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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1937

Page

5

Ohio University Sees $77,000 Boost to Budget for 1937-38

Governor Davey increased the recommended Ohio University appropriation to 1,184,100 for 1937-38, adding 77,000 to the Budget Commission’s figure. The bill totals 1,184,100, about 255,840 short of the university’s request for salaries and maintenance, with no funding yet for additions and betterments. The measure heads to the Finance Committee in the House, with hearings not set until Monday.

Ohio University Davey Budget Commission Ray Allison House of Representatives Columbus Iges House of Representative Herman G. James House Finance Committee George Banks Athens County Banks Messenger

Church Observes World Vision Week with National Broadcast

First Methodist Church will host an 8 p m World Vision Week service with a National Methodist Fellowship Night. Choir director J E Thackeray leads a song service as Alaskan slides and foreign curios are shown. Dr Stanley Jones will broadcast, sponsored by the Million Unit Fellowship Movement. attendees are asked to bring sandwiches.

First Methodist Church J. E. Thackeray Stanley Jones Million Unit Fellowship Movement

Tolliver Sentenced Suspended in Fraud Case

Gordon Tolliver of Nelsonville pleaded guilty in Athens County Common Pleas Court to a fraud charge. His sentence was suspended and he was placed on probation after arrangements were made to repay 146.76 to Mac Chevrolet Co., owner of the mortgaged car he sold.

Gordon Tolliver Nelsonville Grand Jury Atheny County Common Pleas Court Mac Chevrolet Co Tolliver

Miserable to happy farmer praises Vendol remedy

Charles Mansfield of Guynville near Guysville describes his long battle with constipation indigestion and fatigue. After a month on Vendal he reports regular bowel movements strong appetite renewed energy and no more gas. Athens Pharmacy Vendor Man urges modern root and herb medicine over outdated tonics. Vendol also sold in Nelsonville and by Hickman’s Pharmacy.

Charles Mansfield Guynville Athens Pharmacy Athens Nelsonville Hickman Druerriste

Red Cross Thanks Volunteers and Donors After Flood Aid

Athens County Chapter of the American Red Cross extends gratitude for rapid flood relief efforts from individuals businesses and public departments. It highlights cash and supply donations volunteers and truck support, and notes Athens Home Telephone Co Summers & Son and the Masonic Lodge for services and facilities.

Athens County American Red Cross Today Athens Home Telephone Co Summers & Son Masonic Lodge

Grand Jury To Convene In Athens County

Prosecutor Harold Rose announced that the January term of the Athens County Grand Jury would reconvene on February 19 due to a large volume of criminal transcripts. The grand jury met January 11 and returned findings two days later before being dismissed by Judge O F Rowland subject to recall during the term.

Harold Rose Athens County

Cunningham Held Here On Two Fraud Charges

Frank Cunningham of Athens pleaded guilty to two fraud charges at arraignment before Magistrate T R Bennett. Bound over to the Grand Jury, his case may be heard Feb 19. Bonds were set at 200 for selling mortgaged property a Winchester rifle with 41 50 owed and 500 for issuing a worthless $5 check to Ford Hack Motor Co.

Frank Cunningham Athens T. R. Bennett Ford Hack Motor Co Bennett

Holzer Cancels Lecture on Marriage Series

Dr. Charles F. Holzer of Gallipolis cancels his Sunday evening lecture on Physical Aspects of Marriage due to flood relief duties. Pastor W G Seaman will lead a vesper on Religion and Marriage at 6 p m, and Holzer will have his topic revisited in two weeks as the final lecture in the series.

Charles FE. Holzer Gallipolis First Methodist Episcopal Church W. G. Seaman

Birth Announcement for Scott Family Son

Mr and Mrs F E Scott 14 N Shafer St announce the birth of an eight and one half pound son at their home this morning Grandparent is W A Cameron 5 N Stewart St

F. E. Scott N. Shafer St W. A. Cameron N. Stewart St

Dates Set for Four Institutes in Athens County

Athens County Community Institute officers announced tentative dates for four state aid institutes to be held in the county this winter. Albany is set for Oct 22–23 with Charles W Peters and Mrs Lottie M Randolph as speakers. Canaanville will host Dec 6–7, and Lodi Dec 8–9. Coolville will run Dec 10–11 with John G Grierson and Mrs Paul B Maxwell named as speakers for the last three venues. Mt Hermon remains an independent institute. Ameeville and New Marshfield will also host independent sessions without dates yet arranged.

Albany Charles W. Peters Lottie M. Randolph Canaanville Lodi Coolville John G. Grierson Paul B. Maxwell Mt. Hermon Ameeville New Marshfield

West fined for intoxication in McCune court

Andrew West of Nelsonville pleaded guilty to intoxication in the mayor Len B. McCune court last night and was fined five dollars plus costs.

Andrew West Nelsonville Len B. McCune

Herman One Man Telephone Firm Marks 30th Year

Herman Nebraska reports John H. Johnson owner and manager celebrates the thirtieth year of operation of his one man telephone company. The service is described as a successful small exchange in eastern Nebraska.

Herman, Neb U.P Herman John H. Johnson Nebraska

Port of Portland frets over dumped gambling gear

The Port of Portland worries about slot machines and other gambling devices dumped into the Willamette River after raids. City officials advised Mayor Josep Carson on handling the seized paraphernalia.

Port Portland Ore U.P Port of Portland Willamette River Josep Carson

Alfalfa Digestible Protein Seens Up. Limestone Talks

D R Dodd of Ohio State University led a farmers meeting at the Athens Grange Hall on alfalfa hay and ground limestone. He reported alfalfa has higher digestible protein yet similar total nutrients to medium clover or soybeans, notes that timothy and orchard grass remain lower in protein, and that alfalfa can out yield red clover in a four year rotation on suitable land. He urged considering total neutralizing power and fineness when buying limestone. Minnette Theisen seeks divorce alimony and custody from Paw Theisen in Athens County Common Pleas Court, married since 1930.

Athens Grange Hall D. R. Dodd Ohio State University Mr. Dodd Minnette Theisen Athens County

Social Calendar Notice of Friday and Saturday church events

Friday meeting of the Progressive Class at Richland Ave M P Church moved to the church. Saturday joint World Vision Week event in First Methodist Church dining room at 2 pm for Home Guards and King’s Heralds. Mothers Jewels meet 2 to 4 pm in kindergarten room. children under six invited. 600 Pallas Club meets 3 pm at Presbyterian Church. The United States army ranks 17th in size. Russia leads.

Richland Ave. M. P Glen Atkinson Home Guards King's Heralds First Methodist Church Methodist Church Pallas Club The Presbyterian Church United States Russia

Crowds Increase at Army Services Here

Adjt. Ronald Irwin, corps officer of the Salvation Army, will lead the sixth special meeting at the Army Hall tonight at 7 45. Each meeting draws a larger audience than the last, with the biggest crowds of the week expected Saturday and Sunday when Adjt. and Mrs. Paul Setler of Cincinnati conduct the services.

Adjt Ronald Irwin Salvation Army Army Hall Paul Setler Cincinnati

Dr Byron Danford Resumes Medical Practice in Athens

Dr Byron Danford resumes general medicine and surgery practice in Athens opening a new office on the second floor of Schine's Athena Theater Building. He previously practiced locally and now returns to serve patients in the city.

Byron Danford Athens Schine Athena Theater

West Virginia Adopts Permanent Two Percent Sales Tax

West Virginia state senate approved a permanent two percent sales tax by backing the house bill with a bread and milk exemption cut prior to sending it back to the house. The vote was 26 to one.

West Virginia Charleston W. Va State Senate House

Paint Pot Hop at Ohio University Delights Art Theme

Delta Tau Delta will host its annual Paint Pot Hop Saturday night in the Ohio University Men's Gym from 8:30 to midnight. The surrealist decorations set the scene for dancing to Kenny Anderson's nine piece orchestra with three door prizes. Dorothy Lawrey chairs the event with helpers Martha Jo Nelson Mary McCune Irene McIntyre and Violet Patton.

Delta Tau Delta Ohio University Kenny Anderson Dance i Dorothy Lawrey Martha Jo Nelson Mary McCune Irene McIntyre Violet Patton

Cornwell Recovers From Influenza

Mr. A. B. Cornwell manager of the Berry Hotel has been ill with influenza for a week and is now recovering.

A. BE. Cornwell Berry Hotel

Beggars Sentenced for Shameless Exploitation in Austria

Karl Karasek and his wife Anna were sentenced to two and three months in prison in Korneburg Austria for shameless exploitation of public charity. Karasek admitted they owned valuable property and traveled in a car valued at $12,000 while begging.

Korneburg Austria Karl Karasek Anna Karasek

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