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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1940
Page
5
Representative Spence announced a program by the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to offer long term loans to states and municipalities for stream pollution cleanup. The loans, likely at 3 percent interest, would fund interceptor sewers disposal plants and related works.
The Ohio U S Route 50 Association voted a list of about ten road projects for Route 50 and 50 Alternate to be sent to the State Highway Department. Key items include relocations near Coolville and Athens, elimination of the B&O crossing at Guysville, and straightening curves on 50 Alternate at Sharpsburg Hill. The group, spanning Cincinnati to Belpre, aims to unite communities behind the program.
Medical advertisement touts Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a safe diuretic to flush waste and acids from kidneys. Claims include improved sleep and relief from back ache puffy eyes and burning during urination for 35 cents per box.
Dr Anton Boisen renowned religious psychiatrist will address the Athens County Ministerial Association Friday at 11 am in the Presbyterian manse at 15 N College St. He visits Athens guest of Rev Fred E Luchs and serves as chaplain at Elgin mental hospital.
Mrs. McNeill passed away Thursday with cousin Miss Bertha Jackson of Blanchester present. Funeral services are set for Friday at 3 PM at Dowler and Ferguson Funeral Home led by Rev. Fred E. Lachs. Cremation in Columbus Saturday and interment at Arlington Cemetery near Washington DC.
Athens endured the coldest mid September in memory as residents sought warmth. Coal dealers reported surge deliveries for furnaces while housewives used extra blankets and discarded summer wear. Weather observer Mrs. C N France noted a high of 65 and a low of 45 with noon at 60.
Mrs Rebecca Friday aged 90 died in Cincinnati after an accident at Mackinac Island that caused a broken hip and death eight days later. Her will funds scholarships at five Cincinnati junior high schools, administered by their principals, to aid children of needy families with weekly stipends.
Disabled American Veterans chapter 37 meets at the Armory with Commander Ernest McGraner announcing an officer election. Refreshments will be served and all members urged to attend.
Gallaher’s Drug Store in Athens offers two large bottles of Good Old Mohawk for 9 1/2 cents at a four week supply or one bottle for 49 cents. The ad claims relief for tiredness and liver related symptoms with a full refund if not satisfied.
Mrs. Fannie Romina aged 80 died at her Torch area home after a two month illness. Survived by daughter Mrs. Cyrus Jones Torch four sons Arthur and Austin Ath en Lyndon Francis at home eight grandchildren five great grandchildren. Burial Saturday 10 30 at Torch in charge Rev E B Dean. Friends may call after 3 PM Thursday.
Vacancies will be filled at Chanute Field Rantoul Dll Scott Field Belleville Ill and Lowry Field Denver Colo Applicants must have completed at least 14 units of high school study and have experience as a shop instructor or shop supervisor Full details on exam requirements and application forms are available from J L C Kelley Secretary of the Board of U S Civil Service Examiners at the Athens post office
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