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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1939
Page
5
The temperature in Athens fell to 31 degrees last night, the coldest recorded this fall, surpassing a low of 41 on Oct. 1. Thursday’s high reached 68 degrees, and by noon today the mercury hovered around 61.
David Davis age 69 died at his home three miles west of Albany early Friday after a long illness. He is survived by widow Polly Woodrum Davis and eight children: Ronnie Davis, Virginia Hooten, Alta Sisson of Cincinnati, Lem Davis, Dora Canode, Mall Davis of Columbus, Emzie Davis of Griffithsville, W Va, Helen McGee of Bradcliff. Funeral services set for Sunday at 2 PM at the Temple Church.
At Sheltering Arms Mrs. John Cline 435 East State Street had emergency appendectomy last night. William Eddy 14 East State Street had tonsils removed this morning. Mrs Grace Jeffers Athens Route Five had major surgery this morning. Mrs Lucille Mount Sugar Creek was admitted last night for medical treatment.
The Carseytown Town House Church near Carseytown will hold a noon basket dinner Sunday at the church. Rev. Perry Lucas will conduct all day services. Everyone is welcome.
Dr. J Herman Baughn will preach at Union Chapel at 9 30 a m Sunday and at New Marshfield Methodist Church at 10 30.
Service Director Bart David urged Athens residents to conserve water due to dry weather. He warned wells are underproducing and asked citizens to stop sprinkling and use only water needed for household use to ensure adequate supply for daily needs and firefighting.
F J Taylor Athens County schools superintendent warned at a 157-member Athens County Teachers Association dinner that the Bigelow pension amendment, if approved in November, would cripple school funding. He cited reduced state revenues, a first mortgage on all tax dollars, and shifting maintenance costs to local governments. Rev. Neil Crawford urged hope in a troubled era. Delegates to the Southeastern Ohio Education Association were named for Oct 26-27. next meeting set for December.
The relief order schedule covers the second half of October with dates October 16 and 17. Townships and times are listed for Waterloo Lee Alexander Lodi Ames Bern York Buchtel Trimble Dover Canaan Rome Carthage Troy and Athens Townships. Heads of families must apply in person and sign for the orders to avoid the orders being returned to the office.
An Athens County Emergency Council was formed to fight the Bigelow amendments. Leadership named includes L. W. Roberts president and Mrs. W. L. Gard vice president with Ott L. Hoisington as field agent. Headquarters opened in Security Bank Building with daily hours 9 am to 4 pm and a contact line.
Dr. George T. Scott, secretary of the Board of Foreign Missions, will speak on What Happened at Madras Conference at 7 30 this evening. Rev. E F Moore, returned missionary from India, will also appear. Public invited.
George Gandee of Glen Ebon was arraigned before Magistrate T. R. Bennett on assault and battery charges after a late Thursday arrest by Deputies B. C. Day and Charles Evans. He pleaded not guilty and was released on a $100 bond after the arraignment, following a fight with his brother-in-law Frank Gregg of Glen Ebon who filed the complaint.
Athens High School opened its assembly with Strauss Tales of the Vienna Woods and Brahms Hungarian Dance No 5 directed by Floyd Prince. Kathleen McDaniel sang Only a Rose with Mary Ellen Figgins. Paul Gordon promised a good game and victory. Jack Beasley announced new cheerleaders and the band closed with Sons of the Black and Red featuring a trumpet trio.
In England during 1938 around 13 million milk bottles were misplaced. Each bottle cost about six cents, adding to widespread concern over dairy distribution and consumer impact.
John Lee Vere Ridge was arrested at his home late Thursday by Sheriff Charles Bayless on charges filed in Hocking County. He was taken to Logan later by county authorities.
The East Side Elementary fifth graders organized the Eagles Club to promote good citizenship. Sixteen rules govern members with suspension and badge loss for violations. Officers are Hubert Frebault, Joe Truipo, Tom Dowler, Marjory McConkey, Jo Ann Paterna, with an advisory council including Nancy Smith, Benson Roberts, Judith King, and Jo Ellen Young. Members were initiated in a candlelight ceremony with new members receiving white leather badges and eagle pins.
Rev. Neil Crawford will preach What Christ Means to Me at 10 15 Sunday service. Junior High Society meets at 6 p m led by Mrs. Floyd Emrick. High School Society meets at 6 led by Mr and Mrs Guy Vandress. Quadrangle Club gathers at the parsonage at 745.
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