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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1936

Page

5

Industrial mission case heard in Athens Pleas Court

Fears over compensation for an injured workman were heard yesterday in Athens Pleas Court. Prosecutor and defense debated whether the employer Kamp did not require the worker to sign and hold insurance. The case involves trial action and disputed judgment.

Induso William Colville Athens Pleas Court Wilperwanger Columbus Atggarold J. Rose Mission Ommission Lester Hitchings Kampf Arkmen’s Insurance Ohd

Doan's Pills Offer Backache Relief and Kidney Flush

A vintage health ad touts Doan's Pills as a remedy to nagging backache and kidney trouble. It claims kidneys filter acids from blood, avert waste buildup, and that daily use prevents serious issues with swelling energy loss and dizzy spells.

Doan

Mrs Walton Third To Die From Flames

Mrs Frank Walton died in Sheltering Arms Hospital at 11 07 last night the third victim of flames that swept a Morristown cottage near Chauncey that morning. Two of Mrs Walton's children Thelma age 9 and Wilma Jeane age 21 months perished in the blaze. Mr Walton and two other children Elsie age 7 and Frank Jr age 11 survived. Funeral services for the three victims set for Sunday at 10 30 at Morristown Church with burial in Hilltop Cemetery. The family was trapped by flames believed to have started from a coal cooking stove. Mrs Walton 31 was formerly Opal Hiles daughter of Chauncey residents.

Frank Walton Sheltering Arms Hospital Morristown Chauncey Hilltop

Robinson Infant Buried In Union St. Cemetery

Burial of Roger LeRoy Robinson, three and a half year old son of Francis and Geneva Robinson of Bates Settlement, occurred Monday at Union Street Cemetery. He died Saturday evening of membranous croup. Survived by five siblings. father is nephew of W. D. Robinson of Athens.

Roger LeRoy Robinson Francis Geneva Robinson Bates Settlement W. Union St P. m Francis Robinson W. D. Robinson Athens

Joe Weed Arraigned On Seven Year Old Non-Support Charge

Joe Weed of Haydenville faced Athens County Probate Court on a seven year old non-support charge after seven years in the U S Army. He promised to pay 2.40 weekly for his daughter Shirley Jo, and was released. The case stemmed from an arraignment in 1928 when he failed to support. Weed was returned to custody by Hocking County authorities and jailed in Athens.

Joe Weed Haydenville Athens County U. S. Army Shirley Jo Weed S. M. Johnson Hocking

U O Students Hear Problems Of Newspaper Conference

Ohio University hosted the second Newspaper Mechanical Conference sponsored by Sigma Delta Chi and Sigma Rho. Sessions covered editorial to business operations, rubber rollers advantages, and modern printing advances with The Messenger staff showcasing the new Goss press and related equipment.

Sigma Delta Chi Sigma Rho Ohio University the Messenger Gordon K. Bush The Messenger Leo Cincinnati Ohio Intertype Corporation P. O. Nichols Roy Dupler C. S&s. Reilly Joss Printing Press Co G. E. Stephenson Goss

Girls Prepare. Serve Appealing Luncheon at Athens High

Sophomore Home Economics group at Athens High School hosted a Wednesday lunch, planning and preparing a city chicken meal with mashed potatoes creamed peas whole wheat bread butter jelly lettuce and French dressing coffee and macaroon s. Each squad is judged on menu balance cost service attractiveness prep time and kitchen methods with a prize for the top score. Members included Betty Goodman Margaret Kelley Louise Sams and Juanita Henry.

Athens High School Betty Goodman Margaret Kelley Louise Sams Juanita Henry

Douglas Funeral To Be Held on Friday

Funeral services for Floyd Douglas a 30 year old resident of Pleasant Hill who died Tuesday night in an automobile accident near Darwin Meigs County will be held Friday at 2 pm at Bates Church with burial in the cemetery there Rev Earl Cowen to conduct the rites

Floyd Douglas Pleasant Hill Darwin Meigs County Bates Church Earl Cowen

Trustees and Clerks Group Elect Officers in Athens County

Charles Moore of Athens Township was elected president of the Athens County Association of Township Trustees and Clerks at a Wednesday courthouse meeting. Clarence E. Wolfe of New Marshfield becomes Athens County member on the State Executive Committee. New officers include vice president E. M. Daugherty, secretary treasurer John Aiken, and finance committee members Daugherty, Courtney, Rickey, and Frank Caldwell.

Charles Moore Athens Township Athens County Association of Township Trustees Clarence E. Wolfe New Marshfield Athens County E. M. Daugherty Coolville John Aiken H. S. Courtney Dover Township Clarence Rickey Albany Frank Caldwell Frost J. W. Wilson C. J. Kinsely Columbus State Auditor’s Office John W. Tucker Pataskala State Association

Forest Work Inspected in Wayne National Forest Hocking Unit

Assistant Forest Supervisor Dan E. Bulfer and Regional Forest Inspector R. S. Maddox inspected timber stand improvement erosion control and tree planting projects in the Hocking Valley Unit of Wayne National Forest. Maddox praised CCC Camp Athens personnel and noted under stocked conditions and plans to treat stands and plant more trees.

Dan E. Bulfer R. S. Maddox Hocking Valley Wayne National Forest Maddox Tennessee Ccc Athens Hocking

Girl Reserves Plan Dayton Convention

At the Athens High School Girl Reserves meeting Miss Mary Connett announced the state meeting will be held in Dayton on February 28 and 29. Each club will send two delegates and one advisor, to be chosen later. Miss Mayme Johnston shared Washington D C and New England scenes plus National Capital winter views from Christmas vacation.

Athens High School Mary Connett Dayton Mayme Johnston Washington, D. C New England

Athens High Rally Prepares for Jackson and Nelsonville Games

Athens Senior High School students gathered for a pep rally to gear up for upcoming basketball games against Jackson and Nelsonville. The band performed six pieces, five drum majors led the cheers, and history teacher Mr. Clarence Sanford spoke briefly. Ohio University music student Far Kelly and Mrs. E H Gaylord introduced Conradi who will appear in Athens soon, as cheers were led by John Lockard and Fred Krecker with president Dick Eddy making announcements.

Athens Jackson Nelsonville Clarence Sanford History Department Far Kelly Ohio University Music Department Conradi E. H. Gaylord Woman's Music Club of John Lock

Snow Flakes Spur Frigid Friday Forecast

Snow fell in Athens today with more on the way as a colder Friday is forecast. At noon the temperature was 30 degrees per weather observer Mrs. CG. N. France. Wednesday high reached 55 and the low dropped to 27 degrees.

Athens CG. N. France

Increase in patients at Sheltering Arms Hospital

There are 22 patients at Sheltering Arms Hospital today, the highest number this fall and winter. The hospital capacity is 80 beds. Day shift has four nurses, night shift three, plus two special nurses on duty.

Sheltering Arms Hospital

John Barker Released On Bond After Guilty Verdict

John Barker of Athens was convicted Wednesday in the Athens County Common Pleas Court of maliciously shooting with intent to kill. He was released that night under bond of 2500 dollars, his sentence deferred, and his attorneys have three days to file a motion for a new trial.

John Barker Athens Athens County Common Pleas Court

Ohio Fuel Safe Driver Awards Honor 73 Employees

The Ohio Fuel Gas Co. Athens District awarded 73 employees at a Wednesday safety meeting in the Athens warehouse. Forty-one four year accident free workers received four year certificates and alarm clocks, twelve three year drivers got goggles with certificates, and twenty-one two year men earned certificates.

Ohio Fuel Gas Co Athens John I. McElroyn

Fas Teeth Ad Explains Daily Dental Support

An ad promises Fas Teeth prevent false teeth from dropping or slipping with daily use. It claims all day comfort, secure hold, and deodorizing without gummy taste or texture. Available in three sizes from your druggist.

Three PWA School Projects Begin in Athens County

PWA plans push three new schools to start in Athens County with one already underway this Wednesday and another set for Monday. Hirtler reports. Shade school at Margaret Grim property in New Marshfield will begin after staking and excavation by William Loomis and Son. New contracts await final bond approval for Mechanicsburg Buchtel and York Township sites. Vinton bid reopens January 22 after initial bids proved too high.

PWA Athens County A. J. Hirtler William Loomis Logan Contractors Margaret Grim National Re-employment Service Marshfield van Gundy Beck Co Lancaster Hirtler Mechanicsburg Buchtel York Township Vinton Gallia County

Schapiro Freed After Second Innocent Plea

Maurice Schapiro a Portsmouth state liquor enforcement inspector pleaded not guilty Wednesday to a shooting with intent to kill or wound indictment arraigned before Judge O F Rowland. He was released on $1000 bond. A second indictment returned by the January Grand Jury concerns the same incident in which Wyatt Cunningham was allegedly wounded as he ran from Schapiro in Athens County Court.

Maurice Schapiro Portsmouth O. F. Rowland Athens County Common Pleas Court

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