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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1937

Page

5

State pays 87 percent of Athens County school costs

Athens County schools share 75,005.84 from the state first 1937 quarter under the foundation program. Ray says state pays 86.79 percent of operating costs. county funds cover 13.21 percent. Total 1937 state aid set at 325,405 with notes redeemable in June. Names many districts and villages receiving amounts.

Athens County Ray School Foundation Kenneth C. Ray Couny E. L. Bosher

Legion Post 21 election outlines post improvement plan

Belford Nelson was named to head a self chosen committee to propose improvements for K. T. Crossen Post 21 of the American Legion. Judge Tyroler urged a year round program for community betterment. A membership drive to “over the top” was urged by eighth district commander Ross Williams. A joint party with the Auxiliary is set for March 16 to mark the Legion’s 18th birthday. A by law committee and a market committee were formed to handle veterans’ graves markers before Memorial Day.

K. T. Crossen American Legion Belford Nelson Nelson Louis Tyroler John DeMolet Ross Williams Eighth District Legion American Legion Auxiliary Raphael Johnson Francis Lavelle L. G. Connett Floyd Hutchins Raymond Connett H. E. Sutton

Mrs Gordon Phillips Dies in Miami While on Florida Trip

Mrs EB Shannon of 8 W State St reports the death of her cousin Mrs Gordon Phillips of Chillicothe in St Francis Hospital Miami Florida on Monday. Mrs Phillips and her husband left Jan 18 for a Florida vacation. Present were her mother Mrs Richard Mallen and son David. Two sons Jack and Dick attend Mercersburg Academy and daughter Judith studies at Stuart Hall. Mrs Phillips was a cousin of Miss Lucille Sweeney of Athens.

EB. J. Shannon State St Gordon Phillips Chillicothe St. Francis Hospital Miami Fila Phillips Florida Richard Mallen David Jack Mercersburg Academy Mercersburg Judith Stuart Hall Staunton Lucille Sweeney Athens

First Grade News Publishes Central School Report

The First Grade News by Central School under Miss Louise Young and Miss Pauline Kimes highlights a PTA win for most mothers present. the dollar funds two inside walls for the playhouse. Six pupils Charlene Nicholson Virginia Haley Walter Hoisington Donald Johnston Bobby Beckle Harry Luman posted perfect attendance in six weeks.

Central School Louise Young Pauline Kimes PTA Playhouse Charlene Nicholson Virginia Haley Walter Hoisington Donald Johnston Bobby Beckle Harry Luman

Cow Damages Settlement In Alcohol Crash Case

George Hankison of Oak Grove testified in Ath ens County Common Pleas Court that he gave a cow to cover damages to two autos after a November 14 accident on the Kimberly Carbondale road. The collision with Eugene Pickett and William Dean allegedly occurred while Hankison was intoxicated. Pickett said Hankison settled by cow and a payment to Dean. the state pressed intoxication against Hankison with five witnesses.

Kimbery-Carbondale Athens County Common Pleas Court Hankison Eugene Pickett William Dean Pickett Dean

Roy Gilham Named Director of Athens County Home

Roy Gilham of New Marshfield was named a director of the Athens County Children's Home by county commissioners. He will serve five years succeeding Frank Lowther, with others on the board including Mrs. FE, R. Walker, Wayne Wingett, J. Howard Cline, and B. G. Chapman. One member’s term expires each year.

Roy Gilham New Marshfield Athens County Children's Home Frank Lowther R. Walker Wayne Wingett J. Howard Cline B. G. Chapman

Returned to Jail for Non-Payment of Fines

Daniel Dalton of Guysville Rural Route and Alva Cunningham of Greens Run were jailed yesterday by Sheriff Charlies Bayless for non-payment of old fines on driving while intoxicated charges. They were committed to the county jail.

Daniel Dalton Guysville Alva Cunningham Greens Run Charlies Bayless

Ten Days Remain to File Federal Income Tax Returns

Only ten days remain to file Federal income tax returns with March 15 as the deadline. Taxpayers with certain income thresholds must file, and the collector of internal revenue offers free information and assistance. Early filing helps both taxpayers and the government.

Internal Revenue

Clifford Augustine Non-support Sentence Suspended

Clifford Augustine was fined 50 and costs and sentenced to six months in Athens County Jail by Probate Judge Louis Tigroler on a non-support charge. The fine and sentence were suspended provided Augustine pay 5 per week for support of two minor children.

Clifford Augustine Athens County Louis Tigroler Augustine

Rain Expected as Athens Warms Then Drops

Rain is forecast for Athens and surrounding areas with colder conditions tomorrow. Temperatures ranged from a high near 60 yesterday to a low around 29 overnight, the coldest in two weeks, and recording at 4 AM today showed cloudy skies supporting rain predictions.

Athens

Democrats Set Meeting in New Marshfield Grange Hall

The Waterloo Township Democratic Club will meet next Monday at 7 30 pm at the Grange Hall in New Marshfield. All interested persons are invited. Refreshments will be served after the meeting.

Waterloo Township Democratic Club Grange Hall New Marshfield

Pearl Glass Found Not Guilty in County Court

Pearl Glass of near Millfield was acquitted of driving an automobile while intoxicated by a county jury in Athens County Common Pleas Court yesterday afternoon. An information had been filed after his arrest in Jacksonville by the Glouster marshal on February 21.

Pearl Glass Millfield Athens County Common Pleas Court Jacksonville Glouster

Rome Township Seeks Transfer of 80.04 from Bond Fund

Trustees in Rome Township filed a petition in Athens County Common Pleas Court seeking to move 80.04 dollars from the township bond retirement fund to the general fund. The action aims to reallocate township finances and balance funds for general operations.

Athens County Common Pleas Court Rome Township

Soil Program Acreage Cut Over County

The Athens County soil depleting acreage drops from 30,930 acres in 1936 to 24,946 for 1987, signaling a nearly 20 percent cut in soil depleting crops. Reasons cited include overestimation of 1936 acreage state-wide reductions and penalties for rising soil depletion. Township committees adjust farm bases as directed by the state, and Albert Linscott announced December checks for soil conservation reporters and helpers are ready for distribution.

Athens County Albert Linscott Soil Conservation

Squire Sues Deponents in Bank Liquidation Case in Athens

Squire files three suits in Athens County Common Pleas Court as state bank superintendent. He seeks judgments totaling 561 dollars against Evelyn Davis and Edward Davis, 488.07 dollars against Harry D. Schafer and Clarice Schafer, and 428 dollars against John W. Shepard and Ella Shepard.

Glouster State Bank Athens County Common Pleas Court H. Squire Squire Evelyn Davis Edward Davis Harry D. Schafer Clarice Schafer John W. Shepard Ella Shepard

Lymphol support ad promises relief for rupture

An advertisement offers free information on Lymphol claimed to control reducible ruptures. It urges readers to mail name and address to W. S. Rice, Inc at 724 W Main St Adams N and promises a risk free test of a combined method regardless of rupture size duration or prior trusses.

W. &. Rice, Inc Main St. Adams Rice, Inc Main St Adams, N

Three Days Cough Signals Danger Promoting Creomulsion

A three days cough warns of danger as chest cold or bronchial irritation may lead to serious trouble. Creomulsion offers relief by soothing infected membranes and loosening phlegm. The ad touts Beechwood Creosote as the key medicine, combined with other ingredients for a palatable, frequent dose.

Creomulsion Ad Claims Broad Doctor Use

An advertisement touts Creomulsion as widely used by doctors and trusted by druggists. It promises real creosote in an emulsified formula that reaches the lung area to loosen phlegm and ease coughing chest colds and bronchial troubles with a money back guarantee if relief is not felt.

Loader Badly Injured In Mine Slate Fall

Nelsonville Star Special reports Leo Guy a loader at Bailey Run Mine was trapped by falling slate at noon and rushed to Columbus hospital. Officials say both legs were fractured and his condition is serious.

Nelsonville Star Leo Guy Bailey Run Columbus Guy

Two Paroled From Athens County Jail

Grover Gillespie and Lawrence Wycofft were paroled by the county commissioners on Judge O F Rowland and Prosecuting Attorney Harold J Rose recommendations. Both signed agreements to pay fines. Gillespie owes 58.54 for driving while intoxicated and Wycofft 74.10 for transporting untaxed liquor.

Grover Gillespie Lawrence Wycofft Athens County O. F. Rowland Harold J. Rose Gillespie Wycoff

Cotation Note Not Clear From Fragment

The readable portion shows an unclear time log with codes Dm WEST and EAST. No identifiable people, places, organizations, or events are present to form a factual news card.

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