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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1928
Page
6
The East School annual Christmas bazaar hosted by the Parent-Teacher Association cleared $136.06. Programs ran in every room at 3 and 7 p.m. Teachers and PTA officers thank students, solicitors, and helpers for making the event profitable.
Seventy children from the Athens County Children's Home attended a Christmas party at the Athens Presbyterian Church. Ohio University students hosted as Santa, with entertainment by PE students and readings by Ruth Zimmerman and Neltie Harmon. Supper followed and gifts will be given to each child the night before Christmas.
The Retail Merchants Association says Athens stores will stay open until 9 pm Thursday and Friday and as long as needed on Saturday and Monday to help Christmas shoppers in Southeastern Ohio. A Santa visit for children under 14 is planned Thursday night, with the party allowing out-of-town residents time to shop after the event.
The Rev. Lloyd Evans preached at the Presbyterian Church in Nelsonville on Christmas morning. He emphasized the religious meaning of Christmas as the sun of righteousness arising over the world and urged believers to spread this light to others and to all parts of the earth, echoing the Star of Bethlehem.
Thirty two members of the Junior Choir under Miss Lou Shafer and Edith Stiers presented a Christmas program at the Presbyterian Church service in Nelsonville. The program included chorus numbers solos and duets with vestments and processional and recessional enhancing the service.
Nelsonville health commissioner Dr. 7 H Hyde told the State Health Department there are 56 flu cases in the city, all of a mild character, as of December 17.
Thelma Mills of Ohio State University visited here over Sunday with her parents, joining local residents for a family weekend gathering and campus sightseeing.
Charles Wesley Bates 79, longtime Nelsonville resident and former bank official, died suddenly of a heart attack at his daughter Mrs. P. W. Hickman’s home. He leaves a widow and daughter, a grandson, a late son Carl H. Bates, a sister, and is noted as a pioneer figure in local business and banking. Funeral set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at the West Washington Street residence.
In Nelsonville on December 17 the Degree of Pocahontas will hold its annual Christmas party and exchange of gifts at its regular meeting. Refreshments will be served from the penny march fund.
The King's Heralds met Mary Adaline Wilson Saturday 2 to 4 PM for a Christmas party. Four new members joined. Carol singing and readings followed, including recitations by Margaret Betts and readings by Steenrod, Corbin, and Han nahs. A piano solo, a duet of Silent Night, and gift exchange concluded the event with 14 members and four guests present.
The W C T U will hold its Christmas meeting with Mrs. Robert Huenefeld on Poplar Street Friday afternoon. Assisting hostesses are Mrs. C C Barker Mrs. Katzenbach and Mrs. Spencer. Mrs. Huenefeld leads the program and Mrs. Katzenbach leads the devotional. A feature will be a gift exchange.
The Homecraft Club was entertained Friday evening by Mrs. Margaret Bowers with a Christmas party. An exchange of presents and contests and games were enjoyed. Dinner was served to eight members and two guests, Mrs. Jennie Powell and Mrs. Naughton.
The Pythian Sisters will hold their November December birth day party as a Christmas party Thursday evening. Each member is asked to bring a gift and 25 cents plus her favorite dish.
Miss Ruth Kelch hosted a bridge club gathering Friday night with three tables in play. Miss Audrey Ailes captured high score while Misa Mary Pritchard earned the low score.
Mrs Belle Weymeuller died in a Columbus hospital after living in Nelsonville and New Straitsville. She leaves a brother F F Blackburn and sister Mrs C A Stover in Ohio, two sons Merle and Glenn. She was a member of the Eastern Star and White Shrine.
Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Weltzheimer visited Columbus today. Mrs. Joe Carr returned to Houston after being called by the death of her sister Miss Grace Patton. Mrs. S. S. Lane and Mrs. Clyde Vannetter and L. P. Rice were Columbus visitors. Joe Verity Jack Raybould Gail Blackburn Dow Bowers George Lowrey Rolland Mills and Mrs. J. L. Wilson spent time in Columbus with relatives or family. Ed Dewhurst and his wife were in Columbus to be with his ailing mother.
Lewis Prindle aged 59 died Saturday at his Bailey Run home. Funeral services were held today at Salem Church at 1:34 PM and burial followed in Salem Cemetery. He is survived by his wife Blanche and a son Herman of Barberton.
Chauncey Parent-Teacher Association holds its December meeting in the Chauncey High School Auditorium tonight led by president Mrs. Stella Cunningham. Committee members Mrs. Charlie Ogg Mrs. Fanny King and Mrs. Goldie Fielder prepared a strong program and expect good attendance. Superintendent H. R. McVay discusses thrift.
William Champlin Sr of Chauncey is hospitalized with severe burns on his right knee after bumping it against a gas stove at home.
A frightened hotel clerk sparked a failed robbery at the Hotel Olmstead in Cleveland last night when a lone bandit tried to reach the cashier’s cage. Police reported no injuries and are investigating the incident.
The Plains Parent Teacher Association will meet Tuesday at 7 PM in the Grade School Auditorium. A Christmas program is planned and Mrs Kimble of Athens will speak. Mrs John Lopez will chair the meeting and officials request strong attendance.
Tonight at 7 o clock Philippine Lodge 709 Knights of Pythias holds a regis meeting with expected strong attendance. New plans and suggestions will be offered and a luncheon will be served during the social. All members are urged to attend.
An Madrid dispatch says Pope Pius XI wishes to intervene in the Bolivian Paraguayan dispute but is hampered by the absence of a Bolivian minister in Rome and by Paraguay’s government not being strongly Catholic.
Fenton M. Johnson, 65, a nationally known hotel caterer and house manager of the Toledo Chamber of Commerce since May 1925, died here Sunday after a 10 day illness.
Chauncey, Dec 117. Lewis Prindle, 59, died Saturday at his home near the Chauncey Coal Company mine on Bailey Run. Cause of death was paralysis after three strokes. he had been bedridden about eight weeks. A former Salem resident, he leaves a widow and one son, Lewis Prindle of Akron. Funeral services were held today at Salem Church with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
The Loyal Woman's Bible Class of the Church of Christ will hold its annual Christmas meeting at the home of Mrs. Charles Bradfield on Converse Street Wednesday afternoon. The event features a gift exchange with Mrs. Floyd Nye, class president, in charge and Mrs. John Brewer as program leader. A strong attendance is expected.
Society notes report Daughters of Union Veterans convening at 7 pm in the I O O F Hall with initiation planned. Eastern Star installation for members and husbands includes a pot luck supper at 6 pm. Gleaners Class of the Christian Church met at Mildred Landis home for December session with 27 members, Christmas verses, a short play by five girls, exchanged gifts, and refreshments. next meeting set for the second Saturday in January.
Dr. 8. K. Mardis and Prof. H. F. Scott entertain the Tuesday Club at 196 East State Street with Mrs. W. L. Gard presiding. Her program on Relief Organization in Athens County follows supper at 7 o'clock.
Fish are conditioned to come for food when they hear a buzzer or when the water temperature slightly increases. The study notes training effects and potential implications for aquaculture and behavioral research.
Hobson Study Circle will host a Christmas party at 7 PM Tuesday at Mrs. Carl Ferguson's home 61 Sunnyside Drive. Mr and Mrs Harry Small and Mr Leroy Swartz of Mansfield were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Clinton at 77 May Avenue.
Mr and Mrs H B Nelson hosted a noon dinner at 66 Maplewood Drive in honor of Mrs Pearl Carr s birthday 21 Richland Avenue. Attendees included Pearl Carr Mabel Carr Charles Mills George Kahler Edward Lockard Phoebe Bess M Nelson Mary Carman Jennie Robinson Bill Nelson Leroy Nelson and other family members with pink rose bud decor from Mabel Carr.
William P. Higgins 66 a Lakewood flour salesman died Sunday night from apoplexy suffered soon after his arrest for attacking his wife with a hammer as she slept in their Cleveland area home.
Advices received today state that the UP Rebellion has broken out again in Afghanistan with reports reaching Calcutta. The development signals renewed unrest in the region and raises tensions for regional powers observing the situation.
East High School of Columbus defeated Nelsonville Greyhounds 39 to 15 at the local gymnasium. Burke and Cohen led visitors with strong shooting while the Greyhounds struggled from the line. The girls team also beat their opponents 34 to 18. Official John Longley of Ohio University attended.
County officers raided the Albany home of Orlando Reeves and seized between six and seven gallons of beer from a large jar. Reeves was arrested on a charge of possessing intoxicating liquor and jailed for arraignment in Justice Cari Porter’s court in Athens. A second Albany residence was searched with no liquor found. The raiding party included Sheriff Williams and deputies Wingett Heck and Ator.
Emerson Burson of Mechanicsburg was arrested by Sheriff Williams and Deputy Wilson Ator around 1 am Sunday on a charge of intoxication after residents complained a truck driver was causing a disturbance. He was brought to Athens and placed in the Athens County Jail awaiting arraignment later today.
In Cleveland on December 17 the special grand jury investigating election frauds was to return additional indictments naming election officials. The jury, which had been working with Attorney General Edward C. Turner, was expected to reveal more charges though whether any higher ups would be named remained uncertain.
Miss Flossie McCombs of Glouster was a guest at the end of the week of her parents Mr and Mrs Ashery McCombs. They also hosted Miss Mamie McCombs of Murray City as a guest last week.
Mrs W G Rice of Winchester Ky visits sister Mrs Robert Huenefeld in Gallipolis with Mr and Mrs Huenefeld and son Bob also present. George Slaughter is seriously ill at 83 Grosvenor Street suffering a brain blood clot. Ray Slaughter of Columbus and Ormand Slaughter of Springfield are in town after being notified of their father’s condition.
Hogs receipts 5,200 held over market steady to 20 higher with 290 to 330 lbs at 8.15 to 9.10 dollars and lighter weights around 8.35 to 8.75. Cattle and calves show steers 25 to 50 cents lower, beef grades 8.50 to 12.50, cows and vealers mixed, bulk stock and feeders around 9.10. Sheep receipts 100 steady with fat lambs around 14 to 15 dollars and fat ewes 4.50 to 6.50.
Hogs receipts total 600 at Toledo market with prices 15 to 23 higher. Heavies 8.25 to 8.65, mediums on ab workers 8.09, good pigs 7.75.
Hogs receipts 14 900 with a strong market. 250 to 350 lb hogs at 9 09.25 per cwt. 130 to 160 lb at 8 75. Packing sows noted. Cattle receipts 1 800 with steady market. beef steers 11 to 14.25. yearlings and heifers 11.50 to 14.50. beef cows 9.75. low cutters 4.50 to 6.50. vealers 16.50 to 17. Sheep receipts 7 000 up 40 to 60 higher. fat lambs up to 15.25. cull and fat ewes 6 25 to 7.
Butter steady with creamery in tube lots at 49 to 50 cents. Common stock discounted 2 to 4 cents. Packing stock No 1 35 cents, No 3 32 cents, No 3 25 cents. Butter fat 52 to 53 cents. Fresh gathered extra firsts 44 cents, Company firsts 40, seconds 35, nearby ungraded 42 cents.
Butter prices steady as receipts reach 6 206 with creamery extras at 50 percent. Eggs firm with total receipts 6 650 and a range of fresh and white varieties from Leary Wille and Pacific coast regions. Near mixed whites quoted 30 to 40 cents, fresh firsts 30 to 41/2 cents, western whites 32 to 45 cents, nearby browns 31/2 to 58 cents.
The notice lists butter and eggs priced per pound and by grade, with extras and firsts noted. Poultry items show heavy fowls at 28 to 28 cents, medium 25 to 26 cents, Leghorns 20 cents, springers 23 cents, and ducks and geese at varying cents. turkeys quoted around 38 to 60 cents per pound under express.
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