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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1935
Page
3
The report notes the vast majority of highways and the annual loss from auto incidents totaling millions of dollars. It cites deaths and injuries, urging safety and caution, with emphasis on careless operation. Harry A. Met solicitor referenced in relation to relief efforts.
A garbled note indicates a Friday basketball game tied to the season, mentioning Welsonville and potential sixth place in a welfare benefit club. It notes seven o’clock start and references a dance night at a missionary church with Mrs Stanley at 7 30.
Willam Biffie, injured Monday afternoon when a car jumped the wed to White Cross, was taken to hospital on Tuesday. Details on the crash and condition were not fully released.
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union met at Mrs. Clarence Stewart's home on Jackson Street Tuesday afternoon. President Mrs. Sam Starkey led prayers after reading Psalm 91. Talks on former national leaders Frances Willard Anna Adams Gordon Lilian Stevens were given by several members.
Pat Allen of this city was sent back to Mansfield Reformatory by Parole Officer F. P. Martin Logan after arrest by Police Chief George Bateman. Jan. 26 he allegedly took a Dillon Trout owned car from East Columbus Street, drove to Logan, then returned it the next day to East Columbus Street.
Nelsonville ticket sale for a Friday night child welfare benefit at the Elks Home is satisfactory. Dutch Zimmerman’s orchestra will play for dancing with Bill Lowther providing a special dance. Performers include Jerry Cavanaugh, Gloria Hoodlett, Ellen Davis, Catherine and Margery Barron, Freda White, Mary L. Lowden, and Rosemary Sayers. Prizes for door, dance, bridge and bingo donated by merchants.
Nelsonville report shows S R McDowell called to Columbus Monday due to Louise McDowell’s illness while attending Capital School of Cosmetology. Louise moved home. Mrs McDowell also in Columbus with influenza and complications, condition improved. Esther Class to attend C A Dilcher funeral. M M Class meeting postponed to Thursday night with Daniel as study topic.
Central School observes a Valentine week with grade by grade events. First grade under Miss Louise Young makes themed cookies for parents. Second grade with Miss Archilla Shuster exchanges valentines and hosts a School of the Art program. Third grade presents Magic Cottage with leads Jean Tryon Jean Mickle. Fourth grade plans party or play with Valentine box and refreshments. Fifth and sixth grades exchange valentines and eighth grade girls plan parties. Seventh grade also to exchange valentines under Miss Ruth Giesen.
The Woman's Community Club hosted a Monday benefit at President Mrs. J. M. Hyde's home. City leaders and many residents attended. Prizes went to Edward Sharp and Blanche Linton for contract and auction, Steve Holland and Roy Snackenburg for bingo, and C. L. Stout for anagram.
Mrs. Walter Mechem hosted the Wednesday Bridge Club last night with Mrs. C. E. Welch and Mrs. Frank Freer substituting to form three tables. High scores went to Mrs. Harry Kelly, Mrs. Cecil Shafer, and Mrs. Welch.
Funeral services for C A Dilcher will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Christian Church conducted by Reverend Strickler. Burial will be at Greenlawn.
The Loyal Woman's Class of the Christian Church planned with Mrs. Effie Lamborn in Nelsonville was postponed due to the death of C. A. Dilcher.
Mr and Mrs James Sharp and Mr and Mrs Ralph Parks returned home after attending a bankers meeting in Columbus.
An advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a mild calomel substitute that cleanses the bowels without sickness. It claims clearer skin and relief from dullness and bad breath after taking one or two tablets at bedtime for a week, with prices 15c 30c 60c.
Spring pattern book promises fashionable wardrobes for women and girls with dresses lingerie and wedding gowns. Readable pages offer fabrics accessories and exclusive Anne Adams models for self made outfits.
Marietta College marks its centennial with a 9 30 AM assembly and a noon luncheon. Speakers include Margaret Porter of Pan Hellenic Council and Pi Beta Phi and Eugene Batten of the Men's Union and Delta Tau Delta. The college traces its origins to an academy in Marietta, the oldest town in Ohio founded in 1788.
Clifford Rizer of 619 High Street went to Grant Hospital for treatment and possible surgery after a rock fall injured him in Mine No. 6 Floodwood on April 1.
Nelsonville report says the Carbon Hill Parent-Teacher Association will gather Thursday night February 14 at 7:30. A special program is planned and the school bus will operate to all outlying districts.
Mrs. Ed Crouse and Mrs. Alva Patton were summoned to Canton today by the death of Mrs. Ella Waddell, sister of Mrs. Crouse. Also noted: Heidelberg’s great wine tun built in 1751 could hold 283200 bottles or 800 hogsheads and weighed 11000 pounds in iron bands.
Probate Judge 5. M. Johnson declared estates of Alice Francis, Mable Lawrence, Francis Marton Fill, S. A. Cunningham, and Thompson E. Woodyard in Athens County not subject to inheritance tax.
Government funds support multiple sports with about $11,400 for rifle shooting the highest grant and $8 for baseball the lowest in the subsidy program.
The tiger shark is described as the most dangerous shark species capable of attacking a swimmer or canoe. It can swallow a man due to its large mouth and throat, highlighting its fearless nature.
Edward J. Reilly, chief of Hauptmann's legal team, condemned a Teaneck pastor's outburst as ruinous to Wilentz's closing plea. Reilly vowed an appeal if Hauptmann is convicted and claimed no funds support for the defense. He cited plans to seek ten days in jail for the minister on contempt and criticized Wilentz's accusation of defense backers as un-Americans.
After a two weeks period of doubling up Athens County school officials returned to a freshly painted ground floor office in the courthouse. Kenneth C. Ray superintendent James Russell attendance officer and Miss Eleanor Minister secretary resumed work in the redecorated space with J W Wilson county surveyor moving back into the room.
The Athens Grange hosts a Valentine Party at the Grange Hall honoring members with January and February birthdays. Members bring a favorite dish for a potluck dinner and a Valentine box will be featured.
The public is invited to the American Legion Hall at 7:30 tonight to hear Charles E B Miller Ohio safety manager speak as part of Safety Week. Commander M C Morrison of the K T Cros een Post announced Miller will tour Athens and Nelsonville with the address.
Commander Wiley reports the dirigible Macon sank off Point Sur after a casualty in the stern. Naval vessels and searchlights raced to the scene, rescuing 81 survivors as three ships carried lifeboats and life jackets to safety.
The Fourth District Court of Appeals in Athens will hear extortion case details involving Harry Hudson of Athena who pleaded guilty and was sentenced to Mansfield Reformatory. The court, with judges Blosser Middletown and McCurdy, convenes twice yearly. next Athens session is in fall.
Addis Ababa treaty negotiators announced a neutral zone to halt hostilities and a boundary commission to be appointed. The agreement followed days of intensive talks between Ethiopian and Italian representatives.
Athens County Pomona Grange schedules a special meeting at the Athens Grange Hall Fairgrounds Thursday night at 8. Pomona degree to be conferred on several candidates and important business to be discussed per Pomona Master John T. Hope. Grangers asked to bring food for the supper.
A truck driven by Joseph Goldfarb of Columbus backed into a curb light on North Court Street near Washington Street at noon. This marks the third damaged light standard in traffic accidents here in two weeks.
Broughton Dairy Store will open at 34 South Court Street next week serving ice cream and dairy products with a deli line and light lunches. Operated by Broughton Farm Dairy of Marietta, it will be managed by Maurice Rinard, a Ohio University graduate. New furnishings include a soda fountain, 18 sets of tables and chairs, and a bench seating 10. The shop will offer 15 varieties of ice cream and more.
Justice T. R. Bennett of Athens County will open a justice of the peace office in the Cline Building on South Court Street. He has served as a deputy sheriff since the start of Sheriff Charles H. Stratton’s administration and will resign that role. successor appointment will follow.
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