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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1929
Page
6
An honored guest was showered with many pretty presents from friends in a festive scene. The event highlighted generosity and social ties within the community.
Leland Kreig, a business visitor, is in Dayton for several days. Miss Bessie Dieh of the High School faculty spent the end of the week in Columbus with her sister, who is seriously ill at Mt. Carmel Hospital.
An advertisement from D. Zenner Co promotes MELLO GLO face powder. It claims large pores are prevented and the product stays on longer with smooth spread, no irritation, and a youthful bloom from a new French process that reduces shine.
Nelsonville Greyhounds remain undefeated in the Ohio League with a 31 to 25 win over Wellston on Saturday. Captain Linton and Stocklen led scoring as James topped the Wellston offense. The win marks four wins and no losses, with upcoming games against Pomeroy and Chillicothe. Nelsonville girls also beat Wellston 31 to 25, aided by sharp shooting and defense. Wert of Columbus refereed both contests.
Funeral services for Charles Theodore Matteson will be held at 10 30 o'clock Tuesday morning at the McDougall Church. Burial will be made in the adjoining cemetery.
The Better Business Institute opened in Nelsonville sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and the Retail Merchants Association. The kick off included sessions for clerks and employees, a noon luncheon, and a public address by A J W Griest of Chicago.
The Daughters of Veterans will convene this evening at 7 o'clock in the Junior Order Hall. Officers urge good attendance and remind members of the gathering.
A car driven by a man who identified himself as Dr Peters of Columbus overturned on the Amesville Road near the Goddard farm at 6 30 Sunday night. Dr Peters and a woman companion escaped serious injury as the machine skidded on loose gravel and left the road. After the car was righted, the occupants continued on.
A stiff breeze and heavy swell jar the Palask Reef near Dry Tortugas as the British freighter Makeefield runs aground. the coast guard cutter Tallapoosa stands by to assist near the Florida peninsula with weather and sea conditions complicating the rescue.
Dr. C. E. Welch, previously splitting time between Nelsonville and Columbus, is now permanently based in Nelsonville. He finished his Columbus duties last week and moved his equipment to the Nelsonville office, where he is partnered with Dr. W. E. Howe. The announcement is expected to be well received by Welch’s many Nelsonville friends.
In Nelsonville the Church of Christ fills the building as the evangelistic series led by Rev. K. H. McCorkle continues with Mrs. EB. Tuckerman assisting. The sermon centers on Christ's question What Think Ye of Christ Whose Son Is He. N. E. Zuber sings two solos. Tonight's topic is A Sheep Stealing King.
The Gleaners Class of the Metho dist Church met at Marie Warehime home with Helen June assisting. Officers for four months were Marie Warehime president Helen McKibben vice president Imogene Brown treasurer Margaret Pedigo secretary Louise Skinner Ruth Spencer Helen Linton program leaders. Refreshments were served to Selma Weiss Louise Skinner Imogene Brown Helen McKibben Helen June Ruth Spencer GretchenPidcock Margaret Pedigo Helen Linton Marie Warehime and Alice Caldwell.
The Past Chiefs of the Pythian Sisters will gather at Mrs. Belle Lancaster’s home on Wednesday at 7 30 in the evening for their meeting.
The Hyperion Club met Saturday afternoon at 184 Jefferson Street with Mrs. Ralph Parks. Twenty nine members answered roll call. Papers on Rainbow Countries of Central America were read by Mrs. H D Kreig and Mrs. Frank Poston. Stories In Stone were read by Mrs. M L Lutz and Mrs. De Shafer. A two course luncheon followed with Valentine appointments and pink rose buds on pink and green tables. Guests included Mrs. H A Adams of Plattsburg New York and Mrs. Jack Bobo of Athens.
The Uniform Bank Company of the Order of Knights of Pythias will hold inspection Tuesday evening at 7 30. A dinner will be served at 6 30. H S Lancaster captain and G W Pearce recorder request all members be present.
Mr and Mrs H Risley hosted a Sunday dinner at their Cable Hill home for H Risleys sixtieth birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Henry Haughay Mr and Mrs Wilbur Risley Mrs Henry Hoisington and son James Mr and Mrs Frank Risley and children Lucille and Virginia Mr and Mrs Carl Watson and son Clarence Mr and Mrs Ed Leighty and children Edna and Edward Mrs Earl Warden and daughter Elsa Maymie Mace Sam Coen Etta Schooner and Aaron LewisMusic and games followed a noon chicken dinner.
A union meeting of the Parent- Teacher Associations of the city will be held at the High School Auditorium Tuesday evening at 8 15 o clock. Sponsored by the Retail Merchant's Association, the address will be given by J W Griest Manager Retail Merchants Institute Chicago IL Community singing led by Leonard Cooley. Program includes Recitation The Dancing Fool Mazel Lee Vocal selection by girls octette Recitation White Socks Arvilla Landis.
Miss Lucille Scott celebrated her fifteenth birthday Saturday evening at her parents home on Madison Street. A group of friends including Catherine Hall of Columbus and several Linton family members joined games contests and music before a two course luncheon hosted by Mrs. Scott assisted by Mrs. Carl Linton.
A mail order ad offers a $1.00 box of 30 globules to men suffering frequent night urination and related bladder pain. Readily delivered from Battle Creek Michigan with no charge or obligation, request by sending name and address for trial by mail.
Glenford Dugan Post American Legion plans a special 7 30 p m Tuesday gathering at the Legion home for important business, announced post commander Austin Kentner.
Fire department responded to a Main Street residence where an overheated flue started a small blaze in a room behind a grate fire. No water was used, damage estimated at 50 dollars. Also reported is a Young People's Glass meeting at Calvary Baptist Church with officers elected Friday night.
GLOUSTER Feb. 4 Hugh Murray brother of the late James Murray died at his Cambridge home last week. Funeral services were held there and burial was made in a Cambridge cemetery. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. David Murray early residents of Glouster and spent boyhood days in this city. He leaves his wife and one son. Murray had long resided in that city and was engaged in business there.
Homer Vian of Glouster will preach Sunday morning at the MiNGeld Church of Christ near Sunday school and communion. He will preach again in the evening at the Bishop Church of Christ after the Endeavor meeting. The subject is The Pre Christ. All are welcome.
Wil H. Gill, Hollywood tailor, sues for divorce from actress Renee Adoree in Reno Nevada alleging she packed his belongings and left home after four months of marriage begun in June.
Glouster reports the county treasurer will likely visit in the late February period to collect Trimble Township taxes. Advance notice of the treasurer’s itinerary will be posted.
North Street was closed to motor traffic by city authorities Friday and Saturday allowing children to enjoy coasting. Traffic detoured via Main Street from the Beal garage corner to Cross Street, with no extra burden on motorists while youngsters enjoyed the hill.
Mrs Myrtle Amsdill, 21, of Pontiac Michigan, improved after attempting suicide by drinking poison following threats by her father in law to kill her pet cats. The incident occurred yesterday and was reported by AP.
The Home Craft Sewing Club met Friday with Telonia Tignor on Adams Street. A business meeting was followed by a social time with radio music and a two course luncheon. The group plans a February 15 meeting with Mrs. Florence Lash.
Mrs. Henry A. Adams returns home in Plattsburg after visiting her cousin Mrs. H. D. Kreig for a month. Guests include Mrs. Harry Hall and daughter Catherine with Mr. and Mrs. George Largent, plus Mr. and Mrs. Joe Mathewson and two sons of Athens. John Hoffman of Columbus becomes yardmaster for the Hocking Valley Railway in this city. Additional visits from Mrs. Leland Krieg in Washington D. C. to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Finley, and Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Stover in Lancaster. Frank Tedrow Jr. and family from Columbus visit their parents and James Sharpe over the weekend.
Delbert Davis of Nelsonville received word that his brother Thomas Davis died last night at his Columbus home. He was a former Nelsonville resident.
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