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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1935
Page
10
Hollywood report details a film set requiring a large crew and specialized staff for a single scene. It outlines roles from director to makeup artist, prop man, and stand-ins, plus the use of stunt performers for dangerous moments.
Clarks Chapel held a Sunday reunion with many attendees from afar. A 10 o clock Sunday School, 1 PM program by Primary and Sunshine Class, sermon by Rev Ward Findford, and a noon potluck meal under oaks followed. Several locals and guests contributed talks, readings, and music throughout the afternoon by local groups and visitors.
Silver Ridge notices a string of family visits and homecomings. Ralph Perrish and family return to Derrey Pen with Walter Tuttle visiting. The Shafer family enjoy time with Betzing and Harper households in Sumner and Athens.
A Saturday night dog attack on a Grass Run Side Hill Farm flock owned by William Nicholson killed nine sheep and injured twelve. Nearby residents and visitors include Jasper Robinson at Dela ware hay work, and many relatives gathered for family events and travels across West Virginia, Ohio, and Canada.
A New England couple celebrated their thirty sixth wedding anniversary with a Sunday surprise at their home, dinner served cafeteria style. The Copelands and relatives were involved including Peggy Ann Copeland and the Linyd Copeland family. Nearby social visits and a funeral in Loveland are noted along with CCC workers at Camp Athens aiding Arthur Copeland's farm. Charles Kiiszley, longtime secretary of the State Utilities Commission, announced a bid for state treasurer in the Democratic primary.
Reverend Lenz filled his regular appointment here Sunday night. Mr and Mrs Lisle White and son Robby spent Friday and Saturday with Harley White family in Malta. Bernard White visited the Cummins parents. Clarence Rathburn of Columbus returned for a few weeks. Amos White and Elmer White attended the Mt Hermon home coming. Fern Robinson of Athens visits Mrs Little France. Clarence White heads to South Webster for work. Norrick Matson and Debert paint Broadwell A B Church. Harold Miller visits his grandparents William and Youne.
Homer Royer 85 a former grocer recently employed in a factory was killed after being struck by a Pennsylvania passenger train while walking to his job in Urbana.
State Utilities Commission records indicate the Cincinnati and Lake Erie Railroad was involved in accidents in 1934 that killed 10 people and injured 140. The text also oddly notes cheese consumption per capita at about 4.39 pounds.
The article details a Saturday Summer Round-up at Columbia School directed by the PTA, plus multiple community happenings. Pre-school medical checks by Dr. Ellis, family visits, church activities, reunions, jury duty, hospital care for Obert Markins, and local travels are listed along with anniversaries and upcoming picnics.
DYESVILLE The Laurels conferred the Second and Third Degrees on Wayne Caster Saturday night. A reception for Columbia teachers will be held in connection with the Booster Meeting on Sept 3. The gathering was open to visitors with a literary hour led by Wanetta Radekin. J A Turner spoke on Niagara Falls. Clyde Morris performed a pantomime. Eleven stunts included hand shaking contests and ring throwing with prizes. Freda Turner read The Grange Journal and Charles Bowen sang. The Fourth Degree will be conferred at the next meeting with a campfire program.
World publication activity reflects about 36,000 science journals in print. Researchers and publishers expand access as academic output rises, signaling robust scholarly communication worldwide.
An ice cream supper will be given at the Town House Church Saturday night. The Stanley family reunion will be held Sunday at Weaver Chapel. Several local residents and families are mentioned in community updates and social notices.
A fragmented world news blurb notes officials warn of multiple dangers across regions. Reports reference poisonous substances and public health concerns, with general emphasis on safety and international responses.
Portsmouth reports the shooting death of 2 year old Pet. Storey, an ambulance driver for the Toledo State Hospital, found in his automobile on city outskirts. Callander notes Hollywood interest stalls as Dr Allan Dafoe rejects overtures for the Dionne quads to co star with Herald Lloyd.
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