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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1933
Page
3
Nelsonville April 18 all local units and citizens assist in welcoming the American Legion Auxiliary convention assembling here April 19. Eighth district delegates expected from several Southeastern towns. Sessions open at 10 o clock with noon meal to follow. Mrs Lester Doyle and Mrs Doyle O Bryan lead topics on Americanism and national chaplaincy.
City finances show balances and movements across funds. March 1 to April 1 changes include receipts and expenditures in gas works, electric, pension, registry, and relief funds led by auditor Nett. Report notes balances on several funds and monthly activity totals.
Three individuals were arraigned yesterday in Mayor man court on related charges. Bibber received a $10 fine and a suspension pending good behavior. Frank Webb and another man pleaded guilty and were fined $10 each. Arrangements for the case were noted.
Congressman Thomas A. Jenkins is engaged in the Hocking Valley flood control program. He has attended most related meetings and provided the state committee with government survey reports from three years ago. He sponsored two bills funding these surveys and notes Washington department heads expect flood relief may be considered later in public works plans.
Mrs Garnet Sanders Spray funeral held at her parents home in Columbus. Attendees include Mrs Stuart Hoochett Mrs Carl Pettit Mr and Mrs W W Kelly Jr Mr and Mrs Mark Hick Mrs Ethel Grant Mr and Mrs Weaver Easex Claude Fowler Mrs Eva Silcott and sisters Lu and Mable Shafer Miss Rachel Wilson a Gallipolis teacher Easter visits by Mr and Mrs Howard Phillips and daughter Virginia Columbus to accompany home Mr and Mrs Winfield Scott Mrs Frank Tedrow Jr Columbus Easter with Mr and Mrs James Sharp Mr and Mrs Robert Kinney and children relatives in Columbus Mr and Mrs Frank Bonifield Carmichaels Pa Easter vacation with Mr and Mrs A B Johnson here.
The Men s Brotherhood of the M E Church in Nelsonville wraps up a weeks long two division membership contest won by Roy Davis s team led by captain Roy Davis. A chicken dinner and program follow on Wednesday at 6 30 with Rev H A Sayre addressing attendees and Raymond Cook as toastmaster.
In Nelsonville on April 18 citizens are urged to donate used jigsaw puzzles to the Legion Auxiliary. Volunteers Mrs. Robert Kinney and Miss Fanny Mulligan will collect and forward them to Veterans Hospitals to help disabled veterans pass weary hours.
Mr and Mrs Pearl Six of Stewart hosted Easter Sunday to celebrate the 35th birthday of Earl Landis son in law of the couple from Logan. Athens guests included Mr and Mrs Carmichael and their kin while other attendees were Mrs Earl Landis and her sons from Logan and the Six family from Stewart.
Commander Ralph D. Weybrecht of the Navy Department airship division testified before a naval court inquiry that the Akron was better built and constructed from finer materials than any other airship in the world.
Miss Pearl French of Athens County Red Cross reports from May 15 1982 to May 1 1933 157 200 sacks of flour 2414 pounds per sack totaling 19 650 barrels have been issued with most distributions complete except two townships. Local volunteers and trustees coordinated haulage and final delivery across multiple townships including Dover York Troy and others under chairmanship of Rev. Gilbert Courtney and Rev. Lloyd Evans.
Grappling from the Tug Sagamore reports an object large enough to be the main body of the sunken dirigible Akron. The message to the U S S Portland says the wreckage was found while dragging the ocean floor off Barnegat Light in Atlantic waters.
Columbus April 14 The state relief commission announced quotas for recruits for federal reforestation work by county Butler 200 Columbiana 225 Franklin 600 Jefferson 200 Lucas 700 Mahoning 700 Montgomery 0 Perry Portage 50 Stark 450 Summit 00 Trumbull 40 Cuyahoga 2000 less 1000 already recruited and Hamilton 1100 less 1000 already recruited Carroll 25
The Bank of England purchased 4 million pounds sterling in bar gold in a single day, the largest purchase since the suspension of the gold standard.
Prince Prasad Mom Chow Sukhvast, nephew of Queen Rambai Barni of Siam, who recently withdrew from Princeton University, has enrolled as a sophomore in the College of Liberal Arts at Miami University.
Nelsonville High announces the Senior Class Play cast after tryouts. Cast includes Kenneth Andrews, Charles Patton, William Loomis, Robert Wend, Allan Shafer, Martina Geenter, Mable Majone, Mary Jo Haffner, Ariene Betts, Sheriff Carson, Aunt Miriam Egglies, Nellie Logan, Professor, Matilda, Helen Washburn, Jose, Paul Galvin. First rehearsal on April 11 with three weekly practices to follow.
Nelsonville hopes for a strong season as veterans Paul Galvin Sonny Shafer and Aberham Simon return to defend regular roles. Newcomers include Dale Stage Bob Stalter Ralph Barber Dix Powell and Robert White Joe Spray as the squad battles for positions.
The Safety First Club met during the April 11 activity period with vice president Charlotte Dishon presiding. Members discussed clean-up posters and will collect materials at the next meeting led by Mary Catherine Miller. The group invites attendees to the Athletic Carnival on April 21 to learn who becomes their next queen.
Dr B Skinner state director of education defended expenditures against criticism by Representative Limes noting the 1933 1934 school year would gain about 100000 in enrollments and reduce teachers by 3900 to 4900 while saving about 17000000. He listed savings from larger classes shorter terms fewer teachers and lower maintenance with a note that some teacher pay cuts were needed to keep schools open and cites a salary cut for Washington County superintendent from 4059 to 2700.
An all star minstrel show directed by Mise Moorehead will be held Friday April 21 at the High School Athletic Carnival in Junior 21. Performers include Ned Smith Uncle Joe Billy Watkins Rufus Roger Scott Rastus Billy Parks Hink Thomas Keating Dink Paul Whyte Honey Thomas Shelton Mr Jonving.
Mr Arnold selected as district candidate for National Education Association Convention to be held next July in Chicago Illinois. Mr Bates of Jackson Ohio chosen as the other candidate from this district. Carnival circus on April 21 announced.
Mary Tomlinson notes a senior boy selected as a Hi- Club leader. He is short with black hair and a dark complexion, an active club member popular at the high school. An April 28 outing to Grotto Grounds features a seniors vs upperclassmen recreation ball game.
A special assembly for seventh and eighth graders featured talks by Mr Powell Miss Roberts and Mr Arnold with songs led by Miss Moorehead. Diplomas were awarded to top state eighth grade test performers Terry Greene first Elmo Robson second Martha Galvin third Irvin Badger Paul Wright tied for fourth Billy Mechem sixth Mary F North.
Over the past week two health class pictures were shown for Nelsonville High School students. Tuesday's image explained digestion and drew broad interest. Friday's presentation focused on fret aid under the Learn and Live program, as stated by Bob Stalter.
Local baseball players at Nesser High School push hard after school as they seek starting roles. Coaches emphasize steady practice and team depth, aiming to secure regular duties for the upcoming season.
Thursday April 13 meeting of the Girl Reserves was engaging with club leader Mrs Lucille Long delivering a talk on service. Roland Pierce noted HKY Club will host a picnic and baseball game at the Grotto Grounds soon. Clara M Galvin reports Cathy songs and dances at the Athletic Carnival.
Mr Powell announced a term paper requirement for Democracy in N H 8. Three topics were offered The Advertisements and the Suckers Resolved That No Man Should Bequeath to this Family More Than Living Income Mortgages from Both Sides Papers were handed in last week and showed thought but over half were returned for rewrite due to composition and spelling errors.
The amusing character Professor Wil Breakeasy played by Ralph Parks Jr. is an English instructor at the girls school who calls Maryida an ignoramus. John tests heredity and sends Maryida to the girls school to prove opportunities. The professor admires Maryidas mother and reaffirms heredity despite Johns challenge.
Capt John Towers, placed among senior rear admirals, is under Roosevelt consideration to lead the Bureau of Naval Aeronautics after the death of Admiral William Moffett aboard the Akron. He is recommended by Naval Affairs Committee Chairman Vincon.
The Ohio State Liquor Control Commission warned beer permit holders that licenses may be revoked for illegally selling whisky or other liquor. Inspectors will be appointed and in the field soon to regulate beer traffic and Sunday sales ban. The panel also barred curbside and auto service beer at BBQ stands and prohibited depot restaurants from selling to non alighting passengers.
Recent rains and bad weather have stopped road work across the county as Surveyor J W Wilson notes conditions make it hard to determine when spring road work will resume.
Lima April 18 Former Lieutenant Governor William G Pickrel of Dayton was endorsed as the Democratic candidate for governor in 1934 by a resolution of the Allen County Young Democratic Club.
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