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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1933
Page
3
Nelsonville announces a Democratic parade and demonstration to celebrate Tuesday's sweeping win. Citizens are urged to provide autos and trucks decorated for the event, with banners prepared. The parade forms at the city playground and steps off at 7 o'clock.
The body of Ethel Thomas wife of Ervin Thomas who died in Buchtel was moved to Leon West Virginia for burial at Mt Zion. A family service in Buchtel preceded the transfer and funeral services at Mt Zion were led by Reverend Bucklew. Mrs. Thomas formerly lived in Leon seven years ago.
Ward W. Hamm, supervisor of music in the Nelsonville schools for four years, has been granted a state life special certificate in music. His success as high school band instructor has been outstanding.
Nelsonville reports Thomas Stevens pleaded guilty in Mayor J. W. Hickman’s court to intoxication. He was fined ten dollars plus costs, which he arranged to pay.
An advertising claim urges quick action against lingering colds with Creomulsion. It promotes a powerful yet harmless formula described as modern science, notes it contains no narcotics, and offers an on-the-spot refund if relief is not achieved through an endorsement by your druggist.
Nelsonville observes Armistice Day with a quiet ceremony by the American Legion on Public Square at 11 a.m. Saturday. A salute and taps follow as Glenford Dugan Post urges all citizens to pause in memory of local men who died in 1917 18 while serving their country.
Presbyterian Church holds one 10 30 worship with choir directed by Prof C W Janssen and Rev Lloyd Evans speaking on The Ethics of Christ. Evening union service at Christian Church closes National Education Week. Sunday School at 9 30 and Young People at 6. Local pastor Rey Strickler to speak at 10 30 Sunday morning on Filled With All the Fullness of God. Union service at 7 closes the week. Mrs Will Poling attended Suh district American Legion Auxiliary conference in New Straitsville.
Theodore Potts 23 of The Plains son of Benton Potts and Evelyn R McNutt 18 of Luhrig daughter of Arthur McNutt apply for a marriage license.
Nelsonville high observes National Education Week with Visitation Night as Dr. Edwin Watts Chubb of Ohio University argues the crises of postwar debts and the 1929 stock crash threaten educational funding. He calls for equal educational opportunities to guide civilization and notes better pay for those contributing most to the era.
A plan to improve the Ohio airport proposes rebuilding a central circular marker of limestone, adding weed prevention, and drainage work with minimal local funding. If $300 is raised locally, the major hazard a ditch at the east end could be eliminated. Dowler estimates 2,400 hours of common labor and 32 percent skilled labor. costs would be $960 for unskilled and $19.20 for skilled labor, funded by Federal funds. Machinery and materials would come from the state if possible.
Washington report says the U.S. gold price did not rise above the London open market quote for the first time since the new purchase policy began. Analysts interpret the stance as possible easing in the dollar depreciation campaign intended to lift domestic price levels.
Dr J P Porter chairman of Federal re employment in Athens County and Conrad Wein manager of activities in the county attend a meeting of state directors of national re employment in Columbus. They will submit a report on the county work condition and learn possibilities to put more men to work.
Edwards, a missionary in the Belgian Congo since 1909, told Disciples of Christ delegates at Athens that the old Africa is rapidly passing and a new Africa built by new Africans is emerging. He described native students, mission schools, and improved transport as signs of change during a one day convention dinner at the First Christian Church. Mrs. Ora L. Shepherd spoke on frontiers of prejudice and sharing, with other delegates including Gaines M. Cook and church officials present.
Miss Bertha Park state secretary of women’s work, Miss Marcella Long of Athens, and Monroe T. Vermillion of Athens are listed in a formal staffing or organizational notice. The exact roles and context are not provided.
A cold spell brought a low of 27 and a high of 46 in the Athens District with snow flurries noted yesterday afternoon and again this morning. Forecasters warn of more snow to come as residents are advised to wear overcoats.
Miss Audrey Davis, once confined to her home with diphtheria, is now recovering nicely.
Chester Smith and Clyde Bourne Tuscarawas County farm hands were sentenced to life imprisonment in Ohio Penitentiary after conviction of aiding in the Gilmore home murders of Lige and Myrtle Cramblett on May 24. They testified they were hired by David Miller, owner of the farm, who is already serving a life term.
William Barman aged 16 of Cincinnati died when his car collided head on with a street car near Xavier High School. His older brother Donald Barman 18, a Xavier University student, sustained serious injuries in the same crash as they were en route to school.
Hollywood officials filed a code request under the State Recovery Act detailing daily wages for dozens of animals used in jungle pictures. Pay ranges from 30 cents for cubs to 500 for a giraffe and 350 for a rhinoceros, with lions, snakes and other creatures listed by species and size. The document covers 42 workers across five companies and notes steady food as a key condition.
Federal Home Loan Bank board approved a $3,000,000 loan to the Cincinnati bank to boost credit for Ohio Kentucky and Tennessee member institutions. The move precedes a planned $10,000,000 bond issue to fund further expansion.
Rates listed show the aard wolf at 190 dollars per day and the wark at 100 dollars per day while the skunks are guaranteed at 7.50 dollars daily. Both the aard wolf and the wark are described as equally ugly.
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