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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1935

Page

5

Athens Camp workers finish 27 projects plant 76000 trees

Civilian Conservation workers from Company 534 at Camp Athens North Hill report completion of 27 projects on 156 acres of eroded land. They planted 241 525 tulip poplars and 100 guttings with 4000 red pines and 1000 black locust in four townships, aiming to restore cultivation and guard against livestock damage.

CCC Athens County Athens Company 534 Conserva Camp Athens North Hill H. R. Hoyt Waterloo Four Projects Township Washington

Fight at East Millfield Hospital Leaves Two Wounded

Police report a fight near Columbus involving Love East Millfield and Roy Patterson wounding two men with knife injuries. County officers say the incident stemmed from a dispute and precharges have been filed against Love by Prosecutor Harold J. Rose.

East Millfield Columbus Roy Patter- Wield Love Harold J. Rose

Infant Dies at Home in Goddard Pneumonia Death

Eight month old infant dies at home in Goddard after pneumonia illness. The child, grandson of Mr and Mrs Nelsonville, was aged eight months. Funeral services to be held Saturday at 9 o clock from the home on West Union Street with burial in the Cemetery. Friends may call after 7 o'clock.

Goddard Dewey M West Union Street Wrek Mia Nelsonville Soria

4-H Boys Practice Dairy Judging Across Athens County

Twenty five Athens County 4-H Club members took part in dairy judging practice under Ivan McKellip of Ohio State University. They judged herds at Cecil Robinson’s farm near Athens, then at Athens State Hospital grounds and Stewart. Attendees included Max Zimmerman Edward Van Dyke Scott Smith Kenneth Russell and others from Albany New Marshfield and Stewart.

Athens County Ivan McKellip Ohio State University Department of Animal Husbandry Harold Chambers Hocking County S. C. Hartman Athens W. C. Barrett New Marshfield E. M. Musgrave Albany L. L. Hoover Coolville Cecil Robinson Athens State Hospital Stewart Max Zimmerman Edward van Dyke Scott Smith Kenneth Russell Richard Elliot Dale Ulbricht Darrell Ulbricht Ray Starkey Charlies Copeland Fred Hayes John W. Barrows Ralph M Haskinson Robert Barker Athens R. F. C Denver Andrews Woodrow Edwards

Tonsil Removals At L A Hospital Draw Ten Children

Ten youths aged four to nineteen underwent tonsillectomies at Sheltering Arms Hospital over five days. Patients include Nancy Rutherford and Dolores Cupit, with others such as Robin Matthews, Lillian Russell, Tony Aslandies, Helen Taylor, Lloyd Barnes, William Figley, Curtis Janssen, and Robert Addis. Many are from Athens area and nearby towns.

Sils Sheltering Arms Hospital Nancy Rutherford Dwight Rutherford East State Street Dolores Cupit Jack Cupit Buchtel Robin Matthews Wayne Matthews Pine Place Lillian Russell Rush Russell Tony Aslandies Peter Aslandies Union Street Helen Taylor M. Taylor New Marshfield Lloyd Barnes Bella Barnes Athens R.D William Figley Maude Figley

Ervin Jenkins Trial Set for Saturday in Athens County

Ervin Jenkins faces trial in Athens County Common Pleas Court on a charge of assault in a menacing manner. Prosecutor Harold J. Rose said the indictment, returned April 23, names Anthony McGraw as the alleged victim. Jenkins pleaded not guilty and has remained free on a $200 bond.

Ervin Jenkins Athens County Common Pleas Court Harold J. Rose Frriday Jenkins Anthony McGraw

Athens Officials Seek Public Funds for Electric Light Survey

Mayor Len B McCune and Service Director C W Gross report $275 of $400 raised from citizens to authorize an electric light survey in Athens. A Dayton former resident gave a dollar. average contributions run about $4. They have pledged $2100 from salaries to hire an engineer to cost an electric light plant.

Len B. McCune C. W. Gross Athens Dayton McCune Gross

Jury weighs evidence in crossing suit in Athens County

In Athens County Common Pleas Court a jury weighs a $2,900 damage claim by Zora Barnhart administrator for the estate of David McPherson of Stewart against the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Co. McPherson died Oct 19 1933 following a grade crossing accident near Stewart on Sept 28 1933 in which Ansel Barnhart also died. Judge Rowland explains railroads need not erect more than a crossing sign and that there are no Ohio speed limits. travelers must look and listen for trains or be negligent.

Athens County Common Pleas Court Zora Barnhart David McPherson Stewart Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company McPherson Ansel Barnhart O. F. Rowland Ohio

Noted Tonic Promises Real Results at Athens Pharmacy

The advertisement touts Clements' Tonic as naturally stimulating without false hype. It claims to build rich red blood, boost strength, steady nerves, and sharpen appetite, urging a three day trial with eight tablets daily with meals and money back if not satisfied.

Clements Athens Adv

June Brings Cold Wet Athens District Weather Record

Weather observer Mrs. C N France reports the Athens District sees its coldest wet June in years with 16 of 21 days rainy. Rain totals 3.45 inches versus 3.60 for all of June last year. highs near 74 this week, lows around 58, and frequent showers.

Athens C. N. France Athens County

Nelsonville R D 3 Club Elects Officers

The Sunshine Girls formed at Nelsonville R D 3 on June 19 and elected officers President Irma Cagg Vice President Delores Bumgardner recreational leader Bernice Cagg News reporter Blanche Gill. Members present included Eileen Bumgardner Marie Bumgardner Vergene Bumgardner Dasha Gill and Marjorie Dishong with Mrs Thelma Ely as adviser.

Sunshine Girls Nelsonville R. D. No. 3 Irma Cagg Delores Bumgardner Bernice Cagg Blanche Gill Eileen Bumgardner Marie Bumgardner Vergene Bumgardner Dasha Gill Marjorie Dishong Thelma Ely

Funeral for Drowning Victim Held Thursday

Funeral services for Mary Michael, drowned in the Hocking River near Athens, were held Thursday at The Plains Methodist Episcopal Church. About 350 friends and relatives attended. bur ial followed at West Union Street Cemetery.

Mary Michael Plains Methodist Episcopal Church Ward C. Radford Pasor Ray Stedman Robert Ellin Vere Smith William Besco Don Nelson May Ruth McClellan Miss Michael the Plains High School

No Crackers Anti Noise Ordinance To Hit Deaf Ears

About a thousand Athens youngsters plan to celebrate July 4 by firing firecrackers despite a city ordinance prohibiting the activity. Enforcement is difficult as officers may overlook youthful violators, though the rule banning firework sales within the city limits will be enforced.

Athens

Schools Advised Not To Borrow Sales Tax

State education director B. O. Skinner warned superintendents not to borrow under the Wright Bill allowing advances on anticipated sales tax. Kenneth C. Ray said the Athens County superintendent. Skinner cautioned that borrowing could complicate use of the cigaret tax fund.

B. O. Skinner Wright Kenneth C. Ray Athens County Skinner

Canaan Grangers Set Meeting for Tuesday Night

Ca naan Grange will meet Tuesday night at the hall in Canaanville to discuss important business. Mrs. Bernice Hal birt, lecturer, said the program will include music stunts recitations jokes and a special duet.

Canaan Grange Canaanville Bernice Halbirt

Emerald Oil Promises Fast Relief for Swollen Feet

An advertisement touts Moone's Emerald Oil as rapid relief for aching swollen feet. It claims feet become pain free in minutes and swelling lowers after several applications, with Athens Pharmacy guaranteeing results or refunds.

Moone

John Longley to Wed Iris Hull in Indianapolis Ceremony

Announcement says Iris Hull and John Longley will marry at 11 o'clock Saturday in Indianapolis. Longley has been Logan High athletic director and is now Ashland High head coach. Hull has taught in Logan. They plan a brief Chicago and St Louis trip before settling in Ashland.

John Longley Iris Hull Indianapolis Longley Logan High School Ashland High School Ashland Ohio University Hull Logan Ft. Recovery Chicago St. Louis

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