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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1938

Page

5

Temporary Order Issued by Court On Hudson Addition Assessments

A temporary restraining order was granted in Athens County Common Pleas Court to Carl E. Norris to halt $16,000 in assessments on 106 property owners along S Shannon Ave Lincoln St Hudson Ave and Elmwood Pl pending final hearing. Judge Rowland urged a prompt date for a full hearing while noting penalties on late payments may be addressed.

Carl E. Norris E. Carpenter Sr O. F. Rowland Athens County Gibson Rowland Norris Gordon Gray Preston Athens Athens City Lincoln St S. Shannon Ave Hudson Ave Elmwood Pl

Traffic Parade Plan Calls Up 22 Patrolmen

Authorities announce 22 patrolmen for traffic control during the parade. Overflow cars from out of town will be directed to the Fairgrounds and no parking will be allowed on parade streets before the event. Athens residents are urged to skip bringing cars to ease congestion. nineteen extra officers join the three regulars, arriving the night of April 10.

Page One Fairgrounds Athens Cornell

Meister Chooses Ministry After Rotary Talk in Athens

Jack Meister, a University of Ohio senior from Athens, told the Athens Rotary Club he chose the ministry to strengthen basic principles of modern living. He cited the need for ministers and spoke during a series of vocational presentations. Prof. T N Hoover outlined civic group roles in Athens Northwest Territory celebration set for April 11.

Jack Meister Athens Ohio University

Swartz Dies at Parents Home in Coolville

C Z Swartz son of John and Mary Swartz died Sunday at the family home near Alfred. Funeral services led by Rev Bert OConnor will be at 1:30 PM Wednesday at the Alfred M E Church with burial in Bentz Cemetery. He is survived by his wife and three children.

Coolville C. Z. Swartz John Mary Swartz Alfred Bert O'Connor Alfred M. E. Church Bentz Cemetery Mr. Swartz

Shepard Funeral Held in Marietta

Chase Shepard, 19 year resident of Vore Ridge near Athens, died Saturday at his Marietta home. He leaves his widow Florence G. Shepard a daughter Flora Shepard a sister and three brothers. Funeral services were held at 141 Acme St Marietta with burial at Oak Grove.

S. Chase Shepard Vore Ridge Athens Marietta Florence G. Shepard Flora Shepard Acme St Oak Grove

Mrs Laura Coultrap Dies in Toledo Home

Athens friends report the death of Mrs Laura Coultrap at the family home in Toledo from pneumonia. She leaves her husband Dr Floyd Coultrap and two daughters. Dr Coultrap is the eldest son of Mr and Mrs F S Coultrap, former Athens and Nelsonville residents now living in California.

Athens Laura Coultrap Toledo Floyd Coultrap Dr. Coultrap F. S. Coultrap Nelsonville California

Drops Alimony Plea After Court Conference

Margaret Coakley withdrew an alimony request of 150 dollars and personal property in Athens County Common Pleas Court after a conference with husband Vern Coakley. The couple, from Nelsonville, has a separation agreement.

Margaret Coakley Athens County

Albany Grange to confer degrees at Athens Grange Hall

Albany Grange will confer the third and fourth degrees on a group of candidates at Athens Grange Hall Thursday night at 8 p.m. Members of Athens Grange are asked to bring pies for the lunch.

Albany Grange Athens Grange Hall Athens Grange

Tax deadline looms for Athens County residents

Athens County auditor C. O. Gibson says about 600 residents who paid personal taxes last year have not yet paid this year. The deadline is Thursday and penalties of 10 to 50 percent will be imposed for delinquent payments.

C. O. Gibson Athens County

Snake Tower under construction aids Athens Hocking forest fire control

A new fire tower named Snake Tower is being built on Lick Run Hill southwest of Nelsonville to improve locating and fighting fires in Athens and Hocking counties. It rises 120 feet atop a 100 foot hill, will be manned by a full time observer, and links with Shawnee tower to form a quad rangle for rapid fire location and response. The project, approved by the federal forest service, enhances detection of small fires in spring and fall and underscored the need for burning permits with penalties for violations.

Athens Hocking Roland Schaar United States Forest Ranger Lick Run Hill Nelsonville Federal Forest Service Straitsville Hocking River Waterloo Rock House Atkinson Schaar Logan

Death of Lucille Nichols and surviving infant

Mrs. Lucille Watkins Nichols, 20, of Dexter Meigs County, died Monday at Shelter ing Arms Hospital. Her 3 day old daughter Betty survives, born by Caesarean section and in good condition. Surviving also are husband Charles Nichols and son Billy 14 months, with services set at the Elza Nichols home in Dexter follows by burial in Nelson Cemetery.

Lucille Watkins Nichols Dexter Meigs County Sheltering Arms Hospital Charles Nichols Billy Betty

Mrs Abbott Dies Two Days After Baby Son

Bernice Abbott 23 formerly of Athens died Monday evening at her Belpre home. A baby son died at birth. Survived by husband Harold Abbott and her parents Vern and Mrs Dixon of Athens. Funeral services in Belpre Wednesday at two with burial there.

Bernice Abbott Athens Belpre Harold Abbott Vern Dixon

County Health Group To Meet on Thursday

Athens County Tuberculosis and Health Association directors and committees will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Chamber of Commerce rooms Security Bank Building. Special committees will be announced and 1938 plans outlined. County organizations will be asked to cooperate in the April tuberculosis education month.

Athens County Athens County Tuberculosis and Health Association Chamber of Commerce Security Bank

Chauncey Hosts Fourth Boy Scout Training Course Opening

The opening session at Chauncey Monday night featured Max Wilson leading exercises and P W Handel from Parkersburg directing songs. Patrols were formed: Dog, Lion, Donald Duck, Ram, Wolf, and Donkey with named leaders. Donald Duck won the post meetings contest. A later session is set for April 4 at Athens High School gym.

Chauncey Max Wilson P. W. Handel Parkersburg M. H. MacFarlan Dog Charles Messner Lion Ralph Barker Donald Duck Francis Kouri Ram Clinton Knowlton Wolf Earl Wachenschwanz Donkey Virgil Tucker Bob White A. M. Bennett G. E. Ashwill

Ross Invents Piston Ring

Edwin W. Ross a Holllister High School auto mechanics instructor has invented a piston ring for high speed engines. The rings fit as standard size and do not require machine work enabling use in new or used motors. They create a durable lubricated surface and permit higher speeds while reducing wear and preventing seizure if oiling fails. Ross plans to file additional claims and seek capital to manufacture in Athens County with local jobs.

Edwin W. Ross Hollister High School Ross Athens County

Three Drivers Fined For Reckless Driving And Lights Violations

Three motorists arrested by the State Highway Patrol pleaded guilty before Mayor C. C. Cornell. George W. Keirns of Amesville paid $10 and costs for reckless driving, while Paul Laughlin of Stewart and Joe Rirk of Detroit Michigan were each fined $5 and costs for driving cars with insufficient lights.

State Highway Patrol C. C. Cornell George W., Keirns Amesville Paul Laughlin Stewart Joe Rirk Detroit Mich

Funeral services set for Mrs. Frank West at Sugar Creek Church

Funeral services for Mrs. Frank West of Trimble will be held Wednesday at 2 PM at Sugar Creek Church. The services are conducted by Rev. Bartoe of Mi. Gilead.

Frank West Trimble Sugar Creek Bartoe Mi. Gilead

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