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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1936

Page

5

Albany School Board Ordered To Issue Bonds For Bus Driver Debt

Albany Consolidated School District must issue bonds to cover back pay judgments totaling 6908.11 plus interest and court costs. Five former bus drivers won claims dating to 1933 after contracts tied to state education price schedules, with the court ordering payment if funds exist or bonds issued.

Albany School Board Albany Athens County Common Pleas Court Hool Ard Hool Board State Dertment of Education Ivers Albany Consolidated Hool

Kites and Tops in Tournament at Ru Putnam School

Saturday will feature kite and top contests at Ru Putnam Training School. Eligible students from local schools compete in box and flat kite divisions across three grade groupings with events for home-made kites purchased kites and a kite fight. Top spinning includes duration accuracy skipping and pickup events with certificates for winners.

Putnam Training School

Injured Autoist Taken To Sheltering Arms

An examination at Sheltering Arms hospital shows Earl Coe of Co buss was hurt in a Route 31 traffic crash yesterday. He has a fractured left kneecap with possible fracture to the right kneecap and a badly lacerated upper lip. Also mentioned: 13-year-old Bert Bethel underwent an appendix operation, Ruth Paynter of Athens had a major surgical procedure, and Dorothy Cosgrove, Athens Central school teacher, was admitted for treatment.

Sheltering Arms Pital Earl Coe Hens Bert Bethel McArboy Ruth Paynter Athens Dorothy Cosgrove

Athens Flood Threat Eases as River Recedes

Mrs. C N e reports the Hocking River receded and lies within its banks. At noon the temperature reached a level matching yesterday's high. Friday is expected to bring warmer weather with possible mild showers.

Athens Resi Mra. C. N. E

Pleasant Hill Revival Postponed Indefinitely

Revival meetings at Pleasant Hill church postponed indefinitely due to weather and conditions. Rev Earl Cowen announced the delay. Mrs W Hinshaw of the Athens Salvation Army, who was preaching, will resume when the revival resumes.

Pleasant Hill Ntry Earl Cowen W. Hinshaw Athens Salva Army

Show Schedule for Athens High School operetta

Readable fragments describe a theatrical event at Athens High School with show pieces from a musical comedy. Tickets for the operetta are offered for sale, and performances are set for Friday night at 8 o clock in the auditorium.

Athens Orium

Katherine May Aims For Million-Mile Flight Mark

Katherine May, United Airlines stewardess for six years, nears her millionth flying mile on the San Francisco to Salt Lake City route. The article notes her growing pride as she nears the milestone and prepares for another trip.

Katherine May United Airlines San Francisco

Protests Over Petitions for Central Committee and County Engineer

Athens County Elections Board debated petitions for six candidates including four Republicans and one Democrat for Central Committee and B F Beckler Jr for county engineer. Beckler cited temporary state licenses. others faced notary signature issues. Board to rule next week. Contract for election supplies awarded to Columbus Blank Book Co. for 435 dollars amid higher past bids.

Central Committee B. F. Beckler, Jr Carbondale Athens County Board of Elections C. L. Jordan Beckler Jordan Ty Rosser Nelsonville Democrat Floyd Williams Lodi Fast Earl Bridgewater Chauncey Howard Woodyard Alexander West William Canter Columbus Blank Book Co

Cameron fined for hauling freight without license

W A Cameron 5 N Stewart Sr was fined 50 dollars and costs by Magistrate T R Bennett for hauling freight in a truck without a utility license. The fine was suspended on condition the offense not be repeated. Investigator H M McVey filed the affidavit and Constable Frank White made the arrest. High water forces delay to Irma Voigt speaking tour.

W. A. Cameron N. Stewart Sr T. R. Bennett H. M. McVey Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Cameron Frank White

Forecast for Friday March 20 Highlights Romance and Progress

The forecast predicts a pleasant progressive day with promise for new ventures and support from influential figures. Elders may be friendly, social and cultural activities active, romance likely, and birthdays may bring a profitable, happy year with surprising elements. Notable nativity Henrik Ibsen.

1000 WPA Men to Aid in Flood Area

A rushed state WPA project will deploy 1000 men and 150 trucks to relocate families and protect property in the Ohio River Valley flood zones. Already 300 men are at work in counties including Washington Meigs and Lawrence. 150 from the Athens district report.

WPA Ohio River Valley Ray Noble Athens Washington County Meigs County Lawrence County Noble

Oil and Gas Taxes Fixed in Ohio County Meeting

Ohio county auditors met in Columbus Tuesday with Athens County auditor C O Gibson. They set real estate tax values for oil wells at 600 dollars for one barrel daily Pennsylvania grade output and 456 dollars for the same daily rate. Gas wells will be taxed 60 dollars per 1000 cubic feet produced.

Ohio Columbus C. O. Gibson Athens County

Bad Weather Closes Trimble Schools In Athens County

Weather conditions in Athens County force the temporary closing of Trimble Township Schools Greens Run and Hollister. Snow thaw improves attendance at Rome Township and Troy Township schools.

Athens County Trimble Township Kenneth C. Ray Greens Run Hollister Rome Township Troy Township

New Car Sales Rise in Athens County in March

107 new automobiles sold in Athens County since March first, reports Ruth Burdette, clerk of courts. Including used cars, 700 bills of sale filed. Last March saw 63 new car sales.

Athens County Ruth Burdette

Pomona Grange to Meet This Saturday in Athens County

Athens County Pomona Grange will hold a daylong gathering at Stewart this Saturday. A forenoon business session begins at 10 30 with an afternoon program by York and Summit Granges.

Athens County Pomona Grange Stewart York and Summit

Forged Name Charged in Athens County Case

William James Luhrig was bound over to the grand jury under a $500 bond after pleading not guilty to a forgery charge. Magistrate T R Bennett heard the case based on an affidavit by Rolland Ruth. James allegedly signed the name of Dr. S E G Pedigo to a $10 check drawn on the Citizens Bank of Albany. He was arrested trying to cash the check and committed to Athens County jail.

William James Luhrig T. R. Bennett James Rolland Ruth S. E. G. Pedigo Athens Citizens’ Bank of Albany Athens County

Flood Relief Funds Asked by Red Cross

The Athens Chapter of the Red Cross asks for flood relief contributions at its headquarters in the Security Bank Building. Chapter executive secretary Mrs Pwight R Rutherford said funds are being raised for Washington flood relief and a separate Pittsburgh Johnstown or other town fund may be designated by donors.

American Red Cross Red Cross Washington Pittsburgh Johnstown Athens Security Bank

Hi Y Tourney To Start At Athens High Monday

The annual Athens High School Hi Y basketball tournament begins next Monday and Tuesday at noon in the school gym. Captains Basil Gordon George Bogle Harry Entwistle and Dow Grones will select players from four groups. Two games are scheduled Monday with Tuesday featuring winners and losers facing off. Non Hi Y basketball squad members will officiate.

Athens High School Basil Gordon George Bogle Harry Entwistle Dow Grones Hi-Y

Tennihill suit against Industrial Commission dismissed

In Athens County Common Pleas Court the case filed by John Tennihill against the Industrial Commission of Wane was dismissed.

John Tennihill Athens County Common Pleas Court

Forest Service Expects Complete Land Examination by April 30

The Wayne National Forest five districts aim to finish land examination by April 30. From March 1935, 1 370 000 acres across Hocking Valley Muskingum Little Scioto McArthur Sims Creek are under review with 1 200 000 acres already examined.

Forest Service Wayne National Forest Hocking Valley Muskingum Little Scioto McArthur Sims Creek Washington National Forest Reserve Commission United States CCC

Late Hours Discussed By Athens High Girls

Athens High School Girl Reserves held a round table luncheon at the high school to discuss home adjustment and the problem of late hours. Mable Connett led the discussion. Hobby Day will be the topic for next week with girls bringing samples of their hobbies.

Athens Mable Connett

Mrs Goff Recovering After Fall on Sidewalk

Mrs. Julia Goff is recovering from a broken right wrist and severe body bruises after a fall on a cement sidewalk at her daughter Katherine Coe's home at 299 KE. State St. She was confined to bed for days and remains unable to leave the house.

Katherine Coe State St

Amateur Show At The Plains Tonight Delights Local Crowd

A near capacity crowd at The Plains High School Auditorium watched twenty five participants perform in twenty acts under supervisor Russell Michael. Robert Shields won first prize of two dollars with a mouth harp routine and tap dance. Other prizes went to Mary Harrison, Cheiman Talbert, Phip Stauffer, and Gladys Shields, with honorable mentions for The Yodeling Girls and Bum Trio.

Plains High School Plains Russell Michael Robert Shields Mary Harrison Cheiman Talbert Phip Stauffer Gladys Shields Marge Poweill Lea Shields Leonard Savage Dib Cline

Creomulsion Ad Warns of Cough Dangers

An old advertisement urges a three days cough as a danger signal and touts Creomulsion as the guaranteed relief. It claims the product soothes inflamed membranes and loosens phlegm, promising refund if not satisfied from the first use.

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Ase Mechanicsburg City Schools Leasant Hill Election Board Election Supplies Athens Trucker Irma E. Voigt Ohio University St. Clairsville Triadelphia Wheeling W. Va The By Genevieve Kemble Henrik Ibsen Wheaton Hardware Co Duke Duke Ellington Roy W. Olson Hocking Valley Purchase Unit Olson United States Attorney General National Forest Reservation Commission Athens High Mrs. Goff Julia Goff Ford Square Deal R&g Universal Credit Co Ford Finance Plan Deale
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