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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1938

Page

5

Girl Reserves Elect Officers at Athens High

The Girl Reserves at Athens High elected officers led by President Anna Morrison and Vice President Frances Alexander. The club grew to 79 members, its largest ever, with Miss Mary Connett as faculty advisor and a planned relief distribution in Athens Township.

Girl Reserves Athens High Anna M. Morrison Frances Alexander Helen Radford Ruth Hammerle Helen Minameyer Elizabeth Wood Virginia Segale Mary Connett

Constipation Remedy Touted by Kellogg in Battle Creek

Fragmentary ad copy claims constipation results from lack of bulk in diet and promotes daily use of an intestinal tonic, urging readers to join the "regulars" and avoid common bread and meat fare. Mentions Kellogg in Battle Creek as the maker.

Kellogg Battle Creek

Jenkins Appeals for Support in Upcoming Vote

The note expresses appreciation for past support and requests approval of work and record. It urges readers to vote on November 8 and promises thanks for their consideration.

Floyd Bolin Post VFW to Hold Regular Meeting Friday

Floyd Bolin Post Veterans of Foreign Wars will hold its regular meeting Friday night at 7 30 in the club rooms of the Armory. All members have been urged to attend.

Floyd Bolin Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Armory

Credit Talks Credit Talks by Oscar Fulton

The Athens Credit Bureau piece argues that living beyond income is uncomfortable and that credit acts as either accommodation or convenience. It urges merchants to offer clear terms and avoid enticing customers into precarious debt while praising merchants who sell goods with honest terms.

Oscar Fulton Athens Credit Bureau

Helwig Trial Tentatively Set After Justice Weygandt Suggests Delay

The state’s murder case against Carl and Gilbert Helwig remains tentatively set for next Thursday at 10 a.m. Judge O F Rowland and Chief Justice Weygandt discussed postponement after the Ohio Supreme Court chief suggested delaying due to the Tuesday election. John Faught’s trial date remains undecided as defense teams waived jury for the Helwigs and the court adjusts dates.

Carl Gilbert Helwig O. F. Rowland Carl V. Weygandt Ohio Supreme Court Rowland Weygandt John Faught Helwigs

Soaking Rain Urgently Needed Across Athens County

Athens County faces drought after a string of clear days. The Hocking River stood at two and a half feet at White's Mill dam where repairs require water drawdown. Wells run low, and farmers warn of winter shortages pending several heavy rains.

Athens County Hocking C. N. France Edgar S. White White’s Mill

Utilities Agree To Aid U S in Defense Policy

A high official said at least five utility systems pledged cooperation in the national defense power expansion. RFC chair Jones cited a $2 billion two year program with utilities likely to borrow $250 million from the RFC. Of 15 companies at last week’s conference only one refused.

Washington ULP National Defense United Press Jones Reconstruction Finance Corporation RFC Roosevelt

Woolley Attacks Spending at Jackson County Rally

Attacking federal spending, Ohio attorney John J. Woolley warned against central control at a Jackson rally. He urged keeping money in Ohio, criticizing WPA pay and federal intrusion, while tying the issue to rising fascism and communism and urging defeat of a reform bill. Local Republicans promoted candidates and featured a county group singalong.

Oral Daugherty John J. Woolley Ohio Mr. Woolley WPA Germany Russia Senate Supreme Court of the United States Earl Johnson Republican Executive Committee O. K. Parrett Francis D. White Mr. Parrett

Band's Trip to Miami Nears Probability

The 102 member Ohio University band is nearly certain to travel to Oxford for the Ohio Miami football game. Blue Key plans three chartered buses leaving Saturday morning and returning after the Home Coming dance. Donations and subscriptions total $290.32 toward a $36 goal. a benefit movie at Schines Athena Theater is planned to raise the balance today and tomorrow.

Ohio University Oxford Blue Key Miami Schines Athena

Ames Bern High Plans Carnival Friday Night

Ames Bern High School will host the annual Junior Carnival Friday night November 4 starting at 7 o'clock. The lively event features side shows Green Goose and Lynx and the Wise Man, fortune telling, fish pond, amateur hour, dancing, and refreshments including sandwiches cake ice cream candy coffee and popcorn. The Junior Class promotes the carnival with athletic coach Isaac Hetd ley as sponsor.

Ames-Bern High School Isaac Hetdley

Big Chief Indian Herb Tonic Sale Ad

An ad promotes Big Chief Indian Herb Tonic with big savings on a 76c to 49c bottle. It claims quick relief for rheumatism and neuritis and urges immediate purchase with a limit of three bottles per customer this weekend and next.

Ripley Andrews Road Repair Backed by Officials

A resolution from York Township to repair Ripley Andrews Road was adopted by Ath ens County Commissioners. The county engineer will notify WPA officials that the road should be repaired, and it will be the next WPA project. Clerk Vivian Dowler signed the resolution.

York Township Board of Trustees Athens County WPA Ripley-Andrews Vivian Dowler

Jan 1 Set To Finish Roadside Improvements

Roadside improvements on Carpenter and Lancaster Streets must be completed by January 1 under a contract awarded by the State Highway Department to Utica Floral Co., Utica, Ohio. The bid totaled $1,970.87.

Carpenter and Lancaster Sts State Highway Department Utica Floral Co Utica

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