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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1936

Page

2

Harold Rose Elected Head of 63 Member Executive Body

Harmony at the Athens County Republican meeting at the Courthouse led to the election of Harold J. Rose as president of the Executive Committee, with a new vice chairman and multiple officers named. The 63 member Executive Committee includes many listed names from Athens and neighboring townships, forming a two year leadership slate with no dissent.

Harold Rose Athens County Republican Central Committee Harold J. Rose Hal H. Rowland C. E. Hoskins Gordon Gray Dr. . P. Biddle Harry Kelley Foster Cornwell M. D. Hughes R. W. Finsterwald David Johnson C. L. Jones Nelsonville Reese Dodd Coolville Art Meighen the Garden John Baird Dean Linscott James Hall James Mann Thomas Sheppard Dave Burnell Mary Barnett Co Lu. Stout Wilber Mender J. W. Wilson Frank Johnson W. H. Hyde Dee Goodspeed W. L. Cooley Mac Byron Buchtel EB. L. Jones C. F. Wallace L. E. Richardson Elmer Lantz H. E. Gardner J. L. Baird Earl I. Johnson Perry Chalfant W. D. Christman H. F. Kittle Ralph Dean Sara Williams J. F. Binford C. F. Danford John Hanshaw Glouster

Five Cent Words in the New Deal Debate Continues

Gouverneur Davey criticized as a Roosevelt lookalike while blasting the Democrats in the South for labor conditions. Speakers included Judge Roy Gillen and Ohio court nominees, with Harold J. Rose and others rallying party workers and listing county candidates.

Hal H. Rowland Roy Gillen District Appeals Court William L. Hart Roy H. Williams Ohio Supreme Court Harold J. Rose C. F E. Hoskins Gordon Gray T. R. Biddle Harry Kelley Foster Cornwell Capt. J. B. Allen Athens John McLaughlin Coolville J. W. Wilson Eleanor Minister O. F. Rowland Common Pleas Court M. Johnson Georgia Kilpatrick L. F. Jones John Hope Charles Stratton G. D. Gorham Roy Pierce

Ignatz Learns Facts of Life Booklets Cost Five Million

Ignatz Cohen received 15 unsolicited booklets from a Democratic congressman, including titles on pests and farming. George Bender, Republican candidate, told Athens County Republican leaders that the government spent five million dollars on booklets sent to voters last year.

George Bender Athens County Ignatz Cohen Kinsman Rd Cleveland Bender

Awards Given O A Students Torch Honorary Honorees

A list of O A Students Torch recipients from Youngstown to Bucyrus spans senior men and women honored for campus achievement. Winners include Francis O Lynn Jack Baker James Roach Robert Boulward Warren Hacker James Barrett Robert Schmid refused honor Harold Heitzman Freda Hampson and multiple prize allocations across scholarships and special awards from fraternities sororities and campus organizations.

Susan Patterson Wellston Frances Hill Massillon Leona Penn Otway Louise Beck Martins Ferry Alvin Merendino Clarksburg John Bayard Thomas Dorothy Trosset Cincinnati Jane Gill Athens Anna Faye Blackburn Esther Hand Chillicothe Phoenix Ruth Perry Granville Alma Tingle Montpelier Wilda Morgan Wellington Phyllis Haslam Council Grove Kaw Kappa Tau Alpha Tau Kappa Alpha Phi Delta Pi the Lamplighter YWCA

University Presidents Speak Before County Graduates

A. A. Shaw of Denison University spoke at Rome High School to 26 graduates about education as social consciousness and responsibility. Ohio University President Herman G. James addressed Lodi High School graduates, noting global challenges and the US educational system as a key contribution, with 22 diplomas awarded.

A. A. Shaw Denison University Rome High School Stewart Dr. Shaw Carlos Smith Herman G. James Ohio University Lodi High School James United States

Memorial services at Bethany near Coolville May 31

Memorial services will be held at Bethany near Coolville on Sunday afternoon May 31. The program features a play songs and recitations starting at 1 30 o clock. Rev. J N Rice will deliver a sermon at 2 30 o clock.

Bethany Coolville J. N. Rice

Song You Sing at Coolville Graduation Addresses Students

Frank Wilson of the State Education Certification Department spoke to Troy Township High School and Eighth Grade grads on singing a song of joy to inspire self and others. Parents recalled McGuffey readers while 1936 classes could not name their textbooks. diplomas were distributed by Clyde Parrish. Kenneth C. Ray urged continuing education for future administrators and businessmen.

Frank Wilson Certification Department State Department of Education Troy Township Coolville Wilson McGuffey George Williams E. J. Williams M. E A. Z. Penrose Clyde Parrish Board of Education Kenneth Ray Kenneth C. Ray Athens County Ray Strickler Coalville Frances Runion Torch Kenneth Gillilan Hockingport Reverend Williams

Self Confident Virgil Collins Defends Self in Break-In Case

Virgil Collins a 23 year old Glouster resident with a grade school education refused counsel in Athens County Common Pleas Court and defended himself in a breaking and entering case. He questioned state witnesses and testified denying involvement in the April 3 Luckoff store burglary. The jury was to hear the case this afternoon. Alumni of Shade High School plan a banquet and dance on June 4 at the high school gym with reservations through William Chapple of Shade or Marie Grim of Athens R D 5.

Virgil Collins Glouster Athens County Common Pleas Court Collins Luckoff Shade High School William Chapple Shade Marie Grim Athens R. D

Two Fined by Mayor in Intoxication Case

Ed Marquis and George Tolliver were fined by Mayor McCune for intoxication. Marquis pled guilty and paid $5 plus costs after arrest earlier that night. Tolliver, arrested for intoxication, forfeited $13.70 to secure release.

Ed Marquis Vere Ridge McCune George Tolliver Luhriz

Memorial Day Closure by Athens NRS Office

Athens County office of the National Reemployment Service will close Saturday for Memorial Day observance. Employers may use the office by contacting Thomas Hixenbaugh in charge at 22 Central Ave.

NRS Athens County National Thomas Hixenbaugh Hig Central Ave

Memorial Service Planned at Troy Baptist Church

A memorial service is scheduled at Troy Baptist Church on Saturday at 1 p m. Dr H T Phillips of Athens will speak and a short program by the children will follow. Music will be provided by the Glouster Drum Corps.

Troy Baptist Church H. T. Phillips Athens Glouster Drum Corps

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