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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1940

Page

5

Unemployed Protest Over Work for Relief Policy

Athens County unemployment delegates from UMW and Unemployed League of Nelsonville protested to Commissioners, urging removal of mandatory work requirements tied to relief orders. Officials cited state law and existing county agreements as justification, while labor groups warned of increased suffering and potential legal challenges.

Board of Athens County M. T. Rainey John Wyckoff Ited Mine Workers of America Henry ‘Windle Unemployed ‘League of Nelsonville Enuty Rainey Charles Stratton Inc Andrew Riruchson State Welfare Department Ohio Stratton Dale Zigsafoos Milton Nuzum Nindie WPA Trudson Uhaivision Ager del Ney Elle

Car collision leaves two injured on Ohio road

State highway patrol reports William Vaughan 21 of Glouster cited before Mayor Clit Cornell for reckless driving after Vaughan attempted to pass a car driven by George Civille 30 of Athens on a post collision scene. Civille sustained a forehead laceration while Vaughan had hand cuts.

William Vaughan Glouster Clit Cornell Vaughan George Civille Lancaster St Athens Ciwille

Auto Upsets He Pays Fine in Niger Citiani Dock Charge

Earnest R. Hoplite of Largan, 23, fined R108 for operating a motor vehicle while under federal supervision. The relief program schedule lists multiple townships and dates for fines and appearances, including Ames Bern, Carthage Canaan Rome, York Buchte Nelsonville Jacksonville Trimble Glouster and Dover, with various locations and nights.

Earnest R. Hoplite Largan Contry Niger Ames Bern Lee Alexander Watering Lod Troy Athens Carthage Canaan Rome York, Buchte Nelsonville Jacksonville Trimble Trimble Village Glouster Dover

Skywriting over Athens praises long range of flimsy planes

A column discusses the endurance of small four cylinder airplanes, noting flights of many hours and distances of about 250 miles on 12 gallons. It mentions a mass flight near Orlando and an ongoing safety record, while touching on aviation officials and a new medical examiner for the Civil Aeronautics Authority in Athens.

Athens Parkersburg New York Quater Williams Fred Tareeee Alaska Larsen Sitvana Orlando Flay Miami Tong Stargaret Schwarze Bud San Johnny Hosking Civil Aeronautics JT. Spraime Iceatt

Naval Reserve Interviewing Applicants on Ohio University Campus

U S Navy Reserve officials announced that Omer from the Naval Reserve Aviation Base will visit Ohio University on May 15 to interview aviation trainees. M F Arnold and aides will conduct the sessions in Carnegie Hall Room 2 to 5 p m, showing motion pictures of life at NAS Pensacola. Eligible candidates are males aged 20 to 26, unmarried, and must agree to four years active duty including training, with appointment timing unspecified.

Omer US Nave Reserve Ohio University WH Byers Navy Recruiting Office Athens Ut. Com M. F. Arnold Eoade Carnegie Hall U's Naval Air Station Pensacola Fin Bem Roale Elteen United States Nee

Youths Enlist In Navy From Athens and The Plains

John P. Bobs 22 son of Mr and Mrs John Q Boba Route 4 Athens William D. Maxon 20 son of Mr Robert Mason Shawne Joseph Wynkoop Route 2 Laureville and Clarence Botting ton 21 son of Mr and Mrs Po ward Buffington The Plains have enlisted in the U S Navy They were announced today by W T Byers recruiting Office They have been sent to Naval Training Station Great Linke TL for an eight week preliminary training period Follow ing his they will be transferred to the Pacific Fleet for active duty.

John P. Bobs John Q Boba Athens William D. Maxon Robert Mason Shawne Joseph B Wynkoop Axe Jacob Wynkoop Clarence Bottington Poward Buffington the Plains U.S Navy W. Ti. Byers Naval ‘Training Station Great Linke Pacific Fleet

Cleveland iron works accident report slipstreaming words

A partial OCR item mentions Richard Huber near a coke pit at a Treste steel plant. The fragment notes a coupling ear on a trestle and a resulting incident, with unclear surrounding details and location tied to a steel corporation. Further readable context is required to form a precise summary.

Cleveland Richard Huber Ree Puntie' Steel Corporation

Leonard McDonald Dies In Athens Home Sunday

Leonard McDonald died Sunday morning at his Athens residence following a stroke after three years of ill health. He leaves wife Cora two brothers Frank of Pittsburgh and John of Greensburg Pa and sister Mrs Cook Van Dyke Broadwell. Born in Rome Township he once ran a Broadwell store and moved to Athens in 1972. Funeral services set for Tuesday at Jagers Funeral Home with burial in Union Street Cemetery. viewing until 10 a.m. Tuesday then at the funeral home.

Mir Leonara Sevonaia Kurtz Ave McDonald Cora Frank Pittsburgh John Greensboro Cook van Dyke Broadwell Rome Township Athens Jagers Funeral W. Union, St

Alfaretta Morrison Dies in Coalville

Mrs Alfaretta Wise Morrison 79 widow of Henry Morrison died Sunday at her Coalville home. Funeral services set for Tuesday at two o’clock at White Funeral Home, friends may call. Married November 25 1886, she lived in Cookville. She leaves a sister Mrs John Blaten and several nephews and nieces. The Delaware up item notes Evan Jones 60 missing ten days was found in the Scioto River.

Coolville Alfaretta Wise Morrison Henry Morrion Coalville Morrison Cookville Morison John Biaten Delaware Evan Jones Ratngr Scioto River

FDR Calls for Global Pact Against Bombing Civilians

President Roosevelt urged European nations to halt bombing of noncombatants and supported international agreements to uphold the principle. He spoke at the American Red Cross convention as Norman H. Davis reported 250,000 American women made 2,000,000 garments and surgical dressings for Poland Hungary Romania Lithuania Latvia France Finland and Norway.

Washington Roosevelt American Red Cross Norman H. Davis Poland Hungary Rumania Lithuania Latvia France Bnntana Finland Norway

Stars Predict Prosperity and Ambition Today in News Note

The forecast hints at favorable conditions for new ventures and promotions in large firms and political or secret organizations. It foresees advancement across professions, social innovations, and original ideas likely to attract superiors and progressive groups. A birthday child may show outstanding constructive talent. ENTERTAIN, NELSONVILLE The M. B. Chub benefit party is this evening at 7:30 at the Parish Hall.

Nelsonville

Camel Smokes Advertise Slower Burn Benefit

On Daytona beach Jimmie Kelly leads a 50 mph ride while Camel cigarettes are promoted as slower burning handling heat and delivering extra mildness coolness and rich flavor. The copy frames Camels as offering more puffs per pack and better value through slower combustion backed by tester notes and smoker experience.

Jimmie Kelly Ocean Beach Daytona Hampion Jimmie

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