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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1937
Page
5
Rainy conditions in Athens County prompt mixed concerns as farmers anticipate a bountiful harvest despite weeds, floodplain damage, and wheat losses. County agent William Bembower notes that overall soil loss appears limited and not likely to ruin the season.
Rain totals from January through June exceed last year by more than double. Farmers report strong crop prospects for fruit and grain, though concerns about wheat, soil erosion, and topsoil loss persist amid continued rains and high feed costs.
George Carsey of Athens was arrested on a charge of intoxication. Henry Smith of Athens was held for investigation by Police Chief E. S. Finsterwald and Captain Charles Maple yesterday.
Public talk on unemployment compensation and the social security act outlines benefits for the jobless and aged. Judge Robinson discusses aid to families and grants totaling over 15 million dollars to Ohio since program start as a nine city tour proceeds with statements by officials and questions answered by Busey Ballard and Minderman.
Mrs George Beagle entered Marietta Hospital Thursday for a tonsil operation.
Dr. Smith head of the state health department tuberculosis unit will test children in Athens Monday morning. Health workers urge parents of known contacts to bring children to the clinic at Athens City Hall council chamber at 9 o clock. The painless test aims to determine if the children are safe.
Charles McLean aged 41 died at his Sugar Creek home from a heart attack Wednesday morning. He leaves a wife five children a brother John McLean and a sister Mary Rivers. He lived in Sugar Creek 30 years and worked at the Hocking Mine. Funeral Saturday at 2 PM at the Sugar Creek M E Church with Rev. Gilbert Courtney officiating. Burial in St Augustine Cemetery Sugar Creek.
The near noon reading showed 77 degrees matching a mild day. Yesterday reached 80 with a low of 59 as a cooler front moved through.
Athens County Pomona Grange meeting in Lodi with 75 members adopted resolutions urging state lawmakers to regulate bicycle rights on highways amid safety prompts. The program was run by Athens and Dover Granges, with plans for a special Pomona meeting in Athens next Monday to confer degrees.
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