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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1936
Page
5
Athens city finances gain $2,512.90 from sales tax the largest two month dividend since tax began. Auditor Tompkins calculates $3,157.46 for June in the general fund plus a $73.49 balance, $538.95 in court fines, and $32.12 depository interest amid rising monthly deficits.
A men only service will be held at 7:45 tonight at St. Paul’s Catholic Church as part of the mission conducted this week by Rev. Henry Courtney OSB Atchison Kans The meetings are open to Catholics and non Catholics and Courtney will answer questions on religious and moral matters submitted through a question box.
Hellen Goins colored of Taber town was held to the grand jury under a $100 bond after pleading not guilty to petty larceny before Magistrate T R Bennett. The charge was filed by Mollie Rickey of Athens, who had employed the girl.
Former Ohio University biology instructor Phil Shurrager visits Athens this week on his way to the University of Illinois where he will take a one year research post in physiological psychology. He has recently conducted research at Clark University Worcester Massachusetts.
Motorist identification cards are now available at the Athens Sub-Station of the State Highway Patrol at no charge. The card includes spaces for name address telephone and a fingerprint print. The sub-station has fingerprinting equipment. J. B. Grogan, in charge, said 25,000 cards have already been distributed in other parts of Ohio.
The first county wide officers and advisors conference for 4 H Club leaders will be held Saturday at the Christian Church. Ross Wright Athens County agent, announces a pot luck lunch and a swimming party at Crystal Pool. Edward Keirns Amesville leads the president group, Mrs Walter Maccombs runs secretaries and reporters, Palmer Jones supervises recreational projects, and C C Lang assists with advisors. A County 4 C Council will be selected and club groups will demonstrate work and discuss subject matter exhibits and community adaptation.
John Whitney state examiner from the office of the state auditor began an examination of all Athens County records. He is reviewing cash books to prepare a financial statement as the first step. The probe covers county offices commissions and township offices. The prior audit occurred in summer 1933. Funeral services for Mrs Mary Coffey will be held at St Pauls Catholic Church Friday at nine.
Ten Rome Future Farmers of America students attended the eighth annual State FFA Convention at Ohio State University last week. Two served as delegates while the remaining eight joined dairy and general livestock judging contests at the university farm.
Seniors stage a one act play Captain Anderson's Will at Athens High School as the Class Day feature. Charles Leaders stars as Captain Anderson with a cast including Martha McVay Dorothy Gentry and others while Richard Lockard presides. The program also includes the class poem readings and musical numbers by students and a piano solo Scaramouche.
Court actions approve Vernon Dickens win against Guy Milholland and the Industrial Commission of Ohio to allow participation in the State Insurance Fund. Appeals seek continued benefits while estate tax and inheritance matters are settled for Loren Coe and other estates. Trade commissioner for India noted in Calcutta.
All Athens Nelsonville Chauncey and The Plains Boy Scouts meet at First M E Church Athens Thursday at 9 AM to depart for the Scout Circus at Parkersburg with transportation for uncommitted riders and a Highway Patrol escort guiding the convoy At Route 7 Route 50 junction Pomeroy delegation joins the group Mayor Len B McCune proclaims Thursday Boy Scout Day and urges citizens to support the circus effort.
L L Reed of Spencer West Virginia was in Athens County Jail after a collision on U S Route 50 east of Coolville. His car hit a truck owned by S E Theiss of Middleport while he was driving under the influence. Reed and a woman companion were uninjured. Reed was arrested by Coolville marshal Richard Henderson and deputy sheriff Frank Joyce.
Nine more people paid dollar fines in Mayor Len B. McCune's traffic court Tuesday night. Overtime parking fines were issued to Lewis Long, Ed Mund Root, F. P. Frebault, F. E. Sweeney, R. S. Atkinson, Dorothy Duryea, and H. H. Kinsel, while Mrs. R. W. Finsterwald was fined for forbidden parking and Athens Steam Laundry for making a U turn. John Harvey paid $5 for reckless driving. Officer Leslie Bradfield arrested him on State Street.
Health experts advise that digestive organs require about two thirds of each day to function, totaling roughly 16 hours of activity within a 24 hour cycle. The guidance emphasizes consistent meals and mindful eating to support digestion and overall gut health.
Elza Graham acting for Minnie Hottel filed for a permanent injunction in Athens County Common Pleas to stop the City water department from shutting off water at 60 N Congress St. The case notes the May 1 1934 to Nov 1 1935 bill of Edna Junod and prior tenants. A temporary injunction has already been granted to halt shutoffs pending verdict.
Denver Shover of Albany was found not guilty by Mayor Len B. McCune after trial on a reckless driving charge filed by John Cline. In a related matter Carl Partlow and Robert Keenan were each fined five dollars and costs after pleading guilty to intoxication following a previous collision on I State Street weeks earlier.
To keep salad greens crisp wash in ice water then wrap in a damp cloth and chill in the coldest ice box for half an hour. For celery curl, separate stalks wash and place in ice water for forty five minutes.
A kitchen tip suggests mixing one third grape juice with two thirds lemonade to improve flavor in hot weather drinks. The method emphasizes a simple ratio for a refreshing beverage.
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