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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1935

Page

5

Council Considers Leasing Crystal Pool for Athens Children

Athens city council discussed leasing Crystal Pool for children’s use. A committee was named to negotiate terms with pool owners and report at Monday’s meeting. A plan to secure the pool aims to protect health and promote supervised activities.

Ghncil Crystal Pool Children of Athens Wiers Children of Athens Annon West State Russell Mrs

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Senior Makes Good In The Gin Fixed And Served

A compact note recalls a senior’s work leading to a successful gin related invention. The description highlights fixed processes and a refreshing service, implying recognition of skill and steady performance.

O U Band Set for Open Air Concert at CCC Camp Athens

Ohio University 33 piece summer band will perform tonight at 6 o'clock in the CCC Camp Athens North Hill natural arena under Cr W Janssen. The varied program includes De Molay Commander March Serenata Castle Chimes and The Battle Royal with a Kathleen Jolly trumpet solo and Fairy Wings The Cuckoo Clock and Revelu Eventide plus The Masterstroke. Open to Athens townspeople.

CCC Athens North Hill Ohio University Cr. W. Janssen de Molay Hall Maszkowski Kathleen Jolly Jackson County

Room Renters Must Register at Ohio University

University officials require householders who plan to rent rooms to Ohio University women during the winter session to register with Miss Margaret Lax, secretary in charge of housing, by Sept 1. A booklet on required standards is available at the dean of women's office. About 3 Athens homes are on the approved list with similar numbers expected next year. Existing and new hosts must register with Miss Lax.

Alffiens Ohio University Margaret Lax West Wing University Athens Miss Lax

Unknown Man Refuses Exit From Athens Relief Office

Athens Police responded to a disturbance at the Athens County Relief Office on Monday after an unnamed man sat in a chair and refused to leave. Officers arrived and the sitter departed without incident.

Athens Athens County Relief Office

Court News in Common Pleas Court

The Christian Church of Athens seeks permission from Judge O F Rowland to borrow 2500 from Mutual Home and Savings to meet current obligations. Fred Mills divorce petition against Blanche Mills has been dismissed. Harry Buritt suit against Floyd Townsend was dismissed by Judge Rowland.

The Christian Church of Athens O. F. Rowland Mutual Home and Savings Association Fred Mills Blanche Mills Harry Buritt Floyd Townsend

Firecrackers To Result In Arrest

Mayor Len B. McCune said today police may arrest those who use firecrackers in noise zones. He noted many complaints from neighborhoods with ill or elderly residents and urged parents to keep children from using the devices in such areas.

Len B. McCune

Light Vote Cast Today on School Bonds

An unusually light turnout occurred in two Athens County districts during a noon tally for a special election on school bonds. The Athens Township bond seeks 35000 for a Mechanicsburg school with PWA aid, while Lodi Consolidated requests 32000 for a similar project. Unofficial results expected tonight. official figures due Saturday.

Athens County Athens Township Baker West Union Street PWA Mechanicsburg Lodi Consolidated County Board of Elections Lodi The Garden Shade Alexander Fast Pleasant Hill Algeo West State Street Athens Mechanicsburg School Mickle Canaan North Canaanville

Grange Head Sets Subject for Convocation at Ohio University

Lewis J. Taber president of the National Grange will discuss Agriculture and Recovery at the Ohio University convocation in Alumni Memorial Auditorium at 10:20 AM Wednesday. Taber brings over two decades of experience in agricultural policy and taxation and will speak as part of a summer session series. The public is invited.

Lewis J. Taber National Grange Ohio University Alumni Memorial Auditorium Taber Ohio

Two Plead Guilty to Intoxication Charge

M. T. Hunter and Frances Robinson were fined $5 and costs each by Mayor Len B. McCune after pleading guilty to intoxication charges filed by Police Chief E. B. Finsterwald and Patrolman Carmen Church. Bob Lafollet Luhrig, arrested on a similar charge Monday, pleaded not guilty and is ordered to appear for trial tonight at 8 p.m.

Len B. McCune Herrold Mill Haney M. T. Hunter Frances Robinson E. 8. Finsterwald Carmen Church Bob Lafollet Luhrig

Sprague Begins Medical Practice With Father In Athens

Dr John True Sprague son of Dr and Mrs John R Sprague starts medicine with his father at their offices. He completed internship at University Hospital Columbus and earned a degree from University of Cincinnati School of Medicine. They reside at 151 Grosvenor Street and will move to a new suite above the Bank of Athens after August 1.

John True Sprague John R. Sprague Mondey University Hospital Columbus University of Cincinnati School of Medicine Grosvenor Street Bank of Athens

Bainum Denies Guilt in Reckless Driving Case

William Bainum of Athens pleaded not guilty at arraignment before Magistrate T. R Bennett to a reckless driving charge. The affidavit by Fred Beckler, an Athens contractor, ties the offense to a detour connected with Route 31 improvements near Nelsonville.

Wiliam Bainum Athens T. R Bennett Fred Beckler Nelsonville

Bashford and Helwig Named in Atherton Road Notice

Clovis F. Bashford aged 48 of Gahan na and Aura B. Helwig aged 45 of Ath ens R. D. 5 are listed in the notice. […]

Clovis F. Bashford Gahanna Aura B. Helwig Athens R. D

Calves Blanketed for Athens County Fair Exhibits

4 H clubs across Athens County prepare calves and exhibits for the fair. Members meet at Fred Hayes and Charles Copeland homes to blanket calves and plan show entries. New members join several clubs as officers are elected and community events tied to the Athens County Fair are announced.

Hocking Hawkeyes Athens County Fair Fred Hayes Stewart

Ferguson's Team Wins Kiwanis League Game

Carl Ferguson's Kiwanis Club softball team defeated George Gibbs 14 to 10 at the Athens State Hospital diamond. D. I. Gandee, a former member, lined three extra-base hits as Gibbs scored eight runs in the sixth to close the gap. An all-star team was chosen to face a Men's Faculty Club squad next Monday.

Carl Ferguson Kiwanis Club George Gibbs Athens State Hospital Gibbs Ferguson D. I. Gandee Hospital Diamond Irvin D. Quick H. W. Roach Hillcrest Inn

One Day Holiday Dismissal At Regional Schools

A one day holiday is announced for students at Athena Junior and Senior High School Ru fus Putnam Training School The Plains High School and Ohio University with no classes on Thursday July 4 and normal schedules resuming Friday

Athena Rufus Putnam Training School the Plains High School Ohio University

League Will Determine Results of Its Contest

The Athens Izaak Walton League will determine the results of its crow hawk owl and starling killing contest at a league meeting in the City Hall council room tonight at seven o clock.

Athens Izaak Walton League League

Woman Jailed on Intoxication Charge

A woman pleaded guilty to intoxication before Magistrate T F Bennett and was fined 5 dollars plus costs by county officers. She was remanded to the county jail for failure to pay and was arrested Sunday.

Arlie Goens Kilvert T. F. Bennett

Motorists Buy Half-Price Tags In County Office

Thirty four new motor vehicle licenses were sold Monday in the office of C L Jordan county registrar as the fifty percent reduction in license fees took effect. Fifty nine bills of sale were filed in the office of Miss Ruth Burdette clerk of courts Monday.

C. L. Jordan County Registrar of Motor Vehicles Fective Ruth Burdette

Ohio University post-session enrollment predicted to rise

A 35 percent gain is forecast for the summer post-session at Ohio University based on Aug 5 to 23 registrations and the continuing trend from 305 last year and 185 in 1933. Fees are $5 per credit hour, with three hours max per term under the conference plan emphasizing informal discussions.

Ohio University

Chauffeurs Test Taken By Athens County Men

More than 100 Athens County men have taken the state chauffeurs exam at the office of C L Jordan deputy registrar of motor vehicles. State law requires all for profit drivers to pass the examination by July 1.

Athens County C. L. Jordan

Assault Charges Filed After Millfield Fight

A Millfield fight last Friday led to two assault and battery charges in Magistrate T R Bennett court. Edna Kish pleaded not guilty to assault and battery charged by Naomi Patterson and was bound over to the grand jury under a $100 bond. Kish also filed a charge against Patterson, who was to be arraigned later today.

Millfield T. R. Bennett Edna Kish Naomi Patterson Kish Patterson

Athens City School Board seeks PWA aid for five construction jobs

Athens City Board of Education plans five projects at four school buildings and the high school athletic field with an estimated cost just over 200000. The plan would have the Public Works Administration cover about 45 percent, requiring a bond issue up to 130000 and taxes rising about one and one tenth mills.

Athens City School Board PWA Gullum Rotary Club Athens City Board of Education Public Works Administration F. B. Gullum Athens Rotary Club Hotel Berry Athens High School East Side West Side Mall

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