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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1936

Page

13

Kick proof barn showcased at state fair exhibit

A new kick proof barn will be shown at the state fair to deter mules and jackasses with reckless tendencies. The exhibit features added protections aimed at preventing kicking incidents during demonstrations. Jane Plant, a fourteen year old apprentice mechanic at Atlanta airport, has taught herself to pilot planes since age 11 and aims to become a transport pilot.

Nashville Tenn U.P Jane Plant Atlanta, Ga

Gophers Favored For Big Ten Title In UP Poll

Minnesota is named favorite to win a third straight Big Ten football title in the United Press poll. Ohio State slips from first to fourth. Northwestern Iowa Indiana top the lower division, with Purdue Illinois Wisconsin Michigan and Chicago behind.

United Press Chicago Minnesota Ohio State Northwestern Iowa Indiana Purdue Illinois Wisconsin Michigan Big Ten Middlewest Bernie Bierman Gophers Milky Prep Iparison Nnesota Evanston Lynn Waldorf Wildcats

Paradise Curve to be Eliminated or Renamed in Chico

In Chico California a string of five car accidents and seven deaths at Paradise Curve prompts calls to remove or rename the road. Local officials consider updating signs and traffic safety measures after the fatal incidents.

Chico Cal U.P Paradise Curve

Pitt Aims to Prove November Power Against Ohio State

Pitt seeks to shed slow start label as it meets Ohio State after boasting a strong November record under Dr Sutherland. Since 1931 Pitt owns 16 wins, 1 loss, 4 ties in November and hopes to extend dominance with early-season routs this year. Charley Gales is doubtful with a leg injury, while Charley Ream and Alex Schoenbaum prepare to fill the gap.

Columbus U.R University of Pittsburgh Ohio State Pitt Panthers Sutherland Army Nebraska Southern California Notre Dame Carnegie Tech Duquesne Penn Stanford Ohio Wesleyan West Virginia University Ohio Bucks Charley Gales Francis A. Schmidt Gales Charley Ream Alex Schoenbaum

Vanderbilt Cup Race Promises Hell on Wheels Track

Henry McLemore reports from Garden City on the Vanderbilt Cup at Roosevelt raceway. The 300-mile course is a four mile serpentine track with deadly curves, drawing top American drivers against European stars like Nuvolari. Nuvolari’s surgeon’s touch on a record lap impressed observers, validating the event as the hottest auto race in the country.

Henry McLemore Garden City N. Y U.P Roosevelt Raceway American Suicide Club Rex Mays Babe Stapp Wild Bill Cummings Tony Guletto Europe Taxio Nuvolari Nuvolari Italy

Kent to Play Akron Eleven in Friday Night Football

Kent State athletic board confirms the Friday night game with the University of Akron despite Akron’s protest over five backfield players ruled ineligible by the Ohio Conference. Coach G Donald Starn says the game will count as a non conference affair.

Kent U.P Athletic Board of Kent State Today University of Akron Akron Ohio Conference G. Donald Rosy) Starn Kent State

Crossing fatalities drop at crossings in 1935

The Association of American Railroads reports total fatalities from highway and railroad crossing accidents were about one third lower in 1935 than in 1928, the record year.

Washington Association of American Railroads

Farm Sale Calender Listings for October Auctions

Classified farm sale notices list multiple auctions around Athens and Amesville Ohio. MRS ALICE JOHNSON and FRANK ERWIN are among the listed auctioneers with sales of machinery tools farm inventory 22 acres and stock implements, scheduled Saturday October 1 or October 10 at various farms near Athens County Clarks Chapel Church and Amesville.

Athens County Infirmary Alice Johnson Cecil Keirns Isaac Long Frank Erwin Col H. R. Harder Athens Clarks Chapel Wells Farm Amesville Ohio

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