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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1927

Page

3

Nelsonville Football Team Honored by Rotary Club

Nelsonville high school 1927 football squad and coaches were guests of the Rotary Club for a dinner and program. H R Townsend Columbus commissioner of the state high school athletic association spoke on athletics, standards, and the role of sport in schools.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School O. O. Crawford Floyd Stone Rotary Club H. R. Townsend Columbus State High School Athletic Association Townsend State Athletic Association Superintendent Crawford Stone Wendell Howell Tommy Curran Carson L. Horton Hubert Hyde Harry West Rolland Harper Gilbert Dewhurst Carlos Linton Oscar Hartley Edward Stocklin Ralph Wright Paul Weltzheimer Edgar Norman Henry Norman Orin Mace Bernard Hawk Jack Powell Forest Lattimer Erle Washburn Charles Betts Clarence Huddy

Veteran Hocking Valley employee observes 74th birthday

HAS BIRTHDAY NELSONVILLE December 7 J B Hanning veteran Hocking Valley railroad employee in Nelsonville observed his seventy fourth birthday Monday He is the son of Mr and Mrs J B Hanning Chauncey pioneers with the father serving as general manager of the salt works He was born on his mother's 29th birthday J R B received a diamond pin a year ago from the railroad company for fifty years of service

Nelsonville J. B. Hanning Hocking Valley Railroad Chauncey J. RB

Medical meet discusses cancer and goitre in Nelsonville

Athens County Medical Society met Monday evening at Dr. A L Pritchards office in Nelsonville with twenty members present. Dr Andrew Crotti of Columbus spoke on cancer and goitre using lantern slides. Officers elected: C G Dew of Nelsonville president, Osborne of Athens State Hospital vice president, T A Copeland of Athens secretary treasurer, A L Pritchard of Nelsonville corresponding secretary.

Nelsonville Andrew Crotti Columbus Athens County Medical Society A. L. Pritchard Crotti C. G. Dew Osborne Athens State Hospital T. A. Copeland Athens

Esther class holds Christmas gathering at Mitchell home

Members of the Esther class met Monday evening at Mrs. Harley Mitchells home for a Christmas gift exchange. After the business session, refreshments were served. The gathering included seven guests and thirty-one members.

Esther Harley Mitchell

Past Chiefs of the Pythian Sisters Meet at Gibson Home

Past Chiefs of the Pythian Sisters gathered at Mrs. W. W. Gibson’s home Tuesday evening. Alice Green and Jogan gave two readings. Guests included Mrs. Certha Butt and Mrs. Marian Halleck.

Pythian Sisters W. W. Gibson Alice Green Jogan Certha Butt Marian Halleck

Miss Poverty to Miss Timidity Names for Charity Event

A list of titled young women including Miss Poverty and Miss Timidity appears for a three course luncheon hosted by a prominent hostess. The Esther class plans a Thursday noon church dinner with a candy and fancy work sale alongside. In Nelsonville Oscar Richardson, who went to Columbus for appendicitis surgery, is recovering favorably.

Flapperty Quantity Prosperity Esther The Christian Church Nelsonville Oscar Richardson Columbus

Haybron council to meet at Masonic temple tonight

Nelsonville report notes a stated meeting of Haybron council No. 119 R. and S. M. will be held this evening at the Masonic temple.

Nelsonville Haybron

East Parent Teachers to Meet Friday at East School

Nelsonville December 7 The East Parent Teachers association will convene at the East school building Friday afternoon at 3 o clock to discuss important business matters.

Nelsonville East Parent-Teachers’ Association

Boy Kills Mother and Wounds Two Near St Clairsville

In St Clairsville on December 7 a 15 year old, Andy Dyken, shot and killed his mother Mary Dyken 33 and wounded his father Nick Dycken and farm hand John Mordis after a school reprimand. Authorities hunted the youth.

ST. Clairsville U.P Andy Dyken Mary Dyken Nick Dycken John Mordis Mordis

Mystery of the Missing Millions in Remus murder case

In Cincinnati a Remus murder trial chapter questions what happened to the bootlegger’s fortune. Remus says his wife, with Franklin L. Dodge Jr., siphoned wealth from him, while prosecutors imply he kept control by placing millions with friends and attorneys to shield them from confiscation.

Cincinnati Remus George Remus Franklin L. Dodge, Jr

Makes Appeal At Ohio University For Mining Community Relief

A special student meeting at Ohio University convocation urged support for Athens charitable organizations aiding mining communities. Lawrence Jarvie led the session and introduced Carl Porter who described county school children’s hardships, followed by Dr. Einar Hansen outlining relief work. Students were asked to donate garments to Rev. Walter Ludwig’s office.

Athens Ohio University Lawrence Jarvie Carl Porter Einar Hansen School of Education Jarvie Walter Ludwig

Church Notes and Upcoming Christmas Music Plans

The Presbyterian study group meets weekly with The Adventure in America as tonight's topic and leaders including Mrs Sias Miss McVay and others. Dr A Y Wilcox announces December 11 Christmas music featuring the Ohio University Faculty String Quartet at 7 pm. Hood dinners start November 15 at 6 pm with speakers Dr Frank W Bible and Dr A S C Clark scheduled for January 12.

Presbyterian Church America A. B. Sias Emma McVay John Jagers George Putnam N. E. Mills Margaret M. Hanna FE. K. Smith A. Y. Wilcox Ohio University Brotherhood Frank W. Bible Chicago A. 8. C. Clark Evanston, HL

Charles De Molet Active in Florida Community Work

Lynn Haven Florida December 7 Charles De Molet well known former Athens Ohio businessman died in the early morning hours after a period of illness He devoted himself to Lynn Haven improvements and served the Chamber of Commerce Firemen Chautauqua Tourist Club and G A R groups with his musical talent and community efforts He will be sadly missed by many local organizations and residents.

Lynn Haven Fla Charles DeMolet Mr. DeMolet Athens Ohio Chamber of Commerce Chautauqua

McGregor Suit Over Refusal To Cook Was Defeated

In Glasgow Mrs. Thomas McGregor failed to secure support from her husband after she refused to cook or wash for him. The court rejected her attempt to compel protection or maintenance.

Glasgow Thomas McGregor

Canaan Farmer Institute Ends With Broad Support

The two day farmers institute in Canaanville Athens county closed Tuesday afternoon drawing many residents. The event featured farm and school exhibits and praised work by President F E Dorr county agent and church officials. Speakers KE Fleming and Mrs da A Durbinfi were commended along with the domestic science class led by Miss Hilda Archer who served meals.

Canaanville Farmers’ Institute Athens County F. E. Dorr Methodist Church KE. A. Fleming da A. Durbinfi Hilda Archer T. O. Kincade Florence E. Walton Pearley Gaskill

Negro freed after suspicion in junk dealer murder

Albert Russell of Middletown was freed after a judge instructed a jury to acquit him for lack of adequate testimony in the July murder of 65 year old junk peddler Jack Chorn. The court declared there was strong suspicion but insufficient evidence.

Hamilton Dec U.R Albert Russell Middletown Jack Chorn Clarence Murphy Common Pleas

Stricter OSU dance rules announced for winter quarter

Ohio State University restricts student dances with curfew at midnight and 1 AM social group limit. All coeds must register at 12:45 AM, parties must occur within Franklin County. Announcement made by Mrs. Esther A. Gaw, dean of women.

Columbus Ohio State University Council of Student Affairs Franklin County Esther A. Gaw Dean of Women

Water Accounts of City Paid Up Promptly

City water works records show 2100 accounts with only 12 delinquent, totaling $74.22 in debts. For the six months ending Nov 1, daily pumped water averaged near 00000 gallons, with October peaking at 28,023,000 gallons. During the Hewitt-Boden fire seven streams ran about ten hours, using less than 1% of reservoir capacity.

City Water Works G. W. Mason Glen Romine Romine Hewitt-Boden

Women students host monthly Ohio University meeting

Pyramid building folk dancing and skits will open a program for women students at Ohio University in Swing Hall Auditorium. The Woman's Athletic association leads the event with Dean Irma E. Voigt announcing Christmas YWCA work and Woman's League plans for the semester. Beulah MacCray speaks on a clothing drive for Hocking Valley miners' families.

Ohio University Swing Hall Woman's Athletic Association Irma E. Voigt University Woman's League Beulah MacCray Woman's League, 4 Hocking Valley

Rosary Head Tax Imposed by Free State Government

In Dublin the Free State government announces a 33 1 2 percent tax on imported rosary heads affecting religious goods trade and duties.

Dublin Free State

Ordinance 690 Ensures City Treasurers Deposits Banks In Nelsonville

Nelsonville Ohio council passes ordinance requiring all city funds held by the city treasurer to be deposited in banks within the city. The measure mandates publication every two weeks for two consecutive weeks inviting sealed proposals from local banks detailing deposit rates and terms.

Nelsonville Ohio State OF Sald City

City Ordinance Details Bank Deposit Bid Process

The text outlines a city ordinance establishing notice requirements for deposit bids from banks, opening and reading proposals at noon in the Mayor's Office, and awarding the deposit for two years to the highest bidder. It includes bond requirements, repeal of conflicting ordinances, and effective date provisions with signatures.

Ohio

Nelsonville Ordinance Regulating Prisoner Feeding

City of Nelsonville in Athens County Ohio enacts rules for prisoner confinement records and meal provision. The police chief must keep a written log with prisoner name offense charges arresting officer and confinement dates. Monthly the chief must report meal provisions and related costs to the city auditor.

Nelsonville Athens County Ohlo Ohio

Nelsonville adopts ordinance merging public service safety roles

Ordinance 684 amends Sec 2 of Ordinance 625 to merge director of public service and director of public safety duties, fixes a 1800 dollar annual salary, and requires bond of 5000 dollars. The measure, passed December 5, 1924, takes effect immediately in Nelsonville Ohio.

Nelsonville State OF Ohio

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