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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1937

Page

5

Ohio University Day Opens Northwest Territory Celebration

Ohio University Day will be observed in Athens on October 27 as the opening event in the Northwest Territory portion of the 150th anniversary celebration. Representatives from Ohio Indiana Illinois Michigan and part of Wisconsin will attend. The program includes an afternoon address a concert by the Ohio University Band and a history talk.

Ohio University Athens Northwest Territory T. N. Hoover Ohio Indiana Ilinois Michigan Wisconsin Ohio University Band Federal Commission of the Congress Ohio Co Alexander Hoover Gordon K. Bush C. M. Gill P. F. Good Len B. McCune R. G. Dawes

Doanville Couples Obtain Marriage Licenses

Harold Yates 21 of Doanville and Miss Lillian Coon 18 of Doanville apply for a license. Floyd Bailey 20 of Glouster, a filling station attendant, and Aud rey Ivers 17 of Glouster, daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Ivers, apply for a license.

Harold Yates Doanville Lillian Coon William Coon Floyd Bailey Glouster Audrey Ivers Fred Ivers

Democrats To Meet In Waterloo Township Club

A Waterloo Township Democratic Club meeting is set for next Monday at 7 30 PM in the K P Hall New Marshfield announced president Richard Wilson.

Waterloo Township Democratic Club K. of P. Hall New Marshfield Richard Wilson

Outdoor Safety Film Trailer Comes to Athens Friday

The Ohio State Safety Council presents a free outdoor film and sound show at Athens Airport on Friday night September 17 at 8 o'clock. The program features films including And Sudden Death Hit and Run Driver and Safety for Sale, promoting highway safety and better lighting to reduce night fatalities.

Ohio State Safety Council Athens Paramount Feature Randolph Scott Frances Drake Ohio Swiftair Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co

Man Fined and Trial Set for Louis Long Tomorrow

Woodrow Steele of Athens Route 5 was fined $5 and costs in Mayor Len B. McCune’s court after pleading guilty to intoxication. Louis Long of Athens faces trial tomorrow night in the mayor’s court on a driving while intoxicated charge following a Sept. 8 arrest and Sept. 9 arraignment.

Woodrow Steele Athens Len B. McCune Louis Long

Hospital Notes From Sheltering Arms

Mrs. Sarah Jagers mother of John Jagers of W State St is at Sheltering Arms Hospital with a fractured left hip from a fall. Alice Prater of Carbondale had a surgical operation yesterday. Katherine Stevers of 204 W State St had a minor operation yesterday and was released. Mrs. Mary Tewksbury of Carpenter and Mrs. Clara Hillan of The Plains, who had operations on Sept 10, are in good condition today. Mrs. P O Nichols was discharged from the hospital today.

Sarah Jagers John Jagers W. State St Sheltering Arms Hospital Alice Prater Carbondale Katherine Stevers Mary Tewksbury Carpenter Clara Hillan the Plains P. O. Nichols

Elks Sponsor Troop for Boy Scouts at Athens Home

Athens Elks Lodge voted to sponsor a Boy Scouts troop at the Athens County Children's Home. A committee of Elks will arrange the organization and oversee the troop.

Athens Elks Lodge Athens County Elks

Alva Rowland Omitted From Canaan Township Trustee List

The Messenger notes Alva Rowland was omitted from the published list of township trustee candidates. Rowland is seeking election to a four year term as trustee of Canaan Township.

Alva Rowland the Messenger Canaan Township

Boys Plan Camporee For Hock Hocking District Scouts

Athens Kiwanis Club sponsors a two day Scout Camporee at Athens County Fairgrounds on Sept 24 and 25. Scouts gather by 5 PM Friday with a board of review at 6:30 PM. Activities include patrol contests, camp setup, campfire snake dance and songs, Saturday events from reveille at 6:30 AM to closing ceremonies at 4:15 PM, with parades, field events and a mass game.

Hock-Hocking Athens County Fairgrounds Athens Kiwanis Club Board of Review

Mrs. Paul Ulichney Dies in Sheltering Arms Hospital

Mrs. Paul Ulichney 45 of The Plains died 5 30 last night after surgery at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Born in Czechoslovakia she came to the United States in 1911 settling in Athens County. Survived by husband two sons Paul and John two daughters Elizabeth and Mrs Mike Vessalo mother Mrs Mary Nivanoc and many brothers. Funeral Friday at 9 in St Pauls Athens with Mt Calvary Cemetery burial. Rosary Society to meet at The Plains Thursday night.

Paul Ulichney the Plains Sheltering Arms Hospital Czechoslovakia Athens County Paul John Elizabeth Mike Vessalo Mary Nivanoc John Nivanoc Jessup St. Paul’s Catholic Church Athens Mt. Calvary Cemetery The Rosary Society

McClear Opens New Men’s Wear Store in Schine Building

The McClear men’s wear chain opens a new store this Saturday in the Schine’s Theater Building. It offers hand tailored suits, top coats, and furnishings with a full stock of men’s apparel.

McClear Men's Wear Schine’s McClear

Halloween Mischief Backlash Blames East Side Youths

Mayor Len B. McCune blamed early Halloween mischief on East Side youths who damaged two street lights at Morris and Maplewood and stole lawn mowers. He suggested cool weather sped their minds and warned parents would be held financially responsible while children face Probate Court.

East Side Len B. McCune Morris and Maplewood Aves McCune

Committee names observe Constitution's 150th anniversary

Postmaster J A Isselstein of Deanville announces a planning committee for observing the 150th anniversary of the Constitution formation. The slate includes Fred Thompson Perry Cosgrove Miss Irene McDowell Charles Connor Samuel Covert Robert Birtcher Harry Simmons Sr Clyde Simmons Miss Bertha Nixon Grace Covert William Hoskins Rudolph J Isselstein.

J. A. Isselstein Deanville Fred Thompson Perry Cosgrove Irene McDowell Charles Connor Samuel Covert Robert Birtcher Harry Simmons, Sr Clyde Simmons Bertha Nixon Grace Covert William Hoskins Rudolph J. Isselstein

SAR Meeting Set for Thursday Evening at Legion Home

Sons of the American Revolution will meet Thursday night at 7 30 in the American Legion home on S Court Street. The report notes the African secretary bird efficiently attacks and kills large snakes.

SAR Sons of the American Revolution American Legion S. Court St

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