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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1935

Page

5

Ohio Governor criticizes university funding and transfers

Governor Davey denounces constitution changes and state transfers that affect funding for Ohio University and other institutions. He cites legal constraints on appropriations, notes a Supreme Court challenge over Board of Control transfers, and urges OSU leadership to improve management with about $7.39 million remaining for the biennium.

Martin L. Davey Ohio Ohio University Edward Board of Control State Utilities Commission State Welfare Department State Supreme Court George W. Rightmire Ohio State University Davey Ohio State

Glass on U S 50 endangers tires near Athens

Glass from two smashed milk bottle cases strewn on Route 50 four miles south of Athens forced motorists to detour or risk punctured tires. The unidentified truck driver had not been located, but an arrest was expected, state patrolman J A Bower said after investigating the case.

Route 50 Athens J. A. Bower

Tax Assessed On Estate Of Eva May Roach

In Athens County probate court Judge S M Johnson ruled inheritance tax on Eva May Roach estate, 15 years after death. Net value 2357.60 with three heirs each receiving 785.83. tax per heir 14.29 to Athens. Estates of Minnie Roach Reed and Orr R Roach to pay decedent shares. The Minnie Rose Roach estate net value 2725.23 with Rufus Wagner Roach 410.62 and Orr R Roach and Nell Roach Terwilliger 1573.30 each. tax for Orr and Nell 32.87 each.

Eva May Roach Athens S. M. Johnson Athens County Minnie Roach Reed Orr R. Roach Nell Roach Terwilliger

Athens Attorneys Attend Ohio Bar Association Session

Seven members of the Athens County Bar Association attended sessions in Columbus with the Ohio State Bar Association. The group included Judge O. F. Rowland L. G. Worstell W. E. Peters John J. Woolley Hal H. Rowland R. W. Finsterwald and Gordon Gray.

Athens County Bar Association Columbus Ohio State Bar Association O. F. Rowland L. G. Worstell W. E. Peters John J. Woolley Hal H. Rowland R. W. Finsterwald Gordon Gray

Man fined over songbird killing for cherry tree

Stacey McDonald of Gloucester killed a catbird accused of pilfering cherries. Game Protector B. F. Swartz arrested him on affidavit. He was arraigned before Magistrate T. R. Bennett and fined 25 dollars plus 4.70 costs totaling 29.70 dollars after being warned about obtaining government permission to kill a songbird.

Washington, D. C United States Biological Survey Stacey McDonald Glouster B. F. Swartz T. R. Bennett McDonald Bennett

Probate Court Clears Estate From Inheritance Tax

In Athens County Judge S M Johnson declares the estate of the late Martha Boyce not subject to inheritance tax. Florence Hill wins judgment on a cognovit note for 904 dollars from Theodore Parker and Ann Parker. Rosa Beach Columbus and Alice Currin Westerville file partition petition against Fred Walburn and Anna Walburn of Athens R D. Divorce petition of Charles H Finsterwald against Mary E Finsterwald for gross neglect is dismissed at the plaintiff's costs.

Martha Boyce Athens County S. M. Johnson Florence Hill Theodore Parker Ann Parker Rosa Beach Columbus Alice Currin Westerville Fred Walburn Anna Walburn Athens R. D Charles H. Finsterwald Mary E. Finsterwald

It’s Fun Studying Cotton in Third Grade

Eight third graders at Rufus Putnam Training School study history geography reading and writing under the heading cotton. They examine a cotton exhibit from Ohio University and use a map to locate cotton producing areas while exploring the cotton gin and related inventions.

Rufus Putnam Training School Ohio University Eli Whitney Phil Walstrom South United States Athens

Mines Begin Work Again After Short Extension

Two district mines operated yesterday and five more today under a two week extension of the miners and operators agreement from June 16. Mines No. 107 Lick Run No 10X Carbon dale Kimberly Lick Run and Salem Hollow were active today. Officials expect a further extension to allow Congress time to consider industry bills. Dedication Saturday Wilmington the new $50 000 State Highway Patrol Barracks will be dedicated formally Saturday afternoon.

Lick Run Carbondale Kimberly Salem Hollow Congress Wilmington State Highway Patrol

Clean Out Kidney Poisons Warns of Kidney Drainage

An old advertisement urges people to cleanse kidneys to remove poisons. It claims 15 miles of kidney tubes can clog if waste isn’t expelled and warns of acid poisoning, backache, fatigue, and swelling. It promotes a drugstore "3 to drink" remedy from Foster Milburn Co.

Foster-Milburn Co

Streets Be Paved in Summer Project Details

The article outlines a city paving plan for Union Moore Avenue and Union Street, with a water line update and rehabilitation of old sections. Bricks will be used and work extends north toward Washington Park, assisted by a local division. timing and final scope are described in terse terms.

Union Moore Avenue Union Street Grose Altiney

Fiance Shot on Wedding Day in Athens County

Crystal Simms, 27, of Athens, watched fiancé Clarence Hadley 40 die from accidental gun discharge as a safety item misfired Monday. Hadley, a leading local farmer and Mason, died Wednesday in Marietta hospital after his feet were amputated to save his life.

Athens Greens Run Washington County Crystal Simms North Congress Street Clarence Hadley Marietta

Ice Cream Social At Richland Avenue Church

The Progressive Sunday School Class of Richland Avenue Methodist Protestant Church hosts an ice cream social on the church lawn Tuesday afternoon and evening July 2. Home made cake and ice cream will be served.

Richland Avenue

Fleming Indicted by Clark County Jury

Grover W. Fleming publisher of the Ohio Examiner was indicted by the Clark County Grand Jury on an obscene literature charge. He is free on bond pending appeal from a sentence by Athens County Judge Roy J. Gillen. Officials say the Examiner continues to be published and Fleming said he was through with the paper.

Fleming Clark County Grover W. Fleming Ohio Examiner Ohio Penitentiary Athens County Springfield Grand Jury Roy J. Gillen

Lodi 4-H Club Names Inspector for Next Meeting

Ada Beal led the singing as 18 members of the Lodi Junior Happy Hustlers gathered at Mrs. Clarence Friess home in Shade. The club voted to add a meeting inspection and Dorothea Burson was appointed inspector for the next gathering.

Ada Beal Lodi Happy Hustlers Clarence Friess Shade Dorothea Burson

Relief Work Register Required for Athens County Patients

Relief clients in Athens County must register at the National Reemployment Office at the Athens Armory for the new Works program. Those already registered but not reporting in the last 90 days must refile. The program, delayed, will start in the first two weeks of July and fund repairs to Athens school buildings and county roads.

Athens County Athens Armory H. M. Spang Spang Athens

Nelsonville Man Cited for Contempt in Court

Theodore Horn of Nelsonville was ordered to appear in Adhens County Common Pleas Court Saturday morning to face contempt charges. A petition by Cecil Horn alleges he failed to make any payments as ordered after a divorce.

Theodore Horn Nelsonville Adhens County

State President To Address Unemployed In Glouster Meeting

William R. Truax, state president of the Ohio Unemployed League, will speak at a Glouster dance pavilion gathering for Athens County members next Sunday at 2 p m. Other state leaders will speak. The County Central League meets July 6 to elect officers for six months and each unit should send at least five delegates.

William R. Truax Ohio Unemployed League Athens County Glouster

Carbondale Girl Dies After Lung Operations

Freda Pollock 13 daughter of Mr and Mrs James Pollock Carbondale died in Columbus hospital after two lung operations in the past week Funeral services will be at Carbondale M E Church Saturday burial in Asbury Cemetery She is survived by sister Rita and grandparents Mr and Mrs J Pollock New Marshfield and Mrs Mary Featherstone Carbondale

Freda Pollock James Pollock Carbondale Columbus Carbondale M. E Asbury Cemetery Rita J. Pollock New Marshfield Mary Feather Stone

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