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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1935
Page
5
Nelson Mays and Gallia County commissioners discuss a proposition to furnish a truck and cover part of the cost for transporting commodities for direct relief. The plan would involve the state and FERA staff, with ads to inform stores and residents.
County nurse reports the first case of diphtheria weeks in the area. James ton of Wayne Brad- Pike was found ill at Red school Friday and quarantined after showing a light diphtheria case. An anti-toxin was administered.
The jury indicted group faces reduced hearings with pleas on several counts. If pleaded guilty to battery and related costs, a period until January 1 is set to pay fines. A defendant was fined $25 and paid $10 toward penalties, with further action pending.
Judge W R White and Judge WF Jones are assigned to hear charges against an Ironton man accused of wrecking a lemtra in a disputed incident. The case involves Judge B F Kim and related electrical concerns as part of the prosecution.
In Gallipolis Judge W A White took under advisement a suit by Mrs. Thomas G Wilson for alimony against her husband after both sides presented evidence. Wilson testified he averages two and a half hours work daily due to high water hindering work on the Gallipolis dam, and that he could not work Wednesday, claiming his earnings are barely enough to support himself and cannot cover alimony for his wife and her stepdaughter.
WPA lunch room at Washington School held a 90 minute class on maid duties taught by Mrs. A. E. Roberts. Topics included door greeting, jewelry rules, setting and clearing tables, serving, and course removal with practical demonstrations. Labor relief programs plan继续 sewing and cooking classes at Garfield Building with uniforms and health exams following. Sullivan and Bates obtained a marriage license in Gallipolis.
Pleading guilty to burglary of an uninhabited building, Glover was sentenced by Judge W. R. White to not less than one year in the Ohio Penitentiary. Sheriff FE. E. Hatfield expected to transport Glover to Columbus today.
Dana hides disappointment as Paula gifts lavish Oriental items to the modest apartment. Paula insists on using them, Nancy notices the odds and Dana doubts the living room’s look while Paula acts friendly. The scene ends with a cliffhanger, as Dana contemplates Paula’s mounting influence.
Bashan brief notes record numerous visits and illness updates. Families including Holter Orr White Bissell Conley and Frede rick share weekend and weekday stops in Bashan and nearby towns. Mrs Youn and Mrs Kate Orr are ill, while a new phone line is being installed and Alvira Roush dies from burns.
A humorous note imagines how much a man could lift if his strength scaled with his size like an ant. The thought experiment compares muscle mass to proportionate lifting capacity.
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Antie hosted Concord Church Sunday School class gathering with Mrs. Faye Wemmer leading devotionals and Mrs. Elsie Antie presiding. Twenty three members attended and a New Year’s party at John and Antle home was announced. Several local families were noted as guests and illness mentioned.
The body of William Burrell, formerly of the area, was brought to Bradford for burial Saturday. The funeral was conducted at the Bradford Church with interment in the nearby cemetery. Other items note visits by Miss Myldred Eskew, Miss Eileen Miller, and residents moving between local properties. Mayor Burton appointed Eliot Ness director of safety in Cleveland.
Mr and Mrs Louis Saxton hosted Sunday guests H C Smith Dexter and seen by many locals. FTA meeting attended Rutland High School Auditorium. Several couples visited in district including Mr and Mrs A Plummer and family. Ohio born residents and neighbors shared weekend calls and well wishes.
HOLLYWOOD California a Great Dane named Mac received a blood transfusion the first reported for a dog Dr William Jacquins said the successful procedure followed pneumonia after a car strike and ear surgery Donor was Spike a St Bernard PEMBROKE Ontario Allan Cowan 17 was sentenced to hang February 27 for murdering his brother Albert during a love triangle Justice Mackay presided and Cowan faced the grim verdict with a calm grin.
Guy Cole and Jon Evans of Pomeroy spent Wednesday with the A. L. Cole family. Jesse Justice and Harper visited friends Monday evening. John Partlow is staying with Jack Pulling and family. Mr and Mrs Floyd Vapmeter were in Pomeroy and Middleport Saturday. Mary Cale from Marietta spent the weekend here. Corman and Bailey moved their saw mill to a new site on the George Pearman farm. Guy Cale of Pomeroy is here for a few days.
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