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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1935

Page

2

Forty Athens County youths tentatively enrolled in CCC service

Forty Athens County youths were tentatively accepted for CCC service after passing a preliminary physical at Camp Athens and moved to nearby camps for further assignment in Ohio and West Virginia. Enrollment was arranged by W R Shafer with no quota restrictions. all applicants up to that point were eligible.

Athens County CCC Camp Athens Ohio West Virginia W. R. Shafer Leroy Adams R. D Errett Alexander Glouster R. D Ray E. Backus Henry C. Breese Nelsonville William K. Brooks MR. D Damon Cali, Jr Nelsonville BR. D Woodrow Cline Chauncey Carlos Collins New Marshfield Charles W. Conley Buchtel Wayne Corwin Trimble Keohn F. Davis Athena R Ernest D. Dowler New Marshfeld Hoyt Driggs Stewart RR Michael Drumbacky Daniel Dupler Mike Fade Hollister Clifford M. Fink Netmanville RR. PD Thomas R. Garfinger Charles E. Green Leonard Hammond George Kinley Charles Hutchinson Deanville John F. Johnason Jacksonville W. Edgar Jones Athens F. DD Clarence Kelley Nelsonville R. D Mike Kaufman Max Lewellyn New Yarshfield Arnold A. Lindhorn Glouster Cecil Monks Pearl Nicholson Cha Millfield Shafer

Family cares for sixteen pigs amid food regulation concerns

A two year old on the Roush farm near Athens-Pomeroy Road tended to sixteen piglets found yesterday. The Roush family frets over government food rules and warns that such a large group could attract AAA inspectors and wholesale penalties.

C. D. Roush Athens-Pomeroy Road Roush AAA

Athens County youths chosen for CCC service and Nelsonville storm sewer pledge

Nelsonville mayor S G Holland says no immediate action will be taken on the defeated $30,000 storm sewer bond issue from August. He notes enough low cost projects are on file to keep local employment steady, with WPA work extending into the coming year. He cautions against hasty action and says officials will monitor developments and pursue feasible projects while maintaining pressure with district and state authorities.

Athens County CCC Nelsonville Decal S. G. Holland Holland

Graduates Named as Ohio University Ends Summer Session

Forty seven candidates for degrees and diplomas are approved for graduation at Ohio University post summer session. No formal exercises will be held. diplomas will be given at the registrar's office on Saturday August 24. Names include Chester Barnett and Tom Battin among others from several districts.

Ohio University Frank B. Dilbcy Chester Barnett Reedsville Tom Battin Marietta Adrian Collins New Marshfield Helen Coulter Mabel Greathouse Wellston Elizabeth Guy Bremen Elizabeth Hippel Lawrence Litten Woodsfield Lawrence Modesitt Parkersburg W. Va Myrtle Slater Zanesville Edith Smith Glouster Lenna Whitmore Buchtel Virginia Colbert Athens Edith Lee Nelsonville Mabel White Jackson Bertha Willams Janet Bachelor Stockport Faye Cordray

Belmont Casket Co. recovers $535.13 judgment in cognovit note

Belmont Casket Company today secured a $535.13 judgment against Edward R. Walburn of Athene on a cognovit note. Foreclosure was authorized for Nelsonville Home and Savings Association in suit against Lewis B. Davis and Ida Davis for $3,262.05 plus interest. Several indictments were nolled by Judge O F Rowland at the request of Prosecuting Attorney Harold J Rose, including Raymond Windle petit larceny John Staten Elmer Rutter Pete Coss Donald Wright W Mayo Anderson John Davidson Earl Moore Ed Maxwell.

Belmont Casket Company Edward R. Walburn Athefe Nelsonville Home and Savings Association Iesuit Lewis B. Davis Ida Davis O. F. Rowland Harold J. Rose Raymond Windle John Staten Elmer Rutter

Local Visitors Share Time Across Bishopville and Albany

Residents from Bishopville and nearby areas hosted guests including Mr and Mrs William Withem and children in East Branch and Herman Jones of Glouster plus Mrs Mattie Hoon. Mrs Jane Radcliffe returned home at Albany after a two week visit with Mr and Mrs J M McDonald. Mr and Mrs W H Hoon entertained Rev Miles E Moon and daughter Martyn on Sunday at New Marchfield.

Bishopville William Withem East Branch Herman Jones Glouster Mattie Hoon Fred Hambe Jane Radcliffe Albany J. M. McDonald W. H. Hoon Miles E. Moon Mart New Marchfield

Woman Seeks Divorce After Alleged Abuse in Williams Case

Helen Poston Williams of Guysville files for divorce from Harry Foster Wilson alleging repeated beatings slaps choking and mistreatment of their infant son. The couple wed in Marietta in 1832 and she seeks alimony as part of the divorce action.

Helen Poston Williams Guysville Harry Foster Wilson Marietta

Motorist Fined Heavy in Athens Court

Virgil Evener 19 of Sand Ridge was fined 100 dollars and costs with six month driving suspension after pleading guilty to drunken driving and breaking glass on a public highway. He threw a partly filled bottle of legal whiskey on Route 31 near Athens. Jim Longfellow was fined 5 dollars and costs for intoxication.

Virgil Evener Sand Ridge Len B. McCune Evener F. E. Bollia Route Athena Jess Wiseman Bollin Jim Longfellow Costa McCune

Playgrounds Going Ahead Despite Salary Cut

Athens County playground directors press on as salaries were cut two weeks ago. B E Hughes notes communities are funding directors locally and praise leaders for volunteering, stressing playgrounds as a local responsibility and a test of community support.

Athens County B. E. Hughes Mughes Hughes

Millfield Man Fined For Disturbing Peace

Dan Adams of Millfield was fined $5 and costs after pleading guilty to disturbing the peace. The fine was suspended on good behavior. He was accused of abusing William Patterson with obscene language and threatening to kill him. Adams was arrested by Sheriff Charles W. Stratton.

Dan Adams T. R. Bennett Adams Millfield William Patterson Patterson Charles W. Stratton

Scouts Start Camp Sunday at Old Man's Cave

Troops 45 and 44 prepare for a camping trip beginning Sunday August 5 at Old Man's Cave. Meet tonight at 7:30 at Troop 46 headquarters. Registered Scouts include Everett Woody John Johnson Don Wachenschwan z Robert Sowers Munroe Francis Paul Wright and others.

Nelsonville Old Man's Cave Troop 46 K. of P Everett Woody John Johnson Don Earl Wachenschwanz Robert Sowers Munroe Francis Paul Wright Robert Howe Charlies Campbell Leslie Cox Donald Sanders Clarence Coakley Junior Johnson Jimmie Arnold Gilbert Smith W. D. Mender Roy Tomlinson Francis Kourt Joe Pickett T. Auflick

Joppa Area Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits

Joppa residents report extended visits with relatives in Huntington W Va and Parkersburg while others return home after short trips. Several families host guests from Akron Flora and Athens amid community illnesses and social events. Ralph McKinley and Frank Linscott were fined five dollars each for intoxication at Amesville justice court.

Ralph McKinley Frank Linscott George D. King Amesville

Denies Paternity Charge in Glouster Case

Aloysis Reshara of Glouster pleads not guilty to a paternity charge in Magistrate T R Bennett's court. Bound over to the common pleas court under a four dollar bond following the filing by Evelyn Gatchel of Glouster.

Aloysis Reshara Glouster T. R. Bennett Evelyn Gatchel Common Pleas Court

Miss Bernadine Esselstein Transferred From Columbus

Miss Bernadine Esselstein operator for Bell Telephone Co left Nelsonville for Worthington where she has been transferred and will later go back to Columbus. She previously lived at Corning and stayed with Mr and Mrs John Love in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Bernadine Eselstein Bell Telephone Co Worthington Columbus Esselstein Corning Threaty John Love

Drum and Bugle Corps To Enter Dayton Affair

Nelsonville Ohio Drum and Bugle Corps of Glenford Dugan Post No 229 heads to Dayton for the state American Legion convention. They perform Sunday afternoon and march in Monday parade with rehearsals set for Monday Wednesday and Friday evenings. Ward Hamm directs the drum and bugle sections with night drills lit by Southern Ohio Electric floodlights. The unit aims for a strong showing in Sundays finals.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan Post Dayton American Legion Ward W. Hamm

Class Meest Friday Nelsonville at Fay Howards Home

Members of the Loyal Workers Class of the Methodist Church will meet Friday night at the home of Mrs. Fay Howard on Robbins Road. Each member is asked to bring a letter for their capsule friend.

Nelsonville Loyal Workers Class The Methodist Church Fay Howard Robbins Road

Old Tim ers Lose to Longstreth 3-0 Score

The Old Tim ers lost a ball game 6 to 3 at Longstreth on Tuesday night. Garner and Collins were the Vets battery while Garner and Clarey worked for Longstreth. Garner brothers faced each other in a pitcher’s battle as Longstreth’s timely hitting beat the Vets. Longstreth will return to Buchtel Friday August 30 for another game. This marked the Veterans third defeat of the season.

Buchtel Dr. Walker Longstreth Garner Collins Clarey CCC Boys of Athens

Edwards announce birth of son in Nelsonville

Mr and Mrs Verle Edwards of Barberton announce the birth at their home of a 10 1 2 pound son on August 4 Grandparents are Mr and Mrs John Klotz of Nelsonville and Mr and Mrs John Edwards of Barberton.

Nelsonville Verle Edwards Barberton John Klotz John Edwards

Grass Run Baptisms and Local Announcements

Sunday baptisms were held at Grass Run home of Mr and Mrs Millie. 21 additions to the church were noted during the past year. Baptisms were performed by Rey Woda Arthur. Mrs Marion McChay tied her sister Parker Run, who as Mrs Faye, British Columbia, and Dent and daughter are visiting Mrs Louis Saxton.

Grass Run and Mason Millie Rey Woda Arthur Marion McChay Parker Run Faye Columbi Dent Louis Saxton

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