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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1924
Page
3
In Nelsonville a small daughter of Johnson Hughes of Walnut street was run over yesterday evening on the public square. She escaped with slight bruises after darting from her grandmother’s hand in front of a passing automobile. Witnesses say the driver is not at fault.
Beginning May 1 Nelsonville stores will close at noon every Thursday through October 1 except on pay days. The policy applies to all Nelsonville stores with hours adjusted for Thursday closings.
Dealers in school equipment and furniture will have the right of way at a special meeting of the board of education Thursday evening. The furniture bought will be used in the new high school building now under construction.
A large Chevrolet funeral truck used by C. L. Stout, local undertaker, was severely damaged by fire yesterday afternoon near the Dugout below Nelsonville. Jimmie Wilson, delivering a casket to Carbondale, noticed flames under the driver seat bypassing the gas tank. Firefighters were summoned after removing the casket. the truck burned as it was moved into Nelsonville. The body was ruined, tires blown, and front mechanisms damaged. Officials say a short circuit in the tail-light wire likely started the blaze, igniting gasoline splashed from the recently filled tank. The gas cap release helped prevent an explosion.
The city boys selected as guests of local Rotarians will attend a special dinner at the Presbyterian church and then join Rotarian Steenrod for a theatre party at the Majestic after the program.
Rev. J W Van Kirk of Youngstown spoke to city school students on World Peace at the high school yesterday morning. The prominent lecturer, who has circled the globe three times and attended Harding's disarmament conference and League of Nations sessions, presented a World flag design and stressed broad interest in the topic.
A class of 57 will be graduated from Nelsonville High School during the week of May 18. Activities begin with a Baccalaureate at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the Methodist church, followed by a class play at Stuart’s Opera House May 21, commencement May 22, and the Alumni banquet May 23. Rehearsals for the play start tonight. production titled Ruth in a Rush.
The Grotto country club hosts its season opening dance on Thursday evening May 1 with Hod Williams' famous orchestra from Cleveland providing music. Ohio Power lines illuminate the building and grounds. the first dance is open to all Masons.
The Nelsonville light primary drew an exceptionally small turnout with fewer than 20 votes per precinct. The cost to run the primary exceeded 500 dollars, not counting ballots and supplies.
The Chamber of Commerce will hold its regular monthly meeting at the YMCA Thursday evening at 6 15 with reports from road committees. Dinner will be served by the Daughters of America.
The Buckeye Lake fishing season officially opens as legends of fisherman's luck are invoked by locals. Doc Huenefeld, a prominent Mason and Elk of Nelsonville, is cited in connection with the opening, underscoring community tradition surrounding the event.
The tale recounts fisherman known as Doc receiving a reading honors prize for the coming season. On Buckeye Lake he and Irvin Pritchard fished two boats, with Doc boasting loudly as he landed seven striking fish before one last catch vanished, leaving him with a total of fifteen fish for the day after surveys by Jim Sharp and Jim Pritchard.
Mrs C H Roudebush will entertain the ladies of the Hyperion club Saturday afternoon, hosting an afternoon gathering with light refreshments and social activities.
Dr and Mrs A L Pritchard with daughter Mary and Mrs F J Kes and daughter Mary Elizabeth were guests Sunday of Rev and Mrs A M Mann at Pataskula. Mrs Mann has fully recovered from a recent home accident when she fell from a step ladder.
Robert Douglass Butt died at his home in Buchtel after living in Jobs since thirty years ago. He was born in Nelsonville and leaves a widow, eight children Winford Logan Guy Akron Floyd Dale Gladys Davis Pearl, his parents, four brothers and one sister. A brother M Butt of Nelsonville and sister Mrs Chas Anders of Columbus survive. No funeral arrangements have been made.
Fifteen ladies answered roll call Tuesday evening when the Cosmopolitan club met with Mrs. A G Mechem. A dinner at seven pleased attendees. Papers read included The Press by Mrs. Mechem and The Power of the Cartoon by Mrs. W H Weigand. Mrs Lane offered an original contest that was enjoyed.
Mrs. Miles Howe learns of the death of her sister's husband E L Woolerman of Columbus. He was 24 and worked at Buckeye Steel Casting Company where he was crushed at work Tuesday. Survived by wife Virginia Miskell and a son, his mother and two brothers. Funeral Thursday. Mr and Mrs Miles Howe to attend in Columbus.
Community notes from southeastern Ohio record social visits. Rev Moyer of Parkersburg preaches at the Methodist church Sunday at 2 30 May 4. Several residents travel for visits and concerts including Miss Edith Humphrey and Geraldine Farrar at Camden theater.
Washington county reports that Rev Mair of Marietta will preach at the Torch Baptist church in morning and evening services next Sunday. Social visits note Mr and Mrs Fred Gillian and family traveled to Before Sunday afternoon. Mary A Stone visited Olive McKim and friends Saturday. The Cordill steamer carried farm produce and 800 cases of eggs from Hockingport. D D Chambers of Long Bottom to run steam gas boat Iola on Long Bottom Parkersburg route this week.
Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Sims were conducted Sunday at the Hartingport area Methodist church by Rev. Ray Gardner of Athens. The long time resident, an invalid, was remembered for her Christian life and kindness as family and friends mourned parting.
Haga Ridge reports guests from Lathrop Beebe and Parson families with several ill or recovering residents. Emma Munn visits Stewart relatives while Rev. Roberts to preach May 4. An all day Haga U B church gathering on Decoration Day invites everyone to bring baskets and grass sickles for speeches and fellowship.
Lottridge and Swisher families attend Sam Windon’s funeral in Chester. Rev. Roberts conducts U B church services with Sunday School reorganized. Lee Gaston named superintendent and officers elected. Numerous local visits and social rounds noted among Athens area residents and neighbors through the week.
Aylmer Ackley and family hosted visitors including Hattie and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Warner and Hazel. Levy Boggs and daughter Catherine spent with Carson Boggs. local attendance at a Coolville high school play. Emmett Swisher and son Glen visited John Barnhill’s family in Dutch Ridge. Emma Tollrod of Alfred visited her sister C D Swartz. C F E Wood and C Swartz visited Anthony Wood of Alfred. Aylmer Ackley and children and Mrs O J Davis visited Daniel Ackley and family.
The community mourns the Boggess family accident. Dexter church prepares a play The Path Across the Hill at the auditorium next Saturday eve ning. Miss Ruth Alkire sells property to Mrs. McClure and moves. Merritt Atkins and Michael attend Rio Grande school. L Shriver buys into Beegle firm at Pomeroy. Harrisonville High School baccalaureate April 20 at the Presbyterian church. Aaron Boggs Freshman play April 23. Senior class banquet April 23. Commencement at Methodist Episcopal church April 26 with seven graduates including Valedictorian Evelyn Greenter. Rev L F Brown and Supt Wagner preside.
Lonesome Beecher Woodyard recovers from illness as Elsie Helwig and Ernest visit the Plains. V D Dixon stays with family, Virgil Adams visits Ernest Helwig, Lucile Haning calls on Mrs Haning, Mary Reeves visits from Athens, George Gilkey from Athens visits Duckler family. Ir a Haning and family host Cora Ator Oakley and William Howard of Pratts Fork. Mary Woodyard finishes Wallace school term with a student program. John Bolin recovers and attends church events with Haning Baptist Church led by Rev Selah Weatherby of Athens. Picnic dinner follows a weekend preaching service led by Rev Moore of nearby.
Zaleski spoke on Baptism after which seven candidates were baptized by the pastor. Evening services drew a large crowd as Mrs Weatherby addressed An Altar after the preaching service. Communion was observed by about 30 persons and nine new members joined the church. The community highly appreciates Rev Weatherby's recent work.
The Plains Mr. and Mrs. Allen Jellison of Zanesville and Mrs. Will Whit latch were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. Jellison.
The Plains School notes report a wellattended Senior Class play directed by Mr Fiske with proceeds for commencement expenses. Rev Charley of Athens will preach the baccalaureate May 18 in the gym. Junior High commencement is May 17. P T A elected officers J H Harrison, Mrs John Shaffer, Ruby Gabriel. Baseball loss 9 7 to Chauncey. Various local visits and a proposed community day May 9 with exhibitions. grades preparing a program two weeks later.
A Rotary lunch in Hotel Berry highlights Boys Week with Dr. T. R. Biddle's talk on Hocking Valley. 400 boys to attend Wednesday armory event with Kiwanis, Rotary, and a chase to Ewing Hat. Bob Cole details cross-county Boy Scout growth, training, and a planned 350-acre summer camp near Marietta for three ten-day sessions from July 29 to August 29.
Advertisement promotes Neuritic Tablets from Le copa Runyon Co. claiming quick relief from neuritis pains in shoulder neck thigh and back. It urges dissolving tablets in hot water and promises affordable one dollar packages for comfort.
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