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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1940

Page

5

Wilson Re elected Athens County Republican Committee Chairman

J. W. winewilson, Nelsonville personnel director of the State Highway Department, was reelected chairman of the Athens County Republican Executive Committee at the organization meeting at the Courthouse last evening. Rudolph J. Iseltein was elected vice chairman. Earl E Johnson of Trimble was chosen chairman of the Contra Committee with C. M. Swarts Lottridge as secretary. A large slate of Athens and surrounding area residents were elected to the Executive Committee, including Nora Atkinson, Anne Stauffer, Anna Price, Lucy Murphy, Gordon Gray, T. R. Biddle, J. C. Baker, and many others from Athens and nearby towns.

J. W. Winewilson Nelsonville State Highway Department Athens County Republican Executive Committee Central Committee Hotel Berry Rudolph J. Iseltein RC. Hoptary 7. R. Biddle Earl E. Johnson Trimble Contra C. M. Swarts Lottridge Nora Atkinson Anne Stauffer Anna K. Price Lucy Murphy Mra Anna Evans Gordon B. Gray T. R. Biddle LW. Roberts David Johnson A B. Roe H.D. Palmer JC. Baker Carl Bensley M.C. Morrison Bert Barnes Foster B. Cornwell Georsy Russell Francie D. White RG. Hopkins C. L. Jones M . Hughes RJ. Isselstein Elmer Jacobs Harold J. Rose Cliff Cornell Athens W. H. Wakefield Mike Kollister Max Wilson Chauncey Pritt Daugherty Millfield Dele Zigafoot Albany Frank Bobo Arthur Kennedy Frank McCollister Sam McDonald Robert Ohlin

Five Fliers Earn Private Pilot Ratings at Ohio University

Ohio University civilian pilots graduated during examinations at the Municipal Airport. Five students Carl Danner Charles W Lyons Carl T Sches lick Edmund R Saworski and Roger Jones Jr received Private Pilot ratings from CAA Inspector Frank. Flight examinations continued with more students expected to be certified and join training programs in Athens.

Ohio University Civisian Municipal Altort CAA Frank Carl Danner Charles W. Lyons Carl T. Scheslick Edmund R. Saworski Roger Jones Athens

Adequate Defense Urged By Burton

John J. Woolley praised county cooperation at a political meeting as candidates from both parties attended. He warned that victory in November would secure the county ticket and urged continued active support against a drift toward one man rule. The event featured remarks by Mayor Cornell, Judge Clinton D. Boss’s Republican ticket, and loyalty from Athens leaders.

John J. Woolley Woolley Burton Clinton D. Boss Ohio Supreme Court Chae Cornell Athens Cornell Bayor Mra Burton Verner Metcalf Marietta Court of Apprats Distriet Athens County En Daigo Wells Foster Cornwell Paul M Washington Seehall Jenkins Carl Beasley Newman Powell Dav ‘Id’ Flanigan Ohio Bill Evans Delta Tau Delta Beta Theta Pi Beasley Merle J. Parker Carl Roosevelt Middletown Logan Land John Finsterwald

Parade Honors War Dead With 9 50 Start From College and E Union

A Decoration Day parade honors fallen soldiers from Athens area cemeteries Thursday morning. The route goes from College and E Union to Court then State, ending at W State Street Cemetery, with services at West Union, Calvary, Hemaravile, and other cemeteries. The Athens City School Superintendent and American Legion chapter participate, with the public urged to bring flowers to the Athens Methodist Church by 9 o clock.

America Athens C. Gibson College E. Union Sts E. Union Court St Court State St W. State W. Union St Rogers Chano Meeet Cavan Amd van Rom Ugiers Athens City School Tamper W. State St Att Calvary Cemetery Lancaster St Hemararvile Cemetery Laffeonsires Fonn KT. Cromen Thamathens Armerian Legion Athens Method

Welfare Chief Addresses State Hospital Graduates

Charles Latherwood, head of the State Department of Public Welfare, spoke to Athens State Hospital nurses about balancing rapid tech advances with core human virtues. He urged nurses to apply old pioneer character as society navigates machines, noting the need to complete the “whole person” and safeguard humanity.

Maels Charles Latherwood State Department of Public Welfare Athens State Hospital Sherwood Athens Ares Tober G. Purrington Athens Episcopal Church Ct Tr. Creed Capital Bricker Bertha Wiemilter Helen Rose Scott Mar! Esteen’ Edwards Edna Harper West Athens Frieda Eilen Zariey Mary ‘Ann McKay Virginia Segale Newman Powell Ohio Univversity Mervett R. Mooney di Athens High School State Welfare de Momn Partment Bengal Frank Ross Asws Herbert Brooks Leslie Martin George Sherman Clinton Ride Garrett Enlov Joseph Basor

Carrie Hawk Dies at Home of a Daughter

Former Athens nurse Carrie Elizabeth Hawk dies at 77 in Columbus after short illness. Widow of George Hawk, she is survived by six sons and several daughters, with funeral arrangements set for Thursday at the Presbyterian Church in Newchurch Stewart and burial at Stews Tinker Funeral Home in Me t arin.

Mise Toetmanara Sheleing Arte Hospi Ight Pita Columbus Carre Elizabeth Hawk Athens Stewart Newchurch Stewart Plymouth Stews Tinker Hawk George Hawk Emma Murph Chillcotne Fred G. Hawk Harry . Hawk Athena Lennard J

Pendry Speaks On Democracy at Athens High Memorial Day

Athens Junior Senior High School held a Memorial Day assembly in which Harper C. Pendry city superintendent delivered the address on the origin history and meaning of Memorial Day and the need to preserve democracy. The program opened with the high school band performing When You Wish Upon a Star and His Honor March. Ruth Ann Grover sang America as the crowd joined in singing. Paul Gordon, student body president, presided over the program.

Weer Athens Theigh Jack Beasley Ruth Ann Grover America Harper C. Pendry Paul” Gordon

Beal Divorce Suit Alleges Gross Neglect by Husband

Mrs Flossie Beal files in Common Pleas Court a divorce petition against Garth Beal alleging gross neglect since 1932 with separation since 1937. She claims lack of home food clothing and necessities and seeks divorce temporary alimony and restoration of maiden name Flossie Cooper.

Lavorce Common Pleas Court Flossie Beal

Pollyannas to Meet at The Plains School

The Plains Pollyannas 4-H Club meets Friday May 31 at 2 30 p m at The Plains School. Girls urged to bring their mothers to the meeting. Mrs William Over ly is adviser of this group.

Plains the Plains School William Overly

Burglary Report at Pickering Place in Lancaster

A home on Lancaster and Second Street near Nelle Pickering was entered yesterday between 7:30 and 8:00 p.m. by forcing the front door slit. Thieves took ten bed sheets two blankets and a comforter. Household items scattered as the crime was investigated.

Pickering Lancaster Clenner

First Tomato in Athens Area Heralded by Custodian

The first ripe tomato of the season in the Athens area was heralded this morning by Mickey McNeill the custodian at Ohio University Stadium. The tomato ready to be picked now was grown in a small garden at the rear of his residence near 307 West Union Street.

Athens Mickey” McNeill W. Union St Ohio University Stadium Eady McNeill

Knights Templar Conclave to Honor Sir Herb J Parker

Attention SIR KNIGHTS Special Conclave in Athens Commandery No 15, Knights Templar. Thursday at 7 30 P M funeral services will be conducted for Sir Knight Herb J Parker. Knights meet at Temple in full uniform and proceed to the home for services at 8 PM.

Athens Commandery No Knights Templar Herb J. Parker Temple

Payment Urged for Cemetery Lots Maintenance

Members of the Athens Cemetery Association urged payment for maintenance of lots in the West Union Cemetery. They noted the cemetery has been repaired for Memorial Day but future upkeep requires sufficient funds. The minimum annual fee is $1, payable at the association office behind the church parsonage each afternoon. Officers listed include J. Jones president and J. Brown vice president with other board members.

W Union Bt Mbers Athens Cemetery Association Association Toger J. Jones

James Baird Funeral to be Held Thursday

Funeral services for Jamee H Baird who died Monday at General Hospital Cincinnati after three months illness will be held Thursday afternoon at three o'clock at Jones Funeral on Congress Street Athens Burial will be made in the Union Street Cemetery.

James Baird Jamee H Baird General Hospital Cincinnati Jones Congress St Athens Union St

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