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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1940

Page

5

Delegation To Willkie Rally Highlights Athens County visit

Athens County sends a large delegation to a Willkie rally in Jackson. The event featured introductions of candidates and campaign leaders, a student band, and extensive planning by the Jefferson Howe American Legion post for food booths and supplies.

Athens Messenger Athens Ohio Athens County Willkie Jackson Thomas Jenkins Bricker General Committee Luther M. Jones Edwin A. Jones Katharine McKee Globe Iron Co Jenkins Charles Jones Jefferson Howe American Legion Ralph Camp L. L. Cherrington

Willkie rally coordinator Edwin A Jones greets Athens delegates

Edwin A Jones, active in arranging the Willkie rally, welcomes Athens County delegation at the Republican headquarters in Jackson. He stands beside the Willkie special train as the presidential nominee arrives.

Jackson Edwin A. Jones Katharine McKee Athens Athens County Willkie

Esta Burnside Dies Tuesday

Mrs Esta Mariam Burnside aged 52 died at her home 95 Washington Street at 10 20 last night after a year long illness. She resided in Athens 15 years and was a member of Apostolic Faith Nelsonville. Survived by husband Leon Burnside four daughters Ada Barnhart Thelma Foreman Florence Lee Opal Sharp a son Wilfred Burnside ten grandchildren five sisters Blanch Rohrbaugh Effie Willis Della Stahl Edna Hawk Elsie Miller and a brother Edmund Caresy. Funeral Friday at two ooh Apostolic Faith Church Richland Avenue with Rev Shafer Nelsonville. Burial Clarks Chapel Cemetery. Friends may call at home.

Esta Mariam Burnside Washington St Athens Apostolic Faith Nelsonville Leon Burnside Ada Barnhart Thelma Foreman Clarks Chapel Florence Lee Columbus Opal Sharp Ceredo W. Va Wilfred Burnside Marion Blanch Rohrbaugh East Liverpool Effie Willis Della Stahl Edna Hawk Pomeroy Elsie Miller Sumner Edmund Carsey Richland Ave Shafer

Athens Driver Fined for Vehicle Tag Violation

George Milliron of Athens was fined $25 and costs by Magistrate T R Bennett after being charged with operating a motor vehicle with tags issued for another car. Milliron was arrested Sunday by Constable R C Walker on U S Route 33 in Dover Township.

George Milliron Athens T. R. Bennett Milliron R. C. Walker Dover Township

Hollis to Preach Midweek Service at Church of God

The Rev. Herman F. Hollis of Londonderry Ohio will deliver the midweek sermon at 7 30 tonight in the Church of God on Hocking Street where Rev. E Nicholas serves as pastor.

Church OF God Herman F. Hollis Londonderry, O Hocking St E. Nicholas

Crowds from Athens County Seen At Jackson Event

A large turnout from Athens County including Charles G. O Bleness J W Dyke Wilson Ural Westfall and many families varied names attended in Jackson yesterday with local officials and residents among the observers. The list spans Nelsonville Glouster Coolville Amesville and other towns reflecting broad county support and community turnout.

Athens County Jackson Charles G. O'Bleness J. W. “Dyke” Wilson Ural Westfall Rufus Hopkins R. W. Finsterwald A. B. Roe Roger Jones C. L. Jones G. K. Bush H. T.hi Westfall George Whiley Vernon Vickers Bert Barnes

Minersville Holds Two Parties For Halloween Fundraiser

On Thursday October 31 adults are invited to a mask party at the Minersville Recreation Center with prizes an old fashioned square dance and a mock wedding dancing until 11 o clock Sandwiches and sweet cider sold to raise funds Friday night a party for children features music by the Minersville Ramblers

Minersville Minersville Ramblers

Local man fined for intoxication by city mayor

Jim Hale of W Washington Street was fined $10 and costs by Mayor Cliff Cornell this morning after an intoxication charge. Hale, arrested yesterday by Police Chief E S Finsterwald on W Washington Street, remained jailed to serve the fine and an additional $12.45 from a previous offense.

Jim Hale W. Washington St Cliff Cornell Hale E. S. Finsterwald W.washington St

Two Die in Collision Near Urbana

James J. Stokes aged 67 and Hattie Elizabeth Stokes aged 58, both of Toledo, were killed in a head on collision yesterday five miles south of Urbana on Route 68.

Urbana James J. Stokes Hattie Elizabeth Stokes Toledo Here

Elements Change Color on Statue of Liberty

Bronze Statue of Liberty shows a grayish green patina from long exposure to weather. The surface has developed a deposit altering its color over time.

Rosa Ferguson Dies at Charleston

Rosa Ferguson wife of J L Ferguson died Tuesday morning at Charleston where the family has resided recently. She leaves a daughter Mrs Catholin Winns of Belle West Virginia and a sister Mrs F M McHarg Athens Route 6. Funeral services are set for Thursday at 10 am at Asbury Methodist Church Charleston with later rites at 2 pm at W Union Street Cemetery Athens conducted by Rev Gilbert Courtney. Burial follows in Athens cemetery.

Rosa Ferguson J. L. Ferguson Charleston Chauncey Ferguson Methodist Church Order of Eastern Star Catholin Winns Belle W. Va F. M. McHarg Athens Asbury Methodist Church W. Union St Gilbert Courtney

Pleasant Valley Ladies Aid Meets At Jones Home

The Pleasant Valley Ladies Aid Society met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jones in Chauncey for a potluck supper with thirty three attendees. Rev Baughn spoke on the church and Janet Blackford performed accordion numbers. Next meeting set for Nov 4 at Mrs Eila Wood.

Pleasant Valley Pratts Fork Pearl Wood Cecil Cooley Athens Ed Brooks Earl McKinley Middleport James Hallett Son Nelsonville Milt McKinley Arthur Goodin Cecil Gyum Pleasanton Pearl Goodin Charles Gyum Fisher James Cheadle Pearl Chapel Hebbardsville Edward Pugh Navarre

Piano string counts in a grand piano explained

The article states a grand piano typically has about 222 strings. It notes twelve of the lowest keys use one string each, around twenty keys have two strings, and the remaining keys each have three strings.

Plan To Study Marketing of Poultry Eggs in Athens

Four lessons on marketing poultry and eggs will be led in Athens by R E Cray from Ohio State University with R R Starbuck coordinating. Sessions set for November 22 28 and December 5 12 at the Athens Grange Hall. The course extends last summer’s marketing studies and aims to boost prices through cooperative egg marketing and informed poultrymen participation. District reps MeelinTurf Stewart Dixon Hope and Dodd represent Athens County in regional talks.

Athens R. E. Cray Ohio State University R. R. Starbuck Athens Grange Hall Athens County Ohio Starbuck Mr. Cray Starbuck and Athens Poultry D. C. MeelInturf Stewart Edgar Dixon Coolville Alton Hope Reice Dodd

Fire logs available from East Side school elm

Elm on East Side school grounds, deemed a menace, is being cut to stubs and hauled away. Superintendent H C Pendry announced the wood will be sold to the first volunteers who haul it from the site, with logs chopped into convenient lengths.

Supt H. C. Pendry

Eight Children Undergo Tonsillectomies At Local Hospital

Edward Shannon was admitted to Sheltering Arms Hospital for medical treatment. Eight children had tonsillectomies this morning including Edna Mae Poston Jean Poston Billy Breese Margaret Ann Robinson Jerry Miller Patricia Robson Abellabell Cohen and Jimmy Grandy. Mrs Mildred Hughes and infant son and Charles Wilfong were discharged.

Edward Shannon W. State Sr Sheltering Arms Hospital Edna Mae Poston Jean Poston Richland Ave Billy Breese N. Court St Margaret Ann Robinson Buchtel Jerry Miller Glouster Patricia Robson Shade Clarabelle Cohen Jimmy Grandy the Plains

Sarah Carsey Dies at Athens Home Tuesday

Mrs. Sarah Haislet Carsey, age 0, died at her home 20 Elliott St Athens after a year of illness. Survived by husband George, son P J Tucker of Huntington WV, three stepsons Robert Rolland Dwight Carsey of Columbus, sisters Mrs David McKee Logan and Mrs Mary Halpenny Columbus, brothers Wesley Haisley Ports mouth Albert Haisley Columbus Charles Haisley Steubenville, buried in W Union St Cemetery after First Methodist Church service conducted by Dr John W Danford.

Sarah Haislet Carsey Elliott St Carsey George P. J. Tucker Huntington W. Va Robert, Rolland Dwight Carsey Columbus David McKee Logan Mary Halpenny Wesley Haisley Portsmouth Albert Haisley Charles Haisley Steubenville Harry Tucker First Methodist Athens John W. Danford W. Union St

West Siders Use PTA Prize Money for Halloween Party

The first grade of West Side School earned a dollar for the most parents at the last PTA meeting. They will spend the prize on their Halloween party tomorrow. Shirley Daft, Jerry Galvin, and Billy Penn brought pumpkins and carved jack o lanterns. Each pupil will bring a paper sack to make a mask.

West Side PTA Shirley Daft Jerry Galvin Billy Penn

Republican meeting at Chauncey high school tonight

A Republican gathering will be held in the Chauncey high school auditorium Friday night November 1 at 7 30. County candidates will be introduced and a good speaking program arranged. Motion pictures will be shown and lunch will be served.

Chauncey

Taft to Speak on NBC Tonight, 9 to 9 30

United States Senator Robert A. Taft will address listeners on NBC Blue Network from 9 to 9 30 this evening. The broadcast highlights a GOP voice amid national political chatter and emphasizes taft's appearance on a national radio platform.

United States Robert A. Taft NBC

Halloween Benefit Party at Marshfield Grange Hall

The New Marshfield Summit Grange will sponsor a Halloween party at the Grange Hall on Thursday October 31. Refreshments will be served and prizes awarded. Attendees are asked to wear masks.

New Marshfield Summit Grange Grange Hall

Citizenship meeting set for Nelsonville Friday night

A Citizenship meeting will be held Friday evening November 1 at 7 30 in Red Men's Hall Nelsonville. Principal speaker will be Mr Peter Frisby Stewart. All unemployed and relief recipients are urged to attend. Mr Sylvester Davis will serve as chairman.

Red Men's Hall Nelsonville Peter Frisby Stewart Sylvester Davis

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Eleanor Edith H. L. Atkinson Tenth David Ingalls Cavaman CTS Kentucky Harold H. Burton United States Senate Katherine Kennedy Brown Dayton Republican Glee Club of Columbus Jackson High Sam Warren Wellston Harry Simmons Risley Harry Risley Georgia Kilpatrick County Recorder Murray City Joseph Slingluff Dwight Shumate Athens Flying Club Ranklers Hens Pharmacy N.court ST Esta Burnside Federal Deposit Insurance Corp GOP Harry Jacoby A. R. Hope O. D. Hooper James Whaley Wink Wakefield Fannie Shafer Ernest Coe C. O. Gibson Julia Ruth Ida Lemley Alma Hudson Hanna Brookins Nora Sams Pearl Lanston Mary Stanton Francis White R. G. Purrington Marion Morrison R. J. Studer A. D. Townsend Lee Jones Franz L. Woodworth Georgia Hickman Fred Wheaton George Johnson Vern Vorhes Eva Carter Cletus Chappel Clarence Cramer William Matheny Glen Olson Lawrence Swearingen Joseph Wien Frank MacCollister Buzz McCollister Ward Cunningham France Clyde Hines Damon Jones Charles Beckler Charles McGlone Carl Bell Anthony Pettiford Carl Fortney George King Amesville David Pickard Frank Chapman Harry Richards George Evans Mary Bobo Peabody Lydia Fenze Ray Smith George Patterson Richard Helen Hooper Milo Stalder George Bateman Welch Harry Kelly Mary Kessinger Mabel Barnacutt Mardo Corbett John Wyckoff Harry McKinstry Grace Deissle E. C. Bibbee Joan Ryder Clyde Parrish George Sands Foster Cornwell E. W. Bingman Maud Kittsmiller Ray Duffee Claudis Chappel Ray Bobo William Chappel Lillie Fuller O. T. Dailey Faye Cline Fern Wingett Eldon Dailey Albany O. K. Parrett Gene Kay Don Strawn Anna K. Price Barnhart G. E. White Herbert Rice George Pilcher Jesse Hibbard Nora Sands Bob James Cumley Lillian Cumley Milton Chappell Charles Bethel Pearl Helwig Frank Betts Erma Betts Ruth Klingenberg Beatrice Carter Andrew Kolenick Andrew A. H. James George Carr George, Jr G. T. Wilkinson Dennis Jones R. E Flossie Hart FE. A. Jacoby Tom Henry James Lewis G. W. Ackley Ozier Charles Williams Orlin Hooper Carlos Cameron John Woolley Jack Jesse Henderson John Deem A. H. Whittacre P. Yocum Chesterhill Fred Friend William Robinette C. E. Corwin Luster Cordway Ruby Durst Rudolph Isselstein FE. A. Person Roy Hawk Harold Rose J. M. Chappel Clarence Creamer Carrie Cox Beatrice Adams William Martin William Christman Cornell Athens Kiwanis Club Junior Chamber of Commerce Irvin D. Quick Athens High School Court St Suueat Auiny Avi Tcimmichlaly Izzy Lewis Sabo Carl House Harry Lackey Floyd Wolfe John Danford C. M. Gill Robert G. Dawes L. W. Roberts Logan's Book Store University Quick's Pharmacy Central University Shop East Side J. L. Beckley and Son Ohio Fuel Gas Co Lamborn Studios Southern Ohio Electric Co Cornell's Figg Dress Shop Clifford Men's City Loan University Elementary Burnett and Smith Co Carpenter Hardware Co Zenner's Milldeck Shoe Colonial Finance Co Buckeye Luster Fought and Co C. D. Shafer Co F. J. Beasley Co Floyd Prince Quick Washington Union Sts Harper C. Pendry Athens City Caromel Carter Dor. E. Lefever Republican Ohio University State Hospital Agriculture Pol. Adv Sarah Carsey West Siders Marshfield Optometric Service Supreme Court Cleveland Plain Dealer Cincinnati Post Columbus Dispatch Ohio State Bar Association Ohio State Federation of Labor Four Railroad Brotherhoods Charles B. Zimmerman Springfield, Ohio Guy Dowler Charles W. Dowler Arthur Dowler Martha Lou Tom Jim Morris Avenue John W. Dowler
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