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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1939
Page
5
Beckler states that $35,000 will operate road work for 1939. The remark appears in a context about Canadian industry noting textiles as a major gross output sector and Canada’s ranking in employment and manufacturing.
Nelsonville Home and Savings Association Ralph I Wolfe and Lelia H Wolfe sue in Common Pleas Court seeking 2455.11 plus 22.45 interest to 1939 against Coolville property on a 2500 note secured by mortgage. No payments in eight weeks, mortgage provisions broken, foreclosure and sale requested to settle the debt.
Mrs Rosa Steimetz Deeters age 64 died at her home in Guysville Tuesday evening after a long illness. She leaves husband Albert Deeters a daughter Mrs Grace May Secoy and a son Lewis J Steimetz. Funeral services by Rev Fred Fields of Athens will be at Vanderhoof Church Friday at two. Friends may call at the Guysville home.
A vintage advertisement promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a diuretic and bladder stimulant. It claims they relieve kidney irritation and nocturnal urination, with mentions of backaches puffy eyes leg cramps and moist palms as potential symptoms. It emphasizes authenticity from Haarlem in Holland.
Beckler seeks full authority to manage the $35,000 left in the county road fund and promises a satisfactory program for the rest of the year. He says current limits constrain maintenance and WPA projects and urges bids and transfers to stretch funds while avoiding extra county costs.
The first and second grade class at Elementary Training School called in a specialist yesterday. William C. Stehr of Ohio University spoke to them about the insects they collected. He identified specimens mounted on cardboards and explained each insect’s habits and diet. Miss Mabel Olson supervised the class as they study insects shells and stones.
Athens records a mild day with a rising temperature. This morning the thermometer reached 84 degrees, up from 82 the previous day, while yesterday's high hit 87 and the overnight low was 65.
All project workers on the Luh rig Road project have been asked to report on Monday July 17 at 7 am, prepared for work.
An Athens County Adult Education Council meeting chaired by Rev. Neil Crawford approved a larger program for next year. Plans include religious leadership classes, a digest of the regional survey, six week community forums, and a speakers bureau with low or no cost access for civic groups.
A jury trial opens in Morgan County with Clem Keplar suing Don ald Sheffield for 7500 dollars after an Washington Street Nelsonville accident. Keplar, claiming permanent disability, alleges negligence. Sheffield denies fault and cites a signed release Keplar obtained while hospitalized.
Athens County Relief Office announced a July 15 food budget cut due to more relief clients and rising expenses. All clients not reapplying within 90 days must do so, and all employable cases must register with the National Redistribution Service before further relief can be granted.
John Pettit sued the Industrial Commission of Ohio for access to state workers compensation funds. Common Pleas Judge O F Rowland dismissed the case with no record and at the defendant's costs.
Iris Hoisington of Athens received a one year term in the Marysville Reformatory after being sentenced by Probate Judge Francis White for contributing to the delinquency of minors. Deputy Charles Evans took her to the institution Wednesday. A second item notes plans to form the Bigelow Pension Club at City Hall Saturday at 2 30 p m with H A Wooley urging attendance. A brief instructional note adds that cooking charts for eggs at 5000 feet suggest 3 minutes 4 seconds and at 12000 feet 4 minutes 6 seconds of boiling time.
Somerset pays tribute to two longtime citizens Mayor James McElroy 72 head of town government for 26 years died of throat cancer Rev J B Kircher O P former pastor of Holy Trinity Catholic Church died at 65 after a long illness John McElroy of Athens is son of Mayor McElroy and Charles P Kircher of Athens is Rev Kircher’s brother
A case of scarlet fever and a case of smallpox were reported in Athens County today by health commissioner Dr. J. M. Higgins. Clarence Cramer, 32, of Shade, has scarlet fever and John Mitchell, 69, of Lee Township, is ill with smallpox. Neither case is serious, Dr. Higgins said.
A rummage sale is planned for one o’clock Saturday afternoon at the Neighborhood House in Carbondale. Proceeds will fund painting the building, led by Mrs. Eleanor Gifford who oversees Neighborhood House activities.
Health note warns backaches and leg pains may indicate kidney trouble. It explains kidneys remove acids and waste, urges consult of a doctor, and promotes Doan's Pills as relief to flush wastes from the blood.
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