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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1937

Page

5

Youths Head to CCC Camps in Ohio From Athens

Seventeen Athens County youths passed a physical exam in Marietta and sail for CCC camps in Ohio. Nineteen started from Athens, two rejected. Each boy must send $25 of his $30 monthly allowance to dependents. Enrollment lasts six months with potential early discharge. Names of enrolled youths listed. two rejections not yet identified.

Athens County CCC Ohio Marietta Athens F. E. Shafer Relief Office Relief Dale J. Bryan Chauncey Luther M. Burch, Jr

Hospital Activity At Sheltering Arms This Morning

Mrs. Leslie Halbert of Athens and Samuel Runner of Burr Oak admitted for observation after minor illnesses. Basil Vore of Greens Run discharged after a fractured leg from a mine accident on November 4. Mrs. John Huffman of 44 Second Street also discharged.

Leslie Halbert Athens R.D Sheltering Arms Hospital Samuel Runner Burr Oak Basil Vore Greens Run John Huffman Second St

Service on Friday at Richland Ave M P Church

A special prayer service will be held Friday afternoon at 2 p m at Richland Ave M P Church. The event invites community members to attend and join in collective prayer.

Richland Ave. M. P

Help 15 Miles Of Kidney Tubes To Flush Out Acids

Doctors warn kidneys contain about 15 miles of tubules that purify blood. Frequent urination, burning, backache, and fatigue signal potential kidney or bladder issues. Doan's Pills are suggested for relief and to help remove waste from the blood.

Doan

Man Bites Nose in Family Dispute Over Board Bill

On January 11 1937 at Athens County George Sanborn allegedly bit Jesse King on the nose during a family dispute over a board bill. King required a doctor after his nose tip was bitten off. Sanborn pleaded not guilty and posted bond, while also filing assault charges against King and Edna King.

Athens George Sanborn Jesse King T. R. Bennett Bennett Edna King King Sanborn Shade Charles Bayless

Birthday Ball Tickets Ready for Athens Charity Dance

I P Tucker buys the first Berry Hotel square dance ticket for the President's Birthday Ball set Saturday Jan 30 in Athens County. Tickets at a dollar per couple fund infantile paralysis relief with 70 percent staying in county and 30 percent sent to the Georgia Warm Springs Foundation.

I. P. Tucker Athens Berry L Athens County Scott Haney Carman Church Harry Dalton Earl Beckley Georgia Warm Springs Foundation

Drizzle Turns Into Heavy All Day Rain in Athens

Residents found themselves marooned in stores and offices as drizzle escalated into persistent rain. Up to seven tenths of an inch fell while temperatures peaked at 55 before dipping to 51, then rose again to 55 by noon. The Hocking River and other streams rose as clouds persisted.

Athens Hocking

Injured in Fall at Athens Ice and Storage Co

Mr. W. H. Verity of 200 W. Union St. is confined to his home after injuries from a fall at work at Athens Ice and Storage Co.

W. H. Verity Union St Athens Ice and Storage Co

D U Plans Addition to Howard Hall at Ohio University

Plans for an early addition to Howard Hall the girls dormitory in Athens County are revealed as state officials introduce bills in the Ohio General Assembly to authorize construction and funding. The project estimated at 125000 dollars would be financed by certificates of indebtedness. If approved the work would begin quickly to relieve housing needs for female students. A new men’s dormitory is already under construction with PWA funds providing support.

Howard Hall Ohio University E. Union St George Banks Athens County Verner E. Metcalf Marietta Ohio Senate University PWA

Bank at Amesville Re-Elects Officers

The First National Bank of Amesville re-elected officers and directors at the annual stockholders meeting. Directors: F. H. Gifford E. F. Glazier L. B. Glazier W. M. Painter F. E. Phillips F. L. Thomas W. E. Thompson. Officers: President L. B. Glazier. Vice President W. E. Thompson. Cashier F. L. Thomas. Assistant Cashier J. P. Owen.

Amesville First National Bank of Stocklin Cers F. H. Gifford E. F. Glazier L. B. Glazier W. M. Painter F. E. Phillips F. L. Thomas W. E. Thompson J. P. Owen

Stronger Athens County School Group Plans Expansion

At a courthouse meeting the Athens County School Board and Clerks Association voted to add new members and push a constructive educational program. Edgar Dixon urged organization while Harry Jacoby was elected chairman of the executive committee. Dues were set at 25 cents yearly. February meeting to be at Mechanicsburg School. J F Smith, 77, suffered a broken leg after a wheelchair fall. condition favorable.

Athens County School Board and Clerks Association Edgar Dixon Harry Jacoby Athens Township Athens County Mechanicsburg School

Stocks advance amid utilities led by Columbia Gas

New York up stocks edged higher in active trading as utilities gained for a second day. Columbia Gas climbed to 20 percent while motors rebounded with Chrysler up 1 tip and GM advancing to 66 percent. Newport Industries touched a new high at 40 percent as rails and steels held firm.

New York Columbia Gas Chrysler General Motors Newport Industries RAILS S. F. Onetereween B.C Enna Pac Conan Meen Rock Island Pacific Allied Chemicals Posmeeeere Ag. Chem. del Sumatra Eeee-Ewonpese Ib KG Col Gas Elec Crosley Radio We Anenwenss ST DuPont Ewes Inti Harvester Mont Ward U. S. Steel Motors Briggs Mfg Pibeeereniceenmapamucay Otm Chrysler Wa Wowennl Elec Autolite Stewart Warner Goodrich Rubber Goodrich Rubber- Mack Truck ee + 20 ee ee 49% Nash Motors Timken Roller Hiram Walker Ee Lone Star Gmiqnence Carcooputensy Schenley Distillers Eocceee

Livestock Prices From Pittsburgh and Cincinnati Markets

Hogs across weights quoted with direct sales and price ranges. Cattle and calves show steady to weak trends with bids lower. sows strong in Pittsburgh and Cincinnati markets. lambs and sheep uneven with lower deltas. Receipts and weight breaks listed for each market amid overall softer cattle tone.

Pittsburgh Cincinnati

Toledo grain and price listings show mixed commodity markets

Wheat and corn prices quoted with multiple grade levels. eggs and butter markets weak or unsettled with varied receipts. Live poultry and hog prices listed by weight and breed with wide ranges. regional notes include nearby grade shortages and fluctuating scores for dairy products.

Livestock Auction Prices Mixed for Steers Heifers and Cows

Early this week market saw few lots of good matured steers at 949.50 with higher bids on select lots. Bulk of common to medium butcher steers and heifers ranged from 6.50 to 8.50, light weights down to 5.50, cutters at 5 and below. Cows active and steady in the common and medium range, 4.75 to 5.50 add weighty beef types to 6.50. iow cutters 3.50 to 4.50, shelly kinds 3 down, sausage bulls 67.50 steady with bulk. Common lightweights 5 to 5.50, vealers unchanged at 12.50 to 13.50, common to medium 8 to 12.

Metcalf and Joneson Committees in Senate

Verner E. Metcalf of Marietta is named to the Finance Committee in the Ohio Senate and serves on Inter state Cooperation, Judiciary, and Rules. Capt. Tom Jones of Meigs County is appointed to Agriculture, Commerce and Industry, Enrollment, Finance, Highways and Transportation, Labor and Military Affairs committees.

Verner E. Metcalf Marietta Ohio Senate Columbus Metcalf Tom Jones Meigs County Agriculture Commerce and Industry

Kilvert Residents Repair Kilvert Community House

Kilvert residents in cooperation with NYA will start work on the Kilvert community house next Wednesday. The building will get a new floor two new windows a new stove and a chimney flue. The community is raising money for lumber with socials and other enterprises including a pie social on January 23.

NYA E.S. Haller

Road Work Delays North Route 50 Repairs

The NYA road project from Mt Hermon store on Route 50 North to the school house is paused due to bad weather. A large rock supply sits ready to be crushed for a hard surface while mud slows progress. Mrs. W H Worthman plans funeral attendance for her niece Ruth Redman Stewart in New Lexington with burial in Lancaster.

NYA Mt. Hermon W. H. Worthman Ruth Redman Stewart New Lexington Lancaster Stewart Helen Brovis

Youths Admit Stealing Cars

Charles FE Pettit and William E Milliron pleaded guilty to auto theft on December 14 in Common Pleas Court Judge O F Rowland arraignment. They were returned to jail with no sentence pronounced. Lee Campbell indicted for attempted rape on a girl under 16 pleaded not guilty with bond set at 1000 dollars. he failed to post and was jailed. Other defendants named in the grand jury indictments faced arraignments that afternoon.

Charles FE. Pettit William E. Milliron Common Pleas O. F. Rowland Lee Campbell Campbell

Rufus Putnam Plans Its Spring Festival

Rufus Putnam Training School outlines plans for its annual Spring Festival in April or May at Memorial Auditorium. Committee chairs include Miss Esther Dunham and Miss Viola Nelson with Grace Morley as music director and A. H. Rhoads as welfare instructor.

Rufus Putnam Itn Memorial Esther Dunham Viola Nelson Grace Morley A. H. Rhoads Rufus Putnam Training School

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