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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1933
Page
3
Local merchants face the Columbus All Stars in a Sunday game after recent losses. The Columbus squad plans to perform with pitcher Juke Ca twirling for the 290 o'clock start.
Norma Spickler of double chins and bulging fat on the waist reports losing 21 pounds using Kruschen. The ad claims healthy energy and brighter eyes, urging readers to take a half teaspoonful in hot water before breakfast. Cline Pharmacy Co. sells Kruschen with a satisfaction guarantee.
Hard rains halted tonight’s planned Rpcretion League games in Nelsonville. Key matchups Phi Club versus Lincoline and Shoe Factory versus Jewelers were called off. Jewelers and Phi Club, each 6-1, shared league leadership. Jewelers lost 6-2 to New Lexington earlier, a team that has beaten Phi Club three times this season.
In Nelsonville on August 10 a Phi Club vs pickup game did not start as the Buckeyes failed to appear at game time. The Phi Club received a forfeit win.
Mrs. James Bland hosts and welcomes Mrs. Dick Gaffey of Columbus and Mrs. Lewis Wilkinson of Williard. Mrs. Hattie Stuart of Columbus spends time on business here. Edgar Lander from Pittsburgh visits Dr. and C. E. Welch. Martha Jean and Betty Lou Nutter of Columbus visit their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Nutter.
Mrs. H Nutter entertains the S. 8. Club honoring her sister Mrs. Dick Gaffey of Columbus. Guests include Mrs. Potts Bland Inman Coakley Dresher Sweeney Zaleski and Mrs. Gaffey.
The Nelsonville Athletic Club sponsors a treasure hunt as part of its dance program from 9 to 12 tonight. Music will be provided by Herbie Finsterwald's Orchestra.
Nelsonville members of Faithful Rebekah Lodge No. 48 joined Black Diamond Lodge No. 532 in Murray City for a special school of instruction by District No. 52. Attendees included Mrs. Alice Bean and numerous other members and visitors.
Adam Scheeler suffered a badly mashed right hand when it was caught in chain-driven mine machinery at the Scheeler Simington mine near Nelsonville. One finger was severed in the incident on Tuesday.
Nelsonville notices a gathering of truck mine operators and miners in the I O O F Hall at 7 o clock Saturday. All members of both parties are expected to attend.
Valley Lodge No 169 K of P met to discuss plans for its fiftieth anniversary on August 23 with several committees appointed and expected participation by many "Old Timers" in Nelsonville. Warren’s ambulance responded to Athens residence Ball to hospital with Bernice Ball accompanied by her uncle and aunt Steve and Mrs Holland of Nelsonville.
Nelsonville report says Stout's ambulance went to Lick Run Mine yesterday where Morey Pedigo a filler was removed to his home. It was feared he was injured but he suffered a heart attack.
Monday night Mrs. S. Steenrod entertained the bridge club with a 6 o'clock picnic dinner followed by two tables of card play after the meal.
Bishopville and New Marshfield Sunday Schools stage a competition based on attendance communion counts lesson study and officers present with a kickoff by the Women’s Class next Sunday and a planned program. The note also mentions the Moody reunion at Embree Park Pennsville with attendees from Corning and Giouster and J W Moody.
Mr and Mrs C E Haskins hosted an anniversary gathering in Trimble on Tuesday night with about 30 guests. Homemade ice cream and cake were shared, guests included N A Sayre and family, Vern Sayre and family, Earl Johnson and family, L R Gooding and family, Wayne Antle and others, with several children present.
Dr G D Phillips of Circleville represents Rehwinkle Dental Society at the American Dental Association convention in Chicago. He is president of the 12-county South Central Ohio society including Athens, son of Mr and Mrs W D Phillips formerly of Trimbie, Ohio.
Mrs. Fred Hambel called on Mrs. Will Hoon Friday. Odessa Day and daughter visited Mrs. C. A. Beal in Glouster. The Standleys and daughters visited Ruth Losey in Oakdale. Mildred Smith and Frank Daugherty were married at McConnelleville. they stay in Amesville with his family. Jeff Hogue Jr and family with Eunice Milhoan spent Sunday with Elizabeth Morgan. The Milhoans visited John Milhoan in McLeish Monday.
District personals list multiple residents and visitors with ties to Jacksonville and surrounding towns. Helen McCaskey and Helen White plan to enter Ohio University Athens for fall semester. other items include visits to Chicago Toledo and Cleveland areas, with extended family and guest stays noted in Philadelphia to Akron and Athens communities.
The Willing Workers Class of the Trimble M. E. Church met at Eileen Morrison's home with Dorothy Rainey as president. They played games and had lunch. The next meeting is set for Jo Ellen Carters' home on August 17.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the U M W of A will meet at Eagles Hall Friday night at 7 30 o clock.
Aug 10 report lists new participants in the employers agreement with President Roosevelt pledging NRA reforms. Signers include G. H. Love Garage Eddy Hardware Co L. R Faires Grocery and Carpenter Hardware Co expanding on wage and hour commitments.
Aug 10 plan notes show the Willing Workers Class of the M. E. Church hosting a quilt display in the church social room Friday afternoon from 2 to 6 o clock. A benefit jitney puppet show will be provided.
In the April 1933 issue of the American Legion magazine a fire scene photo from Chicago 1871 features a brick building with a sign reading Burn Hocking Valley Coal. The caption notes the sign atop the burning structure, tying local coal heritage to a historic blaze.
Mrs Bertha Barker hosted the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union on Chestnut Street for a regular meeting led by President Mrs Sam Starkey. Reports showed 27 sick calls 29 bouquets 12 garments and more. The state convention is set for Oct 17 to 20 in Cincinnati and plans were announced to broadcast on WAIU at 9 am daily.
The W. E. A. Club met Friday evening at 455 Madison Street hosted by Mrs. Charles Scott. Mrs. Carl Linton won a prize and 18 members enjoyed a social hour and lunch served by Mrs. Cleve Hallet, Mrs. Henry Nutter, and Mrs. Carl Linton. The next meeting is August 18 at Mrs. Frank Andersons Myers Street.
Nelsonville reports A Richardson has secured the contract to conduct extensive repairs on the heating plants at Hollister and Greens Run schools.
Luckoff's, Inc., in Athens reports staff rose from twelve to seventeen this week, a payroll increase of 91 percent. Some new hires are part time under the President's Employment Agreement. The firm aims to expand payroll as hours and minimum wages rise for the recovery effort.
Mrs Gertrude Young and her son Gilbert moved their household goods to Montgomery West Virginia on Wednesday to establish a home there Gilbert has secured a new position in Montgomery
Mrs. Williard Webb of Toledo and Mrs. Ed Benson Needles California were honored guests as Mrs. L. D. Johnson hosted a 5:30 tea at the Dew House on Wednesday.
Merle Giddings aged 37 of Madison, Ohio faces assault and robbery charges after allegedly summoning a chiropractor to his home, claiming the wife was ill, and stealing 17 dollars. Dr. Lestie Kirtland filed the complaint in Painesville Ohio.
Woodrow Tippie of The Plains was fined 25 dollars plus costs after pleading guilty to stealing a shovel from Athens County supplies. An affidavit was signed by special investigator Peter Barrows. Tippie’s wife Wilma filed two additional charges including assault and battery and failure to provide for a minor. Tippie pleaded not guilty and posted 400 dollars bond on each charge.
Direct and work relief bill payments for the first half of July are now ready for distribution at Auditor J. Clyde Edmundson's office in Athens County. The announcement came today.
Chauncey reports eighteen mines operating today in the Athens district. The work report lists mines including Nos 15 78 49 24 9 28 107 and others, confirming extended activity across the local mining area.
A shuffled list of mining districts and sites includes Chauns eey Hocking Lick Run Black Diamond Poston No 6 Care bondale and Kimberly. The OCR reads like a locality inventory with scattered spellings and possible misprints.
In Greenland on Aug 10 Eskimo children nicknamed Col. Charles A. Lindbergh Tingmisar torssuag or big bird as a tribute to the famed aviator.
A sales pitch touts 8.8.8 as a decades proven tonic that boosts red blood cells and hemoglobin to restore strength and appetite. It cites scientific research and millions of users, noting two sizes at drug stores with the larger size offering better value and warns against switching brands.
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