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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1930
Page
3
Yaron Barron of LIONVILLE entered a guilty plea to intoxication charged after arraignment by Mayor Bill Hickman. He paid 100 dollars and costs, was committed to county jail, and taken to Athens for processing. The case stems from a disturbance in East End on February 2.
C Wood Bowen city solicitor announced plans to seek the Democratic nomination for prosecuting attorney. He has served on the City Board of Education for several years and is active in civic and fraternal affairs.
Rev E L Pielow addresses Logan Int Teacher Association on citizenship as universal duty. Meeting discussed district convention plans set for next month with 200 to 300 delegates anticipated and lunch to be provided by the association. Mrs Walter E Brehm sang two numbers during the session.
GAN Feb 21 report notes police extend activity four miles beyond Logan City. Chief of Police states department cooperates with the sheriff and traffic office to provide courteous service and enforce the law beyond city boundaries.
County surveyor reports roads to get tar coat filler. material contract signed though exact roads not yet selected. Maintenance cost reduction cited. program delayed by weather and may start in April or later.
Charles Kontner fractured his right arm after a fall near his Mill Street home following a light stroke of paralysis. The same area hosts the Knights of Pythias Athens County convention at Castle Hall led by Grand Chancel lor G W Pearce with C W Monks as secretary. The event marked the order’s 66th anniversary with guests from Marietta Middleport and other towns enjoying a program of songs and speeches.
The Ohio Bankers Association based in Columbus issues a warning via Athens banks to merchants about cashing checks for strangers. It notes national losses estimated at 3 million dollars yearly, mostly borne by merchants and surety firms, with banks limiting losses by proper identification and urging prosecution to deter offenders.
The Rev. George L. Snively of Lewiston Illinois will speak at 10 15 Sunday morning at Athens First Christian Church. He is working in Ohio in the interest of a pension fund for Christian Churches. Since 1920 he has helped assemble more than 16000000 dollars in church funds.
J C Reiff of Bucyrus faces 17 counts alleging he padded payrolls by about 600 dollars while serving as supervisor of state highways for District 3 in Crawford County. The indictment was issued February 21.
A 20 year old high school girl outlines Communist propaganda methods in schools. Her plan is supported by documents on file in the state Department.
The four act musical comedy Son John closed last night at the Senior High School Auditorium. Students from the Junior and Senior High Schools formed the cast and delivered strong performances. The high school band provided musical interludes between acts to the large audience.
The Red Men will entertain members and their families Saturday evening in their hall to honor Washington's birthday and the lodge anniversary. A program with several speakers is planned and lunch will be served.
The Business Girls' Class of the Christian Sunday School will sponsor a bake sale on Saturday morning at Wilson Grocery.
Fire caused by an overheated stove damaged the home of Fletcher Metcalf on North Congress Street. Ohio University student Margaret Harris woke to smoke at 2:30 am and alerted six residents who tried to fight the blaze before Athens Fire Department extinguished it. Insurance covered the loss.
Columbus Feb 21 Four prisoners escaped from the Ohio State Reformatory at Mansfield during nice weather. Ohio Penitentiary officials say such escapes when warm weather arrives prove spring is here not in the offing.
A delegation from Muskingum and Licking counties urged Governor Myers Y. Cooper to surface State Highway No. 16 from Columbus to Pittsburgh via their counties. They argued for hard surfacing instead of the tarred surface used in the past.
A Cascaret candy at night cleanses the bowels by morning. It sweetens breath, clears tongue, relieves biliousness headaches dizziness and gas. Repeat two or three nights to remove waste. Cascarets strengthen bowel muscles and are sold in 10 cent boxes at drug stores.
In Nelsonville on February 21 the historic posters displayed in local business windows are created by eighth grade history students from the public schools. The contest is sponsored by the Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and many posters are described as real works of art.
A series of social visits are noted with individuals from Athens Lancaster Mt. Lebanon and Columbus. Names include Mr and Mrs Austin Kentner Mrs Eber Davis Miss Velma Rosser Mrs C A Hooper John Snowden Miss Elizabeth Smith Jeff Bowers Betty Jane Meir Mr and Mrs R M Henry Donna Kontner and Erma Wilson among others.
Columbus February 21 John Clifton head of the State Department of Education seeks financing for a state wide pupil personnel guidance program for public and nonpublic schools A group of educators workers and business and farm representatives urged him to hire a director and necessary assistants.
Data collection sheets containing 110 questions were received today by H R McVay county schools superintendent from J L Clifton state director of education. The survey requests information on motor equipment routes personnel and legal matters to improve transportation facilities statewide and the State Department of Education will cooperate with local school boards to perfect bus operations.
Camille Chautemps announced a new French government formed from Leftist groups. He planned to present the ministerial list to President Doumergue later on February 21 as he prepared to assume leadership.
John Korzep of Parkersburg pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated at arraignment before Magistrate Carl H Porter. He paid a $150 fine and costs and was released. Korzep was arrested in Guysville after driving into a ditch on the Coolville Guysville Road. his car was badly damaged but he escaped injury.
Preliminary hearing for Peter Carsey of Athens on a selling intoxicating liquor charge was set for 10 o clock Saturday before Magistrate Carl H Porter. Carsey remained jailed on $200 bond. Deputy Wilson Ator and Constable Joe Jonas made the arrest. Herbert Howard of Ames Township was bound over to the grand jury on a failure to provide charge after pleading not guilty before Magistrate Porter. Bond was furnished. Constable Harry Junod arrested Howard.
John Gail of Glouster was fined 150 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to possession of intoxicating liquor at arraignment before Magistrate Carl H. Porter. Half the fine was paid with security for the remainder. Deputies Wilson Ator and Joe Jonas seized liquor from his home including three pints and two gallons of whisky and 30 beer bottles.
2 070 children in Athens County were Schick tested in the first week of a four week diphtheria immunization drive conducted by county health officers with the Ohio State Department of Health. 254 Athens school children were tested Thursday. Those with positive reactions will receive three serum treatments a week apart. preschoolers get serum without testing. Dr J M Higgins explains. Schedules repeat next week per Miss Clara Cavanaugh.
James Baker, described as meek and shifty eyed, confessed to murdering nine people in various places for the thrill of watching them die. Eight victims were poisoned. his stepfather was shot in Warren Ohio. Detective Thomas A. Smith recognized Baker from a photo found in a hermit’s shack near Detroit.
William Warren and Roy Birch of York Township plead not guilty to statutory offenses at arraignment. They are held in Athens County Jail with bonds set at 3500 each. Warren requests a preliminary hearing at 10:00 a.m. February 24 before Magistrate Porter.
Inspired by spring weather the Division of Sanitary Engineering of the State Department of Health ordered inspection of 288 state approved tourist camps. Camp operators were notified to put camps in condition prior to examination by the health commissioner of their district.
Washington February 21 Chairman T W O Conner of the U S Shipping Board asked President Hoover to relieve him of duties citing ill health as the reason. The move comes as questions arise over leadership of the agency during a period of maritime policy debate.
Report of early spring signs in Athens led by Prof. A B Silas counting 18 robins on his lawn. Bluebirds return, Ohio University students shed coonskins, and vehicles adapt as ice and snow vanish. Children oil skates and count marbles while outdoor chores begin.
Gardening and fishing topics fill the scene as spring emerges in Athens. The piece notes warming weather, garden plots being surveyed, tackle and equipment discussed, and the season’s early progress overcoming winter’s waning grip.
Local man Ira M. Garten of Beckley West Virginia reports ten years of rheumatism that eased dramatically with Orange Root Iron and Celery Compound. He credits the product with appetite gain weight increase and improved digestion and recommends it to others as a blood purifying remedy available at Lash's Drug Store and other outlets.
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