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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1936

Page

5

State Route 56 improvement near Athens announced

The Ohio Engineering Co. of Lorain will start work next week on a 63825.20 dollar project to relocate 3000 feet of road west of Athens, remove a dangerous blind crossing, straighten two curves, lower a slip near White's Mill, and relocate 2300 feet east of the crossing to place the highway beyond flood reach. A new 125 foot concrete and steel bridge will carry a 36 foot wide gravel surfaced roadway.

Athens Ohio Engineering Co Lorain John W. Dowler New York Central Margaret’s Creek White's Mill Athens Gun Club E. R. Jacoby Margaret's Creek

Football Play Is Made Safe At Athens High

With one game left this season the Athens High School football team boasts a string of no serious injuries. The School Board, led by Mrs. H. C. Bobo, arranged for Dr. John T. Sprague to supervise practices and games, providing on site medical aid and careful handling of minor injuries. Athens High offers this protective service as part of its policy, noting legally the school bears no liability for accidents.

Athens H. C. Bobo John T. Sprague Sprague Athens High

Mercury Dips to 39 Amid Forecast Cold Spell

Yesterday peak reached 53 as Athens endured a dreary Sunday with sparse sun. Last night’s low was 39 and this morning’s reading hovered in the mid forties. Forecasters predict colder weather tomorrow despite no rain or snow materializing locally.

U.S Weather Bureau Athens

Son Born to Dailys at Sheltering Arms

Mr and Mrs Clark Daily announce the birth of a son at Sheltering Arms Hospital this morning. Clarence Dean Athens Route 3 was admitted for mine accident injuries and has been dismissed. Adam Sherwood and Mrs Clyde Gabriel of Athens Route 6 have undergone and been discharged from surgical operations at the hospital.

Clark Daily Franklin Ave Sheltering Arms Hospital Clarence Dean Athens Adam Sherwood Clyde Gabriel

University of Utah Deans Council Blocks Faculty Dance

Salt Lake City officials report the University of Utah dean's council refused a request for a campus dance. The ruling cites faculty offices remain open and instructors mustn’t be disturbed, restricting scheduling and noise.

Salt Lake City U.R University of Utah

State Patrol Holds Drivers Arrested Over Weekend

State Highway Patrol arrested two drivers during the weekend on charges of driving while intoxicated. They were to be arraigned this afternoon before Judge C. F. Rowland in Athens County Common Pleas Court. Homer Evener of Athens Route 2 and Charles Peters of Washington Pa were taken into custody near Chauncey and on U S 50 east of Athens.

State Highway Patrol C. F. Rowland Athens County Common Pleas Court Homer Evener Athens Chauncey Charles Peters Washington U. S. 50

School officials to meet in Athens Courthouse

The Athens County School Board and Clerks Association will hold its regular meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the Courthouse.

Athens County School Board and Clerks Association Navy

Vendol Report Promotes Remedy Through Local Testimonials

Mrs Linsecott and her husband credit Vendol with easing long standing stomach problems and related symptoms. She says regular use improved bowels, reduced dizziness, and relieved back soreness and gas. Vendol advertised as available at Athens Pharmacy and Hickman’s in Nelcomville.

Ernest Linscott Amesville Vendol Athens Nelcomville Hickman Weekdy

Red Cross Services Highlighted by Connor in Local Addresses

Mr. Roger Connor district Red Cross chairman spoke at First M E Church for National Red Cross Sunday and at the Presbyterian Church during evening services. He outlined the organization educational work and readiness for emergencies. Roll Call to begin Armistice Day November 11 with volunteers urged to participate.

Red Cross Roger Connor American Red Cross M. E National Red Cross Prestorian Connor

4-H Leaders Meet Friday in Southeastern Ohio

A district conference of county 4-H councils and committees from nine Southeastern Ohio counties gathered in Jackson Friday night to exchange ideas on 4-H work. H C Ramsower Ohio State University outlined a evolving philosophy for 4-H Club work stressing youth adaptation. Attendees included 75 club workers from Athens Lawrence Meigs Hocking Jackson Vinton Gallia Pike Scioto with Agnes Terrell and Mr and Mrs Ross Wright among participants.

Ohio Jackson H. C. Ramsower Agriculture Extension Service Ohio State University Athens Lawrence Meigs Hocking Vinton Gallia Pike Scioto Agnes Terrell Hocking Valley Livestock Club Athens County Ross Wright

George Wyatt Dies Sunday at Amesville

George Elden Wyatt 85 died at his Amesville area home after several weeks of illness. Funeral services are set for 2 PM Tuesday at the Amesville Methodist Church with the Masonic Lodge in charge. Burial follows in Amesville Cemetery. He was a son of George and Drusilla Wyatt, one of ten children, and leaves a sister in Kansas City and two nieces from Athens. He died on the family farm settled by his father in 1842.

Amesville George Elden Wyatt Amesville Methodist Church Masonic Lodge of Wyatt George Drusilla Wyatt Edwin Curtis Kansas City Kans 8S. C. Lumuis A. T. Lawhead Athens

Youth Held After Car Reported Stolen

Paul Scurlock 15 of Vore Ridge was seized by Police Chief E. Finsterwald and Officer Leslie Bradfield Sunday night for driving a car reported stolen from Donald Branam of Athens. He is to appear in Juvenile Court. The vehicle had been reported missing late Saturday evening.

Paul Scurlock Vore Ridge E. 8. Finsterwald Leslie Bradfield Donald Branam Athens

Sons of the Legion Plan Armistice Day Observance

The Sons of the American Legion will meet at 7 30 tonight in the American Legion Hall on S Court Street to discuss Armistice Day observance plans. John DeMolet Jr. captain announced the meeting and Willis Sands was announced as the new sponsor.

Sons of the American Legion American Legion S. Court St John DeMolet Jr Willis Sands Sons of the Legion

Butchering Advice Issued by Athens County Agent

A county bulletin on Meats explains curing preserving cutting and related topics to guide those butchering for immediate consumption. The Winter supply will be butchered as the weather turns colder. The Post Office Building county office hosts the bulletin for interested readers.

Athens

Widow Receives Bequest After Tragic Death in Campsie

The late Francis Reginald Lord bequeathed one shilling tram fare to his widow Lillian Lord and left the residue of his 3850 dollar estate to his daughter. The report notes the absurdity of the token bequest amid the family tragedy.

Sydney U.P Francis Reginald Lord Campsie Lillian Lord

Absentee Ballot Round Trip for Missionary Miss Oliver Givin

A missionary in Rosario de Santa Fe Argentina sends an absentee ballot on a 14 000 mile journey by land water and air to Cadiz Ohio The air mail postage totals 2 20 Teeth are described as about one fifth water in a brief odd note

Cadiz U.P Oliver Givin Rosario de Santa Fe Argentina

Testimony Taken In Union St. Louis Court Injunction Case

John W. Dowler Athens city engineer testified in Athens County Common Pleas Court in the injunction proceedings of Earl Millican filing station owner on West Union Street White's Mill Bridge. Dowler presented a blueprint tracing the 1845 W Union Street lots as evidence. Attorneys for Milliron and the city will file briefs before a final judgment.

John W. Dowler Athens City Athens County Common Pleas Court Earl Millican W. Union St White's Mill Bridge Dowler Athens County Recorder Milliron Milliran Captain Bingham Ohio University

Farmers set for Ohio Grange events and corn husking

In mid November Athens County and Southeastern Ohio farmers plan a busy week. They will attend the Ohio State Grange in Columbus, then the National Grange Convention November 11 to 20 where the seventh degree may be conferred. The Alva Oyler farm near Columbus hosts the national cornhusking contest the following day.

Athens County Ohio Ohio State Grange Columbus Grange Alva Oyler

Lenora Ervin Granted Divorce in Athens County Case

Lenora Ervin was awarded divorce and custody of two children in a suit against William Ervin heard Saturday in Athens County Common Pleas Court. She alleged gross neglect in her petition. The couple married in 1920. Moors kiss each other on the shoulder.

Lenora Ervin William Ervin Athens County Common Pleas Court

What's On The Air Sunday Schedule On WLW CBS

Radio listings for WLW CBS show Sunday schedule from 5:00 PM to midnight with programs including Toy Band Junior Nurse Corps Jack Armstrong Dorothy Gordon Singing Lady Orphan Annie Amos n Andy to be announced and closing with Mid Moon River. Also includes Monday lineup across noon to 11:45 PM with Voice actors, musical acts, serials, and quiz shows.

CBS Toy Band Junior Nurse Corps Jack Armstror Dorothy Gordon Lady Jack Masters the Johnsons Tito Guitar Vick Chase Bobby Benson Bob Newhall Hall Lowell Thomas Renfrew Amos ‘'N Andy Popeye Sam and Abner Goose Creek Parson Sam Boake Carter Lakes Heidi Orch Daly Orch Pat Minstrels Radio Theater Himber Orch Wayne King Molly of Jack Armstrong Vicki Chase Bob Newhall Lowell Thomas Amos Andy TS Jimmy Fidler Paul Sullivan

Radio Programs Hit Parade of Names and Orchestras

A listing of radio personalities actors and orchestras including NBC figures Joey Nash Tom Mix Jack Armstrong Orphan Annie and Fibber McGee with bands like Himber and Levant plus high profile names such as Gale Page Mary Marlin and Gene Arnold alongside music ensembles and concert series from the era.

Joey Nash Tom Mix Jack Armstrong Annie W. D. Bouthwell John Gurney Gale Page Billy and Betty Amos Andy Uncle Ezra Charles Sears Warden Lawes Warden Lawes Himber Orch Stenross Orch Levant Orch Ray Noble Ray Noble Shoit

Amesville Farmers Institute Opens With Education And Entertainment

The Amesville Farmers Institute runs from Wednesday morning to Thursday afternoon in the high school with five sessions of talks and performances. Supt. F J Taylor leads the program. Ross Wright speaks on soil and hybrid corn. Mrs Cunningham presents hobbies and farm planning. Larry Kauffman covers sheep problems. youth groups perform as students read and sing. The agenda includes violin and saxophone solos, vocations talks, and prize awards before Thursday’s resolutions and elections. A closing note cites 1935 US accident tolls: 100000 lives lost and over 9 million injuries with 3.4 billion dollars in losses.

Amesville Farmers’ Institute Supt F. J. Taylor Amesville E. E. Warner Wyatt McDaniel Institute Ladies of the Presbyterian Church Larry Kauffman

Village Hails Clara as Local Chronicle Keeper

In Rome Wisconsin villagers tell in jest to ask Clara about any news. Mrs Clara Hansen started a scrap book over five years ago and now preserves records of marriages births deaths and other town events spanning nearly fifty years.

Creomulsion Promises Quick Relief for Persistent Coughs

An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a fast acting remedy for coughs chest colds and bronchial irritation. It claims the medicine reaches the trouble areas loosens germ laden phlegm and aids healing with a druggist guarantee if not satisfied from the first dose.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lorain Company Sheltering Arms State Patrol Ernest Linscoit Southeastern George Wyatt Sons of Legion Rear Hotel Union St. Luis John Dowler Mr. Farmer the Gumps Ted Malone Helen Trent Rich Man's Darling Quartet Mabelle Jennings Merrymakers Merrymakers Song Stylists School of the Air School of the Air Happy Hollow al Pearce A Pearce Symphony Symphony Symphony Symphony Billy Mills Jimmy Farrell Beience Service Wilderness Road Patti Chapin Parade of Youth Three Aces Renfrew Ted Husing Doris Kerr Boake Carter Ted Hammerstein Ken Murray Pennsylvanians Caray Caravan Caravan Red Cross Red Cross Kemp Orch Olsen Orch Nelson Orch NBC Girl Mary Marlin Gene Arnold Stenross Orch, High Hatters C. F. Kettering Co. F. Kettering Carol Deis Marine Band Three Marshalls Jack Orphan Annie Dr. A. H. Compton Jesse Crawford Jackie Heller Dorothy Dressin Amos Ns Andy Voice of Experience Fred Hufsmith Fred Hufsmith Reisman Orch Sidewalk Fred Astaire Royalists Osborne Orch Cugat Norris State Federal the Security Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Kathleen Webster Betty Fischer Bobby Webster Willard Zarley Annabelle Carey Bob Cone Jack Eddy Robert Calentine Mary Moore Clifton Linscott Irene Badertscher Wanda Hines Paul Hallowell Billy Don Morris Donna Lee Kuhns Clara Kasler Victor Keirns Mr. Titlow Cunningham W .F. Kampf Titlow Esther Glass Katherine Hartley Lee Marquis United States Carter Caldwell Caldwell's Pepsin J Doc Jergen Business & Good At JONDS Pontys Noan Armand’s Colgate Norfortiis Ge Alka Seltzer Rome Wis Clara Clara Hansen Pac Ort Jy Allie Floyd Gibbons Er Broadway Standard Oil
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