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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1939
Page
5
Relief orders for 5 000 Athens County people were halted as the county funds ran dry and a $25 000 overdraw occurred. Bond issues were blocked by the state, forcing delays in relief payments while officials seek state approval and local actions.
Athens reports say the city halted WPA work on Avon Street after federal trucks were not provided to haul stone from James quarry. Foreman placed men on non scheduled status, and service director Bart Davidson traveled to Zanesville where WPA officials admitted fault. Agreement reached to resume work today until completion.
Roscoe Nichols of Guysville Route 3 was bound over to the grand jury after pleading not guilty to reckless driving. Olmstead, driving west on East State Street, turned onto Watt Street. Nichols’s car sideswiped, crossed Watt Street, and hit lawns. Olmstead and four witnesses testified he signaled the turn. Nichols’ car reportedly had no foot brake and emergency brake on only one wheel. Damage to Olmstead’s car was about $100.
The report notes October highs and lows with 90 degrees on the 8th and 25 degrees on the 15th. Rainfall for the month totaled 3.39 inches.
A representative from the Zanesville Social Security Office will meet at the Unemployment Compensation Office in Athens, at 8 State Street, Thursday afternoon to discuss Social Security issues with employees or employers.
Athenian Ohio University alumni in Charleston plan a pre game rally Friday at 8 at the Kanawha Hotel to support Morris Harvey in the Ohio Morris Harvey football game. Attending campus figures include H G James B T Grover and Clark E Williams. A special New York Central train is running for the game.
Bernice McLeod won best dressed and Esther Phillips won the most comical costume at a Halloween party and square dance for 105 older 4-H members at Mechanicsburg School Saturday night.
Mrs Mary Breinig Crow 17 Clark Street underwent emergency major bowel obstruction surgery at Sheltering Arms Hospital on Monday. It was her second such operation in two years and her condition is reported as fair. Mrs Bessie Malloy 55 West Union Street and Mrs Eva Davis Athens Route Three had major operations this morning. Mrs Julia Barnhill 84 South Shafer Street was discharged yesterday afternoon.
The Athens County Board of Health showed no shift in stance toward its three majority members amid a council resolution demanding compliance with social security rules or resignations. The board accepted the resignation of county sanitarian R. L. Marlow, announced plans to replace him with E. A. Person, and hired Lucille Carpenter as county nurse to replace Clara Cavanaugh, whose 18 year tenure ends.
William A. Lyon aged 66 died suddenly at his daughter's home in Dayton shortly after noon Tuesday. The funeral is set for Friday at 2 p.m. at Morris Sons Funeral Home in Dayton. Rev. William Taylor will officiate and burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Born in Athens, he lived in Dayton ten years and is survived by his wife Mae, three daughters Mildred Pierce Georgia Katzenbach and Gertrude Shy, and five grandchildren.
A green stand was stolen from the front porch of Mrs. O. F. Peoples at 19 S Congress St. Part of the stand was found at Congress and Washington Sts, but one leg and two pieces of the top are missing. Mrs. Peoples offers to pay any boy who returns the missing pieces.
The Athens Eagles will meet at the lodge hall at 7 30 this evening. Members are urged to attend and discuss club activities and upcoming events.
Four Ohio University figures voiced opinions on propaganda at the Town Meeting in Music Hall Auditorium. Dr Oliver Martin argued persuasion and rational thought guard democracy while Dr H R Jolliffe said group persuasion is ancient and necessary. Richard Barber stressed economic liberty as the current peril and Prof George Starr Lasher defined propaganda as dishonest manipulation that preys on prejudice.
Dr. J M Higgins showed a letter from Dr R H Markwith state health director criticizing Athens County Board of Health for not wanting federal aid. The director warned that such a stance could derail social security participation unless the county meets required health standards.
The Athens County League of Women Voters invites the public to an open meeting on Thursday at 7:30 p m in the Courthouse. Speakers include John Newcomb on the State Board of Education proposal Auditor C O Gibson on the county budget Rev Neil Crawford on relief and welfare levy Mrs L C Staats on the city school levy and Anna K Price on the Bigelow amendment. Contested office candidates in Athens city and township will be introduced.
County Clerk Ruth Burdette reported October activity in the certificate of title office. 963 motor vehicle titles were issued, bringing revenue to 919.10 with the county receiving 634.55 and the state 285.55. Ten months show a surge with 103 new cars sold in Athens County, up from 48 the previous year, and October 16 highlighted as the busiest day with title transactions totaling 74.10.
Athens Aerie No 529 adopts a resolution urging Governor Bricker to call a special session to amend Ohio old age pension law raising the monthly maximum from 30 to 40 aligned with federal revisions. The Eagles seek a separate nonpartisan division for aid to the aged and deny endorsing the Bigelow plan.
Paramathia Lodge No. 25 will hold a special communication tonight to confer the Master Mason Degree. The degree work begins at 6 o clock with refreshments served in the banquet room afterward per Harold A. Pierce.
Twenty Boy Scout Troop 56 members heard a spooky tale told by Rev. Dr. J. W. Danford, pastor of the Methodist Church, at a Halloween party Monday night. Games were played and refreshments served.
L. C. Curt Baker was re-elected a director of the Athens Country Club for three years at the annual membership meeting and Roe Roberts banquet. Club president Dr. T. R. Biddle presided as 65 members attended. secretary Darrell H. Sams presented the finances and membership report noting 220 active members. Dr. A. K. Buell awarded season golf tourney prizes while Dr. C. N. Sanders of Millfield spoke briefly.
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