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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1939

Page

5

Athens Youths Eye Organizing Junior Chamber

Thirty-one Athens young business and professional men met with Chillicothe Junior Chamber members at Hotel Berry to discuss forming an Athens Junior Chamber of Commerce. Speakers outlined aims such as citizenship training and cooperating with the senior chamber to boost civic and educational life, with a organizing meeting planned for next Wednesday at Hotel Berry.

Athens Hotel Berry Chillicothe Junior Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Chillicothe Charles Wright Jack Fawcett Charles Evans Richard Schacine Hal Breiel Wyatt Rainey Lawrence Stitt Edward Rosser Chillicothe Jay-Dee Gordon K. Bush the Messenger Dwight Rutherford Foster Cornwell Carlos Hatcher Frank Nolan Ralph Blake Art Cornwell Paul Gillilan

ROTC unit to be organized into three battalions at Ohio Univ

About 380 students enroll in Ohio University's ROTC this year under Col. Thomas F. McNeill. The program forms a regiment of three battalions with 127 in secondary basic, 253 in first year basic, and 50 cadet officers in advanced courses. First and second battalions have three companies each, while the third has one. Cadet colonel is Roger Jones Jr with lieutenant colonel Roger Krukoski as regimental executive. Battalion commanders are Hugh K. Black, Robert Engel, and Fred Frazer.

Ohio University Thomas F. McNeill Roger Jones, Jr Roger Krukoski Hugh K. Black Robert Engel Fred Frazer

New minister for students at Wesley Foundation Athens

Rev. E. Winston Jones, son of Dr. J. Ira Jones, appointed minister for students at the Wesley Foundation of First Methodist Church in Athens. He and Mrs. Jones arrived, living at Cleo Manor on E State Street. Born in Japan, he studied at Indiana University Garrett Theological Seminary and Northwestern. He previously served as pastor in Amboy, Illinois.

Wesley Foundation First Methodist Church Athens E. Winston Jones J. Ira Jones Chillicothe Methodist Church

Guysville Man Held On Charge of Arson

William Bean of Guysville pleaded not guilty to arson. He was released on $1,000 bond after authorities arrested him near his home. The charge will be presented to the grand jury. Assistant state fire marshal W F E Blower said Bean attempted to burn his one story frame house. Sheriff Charles Bayless and Deputy B C Day made the arrest yesterday afternoon.

William Bean Guysville Route 2 T. R. Bennett W. F E. Blower Bean Charles Bayless B. C. Day

European War Likely to Last Three to Five Years

Dr. W. C. Richardson of Ohio University predicts a prolonged European conflict lasting three to five years or ending in stalemate if Britain wavers in policy toward Germany. He and Mrs. Richardson returned from Britain amid wartime travel difficulties, changing voyage plans from the Europa to a French liner and then the Aquitania.

Germany Adolf Hitler W. C. Richardson Ohio University Richardson Europe England Europa Lloyd Line Aquitania Poland America Dr. Richardson

Petitions Approved for Two Local Candidates

Athens County Board of Elections upheld the petitions of Glen M. Hanes for Buchtel mayor and Clarence Croston for Bern Township trustees, declaring them valid after earlier protests. The rulings confirm all 305 independent petitions filed Sept. 1 for city town and village seats.

Athens County Board of Elections Glen M. Hanes Buchtel Clarence Croston Bern Township Croston Morgan County Athens County

Ford Cancels Athens Date

Henry Ford has canceled his engagement at the McGuffey dinner in Athens. Professor T N Hoover announced the cancellation after receiving a message from Ford. The event, with other prominent guests, was to be held at Hotel Berry Friday at 6 30 and a campus ceremony Saturday at 9 30. Tickets were on sale at Hotel Berry.

Henry Ford McGuffey T. N. Hoover Professor Hoover Mr. Ford Hotel Berry

Mrs Verne Leroy Enters Old McGuffey Reader Contest

Telegram from Mrs Verne Leroy of East Lansing Michigan asserts she owns a McGuffey Eclectic First Reader from 1838 used by her father James A Palmer of Athens. The 72 page yellow back is in excellent condition and she competes for oldest copy alongside Athens resident Martha Gabriel who owns a Fifth Reader.

Verne Leroy Edith Palmer Leroy East Lansing Mich James A. Palmer Athens McGuffey

Bob Wilson Chosen Student Council Head

Athens Senior High School selects Bob Wilson as president of the Presidents Club, the student council. James Cox is vice president, Bill Poling treasurer, Sylvia Schuler secretary, with members Frances Alexander Paul Gordon Jack Beasley Roger Wiseman Mary Margaret Graham Rosalie Shafer Ellen Davis Bill Pandry Howard Bobo Betty Henderson Gene Kissner David Nichols Betty Faulkner. Principal O L Wood serves as faculty advisor.

Athens Senior High School Bob Wilson James Cox Bill Poling Sylvia Schuler Frances Alexander Paul Gordon Jack Beasley Roger Wiseman Mary Margaret Graham Rosalie Shafer Ellen Davis Bill Pandry Howard Bobo Betty Henderson Gene Kissner David Nichols Betty Faulkner O. L. Wood

A Family Medicine Tonic Offered At Discount

An advertisement promotes a general system tonic made from roots and herbs claimed to stimulate appetite aid digestion and ease occasional constipation. Regular price 1.25. Sale price 49 cents. Exclusive at one store.

Demands for Coal Program Grow in Ohio Campaign

An Ohio Coal Foundation meeting is set in Glouster mayor's office Friday at 7 30 PM. Officers say state wide promotion will be considered as demand grows for expanded coal boosting drives. Planned ads and a radio program accompany the campaign, with observations that other states intensify efforts based on Ohio results.

Ohio Coal Foundation Glouster Ohio

Health boards to meet Friday over new commissioner

Members of the Athens County and Athens City Boards of Health will convene Friday afternoon in the Masonic Building health office to appoint a successor to Dr. J. M. Higgins whose resignation takes effect year end. Dr. H. T. Phillips was selected but declined the post.

Athens County Athens City

Restraining Order Issued By Judge Rowland

In Common Pleas Court Judge O F Rowland issued a restraining order on the divorce case by Viola Sanders against Lewis W Sanders. The order bars Sanders from removing household goods from their Millfield home after his announcement to dispose of the goods amid a charge of gross neglect.

Common Pleas Court O. F. Rowland Viola Sanders Lewis W. Sanders Sanders Millfield

Ohio University enrolls 3280 for first semester

The registrar announces total enrollment at Ohio University reached 3280, not including Portsmouth and Zanesville branches. Last year’s first semester high was 3114. Defective ears cause waltzing mice to waltz.

Ohio University Frank B. Dilley Portsmouth Zanesville

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