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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1933
Page
3
A Nelsonville relief committee announces the creation of about 12 garden plots for unemployed residents. Applicants must pledge to tend the plots, with seed supplied through extension agent H. John in coordination with the local committee. Gardens will be inspected and seed distributed at the City Building.
A Michigan city reports a large coal load hauled by a road truck last night at the city scales. The truck weighed 14 850 pounds with trailer and net weight 6 600 pounds. The trip involved routes to Saginaw and deliveries of coal and potatoes. Separate notices list a funeral for Mrs Mary Newman and a five ton plus load details in Murray City.
Nelsonville April 26 The Gas Company reported Athens County property tax of 30953 last year and a 117 employes in the Athens District with a $13500 monthly payroll and 43 local automobiles. Frank Phillips Ohio Fuel Gas Company district superintendent spoke at the Rotary Club detailing gas origin in China and early wells, Corning Ohio distribution, and the company’s extensive Ohio network of 39 compressor stations ensuring constant supply. He noted Ohio consumers total 1192000 and 27 percent of domestic customers. 75 percent of Ohioans use natural gas and described safe, efficient service.
Mrs Ariey Howard and Mrs Her bert Ely were guests last Wednesday of Mrs Raymond Humphrey of Connett. The local Sunday School increased its advance to 56 last Sunday. The Sinew Bee Class was awarded the class banner. Funeral services for Robert Bruce will be held at 3 o'clock Thursday at the residence at Bessmer.
Nelsonville notes announce tonight’s Methodist Church program featuring Rev. Grove Clifford of Brownsville and Rev. Wm. Power of Old Washington. Dr. W. W. Trout, former pastor, praised local church loyalty and offered economic reflections linking production to wealth amid banking concerns and stock gambling.
Nelsonville holds funeral for Isaac Warner after a long city life of almost 70 years. The service at First Presbyterian Church featured soloists Jack Raybould and Mrs. L. P. Rice. Athens Commandery attended and served as pallbearers. Burial followed at Greenlawn as out of town mourners arrived from several states and towns.
Nelsonville reports dog poisoners at work after Jack, the favorite black hound of Wendell Kelly, dies Tuesday morning. The beloved pet was fed and petted by many and noted for following babies and watching homes with newborns. A veterinarian confirms strychnine as the poison agent.
Mr and Mrs Howard Call announce the birth of an eight pound son named Jerry Edgar born on April 19 at their home on Chestnut Street.
Fremont officials authorize solicitor to draft a city tax on gas utilities to offset Ohio Fuel Gas Company’s May 1 rate rise, aiming to equalize a 50 cent monthly charge for about 4,000 consumers, per Mayor Schwartz.
In Washington on April 26 Secretary of State Hull suggested the United States might sign a consultative pact to boost world security and stimulate international business but declined to promise. He cited general policy endorsing consultation under the Kellogg Pact in both major party platforms.
The Kos earthquake death toll reached 119 as workmen began searching the ruins of hundreds of buildings on the island.
Mothers hosted a scarlet and gray banquet for the girls basketball team and coaches Yantis Hannas and Miss Shaw at the K of P hall. A 6 o’clock dinner for 35 followed by dancing featured red carnations centerpieces and basketballs as place cards and favors with Mr Yantis as toastmaster.
Mrs H. D. Krieg assisted by Mrs M. H. Lute will entertain the Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Krieg home 182 Fayette Street.
The Willing Workers Sunday School Class of the Christian Church will hold a chain party Thursday night at 7 30 at the home of their teacher Mrs Frank Murphy on Poplar Street. Attending club sessions were Mrs H D Krieg Mrs L A Whitmore and Mrs Frank Poston at the Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs in Columbus yesterday.
Ferndale reports continued church services led by Rev. M. S. Rogers of Gloucester. The Friday night sermon is Waiting For a Convenient Season. Five additions to the church have been reported as services continue through Friday night. Sunday afternoon services and the observance of the Lord's Supper are planned.
Glouster Ohio announces eight game 1933 football schedule. Four home games at Glouster and four away contests. Season opens September 20 versus Crookville High at home with additional trips to Murray City McConnellville New Lexington Nelsonville Middleport Ironton and Chauncey.
Methodists Sunday School Class No 11 was entertained Friday night by teacher Mrs Charlies Monks with assistance from Mrs Emma Dailey and Mrs Ella Shelton. Class president Mrs Fay Howard led the business session. Mrs Emma McManamay led devotions and Mrs Amy Greene presented a program. One member was added. Refreshments served to eight guests and eighteen members.
In Glouster on Monday night an open meeting of the Daughters of Union Civil War Veterans at Odd Fellow hall featured a program with songs including America and Star Spangled Banner a pledge of allegiance readings by Lois Kinney Lois Edwards and Mrs F D Kinney piano solo by Lois Edwards recitation by Mrs James Carter and Maplewood quartet performances followed by a closing selection
Glouster and Greens Run brief items note Kiwanis attendance was limited at the Ho tel Gordon meeting due to members being away. A $25 donation to the light standard fund is recorded and Ben Goldberg wins the attendance prize from E H Taylor.
Glouster April 26 two men Nelson Beatty and Charles Barnes were arrested after a raid on the Lamborn Building by State Prohibition officers. Twelve half-pint bottles of whisky were found plus another half-pint on Barnes. Beatty and Barnes jailed in Athena and await arraignment in common pleas court Thursday.
A chief chemist from a major research group announces a method to end body odor by deep pore cleansing. He credits stale perspiration trapped in pores and promotes Kirk's Coco Castile, a 100 percent vegetable oil soap, as the odorless solution. The USG cake is advertised as larger than usual and sold at a record-low price.
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