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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1937
Page
5
Gerald Neilson of Glouster Route 6 pled guilty in Athens County Common Pleas Court to illegally selling bonded whiskey. He was fined 100 and costs after state liquor agents found nearly two cases at his home and two bottles were entered as evidence.
A heavy board fell and fractured Clyde Baxter's right foot. Baxter of Flora Ohio, an Austin Construction Co. employee, was treated at Sheltering Arms Hospital and later moved to a Columbus hospital. Several others underwent tonsil removal or medical procedures at the hospital yesterday and were admitted.
Athens County earned 27436 in the school fund as balance due on February 1937 notes, the director of school finance said today. A total of 4037308 was released to counties cities and villages statewide.
Salvation Army work in Athens is highlighted by Adjt. Ronald Irwin with a six month report. 6,515 attended religious meetings on streets and 3,219 at indoor services. 335 garments and 118 pairs of shoes distributed, 17 grocery orders and 30 furniture articles, total $221.75. 195 meals served, 92 beds provided, 5 garments and 25 shoes aiding 317 people for $84.75. Christmas aid reached 60 families with 345 dinners and toys for 300 children costing $299. Youth programs ran 148 meetings teaching citizenship and hobbies, plus hikes, cookouts, and games.
Mayor Len B McCune urged residents to cut weeds grass and noxious growth to curb mosquitoes after unusually heavy plant growth from rainy weather. The request calls for completion before July 25 with citizen cooperation highlighted.
Arthur Pickett of Logan had his auto stall on Chesapeake and Ohio tracks as a southbound passenger train neared. He escaped injury after fleeing the car and attempting to move it. The train struck the left front, breaking a wheel and fender and damaging the locomotive’s left cylinder cock and steps.
Two men were fined $100 and costs each by Mayor Len B. McCune for driving while intoxicated. Fred Baker of Cannanville was caught on Route 50 South near Athens with others. he pleaded not guilty, waived jury trial, and was found guilty. Harry Walker of Athens pled guilty following an arrest on Route 31 near Route 50 North with others present.
Frederick Richard Mills age 76 died at his home 12 Race St at 9 30 this morning. Funeral service will be held at the home Saturday evening Rev William G Seaman will conduct the service. Burial will be at Mt Vernon Sunday afternoon. Mills born in Plymouth England lived at Mt Vernon until six years ago when he moved with family to Athens. He leaves wife Inez three children Frederick Ruth and Jean a brother Harold Mills Mt Vernon and a sister Mrs Samuel Culley Riley Kansas.
Elias Butcher, 40, of Big Run, pleaded not guilty to killing a calf belonging to W. W. Totman of Athens. He posted $200 bond and faces Athens County Grand Jury review after authorities found freshly killed veal at his home. The calf died near Butcher’s home and was reportedly purchased in Parkersburg.
The Semper Fidelis Senior 4-H Club of Albany held two recent gatherings. The first meeting took place at Mrs. Watters home with members working on projects and refreshments served. The second meeting was at Rev Ballingers home with Elaine Ballinger assisting and leading a similar program.
Athens County faces a July 20 budget deadline but cannot finalize due to missing state figures on twenty year debt for care of residents in state institutions. The county owes about 100000 dollars, requiring 10000 dollars annually for ten years.
About 400 Athens boys, girls, and mothers enjoyed a Salvation Army outing at the Athens County Fairgrounds. Prizes, 960 bottles of pop, 25 gallons of ice cream, 900 sandwiches, and other dishes filled an afternoon of games and contests hosted by Salvation Army officials and an Ohio University fitness class. Local organizers included E. F. Sells and Dr H. T. Phillips among others, ensuring smooth proceedings.
A new United States Navy recruiting station will be open every Friday in Room 24 of the Post Office Building in Athens. Lieutenant E B Oliver of Cincinnati orders the local office. Applicants aged 17 to 24 begin with a three month apprentice seaman phase before assignment to fleet units.
Albany resident Mrs Mary Whitehair was granted a divorce from Edward Whitehair in Athens County Common Pleas Court this morning. She testified they have been separated since shortly after their 1928 marriage and he has not contributed to support during the separation.
Athens County boys and girls, 130 in total, will visit Crystal Pool Saturday from 9 to 10 30 a m. Miss Margaret Haskins of the Division of Aid to Dependent Children announced the event and noted pool management will admit the youths free. This afternoon, 55 mothers of the children were mentioned.
The division were guests of Schine's Athena Theater and will be entertained there soon, as Miss Haskins stated.
To Have Installation Serene Lodge No 479 IOOF of Athens will meet tonight at 8 o clock to install officers. District Deputy Grand Master R I Wolfe of Coolville will install officers and select appointive officers. Members of other lodges are invited to attend.
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