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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1936

Page

5

Berrodin Facesin Pay Row Over Dismissed Pension Staff

Athens County officials dispute legality of payroll for back pay owed to Emma Scheibel Harold Guthrie and Roberta Shaffer from Jan 9. Frank Biddle with the board of commissioners demands Berrodin settle $700 before signatures release checks. Meanwhile the eight Democratic staff receive June 16 to June 30 wages unsigned by Biddle, with delays blamed on bureaucratic technicalities.

H. J. Berrodin Frank Biddle Athens County Board of Commissioners Berrodin Emma Scheibel Harold Guthrie Roberta Shaffer Biddle

Employes To Be Hired At Athens Post Office

The U S Civil Service Commission announces open competitive exams for substitute clerk and substitute city mail carrier positions at the Athens Post Office. Applications must be filed with the 6th U S Civil Service District in Cincinnati by July 29. Applicants will take exams at the Athens Post Office. blanks are available there.

U. S. Civil Service Commission Athens Post Office U. S. Civil Service District Cincinnati Athens

Prestons Celebrate New Son At Sheltering Arms

A son was born to Mr and Mrs Jack Preston of 197 EB State St early this morning at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Four operations were performed Thursday morning. Patients were Edna Dowler New Marshfield Mrs Wilbur Powell The Plains Bertha Mathews Athens and James Bartcher Deanville. Mrs Elmer Goldsberry Glouster and Betty Griswold Athens have been dismissed.

Jack Preston State St Sheltering Arms Hospital Edna Dowler New Marshfield Wilbur Powell the Plains Bertha Mathews Athens James Bartcher Deanville Elmer Goldsberry Glouster Betty Griswold

Outstanding Speaker To Talk To Democrats At Ohio Fair

National Democratic Chairman James Farley promised a nationally known party speaker will address the picnic and carnival on July 26 at the Ohio State Fair grounds. The all day affair includes an amateur contest a speakers program and a beauty contest under the direction of district president Mrs Percie Wiley.

National Democratic James Farley Roosevelt-Davey Ohio State Fairgrounds Percie Wiley

Baptisms Planned at Sunday School and White's Mill

The First Wesleyan Methodist Church on Pratt Street will host Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. with preaching at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Eldon C. Kenney will lead, and baptismal services follow at White's Mill at 3:30 p.m. Prayer meeting is set for Thursday at 7:30 p.m.

Wesleyan Methodist Pratt St Eldon C. Kenney White's Mill

Revival Services at Cois Chapel Sunday

Rev. Cecil Fe. Mander will conduct morning worship at Cois Chapel with Sunday School at 9 a.m. and evening service at 8 o'clock.

Cois Chapel Cecil FE. Mander

Thief Steals Cosmetics From Local Bag in Marysville

Police investigate motive after a thief rummages Mrs. Despero’s handbag in Marysville, taking only a powder puff face powder lipstick and rouge before discarding the bag. No other valuables were touched.

Marysville Cal U.P Mra Joseph Despero

Guinea Pigs Elusive toledo Fourth of July Fun

Toledo Zoo keepers say ordinary guinea pigs are among the hardest animals to catch in the greased pig tradition. Four skilled men are needed to seize one during small-town Fourth of July celebrations. The piece also notes a Japanese legend about music drawing the sun goddess from a cave.

Toledo U.pi Toledo Zoo Goda

Sunflower Egg Named Good Omen for Governor Landon

Mrs. Harry Hysell of Middleport reports finding a light brown speckled egg in a chicken nest that bears an imprint resembling a sunflower. She sent the item to The Messenger to boost Republican spirits and deride Democrats.

Harry Hysell Middleport Landon

Life as the Christian Science Lesson Subject in Athens

The Life lesson sermon will be read at the Christian Science Church in Athens on Sunday July 19. The golden text declares eternal life through knowing God and Jesus Christ. cited Bible verses emphasize faith and eternal life, with a passage from Science and Health urging spiritualization of thought to bring divine Mind into consciousness.

Christian Science Church Athens Jesus Christ Mary Baker Eddy

Additions to Faith Sermon at Church of God

Rev E Nicholas will preach Sunday morning on Additions to Faith at the Church of God and speak on The Love of God Sunday evening. A board of trustees special meeting is set for Tuesday night at 7 30 at the France residence.

E. Nicholas Church of God Board of Trustees France

Jenkins to Preach on The One Talent at First M E

Rev Albert G Jenkins will preach on The One Talent at the First M E Church this Sunday. The Sunday School departments meet jointly at 9 15 a m. Jenkins will teach the Wesley Foundation Class. Mid week services are at 7 30 p m on Wednesday.

Albert G. Jenkins M. E Jenkins Wesley Foundation

Tax Receipts Boosted $16,000 As B. & O. Pays for Half Year

Athens County Treasurer G D Gorham announced real estate tax receipts rose to 59555 62 at 9 45 am with a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Co payment of 16174 30 clearing their half year assessment The extended collection window to Sept 10 under a new law and upcoming August visits to Nelsonville Amesville and Albany were noted Penalties may be avoided by paying all delinquent and current taxes before Dec 31 with a partial payment option available at any time

Athens G. D. Gorham Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Co Gorham Nelsonville Amesville Albany

Ohio and New York Offenders in Diverting Road Funds

Speakers at a Gallipolis good roads meeting charged Ohio and New York with diverting tax money meant for highway construction and maintenance. About 20 million of 64 million yearly in Ohio reaches the State Highway Department. The gathering prefaced plans for a Southern Ohio Highway Association and included officials from Athens and the Gallia chamber of commerce.

Ohio New York Hotel Lafayette Gallipolis State Highway Department Southern Ohio Highway Association Athens C. M. Gill G. K. Bush

Mrs Virginia Mays Dies at 50 in Huntington West Virginia

Mrs Virginia Howard Mays age 50 died Thursday in Huntington West Virginia. She was daughter of Mike and Hannah Howard former residents of Lodi Township. Funeral services are Sunday. She is survived by her husband one daughter two sisters and a brother.

Howard Lodi Township Huntington W. Va Athens County Rela

Towriss Preaches gospel power in Nazarene services

Rev J G Towriss will preach morning service on The Power of the Gospel at the Church of the Nazarene and night service on Hopeless Man.

J. G. Towriss Church of the Nazarene

Happy Stitchers Discuss Summer Project Plans

The Happy Stitchers 4 H Club of Snowville met at Eileen Byerly's home on Tuesday. A business meeting was followed by recreation and plans for an ice cream supper.

Happy Stitchers 4-H Club Snowville Eileen Byerly

Weekly program at Richland Ave Apostolic Church

The Richland Ave Apostolic Church lists tonight’s preaching at 7 30. Sunday activities include Sunday School at 10 am and evening service at 7 30. A Tuesday prayer meeting is planned, and Wednesday Bible Study for young people at 7 pm followed by orchestra practice.

Richland Ave, Apostolic Church

88 New Autos Sold In One Half Month

Sale of new automobiles continues at a merry pace in Athens County as 88 new cars were sold in the first half of July. During the same period, 426 used cars changed ownership, according to Ruth Burdette, clerk of courts, who files bills of sale.

Athens County Ruth Burdette

New Bottling Works Opens in Athens Under James Josten

The remodeled 227 W Washington St plant houses Athens Bottling Works owned by James Josten. It began operations a week ago with delivery to Athens area within 25 miles and city routes. Equipment includes a washing machine, filling machine, and carbonator for a full soft drink line using Athens city water praised by the owner.

Washington St Athens Bottling Works James Josten Athens

Russell Sues for Divorce and Custody in Athens County

Alvin Russell filed for divorce from Opal Russell in Athens County Common Pleas Court on Thursday citing extreme cruelty and adultery. He seeks custody of their two minor children.

Alvin Russell Opal Russell Athens County

Athens Water Again Tests Near Perfect Quality

Athens city water samples tested by the state laboratory in Columbus show near perfect quality. City Sanitary Officer R. L. Marlow reports monthly testing from two sites, with over 100 samples since his tenure and no tests indicating any contamination.

Athens City R. L. Marlow City Columbus Marlow

First Presbyterian Sermon Theme at 10:30 Service

Rev. A T Clark will deliver the sermon on Making the Most of Life at 10 30 am Sunday at First Presbyterian Church. Mrs Alma Tompkins sings a contralto solo and Paul Saylor plays the organ. Dr W E Gamertsfelder speaks to the student class at 9 15 am and the women's class meets at 9 28 am.

A .T. Clark First Presbyterian Church Alma Tompkins Paul Saylor Gamertsfelder

Church of Christ Bible Study and Worship Schedule

The Church of Christ will hold Bible Study at 9 30 a m Sunday. Worship begins at 10 30 a m followed by communion services.

Church OF Christ

Joint Episcopal services at Good Shepherd with sermon

The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd will hold combined morning services for the junior and senior congregations at 10 30 a m Sunday. Rev L W Clarke will follow with a talk on the Gospel of St Mark and a general discussion will follow.

Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd L. W. Clarke

Downs to Lead Bible Study and Sunday Worship

Rev. Reed J. Downs will direct a Bible study and preach on An Endearing Friendship during Sunday morning worship at the First Christian Church. Mid week song and prayer services are planned for Wednesday night.

Reed J. Downs

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