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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1936

Page

5

Debate on liquor sale hours prompts student and resident views

A crowd of local residents and university figures discuss proposed liquor sale hours from 10 p m to 12 o clock. Commenters including a history professor a bus driver a dentist a saleswoman a security officer a student a barber and an instructor cite impacts on trade police protection and personal freedom.

Wilmer Co. Harris North Hill Berry Hotel P. E. Hinson Congress

Nine More Residents Pay $1 Fines in Athens

Mayor Len B. WeCune fined nine Athens residents one dollar each for parking and traffic violations. The group includes Mrs. W. H. Wakefield Artle Schmitz J. R. Gentry Clyde Edmundson Frank Rauch Jr J. H Kegg Richard Hough C. R. White and Don Rowland. The note also mentions 44 wars since the World War armistice.

Athens Len B. WeCune W. H. Wakefield Artle Schmitz J. R. Gentry Clyde Edmundson Frank Rauch, Jr J. H Kegg Richard Hough C. R. White Don Rowland

Athens City Council Bans Sale of Intoxicants at 10 PM

Athens passes a unanimous measure to stop sale of all intoxicants at 10 PM with police to enforce. Council weighs earlier proposal to close beer parlors and considers traffic and street repairs, WPA pavement request, and bond options amid fiscal notes.

W. Union St McCune Athens Kelley Robert Tompkins

Two Fined by Mayors in Athens Assault Case

Mayor John Cox, Athens, fined by Len B. McCune after a guilty plea to assault on Dan Jordan, Court St lunch room proprietor. Claire Brookaw, Athens, fined for intoxication.

John Cox Athens Len B. McCune Dan Jordan Court St Claire Brokaw

Keirns Bound Over In Harness Theft Case

Leonard Keirns of Broadwell pleads not guilty at arraignment before Magistrate T R Bennett for breaking into Henry Sedwick's Amesville barn and stealing a double harness set. He is held to the grand jury under a $500 bond.

Leonard Keirns Broadwell T. R. Bennett Henry Sedwick Amesville

Brooks Named Director of Ohio Dairy Products

A. H. Brooks of Athens and manager of Cline Ice Cream Co. was appointed director of the Ohio Dairy Products, a state body uniting milk butter and tea cream groups. He also serves as a director of the State Ice Cream Association.

Brooks Ohio Dairy Products A. H. Brooks Athens Cline Ice Cream Co Mr. Brooks State

Fritchie Begins 10 Year Term for Torture Robbery

Conrad Fritchie started a decade in Ohio Penitentiary after being convicted of torturing and robbing John Todd in Sewellsville near Bellaire five years ago.

Bellaire U.P Conrad Fritchie Ohio John Todd Sewellsville Here

Principal Sheridan pleads not guilty in pupil beating case

Fred A. Sheridan, principal of Southwood Elementary, entered a not guilty plea to an assault and battery charge filed by a pupil's relative. The case was continued to June 12. The victim, six year old Charles Trustin, was allegedly beaten by Sheridan.

Columbus—U.p Fred A. Sheridan Southwood Elementary Charles Trustin Sheridan

State highway director reappoints Lancaster as Fairfield county highway engineer

State Highway Director Johncaster Jr. announces the immediate reappointment of Leon Wolford Lancaster as resident highway engineer for Fairfield County. Wolford resumes duties with the county after the confirmation.

Fairfield Columbus U.P Johncaster, Jr Leon Wolford Lancaster Farfield County

Double Bump Hartman Held In City Jail On DWI Charge

Hartman of Mansfield is in Athens City Jail after police say he will be charged with driving while intoxicated. A second crash involved William Herbert whose car was struck in front of his home on Morris Avenue and another hit occurred as the driver tried to turn around. Hartman was arrested by Capt. Charles Maple and Officer Leslie Bradfield. he claimed the girl was driving and her identity was not released.

Council Grosvenor St Police Department Franklin Ave S. Congress St W. Union W. Washington W. State Lancaster and Shafer E. State Carpenter and Elmwood N. Congress Washington State Grosvenor Carpenter Stewart Union Mill Congress High Fight Court Union Sts Gray Cleveland Hudson W. State St Lancaster Vic Pierce Pierce E. State St C. & QO. Railroad Co Athens Columbus Howard Hartman Mansfield Athens City William Herbert E. State Sr Hartman Charles Maple Leslie Bradfield

Largest Class At The Plains Plans Graduation Week

The Plains High School celebrates its 1936 senior class of 40, the largest in school history. Activities include an alumni dance, baccalaureate by Rev. Ward Radford, a senior reception, class night, and commencement with Dr. W S Gamertsfelder as speaker.

A. B. Sias Anna Fay Blackburn John Pickens

Walter Cooper Dies After Day's Illness

Walter Cooper aged 64 of near Parkersburg died Sunday in St Josephs Hospital Parkersburg after a one day illness. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 10 am at his home and 2 pm at Pompe Roy M E Church with burial in Beech Grove Cemetery. He is survived by his widow four daughters two sons two brothers and two sisters.

Walter Cooper Parkersburg St. Joseph's Hospital Pomeroy M. E. Church Beech Grove Cemetery

Woman dies after ram attack at Mansfield farm

The body of 69 year old Mrs. Benford Deveny was found near a barn on her farm north of Mansfield Monday, two days after she was attacked by a ram while feeding lambs. Coroner Hugh C. Winbigier announced the suspected cause of death.

Mansfield O.R Benford Deveny Here Hugh C. Winbigier

Graduating Seniors From This District At Ohio University

Nearly 100 seniors from this district will receive degrees as Ohio University closes its 132nd year with commencement exercises. The list shows graduates across BA, commerce, secretarial studies, music, science, education, engineering, and diplomas, including Anna Blackburn Lenore Brunton James Finsterwald Betty Gullum and many others from Athens Logan Pomeroy and surrounding towns.

Ohio University Anna Faye Blackburn Otway Lenore Brunton New Straitsville Thomas Craig Athens Juanita Dillon New Lexington Dorothy Ebersbach Pomeroy James Finsterwald Betty Gullum Virginia Hoover William Kircher Jeanette McKay Middleport Jean McMaster Margaret Matheny Haydenville Dorothy Michael the Plains Kathleen Murphy Donald Pace Roseville Loren Pace Carl Penrod Corning Marian Pierce Wilbur Rapp Lorene Rodehaver Mary Jo Twiss Albert Watkins Chauncey Joseph Wharton William Harmon Richard Rose Laurelville Roger Williams Glouster

Pickaway Judge Hears Ohio Commission Case

Judge Joseph W. Adkins sits in Athens to hear Industrial Commission cases in the Athens County Common Pleas Court. Judge O F Rowland recused due to previous contact. Mrs Peter Merz prosecutes the State of Ohio Industrial Commission seeking industrial insurance for her husband’s 1927 death.

Joseph W. Adkins Court of Common Pleas Pickaway County Athens Industrial Commission Athens County Common Pleas Court O. F. Rowland Peter Merz State of Ohio Industrial Commission Merz

Garlic Parsley Tablets Promote Blood Pressure Health

A partially legible ad promotes ALUMIN ESSENCE OF GARLIC PARSLEY TABLETS claiming blood pressure benefits. It mentions special coating and guaranteed sale pricing with references to druggists and a one cent offer.

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No Stallers These Democrats Glouster Club Gets Organized

Trimble Township Democrats organize the Glouster Democratic Club with over 200 members in three days. Meeting held at American Legion Hall Glouster officers named H L Kittrell president John Darling vice president George Demchak secretary Agnes Clark treasurer. Upcoming committees announced and remarks by guests George Banks and John Preston.

John Darling George Demchak Agnes Clark Democratic Party Giouster Democratic Club Athens George Banks John Preston Tressurer Kittrell C. E. Handley Thomas Williams, Jr Thomas McAllister Oscar Klioh Joe McDonald Precinct

Nelsonville Couple Wed in Athens County June Bride

The first June marriage in Athens County was returned to the Probate Court. Gerald James Hamilton of Columbus and Martha Mae Kesterson of Nelsonville were married by Justice of Peace B. Whitehart in Logan on Monday after obtaining a license on May 21.

Athens County Gerald James Hamilton Columbus Martha Mae Kesterson Nelsonville Justice of Peace B. Whitehart Logan

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