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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1930
Page
3
Fellonville Feb 12 The Senior-Junior play Son ... to be staged Feb 19 20 paused rehearsals last night as cast members broke into laughter. More than half the parts memorized, but the comedy prompted frequent interruptions. Superintendent Zuber coaching the cast remains pleased with overall progress and character development.
The load limit order on Ohio highways, issued by the State Highway Department and reviewed by Athens Ad Engineer John W. Dowler, sets weight restrictions on a stretch south of Route 17 to the Pennsylvania line and Route 18 to the Indiana line. The schedule caps solid tire vehicles at 7% tons, pneumatic tires at 10 tons, and restricts wide tires with extra pounds per inch over total width.
Fire consumes the damaged German liner Munchen after a string of explosions tore through its inflammable cargo. The vessel, moored at a Hudson River pier, takes on water and buckled plates, with crews battling the blaze from docks and ships.
Porter and C C Richards of the Athens I O O F and J W t of the New Marsh I O O F attended a meeting of the Odd Fellows Lodge at Louesdary night where Master Witzpatrick delivered an address. An oyster supper Wasser-.
In Nelsonville a new court action accuses theater managers of illegal Sunday operation. Sylvester Davis filed affidavits against Paul Jones of the Majestic for February 2 and a second date, and against E L Katzgenbach of the Dastime. Both managers face mayor's court later and have previously pleaded not guilty and been bound over to the Grand Jury.
Nelsonville reports the marriage of Donald McLaughlin of Youngstown to Esther Zeigler of Nelsonville. The ceremony occurred January 8 at the Good Hope Lutheran Church with Rev. Ibling officiating. Donald works for Republic Iron and Steel while Esther is employed by Western Union.
Pythian Sisters will hold their regular meeting Thursday evening in the K of P Hall. All members are requested to be present for practice. A social hour will be enjoyed with a program in charge of Mrs. Lessie Hannas, Mrs. Sadie Linton and Mrs. James Coope.
In Youngstown on February 12 a blonde girl and a male partner conducted four robberies in one night. Police report the girl searched each victim while the man brandished a gun, tallying $26 from the incidents.
Draper H. Daugherty son of former U S Attorney General Harry M Daugherty died in Saratoga Florida after a two month hospital stay following an operation on January 28. The death was reported from Columbus.
Nelsonville February report says Mrs. John Rider remains in very serious condition at Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus. Husband and daughter Mrs. Peter Fry of Brazil Indiana stay at the hospital with her.
Mary Reeves of Nelsonville reported by White Cross Hospital that her daughter Helen Reeves is recovering satisfactorily from an appendicitis operation performed Tuesday at the facility.
The social committee of the Ester Class of the Christian Sunday School plans a Thursday evening event at 3 East Columbus Street the home of Mrs. Freda Dilcher. A 6 o clock dinner will be served and a valentine box will be a feature of the entertainment.
The Willing Workers' Class of the Christian Sunday School will gather at the home of Mrs Lena Snowden on Poplar Street Thursday evening at seven o'clock.
The East School Parent-Teacher Association will meet at the East Building on Friday at 2 30 in the afternoon. Miss Frances Stanley leads the fourth grade pupils in the program for the event.
D R Johnson chairman of the Fellowship Committee led the weekly Rotary gathering at the Myers House in Nelsonville last night. The program stressed fellowship as a Rotary basic and its role in broadening acquaintances and friendships.
Dr Charles A Doan of the Rockefeller Institute New York will join Ohio State University July 1 as chairman of the new department of medical and surgical research He will hold the rank of professor and was educated at Hiram Johns Hopkins and Harvard Thorndike Lab prior to joining Rockefeller in recent years The appointment was approved by the board of trustees at its February meeting He is a Nelsonville native and son of R A Doan
A series of brief items notes Miss Helena Stedem leaving for Mercy Hospital in Tiffin to begin nursing duties. Hyla Harrold hosted in Columbus as a business visitor. Mrs Elizabeth Davis travels to St Petersburg Florida with Mrs Joe Davis accompanying to Columbus. Multiple residents visit Columbus for business or with relatives, including Dr G Sheppard, Ed Shafer, and Dr Henry Crawford visiting Columbus and nearby areas.
Millfield Church of Christ women’s society met for its monthly business session at W. A. Bell’s home with Miss Clara and Mrs. Henry Heffkin as hostesses. Attendees included numerous members and guests. social hour followed a business meeting, with games and refreshments.
Chauncey February 12 The Nye Cemetery in Chauncey is receiving a heavy lime rock coating for its driveways. Dover Township trustees provided the lime rock while the Chauncey City Council handles hauling and spreading. The cemetery, owned by Dover Township, has served the community for over a century.
Mrs. Margaret Beebe remains in a serious condition at the home of her son Frank Beebe in Athens. She is the mother of H. A. Beebe and Chauncey and a former resident of the city.
Pauline Davis aged seven of near Chauncey is reported recovering from serious burns after her clothes caught fire from a carbide lamp. She then suffered pneumonia and measles. Her family also mourns the death of son Jimmie, 14 months, from pneumonia. Postmaster C E McCafferty and daughter returned from a short Columbus visit.
Chauncey resident Fred Agin in White Cross Hospital Columbus is reported improved after a surgical operation for kidney trouble. Mrs. Agin has stayed in Columbus with him since the procedure conducted a few days ago.
The Chauncey Jubilee Minstrel is announced to be presented in Amesville with performances at Chauncey High School auditorium Friday and Thursday evenings.
Mrs William McColley and daughter Leona of Sugar Creek and the Kierns family with Misses Lucille Love and Nellie Mayles visited the Mayles in their Chauncey home near McDougal. Mr Wayne Cleland of London visited Clarence E McCafferty's family in Chauncey. Mrs Charles Bradfield Sr traveled to Athens to see Mrs Sarah Cronin in Sheltering Arms hospital.
A study finds the average Ohio University girl spends 900 dollars yearly versus 700 dollars for a man. Estimates for women range 500 to 1200 while men run 460 to 1000. Labor, social activities, and laundry drive higher costs for women.
Ohio University reports that 52 students were automatically dropped for scholastic deficiencies after the first semester while 241 were placed on probation. Of probationists 22 were removed, 42 allowed to resume regular study, and 50 remained on probation.
Washington February 12. Opposition to Charles Evans Hughes as chief justice deepens as the Senate reconvenes for debate and possible vote. Republican Floor Leader Watson seeks an immediate vote while reports indicate up to 20 senators may oppose, though Democrats show mixed intent with Glass Dill and Blease indicating opposition. Most minority leaders plan to back confirmation.
Dr J T Merwin of North Hill sustained cuts near his right ear and facial bruises in an automobile accident Monday. He was reported improved today and expects to resume office duties early next week.
Mrs. Lucy Windsor, 87, died at her daughter Mrs. L. T. Runnion in Lottridge Ohio at 14:80 Monday night. She leaves two daughters Mrs. cl W Townsend Beebe and Mrs. H F Gift Chicago, and a son C F Windsor Guysville. Funeral arrangements not completed.
Mrs Magey Burch 54 died at 6 15 this morning after a November operation at Grant Hospital Columbus She is survived by husband Ray two sons Harold Athens and Ered Canaanville a sister Mrs John Ruth Shade a step sister Mrs Mary Thompson Athens two step brothers Hoyt and Otto Pinkerton Athens Dayton and a half brother Ralph Pinkerton Athens Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at the Canaanville M E Church with burial in the church cemetery
Mayor A. W. Wolfe of Florida New Lexington has taken a months leave of absence to spend a vacation in St. Petersburg Florida.
Helen Sheridan of Rock Rifle School won first place in the declamation contest at the Athens Township Farmers Institute held Tuesday night at the Factory Church for her performance of When Pa Shaved Off His Whiskers. Anna Jacoby and Esther Kinney took second and third. S. M. Johnson spoke on Boys and Girls.
H Friess of Athens was arrested Tuesday night by Chief E B Finsterwald on a speeding charge on East State Streets. He is to be arraigned tonight before Mayor Robert S Wood.
Judgment for 1600 on a promissory note dated July 24 1926 and foreclosure of mortgage to settle account in petition filed by Peter J Fagan against Charles H Oxley. Mrs CC W Green awarded 291 88 on cognovit note against W A Dodds.
Will filed for Dover Township with a hearing set at 9 AM on February 20. Irene Wolfe appointed guardian for Mary Wolfe Graham James S Wolfe and Helen L Wolfe. Bond has been given and approved.
Harry Nolf 21 a miner of Glouster marries Ailee Whetatone 21 a housework worker of Glouster under a marriage license. The notice lists both parties with ages and occupations in Glouster.
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