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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1936
Page
7
Athens County eyes a 1937 real estate reappraisal under state law but auditors warn the projected $40,000 funding gap would strain the general fund. The 1931 appraisal cost $3,318 to complete, with current valuations indicating higher property values in cities and villages.
A lighted cigaret on a mohair chair in room 203 at Hotel Berry caused a fire at 4 30 Sunday morning. Damages included rug chair and wallpaper. Occupant asleep. bell hop Hastings Thompson helped extinguish until firemen arrived. Firemen used hotel hose then external hose and chemicals. fire confined to the room.
The Athens County Health Office reports Earl Mullins of Chauncey is ill with diphtheria in the latest health bulletin.
The Plains two and one half year old Barbara Barrows, daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Barrows, remains seriously ill and unchanged at Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens after several days in care.
Melvin Talbert of Hocking underwent an appendicitis surgery at Sheltering Arms Hospital in Athens on Friday. He is reported in satisfactory condition. He is married to Thelma Grandy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dude Grandy of Hocking.
Local cast announced for The First Commandment to be presented at Athens High School Auditorium by the Christian Church. Mary Brown directs with E S Haller as modern grandfather and Rev. Miles E. Hoon as Moses, supported by a large lineup including Rev. A H Beckett Joshua and Miriam played by Mrs William Davidson.
In Magistrate T R Bennett's court Monday morning in Floodwood Car Lan ing was fined five dollars and costs after pleading guilty to intoxication. Lewis Johnson of Nelsonville faced an assault with intent to kill charge, pleaded not guilty and was bound to the Grand Jury under a five hundred dollar bond. Earl Edwards of Nelsonville filed the charge and said Johnson hit him with a poker after refusing a drink. Deputy Sheriff Earl Gardner arrested Johnson.
Mrs. Harry Jacoby of Athens Route 1 received word that her brother Ralph Reed of Fort Worth Texas died November 27. He was born in and lived many years in Meigs County. He is survived by his wife and son.
W B Francis chairman of the State Civil Service Commission announced exams for highway superintendents laborers in charge assistant engineers in state and county service highway inspectors and bridge inspectors to be held December 15 16 17 and 18 in eight cities Cincinnati Toledo Columbus Dayton Cleveland Lima Canton and Athens
The Young People's Civic Club of Albany known as the Crusaders will meet in the Sunday School rooms of the Baptist Church instead of Mrs Pencilli's home Tuesday night at 7 30.
The Plains hosts the second lecture in a North West Assembly Co series at the gymnasium Thursday night. A liquid air demonstration will headline the program with entertainment by skilled local talent. The Plains High School faculty and board sponsor the course. A Plains PTA business meeting, led by president W. A. Finney, is Tuesday at 7 in the new gymnasium.
Chauncey Mr. and Mrs. Thur low Davis hosted relatives at their home to honor Charles Davis after his recent marriage to Elaine Tinkham of The Plains. A turkey dinner and stringed music by Len Windle and James Littler accompanied gifts, including a quilt and bed spread. Attending were the Davises of The Plains and Chauncey, the Langs of Nelsonville and Deanville, and Thurlow Davis with son Clarence.
Chauncey group meets Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Guy Brookins home with Mrs. Peter Rankin leading the program. They will plan the annual Christmas party.
Chauncey residents hosted Thanksgiving dinners at multiple homes. Guests included families from Chauncey Athens Millfield Columbus Toledo and Pontiac Michigan with extended relatives and students. A turkey dinner was served during the holiday gathering.
Gallipolis reports Thomas G. Beem 46 sulphur bath proprietor and Martha Swain 17 of the city wed in Ashland Kentucky Sunday evening.
Mrs. Elmer Morris and Mr. Wilbur Sharp hosted Chauncey guests in Columbus for Thanksgiving. Families from Athens Millfield Sugar Creek and The Plains visited relatives in Chauncey and Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher Hawk hosted a family dinner in Lower Plains with multiple attendees.
A warrant for the arrest of Joe Charney of Columbus was issued today by Magistrate T R Bennett on charges of unlawful assault with intent to kill. Sheriff Charles Stratton investigated a complaint by James Parfitt of The Plains alleging Charney assaulted him yesterday and threatened to kill him and his family.
Traffic checks by the Athens Sub Station resulted in 14 arrests over the weekend. Three drivers face charges of driving while intoxicated. Named arrestees include Paul Niggemyer of Guysville Route 1 Paul Tharp of Hemlock and J O Wallace of Shawnee.
Mrs. Ben Rosenberg and her son will return to Athens Thursday after a few days in Columbus for the funeral and burial of Mr. Rosenberg held last Friday. Rosenberg employees who attended the service have returned and business resumed this morning.
Virgil Lemberger 18 of Gloucester sustained a broken arm when two cars sideswiped in Buchtel late Saturday night. He rode in a car driven by Frank James of Gloucester Route 4. Raymond Brown drove the other car. both vehicles suffered damage.
Found relief for muscular aches and pains due to rheumatic disorders and lumbago with Prescription Q-623. Used by thousands after other remedies failed. Try a bottle for $1.00 and consider Q-Tabs while using Q-625.
W F Patton faces embezzlement charges in Athens County Common Pleas Court after indictment by the October grand jury. Opening statements claim Patton withdrew 1100 from Charilewil Coal Co and deposited it to his own account. Defense says funds were redeposited per court guidance and endorsed by Lillian Ruble as company payment.
In Athens the Sheltering Arms Hospital treats Mrs. Harry Knowlton Bellefontaine and her husband Harry Knowlton and Thomas Haney age seven for pneumonia. Louis Stanley of Athens Route 2 undergoes tetanus treatment. Doris Jean Carter New Plymouth shows improvement after appendix surgery last week. A daughter born Saturday to Virgil and (name unreadable) Baughman 178 N Lancaster St. Melvin Tabert The Plains had appendectomy Saturday. Mrs B Backley and baby daughter Jacksonville discharged Sunday. Mrs Thomas Marcinko The Plains and Charles Shields Hockingport dismissed from hospital.
Major Fred Marpass divisional commander of Southwestern Ohio Salvation Army will tour Athens this afternoon and tonight to inspect and audit the local corps. He arrives from Marietta and will not lead public services. A report of the audit will be published later.
State witnesses testifying in a bank case include Ralph Parks cashier of the People's Bank and L R Kelch assistant cashier of the Citizen's Bank. Parks described a $1,100 withdrawal by Patton and Kelch testified to a deposit in his bank under Patton's name.
Athens will host the national convention of Phi Tau Theta in 1937 during Thanksgiving week. Ohio University delegates Earl S. Haller and John W. Seay helped extend the invitation after attending the 1936 Lincoln gathering. The fraternity, established in 1925, has 30 active members and 15 pledges at Ohio University with Prof. L. C. Staats and Rev. R. E. Bayliss actively involved.
Athens chapter of the Izaak Walton League will meet Tuesday night at 7:30 at City Hall to discuss league activities and local conservation efforts.
An advertisement for Creomulsion claims it cures lingering chest colds and bronchial irritation. It asserts the medicine goes to the seat of trouble, loosens phlegm, and heals inflamed membranes with a druggist guarantee and refund if not satisfied from the first use.
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