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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1930
Page
5
Lloyd Sally Simonton of Nelsonville had a charge of operating an automobile while intoxicated withdrawn after police investigated a wreck above town. Simonton was released from custody. He suffered cuts to the mouth and nose and a broken rib in the collision with a disabled truck on the highway.
Nelsonville notice reports births in Greendale and Logan area. A son named Clarence William Cozad born August 5 to Bill Cozad and Ethel Dalton. grandparents F O Cozad and H L Dalton. Also Kenneth F Hulme announces a son named Thomas Hubert born August 2.
W S Runion of Nelsonville received word Howard Runion his brother died at his Cincinnati home. Funeral services will be held in Cincinnati Friday at 2 o clock in the afternoon.
Mrs. J. W. Cheesman hosted a Sunday School class at the Methodist Church on Thursday evening. Mrs. Elizabeth Pidcock led devotions and Mrs. Cheesman gave the prayer. Refreshments followed. Guests included Mrs. E. L. Deeds of Detroit Michigan Mrs. W. W. Kelly Sr and Mrs. Effie Devore.
The Loy al Woman's Class of the Christian Sunday School held a regular meeting Tuesday evening at Mrs G W Lax's Fayette Street home. Miss Hyla Herrold led the devotional service and Mrs Sam Starkey presided over the business session. Refreshments were served to 26 members and guests. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs Ben James on Adams Street.
Mrs. C. J. Bartels hosted a Wednesday bridge gathering at 311 Fort Street with guests Mrs. J. D. Haskins of Athens and Mrs. O. P. Bingman. High scores were won by Mrs. Cecil Shafer first, Mrs. Stanley Dew second, and Mrs. Will Morgan third.
John Brown of Nelsonville was found not guilty of quarreling and fighting after a hearing in Mayor Bill Hickman’s court. The case was dismissed yesterday afternoon.
Nelsonville was abuzz as G Yenpok longtime local laundryman came back from Chicago where he spent months. He plans to return to Chicago soon promising to settle a score with someone next time.
Nelsonville report says the Connett Boys' 4-H Club met on Tuesday August 5 enrolling two new members. The group organized a second baseball team and planned a visit to the 4-H Camp Friday afternoon August 7. The next meeting is set for Tuesday August 12.
The Kings' Men will hold their regular prayer service at the home of J. R. Howe on West Columbus Street Friday at 7 30 PM. A good attendance has been requested.
Miss Mae Linton on Madison Street hosted a Wednesday bridge night with dinner at six. High scores belonged to Miss Eula Scheeler first and Miss Bernice Backus second.
Miss Louise Groce visits sister Mrs. John Brooks in Black Lick Ohio. Mrs Joe Lehman and children Helen and Charles and Miss Leona Lehman return from Zanesville. Miss Marian Morris leaves for Norwalk to visit relatives. Mrs Ellen Donley and son Dick of Columbus visit Mr and Mrs Earl Harmony. Mr and Mrs A B Neiman host dinner guests Miss Lillian Neiman and Wood Neiman. Earl Harmony and Robert Kenney depart for New York City after visit. R M Henry works as a business visitor in Cambridge.
A large female black bear carried away a two year old boy from Lake Placid as parents chased the animal through berry fields. The infant sustained facial neck and arm bites and was taken to General Hospital where doctors expect recovery. The bear dropped the child in an open field near a railroad crossing before vanishing, believed to be a mother seeking food for its young.
Miss Ruth Neiman of Pittsburgh visits relatives for two weeks. Mrs. Guy Conine and daughter Esther from Pataskala stay with Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Hyde. Miss Conine has tonsil surgery performed by Dr. Hyde. Mr. and Mrs. Gandee of Akron visit Nelsonville and Athens. Mrs. J. D. Haskins of Athens guests of Mrs. Oscar Bingman.
Milton Nuzum 26 of Stewart remained in critical condition at Sheltering Arms Hospital after a steam explosion during gas drilling on Elmer Halbert farm near Canaanville Wednesday. His father Charles, badly burned, is recovering at home in Belpre. The younger man suffered severe burns and doctors gave little hope for recovery. He was treated in Athens before transfer to the hospital.
The Dowler Ridge Church invites parishioners to Sunday evening services featuring Rev. John R. Thompson delivering the sermon. Tickets or advance reservations are not required for attendance.
Advert says Zemo cools itching from sunburn rashes ivy poisoning and itching. Claims include soothing after shave and relief from dandruff with a safe invisible antiseptic. Available from druggists for 35c 60e or 1.00.
George Stuart, longtime Crooksville High School principal and Nelsonville native, has been elected principal of Delaware High School. A Ohio University graduate, he led student activities as head of the Student Council and was recognized for his work at Crooksville.
Chicago report notes a fatal toll from heat and drowning incidents across the United States totaling 118 for the week ending yesterday.
Shanghai, Aug. 1. The Chinese Nationalist Government readied an offensive against Communist forces advancing northward in Hunan and Hupeh provinces. Hankow housed a large foreign naval presence with eleven US gunboats and eight Japanese ships, as Britain France and Italy sent forces in support.
In New York six wreckers met at a subway exit after Local 98 wreckers, home from a vacation, tried to recruit at $1.10 an hour. Local 3 members refused to work for less than $1.25 and an altercation broke out. Police arrested four. three injured were treated by ambulance surgeons.
In Cambridge Durwent, Guernsey County on August 7 Oscar Shear 41 was shot by his estranged wife who reportedly opened fire before fleeing. Police say the case centers on a domestic dispute and remains under investigation.
An old advertisement promotes De J. and Leonhardt Hemroid as a guaranteed remedy for piles. It claims quick action, internal medicine effects, relief in stubborn cases, and promises a refund if it does not end all pile agony.
In Southern Guernsey County on Monday night Irwin LaFollette aged 45 died in a hospital after a violent quarrel with Shear’s estranged wife. Authorities say Lafollette shot after Shear allegedly attacked him with a long handled hammer he mistook for a shotgun.
Topeka August 7 Gov Clyde Reed conceded the Republican nominating victory of Frank Chief Haucke for Kansas governor by more than 25 000 votes. Haucke’s win signals state support for farm relief programs amid political exchanges between Haucke Reed and opponents.
The passage notes Reed's defeat and Henry J. Allen’s junior senate nomination as indicators that Kansas is aligning with the administration’s farm relief program. It frames these shifts as widespread recognition of a political move toward federal farm board policies.
In Sharpsburg Maryland a warm spell leads to a baby chick hatching from an egg in Mrs Clinton Koonta s pantry. The event draws local attention as a fluffy healthy chick emerges during the heat wave.
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