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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1934
Page
3
In a Saturday session the city council adopted four resolutions and suspended rules to direct local gasoline funds totaling about 6,700 dollars to relief. The move, approved by the State and county, aims to divert funds for relief to the unemployed as county relief officials discussed programs and work initiatives.
The Carbondale High School held its commencement Tuesday at 8 in the K P Hall. Services were Sunday evening at 8 and classes meet tonight at 8. Mrs Leslie Howson visited over the weekend with her parents. The elder Mr Howson has been seriously ill. The Carbondale board met the Union board at Union Furnace. A copperhead snake was seen this spring near No 3 Mine with age given by Edward Betts Sr.
Two men drowned when a new six foot board boat capsized on the Ohio river test run on April 30 near NATI. Victims named were John Dreyer, 20, and Buddy Stein, 21. The UP report notes the accident occurred during the topset trial as the craft overturned.
Lorenzo Dow Martin 56 lifelong Nelsonville resident and dry cleaning shop owner died at home on Fort Street after months of illness. He previously ran a tailor shop and a men’s store, served as safety director, and belonged to Knights of Pythias and Masonic groups. He leaves a wife, two sons, mother, two sisters, and a brother. Funeral Tuesday at 2 pm at his residence with two ministers officiating. burial at Greenlawn.
Nelsonville report notes the Loyal Women's Class of the Christian Church School will hold its monthly business meeting at 7 30 Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs Thelma Kentner Starkey on Mill Street.
Fifty couples marched under Dorothy Jean Preident of Alpha Xi Delta guiding the procession to the Alpha Xi Delta Dance. Ted wore a blue chiffon gown with puffed sleeves, others wore lace and crepe outfits. Escorts included members from Theta Chi, Phi Kappa Tau, Delta, and Pi Kappa Alpha as the night closed with gold programs and cords distributed.
The Gasco Club held a land card party at their old South Court Street location. Guests included Em ma Obie Fuel Gas Company representatives. Pearl May funded the event and Corwin presided as master of ceremonies.
Boston April 30 A Harvard freshman from Ohio Thomas Midgley III 20 and Boston cloak model Marion Darby 21 announced their engagement after a wall mirror at the Mayfair club sparked a romance. They plan a June wedding at an Italian lounge party in the Hotel Lincolnshire.
Freddie Steadman and his orchestra provided the music for 50 couples at the Sigma Delta Rho spring formal at the Hotel Berry Saturday night. The grand march was led by Carl Baehr and Marjorie Ator.
George Starr Lasher head of the Ohio University Journalism Department and national president of Theta Chi is profiled in Banta's Greek Exchange April issue. Also honored are Irma Voigt of Sigma Kappa and Beulah Gillaspin of Alpha Delta Theta alumna, connected with McCalls Magazine. Gillaspin, a 1925 graduate, runs the experimental kitchen and dietetic apartment.
Carbondale—Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Frisby and Mrs. M. H. Doolittle were in Athens on business Friday. Mrs. Anna Cox received a kitchen stove from Carbondale residents. Kenneth Doolittle and family spent Friday evening in Nelsonville. Mildred Barber and Phyllis Betts visited Athens Monday. Alice Heck and daughter with William Ottman of Chillicothe visited George Howson Thursday. Edward Betts Sr. visited brother-in-law John Clendennin in Minera Friday. Nora Frank and daughters Dorothy Hazel with Mrs. Ethel Thomas and daughters Dorothy and Anna Margaret of Chillicothe visited Dora Hoak and Hazel Dust Sunday. Sadie Six and Floyd Mosier visited Marian Andrews in Chauncey. Louise Adams and daughter Anna Grace of Connett visited Bessie Brooks and Grace Treadway Sunday. Ralph Williams and son Richard visited his sister Faye Harris in Columbus Sunday. Nora Kennard and Mrs. George Barber spent Thursday in Athens.
Mrs. James Custic Mrs. Iva Hil Mrs. Grace Evener and Mr and Mrs Weldon Brown were called to Youngstown late last week by the serious illness of Mrs Renzen Young who was removed to a hospital in that city.
Local residents from Nelsonville propose a small cleanup effort by burning empty cigarette and tobacco packaging as a first step toward tidying the city. The plan emphasizes removing litter and discouraging further waste propagation in public spaces.
Nelsonville Lodge No. 3 B P O Elks will elect officers for the coming lodge year at Tuesday night’s session May 1. A luncheon will be served after the meeting.
Local society items list visits and stays across Athens and Columbus with many families. Recital at Ohio University Music Hall featured daughter Marjorie Vorhes performing Chopin Granados and Grieg. Guests included the Sharp, Holland, Crabtree, Gibson, Hill and other households visiting relatives in Malta Armitage Wheeling Steubenville and Rochester connections.
Rufus Putnam School plans its first outdoor spring festival on Friday May 11 at 5 p m under the Music and Physical Education Departments. About 200 pupils will participate with a May Pole Dance finale and a likely May Queen from the sixth grade. First graders crafted Indian papoose dolls and a tepee for sun and rain dances with girls as squaws and boys as warriors and chiefs.
Mr and Mrs Don Mohney of Jobs announce the birth of a nine pound daughter on April 28. The notice lists visiting relatives for the weekend including Mr and Mrs Joe Porter Columbus Mr and Mrs C C Slater Columbus, and Mr and Mrs Will Dunn Zanesville visiting Fort Street Nelsonville with hosts Mr and Mrs W C Poston.
A reflective piece in verse about women in daily domestic roles. The speaker wonders at gingham, aprons, washing teacups, and bright dishes while imagining women reciting prayers and telling stories that soothe children. The poem questions what elsewhere is missing in the speaker’s life through intimate domestic scenes.
An appeal filed in Athens County Common Pleas Court from an Industrial Commission decision. Everett Smith, once employed at Sunday Creek Mine No. 6 Millfield, alleges an 1930 explosion caused smoke and gas exposure that impaired his health. He notes a February 4, 1982 compensation claim denial and a denied rehearing.
Three more suits asking judgments to satisfy delinquent taxes were filed today in Athens County Common Pleas Court by Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Gordon and Gray for Athens County Treasurer G D Gorham. Sheriff’s sales of the properties are sought. Ralph A Dalton owes 700.94 in taxes for Inlet 2383 in Daltonhurst Addition Athens. Other petitions claim 859064 due from Anna Mateersk on land in Glouster and 555.13 from W S Gould on property in Troy Township.
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