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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1936
Page
5
Rev. J. Wilbur H. Fowler of First Methodist denounces the campus ROTC program in his Sunday sermon. He warns it harms freedom of conscience and moral life, calls it an impractical disguise of compulsion, and urges protests to Ohio University president Dr. Herman G. James.
The Athens County Ministerial Association adopted a unanimous resolution opposing the establishment of an ROTC unit at Ohio University. Clergy members Rev Ward Radford Rev Lloyd W Clark and Rev Reed J Downs spoke against ROTC at recent services and meetings. Ohio University graduate John Stockham also spoke against ROTC at the Westminster Fellowship gathering.
Witnesses testified as Raymond Windle 18 Nelsonville faces rape charges in the January term of Athens County Common Pleas Court. Fourteen witnesses subpoenaed. jury of twelve men drawn from Athens and surrounding areas.
Church congregations from Richland Ave and New Marshfield Methodist Protestant Churches passed motions directing secretaries to send letters of support to Judge O. F. Rowland Prosecuting Attorney Harold J. Rose and Sheriff Charles Stratton for their work in eliminating public gambling in Athens County.
A son was born Sunday to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth C. Ray at St Anne's Hospital in Columbus. Mr. Ray serves as superintendent of the Athens County Schools.
Athens business and professional leaders endorse a voluntary ROTC unit at Ohio University. Quotes from Dr. Blaine Goldsberry, Forsyth, Carpenter, BoBo, Roberts, and Dr. H. T. Phillips show mixed views on expansion of the War Department but general support for military training on campus.
Dr E B Comb, a dentist, argues for peace education while supporting selective service. He believes war is possible and that youth should understand it, even if most oppose conflict.
George Banks supports an elective dairy course for boys and opposes compulsory unit requirements, saying he would not favor a mandatory program but favors voluntary participation if offered.
Attorney R W Finsterwald supports Ohio University's ROTC program adoption. He argues the government sponsored program is merit-based, cites broad adoption nationwide, and states critics must prove it is unworthy. He commends university authorities for their approval and endorses continuing ROTC at the campus.
Major S M Johnson of Athens County Probate Court backs a voluntary ROTC program at Ohio University. County auditor O G Gibson supports it as long as training remains voluntary and does not disrupt other university departments.
Athens County fair board members plan to attend the Ohio Fair Managers Association convention in Columbus at the Deshler-Wallick Hotel. Russell Maple goes Tuesday, with Secretary Herb J. Parker and others traveling Wednesday. Governor Martin L. Davey state director H. Hanefeld and Attorney General John W. Bricker are among invited guests and speakers.
Ida Stalder aged 79 of Canaan Township died Sunday at the Parkersburg home of her nephew C O Stalder in West Virginia. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 10 30 am at South Canaan.
The Ohio State Optometric Association Zone No 6 holds its next meeting in Athens Tuesday evening January 14 at 7 30 under the direction of Dr B M Covert Athens chairman The discussion topic will be The Human seeing Machine.
A new powder named Pasteeth lets wearers secure false teeth with comfort. It claims no gummy taste or irritation and advises sprinkling a little on the plates. Available at druggists in three sizes.
Rev. A T Clark of the First Presbyterian Church reports strong boy protests against the university ROTC unit in Athens. Students faculty and townspeople sign petitions and plan a mass meeting with Sherwood Eddy on Jan 21 to support the church line.
Seventeen witnesses are summoned for the John Barker trial on charges of shooting with intent to kill in the September 10 incident that wounded 16 year old Dana Lee Tom. The Tom boy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lee Tom, will be the state’s chief witness. The list includes prosecutors and police officers, with eight witnesses for the defense.
Fred Stephenson 60 lifelong Dover Township resident died Sunday morning at the family home on Peach Ridge. He is survived by his wife Alberta Spaulding Stephenson a daughter Vera E. Stephenson of Cleveland two sons William A. of Dayton and F Gordon of Akron a sister Mrs W B James Sugar Creek and a brother A G Stephenson Spokane Wash Funeral services set for Tuesday at 2 pm at the Sugar Creek Church of Christ with Rev Gilbert Courtney in charge Burial in W Union Street Cemetery Athens Friends may call at the home Tuesday 9 am to 1 pm.
Three patients were dismissed from Sheltering Arms Hospital on Saturday. Dorothy Morrison of Athens Mrs Dee Daugherty of Athens and Mrs Cleo Brown of McArthur were discharged. Alex Chickey of Athens Route 7 had an appendix operation Saturday night. Mrs Lafe Andrews underwent a major surgical operation this morning.
William Wyman 71 The Plains and Minnie Grubb 67 Athens applied for a marriage license. The couple, with occupations listed as retired and housekeeper respectively, seeks to wed.
Despite weather hampering turnout, several Smith-Hughes courses taught by vocational agriculture teachers are starting up across Athens County communities.
An experiment conducted in Wooster challenges the common belief that liming increases potato yields. The study suggests liming did not raise yields in the local trial.
A Frenchman named M. de Sivrac is credited with originating the bicycle concept. His first device appeared in Paris during 1 and featured a wooden frame with two wheels. Locomotion relied on pushing the ground with the feet.
Emma Jane Munn aged 68 died at 4 a m Monday at her brother M M Munns home 115 N Congress St after a two month illness of influenza and complications She leaves three nieces Mrs Anthony Womack Cincinnati Florence and Sylvia Munn Cleveland an uncle Thomas Copeland and aunt Mrs Jane Wetherell Stewart Friends may call at the Munn residence until 12 30 p m Wednesday Funeral services will be at Haga Ridge Chapel at 1 30 p m Wednesday with Rev Plummer Burial in Haga Ridge Cemetery
Eighteen Scoutmasters assistants and committeemen attended the third monthly Hock Hocking District meeting at the First Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday afternoon with Scout Commissioner J W Long presiding. Wilbur D Mender of Troop 66 Nelsonville spoke on The Use of the Patrol in Bus Scout Troops and demonstrations by Paul W Handel Parkersburg clarified patrol officer games.
The second Newspaper Mechanical Conference, sponsored by Ohio University Sigma Delta Chi and Sigma Rho, will be held in The Athens Messenger editorial rooms on Tuesday and Wednesday. Gordon K. Bush will speak on mechanical problems facing publishers at 4 PM Tuesday.
The Ohio University Women's League will hold its monthly luncheon Wednesday at noon at First Methodist Church. Miss Eunice Snyder, nursery school instructor, will discuss cosmetics as part of a consumer education series. The Co Editor, the League's official publication, will be issued Wednesday.
Fifty women attended the first Fireside Reading at the home of Dean FE Voigt at 35 Park Place last night. Mrs Voigt read The Green Light by Lloyd Douglas as the program opened.
YD Blaker, 16 Maple Street, is afflicted with scarlet fever, city health officials reported Monday.
John Chiazza of Wheeling West Virginia was fined 200 dollars and costs by Judge A J Stormont for transporting liquor after state liquor officers found 18 cases of Kentucky liquor without Ohio stamps in his car near the Silver Bridge. Chiazza and his son Paul crossed the river from Chesapeake and were stopped on Route 7 four miles above Gallipolis. Chiazza received a suspended 30 day jail term. his son paid part of the fine.
In Gallipolis the WPA will sponsor a course including first aid accident prevention infant and child care home hygiene and care of the sick Dr O A Vornholt of Holzer Hospital spoke on accidents and injuries and first aid Friday night Future meetings will feature Mrs Ida Bell Howalt and Miss Marie Isselstein as speakers for about 15 lessons Members of women’s projects are invited to attend the safety sessions.
J Enos Rupe aged 75 died at home near Kyger in Wesley Chapel community of heart failure. Funeral services will be at Kyger M F E Church with burial in Wright Cemetery near Langsville. Rev. Harvey Bolton presided. He married Addie Thomas in 1891 and leaves son Howard Rupe of Athens. He was a member of Jr O U A M.
Marriage licenses issued in Greenup Kentucky to Howard Collins age 22 from Jackson and Goldie Snyder age 21 from Vinton and to Daniel Farney age 22 from Oak Hill and Jesse M Evans age 21 from Waterloo. A wedding permit was issued in Gallipolis to John H Gover age 41 son of Tilden Glover and Fiva Burford Selby age 44, both residents of Gallipolis.
Word reached Dexter relatives Sunday of the death of William Hellyer at the home of his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Jack Davis of Fostoria. He was married to his last wife Mrs Ursula Martin who had died earlier. Funeral arrangements are not yet completed.
A display of articles made by the WPA sewing department has been sent to Columbus where Mrs. Fran Sharp state supervisor of all women s projects will issue ratings of the work done by relief seamstresses in all sections of Ohio.
A new hangar is planned for the Illinois National Guard squadron at Chicago's municipal airport. Officials say the project will expand facilities and support operations for the unit.
An old advertisement touts Creomulsion as the remedy for stubborn chest colds and bronchial irritation. It claims the product soothes inflamed membranes and loosens phlegm, with a druggist guarantees refund if not satisfied from the first dose.
The Ohio River sits above 380 feet with Kanawha water levels expected to fall after recent rains. The Eureka station dam work is suspended due to high water and a damaged cofferdam. Greene Line boats Kiwanis Evergreen and Tom Greene are in overhaul, with Evergreen making maiden trips and reconditioning of engines and hulls underway. Monongahela and Fairplay operate in a busy tow and safety upgrades proceed under the Steamboat Inspection Service. The Madison Ind wharf boat, a key Cincinnati to Louisville landing, was sunk by ice, ending over 30 years of service.
Harry Fillinger of Ledta, in Gallia County, paid a $10 fine plus $4.90 in costs after a drunkenness arrest Saturday night in municipal court.
Gallia County libraries seek private donations of books magazines and funds to buy reading material led by Mrs Margaret Bradbury supervisor of library extension work WPA efforts may become permanent with state county and community interest Volunteers will guide programs with Miss Susan Raike overseeing and Miss Gertrude Carman offering reading support Centers already operate at Crown City Vinton Bidwell Porter and Addison with more planned Principal school partners arrange space for libraries near classrooms to host volunteer services by teachers and students
Pleasing relief from constipation touts olive tablets as a safe laxative alternative to calomel. The ad claims improved energy and beauty, urges nighttime use, and notes labels reading olive color and prices 15c 80c and 60c with prominent physician endorsement.
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