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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1938

Page

5

Hatfields Absent as Court Grants Bank Judgment

Irvis Hatfield and Ollie G Hatfield failed to appear in Common Pleas Court after service in a suit by First Trust and Savings Bank of Zanesville seeking 619.62. The judge found proper service and that the defendants did not answer, awarding the bank the prayed-for amount in their absence.

Irvis Hatfield Ollie G. Hatfield First Trust and Savings Bank Zanesville Common Pleas Court

Maryland Sheriff Links Missing Man to Sabina Well Find

Sheriff Hodson said Parker, 61, missing from Parkersburg West Virginia since December 13, matches the elderly man found in a well near Sabina last Monday, suggesting a connection between the cases.

Wilmington U.P J. E. Hodson James E. Parker Parkersburg W. Va Sabina

Coolville Doctor Arrested For Practicing Without License

Charles Miller who ran a Coolville medical office since last July was arrested for practicing medicine without a state certificate. He pleaded guilty, paid a reduced fine, and said he and Mrs. Miller would depart tomorrow. Frank Dorsey of the state board found no license displayed and charged him before Mayor Luther Brafford, who imposed a suspended $25 fine after revoking the earlier $475 penalty.

Charles Miller Coolville State Medical Board Messenger Mrs. Miller Frank Dorsey The State Board Miller Gibson Hotel Dorsey Toledo Parkersburg the Messenger Today Northwestern University National College Chicago Brafford

Wins Peace Contest In County Churches

Margaret Gerardis daughter of Mr and Mrs Silvio Gerardis of Athens Route 3 won the Athens County Prince of Peace Declamation Contest sponsored by the Ohio Council of Churches. A senior at Ames Bern High School she has many school activities and received a silver medal from Rev Neil Crawford. She will compete in the district contest in early January.

Margaret Gerardis Silvio Gerardis Athens Route 3 Athens County Ohio Council of Churches Gerardis Ames-Bern Neil Crawford First Christian Church

Six hundred Athens youths at Schine’s Christmas party

The Athens Rotary Club organized a morning event at Schine's Athena Theater for 600 students aged kindergarten to high school. The show featuring Jane Withers in Wild and Woolly began before 10:30 after lines of children shouted to get in. Schine's donated the theater and film. Rotary provided candy and oranges afterward.

Athens Schine Athena Theater Athens Rotary Club Jane Withers Terry Tune Schine’s Rotary Club

Frash divorce denied in county court ruling

Common Pleas Judge O F Rowland refused Chester A Frash's divorce petition from Loberta Frash after Dec 10 testimony. He ruled the plaintiff failed to maintain a suitable standard of conduct during the action and dismissed the case at plaintiff costs. Other divorces were granted and several suits settled out of court.

Common Pleas O. F. Rowland Chester A. Frash Loberta Frash Rowland Frash Frank Dickens Lois Dickens Emma McMannis Wesley McMannis Margaret Mac Chute Arthur Chute Nelsonville Ruth E. Burdette James McClain Charles W. Betts The Bennett Co Pierce Spencer Armet Spencer Alvin D. Cline John H. Lockard Bertha Lockard

NYA Office Moves to Zanesville as District Centralizes

Tilford Jewell district supervisor announced the NYA district office will be transferred to the Masonic Building in Zanesville tomorrow to centralize operations after acquiring six new counties. E. S. Haller will keep his Athens office. The district office opened in Athens July 1, 1937, at the Security Bank Building, expanding supervision to 21 counties with Jefferson, Harrison, Coshocton, Tuscarawas, Holmes and Carroll added.

Jefferson, Harrison Coshocton Tuscarawas Holmes Carroll

Contempt Cited in Court Over Partnership Payment

A Common Pleas Court order from November 17 leads to contempt actions against H G Kyle J Edward Sherman and Russell Michael partnership. They must appear tomorrow at 1 pm as Judge Rowland orders $1 per ton of coal mined in the defendants lease in Alexander Township until $800 is paid to Lester Breniser contractor. Gordon B Gray Athens attorney named trustee to receive payments.

Common Pleas H. G. Kyle J. Edward Sherman Russell Michael Lester M. Breniser Rowland Breniser Alexander Township Gordon B. Gray Athens

Two Divorce Cases Scheduled on Friday

Two divorce cases, a juror drawing, and a contempt case are set for tomorrow in Athens County Common Pleas Court. The Maple and Porter divorces and a property dispute Kuhn v Kuhn will be heard with jurors drawn for the January term.

Athens County Common Pleas Court Russell Maple Flora Maple Erma Augusta Porter Oscar Porter John Kuhn Luella Kuhn

Ohio U Band Tops Bricker Inauguration Program

Ohio University Band will lead the Columbus inauguration parade for John W. Bricker. The band will perform a 15 minute concert and play The Star Spangled Banner and Hail to the Chief. The event includes a 20 minute address by Bricker and a radio broadcast. Local Republicans back expenses and lodging.

Ohio U Columbus Athens High St Davey Bricker Ohio State University Statehouse Wilson Neil

204 Children Aided in Athens County Program

The Athens County dependent children program, funded by county state and federal sources, now aids 204 children from 64 families. It replaces the old mother’s pension, keeping kids at home with relatives or in their mother’s care, reducing delinquency and restoring stability for many youngsters.

Athens Athens County Bureau of Public Assistance Ohio Theodore Roosevelt White House Athens County

Mayor Fines Three For Reckless Driving And Lights Off

Mayor Cliff Cornell fines three men for offenses including reckless driving and driving with insufficient lights. Alexander Springer of Columbus pays 25 dollars and costs after jail for nonpayment. Ernest Hawkins faces 10 dollars and costs for intoxication. Ralph Craig of Buchtel pays 5 dollars and costs. The Yap island is noted for its giant stone money.

Cliff Cornell Alexander Springer Columbus State Patrol Ralph Craig Buchtel Ernest Hawkins Charles Maple Leslie Bradfield

Snow Forecast Shifts to Winter Weather Outlook

It is the first day of winter and snow is predicted by weather observers. The Athens weather observer Mrs C N France reports last night’s low at 20 degrees and today’s 1 pm temperature at 37 above. She notes this winter has been mild so far compared with last year.

Jack Frost C. N. France Athens France

Greeting from Farley to Ruth Burdette Christmas note

Postmaster James A. Farley sent a Christmas greeting from the Biltmore hotel in New York to Farley Clerk of Courts Ruth E Burdette. The message expresses joy in the privilege of extending season’s wishes for a merry Christmas and a prosperous new year.

Ruth E Burdette James A. Farley Biltmore New York

Kidney Health Claim Promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oil

Advertises a 35 cent package of Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules to flush poisons from kidneys and relieve bladder irritations. Mentions symptoms such as backache leg cramps puffy eyes and burning urination. Claims the product stops nightly awakenings and urges following directions.

Haarlem

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