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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1937

Page

5

Nelsonville bond sale blocked by court motion

A Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co seeks a restraining order to halt Nelsonville's 90 000 mortgage revenue bond sale to fund a municipal electric plant improvement. The hearing before Judge Rowland continued with arguments over constitutionality bidding and security of the bonds. The sale is scheduled for Saturday and the court postponed ruling.

Athens Messenger Athens Ohio Company 1 Nelsonville Bond Sa Coluubus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Nelsonville O. F. Rowland Athens County Common Pleas Court Columbus Law Firm Henderson, Burr, Randall and Porter Jones, Jones and Erskine Mettler Harry Mettler Rowland

Gilmore Speaks at Junior High Thanksgiving Assembly

Principal S. E. Gilmore led a morning assembly at the Junior High School on the significance of Thanksgiving. Students praised medical science freedom of worship and home in the United States while the Girls Glee Club Ninth Grade Music Class performed.

S. E. Gilmore James Robert Williams Dorothy Ann Pearson Jane Finsterwald

Waffles and Griddle Cakes Recipe Method

A historic recipe notes cooking waffles as cousins of griddle cakes. It lists 2 cups milk 1 cup boiled rice 2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 2 beaten eggs and instructs mixing milk with rice then combining with flour and eggs, beating thoroughly, and cooking as griddle cakes.

Collision near Coolville injures Hughes on route junction

A Hughes couple from Bethel Ridge traveling to Pomeroy ditched at the Routes 7 and 50 junction to avoid a collision with a Penrose rose car. Mrs Hughes sustained injuries as Mr Penrose's party drove from Columbus toward Coolville.

Coolville

French Pancakes For Dessert Recipe

Mixed recipe instructions describe making French pancakes with eggs milk cane syrup and salt. The batter is beaten five minutes then fried into thin cakes and served hot with fruits or sweets and powdered sugar.

Athens Credit Bureau Joins National Credit Network

The Athens Credit Bureau announced its acceptance into the Associated Credit Bureaus of America, a 1250-member group serving 60 000 communities. Manager Oscar Fulton noted local merchants now subscribe widely, with 7000+ cards on file and improving accounts receivable across the area.

Athens Credit Bureau National Associated Credit Bureaus of America Athens Fulton

Washington County Roads Get Major WPA Start

Two WPA projects totaling more than 602 687 dollars begin in District Three under WPA director L C Gibson. The Washington County road plan covers grading drainage widening and surfacing plus bridge work and repairs. In Marietta street reconstruction costs about 79 603 dollars with digging grading widening surfacing sidewalks and repairs to improve hazardous gravel streets and narrow sections. Dr Delporte of the Belgian National Observatory found a tiny planet last February shifting known planetary distances.

WPA L. C. Gibson Washington County City of Marietta Delporte Belgian National Observatory

135 Enrolled In CCC Camps In Ohio

Ohio exceeded its CCC enrollment quota with 135 Athens County youths joining after a rigorous physical. J Otis Garber announced a total of 5401 accepted nationwide, above the 5150 state target, due to broader eligibility.

Ohio Civilian Conservation Corps J. Otis Garber CCC Selection Department of Labor Washington State of CCC Garber Fred C. Shafer Athens County

Rifle Marksmanship Matches Planned by 166th Infantry

Headquarters Company of the 166th Infantry Ohio National Guard schedules eight rifle matches over four months after drill. Groups split by skill set with Lt. Everett E. Barnhart and Sgt. Major Clifford Huggins overseeing sections. Battalion inspection and inventory planned for next Monday under Major Robert H. Drake.

Headquarters Co 166Th Infantry Ohio National Guard Harold Chadwick Everett E. Barnhart Clifford Huggins Charles Rider Jess Coss John Rhoades Athens Chadwick Barnhart Columbus Robert H. Drake Zanesville

Relief People Thank Bond Issue Voters

A seven member committee representing direct relief recipients in Athens County thanked voters for approving the relief bond issue in November. The group announced a meeting for Monday November 29 at 10 am in Athens City Hall, led by committee chairman John L. Southard.

Athens County Athens City Hall John L. Southard

Chest Officials Criticize Conflicting Solicitations

Community Chest officials criticized competing solicitations as harmful to the drive. They argue the public is asked to give substantially once for all and worry recurring appeals undermine the Chest’s principle. They defend prior large donations by individuals and businesses and urge relief from further requests.

Chevrolet Managers Meet in Hotel Here

Thirty five men attended the monthly meeting of parts and service managers of Chevrolet dealers in the Athens area at Hotel Berry. E H Ennis led a discussion on mechanical problems and dealer service improvements. Seven men earned approved diplomas after examinations at the course's end. Clarence McDonald Howard Linscott Francis Efaw Kenneth Bean Arch Cullum all of McFarland's Chevrolet Athens S E Watkins Ullmark Chevrolet Glouster and Henderson Wolfe J A Fickel Chevrolet Logan.

Athens Hotel Berry E. H. Ennis Charleston W. Va Clarence McDonald Howard Linscott Francis Efaw Kenneth Bean Arch Cullum McFarland's Chevrolet S. E. Watkins Ullmark Chevrolet Glouster Henderson Wolfe J. A. Fickel Chevrolet Logan

Community Chest Surpasses Goal In Athens Drive

Gordon K. Bush president of the Athens Community Welfare Association praises the drive’s success and the work of Captain Palmer and his staff. The seven agencies including Boy Scouts Girl Scouts Red Cross and YWCA will receive operating funds as pledges are analyzed for final allocations.

Gordon K. Bush Athens Community Welfare Association Bush Captain Palmer Mr. Bush Association Boy Scouts Girl Scouts Red Cross Child Health and Protection Committee Hospital Fund Salvation Army YWCA

Alleniu Capsules Claim Fast Relief for Gout

Claim of swift, safe cure for stubborn rheumatism and gout with Alleniu Capsules. Advertised as powerful yet harmless, capsules to be taken as directed with pain relief promised in 48 hours. Price one dollar.

Mrs Ruth Martin and others undergo major surgery at Sheltering Arms

Mrs Ruth Martin of Athens Route 6 and Mrs John Duncan of Albany Route 2 had major operations at Sheltering Arms Hospital on Tuesday. Mrs Lola Williams of Athens Route 2 also had a major surgery Tuesday night. Mrs Earl Tarlton of Chauncey was discharged Tuesday.

Ruth Martin Athens John Duncan Albany Sheltering Arms Hospital Lola Williams Earl Tarlton Chauncey

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