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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1937

Page

5

Albany District Terles Two Mill Levy Vote Tuesday

Albany Consolidated School District voters go to the polls Tuesday for a special election on a two mill operating levy for two years to secure an $11 000 annual state equalization fund share. Six absentee ballots have been cast. The levy would restore operating funds and help retire district debt from a condemned grade school repair.

Albany Alexander West M. H. Macfarlan Macfarlan

Talk On Positive Personality From Ohio University

Dr. James R. Patrick of Ohio University Psychology Department will speak on How To Achieve a Positive Personality at the Older Youth Conference on the Ohio University campus Tuesday night Nov. 30. About 75 representatives from Southeast District counties are expected at the event under the auspices of the county extension agents Prof. E A Taylor and Alpha Kappa Delta. After dinner at University Cafeteria the group will convene in Filis Hall at 7 30 for Dr. Patrick's address discussion groups open forum and informal recreation.

James R. Patrick Ohio University E. A. Taylor Alpha Kappa Delta Filis Hall Patrick Dr. Patrick

Ohio Alumna Helen Cross Dies After Surgery

Helen Murphey Cross, 34, of Defiance and Columbus, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. E. L. Murphey, died Sunday in a Defiance hospital after a surgical operation. Survived by husband Glen Cross and her parents, she was an Ohio University graduate and Chi Omega. Funeral plans include Athens relatives and will likely be held in Columbus.

Helen Murphey Cross E. L. Murphey Columbus Defiance Athens F. R. Murphey Athens County Ohio University Chi Omega Sorority Youngstown Cross

Soil Leaders To Be Named At County Assembly

The board of directors of the County Soil Conservation Committee will elect a county chairman vice chairman third member and secretary treasurer at a Tuesday meeting in the Athens Grange Hall. After the election all township committeemen will receive instruction from H M Leinaker on the 1938 conservation program.

County Soil Conservation Committee Athens H. M. Leinaker South East

Help Kidneys Dont Take Drastic Drugs

An early promotional notice urges kidney care and warns against drastic medicines. It touts Cystex as a remedy that works in three hours and guarantees satisfaction or money back, encouraging readers to contact their doctor and local pharmacist.

The Ox Co

Skywriting Over Athens Details Transcontinental Flight Lesson

Seventy-year-old Bernarr MacFadden describes his non stop New York to Miami flight in Liberty noting flying is safer than driving journalism business travel. The piece also covers aviation feats by Dr J T Sprague and pilots Jim O Leary and Larry Herron along with industry updates from TWA and Aeronca Corp to be aired on WLW next month.

AL Knouff New York Miami Daily News Liberty Bernarr MacFadden MacFadden TWA Athens Woodgerd Jim O'Leary Zaleski Larry Herron Aeronautical Corporation of America Aeronca WLW

Officers Attend Dedication of Athens Barracks

Corporal Joseph Grogan and Patrolman H D Henery of the Athens State Highway Patrol attended the dedication of a new 60 000 police barracks at Cambridge Sunday. A parade followed the ceremony. Logan school buses were inspected today by Patrolman W R McDade for mechanical defects.

Joseph Grogan H. D. Henery Athens State Highway Patrol Cambridge Logan W. R. McDade

Toads Valued At $20 Each As Pest Destroyers

The estimate places value on toads used to combat cutworms, with each toad valued at twenty dollars annually for pest control.

Precaution urged to prevent scarlet fever and diphtheria

Athens County health commissioner Dr J M Higgins says scarlet fever and diphtheria are widespread but not alarming. Eight scarlet fever and two diphtheria cases exist in Lodi Canaan Rome Troy and Carthage Townships with Troy reporting a new scarlet fever case. Schools in Troy Township may reopen next Tuesday after closures.

Athens County J. M. Higgins Lodi Canaan Rome Troy Carthage Troy Township Township School Board Higgins Health Department County Health Department

County Relief Center Moved To Dias Place

Athens County relief headquarters relocate to the Ben Dias Building at 203 W. Washington St. Three large first floor offices accommodate more files and equipment. WPA offices move from Flatiron Building to Mechanicsburg or W. Washington St. New quarters likely in old Mechanicsburg school.

Athens County Relief Ben Dias Washington St WPA Fred C. Shafer Shafer Mill and State Sts Mechanicsburg W. Washington St Mill St HK. L. Steenrod

Holiday Fire Caution Issued For Athens Businesses

Fire Marshal Harry Dalton warns Athens merchants and homeowners to guard against fire during Christmas. Careful insulation of electric window displays and tree decorations is advised. Stores should clear rubbish basements of wrapping paper and boxes, and candles must be kept away from drapes and hangings to prevent fires.

Athens Harry Dalton

Pleads Guilty in Disturbing the Peace Case

James M. Jackson of New Marsh field pleaded guilty Sunday to disturbing the peace and was fined $5 and costs by Mayor Len B. McCune. Jackson was arrested by night police in a West Union Street restaurant.

James M. Jackson New Marshfield Len B. McCune Jackson W. Union St

Concrete Progress at Izaak Walton League Dam

Work on the Waterloo Township dam project by the Izaak Walton League is progressing steadily. Harry Dalton, an active member, said construction workers were ready to pour concrete this morning. Most preliminary dam work has been finished.

Waterloo Township Izaak Walton League Harry Dalton

Alkire and Niggemeyer Enter Sheltering Arms Hospital

Mr Albert Alkire of Albany and Mr Raymond Niggemeyer of Guysville were admitted to Sheltering Arms Hospital Sunday for medical treatment.

Albert Alkire Albany Raymond Niggemeyer Guysville Sheltering Arms Hospital

Athens men arraigned for intoxication in mayoral court

Len B McCune presided as Leslie Mansfield pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined 50 dollars plus costs. Jack Kins and Harley Brown, both of Athens, also pleaded guilty to intoxication and were committed to jail in default of fines of 10 dollars and costs.

Len B. McCune Leslie Mansfield Athens Jack Kins Harley Brown

Telescopic Mouth Snaps Up Prey in Sand Smelt

The sand smelt has a telescopic mouth that shoots out as it nears prey, quickly snapping it up. This rapid strike aids feeding in its sandy habitat.

Creomulsion Promises Quick Relief for Coughs and Colds

An advertisement touts Creomulsion as the potent remedy for coughs chest colds and bronchial irritation. It claims to reach the seat of trouble soothe inflamed membranes loosen phlegm and promises a refund if not satisfied after the first bottle. The ad instructs purchasing the genuine Creomulsion with no hyphen in the name.

Ford introduces De Luxe and Standard V eight sedans for 1938

Ford markets two designs with 60 hp and 85 hp V8 options in Standard and De Luxe lines. Prices range from 599 to 904 dollars with included features such as bumpers, spare wheel, tires, cigar lighter and headlight beam indicator. De Luxe adds extra tail light wiper sun visor and clock at no extra charge.

Ord Ford Tudor Fordor

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Ohio Knouff Dr. J. T. Sprague Newark Borneo Sportsman Pilot V. A. Stookes Martin Johnsons Athens Post Dowler & Ferguson Funeral Home County Relief Center Dias Place Flatiron Marshal Dalton Mother Gray Druggsta Mother Gray CO LeRoy, N.Y IWO LUXE Reraxis Fred R. Beasley Nelsonville
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