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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1937

Page

5

Christmas Pay For Athens County Miners Declared Substantial

Miners in Athens County will receive Christmas pay after working nine to ten days in the two week period ending mid month. Large mines in Sunday Creek Coal Co New York Coal Co Ohio Collieries Co and Hocking Valley Mining Co will issue checks next Thursday December 23. NYA payrolls total 571.96 will be delivered to 57 youths though checks may arrive after Christmas if offices send payrolls early. Christine Aylor resigns as Aid to Dependent Children secretary. Juvenile Court Judge Louis Tyroler says the post will not be filled and the court will assist the office administrator.

Sunday Creek Coal Co New York Coal Co Ohio Collieries Co Hocking Valley Mining Co NYA Athens County E. S. Haller Washington United States Treasury Department Christine Aylor Louis Tyroler Juvenile Court

Girl's Notes Tie Oakdale Man to Minor Abroad

Sidney Cuckler of Oakdale, 32, admits taking a 16 year old Glouster girl to the West Coast and back after investigators found feminine handwriting in a magazine. The girl is in the county juvenile home and Cuckler's delinquency case is delayed by Judge Louis Tyroler. The pair left November 13 and returned December 6, with plans for the girl to stay in Lancaster for two weeks before returning home.

Sidney Cuckler Oakdale Glouster West Coast Athens County Cuckler Louis Tyroler Juvene Tyroler Ohio Lancaster

Lyons Fined for Leaving Scene of Accident

Orville Lyons pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of an accident without giving his identity before Magistrate T R Bennett. He was fined $10 and costs. Charges were filed by Zaa Morris of Athens R D whose husband’s car collided with Lyons on Route 31 south of Chauncey early Thursday morning.

Orville Lyons Athens R. D T. R. Bennett Zaa Morris Route 31 Chauncey

Fine for Kidney and Bladder Weakness

Advice promising kidney and bladder health through Haarlem Oil Capsules from Gold Medal. Claims include removing wastes and offering swift results, with symptoms listed and urging readers to buy from druggists.

Haarlem Holland Adv

He's To Work Daytime Spend Nights in Jail

Floyd Wilson Hooper Sr will work daytime and stay in Athens County jail for two months after Judge Tyroler in Athens County Juvenile Court ordered nights in jail. Wilson, a carpenter, was charged with neglecting his family and will have earnings turned over to his family.

Floyd Wilson Hooper Sr Athens County Tyroler Wilson

Tells Athens Students There Is Santa Claus

Athens Junior High School held a Christmas assembly where English teacher Ralph Arnold declared that there is a Santa Claus, citing Francis Church. The program featured music by the eighth grade, scripture by Max Baughman, and readings by Mary Bingman and Julian McQuiston.

Francis Church Ralph Arnold Athens Arnold Bill Poling Clara Keunzli Jeanette Max Baughman Mary V. Bingman Julian McQuiston

Students Depart for Two Weeks Vacation in Ohio

Hundreds of Ohio University students head home from Athens for a two weeks Christmas break. Classes resume Monday January 3. Athens City Schools University Elementary The Plains and Mechanicsburg schools observe the same period. County schools vary with some ending Friday and others starting Wednesday or Thursday ahead of a January 3 return.

Ohio University Athens University the Plains Mechanicsburg

Mrs. Davis Funeral Held at New England

Funeral services were held Monday for Mrs. Mattie J. Davis who died at her home near New England on Thursday December 9. She lived in the area all her life and is survived by her husband Hanley Davis two daughters Olive Bobo of Athens Route 7 and Annie Dye of Canonville four sons Harry Davis of Albany Edgar L. Davis of Colorado and William J and Thomas Davis of Stewart thirteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren Two sons preceded her in death.

Mattie J. Davis New England Hanley Davis Olive Bobo Athens Annie Dye Canaonville Harry Davis Albany Edgar L. Davis Colorado William J Thomas Davis Stewart

Local Hospital Reports Postoperative Updates

Mr. Arthur H. Rhoads an Ohio University instructor at 300 East State Street underwent an emergency appendicitis operation at Sheltering Arms Hospital last night and is listed in good condition today. Mrs. Phosa Six of New Marshfield was admitted yesterday for medical treatment. Mrs. Nettie Shields of The Plains was admitted yesterday for observation. Mrs. Gean Ferrell of 13 North Lancaster Street had an emergency appendicitis operation Wednesday night and is reported in good condition.

Arthur H. Rhoads Ohio University E. State St Sheltering Arms Hospital Phosa Six New Marshfield Nettie Shields the Plains Gean Ferrell N. Lancaster St

Final week for Athens County Christmas Seals sale drive

With one week left hundreds receive reminders as contributions climb past 1400 toward a 2500 goal. The Athens County Tuberculosis and Health Association runs the campaign from Worstell Building funds support anti tuberculosis programs nationwide.

Athens County Seal Sale Athens County Tuberculosis and Health Association Worstell Building North Court St

Honor Roll Pupils Announced For 6 Weeks at Junior High

Principal S E Gilmore announces the Athens Junior High honor roll for the second six weeks. Eligibility required a B average with no F or incomplete work. Seventh grade honorees include Anna Mae Keever high honors with three A grades, Luella Powell, Elizabeth Riley. Eighth and ninth grade lists name many students with high honors and special recognitions for several named pupils.

S. E. Gilmore Athens Junior High Betty Allen Donna Marie Ayers Mable Bean Ann Dilley Roy Geisinger Anna MaeKeever Robert King Evelyn Kittle Julian McQuiston Grace Manigold Dick Paynter Luella Powell Wanda Quest John Reed Elizabeth Riley Claudine Steppe Jean Westfall Annabelle White Anna Mae Keever Frank Baker Martha Caskey Martha Cottingham Martha Lou Dowler John Farley Kenneth French Gladys Gilkey David Goldsberry Betty Griswald Ruth Ann Grover Betty Henderson Annabelle Houck Herman James Evan Jones Gene Kissner Joanne Leben George Lohrman Henry Miller Dorothy Ann Pearson Harry Peckham Virginia Stansbury William White Mary Jeanne Williams Ruth Alice Billie Jacoby Margaret Josten Elizabeth Kolenich Elizabeth Krecker Clyde Mansfield Frances Malone Billy Musgrave Dorothy McAllister Richard McConkey George Peckham Lewis Pierce Billy Roberts Thelma Sams Dick Schloss Albert Seaman Patsy Sherrard Joe Williams Carl Wood

West Side School Dazzles With Christmas Spirit and Decorations

Christmas trees in four rooms at West Side School spark festive mood. Third and fourth graders share a room with gifts and icicles from Patty Kern and others. Grade five glows with a fireplace tableau and bells, while first and second grades display snow scenes, cards, and Bible stories as teachers read of Christmas.

West Side School Patty Kern Charle Larch Bobby Kern Rosemary Gloeckner Santa

Athens High School Girl Reserves Hold Yuletide Party

Athens High School Girl Reserves hosted their annual Christmas party at noon with Miss Mary Connell overseeing. Each member lit the Christmas tree with a quotation and bulb, then exchanged gifts, sang carols, and enjoyed refreshments. thirty five members attended.

Athens High School Mary Connett

Funeral services for Mrs Blanch Cray in Guysville

Mrs Blanch Cray 61 died at a Columbus hospital Wednesday night. Funeral services will be Sunday at 2 PM in the Guysville Methodist Church with burial in Dean Cemetery There will be brief services in Columbus Saturday night.

Athens man jailed after DUI plea in county court

Orville C. McVay of Athens pleaded guilty to driving under the influence before Judge O. F. Rowland in Athens County Commons Pleas Court. He received a $100 fine and costs, 30 days in jail with 25 days deducted for good behavior, and a six month driving suspension.

Orville C. McVay Athens Athens County

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