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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1938
Page
5
Ohio University registrar Dr. Frank B. Dilley reports 1,368 students enrolled at noon, up 35 from last year, with total likely surpassing 1,400 as registrations continue. Classes run six days weekly through Aug. 5 plus post session Aug. 8 to 27. Many teachers enroll to meet new master’s degree requirements beginning 1939.
Camp Dupler opened today for two weeks to start the 1938 camp season of the Boy Scouts of Athens County. Directed by Gerald Ashwill, field scout executive, and a corps of assistants. Any registered Scout or Scouter in good standing may attend. Parents may visit, with Thursday and Sunday afternoons as regular visiting times.
Athens County Pomona Grange shifts its all day meeting to Trimble Grange on Saturday June 18 with Dean John F Cunningham of Ohio State University College to address the gathering in the afternoon. The group will also visit Morgan County Pomona Grange at Chesterhill on Wednesday evening June 15.
Ralph G. Cochran was fined 10 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to reckless driving before Mayor Cliff Cornell following arrest by the State Highway Patrol.
Athens safety director Bart Davidson urged cooperation for a noiseless safe Fourth of July. He noted elderly residents and illnesses in neighborhoods and said the city will enforce the ordinance banning sale or explosion of fire crackers and similar fireworks with special officers.
Senior 4-H Club members meet at the Athens Grange Hall on Wednesday June 15 at 8 p.m. A program includes stunts folk dancing and games led by Miss Anna Mae Russ. Refreshments will be served. Stewart 4-H Club elected new officers and plans another meeting on Thursday June 16. Albany Home Makers 4-H Club reported new members and formed Constitution Committee members at meetings June 9 with next gathering June 16. The Loyal Daughters 4-H Club named officers for the coming year and set next meeting at Miss Bernarda Williams home on June 15.
Charles Dusenberry, Dover, taken to the Ohio State Penitentiary by Deputy Sheriff B. C. Day, on probation violation. He was arrested on non-support and sentenced by Judge O. F. Rowland in Common Pleas Court.
Athens Livestock Sales Co. in operation on Route 50 east of Athens has paid farmers and others almost $350,000 in 11 months. County Auditor C. O. Gibson, treasurer of the company, notes yards are well arranged and modern. Weekly sales draw 500 to 600 people, with grading by staff and veterinary stock inspections. After June 15 all Ohio sheep sold must be dipped at the stockyards, he adds.
Three Eagles Aeries in Nelsonville Athens and Glouster each sent 20 to the Athens County Outdoor Camp for Underprivileged Children. Each lodge will receive a dedicated camp day named for them with lunch available from the commissary. Nelsonville Aerie donated first and the funds cover one day’s camp expenses.
R. E. Preston of Standard Oil Co Cleveland outlined lubrication issues and their direct tie to the automobile industry at the Athens Kiwanis Club gathering in Hotel Berry. He predicted ongoing progress as automotive advances have historically driven lubrication needs.
Ohio University announces that graduation applications for the two summer sessions are due in the registrar's office by this Saturday. Deadline dates are August 5 and August 27, as stated by registrar Dr. Frank B. Dilley.
The Athens Aero Club will conduct a Wednesday sky cruise to Zanesville New Philadelphia and Cambridge returning to Athens. Dr J T Sprague chairs arrangements with noon departure from Athens airport. Flight stops include Zanesville New Philadelphia and Cambridge.
The Athens Messenger editor argues aviation will reshape travel noting two Chicago executives reached Athens in four hours and urging Athens to build a modern airport. The piece extols air travel’s safety comfort and speed, urges municipal action, and describes the airport as a local boon on par with highway and railroad improvements.
A statewide all day Modern Woodmen of America gathering will be held at the Athens County Fairgrounds on Sunday July 31. Forester teams from Cleveland Cincinnati Columbus and Akron will compete for prizes valued over 500 dollars. Prizes include a radio a 38 piece silver set watches a vacuum cleaner and more. National President Oscar E. Aleshire cites a successful back to the camp push and a 100 percent membership gain for the first five months of this year.
Thomas J. Scott age 88 died at his home near Torch where he was born. Funeral services set for Wednesday at 2 30 pm at White Funeral Home Coolville with interment in Torch Cemetery. He is survived by two sons Alfred of Portland Oregon and Clyde of Torch.
Judge O F Rowland ordered a re appraisal of Charles V Hesters 320 acre tract near Mineral after Athens National Bank suit. Previous appraisals ranged from 5529 to 33521. Sheriff Bayless to appoint three new appraisers and re advertise sale set for June 20.
Deputy Sheriff Charles H. Evans recovered the stolen car of T. E. Kern of Athens. The vehicle was found abandoned near Route 33 in Shade with little damage. It had been taken from in front of Athens City Hall Sunday night. an arrest was possible after questioning a suspect this afternoon.
An interdenominational Daily Vacation Bible School will run at Hebbardsville Methodist Church from June 15 to June 31. Ages 4 to 12 may attend daily 9 30 to 11 30 with songs Bible stories plays and handicraft featured.
A miscellaneous shower will be given in honor of Mr and Mrs Russell Sewell at the home of Mr and Mrs John Sewell Friday evening June 17.
A Lexington reader recalls relief after using Dr. Fugate's Prescription. The letter notes long relief from asthma after a bottle purchase and mentions an Athens Pharmacy ad offering information. A Kansas correspondent also reports lasting improvement after two battles with asthma.
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