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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1935
Page
2
Approximately 1,000 new students were welcomed at Ohio University’s Freshman Convocation in Memorial Auditorium. President Herman G. James urged a collaborative start, joking about honorary dues, and outlined registration and Freshman Week events.
Nervous freshmen arriving at Athens Ohio University asked to call home from a fire department block phone. Fire chief Harry Dalton said dozens used the department line to report safe arrival and he handled many calls, noting the long distance numbers and frequent slips in dialing.
Charles Nelson was elected president of The Plains High School student body in a vote held last week. Officers include seventh to eleventh grade presidents and respective vice presidents secretaries treasurers and reporters. Plans feature a new art class mural project and a beginners instrumental music program for junior high students.
The Ohio University Extension Division announces two classes in Nelsonville this week. At 7:80 Tuesday night Dr. W. F. Copeland of the Department of Agriculture will lead Rural Economics at Nelsonville High School. On Wednesday night Dr E C Class, associate professor of education, will teach Educational Measurements in the same high school building.
Coeds at Lindley Boyd and Howard Halls will be served on new dishes in the coming year Eleven barrels of table ware were unpacked and stored in dormitory pantries by university employees Saturday, signaling a major refresh of dining facilities.
A massive Sunday crowd at the Athens County Fairgrounds for the National Brands Independent Merchants’ Picnic featured nine hours of contests, bands, vaudeville, and a keynote address by Dr. Jacob Tarshiah. The event, highlighted by a $706 prize won by Jamen Rossetter of Albany, drew observers who estimated attendance well over 25,000 as activities ranged from aviation stunts to old-time fiddling and speeches on democracy and religious tolerance.
Forty five elderly pensioners in Athens County received their delayed August checks on Saturday. The checks were due August 26 but delayed by a state ruling over late reapplications and by temporary funds shortage. Thirty three have reapplied for September and eighty one will apply in October. There are 1,162 elderly receiving pensions, averaging $12 a month.
Attendance and interest at the Salvation Army tent meetings on Carpenters Street are rising as services continue through next Sunday. Adjt. W. W. Hinshaw reported full seats and many standing room only while Envoy T. J. Keegan of Parkersburg preaches on the Second Coming of Christ. Special programs are scheduled for the coming week with Keegan preaching each night.
The Athens County Izaak Walton League will hold a corn roast and special meeting Wednesday night at the Walton League cabin. All members are asked to be present with two speakers from the Southern and Eastern Fish and Game Association, Lancaster, discussing conservation. The program committee will meet at the City Building on Monday.
Athens County Pomona Grange opened a daylong meeting at York Grange Hall Oak Grove with a resolution to promote the Drive With Safety slogan Pomona Master John T Hope led the session Canaonville and Athens Granges shared the program and York Grange Kellogg The Martin Senour Kerr Glass Loowe Wiles companys provided refreshments
Nelsonville Eagles defeated Carbondale 15 to 2 at Hagle Park behind ace lefty Frosty Johnson. Ester Crabtree added a trio of hits and four runs batted in after joining from Rochester Red Wings, while Red Graham collected four hits and five RBIs. Cries of injuries and defensive miscues marred the game as Carbondale pitchers struggled to contain Nelsonville's late surge. The section closes with a note on a Eastern Stars meeting in Nelsonville.
Adele Garrisons ongoing tale follows Madge as Roderick strikes Junior and a boy on the run triggers terror. Williams restrains Roderick while Madge consoles the children and directs actions to safeguard Scottie and the baby as tension builds toward the next installment.
Nelsonville times report shows Mrs. Hawk's mother killed in an automobile accident near Buckeye Lake. Mrs. Hawk and family were summoned by the tragedy. stepfather suffered minor injuries. Details of the crash were not learned. Also, Queen Heth ers plan a meeting at 7 PM Wednesday at Mrs. Alva Patton's Poplar Street home.
The W B A Juniors met at Helen Odenthal’s home and elected Louise Duskey president Bernadine Whyte secretary Vergene Midkiff secretary. Members enjoyed games and lunch was served. The Woman's Benefit Association will meet at Red Men's Hall Tuesday at 7:30. September birthdays will be honored at a birthday dinner.
The Plains Old Timers beat Doctor Walker's Old Timers 4 to 3 in ten innings at The Plains on Saturday. Battery: Veterans Jonas and Bruce. Plains Harrison and Slater. It was a pitchers battle with key hitters failing in the pinch. This was the fifth meeting. Veterans lead 3 to 2. A rematch is planned. Tuesday at 5 PM New Straiteville plays the Old Timers at Buchte.
John V. Wood spent the end of the week in Columbus as the guest of her son Harris and his family. Ohio University welcomed freshmen and seniors including Jean Freer Virginia Brooks Susan Wilson Barbara Steenrod Betty Howe Mary Lu Hudson Margery Vorkes with trips to Athens. Families including Loveth Rhoades W W Knight Ira Ink and Loveth Zeisler visited Columbus and Shawnee.
James Snowden, 6, of Buchtel, is ill with scarlet fever. The case was reported to the Athens County health office on Monday.
NELS ONVILLE report: Tommy Galvin and the Greyhounds suffered a tough defeat last Friday. Coach George Abrahamsen says the team will regroup for the next game against the Port Yellow Jackets, champions in the Sout League, with key players listed as out or limited for the setback.
Fragmentary report notes a Sunday morning car fire near the Riley residence in Columbus. A resident’s vehicle suffered damage and responders were dispatched. Nearby residents and local officials are named in the scattered text with mentions of a lodge gathering and a teacher association meeting.
A four year old boy, son of Ash Stufflebean, was struck near his Nelsonville home late in the day as he walked with others along the road. Police Chief George investigated. the boy was taken to Cherrington Hospital.
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