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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1937

Page

5

Public Invited To See Waterloo State Forest Tour

A Waterloo State Forest tour is set for Saturday November 6 announced by Ross Wright Athens County extension agent. F W Dean extension forester and M L Carr Waterloo Forest superintendent will lead the trip to show state forest activities and work. The 447 acre Waterloo forest includes native hardwoods and 27 varieties of evergreens with contact at the extension office.

Waterloo Waterloo State Forest Ross Wright Athens County F. W. Dean M. L. Carr Waterloo Forest Wright Agricultural Extension

Peterson's Ointment Ad Promises Quick Relief

An old advertisement extols Peterson's Ointment for eczema and itchy skin with promises of relief or a money refund. It claims benefits for itching feet and cracks between toes and urges readers to visit druggists for purchase.

Peterson

Justice Johnson Fines Man for Corn Stealing

Wilbur McDonald of South Can aonville pled guilty to corn stealing charged by George Ford of Athens. He was fined 31.83 dollars including 12 bushels of corn after arraignment before Justice J. C. Johnson. He already faced a 15 dollar fine by Mayor Len B. McCune for driving without a license. McDonald has two jail terms to serve and cannot pay the fines. a non support charge will be sent to the Athens County Grand Jury now in session.

Wilbur McDonald South Canaonville George Ford Athens J. C. Johnson Len B. McCune McDonald Justice Johnson Athens County Grand Jury

Ohio University Quartet Performs at Athens Rotary Meeting

The Ohio University male quartet consisting of Charles Floyd Addison Dixon William Johnson and Howard Carlisle sang before the Athens Rotary Club at Hotel Berry Monday. Ben Cox accompanied them and they are coached by Prof. P L Peterson of the School of Music faculty.

Ohio University Charles Floyd Addison Dixon William Johnson Howard Carlisle Athens Rotary Club Hotel Berry Ben Cox P. L. Peterson School of Music College

Veterans To Elect Officers for Year

Conrath Bean Chapter No. 37 of the Disabled Veterans of the World War meets at the Armory club room Thursday evening October 28 at 7 30 for officer elections for the coming year with musical entertainment and refreshments. Commander Clarence Parker urges all members to attend.

Conrath Bean Armory Club Clarence Parker

University official questioned over council eligibility

Athens Ohio Republican councilman P F Good faces removal actions after Mayor Len McCune contends his state university employment makes him ineligible to hold council seat. McCune cites Good as coordinator in printing at Ohio University and seeks possible salary restitution.

P. F. Good Athens Len B. McCune McCune Good Ohio University Frederick H. Krecker McCu Krecker Columbus John Rood Lawhead Press Treasury

C C Kerr Injured in Fall at Home

C C Kerr aged 72 at 72 N High St fractured his ankle this morning when he fell on stairs from the second floor. He was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital. Mrs Martha Holmes at 215 W Washington St was admitted for observation Tuesday night. Harry N Comer of Coolville had an appendicitis operation Tuesday afternoon. Mrs Charles Mullins of Jacksonville had a surgical operation Tuesday morning.

C. C. Kerr N. High St Sheltering Arms Hospital Martha Holmes W. Washington St Harry N. Comer Coolville Charles Mullins Jacksonville

Court Hearing Set for Kathryn Lutz on Abandonment Charge

Kathryn Lutz, a Glouster district resident, faced a court hearing in Probate Court before Judge Louis Tyroler after being arrested near Nelsonville by Sheriff Charles Bayless. She remains in the Athens County Jail pending Thursday's hearing.

Kathryn Lutz Athens County Louis Tyroler Glouster Charles Bayless Nelsonville

Grand Jury Near Finish After Four Day Deliberations

Athens County grand jury enters final phases of its four day session with over 90 cases presented by Prosecutor Harold J. Rose and a report expected Thursday afternoon.

Athens County Grand Jury Harold J. Rose

Amesville Masonic Lodge to present Master Mason degree

Work in the Master Mason Degree will be given Thursday night at o o'clock at a meeting of the Amesville Masonic Lodge. There will be two candidates, officers of the lodge announced. After the degree work, oysters will be served and a social hour will be enjoyed.

Amesville Masonic Lodge

Athens Police Seek Stolen Gray Sedan

Athens police search for the ownerless gray two door sedan belonging to John Jagers of West State Street, reported stolen from in front of a residence around 8 30 last night.

Athens John Jagers W. State St

London drive against funeral racketeers announced

Scotland Yard plans a wide campaign targeting funeral racketeers who lure bereaved relatives with promises of lavish funerals on easy payment terms after death announcements.

London Scotland Yard

Davey Sends Greetings To Ohio U Celebration

Gov. Martin L. Davey sends a telegram to Ohio University for an October 27 celebration at Memorial Auditorium. He asks State Director Deitrich to represent the governor and praises the university’s long, honorable history and high usefulness.

Ohio University Martin L. Davey Memorial Auditorium Alleghenies Deitrich

Dynamite Stolen From Suburban Shack Sparks Local Fear

Residents of a Winnipeg suburb report twenty sticks of dynamite missing from a shack local police suspect possible theft by children or safe crackers. The town faces uneasy nights as investigators search for culprits amid limited leads and safety concerns.

Winnipeg Man

New Farm Butchering Bulletins Issued in City

Two bulletins in regard to farm butchering are available at the agricultural extension office in the Post Office Building. They are Pork covering home killing cutting and curing and Meat on buying preserving cooking and carving. A meat canning demonstration will be held at the Athens Grange Hall on Tuesday afternoon November 9.

Agricultural Extension Athens Grange Hall

Principal Wood Presents Cuba Florida Georgia Scenes to Hi Y

Principal O L Wood entertained Athens High School Hi Y members at a noon luncheon and meeting. He showed technicolor film of Cuba Florida Georgia and local scenes and gave an account of Cuba's historical and political background. Dwight Riley presided. 33 members attended.

Cuba Florida Georgia O. L. Wood Athens High School Dwight Riley

Dupler Sues for Divorce in Athens County Court

Lawrence K. Dupler of Athens files for divorce from Mildred B. Dupler in common pleas court alleging gross neglect. married in 1924 they have three children. A separate item notes a box supper masquerade at Canaan Grange Hall on Friday October 29 at 7 30 p m with instructions for boxed food and masking. public invited.

Athens County Canaanville Canaan Grange Hall

WPA Display Arranged at School Here

The Rufus Putnam School auditorium hosts twelve WPA exhibit booths for District No. 3 as part of the Southeastern Ohio Education Association meeting. Activities shown include adult education, recreation, housekeeping aid, nursery schools, mine sealing, libraries, sewing, and historical records surveys. The Federal Writers’ Project will issue an eight page pamphlet detailing WPA work in 17 counties. The display is open to the public and teachers with hours Thursday evening, Friday afternoon and evening.

Rufus Putnam E. Union St WPA Southeastern Ohio Education Association Works Progress Administration Southeastern Ohio Federal Writers’ Project

Christian Church Dinner Tonight Marks 50 Years

The Christian Church celebrates 50 years of preaching with a Wednesday dinner on October 27 at 6 pm. Rev. Reed Downs will deliver the anniversary talk. The potluck event invites public attendance.

The Christian Church Reed Downs

Athens Ends Corn Plague With End-O-Corn

In three weeks thousands of Athens residents conquered corn and callous troubles using End-O-Corn. Visit The Athens Pharmacy or any good drug store, use tonight, tomorrow will be fine, and it claims to work for all.

Athens

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