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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1935
Page
5
The Hocking River reached record levels as floods forced evacuations along Route 13 and surrounding areas. Residents used boats and rafts to move to higher ground while the Red Cross and local relief teams distributed blankets, food, and essential supplies to displaced families.
Gilbert S. Keirns, long-time Athens County rural carrier, moved from Millfield Route 1 to Marysville C. after 17 years in service. Grover C. Patton now carries both Millfield routes. Keirns began at Millfield Post Office in 1917 at age 17, riding horse and buggy on muddy roads. He logged over 160000 miles, using 11 horses and 19 automobiles, and held leadership roles in local and state rural letter carriers associations.
Athens District state patrol announces immediate campaign against overloaded coal trucks. Officers warn that coal piled high above side boards can shed chunks and cause injuries or accidents to passing vehicles.
A jury in Athens County Common Pleas Court ruled in favor of Rebecca Willis in her suit against the Ohio State Industrial Commission for compensation over her husband’s death. The commission filed a motion for a new trial, with arguments heard and briefs to be submitted. the jury decides only eligibility, while the court fixes the amount.
Co. A. Daugherty an Athens auto dealer pleaded not guilty at arraignment before Magistrate T. R. Bennett on neglecting to make and deliver a bill of sale for a car transferred to George Millican. Daugherty held to the grand jury under $100 bond. Arrest by State Patrolman J. A. Bower. Millican had prior fine for missing a bill of sale.
Tonsil removal operations occurred today at Sheltering Arms Hospital in Athens for Bille Ross and Mary Eleanor Figins. Dorothy Mae Stiers and Lena Masterson had theirs removed yesterday. City service crew repaired a water line on Court Street near Bainum's Confectionery. Clinton Thompson and Cliff Thompson were fined five dollars and costs after arraignment for fighting. Hotel workers strike hits Cleveland Statler reducing service to 500 guests.
Ohio University sociology department plans three fold expansion for 1935 to improve graduate placement, advance county Probate Court services, and raise school ranking. New director Dr Irwin V Shannon will oversee year long juvenile delinquency and mothers pension studies in Athens County with accredited agencies and chapters of national welfare groups to boost real world experience for majors.
Southeast Ohio County Government Board members led by auditors Clyde Gibson and W. S. Yaw will meet at Athens County Courthouse Friday at 1 pm to discuss forming a regional program. H. H. Eccles of Scioto County will outline methods and cooperate with state committees. The plan includes university support for probation officers and expanded mothers pension oversight, with possible $10,000 federal aid.
An old newspaper snippet shows tobacco product prices and multi pack deals including Prince Albert Velvet and generic tobaccos with varying costs such as 5¢ and 10–35¢ offers, indicating bulk quantities like 7 for 25¢ or 10 for 35¢.
Roger Connor was chosen commander of the K. T. Crossen Post of the American Legion at a meeting on South Court Street. Officers named include John DeMolet, W. F. Burke, Don Strawn, R. M. Sherman, and others. The post plans to bring a circus to Athens on September 18 to raise funds for child welfare activities.
Lucille Patterson files in Athens County Common Pleas Court for damages of 5000 against A G Cotton after an automobile collision on June 2. She claims a severe scalp laceration with permanent disfigurement and injuries to her right hand face and eyes when Cotton’s car struck the one she rode in as he recklessly turned onto Route 1 from Kimberly Road.
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