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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1936

Page

5

Athens County Hurdles Block State Road Transfers

Athens County faces mounting resistance as property owners refuse 60 foot rights of way for 56 miles of roads slated for state transfer by June 30. Many lands include homes and churches needing removal or setback, and counties fear costs will exceed road funds. Some owners offer 50 foot rights, while others reject any sale.

Athens State Highway Department Athens County Highway Department Kimberly Carbondale Vothers G. Ray Steen Commissioners’ Office

O. U. Quartet Makes Final Out-of-Town Sing in Logan

The Ohio University Varsity Male Quartet will sing tonight at the Rotary Club dinner in Logan. Dr. E A Hansen, Rufus Putnam Training School director, speaks. This is their last out-of-town appearance after two years of statewide travel. Members: Harry Williams, John Reid, Bert Cameron, William Kircher. Reid Kircher and Cameron graduate this year. replacement is Charles Floyd Logan Addison Dixon Amesville and William Johnson Cleveland.

Ohio University Rotary Club Logan E. A. Hansen Rufus Putnam Harry Williams John Reid Bert Cameron William Kircher Charles Floyd Addison Dixon Amesville William Johnson Cleveland Reid Kircher Cameron

Tests Announced For Civil Service Jobs

The United States Civil Service Commission announces open competitive examinations for posts including Assistant petroleum engineer at 2600 dollars yearly in the Geological Survey, teacher in community schools at 1620 dollars, Indian Field Service including Alaska, statistical analysts in transportation at 3200 to 5600 dollars, and positions at the Bureau of Statistics and Bureau of Motor Carriers. Full information from J L C Kelley secretary of the U S Civil Service Board of Examiners at the Ath ens Post Office.

United States Civil Service Commission Geological Survey Indian Field Service Alaska Bureau of Statistics Bureau of Motor Carriers Interstate Commerce Commission Brush United State Penitentiary Annex Fort Leavenworth Kansas J. L. C. Kelley U. S. Civil Service Board of Examiners Athens

United States Senator Crossword Clue Puzzle Review

The set presents a mixed list of clues and numbered hints for a crossword, including terms like eagle, lion, and clock faces. It blends definitions and wordplay across vertical and horizontal directions with references to animals, objects, and roles such as manager, professor, and senator.

Wool theft warning issued for Amesville area

An Athens County man plans to steal 5,000 pounds of wool he was contracted to deliver. Sheriff Stratton warned farmers, especially in Amesville, to guard their wool stocks as most growers have finished clipping and ready for market. Wool is about 30 cents a pound, meaning a 1,500 dollar potential loss to victims.

Athens County Charles Stratton Amesville Stratton

Three Schools Plan To Have Summer Work

Summer school sessions will be held in Athens The Plains and Mechanicsburg for grades seven through twelve at Athens High School and grades one through nine at The Plains and one through eight at Mechanicsburg. Ohio University education students will assist. Athens teachers include O L Wood Clarence DPD Sam ford Carl Roberts W P Porter A A Nellis Eva Lamon Irene Hand R W Emmett and William Bryant. Classes run 8:00 to 12:30 at Athens, 8:15 to unspecified at The Plains, 8:15 to 11:45 at Mechanicsburg.

Athens the Plains Mechanicsburg Kenneth C. Ray Ohio University Athens High School O. L. Wood Clarence Dpd Samford Carl Roberts W. P. Porter A. A. Nellis Eva Lamon Irene Hand R. W. Emmett William Bryant Athens School

Fronie Heavener Pleads Not Guilty on Intoxication Charge

Fronie Heavener of Sugar Creek appeared before Magistrate T. R. Bennett and pleaded not guilty to an intoxication count. Held on $100 bond, she now faces four intoxication counts in Athens County Common Pleas Court tied to an incident in court last week.

Fronie Heavener Sugar Creek T. R. Bennett Athens County Common Pleas Court Common Pleas Court

Immunization Clinic At Buchtel Schoolhouse

Approximately 200 school and pre-school children will receive final diphtheria immunizations Tuesday morning at Buchtel Schoolhouse. County nurse Miss Clara Cavanaugh will supervise, assisted by Athens County health commissioner Dr. J. M. Higgins and doctors K. L. Webb A. L. Pritchard Hubert Hyde A. K. Walker and others.

Buchtel Schoolhouse Clara Cavanaugh J. M. Higgins Athens County K. L. Webb A. L. Pritchard Hubert Hyde A. K. Walker

Showers Forecast for Athens District Weather Update

The official forecast calls for cloudy skies and light showers in the Athens district with warmer conditions. Sunday recorded a high of 79 degrees and a low around 48 degrees overnight. Tuesday is expected to bring more showers and thunderstorms, with this morning’s temperature at 65 degrees.

Athens

Appeal Denied In Emma Wilson Case In Athens Court

Judge Harley M Whitcraft overruled a motion for a new trial in the Emma Wilson estate case against Citizens Central Bank of Nelsonville. The court recommends the bank recover its costs. WALTON LEAGUE PLANS FAMILY NIGHT AT WATERLOO FOREST June 3.

Emma Wilson Harley M. Whitcraft Athens County Common Pleas Court John L. Wilson Citizen's Central Bank of Nelsonville Walton League Athens County Izaak Walton League Waterloo State Forest

Walker Appointed Appraiser for Barker Estate

EF Walker is named appraiser of the Harriet A. Barker estate succeeding the late C J Flowers. The appointment formalizes Ebony firm R Walker as the executor’s valuation contact.

R. Walker Harriet A. Barker C. J. Flowers

Chauncey-Dover High scrolls largest class with records

The 1936 Chauncey-Dover High School graduating class includes 32 students, 16 boys and 16 girls, the largest in school history. Five students completed four years in three, more than half the class made honor roll, and graduates excel in scholarship, dramatics, music, and athletics. Margaret Marshall, 17, daughter of Millfield residents, arrived from Scotland 12 years ago after spending a year at Cotbridge.

Chauncey-Dover High School Eli Labosky Chris Keasey Esther Simpson Erle Bridgewater Anna Ruth Gretz Gloria Hintz Fritz Ross Richard Daughterty Clara Misner Margaret Marshall John Marshall Millfield Scotland Cotebridge

Four Experimental Plots Planted for Forest Unit

Four experimental plots on United States Forest Service land near Haydenville were planted by CCC at Athens last week. Norway pines and other species totaling 14 000 trees were placed under varied ground preparations to compare growth and survival, while additional plots test seedling ages from one to four years for suitability on ridges and slopes in Southern Ohio.

United States Forest Service Haydenville CCC Athens Ohio Nelsonville Forest Service

Stolen Harness Recovered After Suspect Arrest

Leonard Keirns 34 of Broadwell is jailed in Athens County after Henry Sedwick of Amesville recovered a $65 stolen double harness from Keirns. Sheriff Stratton tracked the suspect Friday night with help from Sheriff Lew Adrian and his son. Keirns had sold the harness for 25 and charges were to be filed.

Athens County Henry Sedwick Amesville Charles Stratton Keirns McConnelsville Lew Adrian Frank Morgan County Stratton

Putnam Plans Summer Work for 1936 School Session

The Rufus Putnam Training School will run from June 15 to August 7, five days weekly. It offers kindergarten for ages four to six and grades one to six, continuing the previous year’s enrollments as an extension. Remedial work is available under trained supervision.

Rufus Putnam Athens

Quinty Anderson Loses Fine In Intoxication Case

Quincey Anderson of The Plains was fined $5 and costs by Mayor Len B. McCune today on a drunkenness charge.

Quincey Anderson The Plains Len B. McCune

Allotments From OU Fee Fund Planned by Campus Committee

Ohio University Campus Affairs Committee announced probable allotments from the student ALE fee for campus activities based on a 2,400 student body, totaling 6,000 with proportional cuts if enrollment drops. Allocations include Green and White 2,400. University Band 600. Men's Glee Club 50. Women's Glee Club 75. University Choir 50. forensic activities 350. University Orchestra 300. Women's League 500. Men's Union 600. Playshop 250. student convocations 400, with conditions and trips noted.

Ohio University University Band University of Dayton Ohio Weasleyan University University Choir University Orchestra Women's League Men's Union

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O. U. Quartet United States Theater Sible Lee Pry Royal Midels Tnior Athens Office Supply Co W. Union St Thiol Indiana Frank Ball Muncie Ind Findlay Ball Frank C. Ball George Ball Chauncey Record Camp Athens National Forest Leonard Keirns Broad Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation the Security Bank Athens, Ohio Putnam McCune Ken Murray Columbia Network Greyhound Washington, Cincinnati New York Boston Richmond, Va Louisville St. Louis Dallas Los Angeles Parkersburg America States Union Bus West Union Street
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