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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1937

Page

5

Three Arrests in Truck Incident Near Court Street

In Athens a truck on West Union Street near Court Street drew police attention. Ellsworth Whitmore faced driving while intoxicated charges with bond set at 300 dollars. Cephas Adams and Harley Harmon faced intoxication charges. Harmon pled guilty and paid a fine. A woman in the vehicle was released with taxi funds. Bernard Tabler was arrested for intoxication and pleaded guilty with fines. Magistrate Bennett issued a warrant for Mike Newsad on assault and battery.

W. Union St Court St Athens Len B. McCune Charles Maple Leslie Bradfield Ellsworth Whitmore Nelsonville McCune Common Pleas Court Cephas Adams Harley Harmon Adams Mayor’s Court Harmon Bernard Tabler Guysville B. C. Day T. R. Bennett Tabler Bennett Mike Newsad Athens Township Charles Costin Newsad

Three Critic Teachers To Go to The Plains

Three critic teachers will supervise The Plains High School during the coming Summer session replacing the single critic previously announced by Ohio University College of Education. Miss Beryl Cone will teach home economics, Lawrence Calvin will handle history and industrial arts, and Carl J. Malmberg will conduct critic work in music and lecture at the Ohio University School of Music.

the Plains High School Ohio University College of Education the Plains Beryl Cone Lawrence Calvin Carl J. Malmberg Ohio University School of Music

Blowout Crash Falls On Route 31 Injures Mrs Matheny

A front tire blowout on Steven Thomas’s car near Chauncey sent his vehicle across Route 31 into Charles H. Matheny’s car. Edith Matheny suffered a scalp wound and was treated by a Chauncey physician. Matheny’s car was wrecked. Thomas’s damage estimated at $60.

Steven Thomas N. Congress St Route 31 Chauncey Charles H. Matheny Edith Matheny Matheny Thomas

Two Fined by Bennett for Intoxication in Floodwood

Bennett Carl Lanning of Floodwood fined $10 and jailed 20 days for intoxication after pleading guilty before Magistrate T. R. Bennett. Sentence suspended on promise to quit drinking. Harry Mitchell of Athens fined $5 and costs after guilty plea. charge filed by Deputy Sheriff B. C. Day. COOLVILLE BOYS ELECT The Coolville 4-H Boys Club elected officers: President William Malone, Vice President Howard Chapman, Secretary Charles Hayes, Treasurer Dale Cole. AIR CURBS PNEUMONIA Cold air drafts described as pneumonia treatment in British Medical Journal. Shelter for 150 A secret baronet builds a 150-person gas and bomb-proof shelter in the South Midlands with amenities.

Carl Lanning Floodwood T. R. Bennett Harry Mitchell Athens B. C. Day Coolville 4-H Boys Club William Malone Howard Chapman Charles Hayes Dale Cole London U.P British Medical Journal Royal Edinburgh Hospital South Midlands

Q-623 Remedy Promises Relief for Rheumatism Nerve Pain

Found at Last promotion touts Q-623 guaranteed relief for rheumatism neuritis sciatica lumbago with a specialist prescription. It claims quick pain stop and strong value. Also advertises Q-Tabs diuretic tablets from Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store in Athens Ohio.

Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store Union St Athens, Ohio

Athens High School Ranked Seventh in Ohio honors

A telegram to Principal Oliver L. Wood confirms Athens High School earned seventh place among mid sized city schools in Ohio after scholarship tests. A ranking error was found too late for Columbus awards last Saturday. Tiffin High won first with Toronto and Bexley second and third.

Athens High School Oliver L. Wood Ray G. Wood Columbus Tiffin High School Toronto Bexley Athens

Community Day planned by Canaanville School

Teachers, parents, and pupils at Canaanville School plan a Community Day on Wednesday May 19. All former students and teachers are invited and asked to bring food for a basket picnic. Exhibits of children’s work, indoor programs by lower grades, and music by the Canaanville grade school orchestra will be featured. Field events include a softball game volleyball tug of war and other activities for men and women. Indoor program starts at 10 30 am announced by principal Marvey Shaw.

Canaanville School Raymond Connett Canaanville Marvey Shaw

Says Poultry Raisers Will Profit in Fall

Reese V. Hicks of the International Baby Chick Association reports a poultry shortage on farms. He notes farmers sold flocks without replacement, hatcheries report fewer chicks, and eggs and dressed poultry prices are expected to rise this Fall.

Reese V. Hicks International Baby Chick Association Kansas City H. O. Atkins Athens

Pastor Wonders If Bell Permit Needed for Church Bells

Portland Oregon Dr Willard H Pope pastor of Calvary Tabernacle asked Mayor Carson whether operating church bells requires a permit. He learned no permit is needed despite fears about new laws.

Portland Ore Willard H. Pope Calvary Tabernacle Carson

Morris duo seek new canoeing record in honeymoon trip

Charles Morris and his bride honeymoon in Australia trying to beat the inland canoeing record of 3,450 miles set by John Nolan in America. They aim to reach 4,000 miles before ending the journey.

Queensland Australia U.R Charles Morris John Nolan America Morrisses

Propitious planetary day sparks enterprise and change

The stars foretell a day of enterprising energy and creative focus. A birthday could bring prosperous, progressive years with influential, far reaching events. A born child may be versatile, inventive, and possibly famous for unconventional achievements.

ROTC Spring Dress Review to Be Held May 20

The Ohio University ROTC hosts its first Spring dress parade Thursday May 20 at 4 p m east of the football stadium in honor of Dean T Cracken. Cadet Virgil Max Davis leads Company B with Cadet James F Haehnsen commanding Company A. Awards for rifle marksmanship will be presented by Major M E Olmstead with K T Crossen Post American Legion attendees judging the best drilled company. The Hearst trophy will be awarded May 27. the Ohio University Band will lead the battalion in the concluding review. Athens youths listed include Virgil Stotts and Reuben Rothermel among many others.

Ohio University Rotc Dean T. CcCracken Virgil Max Davis Virgil Davis Woodward Ave James F. Haehnsen Zanesville M. E. Olmstead K. T. Crossen American Legion Hearst Ohio University Band Athens James Richard Acomb George William Bogle Franklin Warley Calvin Robert Coe Eugene Coe Robert Daggett Charles William Dalton Wendell Davidson Robert Davis Richard Eddy William Gordon John Hilbert Eugene Hamer John Paul Jones Roger Jones Richard Lockard Wayne Mossman Hjalmar Thor Olson Merritt Preston Reuben Rothermel Gerald Rutkoskie Charles William Smith Leonard Smith Virgil Stotts Cecil Sutton Fredric Webb Denzil Withers Leslie Fultz

Officers Named To Local DAR Posts Saturday

Nabby Lee Ames Chapter of the DAR met at the home of Miss Nelle Pickering with Regent Mrs. R W Finsterwald presiding. Officers for the coming year were elected including Regent and two vice regents and the board of management. Plans were made for a Flag Day Picnic on June 14 at the home of Mrs. Fay Baker Albany.

Nabby Lee Ames DAR Nelle Pickering R. W. Finsterwald E. B. Acomb L. S. Nichols A. O. Sloane J. R. Harvey P. G. Hibbard Mary Williams John Cross O. D. Dailey H. C. O’bleness Frank W. Reed H. L. Atkinson Pickering

Blooming Plants Splash Color Over Rowland Garden

One of Athens prettiest rock gardens lies behind the Hal Rowland home on Franklin Ave. Creeping verbena tulips iris and crocuses add color visible from E State St beside the Helen Townsend home. The garden uses yellow limestone and rocks from the county as its backbone and will sit at the rear of the new Rowland home on E State St.

Athens Hal Rowland Franklin Ave E. State St Helen Townsend Rowland

Follows Louis Path in National Amateur Tourney Final

Yancey Henry of Lynn Mass a Negro heavyweight was eliminated in the finals of the National Amateur tournament here He was born in Alabama within six miles of Joe Louis former hometown a notable connection highlighted in coverage of the event.

Louis Boston-Aup Yancey Henry Lynn Mass Alabama Joe Louis

Quote by Republic Steel chair on democracy and free play

The statement by Tom R. Girdler, chairman of Republic Steel, decries suppression of individual action and business competition, linking it to democratic erosion. It frames free enterprise as essential to political liberty and warns against stifling both fields.

Tom R. Girdler Republic Steel Corporation

Athens Man Hunted for Court Case Involving Sweeney

Athens Sheriff reports unable to locate Willett R. Sweeney once of 191 Lancaster St. He faces two Industrial Commission damages claims totaling about 4 800 arising from 1934 accidents in Jackson County. Attorney General seeks judgments on behalf of Mrs. Annie Piercefield and Mrs. Effie Mae Stewart.

Willett R. Sweeney Lancaster St. Athens Harold J. Rose State Attorney General Industrial Commission Charles Bayless Sweeney Jackson County Herbert S. Duffy Annie Piercefield Effie Mae Stewart Douglas Stewart Dave Piercefield Stewart Piercefield

December May On Court Calendar

In New York a December May marriage from 14 years ago between 16 year old Burton Tucker and his 48 year old great aunt is the subject of a abandonment hearing filed by Mrs. Tucker. She claims her $800000 fortune was nearly exhausted as Tucker allegedly left her and their three children destitute.

Lee R. Schaeffer Athens O. F. Rowland Athens County Rowland Burton Tucker New York Tucker Susan Simpson

Hock-Hocking Valley Livestock Club Elects Officers

The club elected Eldon Ball as president George Maxwell as vice president Harold Terrell as secretary treasurer Bernice Ball as recreation leader and Bernadine Yerrell as news reporter at the first meeting. The next gathering is set for June 1 at George Maxwell's home.

Hock-Hocking Valley Lives Stock Club Eldon Ball George Maxwell Harold Terrell Bernice Ball Bernadine Yerrell

Lawsuit Seeks Payments and Restraint in Athens County

Charles F. Wallace files suit against Harry Howard in Athens County seeking $340 and a restraining order to halt sale of a 40 acre Trimble Township tract. Dennis Lowrey sues in Athens County Common Pleas for $132 from Viola M. Burleigh executrix of Wes ley B. Lawrence estate for care charges of the late Mr. Lawrence.

Harry Howard Athens County Charles F. Wallace Howard Trimble Township Dennis Lowrey Athens Viola M. Burleigh Wesley B. Lawrence Miss Burleigh Mr. Lawrence

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AHS Ohio Laws Irk Pastor Genevieve Kemble Dowler & Ferguson Hindenburg Lakehurst N. J Benjamin May R. W. Schroeder Federal Inquiry Board C. V. Knox South Trimble, Jr ROTC Rowland Garden W. R. Sweeney Florence Bobo Fred James Dover Township James Bobo M. G Elizabeth Ross Bern Township Fred Lincoln-Zephyr Velz CLUB Jayny Jaynes STATE Federal the Security Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation F.R. Beasley Carpenter Street
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