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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1927
Page
3
Fifty five gallon still and four barrels of mash seized by State Prohibition officers and deputies in a mine raid at Jobs. Less LaFollette of Buchtel arrested for intoxication and possession in Trimble mayor’s court, held for county jail arraignment. whisky and bottles found at his home.
Grisso described five great life events of Jesus during the church revival in Nelsonville. He spoke of Jesus emptying himself for humanity, resisting temptation, Gethsemane submission, the crucifixion and finish of sin, and the victory over death through the gospel. The service featured songs reflecting each scene.
Carl Groff of Lancaster pleaded guilty to reckless driving after failing to observe stop regulations on the public square and Washington street. Mayor L J Eberle fined him $25 and costs, noting city vehicular rules apply to all bus operators and parking spaces on the square may be reconsidered to prevent preferential routing.
Feb 3 report details Mothur Red Men basketball vs Y M C A at Nelsonville High Gym Friday. Y M C A squad lost 41 37 to this team at McArthur last Friday. Nelsonville lineup listed Crab tree Steenrod Raybould Shirley Bowers Smith Silcott Howearth Campbell Whyte. A preliminary at 7 30 features New Marshfield girls against Y girls.
Nelsonville February 3 The West Parent-Teacher Association plans a regular meeting Friday at 3 pm at the West school. Mrs Dave Gorsuch will present a chapter from the study book and the mothers will stage the play There Haint No Trains Today with special music.
Woman Elizabeth Valdeaux is reported to have died suddenly in Brussels after a long period of silence mentioned in the obituary note. The brief item notes her long absence and sudden passing, with limited details available from the fragment.
Nelsonville city board of education held a special meeting Tuesday evening to arrange payment of teachers and current bills. An increase in salary from 30 to 40 dollars per month was voted for William Linn, the truant officer.
Nelsonville Feb 3 Aged resident David Davis 65 died Wednesday night at his home in Buchtel Funeral services set for Saturday at 1 pm at the Baptist church in Buchtel Burial planned at Ebenezer Cemetery He is survived by his son John.
Nelsonville resident Slater 87 died in Athens on Wednesday. Funeral services set for Friday at 2 PM at daughter Mrs. W S Lewis residence East State street Athens. Burial at Greenlawn. He is survived by three sons and two daughters.
Miss Elizabeth Carr of Bethany college has been elected captain of the college girls basketball team. A Nelsonville High School graduate and former local star, she now resides in Wellsburg West Virginia.
Nelsonville report says Dr. and Mrs. Gilbert Love of Columbus depart with Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Dillman aboard a private car for a California wedding trip of six weeks. The telegram was received by Mr. and Mrs. John Love this morning.
Members of the Faithful Martha class of the Methodist church met at Mrs. Wesley Hawk’s home on Chestnut street Monday to finish quilts. Sixteen quilts were completed. Mrs. T. J. Davis reported a substantial net from the sewing program and said the money will be added to the church building fund.
The young women of St Andrews church held a euchre party at the parish hall on Wednesday evening. Nine tables of players participated. Refreshments were served. High score for the women was Mrs. M. L. Rosser and for the men Earl Baker.
Mrs Sarah Delaney and Mrs Helen Baker with son Leonard of Cleveland visit sister Mrs Evelyn Auflick at 161 Charles Street. Mr and Mrs Harry Rose of Buchtel announce the birth of a daughter named Patricia Ruth, mother formerly Ruth Davis.
Miss Bertha Howard hosted a Wednesday evening gathering for past chiefs. Mrs. Clara Bateman presided over the business session and a two course luncheon was served to members including Mrs. Myrtle Eddy, Mrs. Beile Lancaster, Mrs. Stella Davis, Mrs. Emma Gibson, and Miss Louise Pearce among others.
A called meeting of the Woman's Community club will be held Friday at 2 PM at Mrs. L. A. Whitmore's home. Attendees will discuss plans for spring work.
Mrs James Kuhn Mrs Thomas Murphy and Mrs Frank Murphy hosted a miscellaneous shower at Grover Street home for Mr and Mrs John Evans Georgia Steenrod. Thirty seven guests attended and received many useful gifts with lunch served late.
The Junior Home Guards will gather Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Fred Voigt for their meeting.
Announcements report the January 29 wedding in Van Wert of Miss Flo Palmer and Mr. David A. Owens of the city. The bridegroom, youngest son of Mrs. Mary Owens of Nelsonville, formerly traveled for a cigar company and has lived in Van Wert for two years. Several preluding social events were held in Palmer’s hometown, and the couple will reside in Van Wert.
Two boys were found beneath Sunderland's main street amid a network of tunnels described as a wave of underground passages. Authorities investigated the collapse and searched for safety hazards while officials warned residents about unstable subsurface structures.
Fifteen hundred delegates to the United Mine Workers convention return home after a harmonious gathering in Indianapolis. John L. Lewis, president, led with overwhelming approval of major recommendations. Joint conference committee members plan to travel to Miami for wage contract talks with operators.
Grace Dillinger filed for divorce from Floyd Dillinger in Common Pleas court alleging Wilful absence and neglect since 1923 marriage at Beaver Falls Pennsylvania. She seeks divorce and all relief, citing three years of absence and failure to provide.
Southern Ohio Eisteddfod association officers announce the sixth annual W Eisteddfod will be held Friday October 7 1927 in Jackson Ohio. Cash prizes: Mixed chorus 600 dollars male chorus 400 dollars ladies chorus 300 dollars church choir 100 dollars. D J Herbert bank vice president is president and David E Howell is general secretary. John E Jones Globe Iron Company president chairs the executive committee with members Benner Jones E Q O Roberts the Rev J W Matthews Charlee H Jones A L Ervin and Arthur Davis.
The case of Anna Liska, 36, accused of hacking her husband to death with an axe will go to the grand jury in a few days. Prosecutor Edward C. Stanton said testimony from her 13 year old daughter Elizabeth who aided in the killing will be used to seek a first degree murder indictment against the mother. Mrs Liska claimed in police that her husband had been cruel for 15 years.
New York show reveals trends for spring hats with more dignity femininity and color. High crowns remain in fashion but brighter trimmings trend away from severe tailoring. Feathers flowers and ribbons lead. six colors include turquoise castilian red meadow pink popcorn monkey skin and goose berry green.
London reports the British cabinet postponed a decision on diverting the fleet and army now en route to Shanghai to Hongkong to meet Cantonese nationalist wishes. About 20,000 troops were en route to Shanghai or ordered there today, remaining ready if Shanghai faced immediate trouble.
The United States cruisers Cincinnati Marblehead and Richmond left today from Balboa C Z bound for Honolulu to await orders. The Raleigh was scheduled to sail for Honolulu later to join them.
Federal agents seized a carload of bootleg liquor near Youngstown valued at fifty thousand dollars. Arrests were anticipated as agents arrived with the contraband and those addressed for the shipment were expected to be taken into custody to trace the source.
Mrs. Josephine Scripps of Miramar California sues Robert P Scripps as executor and trustee of the E W Scripps estate in federal court claiming about 10 million dollars is due to her.
The article notes that only five men have held the rank of general in the American army: Washington, Grant, Sherman, Sheridan, and Pershing.
Grades earned by Ohio University students in the first semester will be mailed to those who submit grade books at the registrar within two weeks. Only undergraduates who have failed enough work to be suspended or placed on probation will have their grades mailed next week.
Tony Ciotti was arrested in St Paul Minnesota for shouting profanities at his horse, fined and warned to keep his mouth clean. The incident highlights local enforcement of public order toward animals and their handlers.
The article notes 44,472 private autos entered Yellowstone National Park last summer carrying 141,643 people. It highlights farmers as the largest group of drivers at 6,360 and mentions advertising firms planning to use air mail service extensively due to a new 10 cent air mail rate for each half ounce or fraction.
More than 45 percent of U S children aged 1 to 19 live in cities. John J Tigers of the bureau of education warns urban drift makes city education a top national concern for schools.
In Cleveland on February 8 three Lake Shore Electric Railway motormen swapped blue overalls for business suits and assumed executive roles at the Big Power corporation.
Senator Gear Bender of Cleveland vows to press the peace justice bill to the finish opposing a state group and urging letters to legislators. He argues the measure would limit mayoral court jurisdiction to their own bailiwicks and declares no compromise.
A bridle auctioned here fetched seven dollars and fifty cents after backers from London sought the item. The sale highlights a brisk bidding round with collectors seeking stable gear and equestrian equipment.
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