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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1937

Page

2

Dew Election Is Assured by Athens County Democrats

Athens County Democrats gathered 125 leaders for a dinner at Hotel Berry where Oral Daugherty, new county chairman, assured victory in Athens and Nelsonville. He announced plans to build party clubs and pledged committee-backed appointments while praising Haney for mayor and endorsing Democratic city council candidates. A telegram from Charles Sawyer sent best wishes for Democratic success.

Athens Athens County Democrats Oral Daugherty New County Hotel Berry Nelsonville C. G. Dew Sill Glouster Daugherty Haney Central Committee Executive Committee Central C. W. Gross Gross Herman Theisen League Democratic Committee G. Holland Fred H. Beckler Len B. McCune George Banks C. E. Handley Gladys Whitlateh B. F. Beckler, Jr Walter Maccombs Ira Whitmore Democratic Party Hollister Greens Run Carbondale

Doan's Pills Relieve Backache Tied to Kidneys

Many sufferers learn nagging backache comes from tired kidneys. Doan's Pills have helped people for over 40 years by flushing waste from the blood and easing symptoms like pain, nocturnal urination, swelling, and headaches. Get Doan's Pills from your druggist.

Matthens

Mrs Sherman Dies at Marietta Age 80

Mrs. F. F. Sherman, 80, of 192 Franklin St Marietta, died early Wednesday at home after an Athens visit. She is survived by daughter Mrs C W Conrath and grandchildren Carl and Francis Conrath, Mrs Floyd Jeffers, Mrs Donald Metcalf, and eight great grandchildren, along with other relatives in Athens.

Athens F. F. Sherman Franklin St. Marietta Cebora Booth Betty Eisemann Frank Eisemann

Passes School Bus: Man Fined by Mayor After Guilty Plea

George Smith of Chauncey pleaded guilty to passing a stopped school bus on U.S. Route 50 west of Athens. Mayor Len B. McCune fined him $10 plus costs after a State Highway Patrol arrest following the incident on September 16.

George Smith Chauncey Len B. McCune Smith C. C. Lawson Athens

Dr. Pritchard Elected to Advisory Board at Coroners Convention

Dr. A. L. Pritchard of Nelsonville was elected to the Advisory Board during the National Association of Coroners annual meeting in Cleveland. A round table conference chaired by him approved drafting a uniform coroners law and promoting its adoption by state legislatures. Hawks steer with their tails in flight.

National Association of Coroners Cleveland A. L. Pritchard Nelsonville Pritchard

Local Union Meeting Set at Hocking Mine

Local Union No. 5096 of the United Mine Workers of America will hold its monthly meeting at Hocking Mine on Friday September 24 at 1 o clock. John Wyckoff president and Mike Krivusti secretary urge all members to attend for important business.

United Mine Workers of America Hocking Mine John Wyckoff Mike Krivusti

Boy Scouts Gather in Athens for Camporee

The Athens County Fairgrounds hosts the Hock Hocking District Camporee with 75 to 100 scouts from 15 troops. Activities include camp stunts field meet campfire drills and a parade as nine local troops submit registrations and more are expected by midnight.

Athens County Fairgrounds Hock-Hocking Athens Kiwanis Club Millfield Jacksonville Nelsonville Hockingport Petcr Athens

J. K. E. Fultz Dies at New Marshfield Home

J. E. Fultz 71 died Wednesday at his New Marshfield home. Former Coolville resident, he was active in the Grange and Farm Bureau. Survived by wife, two sons Carl of New Marshfield and EF of Athens, two daughters Wilma Romine of Athens RD and Mary McFadden of New Marshfield, and several grandchildren. Funeral Friday 1:30 p.m. at New Marshfield Methodist Protestant Church. burial New Marshfield Cemetery. Friends may call at the home until noon Friday.

J. F. Fultz New Marshfield Coolville Fultz Grange Farm Bureau Carl New Marshfield Methodist Protestant Church New Marshfield Cemetery

Ohio University extends registration for evening and Saturday

Registration for evening and Saturday classes at Ohio University will continue Friday evening September 24 until 8 30 o clock and Saturday morning. Registrar F B Dilley announced that Friday would be the final opportunity to enroll in the evening sessions.

Ohio University F. B. Dilley

Athens County Courthouse to Close for All Ohio Day

The Athens County Courthouse will be closed all day Friday in observance of All Ohio Day. Governor Davey set the day aside for public employees to attend the Cleveland exposition. A Boy Scout Financial Committee meeting was called by H. C. Pendry at the Berry Hotel for 8 o'clock tonight to discuss county scouting finances with reps from each district attending.

Athens City Athens County Richard Wilson Davey Cleveland Boy Scout Financial Committee H. C. Pendry Berry Hotel

Egg Laying Contest Funding Ruled Illegal by AG Webb

In Sacramento California Attorney General A. S. Webb ruled that the legislature’s appropriation of 10.00 for a nation wide egg laying contest is illegal. The decision affects national egg laying events and state funding.

Sacramento Cal United States A. S. Webb

Ohio U Dormitories Focus of Athens Chamber Drive

The Athens Chamber of Commerce resumes weekly meetings with a plan to finance and build more dormitories for Ohio University. R. C. Hess urges university housing to retain students as enrollment grows. He notes rivals like Miami have larger dorm funding. The group backs cooperative university efforts and Route 31 promotion, plus pamphlets for the Northwest Celebration.

Athens Chamber of Commerce Ohio University R. C. Hess Hess Miami Chamber of Commerce C. M. Gill Athens

New CCC Rules on Applicants Outlined in Athens Meeting

Civilian Conservation Corps selection agents from Southern Ohio counties met at the Athens CCC headquarters to hear new rulings. J W Davis outlined rules for enrollments and a tentative Ohio quota of 5000. Athens County applications total 75 and may rise above 100 by Oct 1. priority goes to relief families. Workers earn one dollar daily and remit 22.50 monthly.

Civilian Conservation Corps Ohio Athens CCC Zaleski Logan Nelsonville Rock Bridge Marietta

Human Catapult Tale From Boston

Evelyn Barrett, 15, survived being struck by a car and hurled onto a parked vehicle roof. The driver fled without stopping, leaving her injured but alive to recount the incident.

Boston Evelyn Barrett

Salvation Army warns of local impersonators seeking aid

Adjt. Ronald Irwin warns impostors are soliciting funds, food and clothing in the Salvation Army name. A man with a truck claiming to represent the Middleport Corps sought help, but there is no such corps in Middleport. Report any similar solicitations to Salvation Army headquarters.

Salvation Army Adjt Ronald Irwin Salvation Army Corps Middleport Middleport Corps Irwin

4-H Club Leaders Attend District Recreation Training

Leaders from the Athens County Senior 4-H Club join Agnes Terrell Bernarda Williams Maralyn Davis Anna Mae Russ Walter Ervin Carl Frische Keith Scott and James Wood at a district recreation leaders training at the Christian Church. The course under R B Tom of Ohio State University runs last night and tonight with seven counties represented and six sessions planned through fall.

Athens County Agnes ‘Terrell Bernarda Williams Maralyn Davis Anna Mae Russ Walter Ervin Carl Frische Keith Scott James Wood The Christian Church R. B. Tom Ohio State Univversity Extension

Store Plans Opening At Kittle Auto Supply

The Kittle Auto Supply at 12 W Union St announced a two day formal opening this Friday and Saturday. H J Kittle owner says souvenirs include a key case for every visiting man, roses for women, and balloons for children.

Kittle Auto Supply W. Union St H. J. Kittle

Ray Hummet Appointed Manager of Athens Clover Farm

H O McDaniel and Sons Co announces Ray Hummet as manager of the Athens Clover Farm on Lancaster Street. Formerly with Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co and Clover Farm in this region, he and his family live on High Street in Athens England.

H. O. McDaniel H. O. McDaniel & Sons Co Clover Farm Millfield Athens Ray Hummet Lancaster St Hummet Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co High St

Athens High Prepares For Sunday Band Contest

Director F K Prince expects Athens High School Band to place well in Sunday's band contest at the National Brands Picnic. Only three members have two years of experience. the program includes a warm up, Light Cavalry Overture, and a special number judged by an Ohio Music Association member.

F. K. Prince Athens High School

Shade PTA Sets First Meeting of School Year

Shade PTA convenes at 7 30 tonight in the high school auditorium with Miss Clara DeLand of Ohio University as supervising critic of special education as speaker and a program of local music.

the Shade Pta Clara DeLand Ohio University

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dew Executive Board W. F. Smiley McCune Mr. Haney Cincinnati Pittsburgh REDS Cincinnati Zoo Eden Park Taft Museum Baltimore & Ohio Dr. Pritchard Hocking Boy Scouts J. KE. Fultz Woodbury A. Woodbury WM. A. Woodbury CLINE Athens, Ohio Ohio U Baltimore England Athens High Shade Pta Davis Stores Fair Suita Jacquard Velour Cromwell Velvet Home Furnishing Co
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