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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1937

Page

5

Several Athens County defendants sentenced or deferred

Seven of thirteen indicted were arraigned before Judge Rowland with guilty pleas. Three were sentenced immediately, others had sentences deferred. Mundy received two years probation for non support. Hook and Tolliver were fined fifty dollars and had licenses revoked for one year. Allman’s sentence on resisting an officer was suspended pending trial on weapons charges. Several others pleaded guilty with deferred sentences. Jurors heard 28 witnesses.

Athens County Grand Jury O. F. Rowland Common Pleas Court George Mundy Nelsonville Hocking County Mundy West Virginia Athens Hocking Abie Hook Chauncey Tolliver Charles Tolliver Carl Allman Clifford Wein Rowland Lawrence Burns Hollister Cecil Fellum Donald Baer James Colbert, Jr Nelsonville R. D Elsworth Whitmore Martin McGraw Stewart Rd Charles Mecum Glouster C. M. Gill Foreman Carlos Dorr William Hodson Guy Hoffman Elmer Tom Joseph C. Coggshal G. L. Byron Cletus Mulligan Florence Barron Dan Johnson, Jr Anna Chapman Ralph Justin Herb Parker Charles Kircher Jewett Parmiter

Carter's Little Liver Pills Ad Credibly Promoted

An old advertisement claims the liver should release two pounds of bile daily to aid digestion. It suggests bile stagnation causes decay and discomfort, touting Carter's Little Liver Pills as the remedy and urging customers to insist on the brand.

Carter Harmeless

Legion Meets Tonight in S Court Street Post Home

Members of the K. T. Crossen Post of the American Legion gather at 7 30 tonight in the post home on S Court Street for the last meeting before the July 5 celebration. Legion officers will present final plans for the program.

K. T. Crossen The American Legion S. Court St Legion

Bible teacher C E Putnam to lecture at Wesleyan

To lecture on Bible C E Putnam former business man now Bible teacher and lecturer from Moody Bible Institute is to be at the Wesleyan Methodist Church Pratt Street beginning Thursday night July 1 He will lecture each night at 7 30 o clock during the next two weeks.

C. E. Putnam Moody Bible Institute Wesleyan Methodist Church Pratt St

Sarver Appointed Credit Director at Shafer Co

Mr Cecil Sarver named credit director and office manager at The C D Shafer Co succeeding R E Slaughter who moved to National Brands in Chicago. Sarver has 12 years with Midland Grocery Co and lives with his wife and two daughters on North Hill. Helen graduates Portsmouth High School and will enter Ohio University next fall. The family transfers church membership from Portsmouth Christian to Athens church.

Cecil Sarver C. D. Shafer Co R. E. Slaughter Shafer Company National Brands Organization Chicago Sarver Midland Grocery Co Helen Mary Ann North Hill Portsmouth High School Ohio University Sarvers Portsmouth Christian Church Athens Church

Social Security account numbers issued from Columbus field office

Social Security numbers formerly issued at post offices will be issued from the Social Security Board field office in Columbus Rowlands Building Third and Broad. Starting July 1 employees in industry and commerce should obtain their numbers to ensure correct wage records and full federal old age insurance benefits. Applications are available at the post office or by contacting the field office.

Social Security Board Rowlands Building Columbus F. P. Frebault

Mrs. Ida Sheets Mansfield Rites Held at Athens Home

Funeral services for Ida Sheets Mansfield age 77 lifelong Athens resident were led by Rev. Earnest Nichols at her daughter Mrs Grove Sams home 13 S McKInty Ave Interment followed in Canaanville Cemetery She is survived by six children ten grandchildren one great grandchild and two sisters Mrs Mary Laughlin Athens and Mrs Rinda Bean Guysville Widow of Clayton Mansfield.

Ida Sheets Mansfield Athens Grove Sams S. McKintey Ave Earnest Nichols Canaanville Mansfield Canaan Township Sams Mary Laughlin Rinda Bean Guysville Pearl Gerve Mansfield Dana C. Mansfield Frank C. Mansfield George Spencer Chillicothe

Understanding Problem Solving Not Plus Or Minus Signs

Dr W A Brownell of Duke University urged that children be taught arithmetic by understanding processes rather than cues like plus or minus signs. He cautioned against forcing adult patterns and advocated student formed methods through dramatization and discussion.

W. A. Brownell Duke University Memorial Auditorium

Pleasanton Home-Coming Hopes For Record Crowd

People of Pleasanton expect the largest attendance ever at their annual home-coming next Sunday July 4. Former residents say they will attend. The day includes an all-day program with a noon basket dinner and afternoon religious educational and patriotic addresses.

Pleasanton

Ohio University to Inspect Rooms for Men Students

The office of the dean of men is ready to inspect rooms in homes rented to men students next September. Persons wanting to rent rooms should contact the office and have them listed.

Ohio University

Reactions to TB Tests Revealed in Athens County

Eighteen positives found among 150 children tested for tuberculosis in Athens County. Dr. W J Smith notes reactions depend on overall health and infection. A second injection was given to all negative cases and Friday nurses will visit to arrange X rays for those with positive results. County nurses Miss Viola Fell Mrs Esta Lahugh Miss Clara Cavanaugh and Miss Ann Morgan participate in follow up efforts.

W. J. Smith Bureau of Tuberculosis Ohio Department of Health Athens County Athens County Health and Tuberculosis Association Athens City County Tuberculosis Association Smith Viola Fell Esta LaHugh Clara Cavanaugh Ann Morgan

Dr Paul Rutherford 46 dies after operation in Michigan

Dr Paul Rutherford aged 46 formerly of Albany and a cousin of Dwight Rutherford died in an Ann Arbor hospital after an operation. He had practiced dentistry in Columbus briefly and in McArthur for over 15 years. He is survived by his wife two sons a daughter his mother Mrs Carrie Rutherford Belleville Ohio a brother Kenneth Rutherford Marion and a sister Mrs Natalie Myers Belleville. Funeral services will be held at the McArthur home with burial in McArthur Cemetery.

Paul Rutherford MacArthur Albany Dwight H. Rutherford Athens Ann Arbor Mich Dr. Rutherford Burt Rutherford Ohio State University U. S. Army Columbus McArthur Carrie Rutherford Belleville Kenneth Rutherford Marion Natalie Myers McArthur Cemetery

Northwest Territory Commemorative Stamp Goes On Sale

The U S Post Office Department and Northwest Territory Celebration Commission announce a 3 cent Northwest Territory commemorative stamp. It depicts the territory's early history and goes on sale July 13 in Marietta Ohio and New York City with first day covers offered by the Marietta committee.

Marietta U. S. Post Office Department Northwest Territory Celebration Commission Northwest Territory United States Ohio New York City Rufus Putnam Ohio Company Land Office

Miners Help Home Losers in Chauncey Whirlwind Relief

Local Union No. 1205 of the United Mine Workers of America donated 100 to each of ten members whose homes were destroyed by last week's Chauncey whirlwind. At the same meeting the union elected officers for one year with Clell Seckinger as president and Charles Robinette as vice president.

United Mine Workers of America Chauncey Clell Seckinger Charles Robinette Clarence Willis William Sisson Arthur Triplett George Mundrie Worth Pyatt Alvin Sisson Buck Dunlevy Arthur Sisson James Wallace Hugo Theisen Herman Theisen, Jr

CCC To Select 96 Boys From Athens County

The Civilian Conservation Corps will enroll 56 boys from Athens County this July as part of a three year extension of the CCC. Applicants aged 17 to 23 who are unemployed and in need of assistance may apply at 16 Mill St. Athens, with prior applicants asked to refile at the relief office.

Civilian Conservation Corps Athens County Fred C. Shafer CCC United States Washington Shafer Mill St Athens Relief Office

Texts by Athens Men Included in Exhibit

The Ohio University educational exhibit opens in the Men's Union ballroom and runs through July 17 featuring books from 19 publishers. Walter P. Porter of Athens High School and Dr. Einar A. Hansen of Ohio University authored two exhibit texts, The Pond Book and Fields and Fencerows.

Ohio University Men's Union Walter P. Porter Athens High School Ohio Universty Einar A. Hansen Rufus Putnam Hall

Weather and court notes from Athens County

The morning temperature was 68 with yesterday's highs at 83 and lows at 57. Rainfall totaled .65 inches and the Hocking River stood 3.75 feet. Clinton Corwin of Millfield pleaded not guilty to threatening to shoot Luster Bobo and was released on $200 bond pending Grand Jury consideration.

C. N. France Athens County Hocking Clinton Corwin Millfield Luster Bobo T. R. Bennett Corwin

Revolutionary Q-623 Prescription At Athens Drug Store

An advertisement touts PRESCRIPTION Q-623 as a near magical cure for neuritis. It claims rapid, noticeable relief from a drugstore on W Union Street in Athens Ohio and urges readers to purchase a bottle today.

FD'S STAND ON COURT HIT BY O. U. SPEAKER

Dr. Louis Anspacher at Ohio University sharply criticized President Roosevelt for trying to control the judiciary and urged defense of individual liberty. He warned against tampering with the Supreme Court and discussed shifts from old to circular economic theory and the need for higher wage rates. He praised Daniel Willard and suggested possible machine taxation to offset job displacement.

Roosevelt Supreme Court Louis Anspacher Ohio University Dr. Anspacher United States Supreme Court Daniel Willard Baltimore and Ohio Railroad

Albany Board Delays Yo-Ag Teacher Hiring

Albany Consolidated School District boards, by unanimous vote, decide to retain the Vocational Agriculture Department but delay hiring the instructor for the coming year due to tight finances. Superintendent M. H. Macfarlan says the plan aligns with the State Department of Vocational Agriculture.

Albany Board Yo-Ag Board of Education Albany Consolidated School District Vocational Agriculture Department State Department of Vocational Agriculture M. H. Macfarlan

Lets Son Drive Car

Robert Ruth Shade was fined 25 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to allowing his son, not licensed to operate a vehicle, to drive on a public highway. He was arrested June 28 by H D Henery of the State Patrol under Mayor Len B McCune's order.

Robert Ruth Shade Len B. McCune Ruth H. D. Henery State Patrol

Free Sample Offer for High Blood Pressure Tablets in Athens

Athens Drug Store promotes free samples of ALLMIN Essence of Garlic Parsley Tablets for High Blood Pressure. Dr. Frederick Damrau of New York City is cited for reducing blood pressure and easing dizziness and headaches. A two week treatment costs 1 shilling and an advertisement notes a tasteless odorless production process.

Athens Drug Store Athens Frederick Damrau New York City Damrau

Within 75 Miles Southern California Bird Life Changes

A southern California line of 75 miles offers a shift in bird life comparable to traveling from Maine to Florida on the Atlantic coast. The observation highlights rapid avian diversity over a short geographic stretch.

California Atlantic Maine Florida

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Caromel GMC Athens County Buick CO Dial 60 Corner Carpenter and Court Sts General Motors Athena STATE Federal the Security Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation MR. Cecil Sarver Mrs. Mansfield O. U Michigan Hospital Northwest Stamp Millfield Union Fred Shafer Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store Athens, Ohio W. Union St Tin Optometric Service Anspacher Spadher Willard Mobilgas L. C. Mead Lancaster St E. State Richland Ave Exide Batteries General Tires Kentucky Bourbon Oienee Tour Guide National Distillers Products Corporation New York
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