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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1940

Page

2

U S Not Seen as Big Brother Says Dr James

Dr James told Nelsonville Rotary that the United States is not viewed as a big brother by Latin America. He described irritation with American commercial and social practices and noted the southern nations’ suspicion of northern manners and business customs. He warned that goodwill gestures are often met with cool reception due to perceived cultural and policy differences.

SDAY James U.S Latin-America Nelsonville Staten Ponent Herman Sammon Ohio University Bor Fary Club Glouste Kiwanis Jemes United States Japan Germany United 8 Latin America Tate Jamey Panama Canal FG. Borett le X K. Henkel Danixovash Kwan Club Glouster Tor Stone MUS Tay City CD. Shafer Athena Club Lawrence Harden Logan Clube Victor Oakley de W. He Hye Sieaker

Ringgold Driver Fined in Glouster Incident

Ringgold, Warren Withas of Ringgold was fined 1061 for driving while intoxicated after arrest by Marshall Fred Weck near Glouster. The report notes local figures and discusses Monroe Doctrine context and regional political debate. Glouster officials and area club members attended a related program led by Victor Oakley.

Glouster Warren Withas Ringgold Marshall Fred Weck Williams Linense

Rehearse Tonight for Children's Program

Miss Margaret Johnson and Hes Earth Stirs lead second rehearsal for a Children's Day program at the Presbyterian Church this evening at six. They urge as many boys and girls as possible to attend ahead of Sunday's program.

Margaret Johnson

Civil Service Examinations Held At City High School

Civil service examinations were conducted Tuesday night at the city high school by a three member commission led by Dr. Howe. Applicants from public service, fire, street, plant, school, and other departments included William North, Margaret Himper, George Godan, Harry Want, Burley Wyte, Franc Murphy, George Mundy, and several others.

Ile Howe Omlinger Tow Alen Public Service Department William North Margaret Himper George Godan Fectioaper Atreet ‘Foreman Harry Want Pallens Bitreiman Burley Wyte Ewight Plant Franc Murphy George Mundy Walter Lenoe Guy Beverage Best Lowery Toe Keyes Jamnee Standall Lloyd Patton Ray Barren Albert Triman Alpert Harry Barber Burns Ervin I John Cope

Birthday Dine and Bridge Gatherings Reported

Mr and Mrs Robert William hosted a birthday dine for Mr Alice Silne with guests from Sycamore Nelsonville and Athent fire. Mrs Ar ur Sinter invited the Interta ins Club guests with Verba Hand as guest player and high scores by Ell worth Devote Adaline Ray. T Stalter departs for Columbus then New York for Bob Stalter's Columbia University commencement. extended visit plans include Mr and Mrs John F Leach Toledo and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Hoskins Pontiac with Mary Riggs and Mr Hoskins parents visiting.

Robert William Alice Silne Denver Ibe Sycamore Intertains Verba Hand Arur Sinter Bridge Clu Murray City Ellworth Adaline Ray Chasface T. Stalter Columbus Glenn’ Oliver Susanne CC. Weist Herb Ley Shon Philadelphia New York City Bob Stalter Columbia University John F. Leach Toledo Kenneth Hoskins Pontiac Mich Mary Riggs Hosine William Tosking

Nelsonville Stores Po to Close Thursday May 30

All Nelsonville stores will be closed throughout the day on Thursday May 30 as announced by local officials.

Sonville Nelsonville

Sinclairs Wallop Phi Club 8 2 in Softball

Nelsonville reports Sinclairs softballers notched victory number ten with an 8 to 2 win over the Phi Club last night. Pitcher Good handled the mound duties while W Howe and others contributed in support as the team prepares for postponed games against Pittsburg Hollow and Orbiston.

Nelsonville Bob Smith Sinclair Phi Gas Bays Aleite Hale Friction W. Howe PBI Sinclairs Adamson Ram Kinnerly Pittsburg Chauncey

Alumni Banquet Tickets On Sale Before Thursday Evening

The 62nd annual alumni banquet is announced with ticket sales ending Thursday. Officers of the committee will distribute tickets and many class groups plan to attend the luncheon reunion at noon Friday. The banquet and events will be held at the Methodist Church in the evening.

Methor Churen

Funeral services for Arie Raymond Cottrill in Radcliff

Funeral services were held at Valen Mille Thursday for Arie Raymond Cottrill who died in a gas explosion while employed by the Ohio Fuel Gas Co. Eider Welle delivered the sermon. He was the son of William and Lila Cottrill, born February 13, 1901. Burial in Bowen Cemetery. Survived by father, one sister, maternal grandparents, and other relatives.

Radcliff Valen Mille Arie Raymond Cetri Fromm Ieaie Gaa Taain Ene Columbus Tueaday Fuel Gas ‘Co Eider Welle Cottrill Willam Lisle Ben Soutadlt War Valentilla Ticsiater Vinton Township Lata Randother Jane Benning Bowen Cemetery Winton Township Gladys Pietee Lea G Doh Allen Cottrill Pickerington Anne Cottrill Wales Milla Kenneth E. Queen West Virginia Gheers Logan David | Eberts C. Hutchinson Patrick Tunch Phe Vinton Tor Holeorm McArthur Somes Stewart Rachel C Richy Lard Allen DeForrest Weiss Toledo Slater Eleanor Joan

Mack Hurls One-Hitter In Late Show Baseball

A scrambled game synopsis notes Mack pitching a one hitter with standout defense and late scoring by Jaims?on. The report mentions Surray City, Butte, and Payarounds in a tense ninth, but legible details are sparse and the outcome remains unclear due to garbled OCR.

Arlsonville Bates Jaims

Lake Hope Area Memorial Day Opening

The Lake Hope area opens for Memorial Day with access to the boathouse and hiking areas. Entrance, parking, and certain services may be charged. occupants and campers may have exemptions.

Lake Hope

McArthur Social Notes Preview Local Events and Postponements

Community notes from McArthur cover a postponed Thursday game and a St Sylvester church event in Zaleski with a lawn party and luncheon. Also listed are church services, a vigil for the Blessed Virgin Mary, a playground game, and local notices about post office duties, hospitalizations, and memorial day preparations in Nelsonville and Zaleski.

Ice cream social hosted by New Plymouth Young People

The Young People’s Society of the New Plymouth Churches will hold an ice cream social at the Methodist Church on Thursday evening, May 30. Proceeds support church activities and community outreach.

New Plymouth Young Peoples Society of the

Parry Nelsonville Benefit Party at Red Men’s Hall

The L. A club sponsors a benefit party on Thursday night at 8 o'clock at Red Men’s Hall. Patrons have been urged to bring month end tickets.

Parry Nelsonville L. A Club Red Men's Hall

Personal and Social Notes From Kyger Area

Old Kyger and daughter Mary with Mr and Mrs Garfield Searles spent Monday in Columbus. Mr and Mrs Tom Metcalf enjoyed a new home built. Miss Vern Thomas and friends attended Tuesday evening gathering. Attendance at Sunday School last Sunday was 87. Mrs Elia Mapes of Columbus visiting Mr Newton Durst. Mr and Mrs William Casto spent Sunday with Amos Rife and daughter Nina at Kyzer. Mr and Mrs Marion Rife and family spent a few days with relatives at Rutland. Wendell Roush visited his brother Ted Roush and family of Bulaville. Mrs Clara Stevens is 11. Mr and Mrs Dale Mulford and family, Mrs Wendell Roush and daughter Darlene were Sunday guests of their parents, Mr and Mrs C A Bradbury at Rgger. Carl Jenkins.

Kyger Mary Garfield Searles Columbus Tom Metcalf Vern Thomas Arty Elia Mapes Newton Durst William Marion Rife Rutland Ufe Wendell Roush Ted Roush Bulaville Clara Stevens Dale Mulford Darlene Mrs. C.A. Bradbury Rgger Carl Jenkins

Glouster Garden Club Installs Flower Boxes

Glouster High Street bridge gains improved appearance from flower boxes placed by the Glouster Garden Club. Petunias in full bloom mark one project. another focuses on landscaping school grounds with hedges in front of Cherry Street buildings. Summer work planned, plus local notices on contracts and a separate sermon and service schedule in Nelsonville.

Glouster High Street Glouster Garden Club Cherry St

Glouster Mayor Bans Fireworks Ahead of Fourth

Glouster Mayor Thomas Williams moves to keep the Fourth safe and sane by banning firecrackers. At the last council meeting he forbade sale of fireworks and instructed stores not to stock them to prevent disturbances.

Glouster Sane Thomas Wiliams Hom Williams

Glouster Social Notes Distill Weekend Visits and Travel

Glouster social notes recount visits from Gerald Cunningham and Shirley to Athens. Elson Stephenson visiting his parents in Warren. Joe Cheney and Nancy Ann of Columbus hosting. Raymond Cunningham and three children from Knoxville visiting Zern Cunningham and Charles Clayberger. Leonard Antle of Knoxville visiting grandmother Mrs Antle. John Jewett family from Cadiz visiting Mrs Jewett's mother Mrs Jennie Cheney. A Noon leaving for Windsor Canada on railroad business.

Wank Weaver Warren Esta, Weaver Gerald Cunningham Dagter Shirley Athens Mise “Esta Raymond Cuningham Knoxville Tenn Zern Cunningham Charles Clayberger Glouster Leonard tlAntle Lloyd ‘Antle Leonard Des Antie John Jewett Cadiz

Dairy Bowlers Edge New Straitsville In Close Match

Glouster team the Dairymen won a tight bowling duel over New Straitsville by three pins. George Wilton led the visitors with 299 single and 563 total. Hedrauchius paced the locals with 89 pins in the opening game and strong totals in later frames. Also noted were high totals for New Stratteville and Glouster as the teams traded frames in a hard fought contest. Nelsonville Social Security offices will stay open Thursday May 20 in observance of national holiday.

Glouster Loral Scott New Straitsville Lend Fleet George Wilton Hedrauchius New Auentus Nelsonville Social Security

West and Howard Unite in Glouster Marriage

Leona West and Howard RK were married Monday evening at the Methodist parsonage in Glouster Athens area with Rev. F Ge Boroff officiating. Parents of the couple attended the ceremony.

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