Stedman Co. Sold to Wheeling Firm with Staff to Stay
Frank W. Regan and associates of Wheeling West Virginia acquire controlling interest in the F C Stedman Co Athens oldest and largest business establishments The sale was agreed November 9 with Regan becoming president He plans expansion to market smoked ham delicatessen items nationally while retaining 90 current employees and executives New hires from Wheeling include Howard Stilwell and George Johnson with possible future plant and equipment additions Ashtheans expect benefit from expanded business and national reach
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Stedman Co
Athens
Frank W. Regan
T Way Avummue VL Lit Company
Regan
Ohio
West Virginia
Wheeling
Hygrade Food Products Corporation
Winder
Baltimore
Mr. Winder
Raleigh
N. C
Virginia Military Institute
Sigma Nu
Seaboard Airline Railway
New York
Florida
Sunday Creek Coal Co
Stedman Co
Clinchfield Coal Corp
Stedman's
Stedman
Howard Stilwell
George Johnson
United States
Backache and leg pains signal possible kidney trouble
Warning that backache and leg pains may indicate kidney issues. Poor kidney function allows toxins to remain in the blood, causing fatigue, swelling, headaches, and urinary changes. Readers are urged to ask their druggist for Doan's Pills, a long used remedy.
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Nature
Dean
Doan
Ice Mint Ointment Promises Quick Skin Relief
A white cream like Ice-Mint soothes chapped hands windburn and cracked lips. It relieves burning stinging discomfort quickly and is advertised as a medicinal skin ointment available from druggists.
Simple Virtues Vowed to Guide American Youth
Dr. A. J. Elliott of Chicago told the Athens Rotary Club that the nation must adopt simple Christian virtues to preserve democracy. He compared Scandinavian youth training with Germany, noted Minnesota's Scandinavian population, and urged honesty, peace, and religious instruction for future leaders.
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A. J. Elliott
Chicago
World Youth
Athens Rotary Club
Elliott
Westminster Fellowship
YMCA
Dr. Elliott
Germany
Europe
Minnesota
Plans Completed for Boy Scout Troop 54
A meeting at Central Ave Methodist Church organized Troop 54 leaders and parents for training. Nineteen scouts are registered. courses run at 7 30 p m on two Tuesdays led by Joseph Stratton and Harold Davis with Stanley Nida as senior patrol leader and other assistants.
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Boy Scouts
Central Ave. Methodist Church
Joseph Stratton
Harold Davis
Stanley Nida
Frank Richey
Ben Dicken
Stores and Banks To Close Thursday
Athens merchants association says stores will close all Thursday for Thanksgiving. Banks and Post Office service windows will be shut, with many businesses and plants observing the holiday.
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Athens Retail Merchants Association
Earl Beckley
Thanksgiving Assembly Held by Athens Junior High Students
Athens Junior High students held a 9:40 am Thanksgiving assembly in the Senior High auditorium. Clarence Samford spoke on The Spirit of Thanksgiving. Ninth Grade Girls Choir sang three numbers. Jack Stokes presented The Story of Thanksgiving. Mary Ann Sarver performed Berceuse on piano. The program closed with God Bless America.
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Athens
Clarence Samford
John Deissle
Jack Stokes
Mary Ann Sarver
America
Returned to Columbus on non support warrant
Wayne Smith, arrested here, was returned to Columbus authorities by Athens police Monday. Smith was wanted in Columbus for non support of a minor child, local police said. Elmer Dunham Ohio University junior from Rocky River was fined $5 today for unsafe driving. Dunham was arrested on East State Street yesterday by Police Chief E S Finsterwald and Officer Carman Church.
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Columbus
Wayne Smith
Athens
Smith
Elmer Dunham
Ohio University
Rocky River
Cliff Cornell
Dunham
E. State St
E. S. Finsterwald
Carman Church
Laughing Jackass: The Laughing Kingfisher of Australia
The Australian kingfisher known as the laughing jackass has a crackling cry that earns its name. The bird reaches about crow size.
Honor James At Last 1940 ROTC Review
The final 1940 Ohio University ROTC review honored President Herman 4G James and incoming honorary colonel Miss Eleanor Schulz of Hot Springs Virginia. About 600 cadets participated under Col. Thomas F. McNeill with a six part program and drill showcases led by Lieut Col C Stuart Whitcomb and others. Regimental officers included Col John E Durst as commander and Major Myron D Thompson as adjutant.
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Ohio University Reserve Officers Training Corps
University Stadium
Herman
C. Stuart Whitcomb
Robert Greenwood
Morris Richards
Pershing Rifles
John E. Durst
Miss Schulz
Dorothy Arnold
Phyllis Flory
ROTC
John C. Gleason
Myron D. Thompson
Thanksgiving lesson announced at Athens church
Christian Science Church in Athens announces Thursday November 21 as the Thanksgiving themed lesson sermon. The golden text from Psalms 97 12 invites rejoicing in the Lord. Philippians 4 4 6 and a passage from Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy provide supportive readings.
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Christian Science Church
Athens
Mary Baker Eddy
Hospitalization Fund Saves Lives Through Community Chest
Athens County residents owe their lives to the Hospitalization Fund of the Community Chest. Forty two emergency cases were funded last year at Sheltering Arms Hospital, including 15 appendectomies and a caesarean, with doctors volunteering services and minimal hospital charges. Administrators include Mayor Cliff Cornell, D H Sams, and Esta LaHugh, who arrange care and authorize charges to the fund.
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Athens Community Chest
Athens County
Community Chest
Cliff Cornell
D. H. Sams
Athens National Bank
Esta LaHugh
Athens City-County
Mrs. Burleigh Dies At Home Of Daughter
Mrs. Carrie Wood Burleigh aged 70 died yesterday at the home of her daughter Mrs. Hasey Chappell in Athens Route 4. Widow of Delano F. Burleigh she lived with her children since her husband’s death. Survived by six daughters and one son: Mrs. Clifford Love Mrs. Waldo Buck Mrs. Carlos McCrum Mrs. Richard Williams Mrs. Harry Rodehaver Mrs. Hasey Chappell and Charles Burleigh. Funeral at Clarks Chapel Church Thursday at two. Calling at Chappell home anytime.
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Carrie Wood Burleigh
Hasey Chappell
Athens
Delano F. Burleigh
Shade
Lodi Township
W. State St
Burleigh
Clifford Love
Waldo Buck
Guysville
Carlos McCrum
Richard Williams
Harry Rodehaver
Charles Burleigh
Columbus
Clarks Chapel
Knights of Columbus meet on new insurance plans
Local Knights of Columbus members attended a regional meeting in Jackson Monday evening led by State Deputy John D. King of Bellefontaine. Supreme Agent William A. Wells outlined five new plans. Attendees from Athens and other cities included FE H. Gallagher Charles Ley George Rowan and several committee chairs. Father Riehl served as chaplain.
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Knights of Columbus
Ohio
Jackson
John D. King
Bellefontaine
William A. Wells
Old Line Insurance
James P. Lavey
Milan
Father Riehl
Athens
Births and discharges at Sheltering Arms Hospital
A son was born this morning at Sheltering Arms Hospital to Mr and Mrs Leon Gold of 16 Race Street. Mrs Carl Clifford and her infant son of Athens Route 4 were released from the hospital today. A pair of rats could invite more than 20 000 000 descendants over nine generations to their golden wedding anniversary.
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Sheltering Arms Hospital
Leon Gold
Race St
Carl Clifford
Athens
Thanksgiving Services At Good Shepherd Episcopal Church
Thanksgiving Day services will be held at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church on Thursday at 10 a.m. The Holy Communion and traditional Thanksgiving prayers will be offered in a 45 minute service officiated by Rev. Robert G. Purrington.
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Good Shepherd Episcopal Church
Robert G. Purrington
Thanksgiving Day Service at Central Avenue Church
The Rev. Stanley Jeffery will lead a special Thanksgiving service at Central Ave Methodist Church on Thanksgiving Day November 21 at 8 a.m. with the Central Ave congregation in attendance.
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Stanley Jeffery
Central Ave. Methodist Church
Mistletoe as Antidote in Druid Belief
The Druids believed mistletoe held universal healing power acting as an antidote for all diseases and ailments, reflecting their mystic medicinal traditions and reverence for plant lore.
Drivers Arrested Plead Guilty in Stop Sign Case
Joseph D. Tucker age 23 of 438 Richland Ave pleaded guilty to failure to stop at the south Y and was fined 5 dollars plus costs after arraignment before Mayor Cornell. Edward B. McBee age 20 of Stewart pleaded guilty to unsafe operation and was fined 10 dollars plus costs for an improperly loaded coal truck with no endgate.
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Joseph D. Tucker
Richland Ave
South “Y
Cornell
Tucker
Edward B. McBee
Stewart
McBee
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