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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1935
Page
5
Census data show Athens County area with 2,009 farms in 1930 rising to 2,684 in the first year of operation and a sharp rise across hilly districts near cities. E C Gehres of Chillicothe notes 675 additional farms now tilled, reflecting broader agricultural expansion in the district.
The States Civil Service announces open examinations for patrol inspector with a salary of 1800 and for apprentice at 1020. Applications of active type with development and sound physical condition may be filed with the district office or the Service Commission in Washington DC by May 4 and May 13 respectively.
A year-old man from West Union suffered fatal injuries after a fall at S Mill on Wednesday. Kyle’s caregiver reported the incident and the man died from his injuries.
Three venires of petit jurors were drawn for the May term by jury commissioner E R Walker and Sheriff Charlies W Stratton. The first venire reports May 13 with 21 named jurors from Athens, Nelsonville, Coolville and surrounding areas. The second and third venires include residents from Albany Nelsonville Stewart and The Plains among others. Also reported is a church service at Hocking Street Church of God where 60 attended to set a new attendance record marked by brief remarks from Rev. Calvin B. Hanes.
Pilgrims from across Christendom began a three day vigil at Lourdes at 4 p m continuing through the grotto for peace. The event gathers Roman Catholics to pray at the renowned shrine.
Cloyd H. Mowen, 35, of Lima, was sentenced to life in the Ohio Penitentiary for a serious offense against an 11-year-old Lima girl.
The official gazette reports extraordinary expenditures totaling 100 million lire about 8.2 million dollars in recent months due to military developments in East Africa.
A star crafted from material scraps from the Athens comfort factory by a female worker rests on display at the Athens County relief office. Sixty diamond shaped swatches form a multi pointed star eight inches across, presenting a consistent five pointed appearance from any angle.
Victor D. Hill, professor of classical languages at Ohio University, was elected president of the Classical Association of the Middle West and South at its annual meeting in St. Louis. The group includes representation from 38 states and Ontario. He succeeds Dean Shipley of Washington University and has served on the association's executive committee and as editor of the Classical Journal.
Sherman McCollins of Athens was admitted Wednesday to Shelter ing Arms Hospital for a tonsil operation and was discharged the same day. P. O. Mace of Carbondale also left the hospital. Mrs. Theodore Potts was admitted Wednesday for medical treatment.
An old health warning urges kidneys to pass 3 pints of waste daily to prevent clogged 15 miles of tubules. It links acid poisoning to backache leg pains and dizziness, promoting Doan's Pills from Foster Milburn Co as a long used remedy since 40 years.
Ellis Hall on the Ohio University campus was selected to host the Athens County FERA case workers examination on Saturday at 2 30 pm. The test aims to standardize questions across counties and will be scored by state personnel. no individual ratings will be given. Applicants must be Athens County residents, 25 to 60, with a high school education, and only one per household may register.
Harry Davis pleaded guilty to intoxication Thursday before Magistrate T R Bennett. He was fined $5 and costs after arrest Wednesday by Deputy Sheriff Karl Gardner.
Athens County judge O F Rowland sheriff Charles W Stratton and attorney Hall will leave at dawn Friday for a ten day fishing expedition to Tennessee and points south. Lee Marsh of the Athens State Hospital accompanies them. They hinted at a fish fry upon their return.
Grace Armstrong, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Armstrong, Bern Township, is ill with diphtheria as health officials report. Eight scarlet fever cases remain in Athens, per Miss Viola Fell director of nursing, who notes difficulty distinguishing the diseases early and says students with eruptions may be refused school clearance unless examined during breakout.
Salvation Army prayer meeting to be held at the Army Hall Thursday night as announced by Adjt. W. W. Hinshaw. No service Friday night but other weekend meetings will occur per schedule.
Howard L. Bevis state director of finance told Ohio University Men’s Faculty Club members at a Hotel Berry dinner that interest in government is growing with this generation. He urged awareness of rising government costs and noted commerce acts as daily business norms.
The State of Ohio issued a 1055 real estate license to the partnership of Pearl Miller, The Pisine, and Elsa Graham. Justice of the Peace Miller announced the firm will conduct business from his office in the Worstell Building on Mill Street.
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