Relief Fund Shows $7148 Deficit in Athens County
State Auditor Ferguson reports the Athens County Poor Relief Fund is over-encumbered by 7148.30 as of January 1 1940 after accounting for anticipated transfers from the utilities excise tax fund The December receipts and estimated expenditures yield a continuing shortfall and require proper appropriation before further contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senger
Athens
Athens County
Joseph T. Ferguson
Ferguson
C. O. Gibson
Gibson
Fred Shafer
State Auditor
Shafer
Loans To Boost Small Business At Low Rates
The Independent Business Men's Association of Ohio seeks congressional approval for an Industrial Loan Corporation to guarantee or grant loans to small manufacturers. Exeuctive Burgett announced the bill, introduced Oct 31 by Senator Mead and sent to the Banking and Currency Committee. The group plans a Jan 16 Columbus discussion with the Ohio Chamber of Commerce on loan terms and employment impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent Business Men's Association of
Ohio
Congress
H. N. Burgett
United States Senate
James M. Mead
New York
Committee On Banking and Currency
Burgett
Columbus
Federal Affairs Committee
Ohio Chamber of Commerce
F. E. Dowler
C. D. Shafer Co
Snow Cleared From Hospital Lakes for Skating
Recreation Director Lewis Sabo said workers were clearing snow from the ponds at the Athens State Hospital grounds and the lakes should be ready for skating by Friday.
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Lewis Sabo
Athens State Ospital Grounds
Birth of Linda Lou Guess at seven pounds four ounces
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Guess announce the birth of a daughter on January 2 at 347 West State Street. The baby weighs seven pounds three and four tenths ounces. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Guess of Mary Street and Mr. William Stone of Athens.
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Richard Guess
State St
Linda Lou
Thomas Guess
Mary St
William Stone
Athens
Farm Women To Study Phases of Rural Life
Ohio State University hosts Farmers Week January 29 to February 2 with Athens County women attending. Experts including W B Field Columbia nutritionist Mary Swartz Rose and Florence Wright Cornell housing specialist discuss home building furnishings lighting and family care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio State University
Athens County
W. B. Field
Mary Swartz Rose
Columbia University
Florence Wright
Cornell University
George McKee
Chicago
Russell G. Means
Columbus
Carrington T. Marshall Columbus
Household Equipment Laboratory
Agricultural Circle
Ohio Home Extension Council
Federated Farm Women’s Clubs
Farmers
Roy Glenn sues Industrial Commission over workers compensation
Roy Glenn files suit in common pleas court against the Industrial Commission of Ohio seeking participation in workers compensation funds. He cites a 1931 mine accident at Valley Mining Co that injured his leg and left him disabled beyond seven days. The commission allegedly disallowed the claim in 1939 for non connection to the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
Roy Glenn
Industrial Commission of Ohio
Valley Mining Co
Glenn
Surgeries and discharge at Sheltering Arms Hospital
At Sheltering Arms Hospital a major operation occurred this morning when Lawrence Niggemeyer from Guysville Route 2 had an emergency appendectomy on Wednesday night by Gilbert Stalder of Chauncey. Mrs Beulah Weber of Dalton Ave underwent a minor operation this morning. Emory Hammond of Athens Route 2 was released from Sheltering Arms Wednesday.
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Sheltering Arms Hospital
Lawrence Niggemeyer
Guysville
Gilbert Stalder
Chauncey
Beulah Weber
Dalton Ave
Emory Hammond
Athens
Highway Employes Will Meet Friday in Athens
A special meeting of the State Highway Employe's Club of Athens County is set for Friday night at 8 o'clock in City Hall council rooms. All highway employes are urged to attend as important business will be trans acted, announced Bert Barnes, secretary.
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State Highway
Athens County
City Hall
Highway
Bert Barnes
Athens
Williams
Mrs Harriett Davis Dies at Dayton Home
Mrs Harriett Davis mother of Mrs H G Householder of Athens died last night at her Dayton home after six weeks illness. Mr and Mrs H G Householder and Mr and Mrs J E Householder will travel to Dayton to attend the funeral Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriett Davis
Dayton
H. G. Householder
Athens
J. E. Householder
Athens County School Boards Elect Leaders
Reports from four school board reorganizations were filed with County School Supt F J Tay. Troy Township elected Clyde Parrish president H J Carleton vice president and Edgar Dixon clerk with Emerson Daugherty attending. Ames Bern board chose S M Glazier president F W Vernon vice president Edgar Keirns and Mrs Bess Gardner H C Linscott Frank Elliott also noted. Lodi Township elected Charles Bobo president Leo Grim clerk Clarence J Green vice president with Lenore Williams Mary Blazier George Fulton on the board. Rome Canaan board at Stewart named G G Gaul president G F Starkey vice president W H Marshall clerk. remaining members are Lewis L Moore Carl W Yes and J W Russell.
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Troy
Coolville
Clyde Parrish
H. J. Carleton
Edgar Dixon
H. Hall Chapman
W. R. Clark
Emerson Daugherty
Taylor
James G. Russell
Ames-Bern
S. M. Glazier
F. W. Vernon
Edgar Keirns
Bess Gardner
H. C. Linscott
Frank Elliott
Lodi Township
Porter Names Scout Leaders in Athens County
Wal ter P. Porter district chairman announced the appointment of eleven men to lead Boy Scout activities in Athens County for the coming year. The group includes FE Sells as organization and extension chair, E J Arnold leadership training, C D Samford advancement, Ed Cole camping and activities, Dr Phillip Woodworth health and safety, H C Pendry finances, Roy Dupler district commissioner, John Woolley Athens, C D Shafer Nelsonville, and A M Bennett Glouster as vice chairs. Dupler will soon name neighboring commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Walter P. Porter
FE. F. Sells
E. J. Arnold
Nelsonville
C. D. Samford
Ed Cole
Phillip Woodworth
H. C. Pendry
Roy Dupler
John Woolley
Athens
C. D. Shafer
A. M. Bennett
Glouster
Dupler
Coolville Mill Co Sues for Foreclosure on Campbell Property
Coolville Mill Co files suit in district court against Sophronia Campbell Charles Campbell and others including Anita Murphy Ola Murphy and the Division of Aid for the Aged claiming a promissory note of 388.97 signed by Charles Campbell in October 1936 with interest bringing the total to 440.67 and seeks judgment foreclosure and sale of land in Coolville Station area to settle the debt. The mill also says it is trustee for other creditors of the decedent.
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Common Pleas Court
Coolville Mill Co
Sophronia
Charles C. Campbell
Anita
Ola E. Murphy
Division of Aid For the Aged
Department of Public, Welfare
Charles M. Campbell
Campbell
Coolville Station
Judgment Sought On Promissory Note
H H Carbaugh and Ruth Carbaugh sue George D Gilkey and Edna B Gilkey in common pleas court for 454.67 on a promissory note secured by a mortgage on Alexander Township property. The note, dated August 1938, was for 432 with interest. Carbaughs seek judgment for the amount due and foreclosure and sale of the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Carbaugh
Ruth Carbaugh
Common Pleas Court
George D
Edna B. Gilkey
Alexander Township
Carbaughs
Deputy Auditor Russell Suffered Stroke at Home
Louis W. Russell head bookkeeper and deputy sealer of weights and measures in the county auditor s office was stricken with a stroke at his home and was removed to Sheltering Arms Hospital. His condition was reported satisfactory this afternoon. A car steering issue may indicate front brakes dragging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis W. Russell
E. Mill Sr
County Auditor's Office
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Vinson Bill Aims to Boost U S Navy Strength Ahead of War
The Vinson bill proposes increased U S Navy strength and additional construction to surpass Britain if wartime shipbuilding continues. It notes the United States already has more vessels afloat but with lighter tonnage, with figures covering ships built building or funded through 1940.
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U. S
Vinson
WPA projects to start in a week in Athens County
Four WPA State Highway Department projects in Athens County will employ about 400 men for four months. Total cost is 142289 dollars with WPA funding 97738 dollars. Projects include bridges on Route 280 near Trimble Amesville, drainage and sidewalks on Routes 682 and 144, and improvements on Route 144 at Coolville.
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WPA
State Highway Department
Athens County
Columbus
Miners’ Fork
Trimble-Amesville
Linscott Run
Trimble-Amesville Road
The
Plains
Stewart
Coolville
Col. John P. Edwards Dies After Illness
Col. John P. Edwards aged 60 longtime adjutant of the United Spanish War Veterans in Columbus died last night after a two week illness. He served 15 years in the state department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
W.R
John P. Edwards
State Department
United Spanish War Veterans
Fines and Fees Directed to County Treasury Corrected
A Messenger correction states that fines from Juvenile Court and fees from both courts exceed salaries of deputies and clerks, with all fines and fees deposited in the county treasury. Non-support collections go directly to the entitled recipients. The note ends with an unrelated line about Arctic mosquitoes.
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Board of County Commissioners
Treasury
State Welfare Department
Edward Knaub
Touone
Hill
N. Court St
Kurt G. W. Ludecke
Hitler
United States
Detroit
Ludecke
Fuehrer
Toledo
Carol Nordren
Carolyn Sue Boyer
Helen McKinley
General Electric Co
Cleveland
Edna Callahan
Iris Craig
Hamilton
Pauline Mills
Urbana
Blanche Bowers
Katherine Cowgill
Farm Security Administration
Sanna Black
Zanesville
Industrial Commission
F. J. Tay
Porter
Coolville Firm
Russell
Mill St
Great Britain
U.S. Navy
Josten's Court ST
Arctic
Flere
Haarlem
Holland
Big Chief
Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store
Athens, Ohio
Quick
Mr. Quick
Rax
West
Pacific Coast
Rux
John N. Horton
Michigan
Owosso
Mich
Quick's Drug Store
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