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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1939
Page
5
County commissioners ask WPA administrator F C Harrington in Washington to explain reductions in the WPA program as a means to trim payrolls. Fred R Rauch says cuts will target less desirable units while ensuring those in need can find private work.
An original string ensemble piece helped James Parke of Clyde win a scholarship at the College of Music at Cincinnati. Parke, a June graduate of Ohio University School of Music, plans to major in string bass for a master's degree. Jeanne Pace, Roseville, leads a list of 15 seniors to graduate. Four new elective courses for university students and the public were announced by Prof. C. C. Robinson, including Evolution of Opera and Class Piano for Adults.
The fire marshal’s order adds authority to demolish the jail and residence if the county commissioners fail to act. He may levy a 25 percent penalty on the county tax duplicate as a special charge, collected with other taxes and refunded to the fire marshal’s office. Commissioners who ignore the order may be charged with a misdemeanor and fined $10 to $50 per day.
In Common Pleas Court Judge O F Rowland ruled in favor of Nelsonville Home and Savings Association against Earl and Bessie Matheny. The court found default on the note of 598.88 with 7 percent interest since January 1 and 615.20 due with added charges, sealing foreclosure unless paid within 10 days. The mortgage secures lots in Longstreth Add Nelsonville. sheriff sale to confirm if payment fails.
The Athens Adult Education Night School closed its second semester with about 200 enrolled students and an average weekly attendance of 106. Student council officers led publicity and organized a Community Council to expand adult education in Athens. The council aims to plan courses for next fall and will reopen in September under the WPA and Athens Board of Education support.
A meeting of the Committee of Seven and WPA workers will be held in the Courthouse basement Thursday at 1 PM. Chairman John L. Southard of Jacksonville announced replacements on the committee may be made.
Credit talks explain how bureaus like Athens Credit Bureau record daily facts on credit, property ownership, pay habits, health, employment and living conditions for present and future needs of subscribers.
Two marriages were dissolved in Common Pleas Court by decree of Judge O F Rowland on grounds of gross neglect of duty. Defendants failed to appear or answer, thus defaults admitted plaintiffs claims. Esther Gabriel, married 1936 to Charles Gabriel, restores maiden name Esther Cherryholmes. Milford Perry, married 1936 to Lola Perry, also granted dissolution. No children involved.
Sixth grade pupils of Central School performed a group of numbers at the Athens Rotary Club meeting in Hotel Berry on Monday. The choir, directed by Miss Clara Kuenzli and Miss Helen Freyermuth, welcomed guests A. S. Field of Slater Missouri and Frank Rauch Jr. of Athens. Field, a Slater Rotary Club member, is Louise Field’s father of the Ohio University faculty.
Congressman Thomas A. Jenkins will deliver one of two memorial addresses at exercises in the House of Representatives in Washington on Tuesday. Representative James P. McGraner will deliver the other.
Mrs. Virginia Morgan wife of Dr. T H Morgan remained unchanged at Sheltering Arms Hospital Monday evening hospital officials said. State Highway Patrolmen H D Henery and Robert Shaneyfelt donated blood for transfusions on Sunday.
D B Schindler, a University of Pittsburgh senior, unveiled an electric toothbrush at the Alleghe nies Conference. He described a 400 rpm brushing motion, waterproof motor, detachable brushes, and an estimated price of 8 to 10 dollars.
Mr. Metcalf former state senator and chair of the Board of Review for the Ohio Unemployment Compensation Commission will deliver the commencement address at The Plains High School graduation on the night of Thursday June 1.
The Ohio State Employment Service announces urgent openings for senior construction engineers at $4600 entrance, and project engineers at $3800 start. Applicants need nine years progressive engineering experience with major supervisory roles, including five years as superintendent or chief construction engineer on large dwellings, hospitals, hotels, or office projects. Contact the nearest OSES office today.
H Weyer state boiler inspector Dayton contacted Athens County Board of Commissions about installing a used boiler to replace the dilapidated unit at the county home. State law requires inspection before acceptance. Weyer offered to inspect prior to installation at the county’s convenience.
A breakfast shower at The Eastwood honors Miss Betty Holdren of Little Hocking on the eve of her June 10 wedding to Mr Ferol Betz of Columbus. Attendees include Ohio University alumnae and sorority sisters such as Ruth Dixon host, Helen Hayes, Betty Hoyt McCoy, Jessie Cooper, Barbara Nelson, and Gretchen Plum. Invitations list others unable to attend.
Four Athens women flown by Athens Airways in the Good News from Athens airport to Cleveland for shopping and lunch. They described the trip as swift with clear views of fields and towns, noting the rainbow arc and fascination with airborne radio beacons.
In a Greenwich Village apartment basement a trio hides from gangsters. Charles Spencer, a secret service ace, awakens injured and seeks betrayal clues from Gus the building superintendent. Dr Dudley and Lillian urge rest as Spencer pressures Gus to reveal what happened, promising quiet until tomorrow.
Personal notices list Miss Helen Hayes visiting her parents at 297 East State Street. Other entries note Mrs. Carl H. Beasley and relatives from Cincinnati visiting in Utah Place and that Mrs. John Dana and Prof. J. F. Dixon families are in town. Decoration Day gatherings and Memorial Day travel are also mentioned.
Charles Leighty age 68 of Athens R D 1 pleaded guilty to reckless driving before Mayor Cliff Cornell. He was fined 10 dollars plus costs after arrest by state highway patrolmen on Route 50 near the patrol station.
Round About the Town covers flag display rules from national to state observances and recalls a visitor from Athens Mary Antoinette who toured the San Francisco Golden Gate Exposition. It notes San Francisco climate and island setting beside Alcatraz, plus a light Fisher King anecdote about King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in Winnipeg and a playful White House menu for their visit.
William Sycks of Millfield Route 1 was fined $3 by Mayor Cliff Core after a reckless driving charge. He was arrested on East State Street by Officer Carman Church.
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