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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1937

Page

4

Athens County Land Sale Nets 78 Properties at $290

In Athens County the forfeited land sale drew bids on 78 properties, totaling $290. The auction results highlight local tax and land disposal activity during April 1937 in Athens, Ohio, as reported by The Athens Messenger.

Athens Messenger Athens, Ohio Athens County Sherify Ohio Hulre Banks of Ohio Bryson Lumber Company Court of Common Pleas Trimble Monsey Bryson Lumber Co Brysen Lumber Company Sarah A. Riggs Athens Gloustertown John P. LeGrand Yorktown Columbus and Hocking Coal and Iron Company Jacob Deitrick Whitmores Remise York Township Vn Lambda Chi Alpha Kelly Warehouse Lambda Chi Alpha Athens Steam Laundry Charles W. Bayless Esther B. Gross

Final Report on Receipts and Expenditures for District Flood Relief

Athens community flood relief details funding and in kind donations. The Athens Flood Relief Committee under Lt. Horace Palmer coordinated six weeks of aid from agencies and clubs, with milk and crackers for 337 children daily. Donations total 3761.87 with substantial merchandise credits and numerous named donors and expenditures listed.

John DeMolet Loring Connett John Dowler Oscar Fulton American Legion Adjt Ronald Irwin Salvation Army W. Union St Rotary Kiwanis Clubs Pomeroy Middleport Len B. McCune Athens American Red Cross PWA State Highway Department Horace Palmer Marietta Gallipolis Palmer Kiwanis Athens Flood Relief Committee Louis Abraham C. J. Ailstock A. E. Algeon Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary American Legion Auxiliary Athens Senior High School Athens West Side School H. O. Atkins G. L. Atkinson Raymond Ayres Pete Bachus Baptist Church Missionary Society R. T. Bay Mrs. Bean Wade Bean Edith Beecher H. W. Binder T. R. Bennett H. E. Benz S. J. Biddison L. I. Brown Mabel K. Brown Harry Burns Dana Busch Edith Campbell Pearl Campbell Mr. Cheatal William Chatham George Chesser Oscar Christman City Water Linemen Connett Greenhouse Co Mary Connett Foster Cornwell M. L. Danielson Alber David Julia David R. S. Dinsmore H. L. Dunlap H. L. Dye Eagles Lodge Eagles Lodge Dance Evan Edwards BPO Elks Lydia Lash Evans Club E. B. Erickson William Fleck Eastern Star Friend John Farley G. A. Fleming Lois Fling Ernest French Gus Gaskalla C. O. Gibson Glouster the American Legion Athens Hotel Western Union Athens Post Office F. J. Beasley Co the Stedman Co Householder's Grocery Davis Fair Store Cline’s Pharmacy O. O. Mantz Fred Josten Rauch's Bakery Night Watchman Armory L. C. Mead Richardson's Bakery Cox Brothers Home Furnishing Co White’s Mill C. A the Bennett Co Southern Ohio Electric Co Bethel’s Grocery Pomeroy Bend John P. DeMolet L. G. Connett John W. Dowler

Bargain Day Sees 103 Forfeited Lands Sold At Auction

Athens County Auditor C O Gibson auctioned 78 parcels raising 290 dollars with most items selling for 1 to 5 dollars and some at 6 dollars two at 7 dollars and 54 acres of mineral rights at 14 dollars. Two Nelsonville lots drew strong bids and three Jacksonville plots remain for tax totals next March.

Russell Glouster Ohio Charles W. Bayless Athens County Esther B. Gross Foster B. Cornwell C. O. Gibson Nelsonville Jacksonville

S S S Tonic Ad Promises Skin Health From Within

A vintage advertisement touts S S S Tonic as a remedy to boost red blood cells for a rosy complexion and lasting skin radiance. It claims cumulative, lasting effects and urges readers to take the 8.8.8 tonic treatment, available at drug stores.

S.S.S

Major surgeries and birth reported at Sheltering Arms

At Sheltering Arms Hospital Wilma Weatherby of 50 S Shafer St underwent a major operation Saturday night. Mrs Alexander Madek of Chauncey had a major operation Monday morning. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Warren Allom of 49 Stewart St Sunday morning. Ruth Ann McClead of Athens Route 3, two, ill with pneumonia, admitted Sunday.

Wilma Weatherby S. Shafer St Sheltering Arms Hospital Alexander Madek Chauncey Warren Allom Stewart St Ruth Ann McClead Athens John McClead

Famed Surgeon and Crossword Puzzle Clues Highlight Era Names

Famed surgeon referenced in a dense crossword grid with clues spanning medical terms and urban terms. The puzzle enumerates horizontal and vertical entries, including organ terms, places, actions, and titles, with a note about the previous puzzle answer.

4-H Clubs Active in Rome and Coolville

Rome Township boys and girls are invited to meetings for 4-H Club work. Ray Starkey and Harland Martin will host a session at Rome High School tonight at 7 30. Tomorrow, April 13, the Albany Community 4 H Committee meets with Mrs H J Ayler at 8. A Coolville gathering is set for April 14 at 12 30. Three new Community 4 H clubs are forming at S Canaan and Luhrig with advisors to be named.

Rome Township Ray Starkey Harland Martin Rome High School Albany H. J. Ayler Coolville S. Canaan Luhrig Charles Mcyey Luhrigs

Two Diphtheria Cases Reported In Athens County

Two diphtheria cases, Mrs. Ray Swinehart and Mrs. Everett Williams, were reported to Dr. J M Higgins, county health commissioner. A four month old girl of Dwight Burton near Shade is said to have meningitis. Monterey residents seek sun and wide streets free of trees.

Ray Swinehart Dairy Ave Everett Williams R. D J. M. Higgins Athens County Dwight Burton Shade Monterey Calif U.P American Legion

Alumni Dinner Hosts Noted Ohio University Figures

Dr. H. T. Houf of Ohio University and Clark E. Williams attended the Mahoning Valley Chapter Alumni Association dinner in Youngstown. Houf gave the principal address while Harley Littler of South High School entertained with magic and sleight of hand.

H. T. Houf Ohio University Clark E. Williams Mahoning Valley Ohio University Alumni Association Youngstown Houf Harley “Dutch” Littler South High School

Marriage Licenses Issued for Mount Southard and Richards Sikorski

Applications filed for Raymond Mount 25 and Ruth Southard 16 of Jacksonville with parents F H Mount and John Southard. Norman Richards 22 of Glouster and Gladys Sikorski 20 of Glouster listed with parents Joseph Richards and Stanley Sikorski.

Raymond Mount Jacksonville Miner F. H. Mount Ruth Southard John Southard Norman Richards Glouster Joseph Richards Gladys Sikorski Stanley Sikorski

Legion Sons to Meet This Evening at Post Home

The Sons of Legion will hold a meeting this evening at 7 30 p m at the K T Crossen Post home on S Court Street.

Williams Treatment ad promises uric acid relief

An old advertisement offers The Williams Treatment for uric acid symptoms including arthritis, stiff joints, and neuralgic pains. It claims a 15 cent bottle is mailed for ten cents with diet guidance, no obligation, and restricts one bottle per person per address, with postage paid.

Williams Dr. D. A. Williams Co East Hampton Conn

Bank Balance Sheet Fragment Shows Reserve Ledger Items

Partial OCR reads assets and liabilities including Bonds and Securities Owned not included in Reserve, cash and due from Reserve Banks, Real Estate, furniture and fixtures, capital stock paid in, surplus and undivided profits, and deposits. Mentions banking house value 5000 and time deposits, with references to U S bonds and reserve requirements.

Rene S Ouroccrs Istasclares G. C U. S

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