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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1935
Page
5
County officials seek a two mill road levy for five years to fund widening resurfacing and bridge work across Athens. The plan would raise about 70 000 dollars yearly from taxes and requires voter approval at the November 5 election.
Ralph Stalder of Chauncey changed his plea from not guilty to guilty as trial preparations began in Athens County Common Pleas Court. He was fined $10 with about $30 costs. The case moved up from Magistrate T R Bennett. Three witnesses were summoned for the prosecution and subpoenas issued for six defense witnesses.
A special meeting of Trimble Grange is set for Saturday night at 7 30 in the grange hall for degree work practice. On September 21 York Grange members will perform first and second degree work for six candidates at Trimble Grange.
Mrs. Georgia Parks of Los Angeles holds a part in 83.38 acres in Trimble Township Athens County. She asked County Clerk Maude Lowry about delinquent taxes and assessments. Lowry found the land belonged to the late Clarissa Tharp, Parks's mother. Overdue taxes and assessments total $781.88.
Nelsonville mayor 8 G Holland urged the Athens Kiwanis Club to back the Hocking Valley Watershed Association in flood prevention. He called for dam construction and reforestation and said a valley survey needs a $25000 federal appropriation. The newly organized association has gained support from Ohio lawmakers. Roach won the attendance prize at the club meeting.
Ruth helps Penny sort Miss Elaine's boxes and finds glamorous dresses and shoes. Ruth hopes to wear a blue crepe dress to impress John McNeill while Penny worries about secrecy and age old town gossip. Ruth brings happiness to Penny and learns Elaine's family history during a day of dress hunting and talk.
Athens County farmers, about 330 growers on 3000 acres, will be offered a four year AAA wheat program from 1936 to 1939. E. L. Wilson chairs the county allotment committee. eight farmers currently participate. The plan allows withdrawals after two years, possible contract termination by the secretary of agriculture, and a 25 percent national referendum trigger.
The Southeast Ohio Conference assigns pastors for the coming year. Rev. John Toy becomes Lancaster-Logan District superintendent, with other appointments across Jackson, Crooksville Corn ing and Belpre districts. The Logan Circuit and numerous local charges receive new pastors and assignments.
Eugene L. Vidal announced new all time highs for U S scheduled airlines in July. Airlines carried 85 193 passengers, surpassing June’s 73 896 record and logging 34 040 925 passenger miles. Domestic lines covered 5 591 550 miles and express handled 297 509 pounds, 173 452 532 express pound miles.
James Elmer Syx 51 Kimberly and Grace Irene Nice 21 Athens Route 8 daughter of Ray Nice apply. James Rutkoskie 21 Athens son of George Rutkoskie and Mildred Garrison 21 Athens daughter of Leroy Garrison file applications.
Members will meet Wednesday at 7 30 PM at the Waterloo Township cabin for a potluck supper as part of the league gathering.
Ernest Taylor of Dutch Ridge reports his corn grows to 11 feet tall, a new local record for the 1935 crop in the Dutch Ridge area. The unusual height distinguishes Taylor’s garden as the champion among growing pop corn varieties.
Athens County officials and residents spoke at a nine county hearing by the Ohio Highways Survey Committee at Marietta High School. Representatives from the Farm Bureau and Athens Chamber of Commerce described rural road conditions and truck traffic while urging improvements on routes 31 and 54 and related hazards. About 200 people attended. counties represented included Athens, Vinton, Morgan, Monroe, Gallia, Washington, Hocking, Meigs, and Noble.
Fifty five Clover Farm Store owners and family members plus Southeast Ohio Division employees visited Columbus for a tour of the David Davies Packing Co plant. The group then traveled eight miles west of Columbia to a Davies farm for a picnic dinner.
Dr. Isaac E. Ash of Ohio University urged the Athens Rotary Club that democracy must expand and capitalism be strengthened to fix social security issues. He argued for reserves in prosperity to balance authority and responsibility, warned against Communism and Fascism, and said U.S. consumption exceeds production, with steady purchasing power lifting both production and consumption.
The new Glo-Coat applier spreads coating evenly like water with no bending, soil on hands, buffing, or polishing required. It promises quick, mess free application for durable surface protection.
An open admission program will be presented Wednesday night at 7 o clock in the Alumni Memorial Auditorium on the Ohio University campus by the Emergency School Adult Education group. The program includes drama comedy and music according to sponsors. Two thousand sheep and 400 cattle were killed by hailstones in one section of the Transvaal South Africa.
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