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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1935
Page
11
Heavy rains swelled tributaries feeding the Ohio as the Chickamauga and Old Kgger overran banks. Bridges washed out and farms flooded while debris rushed downstream toward the river. A wagon bed carried by Chickamauga Creek sank amid the rising floodwaters.
In Gallipolis a storm drove a large shepherd dog through a screen door and hospital halls, alarming patients and staff. Police Chief John Fraley said he shot the animal when it attacked him. George Lear claimed the dog, storm fearful, escaped its bonds before being claimed.
H. W. Nixon was appointed WPA engineer to replace O. O. Klafter FERA engineer who returned to Columbus. Nixon previously served as FERA engineer in Meigs County and now takes over the local relief setup in Gallipolis.
Baughman named as respondent in divorce action filed by Orville Baughman in Common Pleas Court Athens County Ohio Cause No 16228 with hearing slated after August 16. Probate Court lists numerous estates with accounts filed from July 1935 to August 1935 and sets hearing for September 3 1935. interested parties may file exceptions by that date. judge is B Johnson.
The Probate Court suspends hearings on inventories and appraisements for the estates of Samuel M. Kasler Edward Minister Ernest E Kennedy Benjamin Ball Samuel K Mardis Charlies L Baird. Interested parties may file written exceptions by July 24 1935, with hearings to begin July 24 and continue daily until final disposition. Probate Judge M Johnson Athens County Ohio.
Gallipolis prepares for the Tenth Annual Outboard Regatta and Air Show on Sunday August 25 with a special cadet postmark service. A. K. Merriman postmaster says stamps will feature O McIntyre Billy Ireland the 1919 Lincoln Beachy pusher plane and the Human Bat. Aviator Clem Sohn returns as the Human Bat leaping from a high winged contraption to thrill about 40 000 spectators. Harry Sievers of Standard Oil will aid in coordinating the event having logged over 500 000 air miles.
The Common Pleas Court of Athens County Ohio orders a public auction for a parcel in Nelsonville on September 9, 1935 at 1:30 PM. The lot, part of Inlot No 32, was conveyed to Cynthia Webb and later to John W. Scott, with the sale appraised at 2700 dollars. The property lies on West Washington Street and will be sold to satisfy a partition order. Cash only day of sale. Charles Stratton, Sheriff.
State of Ohio Division of Insurance notices certify The Federal Life and Casualty Company of Detroit and The National Grange Mutual Liability Company of Keene have complied with state laws and are authorized to transact insurance in Ohio and New Hampshire. Financials for 1934 show assets and liabilities, reserves, and income figures, with official seals and signatures of Supt. Robert L. Bowen.
Radio listings for August 21 show President Roosevelt scheduled to address Boy Scout groups on NBC and CBS. Evening programs include interviews, orchestras, and light opera from WEAF WABC and WJZ, with weekend lineup notes and a Saratoga Springs Race broadcast.
In early career Sievers taught himself to land after his instructor vanished. He barnstormed the nation performing aerial acrobatics and proved a leading air mail pilot on the Cleveland to Pittsburgh route. A $900 purse awaits the outboard race winner. Two new trophies honor C. O. McIntyre and Billy Ireland as Gallipolis favorites. The program features 24 events in an air and water dual program, including a pusher plane flight and a mass parachute jump of five from one ship.
Mrs. Garnet Parker Erwin of Columbus, formerly of Gallipolis, published two piano solos for young students “Hi Ho On Tiptoe” and “Whipperwill.” The pieces feature simple melodies and extra-size notes on a large-scale staff to aid early readers.
A. F. DeWorth, formerly horticulturist at the Ohio Hospital for Epileptics, is named director of the Phipps Conservatory and horticultural consultant for the Pittsburgh Park System. He will base at Schenley Park and take the post mid month. The conservatory is said to be the largest in the United States and is endowed with 15 million dollars by the Buhl Foundation. DeWorth left Gallipolis about a year ago to become chief gardener at the Veterans Hospital Chillieothe.
GALLIPOLIS Dravo Wellston Chambers clash moves from last Friday to tonight at the Silver Bridge. Jackson County champs Chambers seek to extend dominance beyond their district as Dravo, after an 11 to 1 win over Pt. Pleasant, brings full strength. Diggins and Holley expected to start for Dravo with Grimes and Hayes as substitutes. A four or five inning capper between the winner and Silver Bridge girls’ nine is planned as a side attraction.
On a film set a dangerous dive test leads to Lolita Montez vanishing beneath the lake. Bret Paul and Peter Fragonet race to her aid as Drann and the crew scramble for the shot, ending with Fragonet rescuing Montez and Paul saving the moment.
Gallipolis reports Rev J J Stephenson among speakers for the annual Bidwell Porter Park bean dinner on Saturday. The event includes speeches dinners and a ball game between Crown City and Bidwell, part of a three game series with one win each so far.
Harry J. Bailes 24 son of Mr and Mrs T H Bailes Evergreen Springfield Township recently passed the state bar exam. A Bidwell Porter High School graduate he attended Ohio University Northern University and the University of Illinois.
Harry L Hopkins appoints Mrs. Zetta Jewel Miller of Kingwood West Virginia as regional director of women's activities for District No 2 covering Ohio Pennsylvania Kentucky West Virginia and New Jersey.
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