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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1938

Page

5

Republicans To Regain 50 to 60 Seats in Congress Says Dancey

Captain S N Dancey, Republican speaker on national issues, told Athens High School audiences that Republicans will regain 50 to 60 seats in Congress this fall as a repudiation of the New Deal. He warned of centralized power and urged votes for Taft and Bricker, citing Michigan as an anti New Deal example and criticizing welfare programs and social security finances. The meeting moved indoors from City Hall due to rain with Mayor Cornell introducing the speaker.

Athens Congress Dancey Capt S. N. Dancey Michigan Washington Republic Dancy Republican Party Lauds Bricker Taft America Robert Taft United States Senate John Bricker Ohio WPA NYA White House Roosevelt Iou’s Barkley Kentucky Thomas Oklahoma United States J. W. Wilson Republican Executive Committee Gordon Gray E. LeFever Glouster Francis White Nelsonville C. C. Cornell

Poor Spot To Be Intoxicated In City Center

John Gleason at 132 W Washington St was arrested for intoxication in front of the City Building. He faced Mayor C C Cornell who fined him 10 dollars and costs. Fred Tippie was jailed by Mayor Cornell for intoxication after unable to pay the same fine and costs.

John Gleason Washington St C. C. Cornell Gleason Fred Tippie Cornell

Expert to Address Dairymen of County Meetings

Meetings for dairymen seeking efficient production will be held at the Athens Grange Hall on October 26 and November 2 at 8 p m. Ohio State dairy specialist Ivan McKelly will discuss the industry which accounts for over half of Athens County farm revenue. Talks titled Herd Management and Dairy Cattle Feeding are planned for Oct. 26 and Nov. 2 respectively.

Athens Grange Hall Ivan McKellys Ohio State Athens County

Cincinnati Officer Inspects Athens Recruiting Station

Lieutenant Commander E. B. Oliver visited the local recruiting station in Athens today. He discussed plans for the upcoming Navy Day observance set for October 27 with local officials.

E. B. Oliver Cincinnati Athens

Senior 4-H party at Athens Grange Hallhaunts and plans

Twenty five people attended the senior 4-H party at the Athens Grange Hall last night. Organizers announced a masquerade for October 31 and held talks on Friendship by Louise Blackburn, Howard Starlin, and Anna Starlin. John Sheridan led a dress discussion while Halloween colored refreshments were served.

Athens Grange Hall Louise Blackburn Howard Starlin Anna Starlin John Sheridan

Credit Talks: Character Capacity and Capital

The article defines three key credit factors. Character determines trustworthiness and past obligation behavior, Capacity reflects ability and business skill, and Capital alone is insufficient without resources to pay.

Zanesville Hosts Progressive Education Study Conference

Zanesville County Superintendent F. J. Taylor will direct a Guidance discussion at the Progressive Education Study Conference in Zanesville on Oct 21-22. Kenneth C. Ray of Zanesville Schools chairs the event and invites Athens County teachers to attend. Ray presides Friday at 8 p m when Dr. Goodwin Watson of Columbia University speaks on What Is Progressive Education.

F. J. Taylor Zanesville Taylor Kenneth C. Ray Athens County Ray Goodwin Watson Columbia University National Progressive Education Association

Lilac Bush Blooming Twice This Year Near Athens

At Mrs. Della Shaw’s home near Athens a lilac bush is blooming for the second time this year signaling an unusual warm spell. The display marks an unusual late season bloom in the yard.

Della Shaw Athens Shaw

Truck Driver Fined for Misuse of Dealers Plates

Elmer F Poston RD3 Athens was fined 50 dollars and costs for misuse of dealers plates on a coal truck. Forty dollars of the fine were suspended. Poston was arrested by State Highway Patrol members yesterday while using dealers plates.

Elmer F. Poston

Fire fighting course added to Atlantic City school

Atlantic City vocational school will add a fire fighting course to its curriculum. The program covers basic fire fighting and the maintenance of fire apparatus and equipment for young students dreaming of becoming firefighters.

Atlantic City N. J

Lobdell Will Leaves Widow California Life Interest

The will of George E. Lobdell of Chico provides that if he dies before his wife she may use all his property for her life, provided she remains in California. The document was filed for probate in the local probate court.

Chico Cal George E. Lobdell California

Post Office worker Higgins favors sleep and adventure tales

F D Higgins a longtime Athens Post Office employee values sleep and adventure stories that keep him awake. He has filled many Post Office roles since 1930, often substituting and working long days across departments. Higgins prefers indoor clerk work for warmth and variety, despite uncertain future prospects.

F. D. Higgins Post Office Higgins Athens

Texaco Dealers Conference Draws Hundreds in Berry

Approximately 200 Texaco agents and dealers gathered at Hotel Berry for a Berry conference. Distributors and station owners from Athens Perry Morgan Meigs Gallia Jackson Ross and other counties learned of new products and enjoyed social time. Leaders included Charles H. Russell Harry W. Craig A B Bingham E M Tomlinson C H Coe W N Martin and O M Newton. Joseph Vance and Stanley Christy won quiz prizes.

Texaco Hotel Berry Ohio Athens Perry Morgan Charles H. Russell Middleport Meigs Gallia Harry W. Craig A. B. Bingham

Commissioners Plan To Start Lunch Program

County Commissioner Walter Maccombs visited New Straitsville School in Perry County to study the WPA school lunch program. He said a similar effort will be launched in Athens County. The program will be sponsored by the commissioners and boards of education and run by the WPA, with lunches provided at schools where most needed.

Walter Maccombs New Straitsville School Perry County Maccombs Athens County Navy Commissioners and Boards of Education WPA

Pealer to Address Nelsonville Democrats in Public Square

Mayor Winfield S. Pealer, a Democratic speaker, will address a Nelsonville Democratic meeting on Saturday night at 7 30 from the Dew House porch in Public Square. Other speaking events include John Morgan in Carbondale tonight and another in Buchtel Friday night.

Winfield S. Pealer Public Square Nelsonville Dew House Carbondale Buchtel John Morgan

Flag Ceremony Before Wayne Game at Ohio University

Pershing Rifles ROTC unit will raise the flag before the Saturday football game with Wayne. They assemble in front of the Armory with seven high school bands and the university band, marching through Court St to the stadium for the 1 50 p m ceremony led by Cadet Lieut Colonel Arthur DeLuca.

Pershing Rifles Ohio University Wayne University Court St Arthur DeLuca

Prowler Reported At Theta Upsilon Sorority House

Captain Charles Maple and Patrolman Leslie Bradfield responded to a call at 16 FE Union St. for an attempted entry at 3 30 this morning. Police could not locate the prowler.

Charles Maple Leslie Bradfield Theta Upsilon FE. Union St

Scarlet Fever Cases Reported in County Areas

Dorothy Bache the county health nurse reports two scarlet fever cases released in Carthage and Guysville with one new case at Frost.

Carthage Guysville Dorothy Bache

How To Curb Reducible Rupture Plan Ad Offered

An old advertising notice offers a method to curb reducible rupture. Readers are invited to send their name and address to Box 810 Adams NY to receive a plan and a 16 day trial. The copy promises relief without lost time from work and pleases with simple, effective use.

Adams N. Y

Character witness issue stalls court in Nelsonville case

In the state versus four Nelsonville men over an alleged July 23 attack on Anna Clark of Columbia Ave Athens the admissibility of reputation evidence is debated. The judge defines community as the Columbia Ave area while defense counsel seeks a city wide scope. Witness Dewey Whyte testifies he met Clark the night of the incident and denies force by defendants.

Nelsonville Anna Clark Columbia Ave Athens John Kelso Mrs. Clark Whyte Hostetter Floyd Denny John Bolin Denny

Republicans Hold Shade and Buchtel Rallies In Athens County

The Athens County Republican Women’s Club will skip their Friday meeting due to a Shade event. Judge O F Rowland and J Silbaugh will speak at Buchtel, while Prof T N Hoover addresses the Shade gathering.

Shade and Buchtel Athens County Republican Women’s Club Charles Evans O. F. Rowland Common Pleas Court John Silbaugh State Shade T. N. Hoover

All-Bran touted as daily cure for constipation

An advertisement explains constipation as caused by low bulk in diet and promotes Kellogg's All-Bran as a non drug solution. It emphasizes daily intake, ample water, and notes All-Bran is produced by Kellogg's in Battle Creek and sold by grocers.

Kellogg's Battle Creek

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