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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1937
Page
5
Informal campaign rally in Athens reveals new tactics as church services switch to Sunday evening at 7 30 p m at the Airline Church of Christ announced by Rev Miles FE Hoon pastor Bible School remains at 9 30 a m with changes noted for the weekend schedule.
A Berry Hotel rally of GOP leaders and candidates projected a 1,500 vote win in Athens City elections with a promise of a clean campaign. Mayor nominee C. C. Cornell urged steady effort, while John W. Bolin and others stressed experience, unity, and voter participation ahead of November 2.
The automobile belonging to R. W. Finsterwald, stolen last Friday afternoon from an Ath ens service station, was recovered last night in Belpre by the state highway patrol. It had been abandoned and apparently not damaged.
Rev. Robert Rine plans to resume revival at the Baker Mission on Sunday night. A street meeting is slated for Albany this Saturday at 7 30 p m with a service at the Albany Mission at 8 p m.
The first killing frost of the year struck Athens last night as temperatures fell to 24 degrees, the season’s lowest mark. Yesterday’s high reached 50 degrees and at noon today the reading stood at 45 degrees.
The Athens state liquor store will close at 5 PM today and Saturday evenings this week due to orders from state officials. Manager Vic Pierce said the decision follows Ohio University Homecoming activities and was issued late Thursday.
One man was slightly hurt and three escaped injury in a two car crash a half mile south of the Athens County Infimary on Route 31 shortly before 7 this morning. Joe Noland, backing from his driveway, struck a southbound car driven by Paul Daugherty of Millfield, upsetting Daugherty’s car. Daugherty and two passengers were unhurt.
The Rev J N Bice announces Sunday services for the Canaanville Guysville and Stewart M F Churches. At Canaanville preaching begins 9 30 am with Sunday School at 10 30 am Preaching at Canaanville at 10 45 am Sunday School at 9 30 am Guysville services start 7 30 pm with Epworth League at 8 30 pm and Guysville Sunday School at 9 30 am.
L Colmer of Athens displayed 20 ears of multicolored corn in The Messenger office. The ears vary in color from black and white to blue and white and red, with markings likened to a Turkish rug. The Indian-origin seed was imported from Mexico two years ago by an Ohio University student.
James Ogle, 66, died suddenly Friday at his home in Canaanville from a heart attack. He is survived by wife and four children Flossie Kreiger of Detroit Mary Sisson of Millfield James Ogle of Toledo and Charles Ogle of Detroit. Funeral at his home Sunday at two with burial in W State St Cemetery. Friends may call Saturday morning until the funeral.
Mr and Mrs James A Vincent of Athens County plan permanent residence in Orlando Florida after selling Canaan Township land They will drive to 2909 North Orange Avenue occupying an eleven room house They have been Florida residents for six years while retaining Athens property
Fred Shafer CCC agent in Athens County announced a call for 15 more boys to enroll this month. Enrollees should apply at his office 16 Mill Street. Ninety two youths from the county have already joined this month.
Mayor Len R. McCune lauds Ohio University students as the most orderly in four years. He cites municipal court records showing disciplined behavior during his four years in office despite record enrollment.
Bernard Tabler was found guilty of contributing to the delinquency of a minor by Judge Louis Tyroler in Athens County Juvenile Court. Sentencing was delayed on motions by the defendant's counsel.
Athens hosts a lively Home-Coming with alumni back for the weekend as hotels run full and townsfolk join the Kiwanis Dance at Hotel Berry. The giant float parade and house-decorations judging mark Saturday morning, with judges named by the Men's Union.
Athens officials urge residents to keep cars home this Saturday to ease downtown congestion as fraternities and sororities parade floats along Court Street. The event runs 9 30 formation at Park Place and University Terrace, starts 10 00, with banners lining Court to President Street and South Bridge. Ohio U and Miami colors will appear. WPA women made banners. prizes include silver cups for best floats and a trophy for best house decoration. Winners announced at halftime of the Ohio U Miami game. A Torch Reunion Banquet follows at noon at the Hotel Berry, starting 11 30 with over 50 former Torch members and speakers Prof. Ralph F Beckert.
Friday night dance hosted by Kiwanis Club at Hotel Berry from 9 to 1. Saturday parade of fraternity and sorority floats along Court Street starting at 10. Torch reunion banquet at Hotel Berry at noon. Football game Ohio U against Miami at 2 p.m. Richard Crooks concert at Memorial Auditorium 7:30 p.m. WAA Carnival in the Men's Gymnasium in the afternoon.
The Ohio University homecoming program features the annual Torch 20 years strong with talks by Prof C N Mackinnon and others. The Ohio U Miami game headlines the afternoon, with winners announced at halftime and demonstrations by the hand. Evening activities include fraternity sorority open houses the WAA carnival and a Community Concert with tenor Richard Crooks at Memorial Auditorium. The Crooks concert starts 730 pm. Admission for students with ID and guests at the door. The WAA carnival begins 8 pm in the Men’s Gym with murals booths, Wells Ross orchestra and dancing till midnight. Desks warn no seating during Crooks performance and crowds should arrive on time.
A civil service examination for an aircraft engine mechanic was announced. The closing date for applications is October 30. Full details are available from J. L. C. Kelley, secretary of the local Civil Service Board at the Athens Post Office.
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