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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1937

Page

5

Tax districts in Athens County set rates for coming year

Of 42 districts in Athens County 28 will lower real estate rates five will rise and nine stay the same Auditor C O Gibson announced The main drop comes from a tenth mill county levy cut from 2 90 to 2 80 mills County funds see a 0 4 mill drop to 2 30 while bond retirement rises to 0 50 mills July–202? totals show 52 850 in outstanding bonds with 20 000 road bonds remaining and 32 850 in bonds for South Bridge and Federal Creek bonds Trimble Corporation remains highest at 25 mills Jacksonville Village School lowest at 11 30 mills

Trimble Jacksonville Athens County C. O. Gibson General County Fund Pond Retirement Fund South Bridge Federal Creek Bridge Trimble Corporation Jacksonville Village Athens Township Athens City Daleton the Plains Waterloo Alexander Township Albany Lodi-Alexander Ames Township Amesville Corporation Bern Township Bern- Rome Township Canaan Township Canaan- Athens Township Ames-Bern Carthage Township Glouster Village Jacksonville Corporation Trimble Village Waterloo Township York Township Buchtel Corporation Nelsonville City

Parasites Found in Lambs at Athens Grange posting

At the Athens Grange Hall a demonstration showed internal parasites in lambs. L R Kauffman and L K Bear displayed stomach, hook, tape worms and grub in a head taken from a lamb. Treatments from May to November include nicotine sulfate copper sulfate drenches and capsules every 30 days.

Athens Grange Hall L. R. Kauffman L. K. Bear Athensounty Bear Ohio State University Kauffman Ohio Wool Growers’ Association

Ejected man returns with butcher knife at Buchtel incident

John Bachamas ejected from the Wayside Inn at Buchtel on Saturday night. He returned with a butcher knife, resisted arrest, and fled. He was recaptured Sunday morning at home and jailed. Magistrate T. R. Bennett filed assault and battery and resisting an officer charges.

Buchtel John Bachamas Ed Show Bachamas Bahamas Charles Bayless B. C. Day T. R. Bennett

Legion Men Urge Donations for Christmas Baskets

Commander John Dowler of the K. T. Crossen Post asks Legionnaires to bring staple foods clothing toys and money to 73 S Court St before Wednesday noon. Baskets will be delivered Friday afternoon to needy World War I veterans and their families.

John Dowler K. T. Crossen American Legion S. Court St Dowler Legion

Civil Service Exams Open at Athens Post Office

The U S Civil Service Commission announces open competitive examinations including junior tabulating machine operator and alphabetic counting machine operator at 1440 a year all in the Interstate Commerce Commission. It lists inspector of railway signaling and train control and mathematical statistical analyst roles with salaries from 2600 to 4600 a year in the Soil Conservation Service. Full information from J L C Kelley secretary U S Civil Service Board of Examiners Post Office Athens.

United States Civil Service Commission Interstate Commerce Commission Soil Conservation Service J. L. C. Kelley U. S. Civil Service Board of Examiners Athens

Pitcher Sundra Watches Trial From Jury Box

New York Yankees pitcher Steve Sundra sat in the jurors box during an automobile accident case in Cleveland. Common Pleas Judge Frederick P. Walther asked for his view on court procedure and Sundra quipped that some lawyers throw them high and outside.

Cleveland Steve Sundra New York Yankees Common Pleas Frederick P. Walther Sundra Pitcher Sundra

Skywriting And Payroll Flight Save Akron Firm

An Akron firm ensured its December payroll arrived on time by rushing blank checks to the city via a plane owned by Arrow pilot Larry Herron and flown by Bob Swift. The delivery came less than two hours after printing, just in time for the payroll. Private pilot John Jagers earned his license after government tests, while Claude Dry plans more air travel. Louise McDonald, Ohio University student, flew to St Louis for the holidays.

Akron McBee Co Bob Swift Larry Herron Arrow John Jagers Claude Dry Messenger Bureau of Air Commerce U. S. Department of Commerce Louise McDonald Ohio University St. Louis TWA

Toy Show Tuesday At Ohio Theater In Athens

The Toy Show will be held Tuesday morning at 10 15 at the Ohio Theater for Athens youngsters. Admission will be new toys or good used ones or groceries. All items collected will go to the Salvation Army for Christmas treats for needy families.

Ohio Theater Athens Salvation Army

Eight-Week-Old Robbie Main's First Christmas Gathering

The Sprague Main family on Morris Avenue celebrates Christmas with Robbie, eight weeks old, and relatives from Athens and Cleveland. Plans include Santa gifts for Robbie such as rattles and slippers, two Christmas celebrations, carol singing, Mass at five, breakfast after, and an afternoon of turkey, bridge, and games. Robbie is the center of attention as the family divides rituals between children and adults.

Elizabeth Anderson Robert John Main Robbie Robert Main John R. Sprague Morris Ave Santa Cynthia Louisiana Robert William Sprague Morris Avenue Ted Notre Dame Mary Devlin Cleveland Irene Devlin Jim Devlin John T. Sprague Patsey Athens Bob Bill Spragues

Trees Brighten Athens State Hospital Christmas Scene

At Athens State Hospital more than 50 Christmas trees will brighten wards and dining rooms as staff and about 1,700 patients prepare for holiday celebrations. Gifts arrive from friends, with movies planned on Dec 23 and 30, a Christmas Day meal, and a New Year dinner. The industrial fund funds canaries, goldfish, four radios, a patient-made craft sale, and a variety show December 28.

Athens State Hospital

Truck and car collide on Route 56 near White's Mill

State Highway Patrol reports a collision on Route 56 south of the White's Mill bridge around 12:30 this morning. Andrew Hoyt of Carpenter Route 1 drove the truck toward New Marshfield while Frank Everett of Athens Route 2 drove the sedan toward Athens. No injuries were reported.

White's Mill State Highway Patrol Andrew Hoyt Carpenter Route 1 New Marshfield Frank Everett Athens

Washington professor plants giant gooseberry hope

Seattle scholar Dean Hugo W. Winkerwerder of the University of Washington planted a gooseberry bush from the Siskiyou mountains and expects berries the size of ping pong balls as Puget Sound soil may swell the fruit.

Seattle Hugo W. Winkerwerder University of Washington Siskiyou Puget Sound

No Fishing Signs Placed at Copeland Lake Project

Despite wintry weather, no fishing signs surround the lake and dam on the Dr. T. A. Copeland farm near Stewart. NYA supervisor E S Haller notes the fishery aims to protect newly planted blue gills, bullhead, and minnows while providing spawning habitat and future conservation demonstrations.

State Conservation Commission NYA Far Barnhart Woodrow Golden Carthage Township Amt 4 Whaley Albany Eye Lake Harvey Copeland Stewart Pearl Woods Alexander Township Haller Shade River

Plane Crash Near Lancaster Involves Athens Flying Club

The 1935 C-3 Aeronca plane owned by Swiftair Service crashed near Lancaster after the crew, part of the Athens Flying Club, lost course while attempting to reach Logan. Howard and Red were about 100 feet up before the nose rose and the plane dove. injuries were limited to structural damage and the craft suffered wing and rib damage. Funeral plans were set for Hahn, son of Mrs Bessie Hahn, as relatives and Alex Knouff offered explanations.

Aeronca Swiftair Service Athens Flying Club Albany Bob Swift Knouff Bessie Hahn Howard Wilbur Young Harold Frank Rauch Lancaster Athens Young al Knouff Hahn Logan Red

Mary Joyce Arrives in Seattle After 1000-Mile Alaska Trek

Mary Joyce a 29 year old inn proprietor from Juneau Alaska is pictured arriving in Seattle on a rare visit to the mainland. She previously gained fame last year for a 1000 mile dog sled trek from Taku to Fairbanks lasting three months amid temperatures of 60 degrees below zero.

Mary Joyce Juneau Alaska Seattle Wash Taku Fairbanks

Woman’s car crashes into hardware store display window

Mrs. Smart of Murray City tried to back out from a east Court Street parking spot Sunday morning. Her car caught the bumper of a vehicle ahead, then surged forward crossing the street and smashing the Carpenter Hardware Co window. She suffered slight cuts.

Court St

Q-623 Promise Relief for Rheumatism and Nerve Pain

In Athens Ohio Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store advertises Q-623 a guaranteed remedy for rheumatism neuritis sciatica and lumbago with a note that a few doses may stop pain. It also promotes Q-Tabs as a stimulant diuretic for urinary irritations and kidney support from 9 Western Street.

Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store Tnien St Athens, Ohio

Athens County Names 75 Jurers for January Term

Athens County Common Pleas draws 75 veniremen for the January term. Grand jury opens January 3 under Judge O. F. Rowland with 15 grand jurors. first petit juror panel set for January 10. Names were drawn by jury commissioner E. R. Walker and clerk Ruth E. Burdette from a wheel reset after 1933.

Petit Jurors Athens County Common Pleas Court O. F. Rowland E. R. Walker Ruth E. Burdette Grand Jury

Army Baskets Deadline Set By Salvation Army

Wednesday at noon is the deadline for Christmas basket applications at Salvation Army headquarters Adjutant Ronald Irwin announced. One hundred thirty applications have been received and arrive at 10 to 20 daily. The Army plans to issue 100 baskets, 40 more than last year, with more possible from donations. Eagles donate 50 for treats for children receiving toys. Monterey Calif meanest man jailed for stealing graduation dresses from Walter Colton grammar school sewing room.

Salvation Army Headquarters Adjt Ronald Irwin Army Headquarters Irwin Army Friends of the Army of the Eagles Monterey Cal Walter Colton Grammar School

Also Mentioned on This Page

Legion Men Charles Maag Sandusky, O Frank Smith Boston Robert Taylor New York Europe Hollywood Barbara Stanwyck Toy Show By Elaine Ballinger Knouff's Version William Hahn Illinois Currier St W. Union St Wilbur A. Young Buckeye Dry Cleaners Joyce Admira Jessie Simpson New Jersey Newark Chicago Dowler & Ferguson Ohio John Gillett Thomas Reese Glouster Warren Ross Alfred Black Frank Kayser Cyrus Brewster Torch W. S. Owens Nelsonville H. H. Jackson Harry J. Campbell Everett Copeland J. H. Rice Don E. Kasler Ed Carlton Coolville Byron Phillips Art C. Finsterwald Frost Petit Frank Bobo Guy Lowry Carbondale Frank MacDaniel HH. C Goodwin Charlies Guinther Alfred Morris Hollister John Poston H. H. McKinley Cora Frame Grace Edington R. S. Howard Millfield Wilbur Hutchins Amesville Fred Dowler Jesse Mansfield Nellie Hixon William Coleman Guysville Herman Wright H. S Hoskinson Virgil Maxwell Petit Jury Folllows G. W. Arnold Margaret Stover Doresey E. Bolin Shade S. S. Love Carl Buck Carl Shafer Chauncey Carlos A. Bean Bert Stout Merwin Mansfield Athens RD Elizabeth Bell Sid Baker E. S. Haller Parker Snyder Clyde Colburn Edward Terrell Hattie Pickering Elinore Dailey Peter Fagan W. F. Sands Charles Roberts Hattie Coon William Barker George W. Coblins Homer Higgins Harry Tribe H. W. Reeder Pyro Promp Mathews Oil CO Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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