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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1938

Page

5

White Posed as Democrat at Coolville Campaign Meeting

Democratic candidates for two Athens County courthouse posts attacked Republican opponents at a Troy High School gathering in Coolville. Judge Louis Tyroler alleged Francis White once posed as a Democrat in Vinton County. Richard Wilson cited a contracted eight cents a mile for Stratton’s auto use as sheriff. George Banks urged a reform record while Ellenwood backed Bulkley Sawyer and other Democrats. Wooley discussed switching from Republican to Democrat.

Athens County Troy High School Coolville Louis Tyroler Francis White Vinton County Richard Wilson Charles Stratton Tyroler Amos I. Garrison Republic Board of Elections White Secretary of State McAthur County Board of Elections Leach Wilson Stratton George Banks Willard W. Ellenwood Robert J. Bulkley Charles Sawyer Cc. E. Keller Troy Township Central Committee John DeMolet Athens John Preston Carman Church D. A. Bardin William Sisson Ira Whitmore County Board of Commissioners H. A. Wooley

Club Leaders Receive Pins at Athens County 4-H meeting

Ohio State University assistant state 4-H Club leader Co C Lang addressed Athens Grange Hall gathering of Athens County advisers. Sixteen leaders received service pins as Rev. Earl Cowen presided. Demonstrations on color selection were given by Esther Phillips and Bernarda Williams. Pins and years served were listed for 16 advisers, led by Rev. Earl Cowen with 12 years and others from 11 to one year.

Co. C. Lang Ohio State University Athens County Athens Grange Hall Earl Cowen Esther Phillips Bernarda Williams E. F. Dailey Albany William Finsterwald Athens H. R. Jacoby W. L. Heston Ernest Grosvenor Agnes Terrell Lenna Bradbury Madelon Jandes Dale Mosier E. M. Baughman

Be Happy You Live in U S Boys Club Meeting Athens High

The Hi Y Club at Athens High School met at noon with 50 boys present. Superintendent Harper C Pendry urged appreciation of life in the United States. President Gerald Ramsey led the meeting and announced committees for the year: Program Dan Bardin induction John DeMolet service Warren Cooper publicity George Gilham conferences and camps Wilbur Swank jewelry Paul Gordon chairman.

Athens High School Harper C. Pendry United States Gerald Ramsey Dan Bardin John DeMolet Warren Cooper George Gilham Wilbur Swank Paul Gordon

Students Build Booths For Fall Festival At Athens High

Students work under Mr A A Nellis to erect booths for the Fall Festival at Athens High School Friday night. Decorations are set, judges Miss Mary Connett and Mr Oliver L Wood will award prizes to top booths. Rex Koons and his orchestra provide music for dancing.

Athens High School A. A. Nellis Mary Connett Oliver L. Wood Rex Koons

Ohio University Freshman Sophomore Tug of War Set Friday

Freshman and sophomore men will contest a rope battle at 4 p m on the Athens State Hospital grounds. A 400 foot rope will divide the classes with a wet outcome for the loser. The Ohio University Band will play and Blue Key sponsors award the battered bucket trophy. A seniors challenge may follow in the fall.

Mittee Athens State Hospital Ohio University Blue Key National Honor Fraternity

Athens Girls Testify in Nelsonville Attack Case

State rested its case against four Nelsonville youths accused of attacking Mrs. Anna Clark in Athens. Three 16 year old Athens High School girls testified they were taken for a ride by the defendants last May and that attempted assaults occurred after a country ride. One girl said liquor was given to her and she became intoxicated.

Nelsonville Anna Clark Columbia Ave Athens Common Pleas Court Floyd Denny Ralph Tennehill

Sidewalk Vandalism Emerges After WPA Workmen Leave

Athens police seek suspects involved in ruined sidewalks built by WPA workers. Vandalism includes sticks and stones thrown into fresh cement and sticks used to write in the surface after the workers departed.

Athens

Challenges At Athens Armory Drill By 134th Field Artillery

The 134th Field Artillery Ohio National Guard staged an interior guard duty drill at the Athens Armory. Soldiers posted guards and reliefs, practiced guard mount, and responded to general orders while non commissioned officers led 15 minutes of close order drill and a first aid and hygiene lecture. First Lieut. Albert Carmichael announced that unit cannons would be loaned to Ohio University ROTC for decorations at their Military Ball.

Athens 134Th Field Artillery Ohio National Guard Albert Carmichael Ohio University Rotc

Mrs Rebecca Gardner Dies at Barberton

Mrs Rebecca Gardner aged 75 died at Barberton after a 10 month illness. She lived in Carbondale until a decade ago and was widow of John Gardner. Survived by son George, daughter Mrs Louis Daugherty, three Barberton grandchildren, sister Mrs S F Beverage and brother Edward Banks of Athens. Funeral at Carbondale Church Saturday at 2 pm with burial in Asbury Cemetery.

Athens Rebecca Gardner Barberton Carbondale

Eileen Chapman Remains at Mt Vernon State Hospital

Athens County commissioners voted to keep 16 year old Eileen Chapman at Mt Vernon State Hospital for another month. Hospital officials had said she could go home after 20 weeks but the decision followed a quarantine at her Coolville home due to scarlet fever in the family.

Athens County Eileen Chapman Mt. Vernon State Hospital Little Eileen Coolville

Fight Bands Parade for High School Day at Ohio University

Seven bands from Southeastern Ohio high schools led by the Ohio University Band will parade through Court Street Saturday afternoon before the Ohio Wayne football game as part of the first annual High School Day at the university. The Armory start at 1 p.m. will feature bands from Athens Chesapeake Gallipolis Logan Middleport Murray City and Rutland, totaling 371 members. Guests at the game include 25 high schools such as Albany Amesville Athens Bidwell Chesapeake Gallipolis Greenfield Harrisonville Jackson Junction City Logan Marietta McLain ey Middleport Murray City Nelsonville New Marshfield Pomeroy Rutland Stewart Toronto.

Ohio Ohio University Court St Ohio-Wayne University Armory Athens Chesapeake Gallipolis Logan Middleport Murray City Rutland Albany Amesville Bidwell Carbon Hill Chauncey-Dover Corning Franklin Greenfield Harrisonville Jackson Junction City Marietta McLaney Nelsonville New Marshfield Pomeroy Stewart Toronto

Sixth Graders Have Hay Ride at East Side School

The East Side Elementary sixth grade enjoyed a hay ride last night from 6:30 to 8:30 with 15 cent admission and candy suckers for each pupil. Principal Wayne Mathews supervised as a chaperon while Sue Rowland and Margaret Chapman managed arrangements. The Echo staff election selected Ursula Green as editor and includes multiple grade students in roles such as sports editors and editors across departments.

East Side Wayne Mathews Sue Rowland Margaret Chapman the Echo Ursula Green James Haning Jimmy Stemple Bobby Cable Bonnie Sams Barbara Elkins Sally Armstrong Donald Bingman Tad Grover Ted Lohrman Alice Vercoe Kathryn Hess Nella Belle Fouty Ned Cameron Paul

Federal Man To Speak Here on Farm Program

John B. Wilson of Washington DC, representative of the agricultural conservation association, will discuss the program and background of the agricultural administration Monday afternoon Oct 24 at 1 PM at the First M E Church. Representatives from 22 counties are expected. community and county committeemen are urged to attend. The meeting is open to the public.

John B. Wilson Washington, D. C Agricultural Conservation Association The Agricultural Administration M. E Peing

Youngsters warned to stay off railroad tracks in safety drive

The Association of American Railroads distributes posters and a pamphlet urging children to avoid rail property. It highlights risks from hopping trains to dragging sticks on cars and warns most deadly accidents occur near victims' homes. Parents, schools, and youth groups are urged to reinforce the rule to stay away unless authorized.

Association of American Railroads Walkuicom Railroad Railroad Association Boy and Girl Scout Organization

WPA Workers Meet at Fairgrounds Sunday

A district WPA workers meeting occurs Sunday October 23 at 2 p m at the Athens County Fairgrounds. Speakers include two Columbus men and representatives from the Hocking and Sunday Creek Labor Council.

WPA Athens County Fairgrounds Columbus Hocking and Sunday Creek

Meigs County Scouts Will Receive Honors

The Meigs County Boy Scout court of honor is at Pom eroy High School this evening at 7 30. Frank Johnston Harry Ohlinger and Lewis Reibel lead the event with troops from Pomeroy Middleport Syracuse Racine and Chester to receive awards.

Meigs County Pomeroy High School Frank Johnston Harry Ohlinger Lewis Reibel Pomeroy Middleport Syracuse Racine Chester

Athens County Boy Scouts Honored at AHS Ceremony

The Athens High School hosted the semi annual Athens County Boy Scout Court of Honor last night. C. D. Samford led the event with talks on oath parts while E. F. Sells H. C. Pendry and others assisted in presenting merit badges and awards to district scouts from troops 50 to 77.

Athens County Boy Scouts Athens County Athens High School C. D. Samford Court of Honor H. L. Lorhman E. J. Arnold E. F. Sells H. C. Pendry W. P. Porter Ralph Dupler Max Wilson Emmet Anderson Hock-Hocking Athens Nelsonville Glouster Coolville Hockingport Frederick Brown Dwane Deem Jimmy Burt James Clark Roy Geisinger James Porter Kenneth French Leroy Murphy James Knight Eddie Bexfield Brenton Christman Richard William Russell Hall Ira Crawford Donald Skeets Marvin Shumway Stanley Galbreath Jack White Ronald Kincade Max Douglas Ray Fairchild Andy McCaulsky Floyd Barber Foster Harry Arthur Mathews David Morris

Chauncey Prepares For Tough Buchtel Clash On Friday

Chauncey Dover Blue Devils drill for Friday's home game against Buchtel at Chauncey field. Emphasis on defense and blocking to curb Buchtel backs. Jack Smith addition strengthens the line while Lemons shifts to guard and Kozma to center. Dickie Lester earns praise for a strong outing at running guard.

Chauncey Joe Guerra Chauncey-Dover Blue Devils Buchtel Chauncey Field Jack Smith Joe Lemons Kozma Dickie Lester

Red Cross Organizes First Aid Classes at Millfield

The American Red Cross hosts an introductory First Aid course starting Oct 20 at 6 30 pm at West Side School Millfield. It runs 10 sessions of two hours. Sixteen year olds outside public schools may enroll free. attendance 80 percent required for a certificate.

Millfield American National Red Cross West Side

Chauncey Towery Visits Family as Ohio Hockey Club Wins

Chauncey Towery spends weekend with daughter Sylvia Dye and family in Greendale. Nellie Lowery hosts sister Effie Weekley and Pauline in Logan. Etta Roegge and family visit Pearl Lowery in Chauncey. Gloria Hintz captains Ohio University Hockey Club and travels to Delaware with team to beat Wesleyan. stops in Lancaster on return. Forest Rose Rebekah lodge in Chauncey to meet Thursday at 7 p.m.

Chauncey Pearl Towery Sylvia Dye Greendale Nellie Lowery Effie Weekley Pauline Logan Etta Roegge Clarence Roegge Nelsonville Pearl Lowery Gloria Hintz Ohio University Hockey Club Delaware Wesleyan Club Ohio University Club Lancaster Oliver Webster Hintz Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge P. Hall

Chauncey Man Makes Sorghum Supply This Year

Chauncey Milo C Stalder of Chauncey completed sorghum molasses production using an evaporator. About 425 gallons of juice were processed to yield 35 gallons of sorghum from about half an acre of cane assisted by Howard Taylor and Stalder's three sons Gilbert Carl and Joe along with Roger Gould.

Chauncey Milo C. Stalder Stalder Howard Taylor Morgan County Gilbert Carl Joe Stalder Roger Gould

Driver fined for faulty lights in Albany arraignment

Carl Blackwood of Albany was fined five dollars and costs after arraignment before Mayor C C Cornell on a state patrol charge alleging operation of a vehicle with insufficient lights.

Carl Blackwood R. PD Albany C. C. Cornell State Patrol

Navy Day Observance Plans In Athens

Extensive efforts are underway to celebrate Navy Day on October 28. John DeMolet is named chairman of the Athens Navy Day Committee. Navy recruiting officer Mr Blayer says civic clubs will be asked to participate. The note adds that in Africa and India, twins are often viewed as unlucky.

John DeMolet Athens Blayer Navy

Creomulsion Advertisement Claims Quick Cough Relief

An advertisement touts Creomulsion as effective for coughs chest colds and bronchial irritation. It promises to soothe inflamed mucous membranes loosen phlegm and reassures money back if unsatisfied. The ad urges asking for Creomulsion by name.

Dover News Briefs from Oregon Ridge and Bailey Run

Joe Toth and Bert Pallo of Oregon Ridge were in Chicago last week. Ricky Horvath of Oregon Ridge visited John Hubey on Sunday. Louis Pallo of Bailey Run stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Erdy on Monday. Viola Lenart Irene Hanning Betty Hanning and Marjorie Hanning of Bailey Run visited Mr. and Mrs. Joe Pallo on Sunday. Frank Erdy of Columbus joined visits with the Erdy households in Bailey Run and Steve Erdy of Oregon Ridge.

Oregon Ridge Joe Toth Bert Pallo Chicago Ricky Horvath John Hubey Louis Pallo Bailey Run Joe Erdy Viola Lenart Irene Hanning Betty Hanning Marjorie Hanning Joe Pallo Frank Erdy Columbus Joe

Russell Family Hosts Sunday Afternoon and Dinner

Elmer and Martha Russell entertained with a Sunday outing and 6 PM dinner at Millfield. Guests included Martin Stace Athens. Pete Stace Rose Hawkins Jackson Goett Goett family. Newton Russell. William Russell with John and Lance. and the Wemmer property transition noted.

Millfield Fimer Russell Martin Stace Athens Pete Stace Rose Hawkins Jackson Columbus Mary Goett Florence Goett Stephen Henry Goett Pomeroy Newton Russell Elmer Russell Martha Kathryn William Russell John Lance J. V. Wemmer

Chauncey Miner Injured in Fall After Move Home

Chauncey miner John Hook fell recently and broke two bones in the left knee. He is confined to his home. Daughters Laura and Mable Conant from Lancaster visited him last week. The Hook family, formerly of this area, moved back to Chauncey and occupy the M. J. Gardner home. Mrs. Hook has been in poor health for a year.

Chauncey John Hook Chauncey Miner Laura Mable Conant Lancaster Hook M. J. Gardner

Bowen family visits Louise Bowen in Columbus

Mrs Jake Bowen and family visited Louise Bowen in Mercy Hospital Columbus where she recovers from an appendectomy. Doctors expect a satisfactory recovery and a return home by week’s end.

Miss Bowen Chauncey Jake Bowen David Bowen Velma Mae Bowen Richard Frazier Chauncey Columbus Louise Bowen Mercy Hospital

Mrs Lulu Brown Browning Returns After Major Surgery

Mrs Lulu Brown Browning wife of Rev B C Browning pastor of Morristown Holiness Church has been returned home from St Francis Hospital Columbus after a major operation. She is making a satisfactory recovery.

Chauncey Lulu Browning B. C. Browning Morristown Holiness Church St. Francis Hospital Columbus

Greens Run Church Conference Sets Community Day Plans

The Church of Christ at Greens Run will hold a final conference tonight at 7 o clock to organize committees for Church Community Day on Sunday October 23.

Chauncey — Greens Run Church of Christ

Federal relief commodities to be distributed in Chauncey Friday

Relief commodities will be available in Chauncey on Friday October 21 at 9 am at the City Building. Clients must call for the commodities or their names will be taken from lists. Items include cabbage graham flour raisins and prunes. Officials in charge are Mayor W D Hines Marshal Lawrence Reeves and Dover trustees Harvey Courtney and William Smart.

Chauncey W. D. Hines Marshal Lawrence Reeves Dover Harvey Courtney William Smart

Revival Service At Pilgrim Holiness Church

Revvy Brown ing directs a revival service at the Pilgrim Holiness Church in New Floodwood with nightly meetings. Rev Charlie Hook serves as pastor of the Floodwood Church.

Chauncey Revvy B. C. Browning Pilgrim Holiness Church New Floodwood Charlie Hook Floodwood Church

Revival in Progress at Sand Ridge School

A revival is being held at Sand Ridge School each evening. Rev. John McNutt and Clarence Woods deliver the gospel message and Rev. Walter Martin leads the song service.

Chauncey Sand Ridge School John McNutt Clarence Woods Walter Martin

Mrs Chauncey hosts guests at Converse Street home

Mrs Thomas Oliver Chauncey entertained guests Tuesday at her Converse Street home. Attending were Mrs Jack Burge and Mrs Bernard Mellinger of New Floodwood.

Chauncey Thomas Oliver Converse St Jack Burge Bernard Mellinger New Floodwood

Adkins Family Visit Daughter in Columbus as She Improves

Chauncey Mr and Mrs O B Adkins and Mr and Mrs George Adkins with Lewis Adkins visited their daughter and sister Mrs Norman Nickell Dannie Adkins in Grant hospital Columbus. Her condition is reported improved.

Chauncey O. B. Adkins George Adkins Lewis Adkins Columbus Norman Nickell Dannie Adkins Grant Hospital

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