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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1931
Page
9
Experienced representative sought in Nelsonville area to manage classified ads and circulation tasks. Requires strong communication, organizational skills, and reliable transportation. Competitive pay with potential for advancement. Apply with resume and references.
In Nelsonville August 12 11 preliminaries produced J W Bul Hickman and G W Pearce as Republican mayoral nominees. Hickman led with 260 votes while L Tate Cooley trailed, and Pearce carried all nine precincts. Ralph Elliott and R C Cook won Republican nominations for City Auditor and City Treasurer respectively, with Scott unopposed for City Solicitor. Democratic results named Pearce for mayor and Glenn Keplar for at large, among others, setting November tickets.
Aug 12 election results show Andrew Allen winning the mayoral race with 286 votes to Lentz 76. Fred E. Brown tops Republican nomination for corporation clerk with 167 votes, while Sam Dunnett leads Democrats for board of public affairs with 49 ballots. Other city posts filled with multiple nominees appear on party tickets. In a separate incident on High Street, a fight ended with Lamborn seeking shelter before officers. both wounded were treated and Lamborn jailed for arraignment.
Futile break for liberty ends with police pursuit as state prohibition officer Tom Bush chases a suspect after an unannounced visit to a Ralph Lamborn residence. Bush sustains a hand cut while defending evidence and a gallon of liquor is saved. Lamborn is arrested and treated by a local physician.
Jacksonville Aug 12 relatives and friends gathered at the home of N M Kasler Wednesday night to celebrate his 80th birthday. A chicken dinner with trimmings followed by cake and ice cream capped the evening. Kasler remains active on his small farm and is one of two surviving siblings from a nine child family. attendees included Lydia Kittle Trimble and numerous Kasler relatives.
The August meeting at Trimble Shelton Missionary Society was led by Mrs. A. M. Rainey with devotionals on A Sense of Values from the Pearl of Great Price. A playlet God and the Census illustrated World Adventuring Through Books with Connie Brown, Flora Merritt, and Gertrude Rainey in key roles. Attendance was small due to sickness and travel. Refreshments followed.
A surprise gathering was held at the home of Miss Angeline and Deloris Zglenski. Music was provided by Angeline and Deloris Zglenski on violin, with Chubby Craig and Mr. Whaley on banjo. Refreshments followed and games were played.
John B. Vanderschott Kiwanis International Field representative spoke at the noonday luncheon at Hotel Gordon. Ralph Woods of Athens attended as a visitor. Andrew Chute Jr. led piano and won the attendance prize from C. F. Wallace.
The Loyal Daughters of the Church of Christ gather at Mrs. Ernest Jones on Walnut Hill Thursday evening at 5 30 oclock. All members are urged to attend this meeting and be present.
Members of the Loyal Women’s Class of the Christian Church plan a Friday picnic at Mrs. G. W. Lax’s summer home near Buckeye Lake. A special bus will depart Public Square at 7 a.m. Those not yet advised may call class president Mrs. Sam Starkey.
Earl Zuber, bound for Chagrin Falls, was guest of honor at a surprise party given Tuesday by Nelsonville High School Band members and leader Ward W. Hamm. The event moved from the Kerr lawn to the Imboden home due to rain. Zuber received a pen and pencil set, gifts presented by Mr Hamm, with 60 attendees including Mrs H E Zuber.
The W C T U met at the C D Shafer home with Mrs Anna Allen presiding in the president's absence. Reports showed 21 visits to the sick 39 bouquets 23 garments four pairs of shoes and hose six baskets of food and three meals given and 100 pages of literature distributed. The afternoon program discussed Education by Posters with papers by Mrs Barker and Mrs Tandal and a solo by Miss Allen.
Many households chart visits and trips with relatives in Ohio and neighboring states. Notable journeys include the Hochs en route from a motor trip to Kentucky Tennessee North Carolina and South Carolina and Elizabeth Linton and Frank Linton planning an eastern motor tour to Baltimore Washington and New York City.
Funeral services for Bernard Hawk 19 who died after carbon monoxide exposure in Logan will be held Thursday at 2 p m at the Christian Church in Nelsonville. The Rev H A Sayre will officiate and burial will be at Greenlawn.
The County Convention of the W. C. T. U. will convene September 17 at the Christian Church in Cheun ceey with plans for a noon picnic dinner.
The W B A holds a regular meeting at 7 PM in the Junior Order Hall, then a social hour with refreshments.
Mrs John Keller of 440 West Washington Street hosted the Christian Culture class of the United Brethren Church in Logan on Tuesday evening. Guests included Mrs William Loomis of Logan Mrs Donald Johnson and Mrs Earl Harmony of this city. A picnic dinner was served at six o'clock for thirty five members and guests.
Co. P. Wolfe announces a reunion for descendants of the late Christopher Wolfe to be held Sunday August 23 at the Lancaster Fairgrounds. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
The Band Boosters Club will run a lawn fete Saturday evening in the yard at Central School, with plans for the community event conveyed by school officials.
The Playshop Players directed by Vincent Jukes present Cock Robin an Elmer Rice and Phillip Barry three act mystery at Alumni Memorial Auditorium Thursday night at 8 30. The plot follows a planned daylight murder amid a crowd and the audience watches the entire crime unfold with 18th century English settings and costumes. Prof Harold Evans and Orson Kinsley return to oversee production with Kinsley handling lighting.
The Empress Eugenie cocked hat style disrupted the dress industry in St. Louis as manufacturers scrapped unfinished lines. Michael Levy, convention style pageant director, said manufacturers plan six months ahead and faced widespread retooling to match the new hat fashion.
The Toledo city council approved a memorial urging the Federal Farm Board to grind 260,000,000 bushels of wheat into flour for distribution to the needy as part of local poor relief. The resolution passed unanimously.
A speech by Lord Moynihan and remarks by ROYAL 8S. COPELAND warn against unscientific cancer cures. Early detection and timely surgery improve outcomes, while fear of operation leads to delayed treatment and poorer chances of recovery.
Answers to health questions note blue eye rings may signal weakness. seek doctor guidance. Brushing teeth vigorously does not injure enamel though avoid irritations. Persistent heavy eye forehead sensation may come from sinus disturbance. ensure nasal passages are clear and no catarrhal tendency.
A 21 page pamphlet dated Aug 17 1883 in Athens attorney W E B Peters possession is to be given to Baltimore and Ohio Railroad archives. The Marietta and Cincinnati Railroad traced routes via Blanchester Chillicothe Athens Canaanville and Marietta with later extension to Wheeling and a 1870s branch to Parkersburg. The Belpre and Cincinnati line preceded it, and Athens served as a key stop in 1840 1845 1851 consolidations. The Athens engine visit of 1856 drew large crowds and fare for Cincinnati West Marietta trips was 5.50. The Grand Opening of the railroad in 1857 drew over 500 spectators and the pamphlet notes the project cost about 1 502000.
A 19th century pamphlet details a Staffordshire to Great Lakes iron rail purchase totaling 11 400 tons, financed with cross ties and buildings costs. It notes William P. Cutler as president and Archibald B. Walker on the board, plus a local incident where Mrs Adaline S Currier Brown contested ROW land on Race Street Athens.
Four 4-H clubs at the R. KR. Barker farm near New Marshfield followed a tribe system of camping this week. On Monday night I. Fr. Greenman from the Ohio State Museum spoke on pre historic Indian life and customs. Tuesday afternoon Margaret Moore of Springfield spoke to campers on temper.
Heavy rain influenced camp enrollment at the Athens Hocking County 4H Club encampment with about six boys and girls enjoying activities. Paul Fankhauser from Ohio State University leads campcraft lessons while Miss Lucile Smith teaches picture making. County agents H T Johnson and Harold Chambers oversee the camp with visiting restricted to Thursday and Friday nights for the best interests of campers and visitors.
The Pidasanton group met for the sixth time on August 10 at leader Alton Haning's residence. Attendees included Kirmit Maning Virte Haning Russell Sewel Cleo Thomas Kennith Lomas Archer Eggleston Wilford Tipple and John Wesley Same with one visitor Ruth Egeodieston. The next gathering is set for Thursday August 13.
In Columbus an accident report describes fifteen miles away a derailment. Cab drivers rushed to the scene, raising fares as they ferried passengers through fields and ditches to reach the wreck, shouting orders and aiding the crowd as the brakeman signaled.
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