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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1936

Page

5

Courtesy days end for Athens drivers court fines to follow

Mayor Len Me announced that courtesy days for Athens motorists end Monday. Offenders will be summoned to court and face fines. last week police issued courtesy cards for violations of all night and poor parking. About 199 cards were issued. most offenders had left streets before being contacted.

Athens Len B. Mee D.uring Juon McCune Court Union Sts Carman Church

Appetites for Whiskey Grow (Continued from Page 1)

Judge Prochana questions Johnson about government employment and law disobedience. Skinner claims he did not sell whiskey but kept it for personal use and bought large quantities for cost. The court doubts he drank it all. The Spring trade is budding as a new business begins. Inspectors identify Skinner as Levi Hammond’s partner. Hammond was arrested earlier for possessing a still and turned to federal agents.

Prochana Johnson Skinner Levi Hammond Hammond

Odd Fellows Initiation Ceremonies Tonight

Serene Lodge of Odd Fellows will hold initiatory degree work for William Curry tonight at 7 30 in the lodge rooms on N Court Street. Deputy Grand Master R I Wolf of Coolville will preside at the Glasgow Magic City Lodge initiatory degree work for two candidates.

Serene Lodge of Odd Fellows William Curry N. Court St R. I. Wolf Coolville Glouster Magic City Lodge

Largest 1936 automobile license purchase aids 37 units

The Southern Ohio Electric Co paid 1265 for 37 license plates at the Courthouse deputy registrar C L Jordan office. Jordan urged truck owners to apply early as licenses must be processed by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles and delays could leave owners without tags after April 1.

C. L Jordan Southern Ohio Electric Co Bureau of Motor Vehicles

Army Officer Will Inspect Athens Unit

Since last August Co. L of the 166th Infantry Regiment Ohio National Guard prepares for federal inspection at the Athens Armory on March 16. Major L. A. Arms will supervise as guardsmen undergo administration review, oral exam, and rifle marksmanship display with public attendance invited. Potential summer trip to Ft. Knox or Camp Perry aims to show war maneuvers to staff officers.

Co. L National Guard 166Th Infantry Regiment Ohio National Guard Athens L. A. Arms United States Army Ft. Knox Camp Perry Sandusky

Post Office Employee Pleads Guilty To Dwi Arrest

Gilbert Leslie Knight, Athens post office employee, lost driving rights for six months and must pay a $100 fine plus costs after pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated. He was arrested when his car crashed into a parked vehicle on Mill Street near College Street. The parked car was towed to a garage and claimed by A. P. McTeague, deputy inspector of internal revenue.

Gilbert Leslie Knight Athens Post Office Len B. McCune Knight Mill St College St A. P. McTeague New Lexington McTeague Internal Revenue

NRS Busy With Job Placements In Athens County

Athens County Re employment Office reports rising activity due to five PWA school buildings and Route 31 highway work. All youths must register. office opens forenoon only during the first five days. Manager Thomas Hixenbaugh and clerks Emma Stanforth and Kathryn Burson are handling placements.

Athens County PWA NYA Kathryn Burson Thomas Hixenbaugh Emma Stanforth Burson Athens WPA Hixenbaugh

Amateur Night At The Plains Set At Local High School

The Plains community plans an amateur night in The Plains high school auditorium within two weeks. Russell Michael, WPA instructor and sponsor, reports 23 applicants with more likely. Entrants must be The Plains residents. rehearsal is next Wednesday night and judging by Miss Mary Mulligan and Mrs Georgia Kilpatrick.

Plains Plains High Russell Michael Plains, & Wpa Michael Mary Mulligan WPA Georgia Kilpatrick Athens County

Coal dealers must collect sales tax on delivered coal

Sales Tax Manager Reed M. Winegardner orders rigid enforcement of the tax on delivered coal prices to consumers. Trucker must carry a signed resale certificate. If tax not collected or certificate unavailable, assessment plus 15 percent penalty applies. Also notes 43 state operated air fields in the U S on Feb 1 1936.

15Th Sales Tax Reed M. Winegardner Winegardner United States

Ohlinger Seeks Republican Nomination for County Commissioner

M. P. Ohlinger of Nelsonville filed a petition to seek the Republican nomination for county commissioner. He previously served eight years. Filing deadline is March 13 with several other candidates expected to file next week.

M. PP. Ohlinger Nelsonville C. L. Jordan Ohlinger

Ninth Grade Assembly Show At Athens Junior High

Ninth Grade boys from Mr. Robert Essex's home room performed an afternoon program in the high school auditorium. Sam Coffey led as master of ceremonies with Lawrence Gray tap dancing to Rhythmatic. Coffey's song Honie Meenie Minie Mo featured Alice Maccombs at the piano.

Robert Essex Athens Junior High School Sam Coffey Lawrence Gray Coffey Alice Maccombs Warren Cooper Dick Coffman Dick Burdette Burdette Gerald Ramsey Phil Swanson Rob Yaw Donald Duncan Hero

Pleasant Hill Church Plans Revival Series

Mrs. W. W. Hinshaw of the Ath ens Salvation Army will preach at Pleasant Hill Church at 10 o clock Sunday morning to open a revival series. She will also take part next Wednesday night. The first revival service is set for Sunday March 15 at the church known as the biggest country church in the United States with Mrs Hinshaw preaching and Rev Cowen leading the singing.

W. W. Hinshaw Athens

Peterson and Shimp to Present Recital at Memorial Auditorium

Philip L. Peterson of the Ohio University School of Music and William Bennett Shimp, assistant professor of violin, will present a joint recital in Memorial Auditorium Sunday night March at 8 15 o clock.

Philip L. Peterson Ohio University School of Music William Bennett Shimp Memorial Auditorium

Class Meeting at Pilgrim Holiness Church Athens

The Athens County union class meeting will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o clock in the Pilgrim Holiness Church in Athens an announcement by Amy West superintendent of the group states.

Athens County Pilgrim Holiness Church Athens Amy West

Athens High Band and Alumni Players Give Impressive Concert

The Athens High School Band directed by Floyd K. Prince opened with Our Director March and Japanese Sunset then Spirit of America and other numbers. Guest conductor Prof. Curtis W. Janssen led the alumni as they performed Hungarian Dance No. 5 and Lightning Fingers. The Don Quixote Suite closed the program. Awards announced for senior band members included Ruth Lewis, Bill Carpenter, Eugene Cole, Wendel Davidson, and Emerson Houf. Additional alumni clarinets and trombones named.

Bigelow Sanfranck Athens High School Clyde Pierce Floyd K. Prince Deppen Spirit of America Zamecnik America Columbia Dixie Ardat Brockton Curtis W. Janssen Brahms Fillmore Prof Janssen Mr. Prince Sancho Panza Quixote Don Quixote Prince Ruth Lewis Bill Carpenter Eugene Cole Wendel Davidson Emerson Houf Rex Coon Joe Smith Charles Rowland Phil Ong Reuben Rothermel

Legion Sells Its Uniforms

The K. T. Crossen Post No. 21 American Legion authorized a complete interior renovation funded by selling drum corps uniforms and the minstrel show. Dowler reported on uniform sales to the South Side Post of Toledo and noted junior instruments were acquired for the Drum Corps.

Toledo Post K. T. Crossen American Legion Drum Corps Legion John W. Dowler Sona of Legion South Side Toledo Dowler

Improvements Made at Union Grocery Store

Under RB FE Severson supervision the Union Grocery at 30 N Court St was modernized. A rear meat market, upgraded delivery area, and cashier’s office were added. Groceries are arranged in new displays, the interior painted cream with light green trim, a new front in silver and black, and a metal sign installed. Improvements proceeded for two weeks.

RB. FE. Severson W. State St Union Grocery N. Court St National Brand

Funeral for Mrs George Whipple Sunday at home

Funeral services for Mrs George Whipple will be held Sunday at 2 PM at the family home 129 N Congress St. conducted by Rev Arthur T Clark of the First Presbyterian Church. Interment will follow at W Union St Cemetery. Friends may call at the home Saturday and Sunday.

George Whipple N. Congress St Arthur T. Clark First Presbyterian Church W. Union St

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