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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1939

Page

7

Athens Businessmen To Hear Major Imrie On Bigelow Plan

Major Norman Imrie, former Columbus Dispatch editor, speaks at Hotel Berry noon Wednesday to explain the Bigelow amendments to the Ohio Constitution. Attendees include Athens Chamber and Junior Chamber of Commerce and the Athens Detail Merchants Association with reservations sought by noon Tuesday.

Athens Berry Norman Imrie The Columbus Dispatch Athens Chamber of Commerce Junior Chamber of Commerce Athens Detail

Institutes Set for November 13 to 18 in Athens County

A week of community institutes is planned November 13 through 18 in Athens County. Sessions will be held in New Marshfield Amesville Coolville Canaanville Mount Hermon and Shade with state speakers Mrs. W. S. Ferguson of Morrow County and Mr. C. R. Wagner of Hancock County. An officers meeting will be held October 19 at 8 p.m. in the County Extension office to finalize arrangements.

Whitehead Imrie Bigelow Athens County L. W. Roberts Athens Security Bank New Marshfield Amesville Coolville Canaanville Mount Hermon Shade W. S. Ferguson Morrow County C. R. Wagner Hancock County

Schedule Changes at BUC Offices

The Nelsonville Bureau of Unemployment Compensation office will now be open only on Tuesdays each week instead of Mondays and Tuesdays. The Glouster BUC office will operate only on Thursdays, reducing its prior Wednesday and Thursday schedule.

Nelsonville Bureau of Unemployment Compensation Glouster

Industrial Suit Dismissed by Court in Ohio Case

Following jury hearings in Common Pleas Court, Harry MecMasters suit against the Industrial Commission of Ohio was dismissed by Judge O F Rowland at the defendant's cost. The order was approved by plaintiff counsel and defense counsel including Thomas F. Joseph.

Common Pleas Court Harry MecMasters Industrial Commission of Ohio O. F. Rowland O. G. Terry Hal H. Rowland John J. Woolley Thomas F. Joseph

Farmers Join In Campaign To Kill Rats In Athens County

County Agent Ross Wright reports a high rat infestation on farms and premises in Athens County. A ready prepared red squill bait will be distributed on Friday, Nov 10, through local distributors to aid a nonprofit campaign. requests must be placed in advance via distributors or the county agent’s office.

Athens County Ross Wright Mr. Wright Wright

Eight Poster Winners Named Friday in Cub Scout Contest

Three judges spent an hour selecting eight top posters from over 20 entries in the Cub Scouts Poster Contest tied to the Cub Scout Circus. Winners to be announced Oct 20 during the circus night. Judges were P O Nichols display advertising manager of The Messenger E F Sells and Earl Beckley Athens merchants. Posters will be displayed in Athens store windows.

Cub Scouts Athens P. O. Nichols the Messenger E. F. Sells Earl Beckley

Three Boys Held for Destructive Pranks

Three boys were arrested Saturday night for destructive pranks and turned over to the juvenile court. The move follows the mayor.Cliff Cornell's warning and a reported drop in Halloween activity due to police efforts and parental cooperation to curb property damage.

Cliff Cornell

Evangelist Bertine Farley to Lead Tonight's Pilgrim Holiness Service

Rev. Bertine Farley, noted evangelist, will conduct services at 7:30 p.m. tonight at the New Marshfield Pilgrim Holiness Church drawing local worshippers and visitors.

Bertine Farley New Marshfield Pilgrim

McKinstry’s Condition Reported Fair After Operation

Richard McKinstry of 305 E State St remains in Sheltering Arms Hospital after an emergency operation Friday night with a current fair condition and no visitors allowed. Elizabeth Phillips of E State St had an emergency appendectomy this afternoon. Flo E Daft of 232 W State St admitted for medical treatment this morning. Martin Preston of Glouster admitted Saturday night. Several patients were released Sunday including Mrs Dennis Addington and her son, Mrs Goldie Anderson, James Roy Buck, Thelma Young, and Coat Pickett.

Richard McKinstry E. State St Sheltering Arms Hospital Elizabeth Phillips Flo E. Daft W. State St Martin Preston Glouster Dennis Addington Trimble Goldie Anderson Rutland James Roy Buck Hubert Buck Guysville Thelma Young Carbondale Coat Pickett Nelsonville

Vernon Scott fined for reckless driving in Athens

Vern Scott of Athens R D 4 was fined $10 and costs by Mayor Cliff Cornell after being arrested on E State Street by Officer Carman Church for reckless driving on Saturday night.

Vern Scott Athens R. D Cliff Cornell Scott Officer Carman Church E. State St

Mayor fines Doll for selling goods without license

Mayor Cliff Cornell fined Earl Doll of Kenton ten dollars for selling goods without a city license on Saturday night. Doll was arrested that evening in Court Street by Police Chief E S Finsterwald.

Cliff Cornell Earl Doll Kenton Doll Court St E. S. Finsterwald

OU Graduate Sees Daughter Home From Europe

Writing from London, Sept 25, Professor William Thomas Morgan of Indiana University, an Athens native and former Ohio University graduate, recounts grim travel amid rising hostilities. He describes ferrying his daughter from Paris, dodging halted trains, censorship of cables, a luxury first class railway ride, and shelter during an air raid as Europe edges toward war.

London England William Thomas Morgan Indiana University Athens Ohio University France Morgan

Sky Writing Over Athens by AL KNOUFF

Local fliers defend flying as productive recreation for business and time management. Athens sees 161 visiting aircraft this year, with pilots and passengers from Crooksville Cincinnati Huntington and Toledo visiting Ohio University area. A recent collision report notes an airplane and car crash critically injuring a student pilot, instructor, and car passenger.

Athens J. B. Carson Crooksville R. H. Wheat Cincinnati Ohio University M. C. Goodrich Wheat Goodrich Ronald Buckley A. C. Lawrence Joe Hull Aeronca Howard Mayes, Jr Huntington C. E. Holzer Mayes Holzer L. B. Gross Toledo Waco Lloyd Lloyd Gross Ohio State Journal

Relief Funds Near Exhaustion For October Aid

A Nelsonville led delegation of 50 to 100 people gathered at the relief office as relief orders for the last two weeks of October began. Officials said funds from bond issues and state matching aid will run dry by year end unless a 3.68 mill levy passes in November. About 1,400 families or 6,000 people are being served, with October expenses likely equal to September’s 17 000 and August’s 8 000. A meeting with the county board of commissioners was arranged to review individual cases and overall relief needs.

Nelsonville Relief Office Sylvester Davis Henry Windle Athens Davis Fred Shafer Charles Jordan Board of County Commissioners Jordan Board of Commissioners

Athens Walton League to Hold Special Tuesday Meeting

Athens Chapter of the Izaak Walton League will meet Tuesday at 7 30 PM in City Hall. Officers say members will consider business of unusual importance to the group.

Athens Izaak Walton League

John Lavelle Dies Sunday in Columbus

John Lavelle 85 died Sunday night in Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus. He lived in Athens 12 years while with the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and moved to Columbus after retirement. Survived by six sons and daughters, 18 grandchildren, five great grandchildren. Funeral at St. Pauls Athens Wednesday nine, burial St Marys Little Hocking 11:30.

John Lavelle Francis Lavelle Athens Thomas J. Lavelle Amesville Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Mr. Lavelle McConnelsville Cutler Old B. & O. Railroad Co Kilvert New England Cecelia Murphy Decatur Township Washington County W. A. Lavelle Frankfort Ind Thomas J Francis

Plaintiff Wins Suit For Money And Foreclosure

Common Pleas Judge O F Rowland ruled in favor of Cora Bent of Little Hocking in a money and foreclosure suit against Franklin G McGirr Orland E McGirr and Lelia M McGirr. The court awarded $625.10 plus interest and ordered recovery within three days of sale of property in Troy Township to settle the debt.

Common Pleas O F. Rowland Cora Bent Little Hocking Franklin G. McGirr Orland E. McGirr Lelia M. McGirr Troy Township

Record Low Fall Temperature Sets Early Chill

A fall low of 27 degrees was logged Sunday night, five degrees below freezing and four below the prior low. By noon Monday the temperature had risen to 65 degrees as warmer conditions moved in.

Democratic Meeting At Canaanville Grange Hall

A Democratic meeting is scheduled for Friday at 8 p.m. at the Canaanville Grange Hall. A social hour will follow and the public is invited.

Canaanville Grange Hall

Wheat farming employs more workers worldwide

A report notes that wheat farming provides employment to more people globally than any other paid occupation.

30 Projects Listed for Youths in CCC

Plans by U S Forest Ranger R J Schaar Athens District list over 30 CCC projects for Nelsonville camp in cooperation with Camp Supt James R Seward. Work runs through next June 30 and covers Athens District Wayne National Forest within 45 miles of Athens with recreation areas trails dams parking and erosion control.

U. S R. J. Schaar Athens CCC Nelsonville James R. Seward Schaar Forest Service U. S. Forest Service Frank Crow Columbus Wayne National Forest Ares Athens District National Forest

Olive Tablets Advert Promote Constipation Relief

An advertisement urges correcting faulty living habits to prevent constipation and promote digestion. It promotes Olive Tablets by Dr Edwarda Olive Tablets as a vegetable remedy stimulating liver bile, claims 20 years of success, and lists prices 15 30 60 cents with a call to test tonight.

Edwarda F. M. Edwards

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