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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1936
Page
15
Dr. William E. Lingelbach of the University of Pennsylvania delivered his final lecture on Democracy and Foreign Affairs at Alumni Memorial Auditorium. He warned that secret diplomacy undermines democracy and urged openness to protect the public and other nations.
Athens High School Music Director Floyd Prince teaches a nonpartisan band to spell and form letters D and R for political rallies. The band performs at the Democratic rally from 11 to 12 and 12 to 1 30. They will attend the Republican rally in Glouster Saturday to revise their letter R and refine parts of the performance.
Chester Woodrum 21 of Nelsonville a truck driver and Margaret Henderson 16 of Chauncey are listed as offspring of their respective parents in a local notice. The brief entry records ages and family ties without further details.
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as relief for chest colds and stubborn coughs. It lists ingredients like creosote and pine extract, claims soothing membranes and expelling phlegm, and guarantees satisfaction with a money back offer via the druggist.
Robert C. Hess calls a meeting at City Council chambers on Oct 21 to nominate and elect a new Athens Community Chest Council. All former Chest contributors may vote to form a united drive with signatories including the Salvation Army, Red Cross, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Hospital Fund, and University YWCA. The reorganized Chest will coordinate budgets, funds, and disbursements for the coming year.
Mrs. Luella Kuhn of The Plains was bound over to the grand jury on a breaking and entering and larceny charge after appearing before Magistrate Pearl Miller. Bond was set at $300. She was arrested by the Franklin County Sheriff and moved to Athens County Jail by Sheriff Charles Stratton following a warrant affidavit sworn by John W. Kuhn.
Judge O F Rowland took under advisement the divorce action of Ira Knight against Gilbert Knight after hearing evidence Wednesday in Athens County Common Pleas Court.
Six nonagenarian Civil War veterans from Ohio Volunteer Infantry attended the annual banquet at Odd Fellows Hall hosted by the Daughters of Union Veterans and Women’s Relief Corps. Guests included Hiram Tinkham and W D Christman, with sermons, songs, and a talk by State Representative H T Phillips. Officers were elected: Christman president Stratton vice president and Mrs Mary I Roberts secretary.
Dr Roy A Burkhart a Columbus consultant psychologist will address the Gasco Food Institute in Athens at Schine's Theater on Oct 21 22 23. He will discuss family problems and their effect on harmony and improvement of family relations and has lectured nationwide on personality development and adjustment.
An advertisement proclaims END O CORN removes corns instantly with no pain or fuss. Athens Pharmacy offers END O-CORN for fifty cents, with a note about its value and a prompt buy option.
Mrs. James J. Terrell born Cadiz 1857 died at her home The Plains Thursday at 1 30 am. She leaves husband nine grandchildren and twelve other relatives including children Edward David and James Terrell and Clara North. Funeral Saturday 9 am at St Pauls Athens. Burial Mt Calvary New Straitsville.
Miss Edith Cuthbert state supervisor of the deaf in public schools visited the Hard of Hearing Class at East Side School today. The class serves Athens with pupils from Gallipolis Belpre and surrounding towns. Nine children ages six to twelve receive lip reading and other methods using residual hearing.
The thermometer reached 80 in Athens yesterday, the peak since early last week. Overnight temperatures fell to 50, with noon readings around 73 degrees.
Dr. Lewis A. Ondis spoke to K. T. Croasen Post 21 of the American Legion at 8 Court St. last night about the Spanish Revolution and his Spain experiences. Officers for the year were nominated and elected. the post joined the Athens County Natural Resources Council and created a Sons of the Legion sponsor. Officers include Commander John DeMolet and J Dowler among others. installation planned at the next meeting.
Two men pled guilty to traffic violations in Magistrate T. R. Bennett's court. Edward Bishop of Lancaster was fined $10 and costs for driving a truck on Route 13 in Athens County without front or rear lights. Carroll Ewing of Chauncey was fined $5 and costs for driving a motor vehicle on a state highway without a tall light.
Athena High School and Nelsonville bands lead a parade of 13 home room floats and 12 other floats down Court to the football field. Athens football team aims for a triumphant tribute to the visiting Nelsonville squad after a Friday pep meeting at the high school. Chalk is described as largely animal skeletons.
Simple method to restore stomach juices and red blood cells with S S S Tonic. Take before meals to feel healthier and look better. Time tried and scientifically sound, available at drug stores.
Funeral services for Miss Emma McVay who died Wednesday at her home will be held at the residence of Dr and Mrs C L Jones 8 University Terrace at 10 oclock Friday morning Burial will follow in the Hebbardsville cemetery Friends may call at the Jones home this evening
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