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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1940

Page

5

Democrats Rally in Jacksonville County Meeting

A political rally in Jacksonville draws Democrats and local figures to urge high turnout for Roosevelt and party candidates. Oral Daugherty criticizes Bricker and praises the New Deal while John P. Kelso cites Jenkins voting record. Local officials and supporters in Athens County praise party leadership and mobilize voters with a post meeting lunch.

Kelso Jenkins Athens County John L. Lewis CIO Roosevelt John H. Preston Charles H. Bayless Harry Dust Annavee Nanna Ruth Burdette Stratton A. K. Walker Fred Burdiss A. L. Pritchard C. G. Dew Alfred Brown Jacksonville

Local 5096 Nominates Leaders as Wage Rule Enforced

At a United Mine Workers Local 5096 meeting in The Plains nominations were set for Division 1 District 6 offices with Thomas Price and Dellas McGee for vice president William Morris for international board member John Wyckoff and H T Rainey for district board members. A resolution declares any truck mine worker not proving payment of the union wage will be dropped from local membership, announced by President Fred Gabriel and Secretary Mike Krivusti.

United Mine Workers of America the Plains Thomas Price Dellas McGee William Morris John Wyckoff H. T. Rainey Fred Gabriel Mike Krivusti

Headquarters unit to leave Thursday for Camp Shelby

The Headquarters Detachment, Second Battalion, 166th Infantry U S Army will depart Thursday at 8 15 a m by special train for Camp Shelby Hattiesburg Mississippi for a year of training. The detachment includes First Lieut. Harold F Chadwick Second Lieut Everett E Barnhart Staff Sgt Daniel E Phillips and Privates Ernest W Brown Amos B Christian William L Insche Robert N McKibben Thomas L Murphy Edward L Cable. The train will gather several units en route and is due at Camp Shelby Friday at 4 50 p m CST. Since Oct 15 the detachment has trained in leadership discipline first aid interior guard duty hygiene and military courtesy plus daily marches. Last Athens meal is at 6 30 Thursday morning and visitors may attend the Armory reception tonight from 7 30 to 11 30.

166Th Infantry U. S. Army The National Guard Camp Shelby Hattiesburg Miss Harold F. Chadwick Everett FE. Barnhart Techaxtoot Gunish Daniel E. Phillips Ernest W. Brown Amos B. Christian William L. Insche Robert N. McKibben Thomas L. Murphy Edward L. Cable Pullman Malta McConnellville Marietta Athens Chillicothe Washington Court House Cs.t Battery C Chadwick

Social Security Agent To Be Here Thursday

A representative from the Nelsonville Social Security Office will visit Athens on Thursday October 24. He will meet interested employers and employees to discuss the amended Social Security Act and provide information at the Employment Security Center Court Street from 1 to 2 PM.

Nelsonville Social Security Board Athens Court St

Republicans To Meet At Shade In High School Auditorium

A Republican gathering is set for Shade on Thursday at 7 30 p m in the high school auditorium with former Attorney General C C Crabbe as principal speaker. County candidates will attend with entertainment and refreshments. The Tablertown event moved to November 4.

Shade C. C. Crabbe Tablertown

Miners of Millfield to Meet on Saturday

Local 1205 United Mine Workers of America will hold a meeting in Millfield’s Community Hall Saturday at 1 pm. President Arthur Triplett and secretary treasurer William Sisson announced the session will nominate international and district board members and discuss important business.

United Mine Workers of America Millfield Arthur Triplett William Sisson International and District Board

Wilson and McNutt Sentenced to Ohio Penitentiary

Arthur Wilson of Cleveland and Austin McNutt of Canton were taken to the Ohio Penitentiary in Columbus after pleading guilty to theft indictments. Wilson admitted stealing two suits of clothing from J. L. Beckley and Son in June, while McNutt admitted stealing well drilling equipment from Athens County drillers. Deputy Sheriff Charles Evans escorted them to the penitentiary after sentencing by Judge O. F. Rowland. Clara Mosley of Cleveland was sent to the State Reformatory for Women at Marysville for a similar indictment.

Arthur Wilson Cleveland Austin McNutt Canton Common Pleas O. F. Rowland Ohio Columbus Charles Evans Wilson J. L. Beckley and Son Clara Mosley State Reformatory For Women Marysville McNutt Athens County

Local Health Notes From Sheltering Arms Hospital

Mrs Ruth Harrah underwent a major operation Sunday at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Miss Anne Keating emergency appendectomy Monday night. Mrs Doris Shafer had a similar operation last night. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Collins parent of a son born at 1130 last night. Mr and Mrs Joseph Dukeman parents of a son born this morning at 1030. Sidney Kierns and John Dowler released from hospital. Miss Anna Mansfield and Mrs Lena Powell and baby daughter released yesterday afternoon.

Ruth Harrah E. State St Sheltering Arms Hospital Anne Keating University Terrace Ohio University Doris Shafer W. Carpenter St Kenneth Collins W. Washington St Joseph Dukeman the Plains Sidney Kierns Millfield John Dowler Morris Ave Anna Mansfield Athens Lena Powell

Youths to view The River film at New Straitsville high

New Straitsville youths will view The River a Paramount release next Monday evening at 7 30 in the high school auditorium. The film shows soil erosion caused by water and havoc from uncontrolled rivers.

NYA New Straitsville Paramount

Prize Lists Announced For Halloween Festival

The Athens Kiwanis Club and Junior Chamber of Commerce announced prize lists for Halloween events on Oct 31. Prizes include $2 first and $1 second for costume and group categories, dancing contests, a jitter bug, and window soaping prizes donated by Court Street merchants. The festival features a parade from President and Court Streets to Athens High School field with costume judging and games.

Athens Kiwanis Club Junior Chamber of Commerce Washington Parade Norman Dean Fred Sanders Windows Earl Beckley H. C. Dorman Arthur Cornwell Gerald M. Kyle James Lewis Sabo Harry Lackey Floyd Wolfe Car House James Scriven E. L. Nye D. M. Goddard Charles M. Drollinger Irvin D. Quick Athens President and Court Sts Athens High School Quick Court St Union

Examples of Americanism by President James urged active citizenship

Dr. Herman G. James of Ohio University urged rededication to Americanism at an Elks Americanization program in Parkersburg. He defined Americanism as humility tolerance conviction and service and urged defense preparation participation in elections and youth instruction, noting Queen Victoria learned Hindu at 70.

James Herman G. James Ohio University Queen Victoria British Empire

Veterans Chapter to Meet at Armory Thursday Evening

The Conrath-Bean Chapter of Disabled American Veterans will hold a meeting at the Armory Thursday at 7 30 p m to plan the annual forget me not drive on November 9. Refreshments will be served.

Conrath-Bean Chapter Disabled American Veterans of the World

So Soothing Lee Mint Soothes Skin Irritations

Lee Mint ointment advertised as a white cream that relieves chapped rough skin windburn cracked lips and nasal irritation from a head cold. The ad claims fast relief and urges readers to buy from their druggist.

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