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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1935

Page

5

Forest Service Road and Stream Work Begins Near Athens

The United States Forest Service launches a fall program in Southeastern Ohio with two CCC camps, Camp Morgan and Camp Athens, to build roadside improvements, erosion controls, stream walls, guard planting, and installation of telephone lines. About 16,000 acres in the Ley Purchase Unit are surveyed for appraisal as part of Forest Service plans.

United States Forest Service J. Schaar Hocking Valley Garee CCC Camp Morgan Camp Athens Ken Forest Service Uing Allen McDougal Mount Nebo Ohio Athens U. S Logan Ington Glouster Schaar

Bratton Faces Grand Jury Over Furniture Charge

Mrs. Mabel Carr testified before Justice T. R. Bennett at Hewett's Crossing and described theft of furniture from Mrs. George Powell’s home. Bratton pleaded not guilty to larceny. County officers stated the value of the property.

Tel Bratton Mabel Carr T. R. Bennett Millfield

Gate Leaps L The St Paul Ameri tion Team

Spectators note improved turnout this year as St Paul based team posts a 50 point performance gaining pace in local competition.

Ts’ Gate Leaps L St. Paul

Expert Sees Forest Potential in Hocking Valley Purchase Unit

A. G. Nord, regional forester, praises Southeastern Ohio for forest, wildlife, and timber potential after inspecting the district. He notes vast mineral resources and recreation value, cites the need to acquire sub marginal land, stock it with deer and turkey, and commit to fire protection to cut annual fire losses from about 1 percent to 0.1 percent.

Hocking Valley Purchase Southeastern Ohio A. G. Nord Milwaukee Nord Turkey

French Co ed Hurt in Fall at Howard Hall

Miss Nicole Rousseau a 20 year old Ohio University freshman native of Paris fell down 19 stairs from the third to the second floor in Howard Hall Thursday. She sprained her left ankle bruised her shoulder and was confined to her room by a physician's order Friday officials said the injuries are not serious.

Nicole Rousseau Ohio University Howard Hall Paris

Alter Building for New Service Station

The former Algeo Motor Sales Building at Carpenter and Grosvenor Streets is being remodeled into a Sinclair Oil Company service station. The front section owned by Carl Dorris is being razed to create a driveway, with a new front added to the remaining brick structure.

Algeo Motor Sales Carpenter and Grosvenor Streets Sinclair Oil Company Carl Dorris

Winter For Dairymen Promised At Ohio Meeting

Predicting a favorable winter for the dairy industry, speakers at the Ohio Better Milk Association meeting in Akron discussed rising farm prices, improving milk quality, and increasing consumption. Topics covered Bangs disease control, undulant fever in humans, and strict herd culling amid stable meat prices, with health officials advocating greater milk inspection in the near future.

Ohio Better Milk Association Hotel Berry J. T. Bond Columbus State Department of Animal Industry Leo Ey State Board of Health Laboratories Huber Denlinger Ohio State University Charles McDonald Akron Health Department R. P. Fowler Oberlin Lorain County Board of Health

Farm Lighting Group Formed in Athena County

Local farmers formed a Farm Lighting group at the Athens Grange Hall to pursue Rural Electrification Fund aid. An 11 member committee was named to canvass the county and recruit supporters for extending power lines. Open meeting set at Rome Grange in Stewart with music and refreshments.

Athena Rural Electrification Fund Washington Athens Grange Hall Floyd Oberholzer Amesville R. C. Gilham New Marshfield J. H. Pierce Rome Grange Grange Stewart

Freshman Mary Wilson Enrolls at Ohio State College

Miss Mary Wilson of Nelsonville Athens County has joined the College of Civil Engineering at Ohio State University as a freshman. She is the daughter of J W Wilson, county surveyor.

Mary Wilson J W. Wilson Nelsonville Athens County College of Civil Engineering Ohio State University

Fight Results Reported From Multiple Cities

The Associated Press lists boxing results across Chicago St Louis and Tacoma with winners such as Everette Young Rightmare Lenny Cohen Pat Arnold Milt Aron George Van Der Heyden Al Nettion Frankie Wallace Bobby Pacho Jack Gibbons Willie Walker Sidney Brent and Jimmy Walsh among others. Outcomes include knockouts decisions and draws with listed weights and locations.

Chicago Everette “Young Rightmare Sioux City Iowa Lenny Cohen Art Sykes Elmira N. Y Pat Arnold Minneapolis Milt Aron Dubuque Joe Richards George van der Heyden South Bend Ind Hershie Wilson Danville al Nettion Detroit Jimmy Richards ST. Louis Frankie Wallace Cleveland Bobby Pacho Mexico Tacoma Wash Jack Gibbons St. Paul Minn Sonny Buxton Victoria B. C Willie Walker Sidney Brent Seattle Drew Jimmy Walsh Bremerton Wash Stowers Pittsburga

Arnold Hintz Dies After Long Illness

Arnold V. Hintz 58 of Sugar Grove died Thursday night at 9 30 at the J Gaston Coe residence Circle Hill after a long illness. Born in Mansfield Minnesota he lived in Sugar Grove 15 years. He married twice and leaves his second wife Lettie Coe Hintz three sons Oliver Webster and Woodrow all of Sugar Grove and a daughter Gloria Hintz Circle Hill. Funeral services will be at the Coe residence and Luther Church Sugar Grove with burial there pending arrival of a brother from Iowa.

Coe Iowa Sugar Grove

Wilfred C. Graham Dies in Veterans Hospital at 42

Wilfred C. Graham, 42, died last Monday at the U S Veterans Hospital in Hines Illinois after a year’s confinement. His body will go to Athens Friday night to his brother Alvie Graham’s home near Albany. He leaves five brothers Herbert Wenatchee WA Alfred Maynard Des Moines IA George Goodhue MN and Charles Lakota ND and a sister Mrs L P Blyler San Francisco. Funeral services are set for Sunday at 2 PM at the Downington Baptist Church with burial in Wells Cemetery beside his parents.

Wilfred C. Graham U. S Veterans’ Hospital Hines Ill Athens Alvie Graham Albany Graham Herbert Wenatchee Wash Alfred Maynard Des Moines George Goodhue Minn Charles Lakota N. D L. P. Blyler San Francisco Robert Downington Baptist Church Wells Cemetery

Extra Classes Start Tonight at Ohio University

Saturday and evening classes register starting tonight at Ohio University to boost fall enrollment. Registrar says 2,334 regular students enrolled. total is expected to reach 2,600 after late arrivals and special class registrations. Interested enrolls should report in Ellis Hall. 27 tentative subjects offered. minimum 10 students per class.

Ohio U Ohio University Ellis Hall Leona Hughes Hughes

Music Teachers Reorganize in Athens County

The Athens County Music Teachers Association was reorganized with Herbert Spangler elected president and Pauline Whitlatch as secretary treasurer. The group plans monthly meetings starting this school year and will present a special program on Oct. 24 during the Southeastern Ohio Teachers Association annual meeting in Athens.

Southeastern Ohio Teachers Association Athens Athens County Athens County Music Teachers Association Herbert Spangler Pauline Whitlatch Nelsonville

Planned courses expand if enough students request

She said additional courses will be offered beyond those already planned if the required number of students requests them.

New Auto Stolen in Nelsonville Thursday

Harold Hawk reported to police in Nelsonville that his new 1935 Oldsmobile sedan, bought days earlier, was stolen last night from the garage at 1 East Columbus Street. The license number was X-271L. He said the garage was unlocked and the key left in the car.

Nelsonville Harold Hawk Columbus Street

Stewart A meeting of Un employed League for Stewart

A Stevensville based Un employed League meeting for Stewart and area members will be at the high school auditorium next Tuesday Oct 1 at 7 30 PM Sylvia Zimmerman financial secretary announced Special business will be transacted and a delegation from Oakdale will attend

One Woman Praises Kruschen Salts For Weight Loss

Belmar New York resident Clara Christensen reports success using Kruschen Salts daily, claiming loss from 4 to 129 pounds and improved health. The ad promotes daily half teaspoon in hot water with lemon juice, selling at Athens Pharmacy and Rall Pharmacy among others.

Clara Christensen Belmar N.Y Athens Nelsonville Rall Pharmacy

Also Mentioned on This Page

Brest Service Beuilt Mt. Nebo An and Storf SeLect Golden Dream Coffee Grimes Walter H. Hartung James E Bauman Hartung Health Department Department of Agriculture Sherrill R. L. Marlow T. N. Hoover Athens City Board of Health J. M Higgins D. C. Snow Coolville John T. Hope J. G. Hope D. M Sawyer John McLaughlin Athens County Board of Health J. EF. Wright Tri-Valley Cooperative Sales Company R. H. White The Bennett Company A. H. Brooks Cline Ice Cream Company M. Wolfe Victor Whitehouse Farm Lighting Group Associated Press Arnold Hintz Arnold V. Hintz Wilfred Graham Veterans’ Hospital Legionnaires Washington D. C Berry American Legion Convention St Louis Clyde Willis His Wellston Orchestra Eagles Hall Chevrolet Atari Ore McFarland Chevrolet North Court St Athens, Ohio NASH Wero Plymouth Mac Miller Bros. Wall Paper Co N. Court St Dial
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