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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1937
Page
5
J. J. Crumley state forester residing in Athens converted a hillside land tract on Route 50 South into an experimental area applying soil conservation methods. He restored eroded land, used selective logging, planted 40 000 evergreens and added rare trees like pecan walnut and Corsican pine.
Fifth and sixth grade students at Central Grade School completed 170 Kalwasser-Dykema music tests under Miss Lucille Davidson with six student assistants. The exam measures tonal quality, rhythm, memory and taste to identify potential music talent for preschool classes starting August 16 under Floyd K. Prince. parents will be notified of their child’s special abilities and recommended training fields.
G E Ashwill of Hock Hocking District announces plans for a three day Kootaga Jam boree Circus at Parkersburg on June 11 12 and 13 aiming to be the area’s largest Boy Scout event. A mammoth parade will line three miles of the route. Three days of camping and a sunrise church service are new features. The Court of Honor will be held in Parkersburg City Park for public viewing.
A morning thunderstorm cooled Athens and nearby areas after a high of 84 earlier in the week. Temperatures fell to 58 overnight, then sunshine and a cool breeze returned by noon. Showers and local storms are forecast tonight and Thursday with cooler weather expected.
Jenny Lind earned net receipts of 176675.09 dollars from her American concert tour managed by P. T. Barnum.
County Engineer Ben F. Beckler Jr reports 25 county road workers idle as funds were not properly appropriated by the commissioners. Work stopped Monday. next pay is Saturday May 29. Commissioner chairman Ira Whitmore says the board may meet to discuss the situation.
W. M. Davis CIO representative from Columbus met with automobile workers on strike in Athens County yesterday. A Nelsonville Public Square meeting for all organized labor supporters is set for Thursday at 7 30 p m with a public address system. Strike leaders were told Rob ert Fox of the U S Department of Labor might attend but no firm plans exist. Mayor Len B McCune offered help to set up talks between workers and employers, but most employers declined. CIO actions in Marietta and Parkersburg to organize garage men are noted.
Coe's Cash Shoe Store at Court and State Streets will discontinue operations after 24 years. Mrs. Katharine Coe announced the sell-out starts tomorrow. The shop began in 1913, later expanding after W. W. Coe bought Charles Cray Grocery. Harold Coe died two years ago, leaving Emma Cook of Athens as building owner.
The Ohio University ROTC unit schedules a final 5 p m inspection Thursday east of the stadium. Col. Thomas M McNeill commands the corps with Lieut Col Waltz conducting the review. President Herman G James will attend as the university band plays. The American Legion Post will award a saber to the top drill commander and service bars to members of the winning company, plus other awards.
Summer Advent brings renewed 4-H club activity across Athens and surrounding counties. The Kimberly Club reorganized with Ross Wright in charge and elected Hazel Huddy as president. Shade’s Ashadian Club organized with John Robinson as president and plans ball before the next meeting. The Hocking County Senior group hosted 16 Athens seniors for games and refreshments. Chase Merrymakers Club elected Hazel Woodyard as president and Thelma Robinson as secretary. A May 28 dairy cattle judging practice will be held at Cecil Robinson’s farm and Athens State Hospital, then John Merry’s Route 31 farm for Jersey stock judging.
Glouster Kiwanis club held a round table discussion Tuesday noon at the Hotel Gordon with Alfred Craft presiding. The group voted to move all future meetings to Tuesday evenings at 6 30 at the Hotel Gordon and the attendance prize from E H Taylor was awarded to C F Wallace.
Preparations for the Glouster High School Alumni meeting continue with a 6 30 p m banquet and dance to follow. WBNS announcer Elbert Jim Blower will serve as toastmaster while the Dutch Zimmer orchestra provides music.
The Jackson ville Trimble Alumni Association held its annual banquet and dance in the high school gym Saturday night. Kenny Anderson and his seven piece band provided dancing music. The setting featured a garden backdrop with green grass dogwood balloons and a white picket fence. Toastmaster was Mr M M Bryson principal of the high school.
Glouster residents host extended visits from Richmond and Rockford relatives. Mrs. John McClain arrives with Susan and families. Charles Davis Jr returns for a week after 25 years away, noting deaths of brothers in Harrisburg NL. Local guests Mrs. Joe Wolf and Anna Marie travel to Columbus.
Glouster city council last Friday night increased the salary of the clerk of the board of public affairs to 130 dollars per month and fixed a bond at 2000 dollars. The raise amounts to 20 dollars more each month.
Glouster High School boys basketball becomes the first district champions from the school to reach the finals at Ohio State University. Coach L G Delong brings players Donald Zimmer William Howard Lewis Koehler Dave Trasin Leonard Sorrel Bob McClain Donald Cooper John Harper Richard Janchius Dean Peugh George Tolliver and managers Max McCormick and Leonard Kleinman accompany the team to Columbus.
Mrs. Andrew Riley hosted First Baptist Church Classes 1 and 2 at her home Monday evening with Mrs. Hale Leach presiding. A program featured vocal solos by Clifford Brown and Mrs. Riley, readings by Mrs. Rachel Balda and Mrs. Vin ey, and Mrs. Leach to lead home extension work. Refreshments were served to a group of church members. next meeting set for June 7 with Mrs. Wiley Harris as hostess.
At a Glouster meeting of the Retail Clerks Union officers for the year were chosen. E D Coffman was named president Elmer Jones vice president W O Bailey secretary treasurer Laura Mae Brunton recording secretary Yondel Johnson guardian. Loretta Isselstein and Rupert Embrey make up auditing committee and local executive board. Bailey and H L Kittrel will visit Columbus to discuss hospital funding. A social is planned for June 17 with Mrs Catherine Anderson Mrs Roy Hall and Miss Isselstein in charge. each member may bring one guest. Refreshments closed the session.
Miss Laverne Lamborn presided at the Standard Bearers meeting hosted by Miss Neva Golding. The program featured reports on Ann Wilkins and Mary Slessor, a study of the book by Cora Roberts, and a brief business session. Nine members attended with sponsor Mrs. Ralph Woods. Margaret Dunlevy won the contest.
Minersville society pages record visits and health updates among locals. Virginia Tyler and family toured relatives as Mrs. Keiser recovers from a stroke, while others visited, feasted, or traveled to Akron and Belpre.
A species of Asiatic squirrel climbs a tree like a telegraph pole climber, employing scales on its tail to grip and ascend with remarkable agility.
Elwin R O Neill, principal and eighth grade teacher at Mechanicsburg School, is named for another three year term by the Athens Township Rural Board of Education. Other teachers listed include Edna E Felt Mary Flanagan Lucille Hunter Willa Tippie Margaret Spaulding Agnes Eisen and Mary Lawrence. Music instructors are Mary D Blayney and Mary Helen Lee. Fannye W King and Mary D Mansfield are teachers at the Athens County Children's Home. Board members are H R Jacoby president Guy Morrison vice president J A Walsh J W Ashton and G R Shafer clerk.
Astronomers estimate about 120000 comets remain in the known solar system. The figure reflects current surveys and accounts for distant icy bodies beyond Neptune.
Albany Grange will hold a meeting Saturday night May 29 for degree work. The event was moved from May 31. Ice cream and cake will be served as announced by the committee.
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