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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1940

Page

4

Athens County To Vote On Two mill Relief Levy

Athens County will hold a general election on November 5 to decide a two mill levy for direct relief. The levy aims to fund welfare needs and support a proposed Food Stamp Plan linked to federal funds, with county officials and the Surplus Marketing Administration coordinating efforts.

Athens County Bricker Ohio Coal Week Foundation O. K. Parrett Election Board Surplus Marketing Administration United States Department of Agriculture Athens Washington Washington County C. O. Gibson State Tax Commission Gibson WPA

Ohio Coal Foundation distributes fifty thousand three color seals

The Ohio Coal Foundation plans a week long campaign to distribute fifty thousand seals in three colors. Officers listed include president Charles Wallace of Glouster, Ernest Parker of Glouster, vice president Dr B B Mackley of Jacksonville, treasurer Charles Guinther of Jacksonville, and executive secretary Harry Mettler of Nelsonville.

Harry Mettler Nelsonville Foundation Ohio The Ohio Coal Foundation Charles Wallace Glouster Ernest Parker B. B. Mackley Jacksonville Charles Guinther

Mrs Blanche Stanley Undergoes Major Operation at Sheltering Arms

Sheltering Arms Hospital reports Mrs Blanche Stanley of Carbondale had a major operation today. Mrs Sophia Pilcher of Union Street returned from London Kentucky and will remain in Athens for several weeks.

Blanche Stanley Carbondale Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Sophia Pilcher Union St London

Nazi Invasion Delayed by Fog and Heat

Fog delays the invasion as British anti air defenses harry the raiders. Italian forces push 40 miles in three days on the western Egypt plateau while bomber attacks and skirmishes take a toll on the advancing column near the Mediterranean. Parched troops face 110 to 120 degree heat with scarce water. Buqbuq becomes a key inland landmark as Italian progress nears Alexandria.

Britain Egypt Mediterranean Buqbuq Alexandria

Conscription Talk Set by National Association Leader

Harry Collins Spillman of the National Association of Manufacturers will speak on conscription of industrial plants in preparation for war. The talk is Tuesday evening at 6 30 at the Prichard Hotel Huntington West Virginia. Sponsored by the Tri State Purchasing Agents Association with members from Athens Ironton Marietta Ohio Ashland Kentucky Huntington Parkersburg and Point Pleasant West Virginia. Delegations from Toledo Cleveland Pittsburgh Akron Canton Columbus Springfield Dayton and Cincinnati Purchasing Agent associations will attend.

Harry Collins Spillman National Association of Manufacturers Prichard Huntington W. Va Spillman Tri-State Purchasing Agents Association Athens Ironton Marietta Ashland Charles Parkersburg Point Pleasant Ohio Valley Toledo Cleveland Pittsburgh Akron Canton Columbus Springfield Dayton Cincinnati

Transfers Named At Athens Patrol Station

State Highway Patrol official Corporal H. D. Henery announced changes at the Athens sub-station. Patrolman E. P. Wells, recently moved to Athens, will go to the Columbus area, while Patrolman E. L. Duling, moved from Athens to the New Philadelphia area, will be returned to Athens. Transfers take effect Wednesday.

Corning Church to Host Monk Speaker and Music

Dr W E F Monk of Anderson Indiana will speak at the Church of God Corning on Wednesday and Thursday at 7 30 PM Special musical numbers will be a feature of the services.

Corning W. EF. Monk Anderson Indiana Church of God

Corning High Alumni Plan Evening Meeting

A meeting for all interested in the Corning High School Alumni Association will be held in the Study Hall at the high school on Wednesday night September 18 at 7 30 o clock.

Corning High School Alumni Association

Euchre Club Honors At Mrs Hardy Home

Mrs Maude Hardy hosted a Euchre gathering Thursday night with prizes awarded to Mary Ann Beaver high Velma Lamity floating and Janet Maxwell low. Lunch followed served by Mrs Hardy to Thelma Frasure Nell Rochensparger Jane Beaver Beulah Craig Martha Benedict Velma Lamity Janet Maxwell and Mary Ann Beaver.

United Brethren to Host First Quarterly Conference

Rev. C. A. Walter will lead the first quarterly conference at the United Brethren church on Wednesday night Sept 18. Pastor Arthur C. Shonkwiler announced October Rally Day in Sunday School with Cradle Roll Day Oct 6 Young People Day Oct 13 Adult Day Oct 20 and General Rally Day Oct 27 to boost class attendance.

C. A. Walter Crooksville United Brethren Church Arthur C. Shonkwiler

Sixth birthday party for Jo Ann Brunton at home

Jo Ann Brunton celebrated her sixth birthday Saturday afternoon from 1 30 to 4 00 at her parents home Mr and Mrs Elnor Brunton. The guest of honor received many gifts as games contests and refreshments of ice cream cake and candies were served. Guests included Helen Baxter Beth Ferguson Donna and Betty Murray Lila Latta Alberta and Marilyn Lanning Charlene Wright Mary C West Patsy Rodgers Richie Orris Mary Curtis Margaret Lanning and Elaine Ferguson.

Jo Ann Brunton Elnor Brunton Helen Baxter Beth Ferguson Donna Betty Murray Lila Latta Alberta Marilyn Lanning Charlene Wright Mary C. West Patsy Rodgers Richie Orris Mary Curtis Margaret Lanning Elaine Ferguson

Open raccoon season dates clarified by state official

B F Swartz, state game protector, states The Messenger erred on raccoon season dates. Hunting allowed from 6 p m to 6 a m between November 15 and January 15. Also notes William and Mary started political economy teaching in 1784.

B. F. Swartz William and Mary

Murray City Personal and Social Notes

Mrs. Wavaline Mitchell wife of Earl Mitchell died at University Hospital Columbus after a weeks illness. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church and burial at New Straitsville. Numerous local residents and visitors are noted in weekend gatherings and family visits across Murray City and nearby towns including Glouster Bishopville New Athens Buckeye Lake and Columbus.

Murray City Wavaline Mitchell Earl Mitchell University Hospital Columbus June Bobby Noble Easterling Delphin and Aedrean Methodist Church New Straitsville Noah Acker Dwight Steffy Glouster Lawrence Shaner Bishopville Lake Hope Zaleski

Masters To Meet at Temple on Wednesday

The Athens Council No. 15 Royal and Select Masters will hold a monthly business meeting at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Masonic Temple. Harold S. Davis, the master, announced the gathering as first since summer vacation and urged strong attendance.

Athens Masonic Temple Harold S. Davis

Island bans birth and death to avert sorrow

A small Japanese island forbids birth or death by law to exclude all pain. When a woman is to give birth or a man is ill, residents must leave the island until their trouble passes.

Backley Proposes New Athens Garbage Disposal System

Dr. B. B. Backley urged Athens City Council to adopt a sanitary waste disposal method and study proposed changes. A council committee will review the plan after he noted current dumping practices risk spontaneous fires and pollution. The report also covered school health exams immunizations water testing and new wells, plus street sidewalk and parking requests.

Athens City B. B. Backley Athens Buckley PWA Bart Davidson Washington Backley State Highway Department Church St Council Davidson W. Union St

Langsville Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits

Langsville residents share a busy weekend with relatives in Moundsville Bellaire Wheeling Columbus and Wilkesville. Families including Pickens Shumaker Miller Huntley Chase and Kennan visiters gathered across Ohio and West Virginia with Lake Guthrie Michigan trips noted.

Langsville Clyde McKnight Chancey Jones Moundsville Bellaire Wheeling S. G. Pickens Sherman Shumaker New Lexington Marvin Jeffers Virginia Chase Cincinnati Flora Chase W. T. Miller John Huntley Eleanor Treleven Emma Piper Vinton Alice Miller Stanley Sheline Joe Wilkesville Carol Pierce Charles Elliott Isabell Columbus Lewis Entsminger Elwood Kennan Herbert Folden Carl Miller Dale Wright Lake Guthrie Mich Wm. Musser Gallipolis Charleston West Virginia Clair Nelson Donald Frank Braley Derby Read McClurg Alice Grapes Wade Kennedy Elia Kennedy Rutland

Glazier Chosen Superintendent for Rome Canaan Schools

Clifford R. Glazier begins his first year as superintendent succeeding C. H. Copeland who retired after 38 years in education. Glazier, former Rome Canaan High School teacher for over a decade, is an Ohio University graduate with a master’s degree and prior Whitaker Paper Co. work. Supt. Taylor cites his popularity and proven experience.

Clifford R. Glazier Rome-Canaan C. H. Copeland Copeland Guysville Columbus Glazier Lewis Glazier Amesville Ohio University Whitaker Paper Co F. J. Taylor County Schools Rome-Canaan Board of Education

Timetable listings for trains and air services

Time card notes Chesapeake and Ohio No 30 arrives daily except Sunday Iowa bound 12 25 p m No 37 leaves daily except Sunday north bound 5 35 p m New York Central South No 2 daily except Sunday 12 09 p m No 4 daily 6 38 p m New York Central North No 3 daily except Sunday 11 06 a m No 9 daily 734 p m Airplane service Athens Airways depart Athens to connect with TWA at Columbus fastbound 11 30 a m 1 40 p m 8 00 p m westbound 10 50 a m 2 05 p m 4 00 p m also connections at Pittsburgh Charter service airplanes available for special trips to any city with an airport during daylight hours at new low rates

Chesapeake & Ohto Iowa NEW York Central South NEW York Central North Athens Airways Athens TWA Columbus Pittsburgh

Bricker Fraud Claims in Ohio Finance Debate

The piece contrasts Governor Davey and Bricker, arguing Bricker invented a deficit and later a surplus while Ohio law strictly limits state debt. It explains that no money may be spent without legislative appropriation and bank availability, with the Director of Finance and State Auditor enforcing these rules.

Bricker Obie Davey Ohio

Also Mentioned on This Page

Athens Pharmacy Adv John W. Bricker State of Ohio Coal Fishbaugh West Union Post Office America Cole Economy Cole Kerr's Corning Social Notes Euchre Club Frank Kidd Clifton Willard Vera Violet Margaret New Athens Bertie Boling Bill Hawk Ruth Loper Carol Janet James Hamer Shawnee Bill Shuttleworth Detroit Harry Shuttleworth Clarence Peacock Delbert Denny Charles Hoffman Wekend Stell Peacock Raymond Hoffman Barberton John Murphy Paul Murphy Land Daisy C. A. Lunsford P. F. Lopez Albert Koon Lancaster Irene Koon John Maraz Tom Foster Grace Pearson Foster Robert Foster Maud Penn John Fick Nelle Hamer Temple Social Notes of Cc. R. Glazter Baltimore & Tom Easth Diplomat National Limited Hill's Enna Jettick Shoes Athens, Ohio Tesora Crum of Kentucky Schenley Distillers Corp N.Y Martin TL. Davey General Revenue New York Ohio Society Mr. Bricker Martin L. Davey J. Freer Bittinger Columbus, O Idaho
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