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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1935
Page
5
Authorities report votes in Gallia County and city areas lifting liquor restrictions. The commission’s decision kept open hours under review with potential repeal of late closing norms. A March 5 courthouse gathering featured Miss Juliette and local educators presenting class designs and student teaching demonstrations.
Nurses use Resino to ease persistent itching and restore skin comfort. The treatment focuses on calming irritation, reducing inflammation, and fostering healing for sensitive patients.
The Guyan District Board of Education sues County Superintendent H B Bradbury in Common Pleas Court to recover 7242 dollars alleged received as state aid. The board claims resolutions to borrow under House Bill 10 were passed January 26, 1935 and notes issued to Ohio Valley Bank. Hearing set for February 23 before Judge W R White. In other action Gallia County schools vote against consolidating Guyan and Crown City districts.
J. L. Batley of Crown City 80 underwent a hernia operation at Holzer Hospital Tuesday night. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rupe of Middleport welcomed a daughter born at the hospital. New admissions include Mrs. T. Hi. Shaw of Thivener for surgery and Mrs. Frank Bolar of Gallipolis for treatment of an infected finger.
Sam Young age 58 a former saloon keeper was fined 15 dollars and costs by Municipal Judge A J Stormont on a charge of intoxication and disorderly conduct in Gallipolis after arrest the night before on a complaint by Mrs Bertha Robinson who was charged with rape the case to be considered later.
Rio Grande residents and nearby townsfolk gathered Monday afternoon to honor Prof. C. O. Clark on his eightieth birthday. Guests enjoyed punch and wafers while registration was handled by R. H. Tanner.
May Rhodes sues Abe Rhodes for divorce alimony and custody citing nine children and alleged threats. A garnishee payment of 129.51 settles Joe Moch vs William Mc Hale. Johnson estate sale costs set 62.29 taxes 46.72 and remaining 715.99 to plaintiff. Default judgment 560.44 for Gallipolis Savings & Loan vs J G Rodgers. mortgage payoff 1201.80 due. Bank lien 339.24. Sheriff probes who killed Mrs Emma King 70 in Cheshire. Ira Sowards released on 500 bond for alleged theft of household goods.
The Ohio Chamber of Commerce urged the Senate Finance Committee to oppose the social security program. Secretary George B. Chandler warned the legislation would set the nation on an irreversible two generation path and cause lasting harm to civic character. He pressed seven recommendations including Treasury custody of unemployment funds and use for unemployment compensation only, public employment office payment of benefits, disqualifications for code industry refusals, and union membership not barring employment.
Nancy Robinson Gilkey died Tuesday morning at 8 at her home near Albany from a paralytic stroke. She was the Robinson family’s last member, survived by husband Jake Gilkey a son Emmett and daughter Grace Marie Peyton seven grandchildren. Funeral set for Thursday at 2 pm in Alexander Presbyterian Church, Hebbardsville Cemetery burial.
The Ohio Theater hosts Baboona by Martin Johnsons marking a aerial Africa epic after twenty months of filming and 60 000 miles of jungle travel. Also new at Majestic is Rumba starring George Raft and Carole Lombard with music and dance from Havana to New York. Court Theater presents Thats Gratitude with Mary Carlisle and Charles Sabin in a Columbia release.
The American comeback of Jan Kubelik, famed violinist, is set for Memorial Hall Columbus on February 28 with his 20 year old son Rafael as accompanist. Kubelik known for his technical mastery, fragile tone and agility, previously drew record crowds in Chicago.
Mrs. Martha Mc Daniel, 92, possibly the hospital age record holder, called Tuesday to see her daughter Mrs. J. Clark deputy probate judge who is receiving treatment. She was accompanied by Judge Clark and her nurse. Mrs. Clark shows improvement.
Ohio Governor Martin L. Davey announced a plan to broaden relief to include deserving persons currently ineligible. He accused some recipients of chiseling relief funds and said thousands with savings or property are shut out despite needing aid. He planned to present the plan to Harry L. Hopkins, federal relief administrator.
The Rev Howard Warner pastor of Alexander Presbyterian Church returns to his pulpit after eight weeks away being treated at Sheltering Arms Hospital. He will deliver a sermon titled Is Life Worth Living. Sunday School meets at 10 a m with services starting at 11 a m. Trustees plan an important meeting Sunday night at 7 30.
The Federal government expanded Ohio relief funding with another million dollars, bringing total federal aid to $8,353,287, plus $2,000,000 state and local funds. Relief Director Walls announced county directors will buy locally mined coal for local use next month with bids and NRA code compliance, favoring mines employing locals.
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