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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1936

Page

5

School opens Sept after Labor Day with nine month terms

Athens County schools plan nine month terms for the 1936-37 year and hire 120 teachers for ten districts. Openings for the full county on Tuesday Sept 8 with variations in districts linked to Ohio University and new buildings at Methanicsburg Shade New Marsh field Buchtel and York Township. The ten districts list principals and staff by school and grade levels.

Athens County Kenneth C. Ray Ohio University Methanicsburg Shade New Marshfield Buchtel York Township Albany Consolidated M. H.macfarlan EB. M. Musgrave Leah Featherston Grace Webb Paul McVay Nihle Frank D. W.hoffee Helen Nichols W. H. Hampton Chester Enlow Margaret Hunter Mary Bailes Madge Dixon Anna Jacoby

Tax Refund Claims Open for Certain Floor Stock Taxes

Harry F. Busey, collector of internal revenue in Columbus, announces refunds under the Revenue Act of 1936. Retailers may file on or before December 31, 1936 for taxes on floor stocks of wheat, cotton, and sugar held for sale on January 6, 1936. Forms P T 72 are available. processors, wholesalers, and others will have forms soon. Inquiries go to the Processing Tax Division, IRS, Columbus, Ohio.

Harry F. Busey Internal Revenue Columbus Internal Revenue Service Ohio

Pigs and Nuisance Charge Heard By City Officials

Officials consider pigs a nuisance as affi davit notes noxious odors and health concerns. Sanitary officer R L Marlow cites Fred Landis keeping pigs at the old brick plant yard. Landis admits keeping pigs but denies nuisance. Landis held under bond for common pleas court.

State of Ohio Len B. McCune R. L. Marlow Fred Landis Landis Common Pleas Court

Probate Court Names Administratrix for Elery J Michael Estate

The court appoints Lucy Michael administratrix of Elery J Michael estate with a $6000 bond. No will or distribution instructions found. Appraisers named: William Carpenter, O E Frn, Guy Archer. Letters issued by Judge O F Rowland. Also approves private sale report for Mattie M Hatch estate.

Lucy Michael Elery J. Michael William Carpenter O. E. Frn Guy Archer O. F. Rowland Mattie M. Hatch Common Pleas

John Wyckoff Elected Head of Union Local

THE PLAINS. John Wyckoff was elected president of Local 5096, United Mine Workers of America, of the Hocking Mine. Other officers include Roy Bricker as vice president Mike Krivusti as secretary W C Channel as treasurer and committee members Ed Egan Denzel Gabriel Harve Brammer Fred Penn Thelon Davis Roy Hawk and others.

the Plains John Wyckoff United Mine Workers of America Hocking Roy Bricker Mike Krivusti W. C. Channel Ed Egan Denzel Gabriel Harve Brammer Fred Penn Thelon Davis Roy Hawk Duke Pennell Ervin Channell William Hammer Dell Buffington John Clark Cliff Whetstone Clyde Sedwick Harley Boreing

Former Juvenile Judge Speaks at Albany on The Fiddler and the Fire

Frea G. Bale, ex Columbus Juvenile Court judge now with the International Character Educational Association in Cincinnati, will speak at the First M. E. Church of Albany this Sunday at 3 PM on The Fiddler and the Fire. Bale earned his LL.B from Ohio State University and has lectured nationwide and in Canada.

Albany Frea G. Bale Columbus Juvenile Court International Character Educational Association Cincinnati M. EF Church of Albany Fiddler and the Fire Bale Ohio State University Canada

Congregation Plans Sunday Meeting at Good Shepherd Church

The church and Church School will meet at 10 30 Sunday morning at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church. Children go to their classes while adults hear the rector discuss St Marks Gospel followed by questions and discussion.

Good Shepherd Episcopal Church St. Marks

Handi-Workers Meet At New Marshfield

The Junior Handi-Workers met at New Marshfield High School Tuesday under adviser Neil Gilliam. He distributed 4-H Club books to members and those doing handicraft work planned to hold special weekly meetings.

New Marshfield High School Neil Gilliam

SOS Club Members Given Record Books

The 4-H Club record books were distributed to the 808 Club members at its fifth meeting held Tuesday at the home of Rachael Osborne Athens. A knitting demonstration was given by Mary Margaret James. A club picnic is planned at Birch Hollow Park in the near future. At Christian Church a Crown of Life will be the sermon subject by Rev. Reed J. Downs at First Christian Church at 10 15. Bible Study at 9 15 Sunday and mid week song and prayer Wednesday at 7. Plan Children’s Day McDougal A Children’s Day program will be at the McNeues Church Sunday evening.

808 Rachael Osborne Athens Mary Margaret James Birch Hollow Park Christian Church Reed J. Downs First Christian Church Mcdougal

Visit by Mann Cut Short After Car Theft Link Uncovered

William Mann and his brother’s Athens trip ended abruptly when State Highway Patrolman Doebel linked Mann’s used car to a Columbus theft. The 1936 convertible owned by Meredith Page was seized and later recovered by Columbus authorities. Paul Mitchell of Carbondale was fined five dollars and costs after pleading guilty to failing to stop on Route 56.

William Mann Richmond Ind Athens R. L. Doebel Mann Columbus Meredith Page Page Paul Mitchell Carbondale J. B. Grogan

Alice Short Remains In Serious Condition

Alice Short a 17 year old girl from Allenaville Vinton County remained in serious condition today at Sheltering Arms Hospital after a bullet wound to the abdomen. Her parents said the injury was related to personal safety concerns.

Alice Short Allenaville Vinton County Sheltering Arms Hospital

Richland Ave Church Sets Sunday Services and Midweek Prayer

Richland Avenue Church schedules Sunday School at 9 30 a m and a 10 30 a m prayer meeting with Reverend Huff preaching on Peace of God A Wednesday prayer service is set for 7 45 p m

Richland Ave Huff

Sermon Topic Thy Kingdom Come at First Presbyterian

Rev. Arthur T. Clark will deliver the morning sermon at 10 30 at First Presbyterian Church with the theme Thy Kingdom Come Mrs Alma Tompkins sings a contralto solo with Paul Saylor on organ Sunday School begins at 9 25 for most classes and 9 15 for the student class Dr A B Sias Ohio University teacher training director will discuss Prose Literature of the Bible

First Presbyterian Church Arthur T. Clark Alma Tompkins Paul Saylor A. B. Sias Ohio University

Endo-Corn Promises Quick Relief for Corns in Athens

Ad advertises Endo-Corn, claiming over 6 000 corns removed in Athens. It promotes a jar of Endo-Corn for fifty cents, originally valued at 50 dollars, urging readers to visit the Athens Phey to buy tonight.

Athens Ady

Athens Waterworks Keeps City Supplied Despite Drought

Athens residents may water lawns and fill tubs freely as the modern waterworks plant handles demand. City service director Cc. W. Gross reports pumps with 750 and 500 gallon capacities ready for use. daily usage ranges around 800 000 gallons, with highs over a million during June.

Athens Cc. W. Gross Gross

Richland Ave Church Plans Evening Service

The Richland Ave Apostolic Church will hold preaching tonight under Elder G. H. Martin. The coming week's schedule includes Sunday School at 10 a.m., Sunday night services, Tuesday prayer meeting at 7:30, Wednesday orchestra practice at 7 and a young people’s meeting at 8.

Richland Ave

Ministry of the Mountains sermon at First M E Church

Dr Wilbur H Fowler delivers the morning sermon The Ministry of the Mountains at 10 30 Sunday in the First M E Church All Sunday School departments meet at 9 15 Fowler's last sermon before a one month vacation Rev Albert G Jenkins preaches the last two Sundays in July and new week preachers to be announced Rev Arthur T Clark of the Presbyterian Church speaks at the mid week service next Wednesday Wo mans Home Missionary Society meets Friday afternoon at 2 with new officers presiding

Ministry of the Mountains Wilbur H. Fowler M. E Fowler Albert G. Jenkins Arthur T. Clark The Presbyterian Church Woman's Home Missionary Society

Evangelist P B Turner to Speak at Hocking Street Church

Rev P B Turner evangelist for Chauncey tent campaign will address the Hocking Street Church of God Sunday morning. Church School at 9 30 a m worship at 10 30 a m Young People's service with musical program at 6 30 p m evening sermon by By Nicholas on The Two Witnesses Mid week services Wednesday 7 30 p m.

P. B. Turner Chauncey Hocking St. Church of God Nicholas

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