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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1938

Page

5

Polling places changed in four Athens County precincts

Athens County voters in East Alexander West Alexander Athens Township North and West Millfield will vote at new locations on Tuesday. East Alexander at Elsie Helwig home Pleasant Hill. West Alexander at Martha Blackwood Hebbardsville. North Athens Township at county commissioners basement. West Millfield at Brookins Building Millfield. Polls open 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.

Athens County Len B. McCune Board of Elections David Johnson East Alexander Elsie Helwig Pleasant Hill Athens Township County Commissioners West Millfield West Millfield Brookins Russell McCune

Democrats of County Speak At City Hall

A schedule mix up kept William J. Kennedy secretary of state from addressing the Athens Democratic meeting at City Hall. Arrangements chair John DeMolet and attorney John Kelso spoke along with candidates. Kelso praised Senator Robert J. Bulkley and Charles Sawyer and endorsed the Democratic ticket while commending Judge Louis Tyroler in Athens County.

William J. Kennedy Athens City Hall John DeMolet John Kelso Nelsonville Kelso Robert J. Bulkley Washington Hugh Johnson NRA Bulkley Charles Sawyer

Caravan Parade Opens Democratic Campaign in Athens County

A countywide caravan will tour Athens County Saturday starting at the Fairgrounds at 1 p.m. Mayor William Sisson leads the effort with a sound wagon and the Kearnes Cadet Band of Jacksonville. The rally ends in Glouster with speeches by John Owens and Elmer Fehlhaber.

Athens County William Sisson Kearnes Cadet Band Jacksonville Fairgrounds Glouster John Owens The United Mine Workers of America Elmer Fehlhaber Moose Hall Charles Fogle Marietta

Students See Movie at Athens Schools Today

The film Let's Sing Again starring Bobby Breen played for Athens Junior and Senior High students. Senior High viewed it this morning and Junior High this afternoon as part of a year round program for students with limited access to films.

Bobby Breen Athens

Glouster PTA to hear Ohio University professor Monday

Dr E A Hansen of Ohio University will address the Glouster Parent-Teacher Association Monday night. The PTA meeting is sponsored annually by the Glouster Kiwanis Club. About 350000 square miles of the United States lie under coal veins.

E. A. Hansen Ohio University Glouster Parent-Teacher Association PTA Kiwanis Club of Glouster United States

Democratic farmer assails New Deal at rally

Coalville Democrat Roy Gordon attacked New Deal policies as a failure addressing a Republican audience. Judge O F Rowland lauded the crowd and urged voting for the Republican ticket. Ohio campus professor T N Hoover urged industry stimulus while critiquing the Democratic platform. Officials and candidates were introduced after a Coolville Band program.

Common Pleas O. F. Rowland Roy Gordon Coalville Saul of Gordon Rowland Calvin Coolidge Coolville Congress Supreme Court Hoover J. W. Wilson C. O. Gibson E. LeFéver Charles Straiton Francis White Georgia Kilpatrick H. T. Phillips Sheltering Arms Hospital

Estill Rates Six Fliers During Athens Aero Club Visit

Civil Aeronautics Authority inspector Frank S. Estill issued six new pilot ratings to Athens, Parkersburg, and Marietta fliers, at a dinner by Athens Aero Club attended by eleven Parkersburg flyers. Certificates for John Jagers and Bob Swift were renewed, with two candidates failing. Plans for closer airport cooperation and amateur air meets were discussed.

Frank S. Estill United States Civil Aeronautics Authority Athens Parkersburg Marietta Athens Aero Club Clarence L. McElroy Estill Uncle Sam Gordon Bush Bureau of Air Commerce Ohio Mr. McElroy McElroy Southern Ohio

Athens Considers Meat Inspection With Health Officials

A Athens committee and local health officials met to discuss securing a meat inspector amid uninspected meat sales. City sanitary engineer Marlow says most meat is uninspected and a health risk. possible funding hinges on widespread demand. milk inspection cited as precedent. Dr. Higgins and government inspector Manter attended.

Athens R. L. Marlow R. J. Studer George Minameyer E. F. Stocklin E. E. Manter

WPA Crew To Clean Courthouse Interior

Interior of the Courthouse in Athens will be cleaned by a WPA crew of 29 persons starting Nov. 17. A force of 23 charwomen five laborers and a foreman will handle the project at an estimated cost of 4712 dollars. The building has 23 rooms 260056 square feet of walls and ceilings 76763 square feet of floor and 24733 square feet of woodwork.

Athens

Driver Injured When Car Hit in Richland Avenue

Lawrence Caster of RD 5 Athens drove into parked car of Charles Dooley of Glouster on Richland Ave Thursday night. Caster was taken by ambulance to Sheltering Arms Hospital for observation of possible pelvic fracture, later dismissed. Caster’s car damage $200, Dooley’s $50. Caster reportedly blinded by oncoming lights.

Lawrence Caster Athens Charles Clarence Dooley Glouster Richland Ave Caster Sheltering Arms Hospital Dooley

Veterans Conference Set for Ports mouth Southeast Zone

Bernard Southard state rehabilitation director of the Disabled Veterans of the World War will chair the Southeast Zone Conference at Ports mouth on Sunday November 6. The rehabilitation school runs 10 a m to 12 noon and 1 30 p m to 3 30 p m. Ernest McGraner local D A V commander urges all veterans to attend.

Bernard Southard Portsmouth Ernest McGraner

Dr Lasher to Speak on Sheep Production at Racine

Dr G H Lasher a Rutland veterinary authority on sheep and short horn cattle will address Racine High School evening class Monday at 7 30 p m Agricultural teacher Sidney Fadley announced today The talk titled Sheep Production will cover practical sheep management and production techniques.

G. H. Lasher Rutland Racine High School Sidney Fadley Lasher

Baker Mission Sunday Schedule with Rev Fields and Cole

Sunday School starts at 9:30 a.m. followed by a 10:30 a.m. sermon by Rev. Fred Fields. Evangelistic service led by Rev. Everett Cole at 7 p.m. Mid week prayer and praise gathering is set for Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Baker Mission Fred Fields Everett Cole

Performance reports prepared for farmers

About 600 summaries of performance in the 1938 conservation program will go to the state office Tuesday, says Frank Pugh, agricultural conservation official. This equals about half of total. the rest to follow in 10 days. Listings begin for the 1939 program with allotment estimates to be sent by January 1.

Frank Pugh

Three WPA Sewing Centers To Continue In Athens County

Operation of the three WPA sewing centers in Athens County is assured at least until Dec 31. The facilities in Athens Nelsonville and Zanesville will employ 105 women with an estimated 41 870 hours of work before year end. Total funds allocated amount to 19 206 dollars. County commissioners sponsor the project.

WPA Athens County Zanesville Athens Nelsonville Glouster

Rev A H Gunnett Dies From Auto Injuries

Death reported of Rev. A H Gunnett age 86 retired M E minister in Fullerton California. He was graduated from Ohio University in 1881 and married Emma Bean of Athens. He died from injuries after being struck by an automobile in Fullerton.

A. H. Gunnett Fullerton Calif Hattie Richey Athens Gunnett Ohio University Emma Bean Hattie, Ray George Richey Gannett

Speeding case heard by Athens mayor

Christina Fife of 3 W. Mulberry St. Athens was fined five dollars after being arraigned for speeding 60 miles an hour on East State Street Thursday afternoon before Mayor Co. C. Cornell.

E. State St Christina Fife W. Mulberry St Athens Co. C. Cornell

Creomulsion Advertisement Claims Quick Cough Relief

An advertisement urges relief for lingering chest colds and bronchial irritation with Creomulsion. It promises to aid natural healing of inflamed mucous membranes and loosen phlegm, with refund if not satisfied and instructions to ask for Creomulsion by name.

Lunch Specials Highlighted by Daily Offerings

The Daily advertises 55¢ lunches and special dinners priced 50c and 60c served from 11 50 a m to 11 30 p m with W E Moler inviting patrons to dine.

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