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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1938

Page

5

Dry vote sweeps six liquor questions in three townships

Athens Canaan and Waterloo Townships went dry on six liquor questions in Tuesday’s vote. Waterloo approved a one mill road-levy for ten years while several townships reported unofficially that school levies passed. Official totals on the county levy and other issues awaited Saturday counts.

Athens Canaan Waterloo Athens City Carthage The Plains Shade York Township Election Board NNO Athens Township Beer

Buckley’s Mixture touted for stubborn winter coughs

A vintage ad claims Buckley’s Mixture ends long lasting winter coughs after a few doses. Mr H A Allen testimonial highlights sleepless nights and stomach aches from prior coughing. The advertisement touts wide Canadian sales and inexpensive price at druggists with a money back note.

Buckley H. A. Allen Mr. Allen Canada Adv Cline Gallaher Drug Store

Big Chief Indian Herb Ton ic Promotion Draws Customers

Local ad urges immediate visit to buy BIG CHIEF INDIAN HERB TONIC with a limited sale offering a $1.25 bottle for only 49 cents. The promotion runs this weekend and into next week to boost sales.

DAVs Forget-Me-Not Sale Planned by Athens DAV Chapter

The Disabled Veterans of World War Chapter 37 announces the Forget-Me-Not sale on Armistice Day with high school girls selling flowers and a luncheon at Hotel Berry at 1 p.m. Mayor Cliff Cornell will speak alongside DAV officials. Funds fund direct veteran relief and advocacy services, not administration. In the past year Athens received about $6,000 in government disability payments for care and support, with thirteen veterans newly receiving compensation.

Athens Hotel Berry Cliff Cornell DAV Ernest McGranger M. C. Morrison

Three Suits Filed in Athens County Court

Three new cases in Athens County Court include a declaratory judgment action by taxpayer Eber Linscott against the Athens Rural School District over a $13 000 bond issue. First Trust and Savings Bank of Zanesville sues Irvis Hatfield Ollie Hatfield and Elias Ellis for 606.21 plus interest. Alonzo Eisman seeks 253.40 from Nathan Smith executor of Amarich Burchfield estate.

Clerk of Courts Ruth E. Burdette Board of Education Athens Rural Eber Linscott First Trust and Savings Bank Zanesville Irvis Hatfield Ollie G. Hatfield Philo, O Elias Ellis

Fire destroys $4,000 barn at Morrow County Home

Fire of undetermined origin last night destroyed the newly completed $4,000 barn at the Morrow County Children's Home built to replace one burned July 26. The blaze wiped out seven stacks of clover hay, farm machinery, a new wagon loaded with shelled corn, paint and paint equipment.

MT. Gilead Morrow County

Handshake Hurts Marion Mayor After Election Win

An overzealous congratulator injured Mayor Frederick C. Smith of the eighth district in the moment of victory. The incident occurred during celebrations following the election result.

Marion Frederick C. Smith Smith

Community Chest campaign set to open in Athens

Athens launches the Community Chest drive on Monday November 14 with a goal of 11785 to fund seven agencies for a year. L W Roberts directs with H T Houf Robert C Hess and A B Sias as assistants. A house to house push and an Honor Roll for donors are planned to boost contributions.

Community Chest Athens L. W. Roberts H. T. Houf Robert C. Hess A. B. Sias Messenger Telephone American Red Cross Salvation Army Child’s Health and Protective Association Boy Scouts, the Girl Scouts, the Hospitalization Fund The University Y. W. C. A H. G. Stalder Frank Murphey G. K. ‘Bush Community Welfare ‘Association Athens County Scouts Y.W.C.A Red Cross

Jail release of non-support defendant Cecil Douglas

Probate Judge Louis Tyroler freed Cecil Douglas from the county jail after Sheriff Charles Bayless reported the prisoner had been sentenced to the county jail for non support.

Louis Tyroler Cecil Douglas Charles Bayless Douglas

Congresswoman Jenckes Defeated in Indiana Race

In Indianapolis Virginia Jenckes appears to have lost reelection to Noble J. Johnson of Terre Haute. A report also notes the appointment of Prince Ascanio Colonna as Italian ambassador to Washington. In Ohio, Herbert Shannon of Warsaw was killed when his car was struck by a freight train near Trinway. The Ob River in Siberia is the world’s third longest.

Indianapolis Ind U.P Virginia Jenckes Noble J. Johnson Terre Haute Rome Ascanio Colonna Washington Zanesville Herbert Shannon Warsaw Trinway Ob River Siberia

Armistice Day Flag Ceremony At Ohio University Campus

The K T Crossen Post American Legion observes Armistice Day with a flag raising at daylight on the Soldiers Monument near Court Street gate at Ohio University. Commander William Sisson places a wreath, Chaplain William Connett gives a prayer, three-gun salute at 11, taps, and the flag returns to full staff. Open house follows at the Legion Home 73 S Court St.

K. T. Crossen Post American Legion Soldiers’ Monument Ohio University Court St. Gateway William Sisson The Legion William Connett

Bank Messenger Robbed of 60000 Dollars Near Newcastle

Bank messenger Byron Garner, 28, reported he was held up by two men posing as state highway policemen while returning to Newcastle with 60000 dollars from Citizens State Bank in Newcastle Indiana. Police investigated the daytime theft, with authorities tracing the money’s origin to Indianapolis.

Greenfield Ind U.P Citizens’ State Bank Newcastle Byron Garner Indianapolis

New Jefferson Nickel to Replace Buffalo Nickels

Secretary Morgenthau announced distribution of the new Jefferson nickel will start November 15. The coin bears Thomas Jefferson on one side and a depiction of Monticello on the other, replacing the buffalo nickel.

Washington Secretary of the Treasury Morgenthau Buffalo Thomas Jefferson Monticello Virginia

Holding Companies File Plans With Commission

Two of the nation s largest utility holding company systems North American and United Light & Power filed tentative integration plans with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Details were not disclosed.

NEW York Securities & Exchange Commission United Light & Power Company

Miner Injured in Car Bondale Mine Accident

Herbert Pidcock of New Marshfield Route 1 suffered deep lacerations to his feet and ankles in a mine accident at Car Bondale Mine. He was transported to Sheltering Arms Hospital for treatment.

Miner Herbert Pidcock New Marshfield Route 1 Carbondale Sheltering Arms Hospital

Ex County Official Biddison Dies After Long Public Service

Former Athens County official and educator Mr. Biddison began teaching at 17 in public schools and helped establish the Jacksonville Trimble High School. He served as Athens County deputy surveyor, county surveyor, and county treasurer, later became state mine inspector and mine superintendent in Youngstown and West Virginia. Stricken with paralysis two years ago, he lived with his son-in-law and daughter in Athens.

Biddison Athens County Trimble Township Jacksonville-Trimble W. E. Peters Nash Youngstown West Virginia Coun J. W. Wilson Athens Elmer G. Biddison

Osteopathic doctors attend Marietta clinics and meeting

Dr. H. R. Nye returned from Marietta where he attended surgical clinics at the Marietta Osteopathic Hospital on Wednesday. He also attended a meeting of the South eastern Ohio Osteopathic Association addressed by Dr. Earl Laughlin Jr of Kirksville College. Laughlin recently returned from Europe after post graduate surgery work.

H. R. Nye Marietta Marietta Osteopathic Hospital Southeastern Ohio Osteopathic Association Earl Laughlin Jr Kirksville College of Osteopathy and Surgery Laughlin Europe

GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules Advertised Relief for Kidney Trouble

An advertisement promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a long trusted remedy for kidney trouble symptoms. It claims the product cleans kidneys, reduces backache nervousness and night awakenings, and banishes uric acid related pains. The ad urges a 35 cent package from drugstores and brands the capsule as genuine from Haarlem, Holland.

Haarlem Holland Adv

Warning Issued Over High Street Parking

Chief E S Finsterwald warned against parking on the S High St hill after an accident yesterday when a parked car slipped downhill, damaged a house and narrowly hit vehicles on W Union St. The car belonged to Miss Margaret Boyd of Reynoldsburg, an Ohio University student. No parking signs exist and the ordinance will be enforced.

S. High St E. S. Finsterwald W. Union St Margaret Boyd Reynoldsburg Ohio University

Judges Hear Murder Case Reaches Guilty Plea in Robbery Killing

The Helwigs and John Faught faced three-judge trial after waiving a jury. On Monday they entered guilty pleas to charges alleging they murdered John O Brein during an attempted robbery. Faught's trial date has not yet been set.

Helwigs John Faught John O'Brein Faught

Relief commodities distribution to aged and families in Athens

Relief commodities for old age pensioners and families will be distributed at the Ath ens warehouse in Oak Street old brick plant on Saturday from 8 a m to noon.

Athens Oak St

Williams Infant Dies On Thursday Morning

Naomi Blanch Williams aged seven months and 14 days daughter of Mr and Mrs Foster H Williams Route Four died at 815 Thursday morning. Grandparents Carl Hayes Stewart and Lewis Williams Route Four Athens. Services will be held at the Hayes home Stewart Saturday at 10 am Rev Rice of Stewart Methodist Church will preside. Burial in Bean Cemetery Guysville.

Naomi Blanch Williams Foster H. Williams Route Four Methodist Church Stewart Bean Cemetery Guysville

Veterans To Present Flag to Athens City

The City of Athens will receive a new American flag in a ceremony at City Hall Council Chamber tomorrow at 11 30 a m. The flag is to be presented by the American Legion the Spanish American War veterans the Disabled Veterans and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Mayor C C Cornell will accept on behalf of the city.

Athens American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars C. C. Cornell

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