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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1936

Page

5

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Rural 4-H Club Work Expands in Athens County

Athens County 4 H Clubs begin 1936 organization concurrent with National South Week. Jones reports 26 clubs will form this week, seven girls only, six boys only, and three mixed. Efforts focus on boosting boy enrollment as most clubs last year favored girls. Eighty three of the state’s counties run 4 H programs with 56 451 youths served and 5 330 advisers.

Athens County Palmer Istant Ross Wright Jones Assis Carthage Township Athens Township Albany Amesville Canaanville Athens County Fair

Veterans Back ROTC Plan at Ohio University

The Southeastern Ohio Boosters Association meeting in Ironton endorsed the Ohio University president and board of trustees for forming an ROTC unit. Among several hundred veterans present were about 15 from Athens County.

Southeastern Ohio Boosters Association Ironton The Ohio University Athens County

Cleanup Week Drives Athens City Trash Collection

Cleanup Week started in Athens with city trucks collecting trash placed by residents south of Mill Street and east of Congress Street. The routes cover areas north of Mill and east of Congress, north of West State and west of Congress, and south of West State and west of Congress on subsequent days.

Athens Mill St Congress St Mill Congress W. State

County Candidate Frank Croy for Sheriff Nomination

Frank Croy of Giouster seeks the Republican nomination for sheriff at the May 12 primary. Born in Washington County and raised in Meigs County, he served in the Army from 1917 for 22 months. Since 1919 he has lived in Athens County and works in the family lumber business. He is married with two children and is a Mason as well as a member of the American Legion, the Eagles, and the Odd Fellows.

Athens County Frank Croy Giouster Washington County Meigs County Croy N. S. Croy The American Legion the Eagles Odd Fellows

Scout Signaling Demonstrated To Athens Coun ty Scouts

Scout Executive Paul W. Handel and Ralph Dalton led a session at Glouster High School Gymnasium on signaling methods including deaf and dumb sign language Morse code by bugle lantern and semaphore with flags. Superintendent T W Figley spoke on the measure of a good scout troop as a civic and leadership builder. Three Glouster men registered for the course bringing total enrollment to 86 men.

Paul W. Handel Parkersburg W. Va Ralph Dalton Athens Troop Athens County Glouster High School T. W. Figley Giouster Handel Figley Glouster Andrew Reilley Clifford Johnson Thomas Frown

Truck Smashes Post Costs City 75 Dollars

Court Street scene reports a beer truck crash that struck a street light post on the east side between Washington and Union Streets. Police are tracing the driver’s identity as city crews tally the damage of about 75 dollars.

Court St Washington and Union Sts

Athens County probate court furnishes estate values and claims

Judge S. M. Johnson reports William N Alderman's estate net value at 180 985 38 with gross 217 779 58 including 159 259 56 personal and 58 520 real estate. Debts and costs total 36 794 18. Distributions include widow Sarah A Alderman 90 456 94 and multiple grandchildren and church bequests. Case also notes probate actions on other estates and several divorce filings.

S. M. Johnson William N Alderman Sarah A. Alderman First Methodist Episcopal Church Athens William F. Phillips John A. Phillips Richard M. Phillips Adda Phillips J. M. Hyde Mary A. Perry

Maria Chapdelaine to Screen at Court Theater Wednesday

The French epic Maria Chapdelaine will be shown three times at the Court Theater in Athens on Wednesday at 4 pm 7 pm and 8 45 pm. English subtitles accompany the French dialogue sponsored by L Alliance Francaise Ohio University French Club with proceeds aiding the club.

Maria Chapdelaine Athens Court Theater L' Alliance Francaise Ohio University Louis Hermon Nelsonville Logan

Ohio to Stop Commercial Drivers for Certificate Checks

Starting May 4, state highway patrol will stop commercial vehicle operators to verify registrations. Drivers must carry or display certificates. peace officers may halt noncompliant vehicles. Out-of-state trucks will be checked for state-law conformity. fines range from $10 to $100 for misdemeanor vehicle offenses.

Bureau of Motor Vehicles Ohio

Kindergarten Is Tiny Hollywood at Rufus Putnam School

The Rufus Putnam Training School kindergarten builds a playhouse theater and a movie machine under Mrs. Marie Quick. A box-based projector with dual rollers allows forward and backward reel operation. Kids paint reels, including a Peter Rabbit life reel.

Rufus Putnam Training School Marie Quick Peter Rabbit

Students To See Films Taken in Western U S

The Masquers' Club at Athens Senior High School presents moving pictures of the western United States taken by Prof. Neil D. Thomas. He toured the area with his family in a trailer last summer. The show, with a prior high school operetta, will be followed by a potluck supper in the high school auditorium.

Athens Senior High School Dramatic Society United States Neil D. Thomas Thomas

Paterson to Speak at Ohio University Convocation

Professor Donald G. Paterson of the University of Minnesota will address the Memorial Auditorium audience at 9 40 Wednesday morning. He arrives in Athens under Sigma Xi auspices and spoke to the Men’s Faculty Club earlier.

Donald G. Paterson University of Minnesota Ohio University Memorial Auditorium Sigma Xi Paterson American Psychology Association Herbert Hoover White House Athens Sigma Ni Berry Columbus Ohio State University

Hunter fined for intoxication in New Marsh field case

M. J. Hunter of near New Marsh field pleaded guilty before Mayor Len B. McCune to a charge of intoxication and was fined ten dollars plus costs.

M. J. Hunter New Marshfield Len B. McCune

Beauties of Other Schools Vie for Honors at Ohio University

Ohio University plans the Senior Ball a lavish beauty carnival inviting neighboring colleges to send representatives for a goodwill event May 22. A contest winner among the beauties will receive an 18 inch loving cup symbolizing regional reign. Official cars will transport delegates and local merchants sponsor pre ball dinners. County Auditor Clyde Gibson recovers at home in Amesville from tonsil surgery performed last Friday.

Ohio University Merendino Athens Taken Ag Clyde Gibson Amesville

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