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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1930

Page

9

At Home With the Act of God Baby Summer Session Dates Announced

The summer session opens in June and closes August 15 offering advanced study across departments. Daily talks by Dr Edward Griggs July 11 to 26 cover present day problems and education themes. Lectures include civic lectures by Griffith Taylor on Far East systems. Teachers and administrators prepare for September 1980 graduation requirements with diplomas and degrees conferred.

College of Suis Arts Jollee of Education Dune Tim Close Edward Eoward Griggs Griffith Taylor University of Nydney Aueiraia Far East State Department of Wan Jeattose Cain Merece

Board Sets Rural School Terms in Athens County

County superintendent H R McVey announced that rural grade schools in Athens County may set term lengths between eight and ten months, preferably nine, with boards fixing salaries per state rules. The State Department mandates 176 actual school days for first grades and allows five-eighths of a month extra pay for high school teachers for extra days, while grade teachers may get no salary beyond the regular state schedule. Contracts vary, some regions using 176 days, others 100 days for rural schools, reflecting travel and working conditions. any binding contracts will be honored.

Athens County Boards of Education H.R. McVey State Department of Education Ao. Vax State Department McVay Jung Cerel Tory Waht

Girl Scouts Hold Regular Meeting and Merit Tests

The Ath ens Girl Scouts Troop Four held a regular meeting with first aid merit badge tests in bandaging. Helen Jderd Pauline Reynolds and Ruth Lows passed the longer foot tests and will receive pins at the next meeting. A bake sale on Saturday supported the group. The Silver Veil Patrol began the safety project as several girls drafted papers on fire prevention.

Lie Segot Spilier Athens Girl Scouts Helen Jderd Pauline Reynolds Ruth Lows Bea Ach Satiaeetas Fiat

Merchants Contribute To National Fund From Athens Firm

Co. Shafer of the C. D. Shafer Company in Athens today announced that 3865 in checks was sent to W. K. Handerson of Shreveport Louisiana, a broadcaster, to aid independent merchants of the country. The sum was contributed by independent merchants of the Hocking Valley district.

Co. Shafer C. D. Shafer Company Athens W. K. Handerson Shreveport. Latate Shafer Hocking Vali Mistriet

Slack Week at Chauncey Mines Shows Low Output

Chauncey district reports minimal mining activity with only three mines operating last Saturday. Chauncey No. 25 idle. No. 28 and No. 63 on Balles Bun show limited work. Local residents, visits noted, while Bible class planned at the Church of Chauncey with Mrs Andrew Jackson as chair.

Hauncey Chauncey Minte No Amr No Balles Bun Peur Chauncey

Will Come Home Chauncey Man from Hospital

Fred J Agin of Chauncesy will be brought home Sunday from White Cross Hospital in Columbus after surgery to remove a kidney. Though his condition was serious, he is now recovering nicely. Mrs Agin stayed at the hospital during his illness.

Chauncey Fred Smith Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Smith Chauncey Mine Mareh Fred J Agin Chauncesy White Cross Hospital Columbus Agin Ae sKidner

Court House Doings COMMON PLEAS COURT Judgments sought in several cases

Athens County Litick Company sues A L Simmeany for 230 and 40 dollars on contracts. A divorce petition by Thomas Dickerson against Rose Dickerson cites January 11 1910 marriage and lack of cohabitation. Various probate actions include estates of Rhoda Augustine David A Sutton and Launcefor L Scott with appraisers, sales and exemptions. Marital notices include a marriage in Nelsonville and a separate obituary-like probate entry.

Common Pleas Athens County Litick Company A. L N.S. Croy Edmett Guthriel Guthrie Autagules Company BH. Marler Cammon Pleas Court Jerry Simonton Samuel T. Baker D. VY Grimes Elmer Cale Jogaiist Dock Grimes Rhoda Augustine Salw David A. Sutton Jerey Burke Wlliam Zim Therman W. Sturkey Martha Dagcett Launcefor L. Scott Mannah Morris Grammed

Cotton Gets Senate Attention Saturday

The Senate focused on long staple cotton during the end stages of debate on amendments to rate schedules in the tariff bill. Earlier, the body spent about two hours debating a tariff proposal for crude petroleum and for fuels, which was defeated 39 to 27 on the final vote.

Washington Marely U.rh Senate

Jonas Named Constable At Board Meeting

Jonas was appointed township constable at a Athens Township Board of Trustees meeting to fill the vacancy from the previous constable. He has served as special constable for Magistrate Cary and held roles as deputy state provision officer and marshal of Trimble. Other applicants included Thomasser Frank Man Meter Rathburn and Walter Rites.

Dee Jonas Central Avenue Athens Ceimble Atlens Athens Township Board of Trustees Skenneth Aflstock Jona Cary Mie Jonas Trimble Pein Wr ¢ Thomasser Frank Man Meter 1 TR Rathburn Walter Rites

Pai Charged With Thefts of Chickens

Two men, ward Sowers and Riler Tip n, were arrested on pon oon charges after chicken thefts. Constables Guess and Howard of Dover Township and Deéguy Sheri wnson Alor filed affidavits. They were sent to Athens County Jail awaiting trial.

Ward Sowers Riler Tipn Tidge Guess Howard Dover Town Sheri Wnson Alor Athens County Far Secret Service Peter Burrows Phil

Pomona Degree to Be Conferred by Athens Grange

The Pomona degree will be conferred under Floyd Fought at a Pomona Grange meeting in Athens County. The event occurs at 7 o'clock Tuesday night in the Chamber of Commerce rooms at the Security Bank Building. FB Gile Yespie presides. members are urged to attend with refreshments.

Floyd Albany Pomona Pomata Grange Athens County Chanber of Commerce Roons Security Bank Gile Yespie Mitfeld Kael

Funeral for Sarah Cronin Held in Jacksonville

Chauncey March 1 funeral services for 63 year old Sarah Cronin of Jacksonville were held Saturday at 4 a.m. from St Pauls Catholic Church in Athens. Burial followed in the local Catholic Cemetery. Cronin, long time Jackson resident for over four decades, was widely known in Sunday Creek Valley. Survived by two daughters Mrs John Chappatear and Miles Marquesel Cronin of Jacksonville, a teacher in local schools, and a sister. Other details unclear due to damaged text.

Chauncey Sarah Cronin Jacksonville St. Pauls Ghurehth Athens Qhatch

New York Orchestra Set for Prom in Relay Event

Johnny Johnson leads the New York Orchestra selected for a prom performance to be held here on April 4. Johnson will also perform in Kingston City during a prior engagement. A soloist and a new quartet join the ensemble, with the orchestra touring under conductor Jahine Sor Hhaselt.

Johnny Johnson Orchhestra New York Cde John Johnson Kanaan City Pravioua Nouet Nouet, Awl Mw Quartet Areferent Ligareliestra Jahine Sor Hhaselt

Athens County home hosts thirty-eight boys and thirty-five girls

A feature on Mr and Mrs George Holdren, caretakers of Athens County Children's Home, detailing their duties managing a large, diverse brood. The article describes daily routines, room organization, chores, meals, schooling, and the loving, orderly environment they maintain, with praise from staff and trustees.

Holdren Athens County George Heldran Lathens County Ghittran Fenegary Rome Elena China Ashoenl Aris Deldek Arto Eleson Otleck Mary Hane Mins Opal Schihorter Seyhat

Bettman Approves School Bonds in Amys-Herd District

Bettman approves bonds totaling 2100 dollars for parochial school needs in Amenville. Attorney General GH ork Bethan signs off on the plan with a renewal sale set to proceed locally.

Behood Amenville Gunral GH Ork Bethan

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