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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1937

Page

5

State Inspector Carnival Spirit Prevailed as County Court Teams

The article describes a tense late finish in a county basketball night with Albany and Hollister coaches Paul McVey and Carl Dupler watching a 25-25 tie, the crowd cheering for star Charles Ennis and Billy Scively. Spectators listed include Grace Webb and many others as fans react to the close games and a snow beginning outside.

Albany Hollister Paul McVey Carl Dupler Grace Webb Keith Zimmerman Jeff Tewksberry Bettina Collins Irene Woodraw June Pencelli Jim Rickey Rex Allen Harold Balliver Eddie McPherson Charles Ennis Earnest Chalfant Edward Oskey Velma Barstow Merle Nelson Verne

Winter Cold Drops Mercury To 12 Degrees In Athens

Mercury plummeted to 12 degrees after a winter snowstorm hit Athens last night with snow still on the ground. By late morning the thermometer read 18 degrees, a rare midday low, as drivers faced ice and snow crusted roads and chains became necessary.

Athens

Prosecuting Attorney Offers Opinion on County Road Material Use

Rose provides a detailed legal view on limestone and culvert purchases by former County Engineer and County Commissioners. He cites General Code sections on embezzlement and public funds, notes possible contract irregularities, and suggests audits and possible prosecutions if funds were used for private gain. He also addresses township matériel, truck use, and payment obligations pending funds.

Board of County Commissioners Bureau of Inspection and Supervision State of Ohio John Whitney Minner County Road Fund Beckler Rose

Catholic Ladies Meet at Kircher Home Tonight

Catholic Ladies groups meet at the late Mrs Charlies P Kirchers home at 7 30 PM to recite the rosary. Perry T Cole Coolville pleaded not guilty to striking William Williams Coolville and was bound over to the grand jury on 100 bond. Governor Davey signs bill extending Whittemore Law allowing ten annual tax installments.

Catholic Ladies of Columbia The Altar and Rosary Society Catholic Women's Needle Club Charlies P. Kircher Perry T. Cole Coolville R. D William Williams Coolvile T. R. Bennett Columbus L.P Davey Whittemore

Kansasratifies Child Labor Amendment in Constitution

Topeka Kansas officials report that Kansas has become the 28th state to ratify the Child Labor Amendment to the Federal Constitution. The approval advances the nationwide effort to place limits on child labor through a constitutional change.

Kansas Topeka Kan U.P

Auto kills worker as street railway crew struck

An automobile plowed into a group of Cleveland street railway workers repairing tracks, killing one man and injuring three others. The incident occurred today in Cleveland as crews worked on a track repair project.

Cleveland U.P

Arraignments Update In Athens County Court

Hobart Harvey pleads guilty to breaking and entering on a two count indictment but case not disposed. Elwood Carsey placed on probation for failure to provide for a pregnant woman after guilty plea. Multiple defendants set for trials in March on charges including intoxication and driving while intoxicated.

Hobart Harvey Roland Elwood Carsey Cunningham Frank (Croppie) Cunningham Athens Mansfield Reformatory Rudolph Bryan Athens County George Hankison Joseph Bagley Roscoe Shields Audrey Hoover

New Marshfield Council Committee to Survey Waterloo Township

A meeting of the New Marshfield Council Committee will be held in the schoolhouse Thursday evening February 25 at 8 o clock. Mr J P Schmidt from Ohio State University will meet with the committee to help summarize reports to date.

New Marshfield

Mrs Ruth Dorman Undergoes Appendix Operation

Mrs Ruth Dorman of 15% S High St underwent an appendix operation at Sheltering Arms Hospital this morning. Her condition was reported good. Julia Ann Ruth entered the hospital for medical treatment. Mrs Fred Bekler and Walter Howard, a pneumonia patient, are reported improved, as is Jake Anderson who had a major operation earlier this week.

Ruth Dorman S. High St Sheltering Arms Hospital Julia Ann Ruth E. Carpenter St Fred Beckler S. Congress St Walter Howard Albany Neumonia Jake Anderson the Plains

Beckley Elected Director of Ohio Retail Clothiers Assn

Harry Beckley of J. L. Beck ley & Son Athens clothiers was elected a director of the Ohio Retail Clothiers and Furnishers Association at its Cincinnati meeting. Charles Robins of Cambridge was elected president.

Harry Beckley J. L. Beckley & Son Athens Clothiers Ohio Retail Clothiers and Furnishers Association Cincinnati Charles Robins Cambridge

Fire Destroys New Residence in Mulligan Road Fire

The L. C. Baker home on Rock Riffle Hill Mulligan Road burned late Wednesday afternoon. Athens firefighters arrived with chemical extinguishers but the flames were beyond control. The house was newly completed and the Bakers planned to move in next week. Baker planned to rebuild on the same foundation. A boy returning from school spotted the roof fire believed sparked from the furnace.

L. C. Baker Rock Riffle Hill Mulligan Road Athens Bakers Baker

Firefighters Save Furnishings From Six Room House Blaze

A fire broke out earlier in the day in a six room house with a bath. Fire crews saved several pieces of new furniture as they contained the blaze.

Help Kidneys Pass 3 Lbs A Day

Doctors say kidneys contain about 15 miles of tiny tubules that purify blood. Most people excrete around 3 pints daily, and frequent or scanty urination with burning can signal kidney or bladder issues. Dean's product claims to flush waste from kidney tubes and relieve symptoms.

Dean

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