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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1940

Page

5

Oath for Registering Men of Military Age and Aid to Aged Discussed

The Athens Messenger reports Athens Rotarians heard Edward Gochenbach outline Ohio’s aid for the aged, noting 128 583 statewide recipients and an average grant of 22 88 monthly. Athens County shows the highest percentage on rolls with 1710 recipients and $429 804 paid last year. The program stresses need over entitlement and aims to curb fraud with taxpayer cooperation and federal oversight continuity.

Athens Messenger Athens Ohio Division of Aid For Edward Gochenbach Athens Rotarians Athens County Gochenbach West Virginia

School Heads Hold Meeting In Athens Monday

Ohio educational leaders from 14 districts met at Ohio University in Athens for a two session meeting of the Southeastern Ohio County Superintendents Association. Topics included school finance and legislation for the coming General Assembly.

Ohio General Assembly Athens Southeastern Ohio County Superintendents Association Ohio University Men's Union George E. Carr Logan City Southeastern Ohio Education Association Albert Edward Wigram Athens County F. J. Taylor E. O. McCowen Scioto County

Athens County Youths Enlisted in Navy

Stephen Bycofski 30 of 11 12 W Union St and Howard Mason Love son of Mrs Bessie Sauvage Chesterhill were enlisted in the United States Navy at Cincinnati yesterday by W H Byers petty officer in charge of naval recruiting in Athens They will be transferred to a Great Lakes Naval training station in Illinois for preliminary training per Mr Byers announcement.

Stephen Bycofski W. Union St Florence Bycofski Maple St Howard Mason Love Bessie Sauvage Chesterhill United States Navy Cincinnati W. H. Byers Athens Great Lakes Illinois Byers

10 Cent Livertone Tablet Test Promoted

An advertisement touts Livertone Tablets as a cure for constipation and indigestion. It claims relief from sour stomach bloating and dizziness with a nightly dose, and promotes a full size package for a dime.

Court oath for Athens County election officials before draft law

More than 200 judges and clerks from 73 Athens County precincts took the oath in Common Pleas Courtroom to serve as registrars on registration day under the Selective Training and Service Act of 1940. Election Clerk O K Parrett led the ceremony after a two hour instruction period and a Roosevelt proclamation urging broader military training.

Athens County Common Pleas United States O. K. Parrett Roosevelt Parrett Deanville Greens Athens W. Union St Pickering Thomas F. McNeill Ohio University Scabbard and Blade Daisy Grandy Trimble Village Ruth Call Nelsonville Sarepta Barber Anna K. Price Hazel F. Verity Tillie R. Hall Anne M. Kontner Joseph M. Wemmer Jacksonville Mary O. Hutchinson Bessie E. Wemer East Millfield Myrtle Dunlevy Glouster C. Stuart Whitcomb Sam Penn Trimble Township Harry Jacoby Baker Verna L. Marquis Perley D. Sheets Coolville C. R. Burch South Canaan Warren Barnhill East Loci Robert McCallister the Plains F. B. Vorkes Ruth C Smith Chauncey Hattie C. Walker Luella Preston Circle Hill- Dover Township Clarice Medley Hockingport Anna Pospichel Auldeen R. Flowers H. H. Carbaugh East Alexander William Landis Frank H. Cross Lawrence William Olson J. H. Gillette Athens Township Charles Bobo West Loch G. E. Sickels Mineral Life Gaston H. B. Larimer F. C. Dean Paul Lowry Carbondale Harry Kelley S. S. Pidcock West Luhing R. A. Smith North Canaan Roger Biddle West Alexander F. P. Thompson North Trimble A. A. Easler Ames Township Wencell N. Clark Troy Township Marion Simonton East Clayton Leonard Adams Hollister Victor Russell Torch Fred Thompson Monday George McBride East Luhrig Lee D. Glass North Bern Frank Bobo Carpenter E. F. Stocklin Paul F. Taylor Buchtel Bertha V. Sanders West Millfield Marie McCoy Anna F. Stauffer James E. Cagg Kimberly Lydia Robinson Sugar Creek

Hospital Admits and Releases Daily Update

Sheltering Arms Hospital admitted Leo Potts 16 Walker St and Mrs Winifred Herron 137 N Congress St for observation. Mrs May Marquis and infant son Mann W Va and Danny West 13 Glouster Route 1 were released today. John Boyd 25 Stockport was reported slightly improved after being run over by a truck.

Sheltering Arms Hospital Leo Potts Walker St Winifred Herron N. Congress St May Marquis Mann W. Va Danny West Albert West Glouster John Boyd Stockport

Pleads Not Guilty in Disturbing the Peace Charge

Harold Meister 55 E State St was bound over to the grand jury under $200 bond after pleading not guilty before Mayor Cliff Cornell to a disturbing the peace charge. He was arrested Sunday night by Police Capt Charles Maple and Special Officer Charles Dalton.

Harold Meister State St Cliff Cornell Meister Charles Maple Charles Dalton

Men Bound Over After Reckless Driving Plea

Harold Tom aged 36 of Elliott Street and Marion Shanks of Athens Route 1 pleaded not guilty to reckless driving and were bound over to the grand jury under bonds of 200 dollars each by Mayor Cliff Cornell.

Harold Tom Elliott St Marion Shanks Athens Cliff Cornell

Grosvenor Defended Right of a Third Term in Roosevelts Era

The Athens rally excerpt cites Gen Charles H Grosvenor who served ten terms in Congress and argues the U S public may elect any president for as long as it serves their best interests The piece references a World symposium on Roosevelts third term and notes Grosvenors stance amid Ohio Republican backing and Taft endorsement discussions. The article then shifts to Athens County relief funding issues tied to a two mill levy for direct relief and the federal Food Stamp plan.

Charles H. Grosvenor Ohio The United States Tan R McCune Athens Millfield McCune General Grosvenor Athens Journal Theodore Roosevelt Athens County Grosvenor Congress Teddy New York Roosevelt World Taft Republican Central Committee of Mr. Roosevelt Cc. H. Grosvenor Surplus Marketing Administration Frank Woods Washington County Woods Chicago Board of Athens County Commissioners C. O. Gibson Dale Ziggafoos C. M. Gill Athens Chamber of Commerce Gibson Ziggaroos

Guardsmen Mobilize At Athens Armory In Army Now

At 12 01 this morning 75 members of Battery C 134th Field Artillery National Guard were inducted into the regular Army. The unit spent its first night on straw ticks at the Athens Armory with reveille 5 30 am, assembly 5 45 am and mass calisthenics 6 20 am.

Battery C 134Th Field Artillery National Guard United States Army Athens 166Th Infantry Tom Winning Emmett Ross Pete Wilkins E. F E. Carmichael Carmichael

Athens Driver Fined For Missing Tail Light

Ray Jones of Athens Route 1 was fined $1 and costs of $10.05 by Magistrate T. R. Bennett after being charged with operating a motor vehicle without a tail light. The arrest was made yesterday by Constable Fred Russell on Route 33 in Dover Township.

Athens Ray Jones T. R. Bennett Fred Russell Dover Township

Warning to pranks during Halloween in Athens County

Athens County officials led by Sheriff Charles Bayless issued a strong warning against pre Halloween pranks and vandalism. He said youths will be taken to Juvenile Court and adults will be jailed for destructive acts. Deputies will patrol nightly across all reported vandalism areas and make arrests promptly.

Athens County Charles Bayless Bayless

Colder Weather Forecast for Athens Area Tonight

The Athens area logged 57 degrees at 1 pm with a 85 degree high Monday and a 50 degree low Monday night. Forecasters expect rapid clearing after morning rain and much colder temperatures tonight with fair weather rest of the week and heavy frosts Wednesday night.

Ohio Valley Athens C. N. France

Oscar Fulton Elected Vice-President of Ohio Credit Bureaus

Oscar Fulton, manager of the Athens Credit Bureau, was elected vice-president of the Associated Credit Bureaus of Ohio at the annual state meeting in Springfield yesterday. The Ohio association includes 77 credit bureaus with over 20,000 members, part of the national Associated Credit Bureaus of America with 185,000 members.

Oscar Fulton Athens Associated Credit Bureaus of Ohio Springfield Associated Credit Bureaus of America

Extension agents meet at Ohio State for annual conference

Roy R. Starbuck acting county extension agent attends the Ohio Agricultural Extension workers conference at Ohio State University. The event runs through Friday to study current problems and plan programs for the year.

Roy R. Starbuck Ohio Agricultural Extension Workers Ohio State University

Two Drivers Fined for Insufficient Lights Near Guysville

Lee Thomas Jenkins of Stewart Route 1 and Carl Stover of Athens Route 4 were arrested near Guysville Monday night by the State Highway Patrol. Each faced fines and costs imposed by Mayor Cliff Cornell.

Lee Thomas Jenkins Stewart Carl Stover Athens Guysville State Highway Patrol Ana Cliff Cornell

Parole Granted for Floyd Denny from Mansfield Reformatory

The Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission granted parole to Floyd Denny of Athens from Mansfield Reformatory, effective October 1.

Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission Floyd Denny Athens Mansfield Reformatory

Mrs Luckett Dies at Albany Home of Son

Mrs. Samuel Luckett age 86 died Monday evening at the home of her son W. N. Luckett Albany after a long illness. She had lived with daughter Miss Sadie Luckett Amesville for 12 years. Survivors include two grandchildren Orlando Albany and Harold Baltimore, two sisters Mrs J W Miles Lucasville and Mrs Milton Martin Chicago. Funeral Thursday 10 30 AM at Albany Baptist Church with Rev Strickland. burial Alexander Cemetery Hebbardsville. Visitation Tuesday evening at the Luckett home.

Samuel Luckett W. N. Luckett Albany Sadie Luckett Amesville Osmond Harold Baltimore J. W. Miles Lucasville Milton Martin Chicago

School Inoculation Program Planned at Two Schools

County health commissioner Dr. B. B. Buckley and county nurses will hold inoculation clinics at East Millfield School Wednesday morning and Shade School Friday morning. They urge parents of pre school children nine months old and older to bring their children for smallpox and diphtheria shots.

B. B. Buckley East Millfield Shade

Masons Schedule Monthly Meeting in Athens

Athens Council No. 15 Royal and Select Masters will meet at the Masonic Temple Wednesday at 7 30 p m Harold S Davis master announced. Members are urged to attend and visitors will be welcomed.

Athens Masonic Temple Harold S. Davis

Time Card Fast Round Train Schedule Fragments

A fragmented timetable lists multiple rail lines and trips with numbers and times for Chesapeake & Ohio and New York Central lines. Entries show arrivals and departures daily or on Sundays plus north and south bound services with partial details.

Chesapeake & Ohio NEW York Central South NEW York Central North Wanday

KC Observes Columbus Day With Dinner

Athens Council Knights of Columbus held a Columbus Day event featuring an Italian style dinner and program. Rev Fr William G Dowd gave the principal address recounting Columbus trials and faith, with remarks from several priests and grand knight Charles Ley as toastmaster. Decorations included flowers and American flags and the group closed with the Star Spangled Banner.

Christopher Columbus Athens William G. Dowd Columbus Father Dowd Farrell Gallerini Stecker Buchtel Charles Ley Jane Gleason Agnes Padden

Hopkins and Lange Joined Athens Rotary Club

Rufus C. Hopkins Athens businessman and Lawrence W. Lange dean of men at Ohio University became Rotary members at a luncheon at Hotel Berry. They were welcomed by F. D. Forsyth, president when the club organized in 1924.

Rufus C. Hopkins Athens Lawrence W. Lange Ohio University Athens Rotary Club Hotel Berry Rotary F. D. Forsyth Athens Club

Walton League Meets to Plan Halloween Party

The Izaak Walton League and Athens Fish and Game Club meet tonight at 7:30 in the Athens City Council room to plan a Halloween party and related activities.

Walton League Izaak Walton League Athens Fish and Game Club Athens

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