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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1930
Page
3
L. J. Eberle retires after four years as Nelsonville mayor. J. W. Hickman succeeds him and outlines possible policy once the new council meets. Eberle departs with goodwill and a clear conscience, thanking citizens and pledging support if needed.
Gary Indiana January 1 Un conscious and unable to drink as thr yn McPherson 53 receives care from physicians and relief workers seeking a cause for a week long coma that has left her unable to eat or drink threatening her life.
John Brumenschenkel 73 struck his three young children on the heads with a gas pipe then shot his son Daniel 42 through the chest and killed himself with a .38 revolver Tuesday noon in Mansfield. He died later in a local hospital.
Nelsonville inaugurates a 25 year old leadership trio for two year terms as mayor Bill Hickman 26, auditor Ralph Elliott 24, and treasurer Raymond Cook 27. All are Nelsonville natives and local high school graduates. Cook begins third term third year in office.
Mr and Mrs F L Crouse announce the marriage of their daughter Elda to Alva Patton on December 28 in Huntington West Virginia. Rev L E Leslie officiated. They will reside in Nelsonville where Patton co owns P G Store at Kimberly and is tied to Kimberly Coal and Land Co. The bride has worked as a clerk at Hoodlett's Department Store.
The regular meeting of the Daughters of America will be held in their rooms Friday evening and will be followed by the installation of officers. All officers to be installed have been asked to be present. A pot-luck dinner will be served.
The King's Men hold a regular prayer service at the Christian Church study Friday at 7 o’clock. A business meeting will follow the service. All members are urged to attend.
Mrs. John Murphy and daughter Iva visit Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Murphy in Columbus. Misses Isabelle and Carrie Healy Logan stay with Miss Lillian Stover. Mrs. Earl J Funk Athens spends day with her parents on Jackson Street. Mrs. Ray O'Dell Columbus visits Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lancaster. Miss Pauline Donley returns to Columbus after a visit here. Mrs. Ray Barron and daughter spend Wednesday in Columbus with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. John Michael depart for months in the West visiting Tulsa and Salt Lake City, then Hollywood to stay with Mrs. Michael’s sister Mrs. Margaret Coughtrie.
Glouster news reports Harry Donaly of Near Redtown pleaded guilty after a Tuesday search found a gallon of whisky and a still. He was fined $100 and costs on two liquor related charges in Trimble. Also listed are recent visits and injuries among local families.
Glouster January 1 The Rothwell Club will meet Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs E E rather than at A McDonald home due to changes in plans. Jesse Louderman a well known resident of New Holland died aged 70 and funeral services were held today at 2 pm with Rev E E Roberts conducting. Prior to Glouster he lived in another community.
New city officials assume a two year term in Glouster. Malcolm Penman becomes mayor succeeding C. G. Lunsford. John R. Davis remains city clerk and Grace Ochs is appointed city treasurer. C. W. Fischer becomes marshal and council members include W. A. Pride, Andrew Allen, Ed Kurtzman and new trio Harry Trasin John B. Stiff T. G. McDonald. Public Affairs board names Sam Dunnett Worthy Parker H. E. Kinney. First council meeting Friday to organize. Penman to announce appointments.
ANDREW PLANT IS MAYOR AT TRIMBLE GLOUSTER Jan 1 Andrew Plant is the new mayor at Trimble this morning succeeding E A Johnson while George Grandy is marshal succeeding Joe Jonas. Councilmen at Trimble are A W Antle C E Haskins G F Heck man Eugene Miner B H Pettit and Vern Sayre. M E Christman is clerk and Mrs Lucille Joseph treasurer. Officers at Jacksonville are Mayor R A Brinkley treasurer John Altman clerk W C Hill marshal Francis Barrett. Members of Council at Jacksonville are William Kalt Wess Householder John Baird James Williams John Seckinger and William Tinkham.
Rev. Roberts served as a pastor in New Holland for several years, shaping the local church community and guiding parish activities during his tenure.
Trimble Township greets an all new board of trustees with Fred Hawk, John Gatchel, and John Baird taking seats to replace C. L. Koons, John Henshaw and Charles Leach. B. R. Angle becomes clerk as Henry Williams continues as constable.
Businesses closed and mail service paused as OBSERVING HOLIDAY GLOUSTER marks the New Year. City and rural carriers have the day off and no mail is collected or delivered. Public schools dismissed for the holiday.
Miss Mildred Headley resumed her school duties here Monday. Mrs. Clara Penrod returned from Akron after a several weeks visit with her daughter and family. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Kasler hosted Sunday dinner with Brad Cary and sons and Clyde Tobin of Columbus. Mrs. Charles Antle and Chester spent Christmas with Lew Antle near Ferndale. L. G. Cary and family spent Christmas in Columbus with Roy Cary and his wife. H. P. Kasler of near Federal visited her son A. C. Kasler and family and friends in Trimble Heights.
Nelsonville Rotary heard J. H. Salts discuss interdependence of nations and the shift from might to law and justice. Visitor Parker Sniffen of Marietta attended. H. B. Zuber presided in Morgan's absence. Plans were announced for a joint Athena Logan Nelsonville meeting on January 17 with Dr. W. C. Thompson of Columbus as speaker.
Jan 1 report lists Doanville School pupils who have not been absent the first semester. The roster includes Burley Beal Henry Harvey Charles Hutchinson Melvin Lanning Joe Powell James Schackert Walter Stailey Arretta Bartlett Helen Burge Edith Carr Alice Coleman Eileen Covert Lottie Delong Margaret Finn Helen Gibson Garnet Lanning Philena Wix on Ethel Robinett Loretta Tipton Del Cher Call Fred O Naitl Leslie Powell Roy Warren Sylvester Winchell Cleopatra Miller William Hutchinson Elate Cable Genevieve Six Elizabeth Wickes Arthur Koon Mary Koon Phyllis Thompson Charles Powell Mary Ellen Covert William Thomas BarL Carpenter Mex Weekley Arretta Warren Lewis Sweazy Lillian Coon Ruth Hickman Wanda Hoskins Mary Opal Lang Florence McKee Mildred Willis Audrey Cable Florence Hutchinson Mary Jean Nixon Lucille Six Lawrence Six James Warren George Hunley Virginia Williams Johnny Thomas Tommy Thomas Mildred Six Dale Koon Svelyn Robinett Mary Robinett Marguerite Hunley Thelma Perry Alice Thompson Leonard Wallace Johnny Six Paul Katzenbach Adrienne Weaver Lasetta Six Bernard Willis Clarence Warren Betty Jane Covert James Koon
More than 600 visitors attended the initial display of the new model Ford at the F. R. Beasley garage and showroom in Nelsonville yesterday, according to local manager Ralph Henry.
Mrs. Anna Newman returns from Columbus where she visited friends. Mr. Gates Trout and two sons with families from Columbus and Edgar Crouse from Cleveland spent the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Fad Crouse. Miss Tassie Walker and Joe Rustin Jr. also returnees visit their homes. Max Barrows of Columbus is visiting in the city.
Mr and Mrs Clifford Bowen and daughter Janet of Pittsburgh Pa Mrs Peggy McQuaid and son Charles of St Louis Mo and Mrs W C Spangler of Zanesville were guests of their parents Mr and Mrs Jos Bowen over the holidays.
Frank McManamy aged 60 rose from fire boy on a locomotive to be named chairman of the Interstate Commerce Commission as the new year began. He leaves a long career in rail and transportation regulation, signaling a historic rise for a life spent in the industry.
The Athens City Council reorganized at the City Building with all officers present. Rob ert Wood became mayor and pledged cooperation while naming permanent two year committees across Buildings, Lighting, Sewers, Sidewalks, Streets, Public Claims, and Advisers to Safety and Service Directors.
Athens woke to a near empty town on New Year’s Day with offices closed. Stores banks and public buildings remained shut. No mail was delivered and reporters found no people except a reluctant janitor.
Robert G. Wood was formally initiated into the mayorship of Athens at the 1930 City Council meeting and the following police court session. He pledged to review city departments, consider changes, and avoid immediate administrative shifts while exploring a perpetual inventory of city property.
Mrs. Mabel Walker Willebrandt remains in an office block from the Justice Department during the prohibition uproar. Since retiring as assistant attorney general last summer she published charges about alcohol leaks under the Treasury permit system and politicized enforcement. Her private files, believed by some to be explosive, may shake official Washington.
A coast guard patrol clashed with a rum running motor boat near the river mouth early Sunday. A crew member died after machine gun fire. one suspect faces a liquor smuggling charge and awaits a hearing January 18.
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