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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1931
Page
3
Nelsonville groups plan a 6:30 meeting at the American Legion Home for all church charity committees and others interested in Christmas charity work. Local organizers from multiple congregations attend to coordinate efforts.
An installation team from New Lexington High School formed a Home Economics Club chapter at Nelsonville on Wednesday evening. Gladys Glum supervised the work. 26 Nelsonville High School girls were initiated under Margery E. Rutledge. An informal service followed by an aubet supper marked the event.
Theodore Brown of Detroit visits his parents Mr and Mrs Lan caster Brown. Mrs Ruth Russell is seriously ill at home. Mr and Mrs August Fiddler announce the birth of a daughter. Mrs T W Wallace and son Tommy and Mrs Blanche Collins visit Athens. Mrs Gladys Lemon of Shawnee visits Ruth Russell. Thomas Garlinger returns from Steubenville.
Local newspaper note emphasizing classified ads and circulation services with contact 412-W for an experienced representative and staff correspondent H Bartlett available for local society updates.
Mrs Meda Kirkendall is in Mt Carmel Hospital Columbus for treatment. Mrs Ed Rittermyer is in serious condition. Mrs Frances Rettemyer 38 wife of Edward Rettemyer of Buchtel died Thursday at St Francis Hospital Columbus. Funeral 9 AM Monday at St Patrick Church Buchtel with Rev Carney. Burial in Buchtel Cemetery. She leaves husband four daughters and a son Edward J who preceded her death.
Buchtel Parent Teacher Association set final plans for a bazaar to be held Saturday December 12 at the Buchtel Opera House. An orchestra will provide music for the dance. First and Second Grades presented the meeting program with the Toy Band in new uniforms.
Nelsonville High School Girl Reserves announced a bake sale at Wilson Brothers Grocery Store on Saturday to raise funds for a Christmas dinner party for the city’s poor children. Miss Mary Lou Hudson leads the sale with cakes candies and pastries.
Police in Manila arrest 214 persons in an alleged plan to attack authorities and start a rebellion. Leaders reportedly planned an assault Thursday night with leaks revealing the plot. Many detainees are said to be members of the Tangulan organization involved in the scheme.
James H. Loomis 82 died early Thursday at his Union Furnace home. Funeral services set at Union Furnace U B Church Friday at 12:30 p m with Rev Arbelle officiating. Burial at Greenlawn. He leaves wife Mary Loomis and three sons.
L. E. Judd resigns after 22 years as editor of The Times-Press Akron Ohio and is succeeded by Walter M. Morrow of Cleveland.
Nelsonville December 11. A cornet solo by Joe Galvin will open the Young People's Society meeting at 6 pm Sunday. Miss Eleanor Woodard will read Scriptures and Robert Vore will tell the story of Samuel.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Poston of Athens spent Thursday with the latter's uncle C. E. Ogg and family. Mrs. Mert Wickham was in Columbus today. Mrs. George Butts and her son and daughter visited in Columbus today.
Rev W L Eabs of Lancaster will preach at the Independent Holiness Church located at the corner of Poular and Watkins Streets in Nelsonville on Sunday December 13 at 7 pm.
Miss Mae Linton entertained her bridge club Wednesday night at her home on Grover Street. Guests included Miss Mary Devol and Miss Adeline Ray. First high score prizes went to Miss Mary Louise Pritchard and Miss Adeline Ray.
The Ohio Bell Telephone Co girls held their annual Christmas party in the exchange social rooms. A gift exchange and a four course dinner preceded bingo with prizes won by Mrs Keyes Dora Matheny and Emma Connors. Attending were Sylvia Matheny Minnie Laughlin Emma Connors Frances Somers Dora Matheny Florence Hick Charlotte Hubble Louise Ray Mrs Eddie Keyes Columbus and Miss Edna Laughlin.
Mrs Helen Verity and Miss Lucille Verity hosted friends at 431 Madison Street in compliment to Mrs Clayton Scheide Jr Logan visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Johnson. The social evening included a two course luncheon served by the hostesses.
The Missionary Society of the Christian Church met at Mrs. Helen Mechem’s home with 30 members and 12 guests. Miss Bertha Parks, state secretary and China missionary, spoke on her work among the Chinese. The program included solos by Alice Mechem and Miss Margaret Scott, and a duet by Betty and Jane Figgins.
Nelsonville relatives report Mrs Earl Campbell is recovering satisfactorily from a surgical operation at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus. The article notes guests Trimble and Mrs. Mechem along with Mrs. Blanche Juniper and Maude Figgins sharing talks and a social hour with refreshments.
Toledo report says August Basilius 58 died from bullet wounds after a triple shooting that killed his wife Henrietta 59 and her brother Fred Warnke 74. He reportedly stated during hospital guard duty that two men got them.
Daily sales of automobile license tags rose as the local registrar reports 46 licenses sold yesterday the first day 1932 licenses could be used. The largest order came from a local wholesale house for nine passenger car nine truck and one trailer license. Total cost for the company exceeded 217.75 compared with 1931 rates. The registrar David Johnson said offices stay open Saturday night to 9 o clock.
William J. Ruof an Akron executive vice president at First Central Trust Company was jailed on embezzlement charges after shortages near 400000 were found. He denied the charges at a preliminary hearing as the bank remained insured.
United Press exclusive poll of half the Senate reveals 48 opinions opposing foreign debt cancellation. Bi partisan sample spans party lines and personal leanings, reflecting a sharp debate in the current Congress following President Hoover’s moratorium and foreign affairs policy.
United Press survey of 48 No, 1 yes, 3 doubtful, 1 non commit on debt cancellation across 96 senators. While most favor a firm no, some senators see possible reduction or cancellation if Europe disarms, led by Foreign Relations chair Hora who would link debts to reparations for disarmament.
The report notes a lone affirmative vote by Senator Copeland of New York for reparations cancellation, tied to conditions. It cites two doubtful senators Walcott of Connecticut and Smith of South Carolina, who would back cancellation if it promoted job recovery or if collection seemed unlikely, signaling tariff era discomfort over prospects of repayment.
Governor George White told the American Greek Society chapter in Cincinnati to dig into pockets for relief now and curb suffering. He warned that future government philosophy must prevent the conditions that caused misfortune.
The state begins tagging fall stock to study stocking value migration growth and pollution effects in Ohio waters. Over 6 000 fish across 124 species are marked to track sanctuaries length groups catch rates and water suitability. Fishermen are urged to report marked fish to the division of wildlife or through game protectors.
Community notes show Cheshire Baptist and Methodist churches listing service times. Baptist Church holds Sunday morning worship at 10 30 and evening services with a weeknight prayer session. B P U at 7. Methodist Ladies Aid meets with Mrs Bly Thursday. prayer meeting at 7 and Sunday service at 9.
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