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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1936

Page

5

Lights Blind Auto Driver In Athens Incident

Charles Haning 75 of Richland Avenue, an Athens State Hospital employee, suffered a fractured left arm and scalp and arm lacerations when struck by a vehicle Sunday evening while crossing Richland Avenue. He was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital with non serious expected injuries. Driver A. W. Blackburn said headlights blinded him and he pulled left to avoid the man. Police: Haning lives at 375 Richland Ave. ARRESTS IN POMEROY Eleven violators fined five dollars and costs. one jailed for nonpayment. Violations included insufficient brakes and driving without licenses or horns. Foster Keefer facing drunken driving arraignment.

Charles Haning Athens State Hospital Richland Ave Haning Sheltering Arms Hospital A. W. Blackburn State Highway Patrol Minersville Eddy Ginther Pomeroy C. O. Young Toppers Plains G. W. Ackley C. Fleming Syracuse Clayton Gart Long Bottom Basiles Gene Fisher J. K Miller C. G. Frazier Tuppers Plains Don Davis Middleport Foster Keefer Nelsonville State Patrol O. F. Rowland Athens County

Bill Stone Goes to Verdict in DUI Trial

Testimony closed in Athens County Common Pleas Court as the prosecution and defense completed direct examination and begun rebuttal in the case against Bill Stone charged with driving while intoxicated. The jury includes John Stiff, Albert Tremain, R. H. White, Gertrude Pride, Flora Williams, Anne Thompson, Gladys G. Bayless, W. R. Cable, Clarence Vorhes, Lester Enlow, Vern Hayes, and Emmett Saulters.

Bill Stone Athens County Common Pleas Court John Stiff Albert Tremain R. H. White Gertrude Pride Flora Williams Anne Thompson Gladys G. Bayless W. R. Cable Clarence Vorhes Lester Enlow Vern Hayes Emmett Saulters

Athens Sees Sudden Cold Snap After Warm Sunday

Athens recorded a Sunday high of 52 degrees dropping to 20 last night. Morning sun around nine aided a gradual rise, but forecasters warn colder weather tonight.

Athens

Dwight Riley Wins County Prince of Peace Declamation

Dwight Riley representing the First Presbyterian Church in Athens won the county Prince of Peace Declamation Contest held at First Methodist Episcopal Church. Miss Helen Henderson of Ames Bern High School was named alternate, with Riley advancing to the district contest in January for a gold medal and possible state honors. The event, part of a statewide Ohio Council of Churches program, featured several speakers and an Athens High School Orchestra performance.

Dwight Riley First Presbyterian Church Athens Helen Henderson Ames-Bern High School Athens County Prince of Peace First Methodist Episcopal Church Riley Grace R. Riley W. Union St Athens High School Ohio Council of Churches Iris Katzenback New Marshfield Christian Church Walter McVay Methodist Church of Albany Ames Bern Presbyterian Church of Athens Floyd Prince Ohio Columbus Arthur T. Clark L. C. Statts R. A. Foster C. N. Mackinnon

65 at Memorial Held By Athens Elks Lodge

The Athens Lodge of Elks held its thirty second annual memorial service for four members who died in the past year. Exalted ruler John Kircher led the ritual in the club rooms before 65 Elks and families. The deceased were P. G. Dowler J. W. Dillinger F. R. Bougher and Ben Rosenberg. Rev Arthur T Clark delivered the address as Carl Nessley and Joseph Thackeray accompanied by Mrs O L Hoisington on piano.

Athens Lodge of Elks John Kircher P. G. Dowler J. W. Dillinger F. R. Bougher Ben Rosenberg Arthur T. Clark First Presbyterian Church Elks Carl Nessley Joseph Thackeray O. L. Hoisington

Eminent Novelist Horizontal Clue Puzzle

The puzzle lists clues for a crossword style fill with across and down items. It includes references to authors, places, measurements, and various common crossword prompts needing solution.

Mechanicsburg School Hosts Athens Band Assembly

About a third of the Athens High Band will visit Mechanicsburg Grade School Thursday morning to perform a program at the assembly. Floyd K. Prince directs novelty numbers and individual band pieces will be demonstrated.

Athens High Mechanicsburg Floyd K. Prince

William Stone Funeral Held at Jones Home

Funeral services for 75 year old William Stone who died Saturday at the Athens County Home were held this afternoon at 3 at the Jones Funeral Home. Burial was in W State Street Cemetery.

William Stone Athens County Jones Funert W. State St

Hundred to One Chance for Pennsylvania Deer Hunt

Two Athens men recount a week long Pennsylvania deer hunt with tales of big game and rugged trek. They describe guides, gear, and costs including a $15.25 out of state license, noting the sport blends endurance, storytelling, and fellowship among hunters led by John Kelley and family among the party.

Athens Carl H. Beasley Gordon K. Bush Pennsylvania Roy Bayer Bayer-Gillam Company Tyrone Mid-Penn Altoona Tryone Jack John Kelley Kelley Herbert Kelley Ike Kelley Alice Kelley

Deer hunting drive shows drivers and stands plan and fines

A group hunts in a camp style drive with drivers signaling and on stand shooters. Bucks must be four points or more. does incur fines. Beasley trips, Carl and Louis Doe harvests noted. Many camp members relax with air mattresses and meals as deer numbers are low due to cold weather.

Carl Beasley Roy Bayer Sam Erskine A. E. Whaley John Sprague J. J. Sisler Claude Westfall

Radio Schedule Amid Dense 1930s Entertainment Lineup

The listing catalogs daytime and evening radio programs across stations and networks with performers such as Jack Armstrong Amos ’n’ Andy Fibber McGee and Molly and The Green Hornet, detailing times from noon through late night and including acts like orchestras, minstrels, drama, and variety segments.

Olive Wilkes dies after long Washington life

Mrs Olive Lamborn Wilkes widow of James F Wilkes died Sunday at 2 30 am at the home of her son in law and daughter Dr and Mrs S E G Pedigo 23 Elmwood Place She had lived with them since her son Dan A Wilkes died in Washington D C She leaves a daughter two grandchildren and six great grandchildren Born in Clayville Pa she moved to Ohio as a child and later to Washington where her husband worked in the U S Treasury and Pension Departments Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 2 30 pm at First Christian Church with Rev Neil J Crawford officiating and burial at Marshfield Cemetery She was a member of Vermont Ave Christian Church in Washington The revival by Evangelist C B Cox in the Tabernacle continues nightly at 7 30 pm also noting the Sons of the Legion meeting at 7 pm for installation of officers

Olive Lamborn Wilkes James F. Wilkes S. E. G. Pedigo Elmwood Place Dan A. Wilkes Washington, D. C Wilkes Washington Virginia L. Grosvenor Rudolph W. Pedigo Harry L. Fox Columbus Pension Department Vermont Ave. Christian Church First Christian Church Neil J. Crawford Marshfield Cemetery

Rail Time Cards and Air Service Schedules

The notice lists New York Central and Chesapeake and Ohio rail timetables with daily and Sunday exceptions, including arrivals, departures, and specific train numbers. It also notes West and Eastbound National Limited and Diplomat services, plus Athens Municipal Airport Airtaxi service with sunrise to sunset hours and several flight times.

Baltimore Ohio National Limited Galle Athens Municipal Airtaxi Athens West North East

11 Counties Attend Youth Session in Jackson

Delegates from Athens Butler Franklin Gallia Hocking Jackson Licking Muskingum Pike Scioto and Vinton counties gathered at the older youth district conference in Jackson. The afternoon forum in the Christian Church offered county groups a chance to share principles and program plans before an Athens led session showcased leadership techniques and folk dancing.

Ohio Jackson Bruce Tom Columbus Athens Butler Franklin Gallia Hocking Licking Muskingum Pike Scioto Vinton The Christian Church Chester C. Lang Athens Takes Athens County Ross Wright Agnes Terrell Louise Blackburn Bernarda Williams Tom

Influence of Church Weakens in County Meeting

Dr. W. G. Seaman warned Athens County pastors that church influence wanes as schools, state, and recreation grow. He urged rebuilding character through companionship and noted declines in personal sin awareness. The gathering discussed theology, education, finance, and a county-wide activity plan led by Ross Wright with a luncheon proposal for January.

Seaman Hell Heaven Dr. Seaman Ross Wright Athens Wright

Five Dismissed At Athens Hospital

Thomas Haney of Athens Route 6 was discharged from Sheltering Arms Hospital after pneumonia. Ray Tucker of Chauncey left after a minor surgery last Thursday. Melvin Tabet of The Plains and Mrs Hannas McClain of The Plains were dismissed after major operations. Mrs Alma Henderson of Pratts Fork was released after an abdominal operation on November 18.

Thomas Haney Athens Route 6 Sheltering Arms Hospital Ray Tucker

Orla Boley Dies at Sister's Home in Midland Ohio

Orla Floyd Boley age 58 died Sunday at his sister Mrs D D Kennedy 7 S McKinley Ave after illness in a Columbus hospital He leaves a wife and one daughter The body is taken to the Boley home in Midland Ohio for funeral services and burial in Friendship Cemetery there

Orla Floyd Boley D. D. Kennedy S. McKinley Ave Columbus Boley Midland Friendship Cemetery

Athens Girl Improves After Skull Injury

Eight year old Nola Jean Bahr remained under care at University Hospital Columbus after a skull fracture from a collision with a car on West Union Street. Doctors report she is improving and nearly fully awake though still not entirely out of danger.

Nola Jean Bahr University Hospital, Columbus W. Union St

County Christmas Seal Fund Report Issued in Athens County

Mrs. Frank Cone chairing the local committee released a statement explaining seal sale funds, about 500 dollars yearly with 20 percent to the Ohio Public Health Association, buy ing health supplies and services for tubercular patients. One patient has recovered enough to discard a long cast and help with chores as funds will again be directed to county nurses under Mrs. Cone and Mrs. Gard.

Athens County Frank Cone Ohio Public Health Association W. L. Gard

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Athens Elks Lodge Ture South Ca Aurora North America Tabraham Lincoln Edith Maxwell Little Mountain Wise Lonesome Pine Trice Maxwell Ezra T. Carter Jack Bremer Pittsburgh R. Franklin Boyer Culver Hall Wendell Johnston Charleroi Charlie Close Albert Jimmy Louis Troxell Junior Nurse Corps Dorothy Gordon Jack Masters Tito Guitar Bobiy Benson Hall WLW CBS NBC Toy Band Jack Armstrong jJomnsons Vick Chase Bob Newhall Lowell Thomas Amos ‘N Andy Abner Sam String Ensemble Arnheim Orch Daly Orch Minstrels Himber Orch Wayne King Patti Chapin Paul Sullivan Nelson Orch Masters Orch Queen's Minstrel Hines Orch Duchin Orch Mid Moon River Denny Orch Casa Loma Band Rubinoff Molly Betty and Bob Kitty Keene Orphan Annie the Johnsons Bob Newhall Lowe Thomas Amos Varieties Lum Davis Orch Reisman Orch Edgar Guest Beno Bernie Ben Bernie James Orch Jack McDonald Jimmy Fidler Ae Casino Carine the Gumps Ted Malone Mary Marlin Helen Trent Gene Arnold Rich Man's Bienross Orch Mabelle Jennings High Hatters Merrymakers Dan Harding Bend School of the Air Happy Hollow Inez Lopes al Pearce Webb Orch Billy Mills Tito Science Service Tom Miz Wilderness Orphan Annie Patti Chapin A. H. Compton Parade of Your Peace Three Aces Tom Thomas Jack Fulton Easy Aces Ted Husing Voice of Experience Doris Kerr Hufsmith Boake Carter Ted Hammerstein Ken Murray Sidewalk Caravan Fred Astaire Fred Astaire Fred Astaire Warnow Orch Ted Pio Rito Warnow Orch Ted Pio Rito Kemp Orch Bport Olsen Orch Jabile Orch Blaine Orch Tom Mix Annie W. D. Bouthwell John Gurney Billy and Betty Mary Warden Lawes Olive Wilkes Pedigo William Misner Glouster Samuel Misner Eunice Glen Thomas Glen Tabernacle C. B. Cox Ee ‘Tabernacle Legion Sons Sons of the Legion Willis Sands NEW York Central South Sede Glee NEW York Central Chesapeake Rear Hotel Dowler & Ferguson Funeral Home W. G. Seaman First Methodist Church Russell Bayliff Wesley Foundation Athena Lloyd W. Clark Episcopal Church A. Y. Wilcox the First Presbyterian Church Leland Goodman Church of Christ H. A. Rothrock Methodist Church Lloyd Evans G. C. Nutter Chestere Hill H. B. Warner Amesville G. B. Courtney Chauncey Carl Patterson Friends Church Chesterhill F. G. Boroff D. P. Morris Orla Boley Mrs. Cone Carters Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation the Security Bank Athens, Ohio
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