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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1938

Page

5

New Athens County Relief System Aims To Eliminate All Chiselers

Athens County unveils a strict relief program to weed out fraud, requiring notarized filings, fingerprints, social security numbers, and detailed income and work history. Applicants must register with the National Reemployment Service and face penalties of fines or imprisonment for false statements or changes without reporting them.

Athens Messenger Athens Ohio Athens County Relief System Athens County Fred Shafer Shafer Agnes Fleming Columbus Relief Office

Tar Road Resurfacing Begins on Carbondale Kimberly Route

WPA crews under County Engineer B F Beckler Jr began applying 83000 gallons of tar for resurfacing the Carbondale Kimberly road on Tuesday morning. Special equipment will be used, with 62000 gallons of asphalt tar mix purchased by the WPA and 20000 gallons of CT tar bought by the county for prime coat. Road sections may close for up to two or three weeks depending on weather.

Carbondale- Kimberly WPA B. F. Beckler Beckler

Warn Schools of Road Peril in Fall Transit Strains

Athens County officials warned school boards and bus drivers of possible fall and winter transportation problems after a $2,000 gasoline fund allotment to pay Dover and Trimble Township miners. County Engineer B F Beckler Jr cautioned that funds for county road projects may run out between Oct 15 and Nov 1, disrupting maintenance and travel.

Athens County B. F. Beckler, Jr Dover Trimble Beckler

Fire Destroys Kircher Car in Garage Blaze

Fire broke out at 32 Second St. in the Kircher garage Monday night destroying a car and causing $200 damage to the structure. Fire chief Edward Laughlin said the blaze started in the back seat and spread to window frames, door and roof. John Kircher raised the alarm. one hose line sufficed to extinguish the fire.

Charles P. Kircher Second St Edward R. Laughlin John Kircher Mr. Kircher

Fair Officials Urge Early Athens County Fair Entries

Four days remain to enter stock and produce for the 87th Athens County Fair. Officials report entries are light and urge early mail or in person submissions to H. J. Parker. A $1 exhibitor membership ticket and a list of entries must accompany mailed entries. The poultry department, Aug 23 to 26, is run by the Future Farmers of America with 150 members. The FFA will sponsor an educational booth featuring four school representatives and four principles of the organization. The 150 members will also compete in stock, grain, and potato showing.

Athens County H. J. Parker Athens Parker Poultry Department Future Farmers of America FFA Coolville High School Ames- Bern High School Rome High School Albany High School

Sign Up For Band at High School Athens Summer School

Registration for the three weeks course in the Athens Summer School Band under Floyd Prince is complete with 94 enrolled. The pupil list includes James Farley Bukley Frost Jerry Quest William Pierre Wan da Coots William James Freda Tryon George Thomas Ned Cameron Paul Farley May Nash Eliza Wyatt William Edleman Richard Schwartz Ruth Ann Littler Ted Neutzling Richard Miller Wendel Drake Eddie Brown Charles Abraham Arthur Yoho Paul Weisenbach William Driscoll Patricia Bolen Donna Poling Lewis Gloeckner Robert Vercoe Donald Bingman James Duncan Danny Smith Jack Corwin Harold Shields Ed McPherson Richard Hughes Wayne Bosworth Eugene Clendenin Joseph Fields Fred Rosser Harold Robson Betty Hooper Orland Coursey Bernadine Terrell Clara Hartinger Charlene Coursey Robert Wakefield Richard Paynte Willard Brown William Lewis Paul Rothermel Lloyd Kalovsky Lee Yaw Robert Yaw Oland McPherson Donna Gaitten Edward Cable Coover Staats Dorothy Edleman Thora CheatHam Margaret Graham Willard Reeder Duane Deem Max Baughman Mary Louise Brown Thelma Coffey Helen Bailey Reba Dawson Dorothy James Homer Johnson Caryl Baird Elizabeth Kolenich John Farley Marie Tucker Jean Herron Mary Parkis Kyle McAfee Jean Kilpatrick John Reed Cletus Hart Richard Chapman Dolores Whaley Betty French George Maxwell Gertrude Kissner Billy Mansfield Freda Young Lois Shields Dorothy Pickett Herbert Junod Emanuel Charonis Marion Wood

Athens Floyd Prince James Farley Bukley Frost Jerry Quest William Pierre Wanda Coots William James Freda Tryon George Thomas Ned Cameron Paul Farley May Nash Eliza Wyatt William Edleman Richard Schwartz Ruth Ann Littler Ted Neutzling Richard Miller Wendel Drake Eddie Brown Charles Abraham Arthur Yoho Paul Weisenbach William Driscoll Patricia Bolen Donna Poling Lewis Gloeckner Robert Vercoe Donald Bingman James Duncan Danny Smith Jack Corwin Harold Shields Ed McPherson Richard Hughes Wayne Bosworth Eugene Clendenin Joseph Fields Fred Rosser Harold Robson Betty Hooper Orland Coursey Bernadine Terrell Clara Hartinger Charlene Coursey Robert Wakefield Richard

Fair rules explained to Waterloo students at meeting

Waterloo vocational agriculture students will learn Athens County Fair exhibit rules at New Marshfield High School at 8 p m Thursday. Mr Harrison will advise in Mr Inturf's absence. Each boy should bring his record book to the meeting. Exhibitors receive a season ticket.

Athens County Fair Waterloo Vocational Agriculture New Marshfield High School Harrison Inturf

Plead Not Guilty In Local Arraignments

Harold Douglas and Carlos Harvey pleaded not guilty to non support and were bound over to the grand jury on bonds of 300 dollars each before Magistrate T R Bennett. Walter Raybould of Albany RD 3 pleaded not guilty to reckless driving and was bound over on a 100 dollar bond.

T. R. Bennett Harold Douglas Carlos Harvey Walter Raybould Albany RD 3

Insects Boring From Within Will Get Your House If You Don't Watch Out

In a period piece by Helen Whiting, the article warns Athens area readers about termites. It explains two main termite types, how they invade from ground to wood, signs to look for, and the need for professional inspection and careful control. It notes homes can suffer severe damage, with examples from Washington and Athens, and stresses not to ignore damp spots or suspect operators.

Washington, D. C Will Rogers Athens Termite Control Company

Schedule of 4-H Judge List for Mrs Paul Seyler of Columbus

Ross Wright announces a 4-H home economics projects judge list in Athens County with dates at Shade, Mechanicsburg, Albany, Rome, Athens Grange Hall, Buchtel, The Plains, Ames-Bern, Mt Hermon, and the Extension Office. All projects will be graded A to D and ribbons awarded at the Athens County Fair on the morning of Aug 26.

Paul Seyler Columbus Athens Ross Wright Shade School Mechanicsburg School Mechanicsburg Albany Pratt Miss McDonald the Plains Humphrey Moore Ames-Bern Grosvenor Mt. Hermon Young Miss Lawrence Howell Athens County

Stephen M Bingman dies after two week illness

Stephen M. Bingman 84 dies Tuesday morning at his daughter Mrs Floyd Shafer's home after a two week illness. Survived by ten children including Clarence Ernest Glouster Oscar Nelsonville Carl Beaumont Texas and several Coolville Athens residents. Funeral at Ireland Church Friday 2 pm with services by H D Hadwin Belpre at Church of Christ 7:45 pm Tuesday night.

Stephen M. Bingman Ireland Coolville Floyd Shafer Bingman Clarence Ernest Glouster Oscar Nelsonville Carl Beaumont Texas Wes Frost Frost John Gibbs Leo Bingman Elmer Bingman Everett Bingman Athens Ireland Church

Mrs. Angie Cooper 77 Dies in Athens Home

Mrs. Angie Cooper age 77 died at her home 69 N Shafer St Athens after a three week illness. She was a Mt Zion Baptist Church member and trustee lifelong resident. Survived by three children Earl Cooper Ruth Boyer Blanche Russell one sister Nancy Sloan Columbus a granddaughter Earlene Tolbert and great granddaughter Patricia Tolbert. Funeral at Mt Zion Church 2 30 p m Saturday. Friends may call at the home Friday afternoon and evening.

Angie Cooper N. Shafer St

Salvation Army Meeting on Saving Others Topic

The Salvation Army hosts a meeting on Saving Others at 8 p m today in the Citadel with refreshments. A special session is planned Thursday from 7 to 8 p m in the Citadel.

Salvation Army Citadel

Lancaster Eagles Picnic Dinner Planned for Sunday

The Lancaster Eagles Aerue No 2070 will hold its annual picnic on Sunday August 21 at Abraham's Orchard. Roads will be clearly marked from Lancaster to the site. A chicken dinner is served 11:30 a m to 3 p m with afternoon games. T J Tracey and John F Rinehart lead arrangements.

Lancaster Abraham T. J. Tracey John F. Rinehart

Retail Grocers To Talk Credit Problem Tonight

Athens district retail grocers join in a 8:30 p.m. meeting at the Berry Hotel to discuss the credit problem facing independent traders. National Brands Stores Clover Farm Stores and Athens County independents attend the session to form a policy, with a buffet luncheon to follow. Butterflies taste with their legs and are far more sensitive than human tongues.

Athens Berry Hotel National Brands Clover Farm Athens County

Polident Promises Clean Teeth and Fresher Breath

False teeth harbor stubborn scum and odor from bacteria lodged in crevices. Polident powder dissolves scum, stains and odor without brushing or acids, leaving plates and bridges looking better and feeling cleaner. Widely approved by experts, it sells for 30 cents at drug stores.

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