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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1939
Page
5
Do you have days dragging along tiredness from constipation Try a simple fix by adding bulk to your diet Not food quantity but fibre The ad promotes Kellogg's All Bran as a solution for regularity and energy through bulk and vitamin B.
Dr. Herman G. James of Ohio University urged Columbus Junior Chamber members to avoid war except to defend national existence. He argued war yields death and destruction, and democracy thrives only when nations mind their own business and pursue service to others. He warned Latin America faces choices based on economic interests and urged steadfast civic duty to secure a better future.
John R. Sweeny age 65 died at his Akron residence Sunday night. Masonic services 10 am Wednesday at Sweeny Funeral Home Akron, 466 E Market St. Burial 4 pm Greenlawn Cemetery. He leaves wife Oliva and son John R. Jr. of Cambridge, two brothers A W Sweeny of St Petersburg and F E Sweeny of Athens.
Edward Dunn, among 29 indicted by the January grand jury, was found not guilty of cutting John Ryan with intent to wound but convicted of assault and battery. He received 30 days in Athens County Jail and a $50 fine plus costs from Common Pleas Judge O F Rowland.
Council President P. F. Good acting as mayor in Cliff Cornell’s absence fined two men $5 and costs each on intoxication charges. Quincy Anderson of Athens Route 6 was fined and ordered to pay $5.70 from a prior sentence. Pearl Coppers of West Washington Street was fined after officers said he struck his wife twice.
Local Union No. 5096 of the United Mine Workers of America announced a date change for its meeting this week. The gathering moves from Friday to Thursday night and will be held at The Plains School.
I E Mickle aged 75 a Belpre Ohio resident and father of W P Mickle Athens Ohio died today at his home after a ten day illness He lived in Athens until moving to Belpre about ten years ago Survived by two sons W P of Athens and Lester of Galena and a sister Mrs A C Watson of Torch Funeral arrangements were not completed today
University officials announced a five percent reduction affecting 80 faculty and staff earning $1400 a year or more. The move follows an anticipated $28,000 decrease in the university's appropriation for 1939.
An explosion and fire at Skateland roller skating rink in Greenville killed 12-year-old Richard Marshall. Authorities investigated the incident as smoke and debris started the blaze.
Athens hosts a 6 30 p m testimonial dinner for Ohio University football players and coaches sponsored by the Rotary Kiwanis Club and Chamber of Commerce at Hotel Berry. R W Finsterwald will be toastmaster with Jimmy Canverman leading a program featuring sports notables from Columbus and Cleveland. Tickets are limited to 300 and on sale at the Berry and committee members.
Ohio University would offer a flying course in its curriculum with tuition and government support to train pilots. The program would employ local instructors and aim to produce 50 hours of flight instruction yearly per student while expanding small airplane production and market demand.
Mr. James Klingenberg aged 59 of 21 Wolfe Street died Monday night from a heart attack while visiting Mrs. Caroline Ruston at 146 Mill Street. He leaves wife Jennie and two sons James and Joe of Athens, a brother John of Harmony, two sisters Mrs. John Barnhill and Mrs. Burn Barnhill, and several nieces and nephews in Bowling Green Ohio and Huntington West Virginia. He was a longtime caretaker of the Presbyterian Church and a paperhanger and decorator. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 PM at the Presbyterian Church with burial at Hebbardsville Cemetery. Friends may call at 146 Mill Street.
A Common Pleas jury heard Josephine Six 23 of Buchtel claim husband John Six of Logan failed to provide for her during pregnancy. Testimony stated they lived with relatives after marriage. defense argued jurisdiction and room conditions. The fetus was born Jan 6 and the case may go to the jury today.
Mrs. Sarah A. Whaley, 78, died at 9 p.m. Monday at her home 22 Race St. She left many children in various states and had lived in Athens for 16 years. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at Mount Olivet Church in Ritchie County, with calling hours at Dowler Ferguson Funeral Home.
Prof Karl Krauskopf of Ohio University spoke to the Athens Rotary Club on national advertising approaches and their effects on consumers. He noted new media open markets create consumer problems and praised better business bureau efforts.
Funeral services for John Riffee, who died Sunday at his home in Guysville, were held this afternoon at the residence. The services were moved from Wednesday due to illness in the home.
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