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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1940

Page

5

Metcalf Speaks at GOP Meeting in Carbondale

Mrs. Verner E. Metcalf spoke to about 125 voters at the Carbondale Community Center as the first in a series of candidates nights sponsored by the Athens County Young Republican Clubs. She urged Republicans to oppose Democratic propaganda and commit the party to non interference in European affairs. The next meeting is set for Chauncey on April 5.

Verner E. Metcalf Marietta Carbondale Athens County Young Republican Clubs Leonard Prater Metcalf H. T. Phillips Chauncey

Members Receive New Church Initiates at Presbyterian

On Good Friday evening the following new members joined the Presbyterian Church: Eva Lamon George Cargill Vivian Davis Harry Lackey Larrick S Robinson Boden Donovan Zock Theresa Feutterer Mary Ellis Josephine Snook Margaret McCutcheon Conner Witzler Ethel Woolf Millikan Alice Lageström. Sunday morning 17 members were received. In two years 265 added to active roll 93 restored 36 by letter 42 by profession 84 by re profession 10 by affiliate. Membership now totals 490.

Presbyterian Church Eva Lamon George Cargill Vivian Davis Harry Lackey Larrick S. Robinson Boden Donovan Zock Theresa Feutterer Mary Ellis Josephine Snook Margaret McCutcheon Conner Witzler Ethel Woolf Millikan Alice Lagestrom David Cooper Lois Hansen Jean Dow Mary Hughes Joan Algeo Mary Burson Herman James Allison Gibson Norma Gibson

Kidney and bladder relief ad promotes Haarlem Oil Capsules

An advertisement claims Haarlem Oil Capsules flush poisons and acid from kidneys and relieve night-time urination. It lists symptoms such as burning, backache, leg cramps and puffy eyes and urges buyers to get the original Go Medal product only.

Haarlem

Five in GOP Contest in One Nelsonville Precinct

In Athens County May 14 primaries Republicans total 106 and Democrats 81 candidates for Central Committee. Nelsonville Ward 1 Precinct 1 hosts a five way GOP race with two women among five contenders. Dems list several contests across Glouster and Trimble Townships as they push into multiple precincts.

Central Committee Athens County Nelsonville Marme Yoo Keplar Sarapta Barber Cecil Woodson Sid Mallon James J Barrows H. L. Kittrell Walter Yount Agnes Clark Frank Darling Glouster William N. Gray George C. Boles Fred S. Charlton George Ogg Stewart Rome Township Athens L. C. Baker Franz L. Woodworth Homer Wolfe Louis Niggemeyer Charles H. Bobo Earnest J. Howard West Lodi Fred D. Leach Roy Nott J. W. McDonald Trimble Township North Quinton Quinn Quinn Hollow Quinn John Penn Republican Committee

Harry Billet Dies at 62 in Athens Home

Harry W. Billet, 62, died after a two month illness at the home of his son and daughter-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Clarence W. Billet on Highland Ave. One son preceded him in death. Interment will be in Hubbard, Ohio. Friends may call Friday evening at Jones Funeral Home in Athens.

Harry Billet Harry W. Billet Clarence W. Billet Highland Ave Hubbard, O Jones Athens

Masonic Inspection Friday At Athens Temple

Athens Council No. 15 Royal and Select Masters will hold its annual inspection Friday at 7 PM in the Masonic Temple. Master Robert J. Studer announces the council will be inspected by Max Fulks of Chillicothe in the Super Excellent Master Degree. About 50 men are needed for the cast with leaders including C. E. Cameron H. T. Phillips W. B. Bentley J. R. Morton W. E. Peters J. D. Cooper H. S. Davis and M. M. Kerr. Lunch follows in the banquet room and members of neighboring councils and visiting members are invited.

Athens Masonic Temple Robert J. Studer Max Fulks Chillicothe C. E. Cameron H. T. Phillips W. B. Bentley J. R. Morton

Trautwein and Grover Attend National Basketball Coaches Convention

Ohio University basketball coach W. J. Trautwein and public relations director B. T. Grover left for Kansas City to attend the 14th annual National Association of Basketball Coaches convention. Grover serves as association president and will deliver the keynote address as the event opens and runs through Saturday.

W. J. Trautwein Ohio University B. T. Grover Kansas City National Association of Basketball Coaches Grover

Committee Denies Ties to Athens Soap Sales Campaign

Members of the Child Health and Protection Committee in Athens clarified they are not connected with a Chicago company’s sales campaign for extracts soap and related articles conducted in the city.

Athens Child Health and Protection Committee Community Chest Chicago

White election bid to be heard by Athens County Board

The Athens County Board of Elections will hold a 1:30 p m hearing Tuesday April 2 on Fred White s petition for the Republican nomination for state representative. The petition was rejected March 22 for incomplete oath of the elector form and White requests his version of the filing.

Athens County Board of Elections Fred White Nmination C. K. Parrett White Parrett

Night School for Parents at Mechanicsburg School

The Athens Rural PTA holds a 7 30 PM meeting at Mechanicsburg school. Night School for parents only begins at 7 30 with a full class schedule. Each 15 minute period covers a specific subject while school buses run on regular routes to bring in attendees.

Athens PTA Mechanicsburg

Mayor Drops All Work To Cook Oyster Stew

In Quincy Massachusetts Mayor Thomas S Burgin paused a busy day to cook a Cape Cod oyster stew for hospitalized city messenger Harry W Tirrell 74 who had undergone surgery and wished for the dish.

Quincy Mass Thomas S. Burgin Burgin Harry W. Tirrell

John Byers Funeral Services Planned

Funeral services for 68 year old John Byers of Beaumont will be held Friday at two o'clock at the Chauncey Church of Christ. The Rev. Gilbert Courtney will officiate. Byers was killed Tuesday night when struck by a New York Central freight train at the Morristown crossing near Chauncey.

John Byers Beaumont New York Central Morristown Crossing Chauncey Chauncey Church

Local Births and Surgery Report at Sheltering Arms

At Sheltering Arms Hospital last night Mary Ann Conaway daughter of Mr and Mrs Lester Conaway of Jacksonville born at 5 45 p m. This morning Mr and Mrs James Dorr of Athens Route 3 welcomed a son. Mrs Kathryn Payne of Middleport underwent major surgery this morning.

Lester Conaway Jacksonville Mary Ann Sheltering Arms Hospital James Dorr Athens

Committees to Convene Tonight in Guysville Area

Boy Scout Troop Committee 54 meets at 7 30 PM in the C D Shafer Co office to discuss last year’s registrations and reports. Committee No 75 for Guysville and Stewart gathers at Foster Bean’s home in Guysville to review year’s work.

Boy Scout C. D. Shafer Co Guysville and Stewart Foster Bean Guysville

Nasal Congestion Relief Ad for Va-tro-nol

An ad promotes Vicks Va-tro-nol to ease nighttime nasal congestion and improve breathing for better sleep. It claims the product clears air passages in the nose and upper throat and helps restore restful sleep.

Vicks

Waterloo to Vote on One-Mill Levy for Hard Roads

Waterloo Township will vote at the May 14 primaries on a special one mill levy to fund hard surfacing of roads for four years. The proposal was announced today by O. K. Parrett, election board clerk.

Waterloo O. K. Parrett Election Board

Township Vote Authorized by Trustees

In the township, the vote was authorized by the township trustees.

Don Ferguson Captures East Side Ping Pong Championship

Don Ferguson defeats John Good to win the East Side School ping pong title while Good takes the sixth grade crown. Joe Tritipo wins the losers tournament.

Don Ferguson East Side John Good Joe Tritipo

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Cincinnati Elberfeld Mayme Keplar James J. Barrows Sarepta Barber Sheldon Powell James H. Patton Ed C. Evans Harry Kelly Nona Lane Joe Porter Dean Linscott Frank V. Brown Raymond C. Cook Joe Hardy C. E. Hutchins James Householder L. F. Jones Alma K. Judson David Johnson M. D. Hughes Bessie M. Finsterwald CG. L. Jones T. R. Biddle Foster B. Cornwell Mary Margaret Graham H. B Dick) Larimer Herbert S. Burson W. B. Drake E. Eugene Galloway John H. Gillett Fast Luhing Edgar Wilson the Plains Henry Smith John Cline O. E. Roberts Henry H. Frost Oe Cline Burt Johnson Coolville W. W. Sheets Helen Root Amesville Elza A. Linscott Albany Dale Ziggaroos Evert M. Jones Trimble Earl E. Johnson Troy Township Torch Victor Russell Wendell Clark York Township Monday Bessie Brady Samuel McDonald Deanville George M. Bartlett East Clayton Frank McCollister Arthur Ingram Lee Frank M. Bobo Charles A. Elliot G. E. Loury Mineral Clarence Wolfe New Marshfield Fred Burt West Luhrig S. S. Pidcock Alexander Floyd Williams H. H. Carbaugh Canaan R. A. Smith Raymond L. Gaston C. R Burch Ames A. A. Easler Bern Lee Glass Albert A. Ogg Harry van Dyke Dover Circle Hill Kimberly William Adams Democratic Committee Alonzo Figgins Ivan J. Matheny Joe Verity Lleyllyn A. Davis Frank W. Poston Mabel Shafer John C. Call Pat Galvin Arthur Gilham Hazel Wallace Coon Flossie Crawford Leo Dennison Thomas Williams, Jr Gerald Dunlevy Thomas McAllister Tommy Carter C. E. Handley Florence H. Atkinson Kathryn Lowe J. O. McCoy John P. DeMolet Fawne M. Cone C. L. Jordan Greens Run J. C. Reedy Morris Cartwright H. D. Wemmer George F. McMenamy Hollister John Fydroski Trimble Village George Grandy Athens Township South Hugh J. Sheridan Alva Hanning Addie C. Young East Luhrig George F. McBride W. A. Hamer Lawrence W. Olson James McKnabb Dane Powers Baker Clarence Shaw H. A. Leiber A. J. Smith Lawrence A. Shields Buchte Roy Wright Belford Burgess Dover Township Sugar Creek George W. Robinson John Wilson, Sr East Millfield Lawrence Wallace Floyd Werner West Millfield James Wallace York Arthur Co. Jags Waldo Poston Merwin Mansfield Otho M. Castle Charles H. Evans East Hubert C. Buck Troy C. E. Keller C. R. McKnight P. T. Winner John W. Vess Carthage Pomeroy Elberfelds Trautwein and New Brunswick Wvherton South Court St Athens, Ohio Ford Fred R. Beasley
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