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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1930
Page
3
Fragmentary society column and classifieds snippet urges readers to call 412-W for an experienced representative. Text mentions Nelsonville and vicinity and staff correspondent H. Bartlett.
At a waited meeting the Nelsonville City Council adopted a resolution to transfer funds across departments to enable the city Auditor to finish the year’s work. No action was taken on purchasing a posting machine for electric light and water. A vacancy in Council due to President I E Beard’s death may be filled by appointment by the mayor, per City Solicitor Fred Scott, who notes the president pro tem does not succeed automatically. Mayor Hickman will confer with Council on the appointment later.
A series of holiday visits extend across Columbus and surrounding areas as families host relatives over Christmas. Notables include Mr and Mrs Clarence Pospichel with baby, Mr and Mrs Ed Keyes, Mr and Mrs J F Morrison with Dorothy, and others visiting from Dublin Ohio Mason City Findlay Lancaster Sharon Cleveland Athens and Logan. W W Kelly Jr shows slight improvement after weeks of illness.
Mrs. Frank Jackson entertained her bridge club Monday evening at her East Washington Street home. A 6 o'clock dinner preceded three bridge tables. Mrs. Benson Preston won the first high trophy, while Mrs. W. W. Hyde did not place.
Nelsonville reports the Stacy Sharp Advertising Co has posted 23 posters as part of a national effort to boost farm product consumption and improve the wheat situation. Posters urge Eat more farm products and you speed industrial employment and Until farmer is successful industry will not be fully employed.
Mrs Tillie Evans faced charges of shooting with intent to kill and appeared before Mayor Hickman. She pleaded not guilty, waived preliminary exam, and was held to the grand jury under a $2000 bond. Relatives say Foster Tolliver, shot after a quarrel at Evans home, remained in serious condition at Cherrington Hospital.
Nelsonville High School hosts Chauncey in the first home game after three road contests. The Greyhounds, buoyed by a 28-18 win over Pomeroy and a 22-21 OT victory vs New Boston, seek a strong start. the Lady Greyhounds face Chauncey girls, aiming to rebound after a 4-24 loss to Pomeroy.
Harold Campbell, 19? son of Eugene Campbell of Kimberly, suffered the loss of his little finger and part of his right hand with severe forearm lacerations when a derailed loaded mine car wheel caught him outside the Kimberly Mine. He slipped while guiding the car and was treated by Dr. W. A. Hyde before being sent home.
Twelve seaplanes under Minister Italo Balbo departed Kentira in French Morocco bound for Villa Cisneros over 1,000 miles away. The fleet aims to skip stops en route to Ro lama Portuguese Guinea before attempting a trans Atlantic flight to Natal Brazil with four squadrons.
Lena Snowden was granted a divorce from William Snowden by Judge I. G. Worstell in Athens County Common Pleas Court. She cited extreme cruelty in her petition. James Blackford was pardoned by the same judge after a charge of possession of intoxicating liquor returned no conviction.
Santoy, once a flagship model mining town built by Sunday Creek Coal Co, is being dismantled as houses and even the Sayre to Santoy rail line are sold for scrap. Mines at Santoy declined years ago and the company plans further extraction from Mine No. 9 amid poor roads and a nearly deserted village.
An automobile owned by J. Wolsington of 196 East State Street was reported stolen Sunday morning and later recovered after being abandoned near a Marietta Avenue resident’s home.
Illinois defeated Wabash College 13 to 8 in Champaign. Captain Bud Harper led Illinois with three field goals and free throws as the Illini mounted a tight defensive effort holding opponents to three field goals.
City officials handling relief for unemployed families received a request from a woman at the Safety Director McKinniss office for a tank of gasoline for her automobile.
Toledo Red Men beat the Dayton Kelleys 24 to 20 in Lorain. Lou Spindell of Toledo led scorers with six field goals. The Red Men plan a rematch tonight in Sandusky.
Frank Topsail was arrested at his Bone Hollow home Sunday evening by Police Chief George Bateman and arraigned in mayor's court on an intoxication charge. He pleaded guilty, fined $10 plus costs, and jailed when unable to pay. Floyd Bryan also pleaded guilty to intoxication at arraignment and was fined $10 and costs.
Primary Department pupils gathered for a Monday evening party in the church social rooms. Miss Ruth Kelch led activities while Mrs. E. J. Kessinger and Miss Margaret Johnson read Christmas stories. Children recited poems and sang carols as mothers joined in. Gift boxes of candy were given. about 106 attendees.
Nelsonville December 23 L W Wright of West Washington Street fractured his left shoulder in a fall at his home on Sunday.
Nelsonville reports the marriage of Mabel Johnson to O A Hanlin of Lancaster. The ceremony occurred in Covington Kentucky on April 26 1930. After January 1 the couple will reside in Lancaster.
A dance is announced at the Lennon Home on Christmas Eve to raise funds for the Legionnaires relief effort. Proceeds will aid toy distribution to needy city children and the public is invited to attend.
A 7:30 PM Friday game at Glouster High School Gym features Hollister versus Glouster Independents to raise funds for wiring Madison School Building. Proceeds support the local Parent Teacher organization in this community charity event.
Glouster bows to a community Christmas tree event at Depot Square tonight at 6 30. Santa Claus sent a large shipment of candy ready to hand out to every child within reach. A brief program by the Kiwanis Club precedes the distribution of several hundred sacks of candy by Santa and helpers.
A Christmas program is planned for Wednesday night at the Bishopville Church featuring several community participants. A Christmas tree will be included and treats will be given to the children.
GLOUSTER December 28. Vern Six, 17 years old, was trapped beneath slate at Derthick Mine No 10 last Friday. He suffered a crushed right hip and an ankle injury. return to work will be delayed for some time.
Forty five sacks of mail were sent from the Glouster Postoffice last night in addition to the regular outgoing mail. The extra bundles consisted mainly of Christmas packages to distant friends and relatives.
Alex Root the Athena County superintendent of schools and Linecott attendance officer meet in Columbus with Ohio State Department of Education officials for a conference. This high level gathering focuses on attendance policies and statewide education standards.
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