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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1921
Page
3
Citizens in Nelsonville neglect lighting around street obstructions leading to near misses and lawsuits. A large sand pile on West Washington Street is cited as needing a red light at night to prevent serious accidents.
Miss Lucile Kaelin entertained Friday evening for her house guest Miss Mary McCormick of Wellston. A social evening ended with a delicious luncheon. Attending were Mr and Mrs Frank Freer, Leonard Cooley, Sherman Sprankle, Garrett Selby, Guy Barber, Stuart Hoodlett, Gene Shafer, Leiland Kreig, Freda Edington, Don Davis, Elizabeth Kaelin and Misses Mamie Ruscoe, Freda Smith and Clara Mulligan.
Mrs. Dave Davis and son Glen of Durwent spent last week with her sister Mrs. Campbell. Several families from Durwent and nearby towns visited relatives in Columbus and Glouster, with weekend turns to Logan, Toledo, and Lancaster.
The Outlaw Motorball team from Nelsonville lost at Alfred with a 19 to 3 score. Alfred's batteries were Robinson and Hardesty, while Nelsonville lined up Jenkins and Matheny.
Dick Waldy of Athens drew a fine of $10 and costs before Mayor McCune for being drunk.
Dr and Mrs C E Waters and their daughter Sarah traveled back to Chillicothe after staying with Mr and Mrs Ivan King as their guests.
The Citizens League invites all men and women to attend its meeting at the YMCA on Tuesday evening August 30. The group, now over a year old, emphasizes strict law enforcement and plans to field an independent ticket due to waning primary interest. It calls for good citizens to join and participate.
Glouster resident Miss Lena Wolfe eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs John M Wolfe of Trimble has accepted a stenographer job with Athens Lumber Co in the Glouster office. Walter Wienck and Joseph Oesm lak of Modoc were fined for liquor violations in Trimble court, each paying $300 and $200 respectively plus costs. The still was found under a vacant house in a hollow above Hunterdon. the constable secured a search warrant and went to the scene Thursday night.
Constable nabbed two men hiding in bushes as they delivered water to a house. A search uncovered a 15 gallon still, wash boiler, mash, fuel, and a tunnel to an underground room built for bootlegging. Both men pleaded guilty and were fined.
Representatives from the union and brick companies signed a wage scale in Columbus last week ending a dispute over union recognition. Some jobs gain pay while others fall, and operations resume with workers returning to full capacity at both Columbus and Trimble plants.
Glouster defeated the Hocking Valley All Stars from Nelsonville 2 to 1 on local grounds yesterday. The locals have developed into one of the fastest baseball machines in the region and are in good form.
Mr and Mrs John Gatchel depart for Barnesville for a homecoming and a week with friends. Jack Phillips spends the week in Columbus with his son in law and daughter Forrest Spencer. Pearl Walker and grandson of Amesville with George Walker of Trimble visit the Wellings. Leona Walker of Amesville visits cousins Flora and Leola Walker of Trimble.
Washington reports the Bureau of Standards warns natural gas users waste about a million dollars worth daily. Reducing gas pressure and adjusting stove burners can cut the annual loss of 150 billion cubic feet. Solid stove tops and standard burner height waste fuel. coal or wood may be needed later.
Rev. J. J. Tisdale announced a new union wage scale of 1.12 percent cents an hour for brick layers in Columbus. The agreement holds until April 1 1922 and resolves the dispute with contractors.
Logan reports that only fourteen applicants sat the teachers examination at L. H. S. auditorium, including renewal requests. Examiners will grade papers and announce successful candidates by Tuesday.
Relatives of the Snyder family gathered for their annual reunion at the fair grounds on Sunday. Attendees included several members traveling from distant locations and the day was enjoyed by all.
Emerson Shaw of Haydenville and Madeline Six of Logan wed this Saturday in Logan. Rev McCandlish officiated. Shaw, an engineer at Union Furnace, and his bride expect to make their future home nearby.
A red letter day for farmers included a Saturday picnic at the fair grounds with hundreds attending. Younger members competed in games and races while elders watched. After a picnic dinner the crowd gathered in the grand stand for a arranged program and speeches from grange and farm bureau officials.
Coroner David Stephens reported in Covington that the bodies of two babies, said to have been thrown from a moving automobile, were discovered in a road today. The infants, believed to be twins, appeared to have been born alive.
Mansfield August 29 Ohio's new parole and pardon board held its first hearing on applications and was expected to outline its policy for releasing prisoners.
Business and professional men show strong interest in a volley ball staged three times weekly behind the Bowen residence on North Market street. Talks begin on securing a winter venue, while indoor baseball gains favor though no indoor facility is available in the city at present.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Cline are moving to Mt. Vernon to establish their future home. Mr. Cline has secured government employment there, while Mrs. Cline, formerly Miss Ethel Hansel, is noted as the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Hansel of North High Street.
Frank Ricketts reported the death of his brother Benjamin Ricketts aged 86 who passed away Friday morning in McCuneville after a period of failing health. He was the father of Reverend James Ricketts former pastor of the Maxville M. E. B. circuit and an uncle of Congressman Edwin Ricketts.
The body of George Shurtz who died at Orland was brought to Logan on Sunday by undertaker L. C. Yocum and placed in a vault at Oak Grove cemetery.
Rev. J W Blair of the MRE church and Rev Hughes of Johnstown arranged an exchange of pulpits for Sunday. Rev Hughes spoke at the morning and evening services and attended the Tipton Bible class session.
Martha Kinder granted divorce from Winfield Kinder and custody of children Elsie Goldie Opal Merle and Winfield Jr with $40 monthly alimony. James Stephenson named receiver for Semi-Wellston Coal Co authorized to pump water from mines. Alice Hansel allowed to file petition in error against Ohio state after workhouse sentence.
Geneva August 29 United Press Henry Wood reports the League of Nations faces a crucial test as the league council meets in Reforma tion Hall to decide on the Silesian disputes and the future of the organization.
The article outlines how a solution pleasing England and France, Poland and Germany, or unanimous agreement are critical to the League of Nations. It warns that any failure could trigger withdrawals by major powers, while success would elevate the league to a premier international body.
F W Fenn secretary of the National Motor Truck Commission calls for a federal funded permanent maintenance plan for national highways. He proposes a regular patrol to repair breaks promptly, reduce repair costs and extend road lifespans, noting billions of passengers and millions of tons moved by auto and rail last year. He urges a central body to oversee highway upkeep across federal and local authorities.
A claim from McKee Drug Co promises a quick improvement in energy and weight for anxious, worn individuals after a short course of Bitro-Phosphate. The firm guarantees results.
A Moose picnic in Glouster attracted three lodges including visitors from Athens with applications to join once the charter arrives. A. J. Wallace presides Glouster Lodge No. 1197. Harland Adams leads the Junior Moose. Mrs. A J Wallace heads the Ladies League. District supervisor L H Duffield of Pittsburgh spoke on the Moose history begun in 1888.
Troop 2 Athens Boy Scouts, led by Roy L. Dupler, meets at 7 tonight in First M E church. Coaches Mackie class from M E Sunday school urged to attend along with former members. Dupler will discuss a new reorganization and potential financial backing from Athens Lodge of BPOE to boost the scouts.
The Baltic Sea averages a depth of about forty three yards, highlighting its notably shallow profile compared with surrounding seas. This shallow depth affects maritime navigation and coastal ecosystems.
Dublin interview with Michael Collins portrays him rejecting a plebiscite while insisting on Irish unity and continued resistance to English troop occupation. He cites Four Ulster counties opposed to freedom and warns war if demanded.
Everett C. Haughn of Columbus announces his marriage to Elsie Bauer from the Rhine banks in New York today. He recalls forgetting the fighting upon meeting his bride who arrived for the wedding. He cannot speak German but his bride speaks English well learned during the occupation army era.
John B Halsey of Long Bottom remains unfound after leaving his family at the Adiens County Fair grounds Friday morning. Described as 5'8" tall with a gray mustache, he wore blue serge trousers a gray coat a Panama hat a white shirt and tie. Police and family urge local residents to aid in the search noting past suicide attempts and possible wandering in nearby woods. The notice also includes unrelated Baltimore & Ohio railroad earnings figures for July and the first seven months of the year.
An American citizen was killed by Mexican bandits on Friday in Salina Cruz, state department announced.
The Nelsonville Lumber Company at Nelsonville Colorado is incorporated with capital of 50000 dollars by founders W Backus W L Hudson O C Sharp B F Parry and H L Largent in a formal filing.
Albany Aug 29 Representatives of the Paper Workers Union and International Paper Co will meet here Thursday to try to settle the strike that has dragged since May affecting most big mills in the country and Canada, with the International remaining unresolved.
A swarm of lacuste has been observed landing on a ship hundreds of miles from land, about 1,200 miles offshore, signaling unusual insect activity at sea.
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