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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1940
Page
5
Ohio University announces record second-semester campus enrollment of 3 201 students led by registrar Dr Frank B Dilley The figure exceeds last year by 217 and is smaller than the first semester 3 307 by 106 Total including Zanesville and Portsmouth divisions was 3 561 with second semester figures pending registration.
Martha Jane Lovett age 85 dies at her home in Monday. Funeral at U B Church Monday at 2 30 conducted by Rev Lloyd Evans. Burial in Buchtel Cemetery. She leaves daughters Nellie Spray and Carl Pettit and sons Robert Lovett and Carl Lovett. Her husband and three sons preceded her. Surviving siblings include George Price and Maud Cernatwen.
Athens Waltonians will return to the lake in Waterloo Township next Sunday for timber work. Twenty six members of the chapter participated in the effort last Sunday.
Dr Wilfred J Smith visiting lecturer at Ohio University told Athens Senior High School students the four tone Chinese language will replace the singsong style of many provinces He noted Chinese words are often one syllable but can have two or more with tonal meaning He warned Americans to study the Far East to better understand its language and culture.
Athens mayor Cliff Cornell issued a proclamation recognizing Boy Scout Week from February 8 to 14. He cited nine million past and current members and urged civic groups to support and extend Scout programs through the Kootaga Area Council.
W. E. Peters of Athens presents A Ride Around Athens County and Where and How to Find a booklet with colored township maps. It covers early county history, cemeteries, old railroads, public buildings, burial sites of soldiers, coal mines, and pioneer scenes.
For convenience of filing year 1939 income tax returns a deputy collector will be at the Athens Post Office on February 17 and 24 and from February 29 through March 15. The announcement was made today by Harry F. Busey, collector of the Eleventh District of Ohio.
Glenna Kisor sues Dana Ruth operator of Varsity Rose Beauty Salon for 5000 in Athens County Common Pleas Court claiming burns and abrasions to the back of the head from a permanent wave apparatus. The incident allegedly occurred October 14, 1939 between 12 30 and 1 p m. and caused infections.
Motion pictures will be shown in the Troy High School auditorium Coolville every Monday and Tuesday starting next week at 7 30 p m. Ralph Calendine is booking agent for the films Clell Benjamin has installed two 35 millimeter projectors and receipts go to the Troy High School amusement fund.
Athens attorney Samuel B. Erskine sues R. B. Smith of Glouster seeking a temporary and permanent injunction to stop Smith from practicing law. Erskine alleges Smith has never been admitted as a counsellor and has misrepresented he is legally authorized to handle wills mortgages deeds and other instruments. He claims no adequate legal remedy exists without court action.
Federal surplus commodities will be distributed at usual times and points on Saturday February 10 in Athens City Athens Township Trimble Township Trimble Village Jacksonville Dover Township Chauncey York Township Buchtel and Nelsonville. Nelsonville distribution will run 8 am to 430 pm with other county sites to be announced.
Mr and Mrs George Scott hosted a Sunday dinner with guests including Mr and Mrs Fred Elliott Carl Johnson Lucile Carpenter Athens and Ed Bailes Mrs Cliff Ross recuperates after surgery at Sheltering Arms Hospital Funeral services were held Thursday for the infant son of Mr and Mrs John Dixon Several other families hosted or attended gatherings including birthdays and weekend visits by Lawrence West Dayton Clovis Chesser Leo Hooper and families from Athens and Dayton
Charles E Bolin of Athens Route 4 announces his bid for one of two Republican nominations for Athens County commissioner in the May 14 primary. A lifelong farmer with a 1928 advertising background he has served as Athens Township trustee since 1937 and would resign if elected. He and his wife Georgia Evans Bolin have three children Richard Kathern and Geraldine.
Eight year old Roger Sapp son of Clyde and Mrs Sapp of 22 Woodland Ave was severely injured when hit by a car in front of University Elementary School at 12 45 pm Thursday Billy McKee was also struck but not hurt George Weisenbach 74 Stewart St drove the car pursued by Athens police officer E S Finsterwald said the boy ran into the street from behind a parked car Sapp suffered fractures of left arm and jaw plus facial injuries and lacerations to an eye lid and cheek. student Charles Ogg witnessed and aided the youths.
A gathering of township trustees and city and village officials in Athens County is set for tonight at 7 30 in the courthouse court room. County auditor C O Gibson acts as clerk for the county commissioners. The meeting will address direct relief.
Frank Hysell of Athens Route 5 was arrested last night on Court Street by Police Capt. Charles Maple and Officer Joseph McBride. He pleaded guilty before Mayor Cliff Cornell and was fined 10 dollars plus costs totaling 18.70 dollars.
Receipt of applications to fill a fourth class postmaster vacancy at Sharpsburg ends February 23. The job paid $569 in the last fiscal year. Application blanks and exam details are available from the Sharpsburg postmaster or the U S Civil Service Commission in Washington. Admission cards will be mailed after applications close to notify competitors of exam date.
In Athens a jury hears John Ferry a carpenter sue George Parks Ohio University treasurer for malicious prosecution seeking $20,000. After eight witnesses the plaintiff rested. defense argues no evidence supports malice or probable cause. Facts on motor theft and subsequent investigations are presented by both sides.
Fifth and sixth graders from Central East Side and Mechanicsburg Schools join Saturday 10 a m City Recreation Department Elementary School League. West Side enters on floor for first time coached by Dale Entwistle Pepsi-Cola senior league manager. University Elementary also anticipated to enter. WPA recreation directors Mr Mackey Mathews O Neil and Mr Sabo will supervise. parents welcome at the gymnasium.
Dr H R Nye and Dr M D Worley of Athens attended a meeting of the South eastern Ohio Osteopathic Association and a surgical clinic at Marietta Osteopathic Hospital. Dr R B Licklider of Columbus president of the Ohio Osteopathic Association spoke, with William Canald as executive secretary. F M Selby of Marietta presented a $24,000 gift for additional hospital rooms.
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