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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1937
Page
5
R L Marlow sanitary inspector announced a city dairy grading plan with five grades from A to C. He praised distributor cooperation and noted 25000 dollars spent on dairy farm and plant improvements since the program began.
Mr. A. M. Bennett, former resident of Glouster, buys the Clover Farm Store from H. O. Sedwick in Amesville. Bennett, his wife and daughter will relocate to Amesville to run the grocery. Sedwick has operated the Amesville grocery for 14 years.
Don Charles, son of Prof and Mrs Don C Peden, born at the Peden home 236 E State St at 7 am this morning. The infant weighed six pounds. The Pedens also have a daughter Ann age 11. Mrs Peden and Don Charles are reported as doing fine.
Two boys, eight and thirteen, were burned after finding and dismantling an eight inch firecracker at the Athens County Fair grounds. Donald Tudor and William Brookover suffered facial and neck burns with singed hair as Mayor Len B. McCune urged caution to parents about fireworks.
The Salvation Army Advisory Board Picnic Committee meets this evening to finalize a 350 person Mothers' and Kiddies' Outing at the Athens County Fair grounds. Donations from local bakeries cover bread and meat. Kroger's, Stedman's, and Beasley Co provide supplies. menu includes potato salad, ice cream, and lollipops. Fifty children from the Athens County Children's Home are invited and transportation arranged. Five hundred five tickets have been distributed to underprivileged families in the Athens district.
McCune Shirley Guinther of Pomeroy was fined 10 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to reckless operation of a motor truck. He was arrested on Route 31 Saturday night by the State Patrol. William Clark of near Albany pled guilty to intoxication and was fined 5 dollars and costs. Clark was arrested July 10 by Chief E S Finsterwald.
At Sheltering Arms Mrs. Freda Whetstone and Mrs. Jennie Fagan underwent major operations this morning. Five year old Jimmy Nida had his tonsils removed. Virgil Tudor, an Athens carpenter, was injured in a fall yesterday and is reported recovering from scalp lacerations and bruises.
Athens Kiwanis Club heard F. W. Phillips district manager of Ohio Fuel Gas Co narrate the gas industry history from underground natural gas to the company’s 40 year old Corning foundation. He noted supply challenges and the need to drill new wells as old ones run dry.
At a prune breakfast by the California Chiropractors Association the idea arose to rename the prune as Petite Pomme Noir d Amour or Little Black Apple of Love Local growers say Pom would suffice if a name change is needed.
The 150th anniversary of the Northwest Territory’s creation and settlement is marked in New York City with the re creation of the Ordinance of 1787 by the Federal Theater Guild. A rush of spectators gathers at Broad and Wall Streets for a pageant above the U S Sub Treasury.
Athens County Health and Tuberculosis Association plans a regional sanatorium to curb TB. 156 county residents tested show 41 with symptoms. 30 children and 9 adults to undergo fluoroscopy or X-ray in Columbus under nurse Viola Fell supervision. Plan includes autumn TB seal sale.
Eva Smith of 1912 Court Street was fined 10 dollars and costs after being found guilty of reckless driving by Mayor Len B. McCune. State Patrol testified she veered left twice and forced an oncoming vehicle off the road on Route 31 two miles north of Chauncey last Thursday night.
A radio schedule notes Ruth and Bill along with Kitty Kelly to be announced as upcoming hosts. Kathryn Cravens, Jack and Loretta Montana, Slim Myrt and Marge are listed for the matinee lineup at the Manhattan station.
The Child Health and Protection Committee of the Community Chest reports $191.89 spent between Feb 1 and Jun 12 for 16 eye exams and glasses, seven tonsil operations, other medical treatments, and extensive dental care. A dental clinic costs $50 per week, with a total Chest grant of $300.60 and $108.71 remaining for operations and clinics. Plans include school dental clinics and county health clinics in the fall, chaired by Mrs Edna E Wolfe with Arvilla V Van Dyke as treasurer.
Battery C of the 134th Field Artillery, Athens unit, National Guard, begins intensive training at the Armory tonight for a two week encampment at Fort Knox, Kentucky, starting August 22. Recruits join in uniform, with war-conditions drills and French 75 mm guns in week two.
The U S Civil Service Commission announces open competitive exams for Senior motion picture director at 3800 yearly, motion picture specialist at 3200, junior motion picture specialist at 2600, with Forest Service and Social Security Board. Also assistant clerk stenographer at 1620, for the blind Braille workers, Office of Education in the Interior. Full info from J L C Kelley at the Ath ens Post Office.
Athens County 4 H Club Band from Canaanville School accepted invitation to play for Canaanville Grange. Leroy McDonald elected news reporter and Earl Stilwell elected assistant recreation leader of Luhrig Wildcats at July 9 meeting at Charles McCoy’s home. Next club meeting July 16 at 2 pm in Luhrig school house. Eldeen 4 H Club of Coolville met Boys 4 H Club for wiener roast. July 9 ice cream social planned for Saturday July 17 on church lawn. Girls to donate cakes and pies. Plains Pollyannas meet weekly at 6 30 pm. New officers: President Sarah Bickley secretary Margar-
Recreation leader Louise Tinkham directs activities at the ET festival with Mary Rogaski reporting for the event. All of the girls have engaged in the program and show strong participation.
A clothing club signals progress by noting a completed item and announcing the next gathering as a picnic. Members will meet outdoors to discuss finished projects and plan future sewing and design activities.
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