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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1936
Page
5
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City Council adjourned without action on a proposed ordinance to halt the sale of intoxicants after 10 pm due to the absence of City Solicitor Gordon Gray. The meeting also discussed purchasing about 50 lots on Ohio Avenue for a city park with potential federal help.
Athens High School plans summer band and orchestra classes directed by Floyd Prince. Sessions run Aug 17 until the fall term with advanced lessons after 11 am and beginners from 9 to 10 am. Saxette instruction for fifth graders is 8:30 to 10 am. Courses are free for eligible students.
Fred Weber messenger circulation manager will represent the Athens Kiwanis Club as delegate to the Kiwanis International Convention in Washington DC June 21 25 announced at the club meeting Monday night. The club will meet June 22 at the Boy Scout cabin on Peach Ridge to view progress of the troop it sponsors. Ted Sprague son of Dr John R Sprague was a guest last night.
Walter M. Lauffer of the Ohio Division of Conservation presented moving pictures at Hotel Berry for the Rotary Club. The show traced bass rearing from eggs to nearly ten inch fish in six months, highlighting Ohio hatcheries at Put-in-Bay and 13 large state fish farms.
Glenn Gaston of Guysville earns the State Farmer degree as the second Athens County boy to receive the honor. The award reflects project work in poultry potatoes and corn along with scholastic average and school participation. He graduated Troy High School in 1936.
Thomas W. Wallace 22 of Buchtel wed Ada Smathers 21 of Buchtel both children of their respective parents. Charles Howard 22 of Nelsonville R D 3 and Evelyn Dishong 20 of Nelsonville R D 2 also married, with each party listed as the child of their parents.
Vancouver, B. C., celebrates the 650th anniversary of its steady growth this year, highlighting long term development and forward planning by local authorities.
George Shaner files two petitions to declare Debby Ann Woolman and Adam Shaner legally dead with a hearing July 28 at nine o clock. George Wend as administrator of Lewis Wend estate may sell personal property under court order. James R McMillin administrator of Charlies M McMillin estate may transfer real estate and repay assets per petition. Will of Clee A Spriggs to be admitted to probate. Annie Spriggs widow requests hearings set for June 22.
A new flag pole about 50 feet high was erected above the Athens CCC Camp and a flag was flown today for the first time. The flag is visible from most of Athens. Planned repairs at Camp Athens include new floors wall boards and exterior refinishing with two carloads of building material already delivered.
Athens CCC Camp crews clear and grade six and one half miles of forest road between Nelsonville and Haydenville on U S Forest Service land. In one week 525 feet of right of way was cleared 450 feet graded and 300 feet of creek channel altered. A 100 foot fire lookout tower is planned near New Straitsville with cabin garage and landscaped grounds. An intensive inventory study will map erosion control recreation and game refuges while noting streams timber and hazard reduction along roads.
More than 100 identification cards have been issued at the Athens Sub-Station. Patrolman J B Grogan in charge said the free cards include space for name address and telephone and a print of the bearer’s right index finger. Grogan noted out of town travelers have shown interest.
The United States Civil Service Commission lists open competitive examinations for positions including junior chemist, agronomist, animal husbandman specialties, biologists, soil surveyor and technologist, and personnel roles. Full information from J L C Kelley, secretary, at Athens post office.
A community supper will be held at Bates Church on Friday evening June 19. Attendees are asked to bring sandwiches and a table service for their own family. Cake and coffee will be served, an entertainment program will be presented, and a quilt will be sold with proceeds to the church.
Willard Russell Robert Littler Walter Tucker and Mary Larch each paid one dollar fines in the mayor Len B McCune court last night for parking where forbidden.
About 1250 students enrolled at Ohio University with roughly 100 more expected as classes begin. Officials noted a surge in women dormitory requests with Lindley Hall, Howard Hall and annex housing over 200 residents. Summer schedules start today with early classes and the new graduate school set to begin July 1.
Miss Melzena McPeek of Cutler and Miss Ruth Naomi Kuhlman of Bartlett were named Ohio state champions in two national high school contests. McPeek won state in the 13th national meat essay contest for “Meat An Important Article in the Diet.” Kuhlman won state in the national meat poster contest highlighting meat’s role in proper nutrition.
Three men faced fines Monday from Magistrate T R Bennett after intoxication charges. Luther Johnson of Kimberly and Paul Vamos faced $10 and costs each for intoxication with peace disturbance and property destruction respectively, Fred Tippie of Hocking was fined $5 for intoxication, with Vamos jailed for nonpayment. Deputy Sheriff Karl Gardner made all three arrests.
Camp officials clarified that World War veterans at the Athens CCC Camp may not own or operate automobiles. Any violation would result in dismissal, despite reports of plans to buy cars with bonus bonds.
P. B. Daley, field agent for the Federal Housing Administration in Southern Ohio, will be at the Chamber of Commerce rooms in the Security Bank Building all day Wednesday to meet with residents seeking federal home building assistance. He aims to contact war veterans receiving bonus money.
Len B. McCune Athens mayor and several regional figures including Mrs. Vennie Klingenberg Guysville T. E. Clark Amesville E N Williams Chesterhill and A B Mercer McConnellville were named as chairmen of local committees of the Tri-State Authorities Citizens Flood Committee.
Wayne E Buck son of Mr and Mrs Waldo W Buck of Guysville excelled at Rome High School by maintaining perfect attendance for 12 years. He won first in the Athens County typing contest, placed first in a county track event, earned three athletics medals and two letters, and participated in the school band and legion drum corps.
The Democratic Party organizes June 27 celebrations nationwide to honor President Roosevelt after his nomination. Athens names Mayor Len B. McCune temporary chairman and will hold leader meetings. Ohio tickets show Roosevelt image and signatures of Farley Davey Poulson, with proceeds aiding the campaign fund. G H Copeland visits Busy Bee 4 H Sewing Club. members Mary Jackson and others present as girls make dresses. Sleeping sickness noted as a tropical scourge in 1921.
Miss Fannie Matteson, Athens County administrator, clarifies that federal aid under the Social Security Act does not increase individual old age pension payments in Ohio. Grants go to the state to assist in meeting the aged’s needs, with a $15 monthly limit per person and a present $25 maximum, rising to $380 after July 16.
The Jolly Workers 4-H Club named Ruth Barker president and Margaret Baker vice president. Mary Ellen Snedden became secretary with Betty Russ as treasurer. Jean Bingman is news reporter and Marjorie Malone with Eileen Jacoby as recreation leaders. The club has 16 members and biweekly meetings.
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