East Town Street Columbus with burial in Union Cemetery. He lived as a young man at Pratt's Fork. his mother was Eliza Cather and a sister Mrs Bess Bean Butler survives.

Athens Charley Bean Columbus E. Town St Union Cemetery Bean Pratts Fork Eliza Cather Bess Bean Butler N. Fifth St

Fire Prevention Film To Be Shown In Athens Theatres

A six minute Hollywood fire prevention film titled More Dangerous Than Dynamite will be shown in Athens theaters March 19 20 and 22 23 under the Athens Fire Department. Ray R Gill state fire marshal approved the film. The Athena Theater will screen it tomorrow and Wednesday and the Ohio Theater on Friday and Saturday.

Hollywood Athens Athens Fire Department Ray R. Gill Athena Theater Ohio Theater

Albert Hunter Arrested for Intoxication on West Union Street

Albert Hunter of Poston was arrested Saturday night on West Union Street by Capt. Charles Maple and Officer Leslie Bradfield. He was fined $5 plus costs this morning by Mayor Cliff Cornell.

Albert Hunter Poston W. Union St Charles Maple Leslie Bradfield Cliff Cornell

Minstrel Show at Athens High April 12

The fourth annual Athens High School minstrel show will be presented by the Glee Clubs Friday night April 12 in the Athens High auditorium. The program features two rings of performers, boys swing band, girls novelty acts, and multiple soloists with full stage production under directors A A Nellis and Floyd K Prince.

Virginia Reed Athens High School Athens High Auditorium A. A. Nellis Floyd K. Prince Delores Whaley Cary Baird Vyrian Casley Frances Helsel Jeannette Landis Betty Pinkerton Kathleen McDaniel Norma Gibson Frances Hessel Rosalie Shafer Beeton Miller James Abraham Gene Schuster Bill Cheatam Jack Beasley Bill Poling Bill Sprague Cart Johnson

Honor Code of Christian Era Basis for Oath of Templars

Dr. J. R. Studer describes Easter services by Knights Templar in Athens at Schine's Athena Theater. He traces Templar vows to Christian principles, noting the order’s nonreligious stance yet moral aims, and their pledge to defend the Christian faith and uplift society through service.

J. R. Studer Knights Templar Schine Athena Theater Ministerial Association of Athens Sir Knights Europe

Presbyterians Plan Bible Study Discussions This Week

Presbyterians hold a series of Bible study discussions starting this evening at 7 30 at 43 Elmwood Place with Dr Oliver Martin leading. Tuesday hosts include Prof and Mrs Gentry at 163 N Congress St. Wednesday hosts are Dr and Mrs Houf with Mrs Frank Dilley leading. Thursday meets at the manse with Mrs F H Eccles and Mr N E Mills in charge.

T. C. McCracken Elmwood Place Oliver Martin Gentry N. Congress St Professor Gentry H. T. Houf N. Lancaster St Frank Dilley F. H. Eccles N. E. Mills H. E. Miller John Algeo J. R. Gentry

Matheny Infant Dies Funeral Held Today

Ralph Eugene Matheny infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Matheny died Saturday night at his grandparents home. Funeral services were held at two o'clock this afternoon at the Stanley home and burial followed at the State Street Cemetery.

Ralph Eugene Matheny Carl Matheny Homer Stanley Smith St Albert Matheny Stanley W. State St

New York Concern Sues Albany Man Over Account

The DeLaval Separator Co. of New York City sues Harry Davis doing business as Davis Chevrolet of Albany in Common Pleas Court for 220.11 and interest from Jan 15 on alleged goods sold. Judgement requested for the amount plus interest.

Common Pleas Court The DeLaval Separator Co New York City Harry Davis Davis Chevrolet Albany

Hospital Admits And Discharges In Sheltering Arms Report

At Sheltering Arms Mrs. Freda Smart Chauncey was admitted for minor surgery this morning. Mrs. Betty Fourtney Guysville was admitted for emergency appendectomy last night. Dorothy Nicholas Lakewood Ohio University student was admitted for medical treatment and will be released tonight. Walter Bean Guysville and Erwin Vare Athens Route 2 were released yesterday. To be released this afternoon are Doris Wells Wilkesville Herman McKinley Carbondale Florence Gaston and Max Nanna New Marshfield.

Freda Smart Chauncey Sheltering Arms Hospital Betty Fourtney Guysville Dorothy Nicholas Lakewood Ohio University Howard Hall Walter Bean Erwin Vare Athens Route 2 Doris Wells Wilkesville Herman McKinley Carbondale Florence Gaston N. Shannon Ave Max Nanna New Marshfield

Quail Desert Water Run At Herrin During Dry Season

In Herrin New Jersey U P Quail have been approaching back doors for a drink of water as a dry spell continues residents place pans in their back yards to supply water. The birds have become regular visitors to the homes offering a curious scene for locals.

Herrin U.P

Penguin mascot Pete insured by Youngstown College

Youngstown College insures its new mascot Pete the penguin against fire lightning wind cyclone tornado explosion theft burglary holdup mysterious disappearance riots strikes and transportation hazards.

Youngstown Youngstown College Pete

Emma Pauley Dies at Albany Home

Emma E. Pauley age 64 died at her Albany area home Monday. She was born in West Virginia and moved to Albany in 1920. Survived by five sons James Garretts W V Delmar Nitro W Va Wirt Hamlin W Va Ward Tango W Va and Dennis of Albany. Also two sisters Vannie May Cooper St Albans W Va and Ather Crouch of Tornado W Va. Burial at Tango West Virginia Wednesday at two o'clock. visitation through Wednesday morning.

Emma E. Pauley Albany Pauley West Virginia James Garretts W. Va Delmar Nitro Wirt Hamlin Ward Tango Dennis Vannie May Cooper St. Albans

To Start Cattle Tests In Carthage Township

Veterinarian T. T. Jenne will begin a series of Bangs tests in Carthage Township as Alexander Township is tested now. In Athens County 7 575 cattle have been tested with 48 infected by Bangs disease.

Carthage Township T. T. Jenne Bang Carthage Alexander Township Athens County

Athens Elks in District Contest for State Meet

An eight member degree team from the Athens Lodge of Elks traveled to Chillicothe to compete in initiatory ritualistic work against seven other teams in the South Central Ohio District. Winners advance to Akron for the state championship under the Ohio State Elks Association.

Athens Lodge of Elks Chillicothe Ohio Akron Ohio State Elks Association C. L. Jordan Gordon Gray Homer Gall Rolland Ruth Charles Evans Esquire Morrison Burns Ner Guard Hugh Jefferson John ‘Cross Francis Lavelle Columbus Lancaster Newark New Lexington Lronton Jackson

Presbyterian Bachelor Club Committee Meets

Committee members of the Bachelor Club of the Athens Presbyterian Church met Friday evening at the home of Miss Mildred Colville. A buffet supper preceded a business meeting that reorganized committees and planned programs. A social hour and card games followed, with Rev. and Mrs. Fred Luchs among attendees.

Athens Presbyterian Church Mildred Colville Fred Luchs Don Paden R. Drexel MacTavish Ohio University Marie Morgan Alice Lagerstrom Robert Hawes Margaret McCutcheon Ralph Wagner Bernice Kayser Betty Hauswald

Parsons Infant Dies On Sunday In Stewart

George Paul Parsons ten months old son of Mr and Mrs Vern Parsons Stewart died Sunday night after three days illness. Survived by parents a brother Sammy and half sister Dorothy Jean. Funeral at 3 30 Tuesday at Haga Church burial in Haga Cemetery Rev Rice Guysville officiating.

George Paul Vern Parsons Stewart Sammy Dorothy Jean Haga Church Haga Rice Guysville

Dancing Firemen Save Berry Hotel Ballroom Burn

A planned alarm during the Fireman's Ball at the Berry Hotel triggered a staged response. Firemen raced to a trash basket fire at Laura Cable's apartment, returned quickly, and resumed dancing. Damage estimated at 10 dollars, cause unclear though spontaneous combustion or a cigarette is suspected. Fire officials include Chief Harold Junod and Fire Marshal Harry Dalton.

Berry Hotel Laura Cable E. Carpenter St Harry Dalton Berry Russell Maple Harold Junod Junod Clarence Parker Roy Robinson Carl Wilson Charles Dalton Paul Dalton Clarence Colmer Fred James Gerald Glover Vernon Andrews

Giant wasp nest found near Columbia Lake

A large wasp nest shown by Peter Edwards was pulled from a tree near Columbia Lake in Cranbrook B C. The nest measures about 20 inches long and tapers from an upper diameter of 11 inches.

Cranbrook B. C Peter Edwards Columbia Lake

Hugh Warf Retired Railroader Dies at 88 in Stewart

Hugh Warf age 88 died at his Stewart home Saturday night after fifty one years as a Stewart resident. He worked for the B and O Railroad until retiring in 1917 at age 65. He is survived by daughter Miss Mary Jane Wharf. wife and son George Edward preceded him in death. two grandchildren Mrs Frank Martin and Miss Helen Wharf. great granddaughter Maretha Jean Brown. Funeral at the family home Tuesday at two with burial in Stewart Cemetery and a brief Odd Fellows ceremony.

Hugh Wharf Stewart B. & O. Railroad Mary Jane Wharf George Edward Frank Martin Pittsburgh Helen Wharf Portsmouth Mare Jean Brown Stewart Cemetery Odd Fellows Lodge

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Athens Messenger Oal Foundation Motion Picture of Valley Industry Harry Mettler Foundation F.M. Edwards Delia i PeaLeape Arms Plains Waa Group Athens County Savings & Loan CO Lostro Building Athens, Ohio Cam AHS James R. Williams Bob Sprague Bill Lewis Bill van Dyke Joe Dilley Warren Stack Cecil McGlone Fred Rosser Robert Durst Willard Reeder Benton Miller Max Baughman Jack Grover George Maxwell Eugene Clendenin Herbert Junod Paul Gordon Altos Evelyn Edmundson Virginia Ruth Hammerle Sprague Twins Bill and Bob Patsy Sherrard Jean Herron Jean Kilpatrick Lois Baughman Isabel Brown Andrew Pavrish Betsy Bailey Virginia Bardin Matheny New York Concern Emma Pauley Athens Elks Presbyterian Bachelor Club Commissioners A. D. Townsend Pol. Adv Nurito Hugh Warf Oscar Fulton E. Washington St Pepsi-Cola Eos Pepsi-Cola Bottling Works Jim Josten
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