Campaign chest hope rises as total nears goal
Community Chest officials report 11 684 raised toward a 13 160 goal with 1 400 still needed. Large firms remain unheard from, but coordinators expect victory by Thursday noon if last reports come in. Campaign director Hoke Palmer lauded. final meeting and possible celebration set for Hotel Berry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messenger
Palmer
Community Welfare Association
Hoke” Palmer
Hotel
Berry
PTA Delegate Reports At West Side Meeting
West Side PTA members met for a business session and heard Mrs. Jack Kern summarize the state PTA convention in Cleveland. Mrs. Arthur Dinsmore outlined upcoming WPA project work and will lead sewing efforts at the study group, meeting Nov. 23 at 175 Second St. The third grade had the highest mothers present, and Mothersingers planned for Nov. 18 at the Faculty Women's Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side Pta
Jack Kern
PTA
Cleveland
Arthur Dinsmore
WPA
Homer Brown
Second St
Dinsmore
Man Credits Athens Jail For Lodging During Outdoor Bums
Ray Hobson of Virginia slept at the Athens County Jail after asking the sheriff for a place to stay. He thanked the sheriff this morning, saying the jail is better than sleeping outdoors as he continues his journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Ray Hobson
Virginia
Athens
Mmeway
100 Per Cent Club Athens Businesses Listed
A dense index lists Athens area firms and institutions including Rufus Putnam School Ohio University venues and various shops restaurants and services. The record names businesses from retailers to professional offices along with university buildings and public facilities in an urban directory.
Sessions for Adults Planned at Convention
The Church Life Convention of the Disciples of Christ will meet at Athens Christian Church on Friday with two adult sessions. Attendees include board members missionary groups and adult workers. The first session is at 2 p.m. and the second at p.m. District commission members listed are J. F. Ryan superintendent of schools Lowell Rev Gilbert Courtney Chauncey and Mrs S E G Ped igo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church Life Convention
The
Disciples of Christ
Athens Christian Church
District Commission
J. F. Ryan
Lowell
Gilbert Courtney
Chauncey
S. E. G. Pedigo
Fathers and Sons Banquet Planned at Local Presbyterian Church
The Athens Presbyterian Church outlines Father and Son Week with a Thursday banquet at 6 PM led by Dr. H Tout and Dr. F B Dilley as general chairman. Speakers include Prof. L J Addicott and Rev. Neil Crawford, with music by Philip Peterson and performers. Attendance via Wilson Smith and box lunches requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church In
Athens
F. B. Dilley
Ohio University
Fathers and Sons
H. Touf
L. J. Addicott
Dwight Riley
Neil Crawford
Philip T. Peterson
Warren Cooper
Charles Leaders
Emerson Hough
Fathers
Wilson Smith
Fred Luchs
Peterson
Elmer Jacobs
Jack Meister
Reuben Rothermel
P. O. Nichols
Stanley High to Speak at Ohio University Convocation
Renowned journalist Stanley High will talk at Ohio University Convocation on Friday November 19 at 9 10 a m. The speaker formerly headed publicity for the New Deal and edited the Christian Herald. His talk will cover close ups of men making history and draw on interviews with leaders including Hitler Mussolini Baldwin Gandhi Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley High
Ohio University
Mr. High
The
New Deal
Christian Herald
Christian Science Monitor
China
Europe
Latin America
Church
Far East
Nebraska Wesleyan
Boston University
Amesville High Class Sells Chicken Supper to Fund DC Trip
Amesville High seniors host a chicken supper in the home economics room on Thursday evening November 18. Serving runs 5 30 to 8 00 PM, plate or cafeteria style, with proceeds supporting a class fundraiser for a trip to Washington D C.
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Amesville
Washington, D. C
Athens State Hospital Harvest Shrinks Apple Surplus
The Athens State Hospital harvested 10 094 bushels of apples, moved 1000 bushels to Toledo State Hospital and 700 to the Columbus State Penitentiary, with most stored for later use and some canned as sauce and butter. Kitchen staff canned 6949 gallons tomatoes 375 apple butter 207 grape juice 95 grape marmalade 6199 green beans 570 pepper relish 69 stuffed mangoes 86 grape jelly and 125 barrels sauerkraut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Coshocton
Athens State Hospital
Toledo State Hospital
State Penitentiary
Columbus
Relief meeting for WPA workers in Athens Friday
A county wide gathering of persons on relief and WPA workers will be held at the brick plant yard in Athens at 10 a m Friday. The event was announced today by John Southard of Jacksonville, chair of a seven member committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
John Southard
Jacksonville
Recount Keeps Barker Ahead in Nelsonville Council Race
A three-precinct recount by the Athens County Board of Elections shows Barker remains the winner over Democrat Pat Galvin by one vote in the Nelsonville councilman at large contest. Barker ends with 895 to Galvin 894 amid minor changes in Ward 1 and Ward 4 totals. The board has ballots ready for the Albany Consolidated School District special election on November 30 to approve a two mill two year school levy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Athens County Board of Elections
Pat Galvin
Will Barker
Barker
Galvin
Albany Consolidated
Ohio commissioners meet to discuss relief plan
Athens County commissioners planned to travel to Columbus this afternoon for a statewide meeting of all county commissioners to discuss relief needs. The session was organized by E O Zurmehly secretary of the County Commissioners Association of Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Columbus
All Commissioners of
Ohio
E. O. Zurmehly
County Commissioners Association of Ohio
Snow Turns to Rain as Temperatures Dip
Snow flurries gave way to drizzle as the day cooled to 34 degrees at noon. Yesterday’s high reached 42 while a low of 33 was recorded, marking winter’s first snowfall transition to rain.
Hospital Updates from Sheltering Arms and Local Births
Mrs Myrtle Coff of 79 State Street underwent a major operation at Sheltering Arms Hospital Wednesday morning. Mrs Lucille Morgan of Millfield had a minor operation. Carl Turner had his tonsils removed. Mrs Emmett Olbers of Gloucester Route 4 entered hospital Wednesday for observation. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Wayne Harris of Shade Tuesday night at the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Coff
W. State St
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Lucille Morgan
Millfield
Carl Turner
Emmett Olbers
Wayne Harris
Shade
Thank Offering Service Items Change at New Marshfield Church
The Women's Missionary Society will hold the thank offering service Sunday evening at the New Marshfield Methodist Church instead of Thursday as previously announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Marshfield Methodist Church
Women's Missionary Society
David Hughes Returns To Dowler & Ferguson
David H. Hughes, formerly a part time worker at Dowler & Ferguson while attending Ohio University, has become permanently associated with the firm. He graduated from Ohio University in 1936 after being a Delta Tau Delta member, studied embalming at Cleveland College of Embalming, and received his Ohio embalmer license in October. His father, Lewis Hughes, is a funeral director at Oak Hill.
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David H. Hughes
Dowler & Ferguson
Ohio University
Delta Tau Delta
Cleveland College of Embalming
State Board
Ohio
Lewis Hughes
Oak Hill
Thorne Couple Welcome Son David Terry
A son was born this morning to Mr and Mrs King Thorne of The Plains. The child has been named David Terry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Thorne
the Plains
David Terry
Kelley Fined For Failing To Identify After Accident
Delbert Kelley of Coolville Rt 1 pleaded guilty to failing to give his identity after an accident. He was arraigned before Magistrate T R Bennett and fined 25 dollars plus costs. Kelley was arrested by highway patrolmen after leaving the scene at Carthage Gap on Route 50 Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delbert Kelley
Coolville
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Athens Messenger
Athens Community Chest
Rey
West Side
Athens Bottling Works
James Josten
Rufus Putnam
E. F. Sells Co
Mechanicsburg
Ohio U. Music Hall
Ohio U. Home Economics Dept
Central School
West Side School
East Side School
Hotel Berry
Ohio U
Hull Foster, Jr. Jacobs
B. M. Covert
Cornwell's
McHenry’s Ladies Apparel
J. L. Beckley and Son
David Farrell
J. T
J. R. Sprague
Sheltering Arms
Athens Ice & Storage Co
Steppe’s
Green
Buckeye
Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co
College Inn
Steve Tatalos
Silvus
Algeo Motor Sales
American Dry Cleaners
Phillips Furniture Co
Carl D. Heck
Frank R. Murphey and Son
Slaughter’s
Davies’ Beauty Parlor
Drs. Merwin and Goldsberry
U. Science Hall
Walsh Electric Co
Logan’s
Murphy’s Bakery
Cornell's
Summers and Son
Powers
U. Cutler Hall
U. Carnegie Hall
la Mode
McCoy
Cox Bros
Fred Lee Tom
Porter's
City Loan Co
Ford Hack Auto Supply Co
Athens County Buick Co
Presbyterian Congregation
Barker Council
Carter
David Hughes
Resinol
Washington
Cincinnati
ST. Louis
Louisville
Clarksburg
Greyhound
Hillsboro
Vincennes
Aurora
Parkersburg
Winchester
Union Bus Station
Union St
Feta
Elthe
SOHIO
the Standard
Sohio Station
Standard Oil Company
Abc
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