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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1936
Page
5
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Three County Common Pleas judges in Athens Morgan and Perry Counties held a motion by protesters at a hearing on a proposed sanitary district. The panel sustained the motion to strike several issues and outlined board powers and district boundaries for the project aimed at flood control water quality and sewage management.
FE C Woodworth owner of the Athens Printing Co was injured Sunday when he fell from a moving automobile on Route 75 between Mc Arthur and Logan. He was in the front seat with his son Ellis when the door flew open and he fell out suffering cuts and other injuries. He was treated by a McArthur physician and then returned home to Athens where he rested easy and was not considered in serious condition.
Five Athens County boys were accepted into the Civilian Conservation Corps and sent to Fort Knox Kentucky last week. Thomas R. Burkett Robert A. Dinsmore John R. Brubb all of New Marshfield Carl J. Ellinger Nelsonville and Allison K. May Nelsonville RT 3 will report to CCC camps in the far West under Anna Belle Haller who led the FERA selection.
Mrs Margaret Woodyard aged 68 died of a heart ailment at 1 AM at the home of her brother in Albany. Her husband Thomas Woodyard died a year ago. She leaves two brothers John W Sheppherd of Carpenter and another in the West. She lived most of her life in Albany and was a member of Albany Baptist Church. Funeral at Albany Baptist Church Wednesday at 2 PM with Rev Howard E F Warner officiating. Burial in Hebbardsville Cemetery.
Athens County candidate Roy E. Goldsberry seeks the Republican nomination for sheriff. A lifelong resident born in Lodi Township, he worked for the Hocking Valley and Erie Railroads and served as first deputy under Sheriff Stratton for 31 months before deputies were dismissed due to funding. He is married with five children, including Eugene, Drennen, Glenn, Mary Elizabeth, and David.
The Band of Love at the Salvation Army supervised by Mrs. W. W. Hinshaw, with children under 12, held an egg hunt on the hillside behind the Army Building Saturday afternoon. Thelma Coffey found the most colored eggs and won a chocolate egg prize, followed by refreshments in the basement.
Auditor Clyde Gibson offered forfeited lands for sale at the Athens County Courthouse this morning. S. S. Underwood of Trimble bought Lot 121 in Trimble for 130 dollars and Farn Russell of Glouster Route 4 purchased Lot 124 in Trimble for a similar price.
Ohio University psychologist Dr. Harvey C. Lehman told the Ohio Academy of Science in Toledo that best sellers emerge most often between ages 40 and 44. For women the peak is 35 to 39, and the graph shows a sharp rise to about 43 before declining.
Seven cases heard by magistrates over the weekend yielded five fines and two grand jury referrals. Among those fined were Joseph Strauss Zanesville for reckless operation and A G Parsons Roseville for driving while intoxicated.
Magistrate Johnson ordered one defendant held to the grand jury under a $300 bond. Donald Powell of Millfield, arrested by Constable Roy Hawk on non-support, was held to the grand jury under a $600 bond by Magistrate Johnson.
The Sons of the Legion hold a 7 o clock meeting at the K T Crossen Post rooms. Commander Roger Connor will discuss U S entry into World War and outline Legion activities for the boys squadron. The Legionnaire will be distributed and refreshments served.
The Athens County Teachers Association will hold its monthly dinner meeting at Athens Christian Church Wednesday night at 4 30. A musical program is planned with r Macfarlane of Albany in charge as president of the association.
The Cathedral of Seville, dedicated in 1402, stands as the continent’s second largest Gothic church and a monumental era landmark. Its vast nave and historic royal chapel mark a peak of medieval architecture in Spain.
Mrs. Sarah Ellis Birge mother of Mrs. F. E. Jacobs of 258 College Street died at the Jacobs home at 9 am Monday. She would have been years old Wednesday, April 15. Funeral plans will be announced later.
Tonight at the Salvation Army Hall on West Union Street Mrs. Fred Rief and her daughter Sue with a singing group present Christ's Cross and Mine in an evening program likely drawing local churchgoers and families from the area.
Employment on works projects falls across eight counties with 181 more workers laid off last week. Total jobless since the peak reaches about 9,731 on March 14 as district federal payments drop by roughly 50 000 monthly. County figures show Athens 1428 on 43 projects Gallia 668 on 26 Hocking 658 on 26 Jackson 1280 on 45 Lawrence 1650 on 47 Meigs 0 on BM projects Vinton 349 on 17 Washington 1580 on 12.
Ross Wright county agriculture agent announced soil conservation meetings in Coolville tonight and Athens Tuesday night. Fred Dorr and Edgar Dison of the county soil conservation committee speak at Coolville High School Vocational Agriculture Building at 8 pm tonight, Wright and Frank Pugh of the county self conservation committee speak at Athens Grange Hall Tuesday night.
Advertisement proclaims Dr Edwards Olive Tablets cure bad breath and improve digestion by stimulating bowels with a sugar coated vegetable formula. It advises taking one or two at bedtime for a week and notes a pleasant color and lack of laxative effects.
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