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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1935

Page

5

Township and Lodi Vote For New School Bonds

Athens County voters in two districts approved bond issues to fund new school buildings. Athens Township backed the measure by a heavy margin, while Lodi District turnout favored issuance, with precincts reporting a mix of Yes and No votes across subareas. The bonds were set for sums around 32 000 to 35 000 dollars for construction and related assistance.

Athens Messenger Athens Athens County Athens Township Thens Township Itews Township North Canaan Mechanics- Lodi

Crow-Killers Triumph in Izaak Walton Contest

At Izaak Walton near Mineral and Izaak Cabin, teams competed in a crow and starling shooting contest. Fred James led the crow-killing, Paul M supervised, and prizes totaled 1 060 points based on birds shot and feet collected. State officials, including Swartz, will oversee ammunition use and prize distribution.

Izaak Cabin Izaak Walton Mineral Fred James Paul m Athens Izaak Walton Hich Etarling Swartz

William Hayes 38 Ailment Victim Dies After Visit in Athens

William Hayes aged 38 of 1n died at 2 PM after visiting in laws in Athens. He rested at Mary Coolville’s home following a morning stop at ard Brookins 168 North Street while en route to spend the Fourth. He left five children Vivian Doris Carl and others. Services will be held at a Middletown residence tomorrow at 10 o’clock.

Athens Yester William Hayes Mary Coolville Silam Hayes Ard Brookins North Street Ruth Torch Hill Vivian Doris Carl

Fork City Receives Carload of Horseshoe Nails

Fork City reports a large shipment of horseshoe nails arriving by rail or wagon, with quantities described as a carload and a total exceeding a century in units. The article notes the nails are intended for local blacksmiths and horse owners.

Fork City

Mayor Keeps Court Wakeful For Drunk Driving Case

Cleon Shaw of Coshocton was arrested near Route 31 for driving under the influence. He faces trial after pleading not guilty. the mayor scheduled the hearing for Friday night at 8 o'clock to accommodate Shaw’s work shift and paving duties on Route 13 between Chauncey and Millfield.

Cleon Shaw Coshocton Shaw Chauncey Millfield

Next Offense To Be Costly Next Offense To Be Costly

Robert Hatfield of The Plains faced a warning from Magistrate Bennett that a subsequent intoxication arrest would incur a stiff jail term. Hatfield paid the remaining fine, plus $5 fine and costs, by installments. Fred Tippie of The Plains paid $5 and costs after pleading guilty to an intoxication charge.

Robert Hatfield Plains T. R. Bennett Hatfield Karl Gardner Bennett Fred Tippie Tippie Gardner

Study Blood Pressure and IQ Across Ohio University Tests

Two students, Margaret Spaulding of Clearwater Ohio and Robert Selover of Oberlin Ohio, conduct psychology lab tests at Ohio University to compare intelligence quotient with blood pressure. Examinations measure IQ and blood pressure of university students and analyze correlation over time.

Margaret Spaulding Clearwater Fra Robert Selover Oberlin Ohio University

Men Fined On Intoxication Charges After Mayor's Court

Robert LaFollet Luhrig and Mr Hunter pleaded guilty before Mayor Len B McCune Tuesday night. Each was fined $5 and costs. arrests were made by Patrolman Leslie Bradfield.

Robert LaFollet Luhrig Mr. Hunter Len B McCune Leslie Bradfield

Matchmaker Rivalry Ends In Dreamy London Romance

Katharine and Michael share a glittering evening as plans unfold for a Channel crossing to Ireland and a new life together. She wonders about dogs at Donegal and contemplates a bright future with renewed courage and love. Their idyll ends as night falls over the city.

Donegal Michael London Katharine Ireland

O U Graduate Lodge Member Dies in China

Wellington K. T. Tsui, a Paramythia Lodge F and A M member from Athens and an Ohio University alumnus, died May 31 in Canton China. Tsui wrote on Chinese literature, taught at Sun Yat Sen University, and served as Kwantung province historian. Funeral rites followed his wish for Masonic rites and Lambskin apron.

Wellington K. T. Tsui Paramythia Lodge A. M Athens Canton China Tsui Ohio University Sun Yat Sen University Kwantung Lingnan University Athens Masonic David W. K. Au Pearl River Lodge

Mrs Mary Sams 95 Dies in Millfield Home

Mrs Mary Sams age 95 oldest Millfield resident died at her daughter Gertrude Brown's home after years of illness. Widow of James Sams she leaves four sons George New Brighton Ed East Liverpool Manford Portland N Y Fritz Millfield and 16 grandchildren. Funeral services set for Methodist Episcopal Church Millfield at 10 Friday morning.

Millfield Mary Conkey Sama Gertrude Brown James Sams George New Brighton East Liverpool Manford Portland N. Y Fritz Methodist Episcopal Church

Probate court notes and tax sale confirmation

In probate court Thomas Winning appointed administrator of Caryl Winning estate. Hattie M. Ackley will probate. Zora Barnhart named administrator of Ansel Barnhart estate. In common pleas court Commercial Bank ing and Trust Co. suit against J. M. Holmes dismissed. Sheriff sale of Jasper North property for delinquent taxes confirmed. $50 realized, $33.91 for taxes.

Thomas Winning Caryl Winning Hattie M. Ackley Zora Barnhart Ansel Barnhart Stewart Common Pleas Commercial Banking and Trust Company J. M. Holmes Jasper North O. F. Rowland

Texas Tops Nation in Turkey Production Lead

Texas leads all states in production of turkeys, with North Dakota ranking second.

Texas North Dakota

Women Outnumber Men in University Summer School Enrollment

Ohio University summer session records show 781 women and 514 men enrolled. Women lead in arts education home economics and music while men dominate business engineering and social science fields. Overall summer registration rises by 170 from 1934.

Ohio University College of Liberal Arts College of Education College of Arts and Sciences

Adrian's Peg becomes world’s only canine nonprofit charter

Wirehaired Inc reports the terrier Peg has been incorporated as a nonprofit entity. The charter, issued to J A Davis of Albany New York, promises dividends of happiness for its owner.

Wirehaired, Inc Adrian Peg J. A. Davis Albany N. Y

Visiting Parents

Miss Esther James of Milwaukee Wisconsin visits her parents Mr and Mrs W James of Athens Route 2 for a vacation stay.

Esther James Milwaukee Wis Mrs. W. James Athens

Old Age Pensions Paid in County Rise to $84,414

County records show total old age pension payments reaching $84,414 with 58 new names added to the list. McKinstry reports June payroll at $14,323, 108 applications pending at the state office in Columbus and 71 pending locally, with 33 new and eight reopened applications. Reinvestigation of all current pensioners begins in August, and each will be notified of exam dates and times.

McKinstry State Pension Office Columbus

Wilcox Opens Series With Talk On Joseph

The Rev. A. Y. Wilcox of Athens Presbyterian Church will present the first of four brief talks at the seven oclock evening service. His subject is Joseph and the overcoming of heaviness in life, as framed by the biblical narrative.

A. Y. Wilcox Athens Presbyterian Church Joseph

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