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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1935

Page

2

Hauptmann Notebook Evidence Spurs State's Case In Trial

Wilentz for the state presents Hauptmann's finances and handwriting to bolster claims of a secret cash stash and deception. The cross examination probes the ransom notes, checks, and a notebook detailing 1931 32 expenses, with Brunos tongue slips and tolls on Lindbergh references.

Hauptmann Charlee A. Lindbergh Wilentz Frederick A. Pope Trenchard Jutice A. Q New York Wilents Lindbergh Lindburgh Col. Lindbergh Colonel Lindburgh Col Lindenburgh

Milk in Athens Dairies Is in Good Condition

Athens County sanitary inspector R. L. Marlow reports raw milk from local dairies is in good condition after bacteria, sediment, and temperature tests. He notes low bacteria counts and cleanliness, and stresses rapid cooling after milking to prevent bacterial growth.

Athens Athens City R. L. Marlow Athens County

Fowler Urges Self Mastery in Religion and Psychology

Dr. W. H. Fowler of the First M E Church in Athens argues that self control is possible through psychology and religion. He explains methods like relaxation intervals, concentration, and meditation, noting creative work channels surplus instinctive energy. The next sermon will address taking the strain out of life.

W. H. Fowler M. E Athens Fqcher

Aged Vendor Rescued as Fire Hits Athens Home

Charlies Forbes, older newspaper vendor, was saved by Athens firemen Sunday after flames engulfed the room he rents at Mrs. Francis Maxwell’s Forest Street house. Forbes escaped with singed hair and minor facial burns as a heating stove overheated, damaging the two story frame structure about 150 dollars. Fire crews responded at 4 15 and later to another blaze at 5 North Shannon Avenue where papers ignited under a register but caused only smoke damage.

Charlies Forbes Court Street Athens Francis Maxwell Forest Street Forbes E. R. Laughlin Maxwell Raymond Bardin North Shannon Avenue Ralph Dalton Rardin

Fisher Family Honor Welcomes Sister from Hong Kong

Mr. and Mrs. John Fisher and daughter Jane hosted on West Franklin Street in Nelsonville honoring Ruth Fisher, sister of James Fisher, visiting from Hong Kong. Guests included Nim Wemsley, John Parmiter, Rice Thomas, Clyde Fisher, Cliff Hartley and Joanna Ellen.

Nelsonville John Fisher Jane West Franklin Street James Fisher John William Hong Kong China Fisher Ruth Fisher United States Nim Wemsley John Parmiter Athens Rice Thomas Circle Hill Clyde Fisher

Nelsonville High to Hold Benefit Bridge for Girl’s Trip

Parents and friends of Nel sonville High music pupils sponsor a benefit bridge at the high school Wednesday evening Jan 30. Proceeds fund the Girls Trip to Indianapolis in March and mark the first Nelsonville school organization to enter a national contest. Tickets sold to adults only. Trio members are Mary Adelyn Wilson Wilma Scott Ruth Rothrock with Margaret Howe as pianist.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Indianapolis Mary Adelyn Wilson Wilma Scott Ruth Rothrock Margaret Howe

Mrs Riley Hosts Loyal Workers Class in Nelsonville

Mrs Riley led the Loyal Workers Class gathering at the Methodist Church with scripture reading by Mrs Ed Howard and prayer by Mrs Stout. Mrs Williams presented the program with duet songs by Mrs Williams and Mrs Higgins and a reading by Mrs Warehime. After bingo won by Mrs Gus Pidcock, a two course luncheon for 18 members and 5 guests was served. out of town guest was Mrs Blanche Delph of Akron.

Nelsonville Allen Riley Loyal Workers Class The Methodist Church Ed Howard Stout Riley Williams Doras McManaway Higgins Warehime Gus Pidcock Blanche Delph Akron

Prison upheaval reshapes Ohio Penitentiary leadership

Gov. Martin L. Davey orders Deputy Warden J. C. Woodward to act as warden of the Ohio penitentiary while Warden Preston E. Thomas is suspended for 30 days. Frazer Reams led the investigation citing convict favoritism. The moves also abolish the prison matron and chief mail censor positions held by Thomas’s wife and daughter. Woodward, 62, rose from guard. Thomas served as warden for 22 years.

Martin L. Davey J. C. Woodward Ohio Sthe Penitentiary Preston E. Thomas Frazer Reams Davey Reams Thomas Woodward

Cathryn Emish Wed at Columbus in Nelsonville Native

Cathryn L. Emish formerly of Nelsonville wed Roland L. Warner at Rev M H Lichlitner East Broad Street church January 24. The couple, living in Columbus where Warner works for Omar Baking Co, received at the bride’s home with only Mrs Margaret Emish Butcher and Norman Gloyd as attendants.

Nelsonville Misa Cathryn L. Emish Frank Emish Berkley Road Columbus Roland L. Warner Ida Mae Warner Kossuth Street M. H. Lichlitner East Broad Street First Congregationalist Church Margaret Emish Butcher Norman Gloyd Omar Baking Co Franklin Stedam

Nelsonville Personalities Visit Friends in Area

Mr and Mrs Lewis Wilkinson of Willard Ohio are guests of friends and relatives in Nelsonville and Carbon Hill. Dr Lowell Burnell and Mr and Mrs Leighton Aumiller and their son Dick of Columbus were weekend guests with local family friends.

Nelsonville Lewis Wilkinson Willard, O Carbon Hill Lowell Burnell Leighton Aumiller Columbus

German Invents Automatic Painting Machine for Walls

A German inventor showcases an automatic painting machine designed to decorate walls and ceilings. The device aims to simplify interior painting by applying coats with minimal human intervention and could influence future home renovation work.

D A R Members Hold Nelsonville Chapter Meeting

Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter D A R met Saturday afternoon at Mrs. Martin Ohlinger home with Mrs. Henry McCullough assisting. Delegates chosen for state and national conventions were Regent Mrs. Gladys P. Whitlatch and Mrs. Frank Poston, with alternates Mrs. Wallace Glenn and Mrs. M Q Sheppard. State convention in Cleveland in March and national in Washington in April.

Nelsonville Elizabeth Zane Dew Martin Ohlinger Washington, D. C

Birth of Daughter Helen Mary to Mr and Mrs Fremont Stevens

Mr and Mrs Fremont Stevens announce the birth of a daughter, Helen Mary, on January 25. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs D W Harper and Mrs E D Stevens of Vinton Iowa. The birth occurred at the home of Mr and Mrs D W Harper on Mason City Hill.

Nelsonville Fremont Stevens Vinton, O Helen Mary D. W. Harper Mason City Hill This City Harper E. D. Stevens

Author Thomas Boyd Dies in Ridgefield at 37

Thomas Boyd, a native Ohioan and author of several novels and biographies, died in Ridgefield Connecticut at age 37 on January 28.

Ridgefield, Conn Thomas Boyd

Nelsonville court fines four in intoxication cases

Mayor 8 G Holland presided over four arraignments. Clem Keplar was fined 10 dollars and costs and jailed until payment. Glen Freeman of Logan paid 5 dollars and costs. Frank Johnson and Jack Monk, both of Nelsonville, were fined 10 dollars and costs each for fighting. Rehearsal for the Legion Drum Corps will be Tuesday at 7. Bugle section practices Thursday.

Nelsonville G. Holland Clem Keplar Athens County Glen Freeman Logan Frank Johnson Jack Monk The Legion

Six New Measles Cases in Athens Report

Six new measles cases were reported in Athens by Viola Fell, director of nursing. Three cases in one family on East Union Street, two on Lancaster Street, and one on Shafer Street. Athens City schools show Senior High absences at 64, Junior High and Central Grades at 62 and 22, with East Side attendance up and West Side low.

Athens Viola Fell Athens County East Union Street Lancaster Street Shafer Street Athens City East Side West Side

Rumor of Plot Against Wilhelm Denied

POOR NETHERLANDS January 28 Prince Louis Ferdinand son of former Kaiser Wilhelm II denies a published rumor that a chef in his household attempted to kill the former emperor. An unrelated note in Nelsonville announces the marriage of Frank Harper to Amanda Keels in Ironton Ohio on January 25. Cab terms traced from cabriolet to cabriole meaning a leap and from capriola to goat.

Wilhelm Poorn Netherlands Louis Ferdinand Wilhelm II Germany

Peach Street resident praises Pierce’s medicine

Mrs Cora Bates of Peach Street Conneaut Ohio says after childbirth she suffered insomnia loss of appetite weight loss backache and misery. She credits Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription with restoring her health and strength. She recommends the remedy and requests the free booklet detailing the Invalids Hotel work.

Cora Bates Peach St Conneaut Ohio Buna M N.Y Pierce

Mrs France Dies at Cypital After 15 Years of Service

Mrs. France a longtime member of the Masonic order dies at Cyptial hospital after 18 years since her husband’s death. The bereaved include her son Charles Homer Sherrard and a brother living in Haydenville. Funeral services set for 2 o clock at Christians Church with friends visiting at Charles Gotti’s home.

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