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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1936

Page

5

Grand Jury to Convene as 75 Athens County Residents Drawn

Jury commissioner E R Walker and officials selected 75 Athens County residents for service in October court. Fifteen will form the grand jury meeting Monday October 5, with others assigned to three petit juries reporting October 12 and a third venire to be named later. Names span Athens Coolville Nelsonville Guysville Albany Shade Hungerford.

Oct. Ltd Walker Athens County E. R. Walker O. F. Rowland Charles Stratton Ruth Burdette Ralph Chase Coolville Harvey Persons Guysville Fred Fiske Nelsonville C. H. Wyatt Athens Frank Davis Grace Potter Phillip Ong Anna Snow Ellsworth Keller Dawson Meeks Shade D. C Dailey John West Albany Louis Weatherby H. K. Pierce Charles A. Stover J. Louis Winner Stewart G. W. Dean Grover C. Sutton Hubert Mender Roy Snackenberg Kate Wood Hadden Dye Torch J. M. Bridgewater A. E. Whaley James Dickson O. C. Glidden P. B. Sidders R. H. White Gertrude Pride Glouster George Lent Amesville Ed Parker Hockingport W. H. Radford John Clark Hollister George Darnell Tom Mathewson Flora Williams Emmett Saulers Ann North Elmer Doolittle Carbondale Annie Thompson Francis Frebault Petit Jurors Walter Green Frank Parker Edna Shough E. H. Wilson Eugene Pierce Claude Crammer Emma Wilson Alva Ver

Imprinted edge coin ties to 106 year old half dollar

Leonard Ogg of Broadwell treasures a 106 year old half dollar with an edge imprint "fifty cents or half a dollar" inherited from his father Aaron Ogg. His collection includes a 1864 two cent piece a 1867 three cent silver and an 1853 penny.

Leonard Ogg Broadwell Aaron Ogg Ogg

Vendol Miracle Cure Promoted By Athens Pharmacy Ad

Dizzy spells and headaches described by Mrs Edward Mingus improve with Vendol according to a testimonial. The Vendol Man at The Athens Pharmacy invites readers to consult and try the medicine, claiming relief from dizziness stomach trouble and nervous tension. Local druggists are said to carry Vendol.

Edward E. Mingus Chauncey Athens Ady

Gangway Speeders in WPA Nursery at East Side School

Mary Herron chronicles a day in the WPA nursery room on the East Side, detailing the bicycle brigade on red tricycles, staff changes from Miss Higgins to Mrs Dinsmoor and student teacher Bernice Stewart, daily meals, naps, play corners, and safety assurances as children aged two to four enjoy structured activities under trained teachers.

WPA East Side School Ruth Dinsmoor Beulah Higgins Miss Higgins Stewart Bernice Stewart Dinsmoor West Side William Green

Athens County Women Plan To Attend Ohio Republican Rally

Ohio women from Athens County plan to attend a Columbus rally on September 24 with speakers including gubernatorial candidate John W. Bricker and ex treasury chief Ogden L. Mills. The program begins at 10 30 a m in the Deshler Wallick Hotel ballroom with talks on analysis of the New Deal and campaign organization. A 6 30 p m dinner at the Neil House features Mills as principal speaker.

Athens County Columbus John W. Bricker Ogden L. Mills Secretary of the Treasury Deshler- Wallick Ohio Ed. D. Schorr Republican State Committee Roosevelt Russia Margaret Baker Springfield Wilma Sinclair LeVan

4-H Club Advisers Review Work in Athens County

Advisers of 4-H clubs in Athens County will meet at the Athens Grange Hall tonight to review the summer program. Led by Ross Wright and Palmer Jones from the County Extension Service, they will correct errors and plan more work for next season after a successful year that sent three delegates and a demonstration team to the Ohio 4-H Congress in Columbus last week.

Athens County Athens Grange Hall Ross Wright Palmer Jones County Extension Service Columbus

Frost resident held for assault charge

Elijah Cole of Frost is held on a $100 bond for assault and battery in Justice of the Peace T. R. Bennett's court. Laura Lambeshauer, his housekeeper, was assaulted. Constable R. S. Henderson of Troy Township made the arrest Saturday night.

Elijah Cole Frost Justice of the Peace T. R. Bennett Laura Lambeshauer Henderson Troy Township

Marshall Arrested for Disturbing Peace While Intoxicated

Sandusky man P. C. Marshall was arrested by Patrolman Carman Church on Saturday for disturbing the peace while intoxicated. He forfeited $14 after failing to appear in Mayor Len McCune's court today.

P. C. Marshall Sandusky Carman Church Len McCune

Prophet Gilbert Courtney Fuels Rural Ohio Ministries

Gilbert Courtney of Chauncey Ohio, a longtime railroad telegrapher and ordained minister, has led churches across Athens County for 15 years at Trimble 14 years at Greens Run 12 years at Taylors Ridge and four years at Chauncey. He has overseen 700 additions 7 funerals 150 weddings and 2 500 sermons while maintaining a night railroad shift and earning an AB degree in 1923. He is portrayed as a steadfast rural church leader.

Gilbert Courtney Chauncey, C Athens County Courtney Chespeake and Ohio Railroad Orbiston Trimble Greens Run Taylor's Ridge Chauncey

Gilbert, the Arbitrator: Longtime Athens County minister honored

An Athens County minister known as Gilbert the Arbitrator is lauded for harmony in a era of school consolidations and strikes. He serves four churches while telegraphing operator duties, preaches weekly, and teaches adult classes. Community leaders praise his unselfish leadership and trust across churches.

the Red Cross Ohio Commission On Education A. Y. Wilcox Gilbert Mr. Courtney High School Chauncey Christ Disciples of Christ Athens County

Civil Service Exams Open Inquiries At Athens Post Office

The U S Civil Service Commission announces open competitive examinations for Junior veterinarian at 2000 yearly, Associate extension home economist 3200, Research associate in international relations 3200, and Adjudicator 2300. Applications require carrier experience or employer representation. full details from J L C Kelley at the Athens Post Office.

United States Civil Service Commission Bureau of Animal Industry Department of Agriculture Department of State Railroad Retirement Board J. L. C. Kelley U. S. Civil Service Board of Examiners Athens

Drunk Driver Is Fined $100

Charles Tinkham of The Plains was fined $100 and costs and his driving license suspended for six months after being found guilty by Mayor Len McCune on a charge of driving while under the influence. A state patrolman arrested him following a two mile chase on The Plains Road. Hiram Tinkham, his father, posted a $1,200 bond to assure payment of the fine. The defendant waived his right to a jury trial.

Charles Tinkham The Plains Len McCune Tinkham Hiram Tinkham

Republican Women Meet In Athens County Tuesday Night

Mrs. Anna K. Price chairs a meeting of the Republican women committee with precinct judges and clerks at the Cline Building headquarters Tuesday at 7 p.m. Bricker will not appear in Nelsonville tomorrow as planned. Emancipation Day will proceed there. Bricker to speak in Nelsonville at a later date.

Dailey Republican Women’s Organization Athens County Athens Republican Cline Building John W. Bricker Nelsonville Bricker American Legion Cleveland

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