Vacancies Open for 24 Athens County CCC Enrollees
Athens County CCC enrollment opens next Friday with 41 of 65 slots filled on a 24 youth quota. Applications are due by noon Thursday at the county relief office. Enrollees receive 30 dollars monthly plus room and board and uniforms.
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Athens Messenger
Athens
Ohio
Athens County
CCC
Civilian Conservation Corps
Dale Ziggaroos
Camp Nelson
Canine
Enataen
Ziggaroos
Denison University to inaugurate Dr Kenneth I Brown
Dr Kenneth I Brown will be inaugurated as the thirteenth president of Denison University at Granville on Friday October 18. He is 44 and credited with the Hiram Plan of Study from his decade at Hiram College. Dr Brown succeeds Dr Avery A Shaw who retires after 13 years as president emeritus.
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Granville
Kenneth I. Brown
Denison University
Alan Valentine
University of Rochester
Brown
Hiram Plan
Hiram College
Avery A. Shaw
Denison
Shaw
Granville School
Advertisement for S.S.S. tonic benefits and pricing
An advertisement touts S.S.S. tonic claiming scientific proof of health benefits and increased energy. It urges readers to buy at drug stores in two sizes, highlighting a 20 oz size and a savings on purchase price from 8.5.8. Co.
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S.S.S
Athens Youths Aid OU Registration Day
Scabbard and Blade members led by Harry A Armbruster and John A Lockard assist Ohio University draftee registration on Registration Day in Memorial Auditorium. Fourteen volunteers work in three man shifts from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. with about 350 registrants expected. Supervisors include Capt. C Stuart Whitcomb and Col. Thomas F McNeil with ROTC cadet adviser.
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Harry A. Armbruster
State St
John A. Lockard
E. Mulberry
Scabbard and Blade
Ohio University
Memorial Auditorium
Roy Bierman
Norwalk
Conn
John Boros
Cleveland
John Bridgeman
New Martinsville
W. Va
John Durst
Fairfield
John Gleason
Portsmouth
Walter Kucharski
Ambridge
Ralph Mook
Youngstown
James Roberts
Columbus
Myron Thompson
Newcomerstown
Robert Ziegler
Strasburg
James Boggs
Bellefontaine
C. Stuart Whitcomb
Col
Thomas F. McNeil
ROTC
Dunfee Sentenced for Breakin and Larceny at Mansfield
William Dunfee, Strouds Run, pleaded guilty before Common Pleas Judge O F Rowland to two indictments for breaking and entering and larceny. He received a term in the State Reformatory at Mansfield for thefts at the homes of Prof. Curtis W Janssen and James Thompson Strouds Run. The Albany Baptist Church will hold a Fellowship Supper on Tuesday night October 15 at 7 p m with a program to follow.
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William Dunfee
Strouds Run
Common Pleas
O. F. Rowland
State Reformatory
Mansfield
Dunfee
Curtis W. Janssen
James Thompson
Albany
The
Baptist Church of Albany
Speech Clinic Opens At Ohio University
Ohio University hosts a public speech clinic directed by Dr. Ruth E. Beckey from the School of Dramatic Art. The program offers free examinations for Athens residents and students with speech defects, with evening and weekend appointments available at Cutler Hall. A separate stutterers clinic will meet Tuesdays 7 to 9 for group work and lectures.
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Ohio University
Ruth E. Beckey
School of Dramatic Art
Dr. Beckey
Kansas State Teachers’ College
University of Iowa
Athens
Hill-Young School of Speech Correction
Lee Travis
University of Southern California
Children’s Orthopedic Hospital
Beckey
Ohio University Speech Clinic
R. G. Dawes
Cutler Hall
James P. Porter
E. H. Hudson
Dr Harrison to speak at Ohio University convocation
Dr Paul W Harrison, famed in Arabia as the Devil Dog of the Infidels, will address Ohio University at Memorial Auditorium on Thursday October 17. Sponsored by the Junior Class Committee, he has spent 16 years as a white doctor in Muscat and is known for spinal anesthesia and hernia repair grafts.
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Paul W. Harrison
Arabia
Ohio University
Memorial Auditorium
Harrison
Fred Kittle
Muscat
E. H. Hudson
Persian Gulf
Johns Hopkins University
Anti-Freeze Dealers Present Charity Movie Night at Hotel Berry
The Prestone anti freeze dealers meeting features Ralph Morgan Dorothy Peterson Andy Clyde Raymond Hatton and Bill Stern in an 8 p m Friday show at Hotel Berry. It opens with a comedy and sports film then The Age of Experts by Paramount, followed by Meet the Watkins Family, a Hollywood feature with sixteen principals and 100 extras. All service men and automotive dealers in the area are invited. Refreshments will be served.
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Ralph Morgan
Dorothy Peterson
Andy Clyde
Raymond Hatton
Bill Stern
Hotel Berry
Watkins
Hollywood
Divorce Granted to Mary Thompson in Ohio Court
A divorce was granted today by Common Pleas Judge O F Rowland to Mary Thompson who charged her husband Dale Thompson with adultery and gross neglect of duty. The couple married March 13 1937 and have no children. The plaintiff was awarded restoration of her maiden name Mary Stump.
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Common Pleas
O. F. Rowland
Mary Thompson
Dale Thompson
Mary Stump
Amesville Lodge Reschedules Family Night Meeting
The Amesville Masonic Lodge and Eastern Star Chapter announce the Family Night gathering originally set for October 16 is moved to November 6. The Messenger printed the earlier date by error.
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Amesville
Amesville Masonic Lodge
Eastern Star
First Canadian Census Taken in 1666
The article notes the first Canadian census occurred in 1666 marking an early effort to count settlers and households in New France. It highlights the historical context and implications for colonial administration.
Blue and Gray Trails Association elects officers at Harrisonburg
Shawn Walter O Compton of Pome roy was re elected president of the Blue and Gray Trails Association at the Harrisonburg Virginia convention. C D Shafer of Nelsonville was elected secretary and Theodore Reed of Pomeroy treasurer. Resolutions praise the 800 mile highway from the Great Lakes to Tidewater and urge forwarding to the War Department. Mr Shafer described a Turkey Festival and a crowd of about 65 000 for the show.
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Walter O. Compton
Pomeroy
Harrisonburg
C. D. Shafer
Nelsonville
Theodore Reed
Great Lakes
Tidewater
War Department
Three Hurt in Crash Involving Two Cars
Three people were injured Sunday afternoon when two cars collided at the Greenlawn Cemetery entrance on Route 33. Involved were Lawrence Thompson and Miss Dorothy Gordon. injured also Charles Thompson and Mr. and Mrs. H A Baird. Miss Gordon, of McKinley Avenue, was fined $10 and costs by Mayor Cliff Cornell for unsafe operation.
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Lawrence Thompson
the Plains
Dorothy Gordon
McKinley Ave
Greenlawn Cemetery
Charles Thompson
Lawrence
H. A. Baird
Brown Ave
Miss Gordon
Major Surgery At Sheltering Arms Hospital
Mr George Bodkins Athens Route 3 underwent a major operation at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Donald Stanley Albany Route 2 treated for minor injuries Saturday night. John Boyd Stockport admitted at noon for injuries from being run over by a truck. condition critical. Several others released including Lawrence Pitts Jr Athens Route 2 Leona Clark Chauncey and Marilyn Lou Mullins New Marshfield Route 1. Mrs John Howard slightly improved. The first tobacco tax under the U S internal revenue system went into effect in 1862.
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George Bodkins
Athens
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Donald Stanley
Albany
John Boyd
Stockport
Lawrence Pitts, Jr
Leona Clark
Chauncey
Marilyn Lou Mullins
Edgar McLead Dies After Illness in Athens County
Edgar M McLead 62 of Guysville Route 1 died Saturday night after a 10 week illness. He lived in Athens County most of his life, worked as a teacher coal miner and farmer, and moved to Guysville nine years ago. He was a Methodist Church member and served two township trustee posts. Survived by wife Nellie and son Billy. brothers J F and N E McLead. sisters Mrs Laura McDaniel and Mrs Emily Loeffler. Funeral Tuesday at 2 pm at the home with Rev Holman. burial in North Bethel Cemetery. Friends may call anytime.
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Edgar M. McLead
Athens
Guysville
Mr. McLead
Athens County
Ames Township
North Hill
Amesville
Carthage Township
McLeod
Nellie McLead
Billy
J. F
N. E. McLead
Laura McDaniel
Emily Loeffler
Holman
The
Orange Church
North Bethel Cemetery
Fire damages gas well equipment at Springtown
Fire caused about 1000 dollars in damage to the gas well super structure at Springtown near Canaanville. The blaze began about midnight Friday from friction in baler operation and consumed most wooden drilling gear before discovery at daybreak Saturday. Firemen used water from a nearby tank to extinguish the flames on the Anna Mansfield farm drilling site where gas hadn't yet been reached.
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Springtown
Canaanville
Cc. J. Ross
Woodard Ave
Elza J. Ross
Stockport
Anna Mansfield
Ross
Willkie to speak on NBC radio Tuesday night
Wendell Willkie will answer questions on a radio program Tuesday night October 15 from 10 30 to 11 p m over the NBC red network. The event is sponsored by the Associated Willkie Clubs of America and voters submitted questions in advance.
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Wendell Willkie
NBC Red
Associated Willkie Clubs of America
McNutt Placed On Probation For Thefts
William McNutt aged 19 of Lancaster pleaded guilty to two indictments for grand jury larceny involving well drilling tools and metal articles. He received a two year probation with suspended sentence, must abstain from intoxicants, stay at home after 9 pm for 30 days, pay court costs by November 15, and repay owners. Cousin Austin McNutt, 32 of Canton, also pleaded guilty to related offenses. disposition deferred for further investigation.
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William McNutt
Lancaster
Common Pleas
O. F. Rowland
Austin McNutt
Canton
William
Two Drivers Arrested After East State Wreck
Harold Tom 36 of Ath ens and Marion Shanks Athens Route 1 will be arraigned tonight on reckless driving charges. Police report Tom, driving west on East State, hit Shanks who was pulling from a service station at E State St and Shannon Ave. Tom was speeding and his car’s left front fender was damaged.
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Harold Tom
Elliott St
Athens
Marion Shanks
Cliff Cornell
E. State St
Shannon Ave
Tom
State St
Shaulis
Joseph McBride
Guardsmen Drill Tonight Before Camp Shelby Move
Members of Battery C 134th Field Artillery Ohio National Guard Athens will drill tonight at to oclock then be inducted into the regular army at midnight. They will quarter at the Artillery tonight through departure for Camp Shelby Miss expected Oct II. Military police detail being organized and streets to be cleared at 10 p m except for passes. Athens Junior Chamber of Commerce donated a football and basketball to the guardsmen with thanks from Captain Carmichael.
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134Th Field Artillery
Ohio National Guard
Athens
EB. Carmichael
Camp Shelby
Miss
Athens Junior Chamber of Commerce
Carmichael
Ward tunnel project uses massive explosion and steel
In southern California the Ward tunnel was built with 5.2 million pounds of explosives and 1.15 million pounds of drill steel. The operation reflects the scale of the engineering effort behind the tunnel's construction.
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Ward
Southern
California
Albany Democrats to Host Rally and Dance
Otho Castle announced a Democratic rally at the Opera House in Albany Tuesday night with a state speaker and all county candidates present. Following the meeting there will be round and square dancing. Castle was elected chairman and otros named officers at a recent Albany Democratic Club meeting.
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Opera House
Albany
Otho Castle
Alebany Democratic Club
Castle
Clarence Sweeney
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Jack Cook
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Anti-Freeze Company
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Ld Ed Ambulance A Se
Edgar McLead
Willkie
E. State
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Athens, Ohio
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Burroughs Adding Machine Company
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