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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1935

Page

5

Farmers Apply for 1935 Hog and Corn Reduction Program

J Donohoe corn hog field man from the state office assisted Athens County and other townships in filing applications for the 1935 reduction program. The schedule lists remaining days for township filings and notes expected total payments around $32,000 if funds arrive, with per bushel corn adjustments and no land restrictions beyond the unit planting rule.

J. Donohoe State Office Athens County Allo Committee York Dover Ames Bern Township Yoncorn Athens County

Magazine Exchange Granted More Funds

State FERA headquarters approved a three month extension of funds for the county magazine exchange. J. D. Garrett, director of the Works Division at the Athens County Relief Office, announced the decision on Tuesday.

FERA J. D. Garrett Athens County Relief Office

Lancaster Man Bonded After Non Support Charge

Andrew Bigum of Lancaster, held on non support charges and jailed for failing to post a $300 bond, posted the amount Monday and was released from Athens County jail.

Andrew Bigum Lancaster Athens County

Four Athens Church Members Attend Presbytery Meeting

Four Athens Presbyterians represented their church at a presbytery gathering held Monday in Gallipolis. Miss Rowena Kesler reported on Westminster Fellowship activities and Dr. W S Gamertsfelder spoke about the Board of Christian Education. The Rev A Y Wilcox and Mrs. F E Goldsberry also attended.

Athens Presbyterian Church Gallipolis Rowena Kesler Westminister Fellowship W. S. Gamertsfelder Board of Christian Education A. Y. Wilcox F. E. Goldsberry

Fifty For Signs of Scarlet Fever In Athens Schools

About 20 Athens school children were excluded from classes Monday and Tuesday as a precaution against scarlet fever. Nearly 50 pupils reported for examination, with 14 cases in the city. two new cases were found to be measles. Absences across schools totaled 9,4 for Athena High, 74,57 for Junior High and Central, 43,40 East Side, 22 West Side, 36,37 Rufus Putnam, and 9,15 Mechanicsburg felines.

Athens City Health Department Viola Fell Nursing Service Health Office Miss Fell Athena High School Central East Side West Side Rufus Putnam Training School Mechanicsburg

Friendship discussed Tuesday by Hi Y Youths

At Athens High School the Hi Y Club held a noon discussion on Friendship led by Allan Moore. The session followed by a business meeting included a song, That Wonderful Mother of Mine, sung by Nelson Hamilton with piano by Richard Imes.

Athens High School Allan Moore Nelson Hamilton Richard Imes

Japanese Wealth Claim At Athens County Talk

Joseph E. Thackeray of Ohio University spoke to the Athens Kiwanis Club saying Japan could place 100000 citizens in Athens County and they would grow wealthy. He urged ongoing US immigration discrimination to prevent relocation of Japanese workers, noting other attendees and prizes at Hotel Berry.

Athens County Joseph E. Thackeray University School of Music Ohio University Philippine Islands Athens Islands United States Japan Mabel Margaret LeMasters H. W. Roach Carl M. Ferguson Carl Heck Jack Preston Paul Beckley

Ninety Athens County Men Begin Scout Training Course

Ninety men from Athens County met at Glouster High School for the first Scout training class. They formed nine patrols, chose names and yells, heard talks on dealing with boys, and learned about the Scout oath and symbols. The Lion Patrol won best presentation. next meeting set for Nelsonville High School on April 15 at 7 30 p m.

Athens County Glouster High School Harper C. Pendry William Herbert Ohio University Paul W. Handel Parkersburg Arch Knowlton Lion Patrol Handel Nelsonville High School

Doctor George H. Mayhugh Dies at Westerville Home

Dr. George H. Mayhugh, 78, native of Meigs County and former Ath ens Meigs County resident, died Monday at his Westerville home. A graduate of Ohio University with a medical degree in 1885, he practiced in Pleasanton. Survived by five nieces and many relatives. funeral at M. E. Church in Westerville Wednesday at 2 p.m. Burial in Westerville cemetery. His wife Ida Bean Mayhugh died three years ago. daughter Adrienne died in Otterbein College.

George H. Mayhugh Meigs County Westerville Mayhugh Athens Meigs Ohio Ohio University Ida Bean Mayhugh E. M. Bean

Suit Seeks 203 Damages In Route 31 Auto Crash

Paul Edgar sues T. W. Johnson for 203 damages after an automobile accident on Route 31 near Circle Hill. Myrtle Griffin as administrator petitions for a judgment of 1439.50 or foreclosure against J. F. Wigal on a promissory note.

Paul Edgar T. W. Johnson Circle Hill Myrtle Griffin Herbert E. Griffin J. F. Wigal

Greens Run Faculty To Present Teachers Program

Greens Run faculty members will give a program at the Athens County teachers dinner Thursday night at 6 30 in the Athens Methodist Episcopal Church. The committee for revision of the course of study will report at the meeting the last one of the

Greens Run Athens County Athens Methodist Episcopal Church

Dr Gard to Speak on Religious Education in Public Schools

Dr W L Gard of Ohio University Department of Education will address the Presbyterian midweek service on Religious Education in the Public Schools at 7 PM. Rev A Y Wilcox, pastor, will preside.

Dr. Gard Presbyterian Service W. L. Gard Department of Education Ohio University Presbyterian Church A. Y. Wilcox

State Legion official to induct youths at Athens event

State Commander Bill Konold will formally install members of the Song of American Legion at Athens High School Auditorium on Sunday afternoon May 12. John W. Dowler reports 62 boys have joined and others signing up will be enrolled as charter members. Cap arrivals and insignia are hoped for. Captain Jack Fulton led the regular meeting with about 35 boys present and signups for the Junior Rifle Team and drum and bugle corps practice, aiming for full membership in the musical unit.

Song of American Legion The American Legion Bill” Konold Athens High School John W. Dowler Jack Fulton

Geauga Maple Festival draws record 84,136 attendees

Attendance at the Geauga Maple Festival in Char don set a new record with 84 136 visitors. Organizers reported unprecedented turnout and community participation across the weekend event.

Chardon

Two Guysville men plead guilty on intoxication charges

James Rhodehaver and Charles Clark of Guysville pleaded guilty to intoxication charges and were fined five dollars plus costs each by Mayor Len B. McCune on Monday night.

James Rhodehaver Charles Clark Guysville Len B. McCune

Hen Clucking Upsets Dignity Of Court

A Rhode Island Red hen was State Exhibit No. 1 in the Ohio case State of Ohio versus Otto Perry in Athens County Common Pleas Court. The trial saw the judge, prosecutor, defense, jury, and plaintiff smile as the hen clucked in a cage, and Perry eventually pled guilty during the proceedings. The sheriff could not restore order.

Rhode Island Athens County F. Rowland Charles Stratton William Battrell Airline

Butts and Howe Obtain Marriage License

Lorenzo E. Butts 30 of Nelsonville and Lillian Mae Howe 26 of Nelsonville obtained a marriage license. Both are listed as children of Mr and Mrs Clarence Butts and Mr and Mrs Miles Howe respectively.

Lorenzo E. Butts Nelsonville Clarence Butts Lillian Mae Howe Miles Howe

Slimming Claim From Kruschen Salts Advertisement

Mrs. L. W. Pierce of Tiffin Ohio touts Kruschen Salts as a safe fat loss aid promising a 50 pound loss in six months with daily half teaspoon in hot water and lemon juice. The ad claims a money back guarantee if a jar does not remove 12 pounds and notes a price for four weeks.

Mrs. Pierce L. W. Pierce Tiffin Ohio

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