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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1935
Page
5
Supporting cast includes Niles Welch Richard Alexander Edmund Cobb and Edward LeSaint. The piece notes these actors in relation to McCoy and suggests a recurring romantic pairing across several films.
Sarah Smith a housekeeper was arraigned before Magistrate T R Bennett and found not guilty as the grand jury returned the case to county jail. Rolland Handley prosecutors pressed charges while fingerprints and weapon analysis were pending. The case centers on a fatal shooting at a Marshfield home with a grand jury set to review further charges.
Athens County farmers shift chicken feeding to a milk based diet advised by County Agent Hartman. Observations indicate hens thrive on milk ration and must mix mash with whole grain rather than cream skim milk feed. The change aims to cut costs while supplying essential vitamins in the chicken diet.
Bad weather and missing members led E. F to announce the cancellation of the Athens Templars meeting planned for Sunday at the Athens Adren's Home. The program was not held as scheduled.
County officers report 28 dog tags sold at the office in Athens County. The note lists license prices: male $1 and female $16, with penalties noted for noncompliance.
The First Methodist Episcopal in Athens cancelled Tuesday's service due to bad weather. Rev. W H Fowler, limited at home by illness, may resume participation this weekend if able. Death reported of Floyd I Beverly after a 20 foot fall linked to an electric sign incident.
Athens Chapter of the Izaak Walton League appeals to district farmers to feed quail and other wildlife starving under heavy snow and frozen ground. Members scatter grain in rural districts but cannot reach all quail areas. farmers are asked to scrape away snow and place grain in a shelter made of corn fodder.
In Common Pleas Helen Leake 20 of Athens filed a paternity charge against Homer Adams. Wesley B. Lawrence sued Ruth B. Keirns a minor for partition of Inlet No 731 in Hudson Addition, bought at sheriff sale, to separate his half. A judgment of 52731.95 was granted Lawrence against Maude L. Fenzel et al. If unpaid, mortgaged property may be foreclosed and sold. In Probate Court Nita Roper authorized to run a dance hall on State Route 31. Walter W. Totman authorized to transfer real estate to widow Edith Totman. Roger J. Jones appointed administrator of the estate of Etta Miles. inventory ordered without appraisal. Effie L. Henry will divides estate equally among four daughters Virgine Elliott Lucile Finsterwald Alice Beeson Doris Alden. R. W. Finsterwald named executor.
Six employables joined the WPA payroll across eight Athens County counties bringing the total to 9198. The Kimberly Carbondale Road project, county sponsored, will start next week. WPA engineer C. D. Ault reported about 3 percent of county projects are currently in progress.
Athens County Schools Superintendent Kenneth C. Ray Nelsonville Superintendent E J Arnold and Nelsonville Junior High principal J K Kinneer lead a group of Athens County teachers attending the Onto Education Association convention in Columbus opening Thursday and running through Saturday. James Rolland McVey 25 and Grace Ludel Sherman 25 apply for a marriage license.
Ohio Supreme Court issued a writ of mandamus forcing Athens County auditor C. O. Gibson to issue a wartant for 3410.78 dollars payable to Springfield Board of Education for public school tuition of Athens County children housed in Knights of Pythias Odd Fellows and Masonic Homes in Springfield during 1929 to 1933. The court said the statute of limitations applies to boards of education, enabling collection over time via district assessments. Athens County saved 5930.92 in prior years due to the limit. The suit, filed by Springfield, seeks 4451.70 for 1919 to 1933. 21 children were housed in the homes during these years.
December’s old age pension checks for Athens County, due on Christmas Day, had not arrived. Officials cite holiday delays, expecting delivery tomorrow or early next week. 1,228 checks totaling $16,140 are due, with $151,619.50 paid so far this year. A temporary staff handles investigations and administration pending permanent appointments.
Snow fell intermittently in the Athens District as a cold wind from the West drove temperatures below freezing. Hard packed snow and ice coated streets and highways with a reported low of four above zero at night and an official observer noting colder readings from other thermometers. By 1 pm today the temperature rose to eight above with yesterday’s high at 24.
City Service Department closes First Street to traffic to provide a sled riding area. Access blocked at Lancaster and Walker Streets. Restrictions will stay while coasting conditions are favorable, director C W Gross announced.
BE. E. Hayman of Long Bottom reports her sow furrowed 12 pigs in June and recently had a second litter of 18. The piece notes colorless blue eyes and a pigment absence in the outer tris layer exposing a blue inner layer due to shortwave light scattering.
Edward Arnold and Peter Lorre lead a strong cast in a bold adaptation of Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment at the Ohio Theater. The film follows a brilliant student who plots the perfect crime, evades police, and ends by grappling with his own downfall. Supporting players Marian Marsh and Douglas Dumbrille earn praise in a dramatic, atmospheric production.
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