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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1935
Page
5
A terse entry reports an incident at Mywtl involving Muse Ye Led in spit. Details are sparse with only the location and actor named, suggesting a minor altercation or confrontation without further context or official conclusions.
Athens council postponed action on parking limits on two streets and safety measures near Episcopal Church Alley. The meeting also discussed garbage disposal options, sewer and electric line projects, and new building walk construction with private funding and federal assistance potential.
A terse public notice indicates property linked to Athens is involved in an official action. The document cites a leading firm and references a forthcoming sale to settle claims. Authorities specify location and implied deadlines.
Farmers and flood victims from the Upper Hocking and Rush Creek Valleys will gather at Sugar Grove High School Thursday night. H. H. Hughes leads the State Water Conservation Board effort to start a water control program with board representatives presenting reports and gathering flood loss data for federal funding.
Modern Woodmen of America members from Athens Meigs Vinton and Gallia counties will attend a Sunday picnic at the Athens County Fair grounds. Uniform drills speeches music contests including a tug of war and other events are planned with an amplifying system. Members and families are invited to bring basket lunches.
Ohio barbers renewing licenses for 1936 must file at Athens County Auditor C. O. Gibson in the courthouse by September 1. Each application requires a $2 fee and a certificate that the barber is not infected with any contagious disease.
Floyd McDaniel was fined five dollars and costs by Mayor Len McCune after pleading guilty to reckless driving on Court Street. Costs were suspended. Lewis Skinner and Homer Cesey were each fined five dollars and costs on intoxication charges. arrests were by Police Captain Charles Maple and Patrolman Lesle Bradfield.
In probate court Bert R Angle is named administrator of the estate of the late David Walburn of Athens Road.
Togarmah Rizer of Nelsonville and Martha Smith of Chauncey, both aged 29 and 14, are named in marriage license records alongside Bernard Stanley aged 25 of The Plains marrying Mildred Estle aged 21, also of The Plains. The notices list parents as Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Rizer, Mrs. Anna Smith, Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Stanley, and Mr. and Mrs. William H. Estie.
Enrollment for the three week post summer term at Ohio University reached 379, up from 305 last year. Registrar Frank B. Dilley said most students are school teachers who must attend six days weekly to earn three hours of credit per day. Twenty seven faculty members teach during the session. a $5 registration fee is charged per credit hour. Today was the last day for registration.
J. J. Cromley of the Ohio State Experiment Station at Wooster spoke to the Athens Rotary Club at Hotel Berry about forest care. He urged removing weed trees to allow growth and preserving strong trees to rebuild forests with minimal financial risk.
Alva D Hannum 67 died at 6 pm after an apoplectic stroke four days earlier at Bhesstering Arms Hospital. Born in Long Bottom Meigs County he taught 33 years retiring 11 years ago. He lived in Athens four years belonged to Christian Church 3 years. Survived by wife Emma R Hannum son Dane M Hannum two grandchildren four brothers and three sisters. Funeral Wednesday at 2 30 pm in the Christian Church with Rev. Reed J Downs officiating burial in Long Bottom.
Elmer G Biddison assistant engineer and former county treasurer is in critical condition atSheltering Arms Hospital after an appendectomy on Sunday. He has long served with County Engineer J W Wilson and the Biddison family home is at 22 Franklin Avenue.
Athens County youths passed the CCC physicals at Camp Athens and were enrolled in Company 3518 at Camp SCS-20 New Lexington. They will likely stay a week or two before transfer to a West Virginia camp and receive lodging meals and $30 monthly, with $25 sent to families. Six applicants were rejected and six alternates chosen to fill vacancies.
Dr Eric Cogan of Athens told the Kiwanis Club that the Italo Ethiopian crisis is an excuse for Italy to test a large army. He described Ethiopia as primitive land with poor health conditions and noted Mussolini may seek broader aims while European powers hedge their positions. He recalled historical clashes and warned war could broaden, given Italy’s eagerness to press claims in Africa. Dr Cogan lives at 238 East State Street.
A strong turnout for Athens High School band positions was reported by Froya Prince the new music director. He noted a ready class of beginners and an influx of advanced pupils ready to start.
High school students may still join instrumental music. contact Prince to enroll. New instructor urges immediate report as summer classes are planned to begin by Wednesday.
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