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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1937
Page
5
Winter weather paralyzed streets as 14 inches of snow blanketed Athens. Cars skidded, pedestrians dodged snowballs, and locals shoveled walks for tips while insurance claims rose from minor fender benders. Authorities warned of lingering cold with a gradual warming trend expected through Tuesday.
The Athens County relief office announced a revision of CCC rules to allow reselection without the four month CCC enlistment. Applicants must hold an honorable discharge and have been off CCC rolls for one year. About 100 May seek April enlistment. local quota and application dates to be announced.
The United States Civil Service Commission lists open competitive exams with salaries from 1,620 to 3,500 dollars. Positions include junior graduate nurse, graduate nurse, public health nurse, nurse technician, Indian Field Service, junior forester, junior range examiner, mechanical engineer (Diesel design) and various grades. Full details available from J. L. C. Kelley, VA secretary, Civil Service Board of Examiners at the Athens post office.
Bob Swift, operator at Athens Airport, is close to his 1,000th hour as a pilot, a milestone reached by less than five percent of U.S. licensed aviators. Since arriving in Athens 18 months ago, he has instructed 85 students, 29 of whom earned solo flight. He has flown 3,000 to 4,000 passengers in the past year and a half and once piloted a flood rescue flight along the Ohio River with student Vern Andrews. Swift trained under the earlier "Flying Sheriff" John W. Parker in Sandusky before moving to Athens with partner Al Knouff to establish their aviation business.
Athens County relief director Fred C. Shafer announced a reinterview of relief recipients starting March 18 to trim the 1600 to 1700 on the rolls. Local funds run about $3000 monthly. state aid through a stopgap bill will be $1350. He warned funds may not last past April 1 if not resolved.
A letter confirms receipt of 3040.50 by Mrs. Dwight Rutherford from Everett Dix for flood relief from Athens County. All funds were sent to national HQ with local expenses paid there. The county chapter exceeded its 2000 quota and contributors are assured their gifts fund immediate rehabilitation.
A committee from K. T. Crossen Post of the American Legion will help obtain and place headstones on veterans graves of all wars. Applications must be in by April 1 to mark graves by Memorial Day. Relatives should bring discharge papers to the Cline Building office or call 856 or 21841. Headstones, provided at government expense, will be erected by Legion members. Committee members are F. G. Hutchins, Herb Sutton, and Raymond Connett. Artichokes noted as aristocrats of vegetables.
Lieutenant Arthur R. Stacy of Athens will graduate from the Marine Corps Basic School in Philadelphia on March 31 after an eight month training course. Commissioned last July after Ohio University, he will report to the Marine Corps Base at San Diego following graduation. he has been living with his mother Mrs. Eva Stacy in Athens.
A Sopho more Class in Home Economics at Athens High School studied budget meal planning to feed a family of four for a week. They concluded $10 total, or 35 cents per person per day, suffices with careful shopping and menus. Meals featured pot roast or Swiss steak, potatoes, vegetables, bread, butter, milk, fruit, and salads, served by Jamita Wilson, Mary Brown, and Lena Mae Martin.
Most snakes shed their skins about three times annually including the transparent eye scales part of the molt.
Athens police warn merchants about a con artist known as a prominent dentist who phoned the College Inn to arrange a 13-person dinner for a reunion. A supposed nephew ordered meals, paid with a $25 check, and received $13 in change before the party failed to appear. The suspect left no trace.
Thomas Hixenbaugh and National Reemployment Service staff will host a one day sectional conference for employes from 23 counties in Athens Ohio on Friday March 26. The meeting aims to review operating refinements and policies with private employers and address youth unemployment placements. About 50 attendees from Fairfield Hocking Perry Pickaway Ross Gallia Jackson Meigs Pike Scioto Brown Clinton Fayette Highland Warren Belmont Guernsey Licking Monroe Morgan Muskingum Noble and Washington Counties expected.
Dave Ferrell returns to Athens to open the Brunswick Billiard Parlors at 4 W. State St. He remodeled the place and installed modern billiards and pool equipment, plus tobacco and soft drinks. Farrell, born and raised in Athens, had earlier run Athens’ first confectionery in 1910 with partner Charles Abdella and later owned other Athens businesses.
The Athens Senior 4 H Club holds the second recreation leadership meeting Wednesday March 17 at 7 30 pm at the Athens Grange Hall. Bruce Tom an Ohio State University sociologist will lead in folk games. Cassie Erwin James Erwin and Robert Sheridan serve on the refreshment committee.
Athens High and Junior High School honored its basketball team with a recognition assembly in the high school auditorium. John Lockard of the Presidents' Club received the trophy for reaching the Southeastern District finals, presented by Gerald Stauffer. Team members spoke as coaches and officials offered praise.
Earnest Norris of Canaanville was held to the common pleas court under $100 bond after pleading not guilty to reckless driving charges filed by Marie Cavanaugh of Athens before Magistrate T. R. Bennett on Saturday. Norris was released after posting bond. Cavanaugh testified Norris passed another car on Route 50 South and swerved, hitting her rear bumper. Norris said Cavanaugh refused his offer to pay for repairs and take the car to a garage.
Josephus W. Lindley aged 69 died at his Stockport home after a yearlong illness following a stroke. He formerly lived in Albany and is survived by his wife and three children William C. Lindley Columbus Lindley James A. Lindley and Mrs Rose Martin of Athens. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 2 p m at the Hebbardsville Church with Rev Howard Warner officiating.
Weather forces postponement of the Izaak Walton League Athens Chapter fish fry planned for Tuesday night at the Waterloo cabin. Members will instead meet in City Hall at 7 30. Invitations had been mailed to members announcing the event.
Glouster High School names the 1987 cast for The Old Crab with Judge Adam Apple and Richard Janchius in lead roles. Supporting players include Henrietta Apple Mary Estelle Anderson Betty Ruth Carpenter Jonathan Apple Patty Wolf and Dorothy Seckinger among others under stage managers Fred Darling and Max McCormick.
The Monday Parent Teacher Association met at the school with many parents and friends present. Mrs. Alverta Dupler spoke of the May party and invited all children to attend. The group, 43 members strong, reported $13.88 in funds as a varied program featured duets readings and a play. A social hour with green and white refreshments followed.
Glouster Kiwanis Club will vote Tuesday evening to decide if all meetings revert to evening sessions or if the pattern of alternate noon and evening meetings continues.
Pasteeth offers a pleasant powder that keeps teeth firmly set and deodorizes. It promises no gummy gooey taste or discomfort. Sprinkle on plates to eat and laugh in comfort. Available in three sizes from your druggist.
The Trimble Parent-Teacher Association will hold a meeting in the grade school on Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Mrs. Clifton, supervisor of music, will lead the program.
The March meeting of the Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church in Glouster was led by president Mrs Ethel Riley. After opening songs and readings the program featured Effie Brown Helen Leach Anna Mayle and Lucinda Brooks. The next meeting will be at Mrs Helen Leach’s home on April 8.
The Willing Workers Class met in the M E Church social room with hostesses Mrs R B Smith Mrs Cavey Mrs Davis and Mrs Bell. Gertrude Pride led the business session after a reading on John 17 and prayers. Mrs M M Bryson presented a reading and there were two duets by Rev and Mrs F G Boroff. Refreshments followed in St Patrick Day style. C A King and Mae Putnam of Columbus were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs M M Bryson.
Glouster area police say no arrests were made Saturday night. The update notes routine patrols and absence of incidents requiring detention.
H. M. LeFavor, music instructor in Glouster schools, traveled to Columbus Friday evening and stayed over Sunday with Mrs. LeFavor.
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