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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1935
Page
3
The local board reviews the annual budget amid anticipated deficits and state aid concerns. Officials discuss reallocating sale tax receipts and property tax income, with expected shortfalls and calls for reenacting aid provisions to sustain the district. Legislation mentions House Bills 313 and a cigar tax provision affecting finance.
A radio group will appear at James Church near Poplar Street for a weekend meeting. They plan three services led by Rev. Frank Jungton of West Virginia and a string band will perform.
Kopal Church plans revival of services during the Lenten season beginning Friday at 7 PM. The MC and members of Epiphany are inviting all attendees to join in prayer and participation each Friday night throughout Lent.
A fragment notes Sunday School Class officers and devotion hour after event. Mentions Miss Reynolds and Miss Weing, with a party and church activities. References local officials and an arraignment in Bruce, with costs. East Parish School meeting scheduled.
An incomplete police report fragment mentions Dr A L Prit and Private M afternoon meeting. It references a missing person and a pursued item on Jackson Street with unclear details and custody of individuals.
Mrs. James Beard and fellow hostesses entertained the Martha Class of the Nelsonville Methodist Church on Tuesday night. Devotional was led by Mrs. Ed Crouse, with class president Mrs. James Sharp presiding. A musical program featured Alva Patton, the Ladies Quartet, and selections like My Wild Irish Rose and Love's Old Sweet Song. Mrs. J M Hyde spoke on her New York City church visit, and 24 members plus a guest attended the social hour with St Patrick themed refreshments.
Mrs A H Chute and daughter Barbara returned from Dayton. Mr and Mrs Frank Bonifeld and daughter Bonnie Lu of Carmichael PA visited Mr and Mrs A B Johnson. Boni field and daughter stayed a week. Mrs Grace Morris Mrs Fanny Krepple and Mrs Ethel Dee returned home to Columbus. Mrs L D Martin and Mrs Wilbur Martin accompanied them.
Nelsonville report notes Pythian Sisters hold Thursday practice for the upcoming inspection on March 14. Members with aprons out are asked to bring them to the meeting. A 6 PM dinner follows with reservations due to Mrs Bertha Evans by March 12. In the same town, the Christian Church Missionary Society meets March 7 at 7:30 PM hosted by Miss Sigrid Love.
Six Girl Scouts and a Daisy Patrol guest from Troop 1 hiked to Robbins Hill Monday evening and passed their first fire building test as part of the second class requirement. Nelsonville church plans a Japanese tea at 7 30 pm hosted by Mrs H A Rothrock.
Battery C of the 14th Field Artillery Regiment, National Guard, drills at Athens Armory for a U S Army inspection set for Wednesday March 13. Captain George Stutz will review the unit under Athens leaders Captain Paul Hall First Lieutenant Linnc ott and Second Lieutenant Carmichael.
Benny Joe Clark 13 months old, son of Mr and Mrs Roger Clark of Ireland near Coolville, died early Wednesday from pneumonia. Funeral Friday at 2 pm at Ireland Congregational Church, burial in church cemetery. Survived by parents, brother Kermit, and grandparents Emerson Stout of Orange and Earl Clark of Ireland.
Dr W H Fowler will continue his Bible lecture series at 7 30 PM Wednesday in First Methodist Church with The Letters of Paul and the topic Ephesians or Unity Through Christ A bi monthly meeting of the official board follows the service The church will be open daily during Lent for meditation and prayer Dr Eddie man spoke to Athens County Medical Society on Infant Feeding Dr W E Howe presided over the meeting Production of crude oil in the United States totaled 905 656 000 barrels in 1933 up 2 15 percent from 1932
Nelsonville residents heard that Federal subsistence homestead plans south of Nelsonville will be released by state authorities for submission to Washington next Saturday. The project envisions up to 600 houses with 200 built this year. Representatives from Washington have recently visited the district to review the setup. Gerald Baird joined the Rotary Club as Rev. Lloyd Evans officiated. Guests included Judge H. M. Whitcraft and Athens relief administrator H. M. Spang and his son Edward.
Newark High School defeated Athens High School in a state debate at Athens High Auditorium. Judge Prof. Charles Layton of Muskingum College presided as the topic was permanent federal aid to schools. Newark's team included Donald Layton Dorothy Lougham and Richard Cosway. Athens's team featured Betty Hoyt McCoy Stephen Fuller and Harry Entwistle.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces open competitive examinations for positions including Assistant naval architect at 2600 dollars yearly with optional topics in ship piping and ventilation hull structures and arrangements scientific ship calculations and general. Assistant mineral economist at 2600 dollars yearly in the Bureau of Mines with options in coal metals petroleum non-metallic and general economics of minerals. Typewriter repairman in the departmental service Washington DC with all states except six under quota. positions not affected by state apportionment law. Obtain full information from J L C Kelley Secretary of Board of Examiners Athens Post Office.
Judge O F Rowland in Athens County Common Pleas Court dismissed two damage suits by Katie and Joe Chiki against Pearl Walker and Richard Kennedy. The action stemmed from an accident in Sugar Creek that killed Helen Chiki, daughter of Mr and Mrs Chiki.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the M. E. Church met at Mrs. Sallie Martin's home on Thursday January 31 for an all day session. A noon dinner served to 33 including Judge and Mrs C E Peoples of Pomeroy. An Edgar A Guest program followed with scripture by Mrs Cora D Webb and prayer by Mrs Ina Bing. Next meeting set for the Peoples residence in Pomeroy.
Senate galleries filled as Long and Robinson traded barbs in a bitter three year feud. Byrd called Long’s conduct disgraceful while others stayed silent. The exchange followed Long’s attack on Baruch and Johnson amid criticism of the president and Coughlin.
Athens High School students showcase scenes from the operetta Up In The Air during a Friday night performance following a Wednesday morning assembly. Kenneth Kay explains the plot as director, with Juniper Johnson a featured solo sung by John Van Dyke. A Spanish dance by Ruth Phillips and Florence Harvey closes the segment. Parker Walker presided.
Judge O F Rowland of Athens County Common Pleas Court ordered a petit jury to report at the Courthouse Monday March 18 for a three weeks term. Jurors include Roy Gordon Guy Carpenter Caleb Stewart William Keating Grace McVay Stella Russell Bertha Hayes Riley B Thompson Bart Allen Leonard Williams Lucia Bing Sid Riley Wade Bean George W Fulton Winnie Gibson and Dave Wallace.
GLOUSTER American Legion Auxiliary will hold a meeting at the Legion hall on High Street Thursday night at T o'clock. Members are urged to attend and discuss upcoming community events and honors.
Federal administrator Hopkins criticizes Governor Davey over relief policies in Ohio. Hopkins defends Cleveland Relief Administration as effective and accuses Davey of making unfounded charges while praising volunteers and officials aiding the needy. Also notes Ida Robinson funeral services planned for Thursday in Shade.
Glouster district lieutenant governor Harry Schramm visited the Glouster Kiwanis Club at Hotel Gordon on Tuesday noon. He delivered a Kiwanis talk highlighting items of interest to the local club. Attendance prize donated to the club by Mr Schramm was won by him and then given to the club.
The Glouster W C T U met Tuesday at Mrs John Bulloch home with 15 members present. President Mrs Lulu Bingman opened with scripture and led a discussion titled The Bible Our Foundation Stone. One new member joined. Refreshments were served by the hostess and daughter Mrs Margaret Bryson. The next meeting is scheduled for April 2 at Mrs Thomas W Figleys.
Members of the Past Noble Grands Club of Marcelite Rebekah Lodge will be guests at a banquet served by their husbands Thursday at 7 30 oclock in the Odd Fellows Hall. A social evening will follow.
Thousands of Athens residents claim relief from corns and calluses using ENDO CORN advertised by The Athens Pharmacy. The message promises quick results with a low price and urges readers to buy tonight for a guaranteed adjustment.
William Withem aged 71 died Wednesday morning at 1 30 o clock at his home between Trimbis and Derthick on Glouster Route 6 after a period of ill health. He is survived by his wife and six children Mrs Ernest Skinner of this city Mrs William Barrowman at home Mrs Daniel Cox of Derthick Mrs Shirley Northup Mrs Vila Trace and Don Withem of Glouster Route 5. Funeral arrangements had not been made.
Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Tennihill hosted a Saturday night gathering on Drydock with many friends from Columbus and area. Guests included Virgil Seesholtz Downey Barrow Welch Foster Gadwal Reeves and others. the evening featured dancing and refreshments.
Mrs Richard Dun can of this city was taken to St Francis Hospital in Columbus last Saturday for observation and treatment. She is getting along nicely and should return home this week, according to Mr Dun can who returned Monday night. Mrs George C Duncan will remain at the hospital with Mrs Richard Duncan until she returns.
The serving committee announces meals will be provided at the school at noon Thursday.
Glouster Unit No 8 of the Unemployed League endorses a $10 billion relief bill to Congress, aiming for immediate enactment through March 1, 1936, with 100 percent reimbursement on relief spending next year and widespread public works. The group supports expanded direct and work relief, six hour days, 75 cents an hour, four days work weekly, and limits on foremen pay, plus rail and road improvements.
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