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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1935
Page
5
Athens County holds a mass meeting at Grange Hall to back retention of the county extension service amid corn hog program cuts. Organizers warn funding shortfalls may cost the county a $52,000 benefit and urge farmers, Grange groups, and 4-H clubs to rally for continued federal support.
Athens Ohio plans to issue forty five bonds at five percent interest to fund the city and property owners share of East State Street improvements. Bids due March 16 1955 at the Auditor's office. Sealed bids require a bond or certified check and specify bid amount and accrued interest. Local distribution details mention several towns and stores.
Fragmentary notes reference Minesday events on March 13 with mentions of advancement and stabilization efforts. The text implies careful planning around elderly individuals and personal possessions, hinting at potential intrigue and hopeful outcomes for happy life arrangements.
Under H M Spang the relief program will add mattresses, comforts, bed sheets and towels at two Athens County factories, one in Nelsonville, one on East State Street Athens. Extra sheeting arrives, and towels and comforts begin production to aid export and other counties.
A Monday survey shows Ohio University spends about two to three quarters of a million dollars annually in the Athens district, funded by state salaries and maintenance plus student outlays. Regular term coed average is 529.63 dollars yearly, with detailed breakdowns for clothing, room, board, books, and incidental costs.
William Fields known as Toder, age about 70, still teaches his son Edward the intricate steps and acrobatics of his 1890s dance act. He recalls touring with the Al G. Fields Company from Chicago to New Orleans and Denver to Baltimore and performing three-night stands in larger towns. He recently performed again, asserting he can still shuffle with younger dancers. An Army meeting, led by Adjt. Dewbury, discussed religion with Evangelists Rev. E. R. Robinson and Mrs. Robinson singing spirituals, as a note closes on cigar consumption figures.
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