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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1936
Page
5
Athens city council authorized City Solicitor Gordon Gray to seek expert bond advice on issuing about $43,000 in bonds to cover paving on four Hudson Addition streets State Street sewer work on E Mill Street and related debts. No action on traffic ordinance.
The Athens City traffic fines are being enforced until the new ordinance is approved. Council and Mayor Len B. Meune announced limits on parking along Court Street and part of West Union Street to two hours with no double parking. Night officers will curb night parking in Court Street. No drivers were fined this morning for overnight parking. vehicles belonged to E. 8. Winans of Columbus and J. B. Matthews of Cleveland.
James Gleason and Charles Pitts of Athens and William James of Rooksville pleaded guilty to intoxication at arraignment before Mayor Len B. McCune. Gleason and Pitts were fined $10 plus costs each, James $5 plus costs and allowed to pay on his next payday. Arrests were made Monday night by Athens city officers.
Due to poor road conditions the Athens Chapter will meet tonight at Athens City Hall instead of the Waterloo cabin. Announcement explains the change.
Athens city officials debated whether serving a highball at a private home between midnight and 5 am violates a 1934 hours of sale ordinance. The dispute centers on the words sold and given away and whether the latter applies only to licensed outlets. The city attorney was asked to interpret the clause.
Richard Burdette earned a scholarship merit badge and a star scout badge while Charles Wheaton received a star scout badge during the Boy Scout Troop 56 gathering at the First Methodist Church Monday night. Eagle Patrol members won lucky pieces and booklets as contest prizes. Robert Drake received a tie clasp for competent leadership.
J M Hyde plaintiff in Beulah Savage vs Curry Grimm and Hyde filed to dismiss his appeal. The case over a road right of way near Buchtel was to be reheard after summons of fifteen witnesses. Savage won in Athens County Common Pleas. other appeals, including John Barker, remain.
Albert Knouff of Swiftair Service at Athens Airport spoke to the Kiwanis Club on aviation safety. He cited Commerce Department tests for passenger aircraft licensing andBeams guiding pilots for safer skies. Irvin Quick outlined bridge tourney details. Dr. John R. Sprague received the grandfather’s cane for his granddaughter’s birth.
William R. Truax state president of the Ohio Unemployed League will address attendees in five Athens County towns this week to explain WPA rules and regulations. He will speak at Athens City Hall Saturday at 1 o'clock and at The Plains High School Wednesday 7 30, Gloucester High School Thursday 7 20, Coolville Town House Friday 7 30, and Stewart High School Saturday 7 80.
The Athens Junior High girls open their first tournament with a 22 to 2 win by Mrs Edna Zich's Ninth Grade team over Miss Lucille Duffee's Seventh Grade. Florence Evans led with 16 points while Opal Stevens had 6.
Dr John E Brown Jr of Columbus read a paper on the thymus gland at the Athens County Medical Society gathering in the American Legion Building Nelsonville Monday Luncheon was served by Legion Auxiliary members The next meeting is set for April 6 at the First M E Church in Athens
W A Barbour Dayton field representative of the State Aid for the Aged Department inspected the Athens County Old Age Pension Office today and told acting administrator Rowena Sprout that the office is conducted in a creditable manner and met his approval.
McFarland and party off Miami catch a seven and a half foot sailfish weighing 70 pounds on January 8 after about one hour ten minutes of fishing. The catch, mounted in natural color, is on display in the McFarland Garage window while the owners return from Florida.
Mrs Rush Elliott currently displays water color works in Edwin Watts Chubb Library while taking over Athens Junior-Senior High School art classes from Miss Helen Cornwell. Cornwell expected back this week from Montana after her father’s death.
Clarence Matheny of National Fire Proofing Co describes the Hocking Valley clay resources and the new cellular clay product at Haydenville plant. Demand for cellular clay bricks rises to 25 000 daily, with future benefits for insulated building materials and construction costs. Livestock consume 89 percent of US corn.
An advertisement promises relief from bladder irritation causing restless nights and frequent urgency. It touts buchu leaves juniper oil and other substances to flush acids and impurities, selling Bukets bladder lax as a quick remedy. If unsatisfied in four days, refunds the 25 cents via Cline Pharmacy Advy.
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