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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1936

Page

5

Bricker cites Sherrill report to cut Ohio costs and expand taxes

Ohio politics flare as Bricker outlines Sherrill Committee findings claiming 16 million dollars yearly saving potential with eight million possible without new laws. He cites inflated 1935 expenses, calls for governmental efficiency, and lists Republican candidates and county offices in a broad political roll call.

Ohio Bricker Sherrill Committee Tav United States Washington Republican Party David M. Ferguson Cambridge

Farmers Seek Emergency Crop Loans in 1936 Program

Athens County farmers apply for emergency crop loans in the county extension office of Ross Wright and Clarence Felty. Loans support immediate cash needs and a first lien on the farm, with approval checks issued from the regional office in St Louis. Attempts to secure credit from other sources are required.

Athens County Ross Wright Clarence Felty Southeastern Ohio St. Louis

Mary Cornell Dies at Gallipolis and Funeral Set

Miss Mary Cornell age 38 died at Gallipolis on Thursday. Funeral services will be at 2 PM Saturday at Dowler and Ferguson Funeral Home with burial in the West Union Street Cemetery. She was the daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Charles W Cornell of Athens and leaves two brothers Clifford Cornell of Athens and Elmo Cornell of Akron.

Mary Cornell Gallipolis Dowler and Ferguson Funeral Home W. Union St Cornell Mia Charles W. Cornell Athens Clifford C. Cornell Elmo C. Cornell Akron

Quilt Numbers Sought in Nelsonville Fund Drive

Members of the Rainbow Class at the Christian Church request all who have quilt numbers to bring or mail them with the contribution to Sunday School on Sunday morning.

Nelsonville Rainbow Class The Christian Church

County Candidate Fred F. Kittle Seeks Second Term

Fred F. Kittle, current Athens County commissioner, seeks a second term and will run in the May 12 Republican primary for one of two nomination spots. Born in Ames Township and raised in Trimble, he has worked in farming, groceries, and as purchasing agent for McBee Binder Co. He directed courthouse and Children's Home repairs and has lived in Athens 19 years with a family including two Ohio University graduates and a younger son in high school.

Athens County Fred F. Kittle Ames Township Kittle Trimble Ohio University Athens Lumber Co Glouster McBee Binder Co Athens

Palm Sunday Services At Ohio U Auditorium

Ohio University YWCA hosts Palm Sunday services in Memorial Auditorium Sunday at 7 pm. Rufus Putnam Training School children carry flowers to the cross, with violin prelude by Miriam Walker. Dean Irma Voigt opens with prayer, Carl Nessley sings Palms, Edwin Watts Chub delivers the address, and the Glee Club performs the Easter story. A duet by Prof. and Mrs. P. L. Peterson closes.

Ohio University Ywca Memorial Auditorium Rufus

Vocational Agricultural Students Visit Zanesville Erosion Station

Arrangements were made for district students and farmers to tour the soil erosion experiment station at Zanesville on April 22 and to inspect local farms where erosion work is in progress.

Logan Zanesville

Services for Mrs. Henry D Mirick in Athens

The body of Mrs. Henry D Mirick formerly of Athens will be brought from Washington DC by her son Carlos to Athens for burial Saturday near 11 am at the West Union Street Cemetery. She taught in local public schools and was active in music and church life with lifelong Athens connections.

Mrs. Mirick Athens Henry D. Mirick Washington, D. C Carlos B. Mirick W. Union St Mirick Guy Brown Mabel Brown Henry D. Merick Methodist Church

Son Born to Garretts At Hospital Thursday

A son was born to Mr. and Mrs Walter Garrett of 156 Morris Ave at Sheltering Arms Hospital on Thursday. Fellow residents include Richard Kennedy Amesville who had his tonsils removed today and three major operations occurred at the hospital Monday. Dana Young Pom erty and Isaac Edwards Luhrig had major surgeries along with Aldena Woodrum who had an appendix operation. Frank Lucas Athens was brought in Tuesday ill with pneumonia in serious condition. Edward Knowlton Croton had an appendix operation Tuesday while Walter Klinkovitz entered for medical treatment.

Walter Garrett Morris Ave Sheltering Arms Hospital Richard Kennedy Amesville Dana Young Pomerty Isaac Edwards Luhrig Aldena Woodrum Frank Lucas Athens Edward Knowlton Croton Walter Klinkovitz

Man Cook Sought for CCC Athens County Quota

Miss Annabelle Haller states a single male cook position remains open in Athens County’s original 20 enrollment CCS. Five more applicants will be added, with calls set for April 9. those in the original group to be contacted April 7. Also reported: J E Sisson died March 19 at Columbus State Hospital. US air express freight on American lines last year reached 5 511 737 pounds.

CCC Athens County Civilian Conservation Corps Annabelle Haller FERA Haller Miss Haller Columbus State Hospital J. E. Sisson Air Express

Ohio U Glee Club to Broadcast From WBNS Saturday

The Ohio University Male Glee Club with 42 voices under Prof C C Robinson will air on WBNS Columbus Saturday from 5 30 to 6 00 pm. The contest covers nine Ohio colleges with top prize 150 dollars and travels paid for each school. Second and third prizes are 100 and 75 dollars.

Ohio University C. C. Robinson School of Music WBNS Columbus Ohio Glee Club Paul Matheny Haydenville Charles Floyd Logan Addison Dixon Gene Jones Amesville Raymond Maxwell Glouster Charlies Emish Mineral Gilbert Shannon Athens

Michael O Shea Fined On Intoxication Plea In Athens

Michael O Shea of Athens was fined five dollars and costs after pleading guilty to an intoxication charge before Mayor Len RB Mc Cune. He was arrested by Chief Finsterwald Captain Maple and Night Officer Bradfield.

Michael O'Shea Athens Len RB. McCune Finsterwald Charles Maple Leslie Bradfield

Athens Board extends room library service in schools

At the Athens City Board of Education meeting held Wednesday night at the senior high, the extension of room library service in elementary grade schools was authorized. The board also approved purchasing new lawn mowers and paid the regular bills.

Athens City Board of Education

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