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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1935
Page
11
A chaotic gym scene features Californian Joe Louis lookalike and rivals sparring in a tense bout. The daily report notes heavyweights trading power shots, trainer nerves, and a camp routine with conditioning and pad work as weigh-ins loom and plans for a crucial matchup take shape.
Max Baer drives his right fist into a sand bag as he trains for the anticipated September boxing match with Joe Louis. The scene captures Baer’s focused conditioning ahead of the bout while Joe Louis remains his rival in September.
Logan High lists Dollings of Columbus to umpire the Bremen contest Friday afternoon. Russ Finsterwald and Jenkins are assigned as the other umpires. Ivan Davis of Columbus will referee, Tommy Morgana will umpire, and A H Rhoades of Athens serves as headlinesman for the Bremen game Friday evening.
Chicago reports coach Harry Kipke predicting a surprising 1935 Michigan squad after a 1934 season with no Big Ten conference wins. He cites expected speed and improved blocking, while other Big Ten teams like Ohio State and Minnesota showcase strong scrimmages and standout plays from Uram, Dailey, Kelso, and Purdue drills. Northwestern also conducts first scrimmage with Cruke Heap Geyer and Duvall leading.
The term whisky comes from two Gaelic words translating to the water of life, reflecting the drink’s ancient reverence and legend. Experts note the phrase embodies the spirit’s mystique and long history in Scottish and Irish culture.
Investigator Leo E. Carter reports a second wave of deaths among old age pensioners in Gallia County during late August to early September, with up to 10 deaths in one week due to heat. Last spring saw a pneumonia-linked surge. No new claims can be accepted. October and November reapplications are being processed. 834 claims are on file, 75 undispensed. An applicant threatened to sue pension officials. investigation found she was the wife of a well-to-do farmer.
W. C. Fillinger testified at the hearing that residents near Shady Grove School petitioned the Springfield Rural District board to reopen the school. He said the building is in good condition aside from some broken window panes and no decision was announced by Judge W. R. White.
Frank Bandy aged 62 of Greenfield Township died at his Trace Creek home. Funeral services were held at Cross Roads on Wednesday. His second wife, the former Mrs Albert Mossbarger, survives.
The Ray Claar versus Mary E. Tabit case was continued to 10 AM September 27. Tabit had been ordered to pay the $500 heart balm awarded by the jury for alienating Claar from his former wife, Margaret Tabit, the defendant's daughter.
Forest Myers was arrested by Game Protector Charlies Phillips and fined 25 dollars plus costs in Justice Fred Millisor court for killing a squirrel out of season.
Mrs Louisa Russell, 82, died at her Evergreen home Tuesday after a long confinement with a broken hip since January. Survived by two brothers Tom White, 92, of Eno and Charles White of Campaign. Funeral services were held at Prospect today with burial in the church cemetery.
Vinton schools enter their third week with a 365 student system and a full staff led by Superintendent W. W. Welker. A football team forms to meet Rio Grande on Friday. Local marriages include George Shively and Christine Bowyer in West Virginia, and Lester Metcalf with Myrtle Franklin at Pt. Pleasant. Weekend visits feature Rev H A Lewis, Wendell Evans and Mrs Richards, Joe Neal and family, and Asa Steirs in Franklin.
GALLIA COUNTY Grand Jury meets again with no murder cases on the docket. Assault charges and weapons counts appear, including shooting with intent to kill against Ann Childers and assault with intent to wound against Irene Whites. Other cases include Doris Clench for contributing to delinquency of a minor, plus various theft, liquor, and breaking and entering charges.
Clint A. Davis, convicted of forgery last December and sentenced to one to 20 years at the Ohio Penitentiary, will have a parole hearing before the Board of Parole on November 1, 1935, to consider release on parole.
Stacy L. Davis son Cadmus hospitalized at Holzer with serious injuries after a limestone quarry truck overturned on Jack Borden's Walnut Township farm. Davis was employed by Will Bartels contractor and sustained skull fracture multiple broken ribs and other injuries.
The writer of a fraudulent check withdrew a not guilty plea and pleaded guilty on Wednesday, receiving five years of probation from Judge W. R. White. Saunders faced charges after passing the check to Hobart Dillon. William Johnson admitted assault and battery, receiving 60 days in county jail for striking Mrs. Pearl Devault and breaking her arm at the Verne Sands house on Front Street. Charles Williams also pleaded guilty to assault and battery and got 60 days in jail for striking Hagel Dunsmore.
Four principal eastern railroads told the Interstate Commerce Commission today that a proposed passenger fare reduction would cost about 27 million in lost annual revenues.
Fred Pope was treated at Holger Hospital for a fractured leg on Wednesday before returning home.
Mr and Mrs Boyd Davis of Columbus visited relatives in the county this week. He is the son of the late Prof J M Davis, former Rio Grande College instructor. Another son Merrill will teach at Ohio University in Athens this winter.
Charlies Cox swore out a warrant for Bran ley Cox after alleging his son attacked him and another son, John Cox, at their home near the depot. The matter was presented in Municipal Court before Judge A. J. Stormont on Wednesday evening.
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