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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1939
Page
5
Governor Bricker proposed a 1939-41 budget showing Ohio University at 2 018650.28 in total, 1 518 000 less than its asked 3 536 000, and only Ohio State would gain funds. Other state universities face reductions though Kent State sees a small add back for 1939.
A fire at the Athens County Children's Home destroyed the laundry and brooder areas, with 400 two week old chicks lost and about $3 000 in damages. Firefighters used the new truck to battle three water streams as 56 children were evacuated calmly under nurse supervision.
State Patrol arrested and fined Fred Pritts of Nelsonville for reckless driving on Route 216 near Buchtel Monday night. In Athens mayor's court the driver paid $10 and costs. London confectionaries expand with daily store openings. March 13, 1939. Stansbury Drug Co. Middleport Ohio.
The Boy Scout Leaders Training Course at Athens High School covered compass reading direction finding and map making. Walter Porter assisted with discussion and plans set for Camp Dupler on Sunday April 2 at 2 pm. Leaders will take second class cooking tests showing they can cook meat and potatoes over an open fire.
The Hocking River swelled to beyond 6.7 feet after .72 inches of rain. Temperatures rose from 34 to around 45 with no immediate flood danger. Forecasters expect more rain and warming by Wednesday in Athens.
W O Allison comptroller of The McBee Co criticizes the plan for equal contributions across diverse businesses. He cites a 47 billion fund reserve as unjustified and urges reform. The Ohio University forum included William S Rendall and Prof J Brooks Heckert discussing budgeting and accountability.
A community committee at Buchtel meets to review youth group work. It finds 103 girls and 35 boys ages 10 to 25 in organized activities, notes good year round care but needs supervised vacation programs, and proposes three 4-H groups with Miss Bookman as chair.
Ohio University students approve a lenient cut system with no penalties except around vacation periods. The 374 of 589 votes cast at a Memorial Auditorium convocation reflect support as officials study a revised policy for next year. The odds of any effect by smoking on taste are noted by the U S Bureau of Plant Industry in a brief aside.
Parkersburg has bought over 400 acres and options nearly 100 more for a municipal airport near Williamstown six miles from the city center on Route 2. Construction will start immediately, finish in about two years, and the current hangar will be moved to the new site. The project makes Parkersburg eligible for Civil Aeronautics Authority assistance.
Two airplane manufacturers showcased aircraft at Ath ens Airport with Foster Lane of Columbus promoting a 50 horsepower Taylorcraft noted for its speed and comfort. Eric Warbasse steered the Luscombe, which drew mixed reactions for accessibility and handling, while observers praised the Taylorcraft as easier to enter and fly.
Athens County Commissioners meet Monday delaying budget action for nine months. If no new revenue is found operate with under $20,000 for infirmary home upkeep courthouse jail and salaries for 14 deputies and county employees. Fire losses limit relief funds and bonds totaling 8600 are to be sold. Paroles of two inmates approved and WPA road project in Alexander Township to be financed by township sponsors.
Two divorce petitions were filed in Common Pleas Court both alleging gross neglect. Isabelle Diezman claims abuse during pregnancy and failure to provide for birth and support after, seeking custody and support. Ella McKee Freeman accuses Virgil Freeman of habitual drunkenness and abuse over years, seeking divorce and restoration of her maiden name.
John M. Chappell files in Common Pleas Court to collect 700 dollars plus 7 percent interest from November 13, 1937 on a 1500 dollar promissory note securing a mortgage on land in Lodi Township. The deeded property was bought with 800 dollars down in 1926 from George D. Dailey and Audrey L. Dailey, now deceased. The suit seeks sale of the property to satisfy the debt, naming Brooks as representative of the Dailey heirs.
Opinion questions a labor official urging his group to push into the aircraft sector to harness the re armament program. The piece argues manufacturers have suffered losses for years and predicts financial strain if pressed now. It condemns labor leaders for sabotaging the re armament plan and fears government reaction.
Bill Long, manager of Marietta airport, flew in with Bill Winlan in an Aeronca K. Richard Dickey of Columbus rode with Foster Lane to demonstrate a Taylorcraft. Si Nollenberg of Port Columbus arrived with Lane, and C L McElroy of Parkersburg came with Eric Warbasse in a Luscombe. Dr H C Crawford visited with relatives after flying from Cleveland with R C Kissak and J C Barr in an Ohio National Guard plane. A fatal accident near Parkersburg involved Gordon Lemon, 33, who ignored advice to wait for an experienced rider and higher weather risk after obtaining a solo pilot rating with 35 hours in a different aircraft.
Warren L. Ross, 31 Grosvenor St., who has been in ill health, went to Grant Hospital in Columbus yesterday for a period of observation.
Athens Junior-Senior High School Band under Floyd K Prince performs Wednesday evening in the high school auditorium. The program includes Morning Noon and Night Japanese Sunset The Three Solitaires andWedding of the Winds. Boys chorus sings Carry Me Back To Old Virginia Oh Susannah. features Willard Reeder James Abraham Herbert Junod Fred Rosser Eugene Clendenin. Sousa march El Capitan closes. Concert director C W Janssen of Ohio University leads Golden Gate bass duet Pomposo. Band roster and chorus members listed.
Sixth grade journalists under Miss Esther Dunham edit the Putnam Messenger with Knoll Dupler and Bill Beckley as editors. Girls form a Butterfingers basketball team with members Barstow, Martin, Conkey, Hansen, Millican, Allen, Bartlett. The class concludes as the paper goes to bed amid puppet shows and spring anticipation.
Athens County farmers who seed more acres to winter wheat than listed in their crop insurance application may adjust total insured production by paying an additional premium for excess acreage. County committee accepts payments through Friday, March 31. Pugh notes policies should cover all wheat acreage on a farm to ensure all wheat produced is counted.
The two winning Farm Bureau councils will be banqueted by the defeated councils at the Athens Grange Hall on Thursday evening. Council one covers Ames Bern Trimble York townships and council four covers Carthage Troy. Agnes Terrell chairs a program with singing and games.
The Messenger reports a Monday morning crash in which Russell G. Parsons of Chesterhill collided with Alfred G. Smith of Gloucester after Smith fell asleep at the wheel. State Patrol says Parsons was asleep, not Smith.
Athens Rotarians met at Hotel Berry to discuss the Rotary International convention in Cleveland next June. Guest speaker Judge Meeker Terwillinger from Circleville, former Southern Ohio Rotary District governor, spoke briefly along with Harry Beckley and Dean T. C. McCracken past presidents of the Athens Club. Howard C. Bobo directed the program as part of the On-to-Cleveland Committee planning a large local turnout.
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