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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1937

Page

5

Strike Closes Athens County Garages Over Union Demands

Workers in Athens County garages walk off the job. about 135 idle as strikers pressure that praise for union recognition and wage hours reforms. Guthrie Auto Sales signed a union contract. other dealers face picketing and warnings at stations. Miners join, city police stay neutral pending violence.

Athens County Guthrie Auto Sales Co Athens Guthrie’s Court Carpenter Sts Nelsonville Glouster Organized Labor Athens City Len B. MecCune

Poppies For Sale Poppy Day Benefit At Athens

The American Legion Auxiliary chapter received 2000 poppies for sale on Poppy Day Saturday May 22. Last year 1925 poppies raised 162.54 for welfare of needy children. This year goal is 200 to fund Athens causes with 18 dollars of the 2000 purchase cost to be paid by the auxiliary.

The American Legion Auxiliary Athens M. C. Morrison Auxiliary Walter Baird Sons of the Legion Ohio Fuel Gas Co Court St

Rome High School faculty all reemployed by Rome Board

The Rome Board of Education announced the reemployment of the entire Rome High School staff at Stewart. Included are C. H. Copeland as principal, C. R. Glazier in commercial, Margaret Laverty English, D. P. Barrows science, S. Bolin coach, H. T. Martin vocational agriculture, Bernice Russell vocational home economics, plus grade school teachers A. B. Christman T. O. Kincade Esta Seaman Helen Jeffers Edith Mansfield Mildred Seaman Christine Finsterwald and Agatha Brill.

Rome High School Stewart Rome Board of Education C. H. Copeland C. R. Glazier Margaret Laverty D. P. Barrows C. S. Bolin H. T. Martin Bernice Russell A. B. Christman T. O. Kincade Esta Seaman

Quarantine On Dogs Enforced In Athens

Mayor Len B. McCune announced strict enforcement of the county dog quarantine in Athens with seizure of loose and untagged dogs and possible fines. The health rules require leashes in public, confinement on home premises, and tagging. the dog warden will seize any loose dogs and fine owners, per Dr. J M Higgins.

Athens Len B. McCune County Health Office J. M. Higgins

Isaac Walton League Fish Fry Tonight at 7:30

The Isaac Walton League hosts a fish fry at their cabin starting at 7:30 tonight. Members are urged to attend and bring a prospective new member. Menu features over 125 pounds of fish plus beans cole slaw potatoes salad bread butter and coffee.

Isaac Walton League

Hospital Discharges After Local Procedures

At Sheltering Arms Katherine Hartenbach underwent an appendix operation at Sheltering Arms Hospital on Tuesday. Charles Maxwell and Mrs. John Hunter have been discharged from the hospital.

Katherine Hartenbach Court St Sheltering Arms Hospital Charles Maxwell Athens John Hunter McArthur

Ohio State Chemist Speaks to University Club

Dr. Wallace R. Brode of Ohio State University will address the Chemistry Club of Ohio University at 8 p m in Fine Arts Auditorium. He will discuss Russia and present moving pictures from the Siberian solar eclipse expedition. The public is invited.

Wallace R. Brode Department of Chemistry Ohio State University Chemistry Club Ohio University Russia Siberia

Noted Sociologist to Speak at Ohio University Commencement

Dr. Shelby Millard Harrison of the Russell Sage Foundation will give the commencement talk on June 7 with Dr. Joseph A. Leighton delivering the baccalaureate address on June 6. Harrison, long affiliated with the foundation, has supported social welfare work and studies, while Leighton, a Ohio State philosophy professor, holds degrees from Trinity College and Cornell and has taught at several universities. A separate notice invites all labor union members to a meeting at Athens Armory Thursday at 8 p.m.

Shelby Harrison Russell Sage Foundation Ohio State Shelby Millard Harrison New York City Ohio University Joseph Alexander Leighton Ohio State University Dr. Harrison Survey Magazine Foundation Russell Sage United States of America Harrison Leighton Trinity College Toronto Canada Cornell University Tubingen Berlin Erlangen Hobart College Geneva N. Y Stanford University University of California The University of Utah University of Southern California Labor Union Athens Armory Ady

Temperatures Rise Toward Thursday After Cool Spell

After a 72 degree Tuesday and a 47 degree night, the day’s noon reading stood at 65 as showers dropped three tenths of an inch. Forecasters expect Thursday to be increasingly cloudy and warmer with more showers likely Friday.

Memorial Day Plan Honors Ohio University President Dr Elmer B Bryan

On Thursday May 20 Ohio University will host a Memorial Day on campus for the late Dr Elmer Burritt Bryan former university president. The senior class faculty and students plan to fund a permanent memorial fund with annual contributions and memorial boxes placed around town and campus for nickels dimes and quarters. Boxes will be at Logan's Book and News J L Beckley and Son Cline's Pharmacy Athens National Bank and Bank of Athens with donations also possible by calling Miss Lowry at 434.

Bryan Ohio University Elmer Burritt Bryan Dr. Bryan Logan's J. L. Beckley and Son Cline’s

Endo-Corn Promises Quick Relief for Athens Feet

Endo-Corn arrives in town and promises instant relief for corns and calluses. Thousand of users report disappearance of hard or soft corns with use. Available at The Athens Pharmacy and other Good Drug Stores. Priced at 5 cents, originally 50 cents.

Athens

Missing Ohio University Senior Reported Safe at Home

Donald Trout 22, an Ohio University senior from Plattsburg Ohio, returned home today after being missing since last Saturday. He explained he simply took a personal vacation, while his mother headed toward Athens and fellow student William Cooney confirmed no cause for concern.

Donald Trout Ohio University Plattsburg Springfield Ray Barnhart E. Mulberry St Trout Athens Columbus William Cooney Cooney Elza G. Trout Ohio Ruth Baumgardner

Ohio U Freshman Dies at Home in Youngstown

Israel Louis Wright, colored freshman at Ohio University, died at his Youngstown home last Saturday after illness. He had returned from Athens last week, according to Dean of Men John R. Johnston.

Israel Louis Wright Ohio University Youngstown John R. Johnston Athens

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