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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1936
Page
5
Apply For Aid in Half Month In Athens County
Direct relief applications in Athens County surge as WPA cuts deepen FERA support. Almost 300 new applications this month, 460 more since April start, with 503 monthly direct orders costing about $2400 daily. Final FERA liquidation nears. county faces $300 monthly salary burden for remaining case staff. Continued relief depends on WPA funding and mine reopenings. risk of heavier loads if layoffs persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WPA
FERA
Athens County
Tme
Clarence E. Green
Commson
Uniy
Green
Putnam School Plans For Scooter Carnival
The ith annual scooter carnival in Athens will be held in May announced by Arthur Rhoads of Rufus Putnam School. Chairmen include Miss Hope Dermott publicity Miss Audrey lander and Wilbur Rapp fund s Lawrence Swackenhamer. Harry Clark awards. Observers and student teachers help under Mr Rhoads supervision. About 200 children participated last year with many spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ith
Athens
Arthur Rhoads
Rufus Pinam
Rufus Putnam
Rhoads
County Office Installs New Filing System
Spring housecleaning finished Wednesday as the Athens County Agricultural Office adopts a new filing system. Miss Glen Lamb of Ohio State University extension supervised the setup and gave instructions to Louise Jackburn, secretary to County Agent Ross Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eam
Athens County Agritural
Glen Lamb
Ohio State University
Louise Jackburn
Ross Wright
Ounty
Suspicion Ties Woman to County Grand Jury Bond
Mrs. Jea Heavener of Alderman faced Athens County Grand Jury with a $100 bond after intoxication charges. Deputy Rank Joyce arrested Heavener Friday night following the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jea Heavenes
T. R. Bennett
Athens County Grand Jury
Frank Joyce
Heavener
Colored Evangelists Arrive in Athens for Army Meetings
Rev and Mrs ER Robinson colored evangelists from Columbus will join Athens for a weekend series of Nation Army meetings with Adj and Mrs Hinshaw. The couple are strong singers and will lead in Negro gospel services with details to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ER. Robinson
Columbus
Athens
Nation Army
Adj
W.w Hinshaw
5-Gallon Still Smashed by Agents in Peach County
Report says agents smashed a 5 gallon still and mash at a farm in Peach County. The operation, connected to liquor enforcement, uncovered equipment and a map. Officials identified the location as near Columbus and noted the incident dates referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statents Noarre
County Candidate McVay Seeks Republican Clerk Nomination
Athens resident O C Mac McVay of 8 West Union Street seeks the Republican nomination for clerk of courts. Born March 26 1889 in Albany he attended Albany High School and Ohio University. He taught rural schools two years and for 25 years has done general office work with Sunday Creek Coal and Ohio Collieries. He is married with two daughters Mary Bernice and Louella and is a Mason and member of Modern Woodmen of America and the Fagles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
O. C
Mac) McVay
Union St
Athens
Albany
Albany High School
Ohio University
Sunday Creek Coal Co
Ohio Collieries Co
Mary Bernice McVay
Louella Atkinson
Modern Woodmen of America
The
Fagles
Battery C 154th Field Artillery Parade Before Drill
Battery C of the Ohio National Guard paraded in Athens for a half hour before routine drills at the Athens Armory. Lt Elbert F Carmichael commanded the company with Lt Harold Linscott Lt Russell Hall and Corp John Seel directing visual signalling training. Sgt Ernest D Sams led the communication unit as guns prepared for a potential first road march in the next two weeks pending weather. Capt Paul L Hall to set the march date at the next drill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
154Th Field Artillery
Ohio National Guard
Athens
Elbert FE. Carmichael
Harold Linscott
Russell Hall
John Seel
Ernest D. Sams
Paul L. Hall
Three Days Left to Pay Real Estate Taxes in Athens County
Athens County residents have three days left to pay real estate taxes at the county treasurer office. The State Tax Commission set April 20 as the final collection date. Treasurer G. D. Gorham reports $240,362.35 collected so far with many large accounts still outstanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
State Tax Commission
G. D. Gorham
464 Bills of Sale Issued in 15 Days in Athens County
The Athens County clerk of courts reports that in the first 15 days of April 464 bills of sale for automobiles were issued in Athens County. Of these, 72 covered new cars. Six fishing licenses and two hunting licenses were also issued, per Miss Ruth Purdette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
State Leader Confers With County Officials
Bruce Tom a state recreation leader and OSU faculty member visited Athens Wednesday to confer with Ross Wright Athens County Agricultural Agent and assistant Palmer Jones in charge of 4-H Club work about a county recreational program Tom serves as advisor to various community club recreational projects in Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Tom
Ohio State University
Athens
Ross Wright
Athens County
Palmer Jones
Tom
Ohio
Youth fined for reckless driving in Mechanicsburg
Tom Wise of Mechanicsburg was fined five dollars and costs by Mayor Len B. McCune after a Tuesday arrest for riding a motorcycle on Court Street. Police Chief F. L. Finsterwald and Night Officer Leslie Bradfield made the arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Wise
Mechanicsburg
Len B. McCune
Wise
Court St
Olice F. &®. Finsterwald
Leslie Bradfield
Love Story Told in Songs by 100 Pupils at Athens Junior High
In Puritan blue gowns the 100 pupils led by Miss Ruth Lambertus presented Evangeline in Acadia with Longfellow’s verses and Noble Cain music at the Athens Junior High Spring Musicale. Performers included the mixed chorus, girls chorus, high school orchestra, and Mother Singers with numerous solos and a cantata, featuring George Widney and pianist Virginia Segale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Lambertus
Evangeline
Acadia
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Noble Cain
Athens
Longfellow
Eldridge
Scott
Schumann
Fischer
Morley
Gimbert
Baldwin
Mary and
Martha Pugh
Martha Mansfield
Constance Dent
Helen Minameyer
Margaret Pratt
Katherine Zarley
Janice Aldridge
Betty Pinkerton
Betty Wakefield
Kathleen McDaniel
Floyd K. Prince
Handel
Grieg
Mothersingers
No, Athens County elects a representative
To the People of Athens County there is emphasis on bringing government closer to the people and electing a congressman who represents all classes. The author cites past service, honors from colleagues, and past large majorities, urging approval and support for the May 12 primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Three Cs Learn to Fly at Athens Airport
Kay Murphy reports on Swiftair Service at Athens Municipal Airport where student pilots learn flying through confidence courage and common sense. Bob Swift emphasizes hands on, practical instruction with a focus on experience, solo flights, and safe three point landings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ABC
Robert Kelly Swift
Swiftair Service
Athens
Bob Swift
Glouster
Haydenville
Sugar Grove
Mt. Vernon
Columbus
Parker Field
Sandusky
Bob
Swift
Ruth Knouff
Alfred Hugh Knouff
Camp School Set by Athens Boy Scouts at Dupler Lodge
Boy Scouts of Athens announce a camping school sponsored by Troop 51 at Dupler Lodge on Saturday. Scout Executive Paul W. Handel of Parkersburg will run the event for current and former Athens scouts. No fee. attendees must bring gear. Sleeping inside available. notify Asst. Scoutmaster Ralph Dalton by Friday. Camp begins 4 p.m. Saturday and ends Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts of Athens
Dupler Lodge
Troop 51
Paul W. Handel
Parkersburg
W. Va
Scouts of
Athens
Asst
Ralph Dalton
Mother Ill, Rev Clark Called to Long Island
Rev. Arthur T. Clark pastor of the First Presbyterian Church was called to the home of his parents on Long Island yesterday due to his mother s illness Accompanying him was his young son Hartley
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Long Island
Arthur T. Clark
First Presbyterian Church
John Holley Clark
Flushing
Hartley
Poetry Day at Athens High School Girl Reserves Meeting
At the weekly Athens High School Girl Reserves gathering on Wednesday members shared favorite poems. Plans were set for a Mother-Daughter Banquet to be held at Athens High School on April 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens High School
Red Cross Flood Aid Totals $483 From Athens Area
Athens County Red Cross chapter reports $483 donated locally for flood relief. The amount falls short of the $875 goal, with further contributions welcomed at area banks or the Red Cross office. Everett Dix states funds will be immediately used to assist flood victims across 13 states aiding 11800 families, underscoring ongoing needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
The
Red Cross
Athens
Washington
Security Bank
Everett Dix
Dwight Rutherford
Professor Talks at 4 H Senior Meeting
The first Senior 4 H Club meeting of the year was held at the Athena Grange Hall Wednesday night. About 41 adult club workers heard Dr. K A Taylor assistant professor of sociology at Ohio University speak on social problems and youth in club work. Ross Wright county agricultural agent also addressed the group and a recreational period concluded the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena Grange Hall
K. A. Taylor
Ohio University
Ross Wright
Local Ath ens High School to Enter Southeast District Music Festival
Forty five students from Ath ens High School Orchestra and Chorus will perform at the Southeast District Music Festival Friday afternoon in Memorial Auditorium starting at 1 30. Chorus selections include Yvonne Meister Anna Dunfee Geraldine Chism Lillian Cumiley Nelle Pinkerton Janice Frvin Pattie Mackinnon Dorothy Gentry Nora Wolfe Martha Sama Catherine Stevens Helen Haskins Margaret Burt Virginia Hayes Dorothy Shilling Hazel Kelley Betty Biddison Mary Ann McKay Janet Mackinnon Tick Eddy Dana Tom Rev Moorehead Clarence Smith Bob Davis Bob Daggett Bill Eddy John Van Dyke. Orchestra selections include Alice Maccombs Donna Gaitten Ruth Hartley Helen Downs Del pha Douglas Bob Hutchins Rob Gamertafelder Arthur Michaels Paul Rothermel Virginia Segale Marjorie Malone Carol Steinman Alice Carpenter Marie Tucker Mary Cheatham Jennie Pratt Kathleen Rowland Mary Jo Stephenson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens High School
Memorial Auditorium
Yvonne Meister
Anna Dunfee
Geraldine Chism
Lillian Cumiley
Nelle Pinkerton
Janice Frvin
Pattie Mackinnon
Dorothy Gentry
Nora Wolfe
Martha Sama
Catherine Stevens
Helen Haskins
Margaret Burt
Virginia Hayes
Dorothy Shilling
Hazel Kelley
Betty Biddison
Mary Ann McKay
Janet Mackinnon
Tick Eddy
Dana Tom Rev Moorehead
Clarence Smith
Bob Davis
Bob Daggett
Bill Eddy
John van Dyke
Alice Maccombs
Donna Gaitten
Ruth Hartley
Helen Downs
Delpha Douglas
Bob Hutchins
Rob Gamertafelder
Arthur Michaels
Paul Rothermel
Virginia Segale
Marjorie Malone
Carol Steinman
Alice Carpenter
Marie Tucker
Mary Cheatham
Jennie Pratt
Kathleen Rowland
Mary Jo Stephenson
Bladder Health Tonic Ad Claims Quick Urological Relief
An advertisement touts a bladder strengthening remedy made from buchu leaves juniper and other substances. It promises relief from nocturia frequent urge scanty flow burning and backache within four days with a money back guarantee from Cline Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cline Pharmacy
Advy
Stratton Named in Extortion Charge Case Involving $20
Evan Hamilton a W Washington Street restaurant owner says Ralph Slaughter demanded $20 for Sheriff Stratton's political campaign fund. Hamilton recounts sheriff Stratton and deputy visited March 2 and Slaughter returned with the demand on March 9. Slaughter and Stratton are cited in a court case. Hamilton provides his version while Slaughter and Stratton alledge gambling charges against Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evan Hamilton
W. Washington St
Ralph
Mike) Slaughter
Court St
Charles Stratton
Slaughter
Maamaion
C. J. Johnson
Messenger
Stratton
Hamilton
Mike Slaughter
Sheriff Stratton
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Mary Charonis
Ina Mae Coen
Evelyn Edmunson
Helen Griffith
Ruth James
Norma Kempton
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Helen Moore
Laura Mae Ogg
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Dora Andrews
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Betty Cokeno
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Rose Courey
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Ellen Davis
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Mary Firgins
Hester Hartman
Louise McGrath
Clarice McKibben
Katheleen McDaniel
Kathryn Miller
Betty Race
Virginia Bardin
Dorothy Roads
Jessica Rowles
Phyllis
Sheldon
Harriett Simmons
Thelma Sams
Elma Sams
Bertha Grimes
Joan Woolley
Virginia Cheatham
Jo Ann Tompkins
Jane Wemsley
Margaret Wiliams
Margaret Matter
Jane Gross
Ruth Blackstone
Harold Barker
Robert Bowen
Robert Buck
Herbert Burson
Junior Chisne
Elwood Coen
Dick Cordrey
Jimmy Cox
Weldon Depew
Carl F. Wood
Charlies Carpenter
Jack Glass
Paul Gordon
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Roy Johnson
Kenneth Knowlton
Don Maurer
Robert Maurer
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Clyde Pierce
Willard Reader
Don Strawn
Wilbur Swank
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George Widney
James Williams
Robert Wilson
Chester Spriggs
Berkley Frost
Robert Rodgers
Albert Seamen
Junior Rizer
West Side
Fast Side
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Ralph Barker
J.H. Bee
Williom
RB. J. Chandler
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Duncan
C. M. Morrison
Katherine Hartenbach
Roy Pierce
L. C. Staats
Ray Slaughter
Violet Thomas
Guy Bolin
M. A. Smith
R. C. Orr
Fred Brown
Ernest Baughman
Doris Mansfield
O. J. Daugherty
Stuart Bell
W. D Pooling
Jewel Moore
R. N. van Dyke
F. F. Chism
Thomas A. Jenkins
BY Kay Murphy
Lieves
Carl van Dyke
Carl Tom
Clarence Emmett Parker
Harry Nettles
McArthur
Harold Junod
William Malone
Howard Hahn
Boy Scouts
National Red Cross
National Distillers Products Corporation
New York
M. Y
Dinko
Mike
Justice of the Peace
Teachers Hanne
Athens County Teachers’ Association
Christian Church
Ruchtel
Greyhound
America
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Boston
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UNION
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