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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1940

Page

5

Ramsey warns U S may fall to inside job Nazi plan

E C Ramsey European correspondent for decades addressed the Athens Rotary Club warning that German leaders view conquering the United States as an inside job. He described Nazi moves across Europe, the risk of British departure to the continent, and urged strong U S unity to aid Britain.

Athens Messenger ATHI U. S Rotary Arsenals Ramsey E. C. Ramsey Athens Dives United States Great Britain United Britain England America New York France

Stansbury Named State Veterinarian to Fill vacancy

Columbus Ohio Dr James L Stansbury of Athens named department veterinarian by State Vel Director Charles L Sherwood to serve in a 3300 position during G S Mechlings year long leave for National Guard training He will oversee disease control work on animals at state institutions.

Columbus Charles L. Sherwood James L. Stansbury Athens R. G. S. Mechling Sherwood Stansbury

Democrats To Meet Athens County Women At Gard Home

Democrats To Meet Athens County Women at the home of W. L. Gard 82 West State Street Wednesday at 7 30 p m All Democratic Women urged to attend for an important message from their county chair woman Also an advertisement for Adlerika laxative from Athens Pharmacy touts quick bowel relief and gas pain relief with ten years of use.

Athens County W. L. Gard W. State St Athens

Temperature Edges Up in Athens Area

The Athens area rose to a high of 62 today from Monday's 52 as reported by weather observer Mrs. C. N. France. Monday night’s low dipped below freezing. showers in the Ohio Valley were forecast for Wednesday with warmer temperatures expected Friday and Saturday.

Athens C. N. France Ohio Valley

Davey Bricker clash over Ohio schools and taxes

An editorial attacks Bricker and defends Davey over the School Foundation Law and school funding. It claims Davey protected school finances, left funds for notes, and accuses Bricker of diverting money to the General Revenue Fund. It urges voting for Davey and Democratic honesty.

Bricker Davey Ohio

Four Arrested On Driving Without Tail Lights

Four people were arrested in Dover Township by Constables Fred Russell and R C Walker for driving cars with no tail lights. Each paid fines of one dollar plus costs by Magistrate T R Bennett. Named arrestees include Clarence B Dover Ohio University student, Clarence Swartz Guysville, Charles W Orme Millfield bus driver, and Georgia Frances Betts McConnelsville.

Dover Township Fred Russell R. C. Walker T. R. Bennett Clarence B. Dover Ohio University Clarence Swartz Guysville Charles W. Orme Millfield Georgia Frances Betts McConnelsville

Food distribution at York Townhouse in York Two

George Robey announced surplus commodities will be distributed to relief clients at the townhouse in York Two on Friday October 25 from 8 am to 3 pm. After 3 pm the commodities return to the Athens warehouse and will not be issued to clients who do not call at the appointed place.

York Two George Robey Athens County Athens Robey

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate in Athens County Ohio

TheState of Ohio Athens County Common Pleas Court Case No 17550 Charles H Williams vs Nettie Bretz et al. sale scheduled at the east door of Athens Court House on Monday November 25 1940 at 1 30 PM. 36.39 acres more or less in Canaan Township Willow Creek with exceptions including one acre to Elza W Hill and coal rights. appraised at 600 with minimum bid two thirds and terms cash. Sheriff Charles W Bayless with Deputy Esther B Gross and attorney O K Parrett.

Nettie Bretz Athens Ohio Canaantown Elza Vv. Hill Willow Creek Canaan Township Charles W. Bayless Athens County Esther B. Gross Oo. K. Parrett

Willkie Day Plans Set for Hill Property near Jackson

Plans for a Willkie rally in Ohio center on the Hill property south of Jackson along Route 35 near Globe Iron Co mine. The site offers 40 acres level space plus 50 acres of parking with adjacent fields, to accommodate a large crowd. Traffic control will involve State Patrol and local law enforcement in a coordinated effort.

Jackson Gallipolis Globe Iron Co Jones Oscar Williams Oak Hill State Highway Patrol Ohio John Downing Middleport Athens

Halloween Festival Aims to Curb Vandalism in Athens

The Athens Kiwanis Club with the Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsors a Halloween festival on October 31 for city youth. A costumed parade leads to the high school field for games and cash prizes. A window soaping contest assigns Court Street windows to grades two through six with prizes for top entries.

Athens Kiwanis Club Junior Chamber of Commerce Athens Ohio Irvin D. Quick Kiwanis Festival Committee Quick Athens High School Lewis Sabo WPA Court St Union Washington

Cruelty Charged in Divorce Action by Marie Olds

Marie Olds sues Edward Olds in Common Pleas Court alleging extreme cruelty and neglect since July. They married in Jacksonville in December 1931 and have an eight year old son. She seeks restraining order to prevent disposal of household goods and support for herself and child.

Common Pleas Court Marie Olds Edward Olds Jacksonville

Revival to Continue at Wesleyan Methodist Church

Revival services under Rev. Donald Fisher of Marengo Ohio will run another week at Pratt Street First Wesleyan Church. Friday Saturday and Sunday evenings will feature the Marion College varsity quartet with Thomas Russell, a chalk artist, giving demonstration pictures at each service.

Donald Fisher Marengo, O Pratt St. First Wesleyan Methodist Church Marion College Marion Ind Thomas Russell

Inoculations Planned for Diphtheria and Smallpox

The Athens City County Health Office announced inoculations for children against diphtheria and smallpox will be held tomorrow morning at Coolville Torch and Hockingport.

Coolville Torch Hockingport Athens City-County

Isselstein to Lead in Red Cross Drive

Attorney Rudolph J. Isselstein was named Athens County Roll Call Chairman for the Red Cross. He will oversee chapters in Nelsonville Glouster and surrounding towns and announce appointments soon. Roll Call begins November 11 with Roll Call Sunday November 10. He also joined the county executive board chaired by Dr Blaine R. Goldsberry.

Rudolph J. Isselstein Athens County Athens County Red Cross Isselstein Red Cross Nelsonville Glouster The Blaine R. Goldsberry

Alice Nichols Dies At Home At 78

Mrs. Alice McLead Nichols aged 78 died at her home 32 12 Smith St early today. She leaves son Cecil McLead of Athens and daughters Edith Davis Velda Antle of Athens and May Hunter of New Marshfield. Funeral at Wesleyan Methodist Church Pratt St Thursday at 2 p.m. Rev. E. C. Kenney officiates. Burial Union. Friends may call after 6 p.m. tonight.

Alice McLead Nichols Smith St Cecil McLead Athens Edith Davis Velda Antle May Hunter New Marshfield Wesleyan Methodist Church Pratt St E. C. Kenney Union

Raymond Windle Paroled by Ohio Parole Board

In Ohio, 38 inmates were paroled and 14 released conditionally today by the Parole Commission. Among those freed with crimes and release dates by county is Athens inmate Raymond Windle, charged with shooting to wound and released on June 1.

Columbus Ohio Penitentiary Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission Athens Raymond Windle

Templar Commandery To Meet Wednesday

Athens Commandery No. 15 Knights Templar will hold its monthly meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the Masonic Temple. Refreshments and social hour will follow the meeting. Visiting Sir Knights will be welcome, an announcement says by Darrell H Sams commander.

Athens Knights Templar Masonic Temple Darrell H. Sams

Wild Geese Sighted Over Athens in V Formations

Clarence Colmer of the Athens Ice and Storage Co reports two large flocks of wild geese flying northeast overhead Monday afternoon. The birds moved in V formations and their calls carried for miles, Colmer said.

Athens Clarence Colmer Athens Ice and Storage Co Colmer

Bond offering for Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co.

Public offering of 29 million dollars of first mortgage 3 1 4 percent bonds at 107 was announced in New York. The syndicate led by Dillon Read & Co plans to use proceeds for refunding.

New York Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co First Mortgage Dillon, Read & Co

Rupture Facts and Non Surgical Care Guidance Ad

The notice explains rupture can be serious but reducible with simple care. It invites readers to requested information from W. S. Rice, Inc. Dept. 107 P Adams NY for a new booklet, offering to cover distribution costs with a ten cent contribution if desired.

Rice, Inc P. Adams N. Y

Bar Proprietor Bound Over on Refusal to Serve Colored Man

Steves Varnes proprietor of the Wonder Bar in W Union Sr was bound over to Common Pleas under bond of 200 after pleading not guilty before Magistrate T R Bennett to a charge of unlawfully refusing to serve food to Charles Harris colored of Cutler Ohio This incident centers on a racial discrimination complaint filed in the local court.

Steves Varnes Wonder Bar W. Union Sr Common Pleas T. R. Bennett Charles Harris Cutler

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