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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1936
Page
5
County commissioners filed the annual budget showing Athens County needs 312,928.22 to operate courts offices Infirmary and Children’s Home and to maintain roads and pay bonds. Of the total 135,607.72 from property taxes and 177,320.50 from other sources.
Mrs. Lena Stevens of McArthur underwent a major operation at Sheltering Arms Hospital this morning. Miss Ida Burke of 738 Franklin Ave and Mrs. Claude Steppe of 30 N. Congress St were admitted for medical treatment. Mrs. Pearl Romine of 12 N. Cemetery St was dismissed after a minor operation.
In Honolulu Queen’s Hospital, famed as the only U.S. hospital founded by a king and queen, directors oppose a maternity ward sign stating No children allowed. The policy clash highlights hospital rules and public expectations for family access.
Cold shower baths have been installed in what are believed to be the most luxurious pig styes in the world at Emu Plains Sydney. The cooling method aims to keep pigs comfortable in heat and reportedly helps them fatten better.
An advertisement touts Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap as quick relief for eczema psoriasis poison ivy and rectal irritation. It claims overnight application reduces scratching eases irritation accelerates healing and deep skin penetration aided by a Resinol Bath. Nurses reportedly use the products and a free sample offer is included from Baltimore Maryland.
Athens National Guardsmen gathered at the Armory for a Tuesday drill and instruction session attended by fifty-two members. Lt Hall emphasized gas facts noting eight percent lethality for gas casualties and outlined mustard gas dangers while reporting a WPA project to reroof the Armory and install a hardwood floor for dancing.
The Salvation Army Advisory Board will convene at a luncheon in the Hotel Berry on Saturday September 29 to hear the year’s report from Adjutant Roland Irwin. Board members listed include Frank Roach John Woolley Charles H Cornell Gordon K Bush and others.
Ernest D. McLain of Athens pleaded not guilty to reckless driving in Justice T. R. Bennett's court and was held to the grand jury in set bond of 100 dollars. C. L. Williams signed the affidavit.
Mr and Mrs Homer Baird announce the birth of a son named David Christopher born September 22. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs H A Baird of Athens and Mr and Mrs F J Voelp. Sardis, America spends about 24 million dollars yearly on perfumes toilet waters and bath salts.
Dr. Lewis A. Ondis of Ohio University describes Madrid during the Spanish civil war, noting daily life under wartime rules, foreign observers, and the contrast with calmer Italy after travel via Valencia and Marseilles. He cites government rebels, the Alcazar, and Mussolini’s Italy as progressive yet taxed.
In Shanghai a Japanese sailor Asamitsu Taminato was shot dead in the international settlement. The killing follows the earlier Hankow incident where a Japanese consular policeman Teijiro Yoshioka was shot, triggering Japanese reinforcements and the landing of 300 troops from two warships. Japan warns of drastic action to safeguard nationals.
Three more patients of the Columbus State Hospital died today from typhoid fever, increasing the epidemic toll to five. The deceased include Mrs. Helena Logsden, 38, of Danville Knox County, who died early this morning, and Harry B. Pierce, 56, of Carey who had been ill since Sept 12, plus Jack Reedy, 54, from Lima State Hospital for the Criminal Insane, ill since Sept 8, who died late tonight.
Honolulu U P reports that money issued by the Hawaiian monarchy before 1900 can be redeemed at face value by the territorial treasurer W C McGonagle, though collectors prize its rarity and historical worth.
Monticello Utah Roy Musselman a San Juan County veteran trapper completes a two month hunt catching two large bears in a notable trapping run for the veteran outdoorsman.
Roy Atkins told a cab driver he had a bad heart and would not live long before stepping from the car and dying. Police reported the death in Minneapolis with no further details available.
The page lists trains from New York Central and Chesapeake and Ohio with daily and Sunday exceptions, many times and numbers. It also notes Athens Municipal Airport air service with through tickets and multiple daily departures from Athens west north and east routes with varied hours.
A promotional booklet from the Educational Division at 51 Fifth Avenue New York Dept 8-1014 offers opinions from famous doctors on whether epilepsy is inherited and if it can be cured. Free copies available while supplies last.
The Athens thermometer reads 87 at noon on the first day of Fall after a scorching summer with 95 in the afternoon. Forecasts promise cooler weather tonight, a drop tomorrow, and a season of football homecoming canning and early Christmas shopping ahead.
Donald J. Hazell aged 30 confessed to killing Ruth Muir 48 a W. C A worker. Superintendent Eugene M. Webster at Patton State Hospital called the confession a delusion. Hazell on parole from the hospital when the slaying occurred. his mother said he was at home the night of the murder. The last line about mushrooms is irrelevant to the case.
Coeds are invited to a YWCA party Friday from 7 30 to 9 pm in Irma Voigt's Dean garden. Moonlight theme decorations, Alpha Xi Delta trio singing, interpretive dancing, and two plays All on a Summer's Day and Letters. Marshmallow roast and refreshments near the outside fireplace.
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