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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1939
Page
5
A cold rain settled over Athens producing a cool, dreary day at the lake resort. Yesterday’s high reached 79 and the overnight low dropped to 59, contributing to the damp atmosphere.
A cereal ad promotes Kellogg's All Bran as the solution to constipation caused by a lack of fiber. It claims regular use prevents discomfort, urges daily consumption with plenty of water, and notes the product is made in Battle Creek and sold by grocers.
Athens County Commissioners approve a 1.5 mill levy for 1940 41 to support the Athens County Children's Home and Aid to Dependent Children. The proposal allocates about 50 000 total, with roughly 20 000 to the Children's Home and funds to the County Home and dependent children program. The plan includes December 1939 tax duplication for collection and aims to reduce strain on the county general fund.
Leslie Mansfield, labeled the No. 1 problem of Athens police, was back in the Athens County Jail today. He must pay $114.70 in fines and costs or face remaining in jail until August 29 after a new intoxication arrest two hours after his release following a six week city departure promise to Mayor Clift Cornell.
Four drivers were fined after arraignment before Mayor Cliff Cornell. Paul Bever, 21, of Carbondale, paid 10 dollars and costs for reckless driving, Wayne A. Woodard, 24, Carbondale, 5 dollars and costs, William Cook, 44, of Athens Route 3, 25 dollars and costs, and Rollan Brian, 38, of West Jefferson, 5 dollars and costs for failure to register.
Congressman Michael J. Kirwan charged today that many signatures on petitions opposing the Lake Erie Ohio Canal project were obtained by misrepresentation or forgery. The claim centers on petition drives conducted in Youngstown and surrounding areas.
The Seventeenth District Officers Association of Blue Lodge Masons will host a reception for Grandmaster Harry Meyer of Columbus at Marietta on Thursday June 15. Dinner starts at 6 30 p m with Masons from Athens Morgan and Washington Counties and visitors from surrounding lodges including West Virginia. Secretaries of subordinate lodges will be honored. Meyer also serves as secretary of Humboldt Lodge in Columbus. Members from the local lodge plan to attend. the event is educational and open to all members.
Cub Pack 55 of Athens meets at the Christian Church tonight at 7 under E H Shirley with parents and cubs invited. Nelsonville hosts its first pack meeting Wednesday at 7 30 in the Central School as parents select a cabmaster and complete Bobcat requirements.
The American Legion will pay 10 cents each for turtles for the turtle race at the Fair grounds Fourth of July celebration. John DeMolet, in charge, announced that boys should gather turtles and contact him on or after June 25 for delivery. None will be bought before June 25.
Round and square dancing at the Neighborhood House in Carbondale set for Friday night June 16 starting at 8 o'clock. Also noting the Rothamstead station in England has developed 8 inch straight cucumbers for standardized fruits and vegetables.
Lucia Johnson Bing received an honorary Doctor of Laws at Rio Grande College commencement as 78 graduates received diplomas. Judge Benner Jones highlighted her public welfare work and collaboration with Dr. Bing on the Ohio School Attendance Law, while family and friends attended the event in Athens and Rio Grande.
Paul Gordon and Jack Beasley will attend the Buckeye Boys State in Columbus for ten days. They were chosen by the high school faculty for leadership and academics and will travel with K. T. Cros sen Post No. 21 American Legion and the Legion Auxiliary.
Nine girls met at the home of Miss Eileen Jacoby to form Rag Stitchers 4 H Club. Officers elected include Billie Jacoby president Lois Mulpas vice president Lois Sickles secretary and Jo Ann Graham reporter. Next meeting set for June 15 at the same location.
Fourth annual Tarheel Buckeye Club gathering will be at Grange Hall Athens County Fairgrounds Athens on Sunday June 18. A basket dinner at noon precedes a music and speaking program. Attendees should bring food and table service for their group. coffee and lemonade provided.
W H Byers in charge at the Navy Recruiting Station in Athens announces a June enlistment quota of five men. The station previously averaged three per month since reopening, and the increase shortens the waiting list, promising quicker enlistments for applicants.
Paid enrollments for the Ohio University summer session stood at 1,082 with final totals pending next week due to late registrations from other schools. The Elementary Training School grades are expected to exceed 200, with 32 first grade, 28 second grade, 30 third grade, 32 fourth grade, 21 fifth grade, 22 sixth grade, 10 special students, and 26 kindergarten. Athens Junior and Senior High Schools report 217 enrolled. final figures for The Plains and Mechanicsburg unavailable.
Paul Theisen, local manager of the Bureau of Unemployment Compensation, spoke at Hotel Berry Monday night. He said the service is free for employers and applicants with no obligation to hire or accept positions. Trained staff register and classify applicants, list available jobs, and compare the two. Employers receive only matching applicants, and outside branches are used to weed out undesired material before final selections. He invited members to visit the office to see operations.
Patty Ayers six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Ayers of 39 E Elmwood submitted to a tonsillectomy at Sheltering Arms Hospital this morning.
Dr. C. R. Hoskins, Athens Rotary Club member, spoke on vision and its correction at the Hotel Berry meeting Tuesday. Three new members were welcomed: Dr. T. R. Biddle, Dr. E. H. Sprague, and M. T. Haines, the latter a former Middleport Rotary member.
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