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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1940
Page
5
W. P. Stagg of the Columbus Branch announces Nate S. Croy of Athens as an additional representative for the Athens territory of the New York Life Insurance Co. The appointment does not affect the Frank R. Murphey Agency’s existing connections with the company.
After five years in the Athens District, U S forest ranger R J Schaar is promoted to the Clark National Forest staff in St Louis with lands for the two million acre Clark area. Dudley W Gilmore becomes his successor at Mt Poplar Bluffs Missouri and joins Athens to learn the territory.
Announcement of a civil service exam for substitute clerks and carriers in Athens. Applications due April 2 with Midwest district in Cincinnati. Pay starts 65 cents hourly for substitutes. clerks and carriers begin at 1700 dollars yearly, with five grades and retirement deductions. Applicants must be 18 to 44 on closing date. Forms available at the Athens Post Office or Civil Service District Manager.
William Pearl Durfee, 71, lifelong Amesville resident, died Monday at home after a three week illness. Born June 1, 1869, he leaves a wife, two sons at home, daughters in Michigan, Toledo, McArthur, and Coolville. Private funeral Thursday afternoon at home with burial in Mud Sock Cemetery. calling hours today and Thursday morning.
About 125 spectators watched Stewart girls defeat Athens girls 39 to 27 at West Side School Gymnasium Monday night. The remainder of the recreation period featured games and crafts.
Fred Carsey a truck driver for Hocking Coal Corporation is convalescing at his Carseytown home after a fall from his truck while unloading coal at the heating plant caused a sprained knee and torn ligaments.
Paul K. Stewart of Fort Gower Farm near Hockingport seeks the Republican nomination for commissioner. He has lived in Athens County ten years and holds a Pitt business degree. He has led Boy Scout Troop 77 for six years and once advised 4 H clubs. Arthur Burgess of Nelsonville seeks the Republican State Central Committee seat for the Tenth district and is a lifelong resident of Buchtel area, WWI veteran. George Landon Shafer of Nelsonville runs as a Democratic candidate for clerk of courts.
County Auditor C. O. Gibson warned that March 31 is the filing deadline for tangible and personal property returns. Taxes must be listed and paid by then. penalties from five to 50 percent apply for late returns and for failure to list certain properties. He will be in Glouster March 26, Coolville March 27, and Nelsonville March 28 to assist taxpayers.
Nearly 800 Athens County farms were visited by AAA reporters offering a plan for participation in the National Farm Program for 1940. Frank Pugh, AAA chairman, announced that 508 farms or 64 percent will actively cooperate in the program.
Monthly gathering of Millfield Local 1205 United Mine Workers of America announced by President W. A. Bell and Secretary Herman Theisen Jr. for Friday March 22 at 3 o clock in the mine washhouse.
The Kilpatrick Girls basketball team will play the Rome All Stars at Stewart gym tonight at 8 o clock.
The article notes spring arrival at 1 24 PM and forecasts snow by Thursday night or Friday. It describes a cold spell with winds and a low of 29, while yesterday’s high reached 57 and noon reading stood at 52.
Headquarters Company, Second Battalion, 166th Infantry, Ohio National Guard, passed a federal inspection at the Armory led by Major L Stowell with commendations for the supply room and records. Major Stowell and officers questioned soldiers on duties across first aid arms and section roles as the unit demonstrated formations and operating sections. Major David R Smith and family attended. next drill set for Monday, April 1.
The Workers' Alliance of America sponsors a mass meeting Saturday March 23 at Athens County Fairgrounds from 1 to 4 p m Local G 2452 WAA hosts speakers including Thomas Price vice president of United Mine Workers of America in Ohio Harley Boring state WAA leader and Edgar Slater master of ceremonies The event marks ten years of unemployment and calls for passage of the American Standard Work and Assistance Act to boost jobs and wages and end poverty.
At the Athens Lodge of Elks regular meeting on Tuesday evening officers were elected for the year. Exalted ruler Gordon Gray and officers Homer Gall, Charles Evans, Rolland Ruth, Frances Lavelle, David Johnson, William Watkins, Roy Shirley were chosen. Appointments will be made after the April 2 installation.
At Sheltering Arms Mrs. Stella Smith 78 Richland Ave was admitted yesterday afternoon for emergency appendectomy. Mr. Walter Mathews 8S Congress St underwent an emergency appendectomy last night. Miss Bertha Vickers 33% S&% Court St was admitted this morning for medical treatment.
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