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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1933
Page
3
Nelsonville mayor proposes council action to lower consumer gas rates through a special committee. options include ending dealings with Ohio Fuel Gas Company, city operation as a municipal utility, or purchasing gas wholesale for city distribution. dog complaints rise. council approves March salary payments.
Robert Dodd aged 64 died Monday at his home on Washington Street in Nelsonville. Funeral services are set for Thursday at 2 PM at the Christian Church. He is survived by four children Floyd Blake Nelsonville Joe Dayton Robert Kansas City Mo and Mary Carbondale, 14 grandchildren and three sisters.
Friday night Miss Lillian Kirk entertained her bridge club at her home with guests Esther Dorst Betty Hicks and Pearl Shaver. The hostess served a two course luncheon.
Mr and Mrs Harry Cox and their son Merrill returned from Laurel ville where they were summoned by the illness and death of Mrs Cox father John Stump. Stump died Friday after injuries from an automobile accident near Lebanon months ago from which he did not recover.
Mrs E M Mortley of Columbus visits Mr and Mrs James Knight. Miss Elizabeth Inman of Bowling Green visits home folks for spring vacation. Mrs Ellen Fisher and Guy Hilt of Columbus Mrs Hoyt Davis of Detroit Mrs Mable Schentz and Raymond Hilt of Athens came yesterday due to the illness of their sister and mother Mrs Clarence Green also known as Mrs Gertie Hilt. Mrs Green shows slight improvement this morning.
At Glenford Dugan Post 228 American Legion meeting William Dewhurst will receive the Order of the Purple Heart. He entered service July 22 1918 and fought in St Mihiel and Meuse Argonne. Wounded in action November 8 1918 and discharged February 17 1919. Five other post members have prior Purple Heart awards.
Nelsonville April 4 The City Board of Health invites bids from local doctors for the city physician role with bids due by April 5 and a contract to start April 1. The annual Pre School Roundup on May 4 and 5, run with Parent Teacher Associations and health officials, offers free exams for entering kindergartners. The round up occurs May 4 at the Central building and May 5 at the East building with help from local physicians and Athens County nurse.
Thirty members and one guest attended at post headquarters. The district meeting scheduled for April 12 was postponed to April 19. Three new members joined, totaling 48, the largest in recent years. The auxiliary seeks jig saw puzzles for veterans in hospital care, with Mrs Robi Kinney and Miss Fanny Mulligan coordinating collection. Mrs Dean Linscott was named poppy sale chair.
Twenty nine members and several guests attended the Circle of Ruth gathering at the Presbyterian Church social rooms. Miss Lu Shafer led devotions while Mrs Edith Stiers presented the Year Book of Prayer and Miss Freda Smith reported on the Athens Presbyterial.
Members of the Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church will be entertained Thursday night by hostesses Mrs. R. R. Stalter Mrs. C. L. Stout and Mrs. John Murphy. Mrs. 8 J. Howe and Mrs. Miles Howe will lead the program and Mrs. John Murphy will conduct devotions.
Emil von Elling, a fifty year old NYU track coach, has maintained his steady position as head coach for many years, having served in that role for the past D years.
Dartmouth University's lacrosse players use specially constructed sticks made for them by a tribe of Indians near Quebec, strengthening the team’s equipment and ties with Indigenous artisans.
Wilbur F. Martin, operator of the Acme cleaning establishment, was severely hurt in a strange garage accident at his home on North Shannon Avenue last night. While working on a running car with wheels raised, his clothing was caught in gears pinning him. Mrs. Martin’s brother Charles Walters freed him. a physician was called and Martin rested at home as doctors assess his injuries.
Leftie Russell Torch was fined 100 dollars and costs by Magistrate C H Porter after pleading guilty to possessing intoxicating liquor. He was arrested by Sheriff Charles Stratton and Constable Frank White on Monday and paid part of the fine with remainder to be paid. Lewis Coss of Columbia Avenue also paid 10 dollars and costs for an intoxication charge before Magistrate Porter, arrested by Constable Frank White on Sunday.
Eight members of the Ohio University faculty will participate in the Ohio College Association program during its sixty second annual meeting in Columbus from April 5 to 7. Participants include H. T. Houf secretary-treasurer of the philosophy section W. C. Harris O. C. Bird secretary of the physical education group J. G. Porter secretary of the psychology section Harvey C. Lehman Victor Whitehouse president of the modern languages division John H. Hess and Dean E. W. Chubb president of the English group.
Critics from The Plains and Mechanicsburg units joined the Training School group for a Monday night supper in the Ru fus Putnam Auditorium. No shop talk about education was allowed. A light supper followed by dancing and ping pong capped the evening.
Edward Tanner, indicted by an Athens County Grand Jury in May 1932 for grand larceny, was sentenced to Ohio State Penitentiary today by Judge O F Rowland of Athens County Common Pleas Court. He had been placed on probation after pleading guilty and was re-arrested for violating his parole after failing to pay costs.
John Dugan of Pittsburgh Pa was jailed in Athens City Jail last night for drunkenness. He was ordered out of town this morning by Chief of Police E B Finsterwald.
The Toronto Maple Leafs edged the Boston Bruins 1 0 after 1 hour 44 minutes of play to reach the Stanley Cup finals against the New York Rangers. Andy Kraty Blair scored the decisive goal after both clubs failed to score in regulation and three sudden death periods.
Ostriches have replaced horses on some French racing tracks. The birds were clocked at speeds near 40 miles an hour, signaling a shift in competitive racing venues.
The Ohio University recital of Shakespeare new Hamlet is slated for Thursday night May 18. Prof W H Cooper announced the elaborate production in Baroque style with Dr Victor Whitehouse to star as Hamlet. Cooper is assembling the cast while Vincent Jukes and staff work on properties.
A series of services at Guysville M E Church draws large crowds each night. Tonight’s topic is Great Salvation with John Marshall to sing on weekend evenings and Dr R O McChure to speak on Sunday. Stewart M E Church hosts a Thursday prayer meeting led by Mise Ruth Harrel.
Auditor 3 C Edmundson announces a Building Notice requiring filing of building or improvement records for any year. A 50 percent penalty on valuation for failure to comply is waived if taxpayers file promptly. Forms are available at the county auditor's office.
Mrs Nelle Bolar 40 hostess at the Polar Hotel in McArthur died of a cerebral hemorrhage at 11 50 Sunday night. Survived by husband Forest Bolar a son Bernard a daughter Mary Eden and brother John Lynch of Athens. Funeral at St Detar and Paul's Church 9 30 Wednesday burial Elk Cemetery. She was born at Berlin Cross Roads near Wellston and lived much of her life in McArthur
William Smith aged 70 of Main Street McArthur died Sunday night at home after a long illness. He worked 19 years at Athens State Hospital before resigning due to failing health. He leaves wife Clara Reynolds, one son Attorney Clarence Smith who was wounded at Argonne and received the Distinguished Service Cross, two daughters Myr tle Bethel and Raith Shaver, and four grandchildren. Funeral at McArthur Methodist Church conducted by Rev. W. W. Werner with burial in Pik Cemetery.
J. J. Salaskey state adjutant will address the K. T. Croasen Post of the American Legion at the organization headquarters tonight at TM o'clock.
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