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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1939
Page
5
Crowds gathered as the 176 foot pine span age 60 years collapsed Saturday night around 10. A truck with seven horses crossed before warning, and a west side top stringer split. State crews halted traffic while engineers inspect wreckage for replacement options.
A daughter born to Mr and Mrs William J Cleary of S High St Sheltering Arms Hospital Saturday night died Sunday morning The child was named Constance Noble Burial was held at W State St Cemetery today Mrs Cleary formerly Wilma Shingler of Athens Ohio University student husband Spotlights the family and burial details in this brief obituary style notice.
Suburban Lakewood earns first prize in fire prevention in its population class from the U S Chamber of Commerce for the 11th consecutive year. It reported a 33 1 3 percent drop in fire losses last year compared with the year before.
WPA workers in Athens County are not eligible for surplus commodities under a federal distribution order. The directive, from Clint Brunner, cites workers protesting changes in hours and ceasing work as ineligible, with no reported reductions or refusals among local WPA staff.
The Athens County Board of Commissioners ordered $22,746.83 returned from the County General Fund to the Bond Retirement Fund following an order by State Auditor Ferguson. Auditor Clyde O. Gibson warned the courthouse may close January first if levy funds fail, with offices to curb bills and jury fees to preserve staff through November. A second resolution requires county officers to obtain prior approval for every expenditure.
Meigs County resumes dam construction on Shade and Leading Creeks with 42 WPA workers reassigned. Frank McKnight returns as superintendent under L C Gibson and the Ohio Division of Conservation sponsors the project. Dams use plank, log, stone, and wire with deflectors to aid stream control and fish propagation.
At a Chauncey High School meeting a committee was formed to probe alleged discrimination in the distribution of federal relief commodities. Clinton Brunner, Ohio surplus commodities distributor, told Herman Theisen no discrimination exists. All counties receive equal allotments based on relief clients and local relief offices handle applications. Brunner noted surplus shipments to larger cities and occasional surplus from surrounding areas explain charges.
Commissioner Ira Whitmore received a reply from Columbiana County commissioners outlining their plan to finance a new jail. Clerk C A McLaughlin says they intend a two mill, one year tax levy to be voted in November, mirroring Athens County's approach.
Mr and Mrs Earl Drake of 4 Woodland Ave announce the birth of a 10 pound son today at the home of Mrs Emma Lou Ryder's mother Mrs William Ransbottom in Athens R D 1.
Athens Junior High students discuss forestry as economical forest management, highlighting fire protection, reforestation, and multiple uses of national forests. The Wayne National Forest near Athens, its five units, and a plant nursery at Chillicothe are noted as crucial to future timber, recreation, flood control, and local employment. The talk ends with a poem celebrating trees.
The Croxall family of 28 Wolfe Street reported their garden produced Athens first sweet corn ready for the table. They had corn for dinner Saturday evening and credit the harvest to their home plot.
Victor Beckle of Athens Route 2 pleaded guilty before Mayor Cliff Cornell to fighting. He was fined 25 dollars plus costs totaling 33.70 after being arrested by Police Chief E S Finsterwald for striking Frank Ayers with a beer bottle at the Hot Dog Restaurant on West Union Street.
An old fashioned tent meeting will start at Rutland Mission Church on Saturday July 15 led by evangelists Rev. H. Harrison and Rev. Mc Kivens. A soloist and special musical programs are planned. Pastor is R. Tillis.
Kentucky writer Jesse Stuart spoke at Ohio University describing his rise from Kentucky hill folk to published author. He recalled childhood, schooling, teaching, and work as a blacksmith and farmer, praising Ohio’s school system and noting publishers Scribner’s and Esquire among his credits.
In May and June the county relief office issued 159,925 pounds of federal surplus commodities to 2,400 people across six municipalities and 14 townships. Beans butter cabbage wheat cereal flour grapefruit milk onion and corn meal were distributed to help relief recipients and miners during the emergency period. Some items remained surplus while most others were completely allocated.
The Veterans Republican Club schedules its next gathering in the Gloucester High School auditorium on Thursday night August 10 at 7 30 announced by Cornelius Queen publicity officer.
The Senior 4-H Club of Coolville met July 6 at Charlene Bingman’s home to discuss effective introduction techniques. The group will convene with Jeannette Hayes on July 13.
The Progressive Class invites all to an ice cream social on the church lawn Thursday July 13 starting at 5 p m If rain occurs the event moves to the church basement Homemade ice cream and cake will be served at the charitable gathering.
Evangelist W F Parks who attended Harding College Searcy Ark will spend another week in Athens and the surrounding area speaking at four local venues. He will address listeners Tuesday at Mrs Joseph Wilkes home 40 Factory St Wednesday at the Baptist Church Lower Plains Thursday at the Church of Christ 6 Stimson Ave and Friday at Mrs Esta Hughes home Hastings Addition. All talks begin at 8 pm under Church of Christ sponsorship.
William Waderker George Waderker and Leonard Carnes of Chesterhill R D 2 were arrested in Ames Township by State Game Protector B F Swartz for hunting without a license. They pled guilty in Mayor T E Clarks court at Amesville and each was fined 25 plus costs totaling 29.70.
Seven members attended the fourth meeting of the Trimble Sew Your Own 4-H Club at Mary Vermaaten’s home. Mary Cole presented a design report and Phyllis Antle was elected secretary. The next meeting is scheduled at Phyllis Antlie’s home.
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