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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1937
Page
2
City council adjourns for Friday to negotiate a three year rate proposal with the Gas Company to avoid an appeal to the Public Utilities Commission. The plan would set 1 for 500 cu ft and 50c per 1000 cu ft thereafter, boosting some bills by 25 cents for users over 500 cu ft.
The Castle Farm, a Wright homestead in Hocking County near Haydenville, was destroyed by fire on Monday. Built over a century ago by Captain John Hull and Thomas L. Minton for Emmett Hamlin of Logan, the property later passed through the Wright family with ties to Mrs. Robert Wright and Charles Wright Jr. The firm also built the 1884 school building destroyed by the blaze.
Nelsonville reports indicate the Retail Clerks International Protective Association Local 887 and Retail Merchants Association will hold talks later this week to finalize a new contract. Clerks note wide attendance at Monday meetings and praise for Ivan Matheny, elected state president at Zanesville. Evelyn Skinner and Paul Betts were obligated as new members.
The Cotton Blossom Singers of Piney Woods Mississippi will headline the fourth union program in Nelsonville. They tour Florida and Georgia and will sing Old South melodies to appeal to all ages. The program begins at 7 30 p m and they recently performed for Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt in Jackson Mississippi.
Nelsonville reports the Salem man John S. Rose aged 67 died early today at his home. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 PM at the Salem Church with burial in the nearby cemetery. He is survived by his wife Flora.
Mrs Ole Lee and Peter L Lee of Cashton Wis visit Mrs Peter L Lee and son Perry at the James Coleman home. Miss Gladys Ashby of Columbus is weekend guest of her mother Mrs Ray Ashby Sr. Mr and Mrs Ralph Orr and their son Granville of Ohio are guests here for spring vacation.
Nelsonville reports the M.H.A. Club held its regular Monday night meeting at Margaret Howell’s home. After the business session members enjoyed a social hour with games and refreshments.
Nelsonville bowling scene saw Harry Cook roll a 300 after a 266 high in a Mechems win over Nelsonville Lumber as Cook added 224 and 194 for a 684 triple crown. He followed with a 280 to beat Spray’s 265 as Mechems under new management claimed three wins and captain Blake Mechem sits sidelined with a toe injury.
The pre school clinic will be held May 26 and 27 at Central and East Schools for pupils entering first grade next fall. The women of St. Andrew Church host a benefit tonight at 7 30 in the parish hall.
A Nelsonville group of neighbors constructed a picket fence after boys returning from school trampled lawns and gardens. The fence redirected foot traffic to the street, pleasing residents and solving garden damage concerns.
Nelsonville PTA Council met Monday and passed a motion opposing SB No. 208 which would remove a $3 tax on newsreels used for visual education. The secretary was to notify Rep George Banks and Sen Verner Metcalf. The treasurer reported $60 from the Christmas Seal drive, $124.28 on hand. Mrs J D Adamson will chair the Pre-School Roundup at Central and East schools May 26 and 27. Southeast PTA District meets at Athens on April 8. local members plan to attend. The president’s duties were discussed amid parliamentary procedure notes. May meeting calls possible if needed.
Bobbie Walters, son of Mr and Mrs Herbert Walters of New Plymouth, is reported improving after being struck by a car. Ada Coakley visited Mrs Curtis Wallis in Nelsonville Route Two while Reno and Earl White were business visitors in Nelsonville Saturday.
The Past Chiefs Club of the Pythian Sisters will meet Wednesday at 7 30 pm with Mrs. Carl Bateman at 366 West Franklin Street. The Pocahontas lodge sponsors their regular weekly benefit at 7 30 pm Wednesday in the Red Men’s Hall. The county and rural life conference in Pomeroy was attended by Rev. H A Rothrock and Rev. Leland Goodman representing the Ohid Council of Churches. China leads world tea production followed by India Ceylon Java and Japan.
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