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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1937

Page

5

Increase Needed to Cut Debt in Ohio Schools

Walton B. Bliss told 125 Athens PTA members that the State Foundation Program must be funded beyond traditional needs to avoid a rising debt burden. He noted state funding shifts since 1932 raise local borrowing and interest costs, urging steps to curb debt while preserving credit stability. He did not offer a specific remedy, but warned of insecurity as borrowing continues.

Walton B. Bliss Ohio Education Association Athens PTA Bliss Ohio Mr. Bliss

Ohio School Funding Changes Scrutinized by Mr Bliss

Mr Bliss warns that current state allotments of 45 dollars per elementary pupil and 67 50 per high school pupil fall short since Ohio school costs run higher by about one third. He notes the foundation is only part of funding with the rest to come from levies, opposed by a movement seeking a 65 percent majority for passage.

Tles Bliss Ohio Es Foundation

Rich Scion Called Drug Addict at Murder Trial

Charles B. Baldwin, 41, scion of Huntington's wealthy class, faces murder charges in the slaying of his mother as the trial resumes. Special prosecutor Col. George Wallace argued Baldwin would kill for drugs, describing him as a narcotic addict.

Rich Scion Huntington W. Va U.R Charles B. Baldwin George 8. Wallace Baldwin

Explosion at Manila factory kills 21 women

Island authorities probe possible incendiarism after a firecracker factory blast in Manila that killed 21 Filipina workers and wounded 24. Investigators focus on arson theories as they scrutinize factory safety and motives.

Manila P. I U.P

Steelworkers begin new wages and hours nationwide

Pittsburgh dispatch reports the new contract reduced hours while boosting wages for about 600,000 steelworkers across the nation. The changes took effect today, affecting mills, wages, and shift schedules in the industry.

Pittsburgh U.P

Akron announces 10 percent price rise on rubber goods

The B. F. Goodrich Co announced a ten percent increase in prices for mechanical rubber goods effective immediately in Akron. The move affects products supplied to manufacturers and retailers across the region.

AKRON A.P B. F. Goodrich Co

Auto Injuries Fatal to Mrs. Moran on North Monroeville Road

Mrs. Huber Moran, 25, died after being struck by a car while crossing a road near Sandusky on North Monroeville. The injuries proved fatal today according to U P.

Sandusky U.P North Monroeville Here Huber Moran

City To Get Turbines at Water Plant

Athens City Council authorized advertising and contracting for three deep-well turbine pumps funded by a 3000 dollar appropriation. The upgrades supplement existing turbines and replace an older air-lift system. The agenda also covered taxi regulation with a council committee named to meet operators. Baird reported on control in other cities. Grosvenor Street repairs were requested and tied to WPA project approvals.

C. W. Gross Athens R. J. Studer Homer Baird Bert Russell Baird Grosvenor St John W. Dowler

Albany PTA Programs and Community Notices

Albany subjects include a well attended PTA meeting with a new officer slate led by Rev. Ewing Walters and Miss Odta Gillogly as secretary. Other items feature a church class gathering, a high school picture show for library funds, Easter program plans, and local social events with neighbors and families attending multiple gatherings.

Albany Albany Pta Walter Hampton Macfarlan Pearman Parker Ewing Walters M. H. Mitchell Odta Gillogly Goldie Scott Julia Ewing Ann Jacoby Barbara Ewing Carol McVay Parents Hoffee McVay M. E. Church Library Fund James Burris Columbus Glenn Tewksbury Akron Tewksbury Nelson Luckett Philathea Society of the Baptist Church Edith Chase Floyd E. M. Baughman Lawrence Mitchell G. M. Smith Juanita Smith Gar Cheadle Katherine Downs Elenore Mitchell D. W. Martin Wellston Gar Cheadie Howard Stanley Stanley Burnice Cheadie Reed Smith Marie Smith Kenneth Saylor Lewis Wyant Alford Linssac Burnice Cheadle

Josten Partition Suit Filed in Athens County Court

Arthur A. Josten files partition action in Court of Common Pleas of Athens County Ohio cause 16558 seeking division of Peter Josten estate. The 150 acre tract lies in Lodi Township and is described in Athens County deeds volume 147 page 514. Defendants must answer by May 5 1937. L R Pierce attorney for plaintiff.

Thomas Mulligan Genevieve Gildea Arthur Mulligan Dorthes Mulligan Cletus Mulligen West Jefferson St Fort Wayne Indiana Kathalens Mulligan Jefferson St Ind Peter Josten Arthur A. Josten Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio Lodi Township L. R. Pierce

Harrisonville To Give Play To Buy Books

Harrisonville residents stage a school play on March 20 at the high school auditorium to raise funds for library books. Miss Nora Gilkey leads as Lilly Fern Primrose with students in geography and zoology roles. A hypnotist show is set for March 24 in the same venue.

Harrisonville Harrisonville High School Nora Gilkey Lilly Fern Primrose Eleanor Miller Mary Land Eugene Atkins Mont Anna Katie Wells Ida Ho Dan Farmer Ken Tucky Lola Springer Clarice Waggoner Daisy Snapdragon Dora Chappell Violet Marigold Grace Skinner White Rose E. V. Springer Johnny Jump Up H. H. Pickering Sweet Willam Tom Wells Holly Hock Petunia Anestine Carsey Zoo Ology Stella Diehl Cari Bu Cc. H. Chappell Earl Knight Zebra Harley Pickett Black Beauty Beverley Skinner Ed. A. Callon Galvani Jerry Warner Earl Warner Jackson Opal Smith P. Y. Moore Parkersburg W. Va Ruth Chase Carl Chase Washington D. H Bess Musser H. G. Waggoner Peyton F. C. Halliday V. S. Atkins Don Anderson H. M. Clark V. S. Greenler Raymond Chapman Athens R. D. Chapman Everett Douglas Fred Smith Jerseyville Clint Douglas Howard Clark Peter Eggieston Near Belle Mote

Mellon Gift to Nation Approaches Approval

Congressional acceptance of Andrew W Mellon gifts to the nation of a 65 million dollar national art gallery awaits an agreement between the House and Senate on a minor provision. Both houses passed measures authorizing the government to accept the gift.

Washington U.P Andrew W. Mellon National Art Gallery House Senate

Lakes Aid Society to Serve Lunch at Jacksonville Church

The Lakes Aid Society of the Jacksonville M. E. Church will serve soup and sandwiches in the church dining room on Wednesday. Serving will begin at 11 o'clock.

Jacksonville

Ann Kottyan and Arthur Lukacs Wed at Chauncey Church

In Chauncey Church of Christ at 3 pm Saturday, Ann Kottyan and Arthur Lukacs of Columbus wed in a single ring ceremony officiated by Rev. Gilbert Courtney. The bride wore white satin and roses. attendants included Lewis Kottyan Irene Lukacs Helen Kovach and Steve Fabian. The reception followed at the groom’s parents home.

Chauncey Chauncey Church of Christ Ann Kottyan Arthur Lukacs Columbus Lewis Kottyan Irene Lukacs Helen Kovach Steve Fabian Christine Brown Gilbert Courtney Joseph Kottyan Truetown Chauncey- Dover High School Zigmond Lukacs Blacklick Charles Alfody Betty Alfody Charles Alfody, Jr Charles Hines Kathleen Hines Anna Lukacs Elizabeth Kovach Vincent Kovach James Voss

Personal And Social Notes From Chauncey And The Plains

Chauncey residents Chauncey William Maffin Logan visited his sister Mrs. Joe Bridgewater. Mr and Mrs Edward Linscott hosted weekend guests from Athens. CCC enrollee Marshall Smith from Moundsville visited his mother Mrs Zimmie Smith. Hart Courtney, long ill on Main St, reportedly improved. Junior Russell of Pontiac Mich visited grandparents Mr and Mrs Clarence Russell. The Plains Naomi Bible Class meets Wednesday at the home of Mrs Carl Michael with Mrs Russell Michael assisting. Jeanette Tipton to lead and Mrs C J McCullough to teach.

Chauncey Willliam Maffin Logan Joe Bridgewater May Ave Edward Linscott Athens Floyd Linscott the Plains Marshall Smith CCC Moundsville W. Va Zimmie Smith Hart Courtney Courtney, Who For Some Time Has Been Confined To His Main St Junior Russell Pontiac Mich Clarence Russell Ellis Ave

Mines in Chauncey District Active Except 90 and 28

Most mines in the Chauncey district were operating on Tuesday with Nos. 5 9 10X 15 24 60 219 255 267 Poston 6 Hocking Chauncey 25 Kimberly Lick Run Carbondale Coonville and Black Diamond in production. exceptions were Mines 90 and 28. Cactus spines noted as suitable for phonograph needles.

Chauncey Poston Hocking Chauncey No Kimberly Lick Run Carbondale Coonville Black Diamond

Gas, Gas All the Time Can’t Eat or Sleep

A fragmented notice describes severe gas and stomach pains. The ad cites relief from gas and bowel issues, mentions laxatives and a doctor’s name, and lists pharmacies in Athens Ball Nelsonville as sources.

O. L. Shenb Athens Ball Pharmacy Nelsonville Ady

Perfect Attendance Honor Rolls At Chauncey School

One hundred sixteen Chauncey elementary students earned perfect attendance for the fourth six weeks. Grades show varied percentages: Simms 46, Smith 31, Porter 22, Courtney 29, Thomas 30, Sarah Thomas 33, Keck 28, Kinneer 28, Howard 22, Minister 29, Pickering 29, Bridgeman 22.

Chauncey Chauncey Elementary School Simms Miss Smith Porter Miss Courtney Shirley Thomas Sarah Thomas Miss Keck Miss Kinneer Miss Howard Mr. Minister Mrs. Pickering Miss Bridgeman

Plan Conference and Easter program at Trimble Church

Chauncey plan sets Tuesday 7 pm conference at Trimble Church of Christ announced by Rev. Gilbert Courtney. Easter Sunrise service planned for Sunday March 28. Chauncey Ladies Aid Society to hold all day quilting at the M E Church Wednesday. Pastor Rev. Ray Greene to fill pulpit at M J Church Wednesday night.

Chauncey Trimble Church of Christ Gilbert Courtney Chauncey—Ladies Aid Society M. E. Church Ray Greene M. J

Lodge meeting moved to Thursday at Trimble home

The Past Novie Grands Club of Ninevah Rebekah Lodge will meet at Mrs Martha Kloh’s home in Trimble on Thursday March 18 instead of Wednesday March 17 as previously announced.

Jacksonville Novie Grands Club Ninevah Rebekah Lodge Martha Kloh Trimble

Methodist Guild Meets at Adams Street Home

The Nelsonville group gathers Tuesday evening at Mrs. Malvern Wilson’s Adams Street home with Mrs. Howard Raine and Mrs. Nelson Dowler assisting. Mrs. Dowler will present a chapter from the Study Book.

Nelsonville Methodist Guild Malvern Wilson Adams St Howard Raine Nelson Dowler Dowler

Plains PTA Meeting Set for Tuesday Evening

THE PLAINS The Plains Parent Teacher Association will meet Tuesday night at 7:30 in the high school gymnasium. Members of the Plains school faculty will host. A speakers program will be followed by a social hour and refreshments.

THE Plains—The Plains Parent- Teacher Association Plains School

Tono Mel Tonic Promises Four Health Benefits

Advertisement touts Tono Mel Tonic as a physician endorsed remedy addressing stomach, liver, kidney and bowel issues. Claims include sharpening appetite improving digestion aiding elimination and improving blood quality. It emphasizes four core benefits to relieve various tortures.

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