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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1939

Page

5

Inauguration Attendance From Athens County Tops 600

More than 600 Athens County people joined the Columbus inauguration procession for John W Bricker. A 542 passenger Athens train carried delegates while many others traveled to the capital for the events. The Ohio University Band, directed by C W Janssen, stood out among numerous bands and drum corps.

Sec Athens Messenger Athens Athens County Columbus Ohio U Hocking Valley John W. Bricker Capital High St Ohio University C. W. Janssen Broad St

Athens County Tax Collection Starts February First

Athens County real estate taxes will begin about February 1 with the exact date to be announced in The Messenger. Treasurer John H. Preston said rates are set but books must be prepared before collection begins. Auditor C. O. Gibson noted the shift of closings from July to September delays settlements and state law drives November August labeling. The pace differs from counties with smaller populations and higher levies, such as Cuyahoga and Summit.

Athens County John H. Preston Preston C. O. Gibson Gibson State Tax Commission Cuyahoga Summit

County Budget Slashed by Probate Judge Four Thousand

Aths County Commissioners Ira Whitmore Walter Maccombs and Charles Stratton tackled the budget issue with Auditor C O Gibson. Probate Judge Francis D White sharply cut about $4000 from his requested budget. The board, not yet deciding, planned to resume after lunch and may appropriate funds for three months.

Aths Ira Whitmore Walter Maccombs Charles Stratton C. O. Gibson Francis D. White

Dog Tags Due by January 20 in County

Applications for dog licenses must be filed with the county auditor or deputies before January 20 with registration fees of 1 dollar for each male and spayed female dog and 3 dollars for each female over three months old. A 1 dollar late penalty applies if not filed on time, and licenses may be obtained by mail with fee and dog description.

C. O. Gibson

Ohio University Publications Face State Tax Fines

Ohio University publications The Ohioan and The Athena were fined by the State Sales Tax Commission over two years of sales tax issues. The Ohioan staff misclassified the magazine as tax exempt and may owe taxes and penalties for last year and this year. The Athena faces a $119 penalty for late filing after assuming normal three percent tax. Belcher protests that last year’s board is gone and current staff is not at fault.

Ohio University The Ohioan Athena State Sales Tax Commission Chester Jablonski John Belcher Commission Belcher

Farm Bureau Council Meets With Gilham

The first meeting of the new Farm Bureau Council will be held tomorrow night at Roy Gilham's home in New Marshfield. The original council has grown too large and split into two districts. Agnes Terrell reports officers will be elected and plans set for future activities.

New Farm Bureau Council Roy Gilham New Marshfield Agnes Terrell

Soldiers May Join the Regular Army Reserve

Former regular army soldiers from Athens County under 36 who have been honorably discharged after at least one year may enlist in the Regular Army Reserve. No duties are required unless a national emergency. pay is $2 monthly for four years, plus $3 more per month if called to active duty, up to $150 for time served in the Reserve. Enlistment in Athens at Ohio University Military Department with last discharge required. Red grouse is the only bird confined to the British Isles.

Athens County Regular Army War Department Reserve Youngstown Reserve Officers Association Athens Ohio University Military Department

Former Athens Man Dies in Charleston

Funeral services for John Clark, a former Athens resident who died Monday at his Charleston home, will be held tomorrow in Charleston with burial there. Nearly 70, he was born in Scotland and lived in West Virginia for about 20 years, previously working in Athens coal. Survived by Isabelle his wife two sons William F. of Fast Cliff West Virginia and James of South Carolina two daughters in Oklahoma and Pennsylvania five grandchildren two great grandchildren and one brother Tom Clark of Corning.

John Clark Athens Charleston W. Va Mr. Clark Scotland Isabelle Clark West Virginia Presbyterian Church, Masons

Chauffeur Fined and Jailed for Drunken Driving

William McGuire, chauffeur for a Columbus manufacturer, was sentenced by Judge O F Rowland to 10 days in jail, a $50 fine, costs, and a six month license revocation after pleading guilty to drunken driving. He admitted drinking and driving with children in the car. His family and employers pleaded for leniency.

Columbus O. F. Rowland William McGuire McGuire Charles H. Evans Nelsonville Jeffrey Manufacturing Co Evans Rowland

Grand Jury Convenes in Com mon Pleas Court

Prosecutor Harold J. Rose presented about 40 cases to the January term grand jury. The standout is James Edward Koon, a Deanville youth charged with murdering Levi Laudermilk on December 22. Other indictable matters include reckless driving intoxication breaking and entering and non support cases.

Harold J. Rose Common Pleas Court Rose James Edward Koon Deanville Levi Laudermilk

Penslar Super Potent Cod Liver Oil Claims

An ad touts Penslar Super Potent Cod Liver Oil derived from fresh cod liver with refined methods. It guarantees at least 70 000 units of Vitamin A and 10 000 units of Vitamin D per ounce, noting reduced dose compared to ordinary oil.

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