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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1928
Page
3
Copper thieves removed about 1500 feet of wire from the Nelsonville Brick Company property between Friday and Monday, as reported this morning in Nelsonville.
Telsonville notes Rev Charles Wesley Hoffman's New Year address at the Methodist Church on the theme No Return. He urged Christians to avoid worldly entanglements, depart from iniquity, and journey into a year with no return to past sins or life choices.
Mrs. L. Wilson has returned after a several days visit with relatives in Columbus.
Nelsonville’s Greyhounds were routed 31 to 14 by Salem, Ohio at home as Ludinger Guilford and Smith led a sharp visitor attack. Nelsonville's Jewett and Hartley each scored four. In the opener, Nelsonsville girls beat Haydenville 32 to 20, with Norman pacing local scoring. South High of Columbus visits next Saturday January 5.
Nelsonville chief Jack Pearson says all motorists with old license plates will be arrested tomorrow January 1. He also announced a drive on one light automobiles and urged motorists to inspect lighting systems before night trips.
Soot falling on the shingle roof is believed to have started a fire at M. P. Ohlinger’s Chestnut Street home yesterday afternoon. A small hole burned near the chimney before the fire department used chemicals to extinguish the blaze.
An assistant at the Guggenheim laboratories in New York was found dead from cyanide. Police seek James Baker Becker, 22, a former employee, after a bottle of poison was found in his room and he disappeared following the crime.
Nelsonville news notes that New Year’s Day Masses at St Andrews Church mirror Sunday times with 7:30 AM first Mass and 9:30 AM second Mass. Benediction follows the second Mass. Rev Father Eugene Owens urges residents to commit to punctual church attendance in the New Year.
The Past Chiefs of the Pythian Sisters will meet Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock at the home of Miss Bertha Howard.
The Homecraft Sewing Club was entertained by Mrs. Alma Ruscoe on Friday evening. Members Mary Linton Muriel Traugh Florence Lash Cora Tigner Elma Porter Margaret Bowers and Telonia Tigner shared lunch. Next meeting will be with Miss Muriel Traugh on January 11.
Miss Gay Ervin entertained the Pollyanna Class of the Christian Sunday School at her Poplar Street home Friday evening honoring Miss Hildreth Merz and Miss Hazel Pansey of Detroit. Mrs. Claude Cranmer, class teacher, and class members attended. Luncheon followed a pleasant evening of contests and music.
The Berean Bible Class in Nelsonville announces 1929 officers led by President George Beagle and Vice President George Brady. Secretary Sam Starkey and Treasurer Frank Betts are listed, with Rev. K H M McCorkle continuing as teacher. New officers assume duties next Sunday.
Miss Mayme Keplar is in Columbus visiting Mrs Ed Hall for a social call.
James Hartman, a Kimberly Mine No 2 worker, was injured Saturday when slate toppled on him. He was taken home on Madison Street for medical treatment after the accident in injured Nelsonville.
The city board of control purchased a new International one ton truck for the public service department. Local agent Guy Barber offered the low bid of 1020 dollars and delivery was immediate. The old service truck will be replaced with the new chassis, with the bed kept, and sold truck brought in as part of the swap. Shafer's News stand cash register was robbed last night. about 14 dollars taken with entry from the rear.
Ernest Delong aged 32 died Sunday at his Doanville home. Funeral services take place Tuesday at 2 PM in Doanville with burial at Greenlawn. He is survived by his wife and one child. Mr and Mrs C W Gibson of Delaware and Mr and Mrs C M Gibson of Columbus had spent Christmas with the Gibsons.
Blaine M. Tuxhorn a Kansas City pilot plans to fly a tiny 60 horsepower monoplane at Marshall Missouri in a bid to set an endurance record competing with the Army Air Corps big tri motor Question Mark. He has designed a loop device to recover fuel cans and food from the ground during flight and the Question Mark will refuel from other aircraft overhead.
The monthly Friendship Bible class of the Church of Christ Sunday school in Chaucey, originally set for Wednesday evening, is postponed to the same week’s Wednesday. Illness among members is given as the cause. Miss Leota Blackford will host a dollar social at Mound Street.
William Champ, Sr., of Chauncey, sustained injuries to his right foot and leg when slate fell at the Chauncey mine on Friday. The slate cut through his gum boot, causing a flesh wound, two weeks after recovering from a leg burn incurred at home.
Chauncey, Dec. 31. The funerals of two influenza victims were held today. Theodore McConaha 24 died at home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. Hiram McConaha with services at 10 a.m. Rev. Gus Graham officiated and burial was in Nye cemetery. He leaves a brother Lute and sister Deborah Coleman. Orda Rutter 6 son of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Rutter of Sand Ridge died with services at 2 p.m. at the family home and burial in Hilltop cemetery. He is survived by four brothers and grandparents.
Mr. and Mrs. Garrison Hamilton of Middleport visited Chauncey guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Hamilton. Hebert LeMasters of Columbus, formerly of Beaumont, stayed with Nellie Jones and relatives. Clyde Ferrell and Curtis Lock from Columbus visited Chauncey at the James Lock home. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Osborne and Millie Osborne with Hal Osborne traveled to Athens to visit Harry Noble's family.
The Chauncey Dover High Alumni dance was well attended Friday night at the Knights of Pythias hall in Chauncey. Music was provided by the Don Figgins orchestra of Chauncey.
Miss Elizabeth Christian of Hocking married George Allen of Zanesville on a Saturday afternoon in the Church of Christ in Chauncey. The bride is daughter of Mrs Emma Garrett of Frazyburg and the groom is son of Mr and Mrs John H Allen of Zanesville. They plan to live in Zanesville. Sister Mrs Ethel Johnson of Hocking witnessed the ceremony.
Chauncey Mine No 25 of the Manhattan Coal Company did not operate today. The mine has worked six days in the last two weeks due to a lack of orders, according to reports.
Miss Catherine Curran of Cincinnati guests in the city. Mrs. Ruth McSherry returns from Xenia after Christmas with children. Mrs. R. M. Henry visits Columbus. Mrs. L Seidenfeld and her daughter depart Murray City for weeks in St. Petersburg Florida. Mrs. B. S. Lane attends a bridge tea in Columbus. Fred Love and his son return to Cincinnati after illness in the family. Mrs. Frank Betts visits relatives in Columbus. Earl Jackson returns to New York City after visiting his parents. Mrs. C. A. Stover and daughter Lillian stay in New York City with Glen Weymueller. Mrs. Edward Wylie and children return home to Cambridge after visiting her parents. The Rev. and Mrs. K. H. McCorkle and daughter Oliven return from Martins Ferry. Mrs. Clyde Cranmer and daughter Elizabeth in Athens. Mr. and Mrs. Foster Juniper of Akron holiday guests.
In Nelsonville on December 31 the Dit chers Tramps host the YMCA boys in a senior high gym game at 8:45 p m A preliminary YWCA girls play Chauncey at 7:45 p m at the same high school building.
Four men tried a friendly game when the hold up began. Peter Cardone and companions faced bandits in a gunfight that left two attackers dead. Cardone was wounded and two friends were killed. Marjorie Courtney of Columbus is visiting grandparents Mr and Mrs Harvey Courtney in Beauront.
James Clark, 75, died at 3 a.m. at the home of his daughter Mrs Elva Mee Graner 38 Central Avenue of Brights disease. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. He leaves another daughter Mrs Maude Strosnider Colorado and a son Wiam Clark Oklahoma both ill.
Pasadena Calif Dec 31 U P The University of California is a decided favorite to win the Tournament of Roses game New Year's Day against Georgia Tech Bettors across Southern California quote 10 to 7 odds California's two ties compared with Techs nine victories and no defeats or ties is the main basis for the betting outlook.
Beginning Tuesday evening January 1 the regular meeting of Nelsonville Lodge No. 543 B P O Elks will start at :30 past the usual seven thirty. A short lodge session will be followed immediately by a bridge party.
A reform effort to create a rural police force advances to the Ohio legislature. Led by the Ohio State Grange and the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation, it now counts backing from the Ohio Bankers Association the Ohio Chamber of Commerce and several women’s clubs and conservation groups.
A draft proposal from C. As Dee legislative group within the Grange outlines a new system framework. The plan discusses organization, governance structure, and potential reforms to improve efficiency and member participation.
A report notes a governor’s demand for the return of Charles O. who is in charge of passing a check, dated April 8, 1928, involving Indian affairs and a requisition to Governor Dens.
An unstated Gainsborough portal, sought by art collectors, was acquired by L. M. Wiest of Piqua Ohio from the John Lave Galleries for a reported price of 65000.
E R Lash Jr is the outlet of the piece about Captain 2 B Alien that appeared in the At Messenger Sunday magazine section. A misunderstanding led some to think the article was by another person, but it was planned this morning.
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