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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1937

Page

5

Glouster Boys and Logan Trio Victims in Local Accidents

Multiple weekend crashes in the Athens vicinity injured two Glouster boys and three Logans, with six others lightly hurt. Eight cars wrecked. investigations by the State Highway Patrol noted. Route 31 and Route 216 incidents involved several residents from Circleville and Logan, with arrests pending for reckless driving.

Glouster Logan Athens State Highway Patrol Trrbile Mlavatana Nntsdawa Melalio Alex Doci, Jr Jack Jewel Circleville Sugar Creek Lincoln J. Maer Mary Louise Bowen Ohio University Richard Crooks Bowen Rev R. C. Babylon Miss Mary Babylon

Man and Wife Praise Vendol in Athens Report

Mr and Mrs Harry Aldrige of Sharpsburg Ohio share their relief from constipation indigestion bloating heartburn dizziness nervousness and sleeplessness after using Vendol. The Vendol Man at Athens Pharmacy and Hickmans Pharmacy Nelsonville promote the remedy as a modern herbal formula with alkali components.

Athens Harry Aldrige Sharpsburg Ohio Aldrige Athens Pharmacy Nelsonville Hickman Ady

The Mysterious Mr Mason Comes to Athens Church Show

Collins Management Services presents a three act comedy The Mysterious Mr Mason at Athens High School Auditorium Tuesday night Oct 19 at 8. The play centers on Ken Carson Sally and a stock promoter with Mrs Abigail Brown aiding as Mr Mason sparks the mystery and suspense throughout the plot.

Collins Offerings Mr. Mason Ken Sally Carson New York Sally Marcus Horne Abigail Brown Oklahoma Mrs. Brown Carson

Funeral for Mrs Annie Reed Held Near Frost

Funeral services for Mrs Annie B Warren Reed age 72 who died in Fort Lauderdale Florida will be at Troy Baptist Church near Frost Tuesday at 10 30 in the morning Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery Mrs Reed daughter of the late William and Julia Warren was born and reared near Frost and had lived in Florida with her two daughters

Coolville Annie B. Warren Reed Fort Lauderdale Fla Troy’ Baptist Church

Residence of Youngs Destroyed by Flames

Fire started on the roof of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Young home on the New Marshfield Road four miles from Athens Sunday afternoon. A spark from the chimney ignited shingles and the house burned to the ground with Mrs. Young and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dennis inside. some contents were saved and the home was partly insured.

E. H. Young New Marshfield Road Athens

Former O. U. Student Heads March of Time

Albert E E Sindlinger former Ohio University student named director of promotion and advertising for The March of Time motion pictures and managing director of The March of Time's Photo Reporter monthly picture newspaper used by over 400000 students in 3200 U. S. schools. He attended OU from 1925 to 1928 and has held motion picture roles and theater management in multiple cities. A rasp like organ for oyster shells appears as a sea whelk feature.

Albert EE. Sindlinger Ohio University March of Time Motion Pictures March of Time U. S Sindlinger Redpath Chautauqua Midwest Philadelphia Pittsburgh Reading Akron Cleveland Kokomo Ind Appleton, Wis

Skywriting Over Athens Shows Rapid Aviation Growth

The Athens aviation scene has expanded from one airplane and two pilots to six planes and 46 licensed flyers in two years. In 1937 Athens hosted 97 aerial visits, bringing about 200 visitors and supporting local eateries, hotels, and 24 hour airport service. Plans include doubling the airfield, tripling hangar capacity, and expanding aviation programs as student pilots prepare for licenses.

AL Knouff Athens New York California Michigan Louisiana Jim Pilcher Doc Lawrence Aeronca Springfield Zanesville

Specialized farming captivates West Side pupils in grade project

West Side School fifth graders build a New England farm on a classroom table under Miss Barbara Olson. Paul Hartman and Paul Larch construct a miniature barn with paper silo tops and real corn leaf stock. Other grades join in health, foods charts, and an Indian history project with stones repurposed as a grinding mill.

West Side School Paul Hartman Paul Larch New England Barbara Olson Margaret McCutcheon Mabelle Durst Pearl Green Clark Biggens Dick Chandler

Man Found Guilty Of Parenthood Charge

George Blackstone of Nelsonville was found guilty by an Athens County Common Pleas Court jury of illegal parenthood. Marguerite Tolliver, 21, testified the child was conceived in June 1936. Blackstone remained jailed in the Athens County Jail awaiting bond to cover over $130 in court costs.

George Blackstone Nelsonville Marguerite Tolliver Athens County Common Pleas Court Miss Tolliver Blackstone Athens County

Damages Sought in Auto Collision Case in Chauncey

Karl W. Gardner of Chauncey files in Athens County Common Pleas Court for 300 damages from Isaac P. Tucker and John Carmichael. Gardner says his car driven by his son Glenn was struck January 6 1936 in Chauncey by a Tucker machine, operated by Carmichael, due to alleged negligent driving by Carmichael's employee.

Athens County Common Pleas Court Karl W. Gardner Chauncey Gardner Glenn Isaac P. Tucker John Carmichael

Doctors Sanders Buckley Attend Zanesville Medical Meeting

Dr. C N Sanders and Dr. B B Buckley traveled to Zanesville last Thursday for a medical meeting with local physicians and colleagues in attendance.

Chauncey C. N. Sanders B. B. Buckley Zanesville

Q-623 and Q-Tabs Claim Fast Relief at Athens Drug

An advertisement promotes Q-623 guaranteed relief for rheumatic conditions and Q-Tabs as a stimulant diuretic. It claims the prescription has helped thousands and offers a money back guarantee. The notice lists Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store at 9 W Union St, Athens Ohio.

Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store Union St Athens, Ohio

NYA Groups Study Township and County Government

NYA in Athens County reports active study groups. Ruth Leiber chairs the Chauncey group with Warren Chubb as secretary. The topic this week covers Township and City Government including voting processes. Stewart and Carbondale NYA classes elect officers and plan lessons on economic conditions and county government costs.

NYA Athens County E. S. Haller Athens Ruth Leiber Chauncey Warren Chubb Board of Elections Stewart Ernest Curtis Elmo Barnhart Carbondale Dale Ulrich Reba Tom

4-H Group Set to Hear OSU Youth Conference Report

The Senior 4-H Club will meet Wednesday October 20 at the Athens Grange Hall. Helen Sheridan will report on the rural youth conference at Ohio State University where she attended as a delegate. An open forum follows before folk games. The club will travel to Coolville October 21 to perform folk games there.

Athens Grange Hall Helen Sheridan Ohio State University Troy Grange Coolville

Chesser Couple Vacation in Albany and New York

Mr. and Mrs. La Verne Chesser traveled from Irvington New Jersey and New York City to Albany to visit relatives. They plan to stay with the Stewart and Chesser families before returning to Harrisburg Pennsylvania on October 25.

Albany la Verne Chesser Irvington N. J New York City D. M. Steward H. C. Chesser Mineral Harrisburg

Bring Flags Back Please Return University Victory Decorations

Ohio University students who removed street flags from the Homecoming celebration over Miami are asked to return them today. Association secretary John Bolin says 150 flags valued at over $100 were mounted on street lights and intended for future university events. No questions will be asked if the flags are returned to his office in the Security Bank Building.

Ohio University Miami Merchants’ Association John Bolin Association Bolin Security Bank

Alaska student travels to College of the Ozarks in Arkansas

Aaron Raphael Cook of Klawock Alaska traveled 4000 miles to attend this year's term at the College of the Ozarks in Clarksville Arkansas, according to officials.

Clarksville Ark College of the Ozarks Aaron Raphael Cook Klawock Alaska Arkansas

Relief for Psoriasis Symptoms With Resinol Ointment

Instructions describe how Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap ease itching and irritation from psoriasis. Wash with mild soap, apply ointment to affected areas for several hours daily, and continue use while irritation remains to prevent recurrence.

Judgment Sought Against Mine Worker in County Court

A. B. Johnson sues Poston Consolidated Coal Co in Athens County Common Pleas, appealing from Justice Christman Trimble Township. Plaintiff claims Loren Holmes of Nelsonville owes $38.50 for groceries and blasting powder. garnishment sought, no payment made. Birds put on heavier clothes in winter by growing extra feathers.

Poston Consolidated Coal Co A. B. Johnson Athens County Common Pleas Court of Justice M. E. Christman Trimble Township Loren Holmes Nelsonville

Education leaders invited to Harper Memorial Conference

Over a hundred distinguished educators from major colleges will attend the William Rainey Harper Memorial Educational Conference at Muskingum College October 21-22. President Herman G. James of Ohio University and Dr. William A. Matheny of Ohio University will represent Ohio University and Clark University respectively in the centennial celebration activities.

America William Rainey Harper Chicago University Muskingum College Herman G. James Ohio University William A. Matheny Clark University

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