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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1946

Page

5

Rent Control Hearings Scrutiny of Athens County Regulations

The Athens County rent control program faced a two hour Q and A session at the Berry Hotel with over 50 attendees including attorneys, officials, and landlords. Officials defended wartime emergency provisions under the Emergency Price Control Act and outlined 14 exceptions for rent adjustments, noting ceilings began Sept 1 and a 1946 Jan 1 base.

Athens County Berry Hotel OPA Worstell Bldg Bureau of Labor Statistics

Average Farm Yield Predicted in County August

Athens County farmers are forecast to have average yields despite a bad weather season said Wesley S. Green assistant county extension agent after surveying crops. He notes hay will feed cattle through winter though excessive rain hurt some pastures and bottom lands may underperform. Late planted corn may require more growing weather and some corn will be silage. Apple yields vary with spring frosts and milk production is expected to top 1944 but stay below 1945 statewide. Hovt Williams sues for divorce from Altha Williams for gross neglect of duty. couple married August 26 1920 at Hollister and have two children aged 16 and ? Eight. City parking meters collected 1736 74 in August from 200 meters, down from July. payments to Dual Parking Company Canton Ohio continue with installments remaining.

Athens County Wesley S. Green Green Mr Green Hovt Williams Altha Willliams Hollister George R Evans Safety Service Evans Dual Parking Company Canton

Accounting Firm Opens Athens Office

The firm of Nern and Poling, Accountants and Auditors, announced the opening of their Athens office. Howard C Kern, a certified public accountant for 25 years, heads the firm with prior experience at Ernst and Ernst and Fox and Nern. W S Brunson Poling, a Parkersburg head, brings tax division and revenue bureau experience.

Nern and Poling Howard C Kern Pennsylvania Ohio Nern Ernst and Ernst Pittsburgh Wheeling Fox and Nern Owl Cits Parkersburg W S Brunson Collector of Internal Revenue Department of Unemployment Compensation West Virginia

Shelterings Arms Hospital Notes Inklings Of Admissions

Admissions list includes Audrey Harvey Athens major surgery Jane Ryan Athens medical Mrs Vesta Chapman Nelsonville major surgery and others. Discharges note Mrs R D Warren Wellston Mrs Frederick Steinmetz Millfield Mrs Edward Schmidt Athens and more. Milo Bean 64 Athens fined 83 and costs after pleading guilty to intoxication. arrested on Court St by police.

Audrey Harvey Athens Vesta Chapman Nelsonville Jane Ryan R D Warren Wellston Frederick Steinmetz Millfield Edward Schmidt Ralph West Albany Hubert Bezdek Madge McVey Albans Pearl Russell Racine Gladys Coen Milo Bean Wall Street Franz Woodworth Doon Court St

Markets Stock Selling Slow in India Market

Market activity remained cautious as investors clarified price disputes and sector concerns. A few issues moved against the trend, but most clients held a cautious stance amid ongoing price and supply worries affecting deal flow.

Inday Adda T

Rent controls and eviction rules spark landlord concerns

The article outlines landlords’ complaints about partial repairs and losses under rent rules. It notes a large operator seeking a financial statement to petition for adjustment, eviction procedures needing clearance, and a suggested Ohio University room rent scale as a guide. Officials stress the scale is a suggestion and inspection will assess comparability. Local officials, including Edward F Wagner and staff, present.

Edward F Wagner Columbus Joseph Falkenbach Walter Hill John Barton Fred E Schroeder Max Brown Gallipolis

High School FHA Club Elects Officers at Athens High

Clirs Rice was elected president of the Future Homemakers of America Club at Athens High School. Ruth Blazer is vice president and Glenna Yeager secretary with Low Morrison treasurer. June Beal serves as reporter and retiring president presided. The next meeting will be October 14 at City Park with Ruth Giesen as faculty advisor.

Clris Rice Future Homemakers of America Athens High School National Home Economics Homemakers Clubs Ruth Blazer Glenna Yeager Low Morrison June Beal Ruth Giesen City Park

Marriage Licenses Listed in Athens Area Records

Leonard Brown 23 of Athens Route 5 and Evelyn McGraner of Athens Route 2. Kenneth Sisson of 335 Carpenter and Phyllis Prince 25 of Alany. Mercury hits 53 and climbs to 86 degrees yesterday then cools to 47 last night. Tonight at 8 pm the Mens Brotherhood of The Plains Methodist Church meets, all men welcome.

Leonard Brown Athens Evelyn McGraner Kenneth Sisson Carpenter Phyllis Prince Alany C . France Mens Brotherhood of the Plains Methodist Church

Mrs Ella Slutz Rites Set At First Methodist

Funeral services for Mrs Ella Eckman Slutz 82 who died Monday in a Port Clinton Ohio hospital will be held Thursday at 1 30 am at the First Methodist Church by Rev Harold F Kellogg. She widow of Rev W L Slutz D D former pastor here 1903 to 1907.

Ella Eckman Slutz Port Clinton First Methodist Church Harold F Kellogg Slutz W L Slutz Athens Samuel Whiley Farmers’ and Citizens’ Bank Eagle Machine Co Lancaster Athens City Raymond M . Slutz Mary Eleanor Slutz Cincinnati Dorothy Garrison Blanchester Nancy Lee Garrison

Oak Hill Man Fined $25 in Drunk Driving Case

Ald Burnsides of Oak Hill was arraigned and fined 25 dollars plus costs in Mayor Woodworths Court after pleading guilty to operating an automobile under the influence. Police said the incident began with an early investigation when the parked car was found near the highway in Athens. Four other passengers in the car were released.

Donald M Burnsides Oak Hill Franz Woodworths Court St. Athens

Shade Fair At Shade High Set For All Day Friday

The annual Shade Fair at Shade High School grounds will be held Friday September 20 with an all day program. Cash prizes up to 200 for horse pulling and pony races. Farm produce handwork canned goods and flowers exhibited in the gym while poultry and livestock judged outside. Games and stunts for youth with cash awards. Home Economics Dept to run refreshments featuring chicken sandwiches pie and cake. Fair Board members and department heads listed.

Shade High School U Action Athens County Earl Cowan Charles Bono Lora Dougan Ray Wingett

DAV to Sell Forget-me-nots For Disabled Vets

Governor Lausches proclamation designates Sept 20 and 21 for the sale observed in Athens by the Conrath Bean Chapter of Disabled American Veterans. Ernest McGrane says high school girls will sell the flowers and the effort supports war-time disabled veterans through DAV benefits programs.

Frank J Lausches Athens Conrath Bean Ernest McGrane McGrane America

Services Begin Tonight at First Church of God

A series of special services starts tonight at the First Church of God on Hocking Street led by Rev. Wille am Ray from Pine, Missouri. The Rex Mi Ray will speak each evening through Sunday at 7 30 pm and again Sunday at 9 50 am. The public is invited to all services.

Church of God Hocking St Wille Am Ray Pine Rex Mi Ray

Farm Income Gains Highlight Marginal Areas and Age Shift

An agricultural briefing notes farm income averaging about 730 dollars per farm with 60 percent used for family consumption. It warns that only 20 percent of county land is cultivated and that production per acre must rise as many farmers age and leave, with 27 percent of land deemed unsuitable for farming and marginal areas expanding.

Warner Green

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