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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1935

Page

5

Youths enter CCC enrollment as relief aid shifts in Athens

Monthly distribution funded by relief agencies funds Youths aged 17 to 28 from relief families join the Civilian Conservation Corps in Athens. The program pays 25 dollars per month per camp unit, with 434 Athens County youths participating. Names of enrollees include Charles W Barron Nelson W Burchfield Andrew L Draper and others. This fall enrollment may be the last, though no official notification has been issued.

Athens Shaffer Athens County Ccc Fehas Yes H. M. Spang FERA

Truck Driver in Lancaster Faces Charge After Patrol Stop

An unidentified truck driver with Baking Company plates was stopped by state troopers along a Westcamp route near Nelson Avenue at night. Authorities say a charge will be filed Friday at the magistrate, with T. R. Bennett presiding, following the stop at the driver’s home.

Lancaster R Baking Company State Highway Patrol Richardson Nelsonay Ann Westcamp T. R. Bennett

Call for delegates to form miners burial fund

A call issued today by Local Union No. 1205 Millfield invites delegates from all mine locals in Hocking and Sunday Creek Valleys to a meeting in Millfield Friday night October 11. Ralph Dean as chair and Clarence Willis as secretary urge formation of a district burial fund for retired and disabled miners.

Millfield Ralph Dean Clarence Willis Hocking Sunday Creek

Albany to Organize New Boy Scout Troop

J W Long announces a new Boy Scout troop to be started in Albany sponsored by the Wednesday Club. Scoutmaster D W Hoffee and an Ohio University trainee will lead the troop. committee members include Henry Reeder and others. Schedule changes set monthly District Council and Court of Honor meetings with a December Scoutmasters meeting planned at Roy Dupler Lodge.

Albany J. W. Long Henry Reeder M. H. Mitchell T. W. Coe Lowell Chase M. H. Macfarlan D. W. Hoffee Ohio University Long Samford Clarence D. Samford Athens County Court of Honor E. Dowell District Council Board of Review Nelsonville Court of Honor Aso Roy Dupler Athens County

Presbyterian Students Banquet Tonight With Westminster Fellowship

The Presbyterian Church hosts a 6 p.m. Recognition Banquet for new Presbyterian students. Robert Loyer will preside as toastmaster with Miss Rowena Kesler and Rev. A T Clark as speakers. Music by the Pace Trio.

Presbyterian Preference Presbyterian Church Westminster Fellowship Robert Loyer Presdent

James R. Giauque Dies in New York City

James R. Giauque, 46, a New York Times cable desk staffer and former China correspondent, died in New York City Wednesday night. A familiar visitor to Athens, he sang in the Presbyterian choir here. He married Alice Holman, voice teacher at Ohio University. Brother Charles D. Gisuque formerly taught physical education at Ohio University.

James R. Giauque New York Athens New York City New York Times China Presbyterian Alice Holman Ohio University Charles D. Gisuque

Rheumatic Pain Gone in 48 Hours Ad Claim

Advertises Allenu as a safe prescription relief for rheumatism neuritis and sciatica. Claims pain ends within 48 hours and offers eight ounces for 85 cents or less. Mentions capsule form and availability from leading druggists nationwide.

America

Dogs Prove Sharp Wits Across Three Coastlines

Tale highlights Kaya the Colorado river crossing dog, Dixi the German deaf owner helper, and a Martins Ferry dog that triggers a telephone line alarm. Each case shows dogs sensing danger, aiding people, and using devices or actions to communicate.

Kayo Dixi Martins Ferry Kaya Germany

Athens Children to Join Nutting Hike

All Athens school children are invited to a nutting hike starting at the Rufus Putnam School at 9 a m Saturday. Students will be split into two teams with captain per team and the team collecting most nuts wins a prize. Edward Mech ella and Joe Raysor from Ohio University will supervise. The group walks to East Hill and returns by 11 30 a m.

Athens Rufus Putnam Edward Mechella Joe Raysor Ohio University East Hill

Rev Ward C. Radford Remains Area Pastor Honored

Members and friends of Central Avenue M E Church gathered Tuesday to honor the return of Reverend Ward C. Radford for a sixth year as pastor. G W Pierce led the program with a hymn and prayer by A Pickering, with solos by Nellie Ogg and Grace Goldsberry and talks by E J Bishop, Mrs. Bishop, and A W Barker. Readings by Mrs D Jones and Mrs Pearl Clark, a humorous skit "The New Minister" by a group of young women, and a closing prayer by Reverend A Spriggs preceded refreshments.

Central Avenue M. E Ward C. Radford G. W. Pierce A. Pickering Nellie Ogg Grace Goldsberry J. Bishop

Brother and Sister Die Within 24 Hours

ALBANY Within 24 hours after learning of her brother's death Mrs Mollie E Turner Nichols 70 died at her home near Town House John Turner her brother died at McArthur yesterday Mrs Nichols widow of Levi R Nichols had lived in Lee Township for over 40 years Funeral arrangements to be announced later

Albany Mollie E. (Turner) Nichols Town House John Turner McArthur

Apple Crop in County Shows Large Increase

Athens County reports one of the largest apple crops in recent years. Twenty five apple pickers were employed yesterday by A. E. Whaley through the Athens County Re employment Office to harvest at the Athens Ice and Storge Company orchard near Torch.

Athens County A. E. Whaley Athens Ice and Storge Company Torch

Patrolman Speaks at Athens High School Assembly

State Highway Patrolman J. L. Richardson addressed the Athens High School student body in the auditorium urging safety. He warned students to be cautious on roads, walk with traffic, and cling to vehicle sides while riding as he spoke. Robert Daggett, the student body president, chaired the assembly.

J.L. Richardson State Highway Patrol Athens Richardson Auton Biles Robert Daggett

Plan Rally To Send Off Bobcats Tonight

Ohio University Bobcats will entrain at 7 41 this evening for Cleveland to meet John Carroll Blue Streaks in municipal stadium Friday night. A Blue Key pep rally at the railroad station begins at 7 15 with cheerleader candidates leading cheers. Don Peden coach W J Trautwein line coach Art Lewis will speak.

Ohio University Bobcats Cleveland John Carroll Blue Municipal Stadium Blue Key Railroad Station Don C. Peden W. J. Trautwein Art Lewis Middleport

Diphtheria Case Reported In Seven Year Old Louise Climer

County health authorities report Louise Climer seven daughter of Mr and Mrs Dolph Climer of Lee Township is ill with diphtheria marking the fourth case in the county. Health officials said there are now four diphtheria cases in the county.

Louise Climer Dolph Climer Lee Township

Rain Predicted for Athens Area Tonight

Weather observer Mrs. C. N. France reports 68 degrees at noon as Athens area braces for warmer, cloudier conditions with possible rain tonight or tomorrow. The season’s low reached 20 degrees Tuesday night, last night’s low was 35 degrees.

Athens C. N. France

Thief Steals Saxophone Shotgun and Coat From Car

Harold Burch reports a break in on May Avenue where a saxophone a shotgun and a hunting coat were taken from his sedan. He found the loot missing at 8 a m and notified Athens County and city police.

Harold Burch May Avenue Burch Athens County

High School Girls Hold Camp Supper Hike

The Girls Athletic Association of Athens High School led a Dana's Island hike Wednesday supervised by Miss Ethel McEwen and Miss Susanne Danford. Supper was camp style over a large fire. Another hike is planned for Saturday. Perfect attendance earns 100 points toward a letter.

Girls Athletic Association of Athens High School Dana's Island Ethel McEwen Susanne Danford

Teaching Method Changes Advocated at County Educators Dinner

Lloyd L. Jones urged Athens County Teachers’ Association to shift from basic shorthand and bookkeeping to personalized business instruction so students learn how to navigate and manage personal and consumer finances. He said business education funds schooling and demands taxpayer accountability. 160 attended as delegates to SEOA convention were elected.

Lloyd L. Jones Athens County Teachers’ Association M. EB Jones Ohio State University Columbia

Camel Driver Repairs Foot Patch After Stone Injury

A camel driver patches a stone-injured foot with a leather patch sewn to the sole, creating a durable seal to protect the wound and allow continued travel.

Girl Reserves Install Officers at Athens High

The Girl Reserves at Athens High School held a candle light installation ceremony Wednesday afternoon. Officers named for the year include Martha Meister president Ruth Lewis vice president Frances Hartman secretary Mary Graves treasurer Alice Bardin pianist Mabel Connett publicity chair and Dorothy Shilling Florence Smith Martha Minameyer Virginia Porter Kathleen Shannon among others. The council met Tuesday at Miss Mary Connett's home to discuss the year's program and a polluck supper was served.

Martha Meister Misa Ruth Lewis Frances Hartman Misa Mary Graves Misa Alice Bardin Mabel Connett Florence Smith Martha Minameyer Dorothy Shilling Dolly Schuler Virginia Porter Kathleen Shannon Mary Connett

Mrs Ruby Waxler Returns Home After Appendix Operation

Mrs Ruby Waxler of McArthur returned home Wednesday from Sheltering Arms Hospital where she underwent an appendix operation on September 28.

Ruby Waxler McArthur Sheltering Arms Hospital

Gehres Wins Sales Trip After Regional Contest

I. D. Gehres of Athens returned from a week in Chicago as a guest of Swift & Company. The trip was a reward for his high sales record in the year and for winning among hundreds of Swift route salesmen across the United States and Canada. The company entertained 5 percent prize winners from two percent states and four Canadian provinces at its Chicago offices.

I. D. Gehres Athens Chicago Swift & Company Swift United States Canada States

Uncle Budd Robison At Tabernacle Tonight

The Rev. Uncle Budd Robison of Pasadena California will speak at the Nazarene Tabernacle at West State and Walker Street tonight sharing experiences from his 82 years. The Old Time Religion Singers will provide music for the meeting announced by Pastor J G Towriss.

Budd Robison Pasadena Calif The Nazarene Tabernacle West State Walker Street J. G. Towriss Tabernacle

Doan's Pills Backache Relief Promoted for Kidney Trouble

Sufferers are told backache stems from tired kidneys. The ad claims kidneys must pass about 3 pints daily to flush waste, linking symptoms like leg pain, swelling, and night trips to the toilet to kidney sluggishness. Doan's Pills are promoted as a longtime remedy.

Doan

Mary Ferriter Funeral Friday at St. Pauls

Funeral services for Miss Mary Gertrude Ferriter will be held at St. Pauls Catholic Church Friday at 9 a.m. Friends may call at the Dowler and Ferguson Funeral Home at any time prior to the service.

Mary Gertrude Ferriter St. Paul's Catholic Church Dowler and Ferguson Funeral Home

HI Y Club Elects New Officers at Athens High

The HI Y Club of Athens High School named officers for the coming year at a Tuesday meeting. Richard Eddy was chosen president, Robert Coe vice president, Stephen Fuller secretary, and John Lockard treasurer. Plans to initiate 25 new members on October 22 were discussed with Mr. C. D. Samford in charge.

Athens High School Richard Eddy Robert Coe Stephen Fuller John Lockard C. D. Samford

Rufus Putnam Third Graders Roast Eggs and Bacon

The third graders at Rufus Putnam Training School will build a large bonfire Friday afternoon to roast eggs and bacon in the coals. The activity is supervised by Miss Adelaide Johnson.

Rufus Putnam Training School Adelaide Johnson

4 H Halloween Party Date Moved to November 1

Athens County 4 H Clubs announce the Halloween party will be held Friday November 1 instead of October 18 to avoid clashes with fall festivals by Athens and Amesville school groups. Further arrangements will be decided at the next committee meeting.

Athens County Athens Amesville

Musical Festival at Army Hall Saturday

The Salvation Army Building hosts a 7:30 p m festival featuring the Cincinnati Ensemble. Adjutant W W Hinshaw announced the program including March by Silchester cornet Deliverance vocal solo Deliverance medleys and a quartet with Abram Harvey ONeill and Ditmer The public is invited.

Salvation Army Cincinnati W. W. Hinshaw Silchester Deliverance J. Abram Adjt F. O'Neill B. Ditmer G. Harvey Fr. O'Neil

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