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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1936

Page

5

City water service stays after restraining order Athens case

A temporary restraining order prevents the Athens City Water Department from shutting off service at 60 N Congress St owned by Minnie B Hot held by Graham. Judge O F Rowland granted the order delaying collection obstacles while a hearing is set. The city plans to allow delinquent renters to pay under a March 1 plan.

Athens City Athens N. Congress St Edna O. F. Rowland Athens County Common Pleas Court Graham Minnie B. Hot California Gordon Gray Service Department Mrs. Junod Gross Junod

Compton Urges Science Upholds Modern Civilization

Nobel laureate Art Compton told Ohio State convocation that science leads modern civilization and replaces old world ideals. He contrasted American adaptation to urban life with Europe’s rigid tradition, urging renewed objectives in higher education.

Rica Germany Hitler Reich Art Compton Ohio Sity Chicago I Memorial Auditorium Compton of Science University of China Oxford University America Stern

Death of Edward Beverage in Cincinnati at 68

Edward Beverage age 68 died at his home in Cincinnati Wednesday after 30 years in the city He formerly worked in Athens Ohio He is survived by a wife Hattie Ner Beverage a son Clarence a daughter Adeline two brothers and two sisters The funeral will be at Jagers Funeral Home Friday at 3 pm with Rev Arthur of the First Presbyterian officiating Burial is in West Union Street Cemetery

Edward Beverage Forthens Cincinnati Nati Athens Hattie Ner Clarence Adeline Middleport Mead Hawkins Mary Bean Calif Jagers Funeral Home Rev Arthur First Presbyterian W. Union St

School Finance program outlined for Athens County teachers

H Sutton of the Finance Department addressed the Athens County Teachers Association meeting at Methodist Church. He explained the Foundation School program in his talk on School Finance.

H. Sutton Finance Depen State Department of ‘Tion Athens County ‘Te Association Oundation

Cooner to Attend District Conference

Charlotte Gowing Cooper of the Women's Activity of the Ps District WPA will attend a conference in Columbus on Friday in May. The meeting will include a discussion of the program and an exhibition of project work by women district directors in Ohio.

Charlotte Gowing Cooper Cief WPA Columbus Ohio

Creomulsion Ad Claims Cough Relief Guarantee

An advertisement touts Creomulsion as the cure for persistent coughing and bronchial irritation. It claims Creomulsion goes directly to the cause, supporting its safety and effectiveness with an implied money back guarantee.

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Curtailed Athens NRS Office Keeps Busy

The Athens Re-employment Office reports a surge in re-registrations since January 1 as contractors plan five PWA school construction jobs and Route 31 improvements. A total of 3 815 job seekers are registered, including 461 women, while staff has been cut to three, with Carl Stickney paid by the WPA.

Athens Thomas Hixenbaugh PWA Hixenbaugh Emma Stanforth Carl Stickney Stickney WPA

Robinson to Attend Insurance Convention in Columbus

W. D. Robinson, Athens representative for State Automobile Mutual Insurance Co. of Columbus, invited to a two day convention at the Neal House in Columbus for his role in a 23 percent sales rise in 1985. He has accepted and will depart for Columbus today with over 1,000 company representatives attending.

W. D. Robinson Athens State Automobile Mutual Insurance Co Columbus Nei! House

Cutler Social and Personal Mention

Residents share weekend visits with relatives across Canaonville to Liverpool and Belpre. Notables include the Gould and Leyda households, Gill family ties, and Harold Gill in Pennsylvania. Local illness and a death mark community bereavement with memorial services and burial at Antioch Cemetery.

Amesville exhibitor earns multiple honors at OSU show

Wins Honors Homer C. Linscott of Amesville earned top honors with four bulls and one heifer at the Ohio State University show held at the State Fairgrounds in Columbus. He sold all animals including a yearling bull that topped the bull sale for 155 dollars and a six month calf champion for 10 dollars. Bulls placed first second and third in the bull calves class. another bull was second in the yearling class and a heifer won both first and reserve in the yearling class. Exhibitors from Ohio and West Virginia participated.

Homer C. Linscott Amesville Ohio State University State Fairgrounds Columbus Linscott Ohio West Virginia

Athens County Pension Staff Rehired for 30 Days

The Athens County Commission re appointed all Old Age Pension Office workers for another 30 day emergency period with one replacement Mrs Dorothy Parmiter by Mrs W R Shaffer. Miss Rowena Sprout Miss Emma Schiebel and Harold Guthrie temporary appointments expire as Miss Fannie Matteson is considered. Pensions for December remain overdue for many recipients and only Miss Sprout has been paid.

Athens County Dorothy Parmiter Charles Stratton W. R. Shaffer Rowena Sprout Emma Schiebel Harold Guthrie H. J. Berrodin Fannie Matteson Berrodin Miss Matteson Richard McKinstry Lucille Good Miss Sprout

Surgeries and a Mine Injury Reported at Sheltering Arms

Mrs M F Hawk of Athens underwent an appendix operation on Wednesday afternoon. Miss Dorothy Morrison of Athens, a minor surgical, had surgery on Wednesday morning. Mrs John Nicholson of Dexter had a major operation, and Clyde Mitchell of Glouster, who suffered a right leg fracture in a mine accident weeks earlier, was released on Wednesday.

M. FE. Hawk Athens Dorothy Morrison Sheltering Arms Hospital John Nicholson Dexter Clyde Mitchell Glouster

Legion Backs ROTC at Ohio U and Plans Military Ball

The K T Crossen Post of the American Legion voted to endorse Ohio Universitys voluntary Senior ROTC unit and will seek campus sponsorship of a formal military ball with proceeds to a unit fund. Commander Connor delivered the resolution to President Herman G James. The meeting also covered a minstrel show set for January 1920-21, with John B Rogers Co managing the rehearsals in Athens.

K. T. Crossen American Legion Ohio University Roger Connor Herman G. James Connor Athens Messenger The Legion James Legion Rooms Court St W. F. Burke Sensabaugh John B. Rogers Co

Boy Located After Missing 14-Year-Old From Jersey City

A 14-year-old Jersey City boy, missing since in Athens, was found in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His mother Mrs. Harry Burling rushed to Pittsburgh after telegrams from the boy’s father and Pittsburgh officials confirmed his location. The boy had stayed overnight at the Salvation Army home and planned to travel to Parkersburg en route home.

Henry Burling Jersey City Athens Pittsburgh Harry Burling Parkersburg

Luhrig Youth Pleads Guilty in Athens County Court

Ralph Stonne a Luhrig youth pled guilty to assault and battery after being indicted by the Athens County Grand Jury. Judge O F Rowland fined him twenty five dollars and imposed costs. Three other men indicted also pleaded guilty with sentences deferred. Arraignments for Monday and Tuesday indictees were set for 1 PM today.

Ralph Stonne Luhrig Athens County Grand Jury O. F. Rowland Athens County Common Pleas Court

Free from Inheritance Tax for Mansfield Estate

Elmer Mansfield's estate valued at 2010 dollars is declared free of inheritance tax due to no administration. Heirs listed are widow Susie FE Mansfield, daughter Mrs. Beasie Domke, and son William J Mansfield.

Elmer Mansfield Susie FE. Mansfield Beasie Domke William J. Mansfield

Shoe sizes shift over generations in women

The article notes that women generally have larger feet than previous generations. It cites that size 2 percent was common thirty years ago, but is not stocked today, while the average size now stands around five.

Doan's Pills Advertised Kidney Flush Claim

Medical claims assert the kidneys have 15 miles of tubes that require flushing to prevent backache leg pain and other symptoms. The ad urges readers to buy Doan's Pills from a druggist, stating they have helped millions for over 40 years.

Poan Doan

Court News in Common Pleas Rape Case George Windle

The January petit jury will convene Friday morning to hear the criminal case of Raymond Windle of Nelsonville on a rape charge. Emma Wilson acting as administratrix of John L. Wilson’s estate sues Citizens Central Bank of Nelsonville. their suit was postponed after a death among counsel. The Warner Collieries Co. agreement with Patton and Williams was rescinded by the court on motion of the plaintiff regarding the Dover Township coal mine operation.

Petit Jury Raymond Windle Nelsonville Emma Wilson John L. Wilson Citizens Central Bank Warner Collieries Co W. F. Patton J. E. Williams Charilewil Coal Co Dover Township

Auditor's Office Sets Saturday Hours For Dog Licenses

Athens County auditor C. O. Gibson announces office hours on the next two Saturdays to help residents buy dog licenses before the January 20 deadline. A penalty of one dollar applies after the date. Gibson reports 680 tags sold in his office. cross-county totals by deputies are unverified.

C. O. Gibson Athens County Gibson

Students To Talk at Missionary Meeting

The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church invites two delegates from the Student Volunteer Convention in Indianapolis to speak at the Friday meeting at 2 o'clock. Ohio University students Virginia McGee and Anna Beckett will discuss convention topics of interest to youth.

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church Indianapolis Ohio University Virginia McGee Zanesville Anna Beckett Procterville

Noxzema Used For Skin Irritation Relief and Care

The text describes applying a little more as a protective foundation for powder and using Noxzema until the skin is completely relieved. It presents Noxzema as a medicated aid to rapid healing and quick relief from external skin irritations, noting its astringent action reduces enlarged pores to finer appearance.

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