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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1936

Page

5

New Deadline in State Offer for County Road Transfer

Athens County faces a year end deadline to transfer 56 miles of roads to state control under a Ohio act. H J Goddard said 11 miles have been taken over so far due to 60 foot right of way requirements. If not completed by January 1, the roads remain county maintained, reversing potential cost savings for the county.

Athens County H. J. Goddard Ohio Athens Albany-Reedaville Goddard

News Editors Remain Force Says Poynter

Nelson Poynter editor of The Columbus Citizen told a Sigma Delta Chi dinner crowd that the press wields hard to duplicate influence in journalism while facing electoral setbacks. He noted readers resist biased bias and can draw their own conclusions, and that newspapers, though commercial, maintain high standards in straight news.

Tee Nelson P. Poynter The Columbus Citizen Sigma Delta Chi Colonial Inn Poynter Japan Florida Roosevelt

Dress Parade ROTC publication launches at Ohio University

The first issue of Dress Parade, a ROTC tabloid at Ohio University, will publish next Monday. Editor in chief William West and business manager Robert Barnett lead a team approved by the Campus Affairs Committee and backed by the American Legion. Three issues are planned this year focusing on ROTC activities.

Ohio University William West Portsmouth Robert Barnett Wadsworth Athens Retail Merchants Association M. E. Olmstead American Legion

Appreciation to Athens Fire Dept volunteers and officials

In appreciation we express our deepest thanks to the members of the Athens Fire Department and city police officials and to others who volunteered their services. The note is signed by Mr. and Mrs. Hal Rowland and mentions Silintum element 61 discovered by Dr. B. S. Hopkins of the University of Illinois.

Athens Silintum Dr. B. 8. Hopkins University of Illinois

So This Is Politics high school play set for Tuesday

The Sophomore Junior group presents So This Is Politics directed by A A Nellis. Barry Conners comedy follows a woman candidate for mayor through trials and victory with music by the high school band. Performances at the High School Auditorium Tuesday November 24 at 7 30 p m. Reserved seats available from the superintendent's office.

A. A. Nellis Barry Conners

Farm Institute Starts Friday At Marshfield

Waterloo Community Institute holds a two day program Friday and Saturday November 20 and 21 in Marshfield. Rev Ray Huff will give the invocation and Reverend Hoon offers the benediction. Mrs Florence Cartwright of Delaware and Mr Nobis of Amelia headline talks on parenting farms and community life with music by the high school orchestra and Jack Sickels and Charles Hawk.

New Marshfield Waterloo Community Institute Ray Huff Hoon High «Choo Jack Sickels Charles Hawk Florence Cartwright Delaware

Specialist To Examine Paralysis Victims From Athens County

Three children from Greens Run Athens County left crippled by infant paralysis will go to Columbus on Thursday for examination by Dr Edward Harlan Wilson orthopedic specialist If needed they may be admitted to Children's Hospital for treatment The children are Carl Howard Rolland Slisher Chauncey Richard McNutt

Athens County Columbus Edward Harlan Wilson Children's Hospital Carl Howard Rolland Slisher Chauncey Richard McNutt Greens Run

Smith Sues for Divorce Custody and Support in Athens Co

Virginia W. Smith petitions Athens County Common Pleas Court against Ralph Smith seeking divorce custody of a minor child and child support. She alleges cruelty and gross neglect of duty in the filing.

Virginia W. Smith Athens County

Windle Pleads Guilty in Break-In Case

Raymond Windle appeared before Judge C. F. Rowland and changed his plea to guilty on a breaking and entering charge. He is to be sentenced Thursday.

Raymond Windle C. F. Rowland Athens County

Celebrators Admit Guilt in New Marshfield Bombings

Four of five men from New Marshfield pleaded guilty to malicious destruction of property after explosions damaged over 50 windows including the Masonic Temple and Christian Church. They were fined 10 dollars with costs, suspended on payment of all damages and prosecution costs. Deputy sheriffs tied the blasts to election night celebrations.

New Marshfield T. R. Bennett William Bridge Tommy Wise Paul Gilham Guy Burkett Reese Densmore Bennett I. R. Jones B. and O. Railroad Co Masonic Temple Christian Church Karl Gardner Frank Joyce Bridge and Wise

Trucker Tax Warning Clarifies PUCO Permit Holders

PUCO permit holders labeled with contract after PUCO and a number are contract carriers and must pay sales tax on all truck related purchases. R M Winegardner warns vendors and truckers in Athens that many sales were tax free due to misperceptions. He cites repair parts tires oils greases and other equipment as taxable items.

Public Utilities Commission of Ohio R. M. Winegardner Security Bank Athens Winegardner PUCO

Diphtheria case reported in Dover Township

Athens County Health Office reports a diphtheria case in Dover Township. Herman Seaman of Millfield, son of Frank Seaman, is ill with the disease.

Athens County Health Office Dover Township Herman Seaman Frank Seaman Millfield

Relief Orders Worth 1385 Await Redemption in Athens

Athens County merchants hold orders totaling 1385.30 issued since December 1 to relief clients for food purchases. Merchants have not redeemed them at the relief office. Relief Director Clarence E. Green warns the relief law ends this year and urges merchants to surrender the unpaid orders immediately.

Athens County Clarence E. Green Green

Girls Chosen For Positions In Glee Club

Miss L. Louise Davidson announced eighth and ninth grade girls selected for the Junior High School Girls Glee Club. Named are Frances Malone, Carrie Nicholson, Betty Bird, Norma Easler, Gloria Davis, and others. The group will perform at the Thanksgiving Assembly at the high school on Wednesday November 25. This marks the first appearance of the semester.

L. Louise Davidson Athens Eugenia Kresge Jean Tompkins Esther Phillips Thelma Sams Norma Gibson Jeanette Laird Mary Roach Elizabeth Lavelle Ruth Hammerle Helen Minameyer Bernadine Harnell Kathleen Orr Lois Sickels Phyllis Bean Kathleen McDaniel Joan Woolley Betty Mapes Jean Kilpatrick Mary Figgins Betty Pinkerton Evelyn Edmundson Glee Club

Damp Air Bogey Ridiculed in Tuberculosis Fight

Dr. Robert G. Patterson urged mass education and early tuberculin testing as vital to preventing TB. He warned against the damp air bogey and noted no immunity, calling for widespread testing and isolation to prevent spread. The Athens Christmas Seal drive funds anti TB work. sales start Thanksgiving weekend.

Robert G. Patterson Ohio Public Health Association Ohio University Alpha Kappa Delta National Sociology Honorary Athens Ohio Arizona Patterson

Ohio State Alumni To Meet on Dec. 3

An Ohio State University Association of Athens County executive committee planned observing the annual Ohio State Day with a dinner on Thursday December 3. Alumni and former students will receive invitation cards and are asked to call secretary Mrs H R McVay at 21594 if not listed.

Ohio State University Association of Athens County Ohio State H. R. McVay

Gorham Files Tax Suit Over Jacksonville Property

County Treasurer G D Gorham files in Athens County Common Pleas to recover 189 29 in special assessments and 158 75 in taxes on Hartnell Siden Stricker property in Jacksonville. Petition seeks sheriff sale to satisfy the claim.

Hartnell Sidenstricker Jacksonville Athens County Common Pleas Court G. D. Gorham

Endo-Corn Ad Promises Quick Pain Relief

An Athens Pharmacy ad touts Endo-Corn as fast relief for corn pain with a claim to end corn issues. It emphasizes a dramatic price cut from $50 to fifty cents and urges immediate purchase.

Athens

Torch and Cresset Elect Fall Honorary Members

Torch and Cresset at Ohio University announced fall appointments to their honorary societies. New Cresset members include Betty McClure Athens Francis Hill Massillon Marjorie Brown Williamsfield Leona Paltrowitz Elmira N Y Louise Beck Martins Ferry. New Torch members are Albert Bergesen Valley Stream Robert Fehlman Canton Ray Keesey Cadiz James Whitehill Meadville Pa and Paul Brink Lima.

Cresset Torch Ohio University Memorial Auditorium Betty McClure Athens Francis Hill Massillon Marjorie Brown Williamsfield Leona Paltrowitz Elmira N. Y Louise Beck Martins Ferry Albert Bergesen Valley Stream Robert Fehlman Canton Ray Keesey Cadiz James Whitehill Meadville Paul Brink Lima

Evangelistic Services At Redtown Free Methodist Church

Evangelistic services progress each evening at 7 at the Redtown Free Methodist Church with Rev. R. O. Lemons preaching. Services continue through November 29. No living bird species have teeth.

Redtown Free Methodist Church R. 0 Lemons

Logan Kiwanians To Entertain Revue Cast

Logan Kiwanians postponed their meeting to Thursday evening for a dinner with the Lucille Elmore Revue cast arriving to perform at the high school auditorium as the opening number in a four show series. The event raises funds for the crippled children fund.

Logan — Kiwanians Lucille Elmore Miss Elmore and Company Kiwanians

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