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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1936

Page

5

Not Guilty Verdict in Patton Embezzlement Case

After under thirty minutes deliberation in Athens County Common Pleas Court, William F. Patton of Nelsonville was acquitted of embezzling 1100 dollars from Charilewil Coal Co. The defense showed the funds moved to settle a note with Lillian Ruble, a Charilewil stockholder, who testified she received the CD and endorsed it for a 2000 dollar judgment.

Athens County Common Pleas Court William F. Patton Nelsonville Athens County Grand Jury Patton Charilewil Coal Co People’s Bank of Citizen's Bank People’s Bank Lillian Ruble

Revival begins at Church of Nazarene with Rev. Charles B. Cox

Evangelist Rev. Charles B. Cox of Franklin Ohio opens a revival at the Church of Nazarene at Walker and West State Streets tonight. Services start at 7 o clock each night. Cox, a rising Nazarene evangelist, will sing several solos. Congregational singing is directed by Dave Jackson. Pastor Rev. J G Towriss leads the church.

Charles B. Cox Franklin, O Church of Nazarene Walker W. State Sts Cox Nazarene Dave Jackson Walker St J. G. Towriss

Extra Show of Biblical Drama On Wednesday

A matinee of The First Commandment with 90 Athens cast in the choir will be at Athens High School Auditorium Wednesday at 3 30 for grade school and junior high students. Night shows follow Wednesday and Thursday at 8 15. Sponsored by Athens Christian Church.

Athens Castind Athens High School The Athens Christian Church William Curry Pharoah Af Moses Albert K. Kinsley Dwight Tucker Benjamin Helen Herman Mary Phillip Briley Edward McBride John Barrett L. W. Kelley Edward Bennett Adolph Klopper

Vendol Promises Relief From Years Of Constipation

Athens area Mrs. Fred A. Russell credits Vendol with curing two years of constipation and related symptoms including indigestion gas and headaches. She praises the herbal remedy and urges readers to learn more at Athens Pharmacy and Hickman’s Pharmacy in Nelsonville, Ohio.

Fred A. Russell Millfield Athens Sunday Creek Coal Comny Vendor Hickman’s Nelsonville O Ady

40 Years of YWCA Service in Athens Community

Ruth Taylor profiles Athens YWCA, supported by 500 Ohio University students and faculty, as it seeks funds from the Community Chest. The piece details projects for mining communities, shut-in visits, children's home activities, Christmas adopt-a-family program, and year round services, highlighting leadership by Rosemary Doran and Helen Miller.

Ruth Taylor YWCA Athens Ohio University Rosemary Doran Helen Miller Chrissmas

Funeral Held for James A Mansfield in Athens

Funeral services for 83 year old James Allen Mansfield were held Monday at the home of his son Clyde Mansfield in Athens. Interment was at W Union Street Cemetery. A native of Athens County he worked 40 years at Athens State Hospital as an electrician and engineer. He died Saturday at his Race Street home after retiring in 1915. He collected pioneer relics from Southeast Ohio. Survived by three sons Jesse and Clyde of Athens and Stanley of Akron. Married 1878 Mary Elizabeth Sams. Member of Richland Avenue Church and First M.E. Church in Athens.

James Allen Mansfield Clyde Mansfield Mulberry St W. G. Seaman M. E W. Union St Mansfield Race St Athens County Athens State Hospital Ohio Jesse Clyde Athens Stanley Akron Mary Elizabeth Sams Richland Ave

December Arrives with 16 Degree Start in Athens

December brought a Monday low of 16 in Athens, one degree above November's record. Sunshine and calm began a climb to the high twenties as yesterday's 38 degree high followed November's 60. November rainfall totaled 3.2 inches.

Athens

Truck Driver Fined for Unsafe Brake Violation

James F. Dishong of Athens Route 3 was fined $5 and costs by Magistrate T. R. Bennett after pleading guilty to operating a coal truck with insufficient brakes.

James F. Dishong Athens T. R. Bennett

Dalton Warns of Fire Dangers From Christmas Packing Cases

City Fire Marshal Harry Dalton warns of fire hazards from empty packing cases in basements and yards of Athens homes and businesses. He cites recent rubbish fires near Warren Garage and unsafe gas stove connections and says state marshals will return before Christmas to aid inspections.

Dalton Harry Dalton Athens Warren W. Washington St

Albany Conference Seeks Covered Dishes For Meal

Dr. J. Ira Jones district superintendent will preside at the Albany conference sermon. Each family is asked to bring a covered dish for the fellowship meal.

J. Ira Jones

Inmate Elmer Dewey Pleads Guilty to Intoxication

Elmer Dewey, an old offender, was fined 50 dollars and costs and jailed in Athens County Jail after pleading guilty to intoxication before Mayor Len B. McCune last night. Charles Guinn was fined 5 dollars and costs on the same charge.

Elmer Dewey Athens County Len B. McCune Charles Guinn

Lincoln Zephyr V-12 for 1937 debuts with new value and design

The Lincoln Zephyr V-12 for 1937 is showcased as a refined, ahead-of-its-time car. It features a twelve-cylinder Lincoln-built engine, aero dynamic design, and fuel economy of 14 to 18 miles per gallon, with emphasis on safety, room, comfort, and value.

Lincoln Lincoln Precision Lincoln Motor Company F.R. Beasley Carpenter Street

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Coal Company Quick's Xmas Pot c Quick D. I. Gandee W. M. Ruston Joseph Thackeray Carl Roberts Gladys Jones Ethel Beekman Lucille Duffee Esther Cakenougher Jane Cline Mary Helen Lee Alice Bardin Ruth Phillips Thelma Robinson Orville Russell Russell Hamer Aubrey Oxley Ohio University Ywca Athens Community Chest Albany Albany M. E. Church Shavedlye Packard Universal Credit Company Cottingham Motor Company Jackson, Ohio On Motor Sales Lancaster Kersbach Middleport Ogg & Beasley Logan, Ohio Murphy Motor Company Glouster, Ohio Fred R. Beasley Nelsonville, Ohio Athens, Ohio Wellston Motor Company Wellston, Ohio T. S. Davis Oak Hill, Ohio Moore Brothers Gallipolis
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