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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1930
Page
2
Community notes mention telephone contact 412 W for society and classified ads and circulation. Local readers are urged to call for ordering services and assistance from an experienced representative.
The E. D. Neikirk Co novelty store on Public Square in Nelsonville was swept by a blaze at about 9 15 last night. Estimated loss to store and contents runs to about 12500 with insurance. Fire Chief Dana Windon and officers aided by volunteers fought three streams of water. a second floor window shattered and the adjacent Preston Dry Goods Store ceiling section fell. The cause is believed to be a short circuit or a rear gas stove.
Nelsonville officials warn residents not to run taps or hydrants during cold weather. The city has an electric detector to find leaks and open taps. Violations trigger fines and possible permanent shutoff of water services after repeated offenses. Regular tests will be conducted citywide.
The Hyperion Club meets Saturday afternoon at 2 oclock at the home of Mrs I J Eberle East Washington Street. Articles made by Columbus School for the Blind students will be displayed at this meeting.
Dr and Mrs Co Welch, Mrs Mabel Barnicut and daughter Jo attended a Ms D aderewski concert at Memorial Hall in Columbus. Several locals including Mrs Blanche Delphhne and Miss Lucille Coakley were seen in Columbus visiting relatives and attending events.
Boy Scout Troop 46 will meet at 7 PM at the American Legion Hall in Nelsonville. Most patrols report 100 percent attendance. six scouts were dismissed in the last month. Dues for 1931 are 50 cents for scouts and one dollar for officials. registrations must be mailed to Delbert Pugh in Marietta.
By December 15 every Scout must register or be removed from the troop. Scout Robert Riley is named Troop Chief Dispatcher with patrol duties. Tests continue tonight with a Court of Honor for Tenderfoot next Friday and a Court for Second Class the Friday after. Many candidates expected to pass Tenderfoot and Second Class ranks.
Mrs. Walter Wilson of Fayette Street hosted her bridge club on Thursday evening with a 6 o'clock dinner and guest Frances Bennett. High scores earned Mrs. Frank Jackson first and Mrs. Stacy Sharp second, with guest prize presented to Miss Bennett.
Six escaped inmates from Mattewan State Hospital near Beacon took six accomplices on the run to New York City. An armed trio overpowered eight guards and fled in a car, sparking a manhunt for the dangerous criminals including an acid killer and a pyromaniac.
In MIDDLEBOURNE West Virginia the Criminal Court jury debated the guilt of Raymond Pat Henry in the torture murder of Garland Bayles three. The jury remained deadlocked after five hours of deliberation. State witnesses described Bayles torn limb from limb and cast into the Ohio River amid an alleged drunken orgy on Little Grandview Island. James Dunn faces trial today for involvement. Clyde McBee set for Dec 8 and Charles Henry for Dec 16.
Columbus through December 5. Commanders conduct a statewide survey to identify areas most in need of new armories to replace unsatisfactory old or rented quarters. Adjutant General Arthur W. Reynolds announced the effort today.
In Logan on Wednesday evening the Knights of Pythias Logan Lodge elected officers led by Everett Jacoby named Chancellor Commander. Aaron Adcock was chosen vice chancellor and Raymond Goss prelate.
Paul Spears master of work, Harry Nill keeper of records and seals, P. M. Waugh master of finance, J. L. Martin master of exchequer, Gerald Lanning master at arms, Porter Heinlein inner guard, William Durant outer guard, Charles L. Adcock trustee.
In Steubenville Ohio William Martin a 30 year old Black man was sentenced to life in the Ohio Penitentiary for the murder of Mrs Rose Nixon a 30 year old Black woman Prosecutor Jesse K George had urged mercy The court found Mrs Nixon furnished Martin liquor and his drunken rage led to the killing
Mr and Mrs Dave Scurlock of Athens Ohio Route 6 appeal to editor and readers for Christmas help. They have eight children aged 2 to 10, husband earns about two to two fifty dollars a day when available, and two sons 12 and 14 lack shoes. They fear cold weather and long walk to school, request clothing and Santa gifts, propose Miss Ann Morgan the health nurse or the Mail Man as delivery contacts.
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