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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1935

Page

5

Athens Democratic Committee Endorses Frebault for Postmaster

The Athens County Democratic Executive Committee votes to endorse Frebault for Athens postmaster, replacing Bardin who cannot serve. The action also endorses Frebault for county election board and six deputy registrars for 1936, with terms through 1940 and 1936 respectively.

P. Frebault Sohabyes Athens County Democratica Dan A. Bardin Bardin Georges. Myers Jordan Katherine Hartley Amesville D. H. Shafer Nelsonville A. B. White Coolville P. H. Sweeney Albany Co. E. Handley Glouster C. L Jordan Athens Athens County Democratic Francis P. Frebault Frebault

Fire in Chimney Smothered by Steam

The Athens City fire department was summoned to 220 West Union Street to extinguish a chimney blaze. Firemen generated steam in the chimney with water to smother the fire, causing no reported damage. Mrs. Thelma Bean of Athens Route 4 underwent a minor operation at Sheltering Arms Hospital on Wednesday.

Athens City Fire Department Russell Hall West Union Street Thelma Bean Athens Sheltering Arms Hospital

Athens Eagles Hear Substitute Speaker

About 100 members and friends of the Fraternal Order of Eagles heard Leo King of New Lancaster speak on lodge history and policies in the lodge room Wednesday night. King, a trustee for the state area and county administrator of aid for the aged, filled in for M L Brown who could not attend. He described the lodge’s origins and growth and urged legislation to aid workers as part of the national organization’s new project to stabilize employment. Other program speakers included J L Duncan Gordon Gray Paul Shannon and Herman Luckoff.

Order of Eagles Leo King New Lancaster King M. L. Brown The Eagles J. L. Duncan Gordon Gray Paul Shannon Herman Luckoff

Last day for personal taxes Oct. 25

G. D. Gorham Athens County treasurer says October 25 is the final date to pay personal taxes for the second half of the tax year. A Nelsonville city bond resolution seeks approval for a $30 000 storm sewer project to be financed by general obligation bonds.

G. D. Gorham Athens County Nelsonville Ohio State of Nelson Ville Istaca Board of Elections Athens Aunty General of Ohio Etene Council

Ohio University Band To Play at Marshall

Ninety band members led by Curtis W. Janssen will travel to Huntington for the Ohio University Marshall football game. The group will not wear uniforms due to delays and will perform from the stands without marching. The Ohio Club cheering section plans a debut at the Dayton game on Oct 26.

Curtis W. Janssen Ohio University-Marshall Ohio Huntington Ohio Club Dayton

Izaak Walton League to Meet at City Hall Next Tuesday

The Izaak Walton League will hold a regular meeting at City Hall next Tuesday at 7 15 oclock. The group will decide whether to hold a Halloween party or discontinue its preparations at that session. London entertainer Miss Lulu Craston claims the honor of world s only woman circus clown.

Izaak Walton League Lulu Craston London England

Funeral for Mrs Sams Will Be Held Friday

Funeral services for Mrs Nancy Williams Sams who died Tuesday night at her son Howard's Harmony Road home will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at Clarks Chapel. She leaves sons Howard Clarence both of Athens and Alonzo Russell in Dayton. daughters Mrs Harry Welch Athens Mrs William VanMeter Luhrig Mrs A Perry Salem Mrs Clem Pruden Longstreet James and Frank Carpenter Barberton and Elghis Carpenter London. 13 grandchildren.

Nancy Williams Sams Howard Harmony Road Clarks Chapel Howard and Clarence Athens Harry Welch Alonzo and Russell Dayton William VanMeter Luhrig A. Perry Salem Clem Pruden Longstreet James Frank Carpenter Barberton Elghis Carpenter London

Court News and Probate Actions in Common Pleas

In Common Pleas Court Zora Barnhart administrator of Daniel McPherson’s estate was awarded 1250 dollars plus interest and costs from the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company. Martin Russell pleaded not guilty to larceny and was released on a 300 dollar bond. Herbert F. MacClanahan v Frost et al settled at plaintiff’s cost. Hocking Coal v Bosworth proceeding. In Probate Court Bank of Athens officer Forsyth authorized to transfer estate assets totaling about 17 314.03 face value and 17 553.06 appraisal to Athens First Methodist Church. Myrtle Gettle named guardian of Frances M. Gettle, a minor.

Zora Barnhart Daniel McPherson Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company, Corporation Martin Russell Herbert F. MacClanahan Guy Frost Hocking Coal Company Everett Bosworth F D. Forsyth Bank of Athens, N. B. A Martin F. Mansfield Athens County Probate Court Athens

Junior High Art Club Elects New Officers

Athens Junior High School Art Club met Wednesday afternoon to plan future activities and elect new officers for the year. Florence Elkins was chosen president Jo Ann Tompkins secretary treasurer and Juanita McGrath social chairman with Miss Helen Cornwell as club instructor.

Athens Junior High School Florence Elkins Jo Ann Tompkins Juanita McGrath Helen Cornwell

Halloween Social at Lottridge Schoolhouse

A Halloween social will be held Saturday night October 19 at o'clock at the Lottridge schoolhouse. The pupils will present a program.

Lottridge

What’s On The Air WLW CBS Radio Listings

Radio program lineup for WLW CBS features Dick Tracy Jack Armstrong Singing Lady Orphan Annie and more. Planners include Paul Whiteman News Dark Town Meetin and Amos n Andy with musical numbers by Lucrezia Bori and Guy Lombardo among others.

Dick Tracy Jack Armstrong Bob Newhall Lowell Thomas Amos ‘N Andy Lilac Rudy Vallee Death Valley Death Valley Crusaders Shields Orch Paul Whitemen Paul Whiteman Piorita Orch Piorite Orch WLW CBS

Fall Festival Carnival Booths At Athens High

Junior High students present a Fall Festival with authentic carnival booths and games in the high school gym. Seventh to ninth graders run shooting gallery, doll rack, treasure hunts, and golf, with prizes, sales, judging by local staff. Construction began after school today, with sponsors named.

Athens High School Oliver L. Wood Sherman Gilmore Mary Connett Lucille Duffee Mary Marwick Eugene Cottle Olive Carpenter Bertha Albert Ruth Giesen William Bryant Wayne Henderson Edith Stocklin Edna Zick Robert Emmett Robert Essex

Albany Club Plans New Scout Troops

The Wednesday Club of Albany heard two speakers on the Scout movement and formed a troop committee. Deputy Commissioner J. W. Long narrated Scout history and growth while Mrs. Thor Olson outlined the Athens Girl Scouts. First troop meeting set for Oct. 23 with M. H. Macfarian as chairman. The Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and Garden Club will share the meeting place. the Girl Scout troop has already held one meeting.

Wednesday Club of Albany O. D Dailey J. W. Long Thor Olson Athens Girl Scouts M. H. Macfarian Boy Scouts Girl Scouts Garden Club Wednesday Club

Girls Hike to Athens State Hospital Grounds

Athens Junior and Senior High School girls hiked to the Athens State Hospital grounds after noon Wednesday. Supper was cooked over a large campfire. Suzanne Dan ford, hiking manager, and Eth el McEwen, instructor, led the event, the fourth in a ten part series.

Girl Athletic Association Athens Athens State Hospital Suzanne Danford Ethel McEwen

Occasional Showers Predicted for Tonight in Athens District

A stray shower is forecast for tonight in the Athens district with a small temperature drop anticipated tomorrow. Current conditions remain in an Indian Summer pattern with temperatures staying above 80 degrees.

Athens

Allentu Prescription Promises Fast Relief for Rheumatism

An advertisement touts Allentu as a swift acting cure for rheumatism neuritis sciatica and lumbago caused by excess uric acid. It claims pain relief within 48 hours and urges readers to ask for the 8 ounce prescription at minimal cost.

America

Martha Meister Leads High School Discussion

Martha Meister president led a Girl Reserve meeting at Athens High School on Wednesday noon with a discussion titled How Can I Get the Most Out of My High School Life. Special music included a solo Deserted sung by Mary Anne McVay with Alice Bardin at the piano. Next Wednesday public notice announced a Girl Reserve Day and a recognition service for new members at the high school.

Martha Meister Girl Reserve Athens High School Mary Anne McVay Alice Bardin

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