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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1935
Page
5
Residents urge a study of street congestion on Court and West State Streets while the council considers a one hour parking limit. The mayor seeks action on wandering pets and related traffic issues as committee reports push paving and utility projects.
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Athens County teachers briefly await pay as $11,317.86 from the State Public School Fund arrives early, distributed to 148 districts based on per pupil attendance. Shares range from Albany 778 to Trimble Township 1,459.60 with additional state funds expected around July 10.
In Common Pleas Court Judge 8S M Johnson ruled the estate of the late Jenny Porter not subject to inheritance tax. Fred Lee Torn won a $350 judgment from Ray Shafer on a promissory note in Judge O F Rowland’s records. Carrie Chappel files a partition suit against Clarence Hawk Ralph Hawk Annie Swartz Raymond Gaston Edson Gaston and Oscar Gaston over land in Lodi Township.
Three paving projects approved by state FERA headquarters include Curran Drive and Moore Avenue in Athens City to be paved with used brick and Swet Hollow Road in Ames Township to be graded and resurfaced for two miles. Work on Curran Drive may begin Monday.
Dr. W. A. Matheny of Ohio University spoke at Hotel Berry to the Athens Rotary Club on errors in service that he believes could disrupt the national economic balance. He said current philosophy is “every man for himself.” John R. Johnston was introduced as a club member. E. R. Custer attended as a guest.
Company L of the 166th Infantry Ohio National Guard will march in the Memorial Day parade. Members assemble at the Armory at 8 30 a m. Captain Thearre W Shafer and First Sergeant Edmund Efaw command the formation with sergeants Barnhart Chadwick and others leading musketry scouting patrolling and interior guard drills.
A potluck supper and regular meeting of the Izaak Walton League will be held at the Izaak Walton Cabin Wednesday night. The gathering starts at 7 o'clock.
Columbus attorney Ray J. O'Donnell, assistant U S district attorney, vowed to prosecute chain-letter promoters. The text notes that in 1932 the canning industry used more steel than the railroad industry.
Preparations for Poppy Day proceed as 1,500 paper poppies arrive from Dayton and Sandusky. Disabled veterans make the flowers and the Legion pays a cent per poppy, funding welfare for veterans and their families. Poppies will be sold May 25 in Athens and nationwide, with proceeds supporting living veterans and the Athens welfare fund.
The loss of at least 25 quarts of beef and pork from the cellar at the 8 8 S Shaw farm near Athens was reported to officers. Mrs. Shaw said the theft left no traces and was discovered Monday night. The cellar is near the Shaw residence and may have been entered from the rear. Also reported is the theft of tools from a neighbor's barn.
Sheriff's deputies investigated a Tuesday burglary on Richland Ave. a Cecil Westfall store where thieves forced a side window, escaped through a back window, stealing $25 in cash all cigarettes and some food. Witnesses Mrs. Guy Spaulding and Douglas Spaulding alerted authorities.
Athens County commissioners refused to close the road linking Guysville and Miller Run Road following a land owners delegation led by O. E. McGirr. They maintained that closing would lower farmland values along the route despite a prior petition from another group.
Athens County’s road equipment sits idle in the garage as no work can be done this year without government approval of the county’s work-relief project list. A delegation from Ames Township asked for $500 for a bridge but was told there is no money. The two mill road levy failed, forcing sheriff’s deputies’ shortage for the year and leaving road crews with no income or projects.
Indictments and informations against Lewis Heiskell John Young and Ed Maxwell were noticed by Judge O F Rowland at the request of Prosecuting Attorney Harold J Rose in Common Pleas Court. Heiskell faces selling intoxicating liquor Young illegal manufacture of intoxicating liquor Maxwell charges breaking and entering.
Carl Lanning of Floodwood was fined five dollars and costs after pleading guilty to an intoxication charge before Justice of the Peace T R Bennett. Deputy Sheriff Karl Gardner arrested Lanning Friday night.
About 150 boys and girls from 20 Athens County 4-H Clubs are expected at the spring party at the Methodist Church at 8 pm Tuesday. The program includes recreation led by B E Hughes of Ohio University, a musical program, and talks by C C Lang of Columbus and W W Brownfield, with Rev Dr W H Fowler also featuring. Officers and members of local clubs Amesville Sewing, Loyal Daughters, and Federal Valley 4-H are listed with officer roles and names among the attendees.
Clothing, food, and carbide stolen Saturday night from the New York Coal Company's Chauncey store have been recovered by Athens County officers. The goods were found hidden near the store and no arrests have been made.
Showers in the Athens District Monday equalled .33 of an inch. The high Monday reached 65 with a cooler Tuesday morning and a 39 degree low overnight. Fair and cooler weather is predicted for Tuesday night and Wednesday.
Mr. M. C. Morrison, commander of the K. T. Crossen Post of the American Legion, who has been seriously ill at his home, is reported to be out of danger.
Ohio University basketball coach and golf instructor Brandon T. Grover addressed the Athens Kiwanis Club on golf’s growth in the United States. He noted more than a million players at about 5000 clubs and outlined grip, swing, and pivot basics plus tips to stay relaxed and avoid over seriousness. The club attendance prize, donated by Dr. J. M. Higgins, was won by George Gibbs.
Mrs. W. P. Mickle of Athens admitted for a minor operation. Pear line Cain dismissed from Sheltering Arms Hospital on Tuesday.
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