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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1935
Page
2
Nelsonville council hears that a modern sewage disposal plant for the city could cost about 35000 with a five acre site and 20000 for filtration sand. Relief labor may cut costs to about 9000. Federal funds remain unclear while discussions touch on regional pollution and cooperative homestead project goals.
City council agrees to cooperate with the sponsoring committee of the proposed subsistence homestead in installing a sewage disposal plant for Nelsonville, contingent on available Federal funds. A copy of the motion will be attached to the homestead project plans to be submitted to Washington within a week.
Nelsonville hosts the twelfth annual Congress of Parents and Teachers meeting on Wednesday January 3 at Rio Grande College with a 6 PM dinner. Notable speakers headline the program and the local P T A presents a kit titled The P T A Clinic led by Mrs Nelson Dowler and Miss Bessie J Deer.
A Band Booster Club gathering will be held in the Senior High School band room Tuesday night at 7 30 to finalize arrangements for the upcoming home talent show.
The Speech Arts Club met at Vera Coakley’s home on Elizabeth Street. Secretary Don Martin called roll with each member paying dues. Claire Wright led the program and presided over games. Seventeen members attended.
Mrs A B Johnson left for Carmichaels Pennsylvania to spend ten days with her daughter Mrs Frank Boni field. Mr and Mrs C A Stover spent the end of the week in Columbus with their daughter Misa Lillian of Warren who motored there. Ella Dezso returned to Columbus after a month here with friends. Mr and Mrs William Morgan spent the end of the week in Columbus. he returned Sunday while she stayed longer. Mrs Walter Quigley of Pittsburgh is visiting her parents in Columbus and will join a meeting Thursday. she will return with him later in the week.
The local bus station run by Ed C. Evans moves from West Washington Street to the Poston Building on Public Square beside the People’s Bank.
Mr. and Mrs. James Pierce of Buchtel announce the birth of their daughter Carole Lynn on January 21. Grandparents are Albert Pierce and C. A. Doniey.
Mrs James Mc Namee hosted a Sunday dinner for her husband with a cake of lighted candies and roses as the centerpiece. Guests included Miss Elsa Hanning and Lem Slatter from New Straitsville. A regular W B A meeting and a birthday party were planned with bingo as the entertainment and prizes provided by members.
Mrs Lena Port will entertain the Past Noble Grands at her Chestnut Street home Wednesday night in Nelsonville social gathering.
Miss Lillian Barbour will conclude a series on Orientals in American life with a talk on How Can the Church Help at the Athens Presbyterian Church during the 7 o'clock midweek service. Past moderators included Prof. E B T Hellebrandt Mrs J T Merwin Dr B R Goldsberry and P O Nichols.
In Troy on January 29, Mrs. Jennie Becker, 74, died of Bright's Disease and her husband Paul, 79, died of a heart attack while trying to help her. The pair observed their golden anniversary in 1932, dying within hours of each other.
William Brady aged 69, a 15 year guard at the London Prison Farm and recently in charge of mail, died in London yesterday.
Treasury official William H. Frank testified about tracing more than $40,000 of Hauptmann money after the kidnapping. Prosecutor Wilentz pressed Hauptmann on unexplained funds and a trunk stash, suggesting the ransom was real and the trunk money mythical. Hauptmann admitted deceit toward his wife while denying any childlike drawings in his notebook were his.
Mrs Margaret Walker Miller of Logan was chosen province president of Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority at the Toledo convention. She leads 14 Ohio chapters as a recognition for the active local chapter. Delegates from Logan included Margaret Price and Maxine Nostone. Attendees also listed Elizabeth Hansel Helen Johnson Millie Rainer Agnes Keck and Lancaster member Agnes Keck. Frazier Reams of Toledo spoke at the convention related to the Ohio Penitentiary investigation.
The Athens Board recommends halving the special three mill levy for this year, reducing general operating and bond taxes inside and outside the limitation. The plan saves real estate taxpayers about $30,000, supported by sales tax funds of $25,600 and a $4,800 unencumbered balance, with other revenues from tuition and fuel taxes. The Budget Commission and school board members listed include Auditor J Clyde Edmundson, Treasurer G D Gorham, Harold J Rose, Frank Gullum, Nada P Bobo, Loring Connett, William B Drake, and B R Walker.
Firemen estimated $500 damage at the residence of Mary and Clara Grimm 213 East Front Street after a coal from an open grate started a fire discovered at 11 15 a m Monday. Furniture in the living room was destroyed and smoke damaged furnishings in the other apartment. Strentz heirs owned the building. Assistant Chief Wyke was slightly burned.
Mrs Mary Neville, mother of Mrs W B Lacock, has returned to the Lacock home after a several week stay with relatives in Peoria Illinois.
In Vinton County FERA crews sealed 302 mines across District 3 including Meigs Hocking Athens Vinton Muskingum Perry Jackson and Morgan. December closures totaled 21 with 281 already sealed beforehand.
Company L of the 166th Infantry, Ohio National Guard, met Monday night in a routine session. Two main topics were covered with Combat principles presented by Lieut. Carlos McCrum and scouting and patrolling instructed by Sgt. Harold Chadwick.
Revival services at the Free Methodist Church corner Stimpson and Campbell Avenues continue this week with daily 7 30 pm meetings. Tonight Reverend Miller of the Nazarene Church will conduct the services.
Ray Crosser was indicted for driving an automobile while under the influence of alcohol. Judge O F Rowland granted the joint motion to dismiss in Athens County Common Pleas Court with Prosecutor Harold J Rose and defense counsel approving.
The Extension Class in Social Psychology directed by Dr. James P. Porter of Ohio University will meet in the Probate Judge's office at the Courthouse from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday. Registration remains open. Topics include unemployment effects on children and families and motion picture influences on youth. porter also directs Athens County National Employment Service and has served on the CWA grievances committee. Knights of Pythias plan a special program Wednesday night with a speaking program and lunch after their regular lodge session.
Logan Chieftains prepare for a Friday basketball clash with the Nelsonville Greyhounds in this city. The teams usually deliver action when they meet, as Logan also travels to New Lexington on Saturday for a non league game.
Charles Cusick of Albin Wyoming long serving superintendent of the Albin public schools was reported seriously ill following gall stones surgery. Relatives said Mrs Cusick is a daughter of C H Reichley of South Bloomingville.
Joe Lane of East Main Street is ill with influenza and complications. His condition is reported as serious.
A Hocking County group led by extension agent Harold Chambers attends Farmers Week at Ohio State University. The event includes the apple and potato judging teams from the local F F A Club, accompanied by H D Saxton.
Flu strains Logan Fire Department as Chief Walter Nixon and Harry Hammon miss alarms and stay home. Nixon’s condition lingers despite treatment while Hammon remains confined at home. In a separate note, J. W. Huls and wife shift winter base to Lake Worth Florida reporting heavy citrus losses from December freezes and ample sunshine there.
Local observers report Sunday night as the coldest of the winter with thermometers in the city dipping to about two degrees above zero.
Logan report notes the January grand jury met with all regular members present except two. Miss Emma Downey and Everett Jacoby filled vacancies. Ww. F. Krinn selected foreman by Judge Harley M. Whitcraft. Prosecutor Gerald W. Lanning begins term. About 40 witnesses called with aim to conclude in one day. Jurors listed include Henry Johnson G H McClelland Edward Cook Mrs Ernest Vanatta Cyrus Hansley Rochester Irwin Noah Ackers Alva Nixon Charles Schulte Joseph Ansel Seth Sloan George D Emerick Miss Downey and Mr Jacob.
Ten members of the Saturday Club met at Mrs. Harold Chambers home on North Spring Street. Mrs. Arthur Miller presented on Greater Prophets of the Bible from the Minor Prophets. Mrs. Anthony Toerner performed a piano number. Guests were seated in the dining room with Toerner and Mrs. W. B. Lacock at the tea table.
Honor roll lists announced for the last six weeks across Senior and Junior High, Intermediate, and Primary divisions. The Senior High names include Thelma Barrie and Roscoe Helber among others, with many students from each grade recognized for academic achievement.
An Athens advertisement claims END-O-CORN removes corns and callouses instantly with success for many locals. It asserts universal relief and notes Athens Pharmacy sells the product for fifty cents, valued at fifty dollars.
A confusing memo from Logan details retail purchase tax receipts with numbers suggesting 55 issued and about 199 outstanding. The note references a general sales tax period and a local official, but the fragmented wording leaves the exact dates and actions unclear.
Mrs Logan daughter of pry Campbell of Columbus left Monday to study at the university city. She graduated from the university with the class and will reside with Campbell in his attic while pursuing studies. Local Scouters staged a badge exhibit in Columbus on February 9.
A note details 32 affidavits tied to planned future sales and applied values for new cars. It mentions a $40,000 figure and notes the country still needs cattle for meat.
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