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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1935
Page
5
County agriculture eyes a strong harvest and higher livestock prices as autumn yields rise despite flood damage. Experts note milk prices and farm values trend upward, with favorable outlook for winter farming and expansion in land use amid improving markets.
WPA aims to employ many Able-bodied unemployed men in the Athens District over the next two weeks as federal funds of 27 million dollars for Ohio are released for street projects. Ray Noble predicts releases on several projects including West Union Street and various city and Nelsonville paving efforts using brick, brick alleys, and tar bound macadam.
Dana Lee Tom, a 16 year old shooting victim, is much improved at Shelter ing Arms Hospital. Officials say he has shown brighter signs during the last two days, marking a recent improvement in his confinement.
Athens residents were urged by Mayor Len B McCune and Chamber officials to host Southeastern Ohio school association visitors. With up to 1000 out of town cars and crowded hotels, residents should avoid driving and offer spare rooms. The chamber set up info desks at Berry and Athens Hotels the Methodist Church and Memorial Auditorium with Boy Scouts assisting visitors.
The Ath ens County Common Pleas Court docket spans four days with a paternity dispute Rosa Hoffman vs Elizabeth Kavlish and J C Kavlish seeking $116.60 on a note. Mary Dye et al vs Cecil Douglas for 9 am Tuesday. Annie Swartz seeks to set aside her father Joseph Hawk’s will against Kate Chappel et al on Wednesday. Earl M Baughman vs Board of Education of Albany Consolidated School District claims transportation wages for 1930–31 and 1931–32. jury Thursday. Charles Kollar (admin) sues Prudential for $500 plus interest since Oct 19 1933. West Carrollton Parchment Co vs Thomas Littler settled today. Don Ross et al vs Rana Waggoner A J Waggoner Ohio Fuel Gas Co and G D Gorham seeks $1250 on notes and mortgages. oil and gas lease and tax lien details noted.
Attendance at the First Christian Church in Athens totaled 106 families with 57 families fully present and 139 represented by members. Holy Communion followed the Disciples of Christ International Convention in session at Antonio Texas. Rev Reed J Downs led a sermon on hands as keys to heart feelings. Youth Day will be observed as the Church Loyalty month ends next Sunday.
The Church of the Nazarene Tabernacle at Walker and West State Streets will continue revival services for a third week. Rev. J. G. Towress presides with nightly 7:30 p.m. services. Monday features An Auction Sale. Tuesday asks What Is Becoming and Unbecoming to Christians with special music each night. Visitors welcome.
Weather observer Mrs. C. N. France reports Sunday highs near 75 and a low around 72 with .02 inch rainfall last night. Forecast calls for more rain tonight followed by a slight cooling on Tuesday.
Envoy T. J. Keegan from Parkersburg West Virginia drew a full crowd at Salvation Army in Athens for his final service. He and Adjt and Mrs W W Hinshaw plan meetings in The Plains and Carbondale this week with regular Army Hall services on Tuesday Friday and Saturday. New Bible Class members are welcome.
Former Deputy Karl Gardner of Chauncey assists Sheriff Charles Stratton who is ill with a severe cold. Gardner is to conduct the sheriff's sale of real estate at 1 30 this afternoon.
Carlton K. Matson editor of the Toledo News-Bee stayed at the Hotel Berry in Athens on Saturday and left Sunday morning for Marietta to be a guest of former Governor George White.
Ww FH Logan, hospitalized with pneumonia at Sheltering Arms Hospital, is reported improving today. Local medical staff note steady progress and expect continued recovery.
The Rev. Arthur T. Clark preached on An Appreciation of Values at the Presbyterian Church as part of a four sermon series. He urged a Christian sense of values to cultivate courage faith and happiness and to reform a social order where few hold wealth and many lack. The main auditorium overflowed with attendees, forcing some to sit in the Sunday School room.
The Rev. Dr. Wilbur H. Fowler preached on Life-Changing Experiences at First Methodist Episcopal Church. He outlined three steps to re-cast character: begin with self-analysis, set a new goal, and pursue it with unwavering resolve through surrender to Christ.
Athens police seek a truck driver to bill $75 for damage to a light standard at West Union and Depot Streets. The truck backed into the pole Saturday night and fled. Witnesses noted a license number the officers were checking. City Service Department confirms the cost of each standard.
The Albany Community Institute and Fair runs Friday and Saturday featuring music, lectures, horse pulling and corn husking contests, acrobatic stunts, a wool exhibit, and events by Albany FFA and Albany High School. Notables include L A Kauffman, John Grierson, Helen Harbage, and Victor Ries.
Mrs. Mary E. Wildes aged 94 died at her daughter’s home 81 South Oakley Avenue Columbus Saturday night. Funeral services are set for Tuesday 2 PM at The Plains M E Church with burial in Athens West State Street Cemetery. She leaves son William Wildes Athens and daughter Mrs. Margaret Barton Laurelville. She was widow of Samuel Wildes who died about 15 years ago. Born in New Jersey she came to Athens County as a child. sister Mrs. Emma Vore resides near Chauncey. The Wildes home stood near Factory for years.
Mrs Woodrow Tippie of Hocking returned home Sunday after undergoing a major surgical operation at Shelter ing Arms Hospital.
A vintage health ad claims nine-tenths of sickness stems from inactive bowels and promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetable compound to cleanse impurities and restore youthful buoyancy. The ad cites a Ohio physician and notes the tablets are effective without calorie reduction.
State and national officers of the Ohio State Protective Association arrive in Athens for the thirty sixth annual convention to be held at Hotel Berry with a parade, welcome by Mayor McCune and speeches by Attorney General John W. Bricker and Ohio University president Dr Merman G. James. About 100 members expected. several officials to attend as delegates. Monday events include a 3 pm parade on Court Street and an afternoon address by Dr James. Bricker speaks at 8 pm after a banquet.
Sportsmen farmers trappers and conservationists are invited to a State Division of Conservation hearing on November 6 at the new State Office Building in Columbus. The session aims to adjust seasonal rules for taking game fur bearing animals and fish to satisfy various parts of the state amid ongoing fox and coon law debates. The Conservation Council, authorized by the Legislature, will regulate game seasons methods and hours.
The Athens County Pomona Grange meeting originally set for Thursday October 24 is postponed to Monday October 28. It will be held at the Grange Hall at the Fairgrounds at 8 p m.
H A Elkins district manager for Western and Southern Life Insurance Company is promoted to supervisor of the Parkersburg West Virginia and Marietta districts while retaining managing duties in Athena.
Advert says Pasteeth powder keeps teeth firmly set and deodorizes with no gummy taste. For eating and laughing in comfort, sprinkle on plates. available in three sizes at local druggist.
Kurt Brownell a young tenor who was to appear at the Ohio University convocation on November 5 was killed in an automobile accident in Oklahoma Saturday night. He was to sing with Marian Kalayjian in a joint recital and was known for driving fast cars. Mrs. Frederick Steinway of the National Music League called him one of the country’s greatest and brightest prospects. University officials will omit November 5 from the convocation schedule due to the inauguration of President Herman G James on November 15 and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra concert that night.
Herbert Tracey of Glouster pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated before Justice of the Peace William Ellis. He was fined $100 and costs, lost his driving rights for one year, and was arrested near Glouster by State Highway Patrolman J H Gorham after a Saturday night stop.
The article extols liquid laxatives, especially Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin, as the best option for children and adults. It emphasizes measured dosing, gradual reduction, and suitability for homes and hospitals alike.
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