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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1936

Page

2

Republicans to elect officers at Athens Central Committee meeting

George Bender, former state senator and GOP congressional candidate, will address an open dinner in Hotel Berry after the Central Committee meets at 6 p m in the Courthouse to elect officers and name Executive Committee members. Dinner starts 7 p m open to Republicans with tickets from Gordon Gray and David Johnson. A Democrats organizing meeting follows next night.

George Bender Cleveland Athens Berry Central Committee Hal H. Rowland Harold J. Rose Harry Kelley M. D Hughes Bender Gordon Gray David Johnson

Out-of-Town Attend Casley Rites

Out of town mourners attended the funeral of Willis Casley at The Plains. Attendees included Mrs. Robert Vandemark and Hettie Zips with son Dean, James Welch of Columbus, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kahler of Cincinnati, Mrs. Roxy Whysall and daughter Marge of Marion, Ben Rutter of Prospect, Mrs. Clarence Sams, Mr. John Dickie and Mrs. Marie Barrett of Parkersburg West Virginia, Mrs. D. T. Cassey, Dallas Cassey of Belpre, Mr. John Chevalier and Mr. Mark Adams of Long Bottom, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Chevalier.

Willis Casley Tuesaday Robert Vandemark Hettie Zips Dean James Welch Columbus Harry Kahler Cincinnati Roxy Whysall Marge Marion Ben Rutter Prospect Clarence Sams John Dickie Marie Barrett Parkersburg W. Va D. T. Cassey Dallas Cassey Belpre John Chevalier Mark Adams Long Bottom Fred Chevalier the Plains

Warm Sun Is Aid to Roads in Athens County

Athens County engineer J. W. Wilson reports good weather has healed road damage from winter. Dirt roads harden, graders smooth ruts, tarred sections patched as material allows. Township trustees and WPA workers contribute, with limestone used on improvements and six stone quarries active in Lee, Ath ens, Rome, Canaan and Troy townships.

Athens County J. W. Wilson Wilson WPA Lee Township Athens Rome Canaan Troy

Betas Win Torch Sing at Ohio University

Beta Theta Pi won the 18th annual Torch Sing sponsored by the Ohio University men's honoraries. Phi Kappa Tau and Sigma Pi tied for second while Phi Delta Theta and Delta Tau Delta also competed. Directed by Martin Alexander, the Canton sophomore, the Betas performed The Loving Cup Alma Mater and The Shadow March. This victory gives them two legs on the cup. three are required for permanent possession. Miss Marie Bovie judged.

Beta Theta Pi Fraternity Ohio University Men's Honorary Lindley Hall Phi Kappa Tau Sigma Pi Phi Delta Theta Delta Tau Delta Beta Martin Alexander Canton Betas Blaine R. Goldsberry Marie Bovie Parkersburg W. Va

Albany Scout Skit Show Moves to Tuesday Night

The Albany Boy and Girl Scout Skit Show will be held in the high school auditorium Tuesday night May 26 instead of Wednesday as previously announced.

Albany

Woman's Best Work Outside Family's Home

Mrs. Margaret Allman state welfare director told Athens State Hospital nurses graduates that women's place is not in the home but in action beside citizens in humanitarian work. She urged legislative funds for a three year state hospital nursing program. Oakley Spaght presented diplomas to Sadie Lambert Mary Reed Gladys McAfee Ruthanna Merrick and Mary Winning.

Margaret Allman Athens State Hospital Ohio Oakley Spaght Sadie May Lambert Langsville Mary Margaret Reed Athens Gladys Pearl McAfee Ruthanna Merrick Stewart Mary Virginia Winning Glouster

Campaign expense filings show multiple Ohio races

The Bound for President Club Akron spent 676.75 in the presidential primary with 500 from John Knight. Michael J. Kirwan’s campaign by W W Norris reported 13.81. Edwin A. Jones Jackson tallied 2283.19 for a 10th District run. Thomas A. Jenkins Ironton spent 1151 to win renomination. William R. White Gallipolis recorded 333.14 in Fourth District appeals race.

Columbus U.P Akron Myers Bernard J. Amer John 8. Knight National Union For Social Justice 19Th Michael J. Kirwan Youngstown W. W. Norris Edwin A. Jones Jackson Congress Thomas A. Jenkins Ironton William R. White Gallipolis Court of Appeals

Plantsville Road Project Approved by WPA

The WPA District No. 5 director George E. Carr announced a road project for Athens County. Plans cover grading draining and surfacing Plantsville Road from Plantsville to U. S. Route 60 North with quarrying and crushing limestone included.

Athens County George E. Carr WPA District No. 5 Plantsville

Court News in Probate Court Estates and Executors Named

The court ruled the estate of Michael M Schamansky is not subject to inheritance tax. Executor D R Baker of Alice A Hedges estate granted power to accept compromises on three debts owed to the estate. Peter Josten's will admitted to probate with Arthur A Johnson named executor. Willis L Gard's will admitted with Olive Gard named executrix and appraisers W F Copeland Fred Kittle and J Sherrard appointed.

Michael M. Schamansky D. R. Baker Alice A. Hedges Peter Josten Arthur A. Johnson Willis L. Gard Olive Gard W. F. Copeland Fred Kittle J. & Sherrard

Loyal Daughters 4-H Club Reorganizes for Summer

The Loyal Daughters 4-H Club met Tuesday at Mrs. J A Bell's home Athens Route 7 to reorganize for summer. Officers include President Bernarda Williams Secretary Father Phillips News Reporter Virginia Quidor Recreation Leader Catherine Quidar. The club is a sewing unit.

Loyal Daughters

Koenig Albert Hull Raised at Scapa Flow for Scrapping

Salvage crews atop the wreck of the Koenig Albert, one of Germanys warships raised from Scapa Flow, work with cutting gear as the hull is towed to Rosyth England for scrapping and disposal.

Scapa Flow Rosyth England

Janssen to Conduct Northwestern Ohio Band Festival

Prof. C. W. Janssen of Ohio University will guest conduct at the Northwestern Ohio Band Festival in Willard on Saturday. James Woodmansee, ex-university band member, will supervise instrumentals. Janssen recently led a 1,400 member mane band at the West Virginia Bandmasters Association festival in Huntington.

C. W. Janssen Ohio University Northwestern Ohio Willard James Woodmansee University Band and Janssen Mane West Virginia Huntington

Dr Taylor Speaks to Senior 4 H Members

Dr E A Taylor of Ohio University spoke at Ath ens County Senior 4 H Club about choosing a mate. Twenty eight members attended at Grange Hall with folk dancing and games led by Anna Mae Russ Bernice McLeod and Louise Blackburn. Refreshments served. attendees include Gerald James Hamilton of Columbus and Martha Mae Kesterson of Nelsonville, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Kesterson.

E. A. Taylor Ohio University Athens County Grange Hall Anna Mae Russ Bernice McLeod Louise Blackburn Gerald James Hamilton Columbus Martha Mae Kesterson Nelsonville Charles Keasterson

Senior Day Program At Ohio University Friday

The annual Senior Day convocation at Ohio University will be held Friday morning at 10 o'clock in Memorial Auditorium. President Herman G. James will speak and Bert Cameron, Senior Class president, will deliver the Senior Day address. The traditional senior match starts at 10 in front of Ewing Hall.

Ohio University Memorial Auditorium Herman G. James Bert Cameron Ewing Hall

Hoover Starts Double House in Elmwood Place

Ground has been broken for Prof. T. N. Hoover's new double home in Elmwood Place with a French atmosphere by architect William J. Davis Jr. Each half offers seven rooms and two baths, gray brick exterior with salmon trim, garden entrances, and a flagstone terrace. The design features built-in china closets, electric kitchen, linoleum, air conditioning, buff California stucco walls in two rooms, hardwood floors, a cloakroom and powder room, built-in clothes presses, and ornate wrought iron railing stairwell.

T. N

Chemistry professor named Sigma Xi member at Ohio Uni

Donald R. Clippinger, assistant professor of chemistry at Ohio University, was elected an active member of the Ohio State University chapter of Sigma Xi, the honorary scientific society, announced in Columbus today. Paul W. Healy of Gallipolis was named an associate member.

Donald R. Clippinger Ohio University Ohio State University Sigma Xi Columbus Paul W. Healy Gallipolis

Young Athletes of Athens To Compete for Honors Saturday

Athens Field Day will be held at Rufus Putnam School playground and Ath ens High School football field Saturday at 9 a.m. under John Dann. Students from Rufus Putnam East Side Central and Mechanicsburg compete in events for third to seventh grade with special junior high races.

Athens Rufus Putnam Playgrounds Rufus Putnam Athens High John Dann East Side Central Mechanicsburg Physical Education

Deaf Boy Now Hears Radio With OURINE Hearing Aid

Mary Gamphier of Cincinnati writes that two bottles of OURINE let her deaf son hear everything on the radio. The European ear specialist developed OURINE for people with hearing trouble, ear pain, ringing, buzzing, and discharge. Get relief today for a few cents daily with money back if unsatisfied.

Mary Gamphier Cincinnati Ohio

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