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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1938

Page

5

Athens City Officials Seek Citizen Help To Improve Finances

Mayor Cliff Cornell told Athens Rotary and Kiwanis that citizens must cooperate as the city faces 8200 in debts 10000 in unpaid water bills and relief costs. He outlined plans for a new fire truck parking at City Hall and urged taxpayer attendance at meetings to tackle tax losses and pending assessments. He noted relief workers have given over 500 hours in January and warned further fiscal strain if county and state sales tax disputes persist.

Athens Cliff Cornell Athens Rotary Kiwanis Clubs Rotary Club Kiwanis P. F. Good Club Cornell Ohio University Gordon Gray Bart Davidson Robert Tompkins J. S. Sherrard E. R. Laughlin Tompkins Oscar Fulton L. W. Kelley P. G. Good Hudson Ave State Board of Health J. M. Higgins

Relief relief offices under state audit checks

Deputies from the state auditor began a semi monthly inspection of Athens County relief forms and orders. Six auditors in Columbus monitor the relief program across 88 counties while local towns work to standardize issuance days as Athens follows Mayor Cornell’s schedule.

State Auditor Fred C. Shafer Athens County Columbus Shafer Athens C. C. Cornell

The Plains Senior Class Plans Fundraising Entertainment

The Plains High School Senior Class hosts an indoor event at the school gym tonight to raise funds for a proposed Washington D C trip. The program features dancing games and refreshments and is open to the public.

Washington, D. C the Plains High School

Birth Announced for Miller Infant at Sheltering Arms

Mr and Mrs Junior Miller of Middleport announce the birth of a son yesterday afternoon at Sheltering Arms Hospital.

Junior Miller Middleport Sheltering Arms Hospital

NG To Have Radio Set In Network of Stations

At the drill of Headquarters Company 166th Infantry 2nd Battalion Ohio National Guard Lt Harold Chadwick announced a new radio transmitting and receiving set will be purchased by members of the company. The local set will join the divisional guard net sending and receiving with other Ohio units every Monday evening. The short wave set will use International Morse Code. The divisional net is planned to be broken into brigade networks later. Nineteen men were present.

166Th Infantry Ohio National Guard Harold Chadwick National Guard Ohio Chadwick Charles Rider

Charter Presented to Troop 56 During Scout Week Ceremony

During National Boy Scout Week a charter was presented to Troop 56 sponsored by Copeland Class of First Methodist Church in a Monday night ceremony. Walton Davies announced the charter to Ed Cole and presented certificates to Guy Moore and Ralph Dalton with others receiving scoutmaster and troop certificates. O L Wood then showed technicolor films of Cuba Florida and Athens High activities. Troop 55 of Higley Class Christian Church will attend a father and son banquet at 6 30 then move to Elks Hall for charter for Troop 52.

Copeland First Methodist Church Roosevelt James E. West Walter Head Walton Davies Roy Dupler Ed Cole Cole O. L. Wood Athens High School Cuba Florida Troop 55 Higley The Christian Church Elks’ Hall Troop 52

Civil Service Exams Open at Athens Post Office

The U S Civil Service Commission announces open competitive exams for senior scientific aid preparator in pathology at Army Medical Museum earning 2000 dollars yearly physiotherapy aide at 1800 dollars yearly for the U S Public Health Service and Veterans Administration printer proofreader at 132 dollars per hour for a 40 hour week at the Government Printing Office full information from J L C Kelley secretary of the U S Civil Service Board of Examiners Athens Post Office.

United States Civil Service Commission Army Medical Museum U. S. Public Health Service Veterans’ Administration Government Printing Office J. L. C. Kelley U. S. Civil Service Board of Examiners Athens Post Office

Packard Cuts Prices on Six Cylinder Models

Packard reductions of $100 apply to all six cylinder models. J E Algeo manager of Algeo Motor Sales, Packard representative in Athens, has been notified by the Packard Motor Co Detroit office.

Packard J. E. Algeo Algeo Motor Sales Athens Detroit Packard Motor Co

Young Republicans Rally Set At Hotel Berry

Members of the Athens County Young Republican Club urged tickets be bought early for a county wide rally at Hotel Berry Thursday night. Main speakers include Myron B. Gessaman mayor of Columbus and William McCullough Republican floor leader in the Ohio House. Dinner at six precedes the program.

William McCullough Ohio House of Representatives Myron B. Gessaman Columbus Athens County Young Republican Club Hotel Berry

Son of Hinshaws Youth Killed by Automobile

Walter Hinshaw age 16 son of Adjt and Mrs W H Hinshaw was killed Sunday night when struck by an automobile while riding a bicycle in Athens. Funeral services were held today at Findlay conducted by Brigadier Malpass of the Salvation Army. The Hinshaws, previously with the Salvation Army Corps in Findlay, formerly served in Athens where Walter attended Athens High School.

Walter Hinshaw Adjt W. H. Hinshaw Athens Findlay Brigadier Malpass Salvation Army Cincinnati Hinshaws Salvation Army Corps Athens High School

Freed appeals after 2000 bond posting

George Murray Freed, colored, Glasgow, found guilty of carrying concealed weapons and sent to the Ohio State Penitentiary. He was released from the Athens County Jail yesterday afternoon on a $2000 bond posted by P. H. McKinley. The case was appealed to the Fourth District Court of Appeals after a motion for a new trial was rejected by Judge O F Rowland.

George Murray Glouster Ohio State Penitentiary Athens County P. H. McKinley Murray Fourth District Court of Appeals O. F. Rowland Athens County Common Pleas Court

Clubs to Meet in Marshfield This Week

The Flower Garden Club will gather Wednesday at 7 30 at Mrs. Fred Hoodler home. The Women's Home Missionary Society meets Wednesday at 2 pm at Mrs. Hiram Stright residence.

New Marshfield Flower Garden Fred Hoodler Women’s Home Missionary Society Hiram Stright

Rome Grange Meets at IOOF Hall

Rome Grange will hold a meeting in the IOOF Hall at Stewart on Wednesday evening February 9. After the regular business there will be a literary program.

Rome Grange IOOF Stewart

Glouster Merchants Plan Union Contract Discussion

Clerks and merchants in Glouster plan a meeting at IOOF Hall tonight at 7:30 to negotiate a new contract for the Clerks Retail Union led by president E. D. Coffman.

Glouster Merchants Plan Glouster — Clerks and Merchants Clerks Retail Union E. D. Coffman IOOF

Bakers Are Winners at Glouster Alleys

Bakers from Rich Loaf defeat John Blower team on Monday night led by W Johnston with 531 series and A Gamwell second at 513. L Trainer top single with 205 in first game. team totals show Rich Loaf 2448 and John Blower 1950s range.

Glouster Rich Loaf Bakers John Blower W. Johnston A. Gamwell Blower L. Trainer Rich Loaf V. Eddy D. Kovach F. Wolf

Morgans Move to Shadyside for Stable Boss Post

Mr and Mrs Tom Morgan and family relocate to Shadyside Ohio today where Mr Morgan takes a stable boss job for a mining firm Their former home will be occupied by Mr and Mrs George Thompson and family who move in tomorrow.

Glouster Tom Morgan Shadyside Morgan Morgans George Thompson

Glouster Teachers Return After Illness

Miss Cunningham, ill two months, resumes teaching at Glouster High School next Monday. She receives a Sunshine Gift Box from the Progressive Study Club. In a later note, Glouster Tom Cats host Chauncey Blue Devils tonight in their first game, with Koehler Cooper and Carter as starting forwards and Tolliver and Zimmer likely at guard.

Glouster Esta Cunningham Main St Glouster High School Glouster Tom Cats Chauncey Blue Devils Koehler Cooper Carter Tolliver Zimmer

Tickets for Dance and Dinner Near Sellout in Athens County

Tickets for a dance and dinner event are selling quickly with dinner reservations required by Thursday noon. Half price tickets for the dance only are available at the door. Reservations or inquiries can be directed to Miss Mary at Cornell's Shop in S Court or via listed agents in Carbondale Albany Nelsonville Glouster Trimble Coolville including Pollock Prater Evans Rose Johnson Alden White.

Miss Marya Cornell S. Court Athens County Carbondale Rita Pollock Mr. Prater Albany Coe’s Hardware Nelsonville Harry Evans Glouster George Rose Trimble Earl Johnson Coolville John Alden Charles White

Arliss Stars In Dr Syn at Athena Theater

George Arliss appears as the ex pirate turned parson in Dr Syn based on a best selling novel by Russell Thorndyke. The Gaumont production features John Loder and Margaret Lockwood with on location filming on Romney Marshes and a strong supporting cast.

Russell Thorndyke George Arliss Dr. Syn Athena Theater Mr. Arliss John Loder Margaret Lockwood Gaumont Romney Marshes Roy Emerton Muriel George Wally Patch Graham Moffatt Athole Stewart Alan Whittaker Fenlass Llewellyn Frederick Burtwell Wilson Coleman

New Record Set for OU Registration at Ohio University

Registrar F. B. Dilley announced today a second semester registration total of 2 845 at Ohio University, a new high. He expects more students to enroll this week, surpassing last year’s second semester record of 2 672.

Ohio University Today F. B. Dilley

Athens County Court Weighs New Legal Principle In Trial

The Travellers Indemnity Co seeks redress against Ruth Shafer over a 1935 Luckoff window crash. Jury delays as court weighs a new principle. case resumes Saturday. Witnesses testified about the car, paint on the bumper, and a folder found in the vehicle. A copy of the insurance policy could not be admitted. Hartford reportedly holds the copy.

Travellers Indemnity Co Ruth Shafer Chauncey Athens County Common Pleas Court Insurance Company Miss Shafer Luckoff S. Court St Lewis F. Jones Walburn Rose Gardner Shafer D. R. Zenner Isaac E. Ash O. F. Rowland Hartford Conn

Ross Son Is Born In New Marshfield

Mr and Mrs M W Ross of New Marshfield announce the birth of an eight and a half pound son named Carl Norman Ross born Saturday Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Ross Air line and H G Cramer New Marshfield RD 2.

Athens Council Tackles Dogs Beggars and Peddlers Issues

Athens City Council referred complaints about roaming dogs street peddlers and beggars to City Solicitor Gordon B Gray for ordinance control. Council authorized advance $6500 for city expenses due to late tax collections and required competitive bidding for future equipment purchases.

Athens Gordon B. Gray

Personnel Changes at University Elementary Training School

The school announces three staff changes this semester. Esther Dunham becomes principal while E A Hansen is on leave for state education work. Marcella Long, Dayton, is the new sixth grade teacher. Luther Ulbrick covers janitor duties during Lester Sickles absence due to illness.

University Elementary Esther Dunham E. A. Hansen State Department of Education Marcella Long Dayton Lester Sickles Luther Ulbrick Sickles

Le Mayes Welcome Son In Albany Family

Mr and Mrs James Le May of Albany announce the birth of a son weighing eight pounds seven and a quarter ounces. The Le May family already includes seven boys and seven girls.

James le May Albany le Mays

Attendance record for Athens City Schools announced

Reports show during the third six weeks period actual enrollment reached 1,336 with an average daily attendance of 1,253. Tardiness totaled 271 cases and truancy six as Superintendent H. C. Pendry released the figures.

H. C. Pendry Athens City

Common Sense About Constipation with All-Bran

A health note explains constipation from lack of bulk in the bowels and promotes Kellogg's All-Bran as the remedy. It recommends daily intake, water consumption, and notes All-Bran is made in Battle Creek and sold by every grocer.

Kellogg's Kellogg Battle Creek

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