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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1939
Page
5
Athens County relief director Fred C. Shafer warns the WPA budget is too broad, risking a 20 percent cut in the rolls starting April unless emergency funds arrive within a week. Approximately 500 people would lose work relief if funding fails. Veterans are being re interviewed to locate eligible cases before the crisis.
Frank Pugh of Athens County announced a March 31 deadline for submitting payments appeals and claims under the 1938 Agricultural Conservation Program. Farmers have 30 days after the state office’s mail to sign and return forms or file an appeal, with no extensions. About 20 counties have nearly finished payments and appeals, four months ahead of last year.
Mrs. Mary Giffin age 50 of Glouster Route 1 was in fair condition at Shelter ing Arms Hospital after an oil explosion while lighting a stove at her home 2203 Main St Pt Pleasant W Va The incident occurred February 24 1939
The Athens Country Club hosted the Founders Day banquet for Ohio Gamma Chapter Phi Delta Theta with 25 alumni and 46 active members. Toastmaster Robert White led a brief program while a wire from six former Ohio U. members was read. Notables Frank Higgins and John Preston received special recognition. Dr. Higgins was the oldest attendee.
Disabled American Veterans plan a Southeast Zone Conference at the Athens High School Auditorium next Sunday with State Commander George R. Fout of Cleveland in charge. Speakers include Albert L. Daniels from Columbus Bernard Southard Dayton Major Stevens and W A Burlingame from Dayton. The morning rehabilitation school targets disabled veterans and Ohio laws will be covered. The afternoon session, open to the public, features state officials. Athens chapter ranks sixth in the state with 104 members.
Dr. Morgan emphasizes TVA within a world pattern of growing government duties. He notes the shift from simple government and argues only proper administration can achieve TVA’s aims, surpassing what private enterprise could ever accomplish.
Dorothy Lucille Durfee age 20 months died Sunday night at her home The Lower Plains from double pneumonia. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs Don Durfee one brother Edwin grandfather Mr A E Durfee Athens RD 3 two brothers preceded in death Funeral services set for 2 pm Tuesday at Zion Church with burial in W State St Cemetery
Donald Russell of Pure Oil Co Chicago will address the Chemistry and Engineering Clubs of Ohio University at Science Hall Wednesday night at 7 30 announced by Dr Donald R Clippinger associate professor of chemistry.
The Knights of Columbus continue a series on Christian Justice with Rev. Alexander Farrell from Zaleski speaking on De votion and Christian Justice. He argues modern Christians must view themselves as their brother's keeper and defines justice as meeting essential needs. The final meeting is set for Sunday March 26 with another talk in the series.
March 15 health office reports tularemia in Nola Shivers of Mechanicsburg after she cleaned wild rabbits for cooking. Three new scarlet fever cases include Ralph and Raymond Crabtree ages 8 and 10 of Chauncy, with another Crabtree child previously ill, plus Violet Theisen 8 of Millfield.
A Plains community committee will meet at The Plains High School in the superintendent's office on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Ross Wright, county extension agent, announced that the discussion will survey existing youth groups and explore expanding the program for local youth activities.
Mayor C. C. Cornell fined two men five dollars and costs each this morning on traffic violation charges. James Carsey of Athens Route 1 failed to apply for a driver s license and A D. Ross of Albany was driving with insufficient rights. Both men were arrested by the Albany marshal.
Dr. Arthur E. Morgan recalls his first projects including a Minnesota sewer for which he paid a consulting engineer, and a $2,000 drainage job. He led TVA from 1933 to 1937 supervising dams Norris Wheeler and start of others valued at about 200 million dollars. He notes public power questions, loves Chinese food, and highlights family and home projects in Yellow Springs Ohio.
Ohio data show 157 392 unemployment payments totaling 1 508 316 29 through Feb 28. Athens Meigs counties received 1 002 initial claims, 712 allowed, 525 workers now paid. Cleveland Cincinnati Toledo and Akron led in total checks. Individual checks ranged from 50 cents to 15 dollars.
A. F. Gold, 75, died at his home near Darwin. He leaves wife Lona, daughter Mrs. W. W. Welty of Columbus, and brother T. Gold of Athens. Formerly co owned Gold Nursery in Mason City, Virginia, with brother W. A. Gold. Funeral at 2:30 Tuesday at M E Church in Mason City. Friends may call after Monday evening at L. M. Ruttencutter home in Mason City.
Edward Reeves age 34 of Lancaster died when his car left the road and plunged into City Park. He was alone and leaves a widow, four sisters and a brother, with funeral services set for Tuesday at 2 PM at the Albany Baptist Church and burial in Hebbardsville.
Ida Hanning 25 of Athens drove off the road two miles north of Athens on Route 33 and rolled over the embankment. The car owned by S. N. Hartley was damaged about 100 dollars. Hanning was uninjured.
Police chief FE. S. Finsterwald said all valuables stolen from Summers and Son Music Store have been recovered. He and store manager D. I. Gandee traced the items to pawnshops in Columbus following information from Wade Hatch, the confessed robber, who had indicated where the goods were pawned.
The Athens forecast shows cloudy skies with temperatures moving toward 60. After a low of 13 Saturday night and a high of 45 yesterday, overnight low reached 37 and rain is expected Tuesday.
Federal commodities will be distributed to relief families of Athens City at the relief office on Oak Street this Wednesday.
Rev. William H. Hudnut Jr of Cincinnati will open a three day Religious Emphasis Program at Memorial Auditorium with an address on Deepening Spiritual Living. Seminar groups limited to 30 will meet in Presbyterian Church Parlors Thursday and Friday with sign ups through local church leaders.
Toledo council allocates 83 100 dollars for new cone construction at the city zoo. Funds cover aquarium completion and a botanical conservatory cone project largely supported by WPA sponsor funds.
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