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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1937

Page

5

Relief supplies routed from Columbus to flood towns through Athens

Athens becomes the hub for Red Cross flood relief across the Ohio River front from Marietta to Gallipolis. Supplies including food and cleaning items are coordinated by Lieut. Horace Palmer with shipments routed from Columbus via Athens daily.

Athens Red Cross Ohio River Marietta Gallipolis Horace Palmer Calumbine vueDewe Eset Seesawso Belpre Pomeroy Middleport National Red Cross Hockingport Athens County Carl H. Beasley F. J. Beasley Co Washington Ohio Columbus Palmer Salvation Army American Legion Glouster American Legion Glouster Post Glouster College Field House Washington School Shell Dwight Rutherford The Security Bank Legion WPA State Highway Department

Negro Who Assaulted Children Given Life

Milledge Cole, a 30 year old Cleveland Negro, was sentenced by Judge Charles A. Leach at Franklin County Common Pleas to life on one indictment and 3 to 20 years on a second, to begin after the shorter term, for attacking two girls at the State Capitol during Christmas.

Columbus Milledge Coleman Cleveland State Capitol Franklin County Common Pleas Charles A. Leachleman

Miss Irene MacDowell Attends Ohio Pastors Conference

Miss Irene Mac Dowell travels to Columbus for a church women’s conference linked to the Ohio pastors’ convention. She plans to return Wednesday night. Her mother Mrs Elizabeth McDowell accompanies her and will visit her son.

Nelsonville Irene MacDowell Columbus Ohio Elizabeth McDowell

Nelsonville WBA Review to Meet at Red Men’s Hall

Review will meet Tuesday night at 7 30 at the Red Men s Hall. Mrs J Warring ton was called to Youngstown to attend the funeral of her sister in law Mrs J Standail.

Nelsonville WBA Red Men's Hall Youngstown J. Warrington Inlaw J. Standail

Cold Wave Fears Rise As Snow Flurries Spark Local Buzz

Athens sees a potential cold spell as temperatures hover in the low twenties after a 19 degree overnight low. scattered snowflakes excite residents but forecasters expect only light accumulation with a rise in temperatures tonight and on Wednesday. Mill View observer Mrs. C N France reports January rainfall 10.11 inches. the Hocking River dipped to 4.15 feet on Jan 5 and rose to 22.35 feet on Jan 23, staying above flood level.

Athens C. N. France Mill View Place

Art in Everyday Life Discussed by Mitchell

Prof. L. C. Mitchell of Ohio University spoke to the Athens Rotary Club about art and the artist in daily life. He noted federal government interest via WPA projects has spurred valuable work and praised the Mellon gift as a gesture that will focus world attention on American art treasures.

Athens Rotary Club L. C. Mitchell School of Painting Ohio University Mitchell Mellon

Marriage License Application for Haning and Anderson

Earsel Haning 26 of Nelsonville a miner and Florence Anderson 21 of Nelsonville apply for a marriage license. Both are listed as children of their respective parents on the application.

Earsel Haning Nelsonville Miner Bert Haning Florence Anderson John Anderson

Doanville Man Fined for Intoxication Guilty Plea

Robert McNeal of Doanville pleaded guilty to an intoxication charge before Magistrate T. R. Bennett. He was fined five dollars plus costs. Deputy Sheriff B. C. Day made the arrest.

Doanville Robert McNeal T. R. Bennett B. C. Day

More Men Recruited For Mellwood Levee Rescue

The Arkansas National Guard conscripts 1000 additional able bodied men from refugee camps to help save the Mellwood levee, located 45 miles below Helena.

Helena Ark A.R Arkansas National Guard Mellwood Levee

Stars Say For Wednesday February 3 Horoscope Summary

The column flags a potentially conflicting day with mixed business gains and risks from rash decisions. Finances may hinge on secret knowledge or hidden groups. Those born on this day face a year of fair prospects yet must avoid impulsive actions. A child born then could be energetic, ambitious, and popular.

Amesville Thanks Fire Departments for Quick Response

Mayor Thomas Clark praised Trimble and Athens Fire Departments for their swift response to a Sunday fire in Amesville. He commended the crews for preventing flames from consuming an entire block and protecting the town.

Thomas Clark Amesville Trimble Athens

Lie Detector Demonstrated at Kiwanis Meeting in Athens

Dr Gaige B Paulsen of Ohio University presented the psychogalvanic reflex device known as a lie detector at the Athens Kiwanis Club gathering in Hotel Berry Monday night. Volunteers Harold Rose and Carl Heck underwent tests while guests included Standard Oil rep Mr Finneran and OHU Physical Education Dept member B E Hughes.

Gaige B. Paulsen Ohio University Athens Kiwanis Club Hotel Berry Harold J. Rose Carl Heck Mr. Finneran Standard Oil Co B. E. Hughes Ohio University Physical Education Department

Illness Update on Dr. J A Malone in Columbus Hospital

Dr J A Malone of Athens is seriously ill and reported slightly improved today at Mount Carmel Hospital in Columbus. The bulletin notes his condition as a change from prior reports and lists no further details on treatment.

J. A. Malone Athens Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus

Ruth Nix Visits Columbus and Nelsonville Relatives

Miss Ruth Nix is the guest of Columbus and Nelsonville relatives during her visit.

Columbus Nelsonville Ruth Nixon

Past Chiefs Club Meeting Planned at Lancaster Home

The Past Chiefs Club will hold a gathering at Mrs. Hubert Lancaster's residence on W. Washington Street Wednesday evening at 6 15.

Chiefs Nelsonville Hubert Lancaster W. Washington St

City Council Discusses Chlorinator for Flood Water

Athens council heard B A Hatch state that a chlorinator for emergency flood use would cost 750 to 1000 dollars with daily operating costs under ten cents. Dr Higgins backed the plan while Studer and Gross urged constant use. The taste of water is not affected. Names Studer Russell Good were assigned to study the need with Gross. Mayor McCune reported January fines of 318.45 mostly for liquor arrests.

B. A. Hatch Ohio Department of Health Athens Ohio Hatch J. M. Higgins R. J. Studer C. W. Gross Studer Bert Russell P. F. Good Gross Len B. McCune W. Union St Fairgrounds

What’s On The Air Listing Schedule By Network

A detailed radio programming rundown showing daily shows and time blocks from 4:15 to 11:45 with program names including The O Neills Vic and Sade Jack Armstrong Orphan Annie Lum and Abner Fred Allen and Amos n Andy along with orchestral and variety acts and host links for WLW CBS NBC and more. The schedule emphasizes multiple repeats of The Singing Lady Orphan Annie and Jack Armstrong plus music by Moon River and Tango selections and drama sketches.

School of the Air School of the Air School of the Air School of the Air Pepper Young Ma Perkins Vic and Sade the O'Neills Harry Richman Mary Sothern Betty and Bob Donahue Orch Moon River Dick Tracy Jack Armstrong Tom Mix Lady Jack Armstrong the Johnsons Beience News James Orch X Sisters Bob Newhall Tom Thomas Lowell Thomas Amos ‘N' Andy Easy Aces Lum Abner Hendrik van Loon Jack Randolph Reisman Rch Dude Ranch Reisman Orch Edgar Wayne King Edgar Guest Ben Bernie Sidewalk Ben Bernie Sidewalk Fred Astaire Jack Oakie Jimmy Fidler Warnow Orch Roy Shields Nichols Orch Paul Sullivan Freeman Sport Shots Queen’s Minstrel Top Tucker Orch Olsen Orch Masters Donahue Shep Fields Ohman Orch WLW CBS NBC Comedy Team Merv Marlin Gene Arnold Joe White Dance Music High Hatters Happy Jack Music Guild Music Guild Music Guild Music Guild Inez Lopez Bailey Axton Varieties Varieties Ensemble Busse Orch Follow the Moon Guiding Light Meet the Orchestra Orphan Annie Belmont Farley Carol Deis Phillipine Uncle Ezra Ruth Lyon Beatrice Lillie King Orch Fred Niblo Fred Niblo Laboratory Tour Laboratory Tour Wills

Bashan Social and Brief Personal Notes

Mrs S A McCullough is ill with influenza. Mrs Raymond Oliver and daughter Margaret from Columbus visit the former's mother Mrs McCullough. Thelma White stayed with aunt Mrs Wakeman White. The Moreheads of Lock No 20 spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Paul Orr. William Van Cooney ill with influenza and bronchial trouble. Siemon Powell and Oscar Baker of Portland visited the John Taylor family. Mrs Fred Young ill of influenza is recovering. Lavate Jewett funeral at Sutton Church Tuesday. J W Lee ill with pneumonia shows little improvement. Road workers lose days due to high water. Loyal Women’s Class meeting moved to Miss Hyla Harrold’s.

John Taylor Fred Young Pearl Ervin Lavate Jewett Sutton Church J. W. Lee

Saturday Final Day For Tax Payments

Athens County real estate tax collection closes Saturday February 6 with no time extension. County treasurer G D Gorman said collections thus far totalled 207763.80 dollars.

Athens County G. D. Gorham

Property dispute filed in Athens County court

Florence J. Bobo seeks to compel Fred James to prove his claim to real estate in Dover Township and asks that the claim be adjudged null and void in Athens County Common Pleas Court.

Florence J. Bobo Athens County Common Pleas Court Fred James Dover Township

Garden of Allah at the Athena with Technicolor

The Garden of Allah screens at the Athena in Technicolor starring Marlene Dietrich and Charles Boyer. Jamie Hasson located a authentic Arabian orchestra for the cafe scene with Tilly Losch dagger dance. Basil Rathbone C Aubrey Smith Joseph Schildkraut in supporting roles.

Africa Garden of Allah David O. Selznick Marlene Dietrich Charles Boyer Athena Theater Jamiel Hasson Hollywood Los Angeles Tilly Losch Robert Hichens Domini Enfilden Boris Androvsky Basil Rathbone C. Aubrey Smith Joseph Schildkraut Miss Losch Alan Marshal John Carradine Lucille Watson Henry Brandon Richard Boleslawski W. P. Lipscomb Lynn Riggs Max Steiner Selanick International United Artists

Second funeral service for Dr. D. Scott Allen held in Chillicothe

A second funeral for Dr. D. Scott Allen, Athens osteopath, killed in a dynamite explosion last Saturday, was conducted today at his mother's Chillicothe home. Burial followed at Concord Cemetery. Relatives from Chillicothe and North Hampton attended. pallbearers named.

D. Scott Allen Athens Asteopath Chillicothe Concord Cemetery M. E Joseph Allen Mary Allen Mary Copeland John Purdum Mary Purdum Gertrude Allen William Kramer

Lawrence Diemand Arrested for Intoxication in North Hampton

Lawrence Diemand of North Hampton Massachusetts was arrested for intoxication and forfeited $14 after failing to appear for a hearing before May or Len B. McCune, according to the court docket.

Lawrence Diemand North Hampton Mass Len B. McCune

Why Laxatives Fail In Stubborn Constipation

An ad touts Adlerika as a quick two hour relief for constipation claiming eleven and seven ingredients work on stomach and bowels. It warns against long waits with other laxatives and advises a dose before breakfast or bedtime, with claimed doctor and pharmacist endorsements.

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Marietta - Gallipolis Athens Committee the Stars By Genevieve Kemble Fishbaugh W. Union Street Kiwanis DR. Malone Ject William Beckley Herrold Ave Gordon Gray Herrold Place Scott Haney NBC Tito Guitar Vic Alexander Co Renfrew Jack Fulton Alexander Woollcott Boake Carter Ted Hammer al Jolson al Pearce the Gumps Ted Malone Gelen Trent Giles Orch Bill Perry Jenny Kathryn Cravens School of the Air Myrt Marge Manhattan Matinee Emery Deutsch Emery Deutsch Institute of Music Institute of Music Institute of Music del Casino Junior Nurse Corps Dorothy Gordon Blue Flames Wilderness Road Buddy Clark News of Youth Dall Orch Popeye Gogo de Lys Boake Carter Cavalcade Cavalcade Burns Allen Burns Allen Kostelanetz Kostelanetz Orch Jessica Dragonette Crime Crusade Patti Chapin Benny Goodman Pryor Orch Ozzie Nelson White City Time & S. T Bashan Loyal Women's Class Christian Church Allie Dilcher Hyla Harrold Iorma Shearer Eli Em Ha Ully LD Oakes Oakie Copes Eddie Cantor America E.S.T C.S.T M.S.T WABC Sake Oie Allege College Coperight Athena Quick's Allen Nia Abner Pine Ridge Trea Rae Ta He Gus Company
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