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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1937

Page

5

Ninth graders share Northwest Territory development theme

About 142 Athens Junior High School ninth graders received certificates of promotion in the high school auditorium. Speakers described the 1787 Ordinance creating the territory, its impact on states, and the region's early settlements and culture.

Northwest Territory Athens Junior High School Frank B. Gullum Board of Education Neil Crawford Jack Beasley Indiana Illinois Michigan Ohio Wisconsin Minnesota Beasley New York City LA Salle Margaret Williams Louisville Middle Continent Katheryn Zarley Lucille Davidson Territory Ruth Hammerle Franklin D. Roosevelt Paul Hall Marietta Ohio Company Rufus Putnam Gallipolis Cincinnati Detroit Cecil McGlone Marion Wood Paul Rothermel Paul Tyrol

Jupiter's Year Reaches 10 000 Days on Planet

A Jupiter year is stated as 10 000 days, marking the planet's orbital period. The claim notes a lengthy revolution around the Sun, implying a slow orbital pace with no atmosphere or surface details.

Jupiter

Rail Time Card and Air Transport Schedules

The notice lists rail times for CHESAPEAKE & OHIO and NEW YORK CENTRAL routes with daily departures and arrivals including south bound No. 27 at 11:20 a.m. and north bound No. 2 and No. 4 times. It also notes Athens Municipal Airport airtaxi service with sunrise to sunset hours and through connections to T. & W. A. and A. A. airlines with specific city departures from Athens and directions to the east and north sectors.

Chesapeake & Ohio NEW York Central South NEW York Central North Athens Municipal Airport Airtaxi A. A Athens West Baltimore & Ohio Diplomat Etatarbatinaneaas National Limited Caen

Athens High School Graduates 99 Seniors Tonight

A class of 99 will receive diplomas at Athens High School this evening in the auditorium starting at 8 15. Paul Curtis Martin of Springfield Illinois will deliver the commencement address. The list includes Alma Acomb Alaire Beckett Clark Biedel Howard Bolinger Robert Brookins and many others.

Athens High School Paul Curtis Martin Springfield, C Alma Margaret Acomb Alaire Lucille Beckett Clark William Biedel Howard F. Bolinger Robert Howard Brookins Sherman E. Brooks Margie Helen Buell Don E. Burdette Howard Burley James P. Burns Raymond Maurice Gibson Marguerite Monica Goff Virginia Modene Goldsberry Basil Albert Gordon Mary Margaret Graham Phyllis Jane Gray Don Segier Grones, Jr Ernest Bennard Gross, Jr John Fisher Hammerle Dorothy May Hartman Alice Virginia Hayes Lawrence Gilbert Helwig Marjorie Jane Herdman Ruth O. Higgins Robert Rutledge Hutchtins Robert Foster Insche Opal Irene Johnson Betty Louise Kasler James H. Pierre Clarice Pauline Penn Evelyn Reading Peyton Davidson Reed Eva Elizabeth Rogers Chester Walter Root Esther Pauline Rose Ruth Rose Don E. Sanders Iris Eileen Sanders Paul Sayre Dorothy Ann Schilling Dolly Schuler Robert E. Schuster Edward Sheridan Cleo Mae Shields Ray E. Slaughter, Jr Clarence Eugene Smith Edward Allen Sprague Gerald Frederick Stauffer Geraldine Stauffer Robert Lynn Stratton Harold B. Terrell Dana Lee Tom Erva Pearl Tubbs Thomas B. Watkins Fred Walter Wheaton Milton Williams Kathryn Virgene Wolfe Nora Evelyn Wolfe Mary Louise Wyatt L. Eileen Yoho Irma Lucille Young

Local 4-H Club Activities outlined for June meetings

The Loyal Daughters 4-H Club plans a June 16 meeting at the Quidor home to set attendance rules and project plans with Miss Martha Robinson leading. Eldeen 4-H Club adds a breakfast hike June 18 after a Friday meeting at Winifred Travis’s house. Albany 4-H elects officers Eloise West and others. Plains 4-H to organize June 14 at the school. Canada railways listed. Messenger offers 3x5 flag kit for sale.

Loyal Daughters 4-H Club Phyllis Carpenter Bea Duckler Betty Lois Williams Ben Cuckler Virginia Katherine Quidor Beverly Davis Martha Robinson Quidor Winifred Travis Ruth Smith Eldeen 4-H Club Coolville Mary Gaskins Albany Wilma Musgrave Eloise West Helen Tewksberry Joan Walters Lola May Baughman Margaret Pearman Plains 4-H Club

Retirement for Ohio University physics dean Atkinson

A. A. Atkinson dean of the College of Applied Science and professor of physics and electrical engineering at Ohio University will retire next September. He is the oldest teaching staff member by service and will be succeeded by Dr. William M. Young, assistant director of engineering research at Taylor Instrument Companies in Rochester New York.

A. A. Atkinson College of Applied Science Ohio University William M. Young Taylor Instrument Companies Rochester N. Y

Court News Seeks Recovery In Several Athens County Actions

The state sues for 1561.23 to recover an Industrial Commission allowance to J M Daniel for injuries at Wolfe Coal Co. in Nelsonville. G D Gorham files two actions to collect taxes and force property sales in Jacksonville and Glouster. Willard Hood, bank receiver, sues W F Cain and Mary Cain over a 1500 note on Troy property and W C Burton and Anna Burton over a 1759.15 note. judgments confessed and approved by Judge Rowland.

State Industrial Commission J. M. Daniel Wolfe Coal Co Nelsonville Athens County Glouster States Bank Willard Hood Coolville National Bank W. F. Cain Mary Cain Cains W. B. Hartnell Hood W. C Anna Burton Coolville Bank O. F. Rowland

Ruddy Turnstone Named for Shoreline Foraging Habit

The ruddy turnstone earns its name from walking the shore and turning over stones with its long bill in search of food.

Billions in Consumers' Credit Make Fact Service Necessary

Oscar Fulton of the Athens Credit Bureau explains consumer credit runs into billions annually. Installment plans finance most major appliances and most new or used autos, sustaining production and living standards while creating a need for credit bureaus to connect merchants with profitable customers.

Consumer Credit Oscar Fulton Athens Credit Buree E. Washington

Combat Weeds Now Advises County Agent

Farmers of Athens County were warned by Ross Wright, county agent, that recent rains create an unusual growing season for weeds and crops. He urged immediate cultivation to break soil crust, conserve moisture, and prevent rain loss. He noted garden work after rain harms soil and supports transplantation.

Athens County Ross Wright Wright

Industrial Commission Verdicts Are Rendered in Athens County

Jury in Common Pleas Court favored the heirs of Harry Sullivan in the final case from Athens County against the State Industrial Commission. Fred Grandstaff of Chauncey Mine injuries in 1935 were denied compensation. Thomas Pickett of Nelsonville Route 2 was granted benefits for 1934 washhouse injuries at Manhattan Coal Co. Also notes long lived eagles and a 97 cent price with 3 cent tax.

Athens County State Industrial Commission Common Pleas Harry Sullivan Fred Grandstaff Chauncey Thomas Pickett Nelsonville Manhattan Coal Co

Athens boards tackle city garbage and rats health action

The Athens Board of Health with three city council members urged voters to approve a tax levy outside the 10 mill limit to fund regular garbage and trash collection to the city dump on LuHiig Road. They warned buried waste breeds rats and burning waste causes odors, and proposed city hauling with penalties for improper disposal.

Athens Athens Board of Health Luhiig Health Board

Athens County Relief Delegation Seeks State Aid

Dan A Bardin led seven Athens County men to Columbus to seek Governor Davey’s help for relief halted since funds were withdrawn. About 2300 people lost food and provisions as county and townships lack money. Delegation members include Bardin commissioners Whitmore Macombs Minner State Rep Banks Judge Tyroler and relief director Shafer. They will report at tonight’s county wide Armory meeting in Athens.

Dan A. Bardin Athens County Columbus Davey Bardin Ira Whitmore Walter Maccombs Frank Minner

Marriage Licenses for Linscott Ackley and Ashworth Campbell

Harold Linscott aged 22 of Athens RD 4 and Myrtle Marie Ackley 18 of Athens RD 4 wed forenames and ages listed. Gaylord Ashworth 27 of Athens with Catherine M Campbell 23 of Athens tied the knot. The United States leads in initiative in type face designing.

Harold Linscott Athens Farmer Myrtle Marie Ackley Gaylord A. Ashworth McBee Co Catherine M. Campbell United States

Albany Residents Discuss Grade School Condemnation

About 90 residents gathered at the village high school to consider repairing the condemned grade school or building a new one. Many spoke but no decision was reached.

Albany

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