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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1935
Page
5
Nelsonville police records show a 1934 total of 406 entries across city ordinance violations, drunkenness, larceny and other crimes. The force of two officials handled 209 intoxication cases, 30 fights, 28 driving offenses, plus numerous other incidents as citizens fund a patrol car to boost efficiency.
The West Par cher Association will meet this afternoon at 3 o clock in the school. Miss Florence Cook will present the program and the room with the most mothers will receive a bowl of gold. Also to be discussed is an important topic. The little son of Mrs John Pedigo, W Frank, has been seriously ill.
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a quick fix for coughs or colds with a money back guarantee if symptoms are not relieved. The ad emphasizes the product’s potency and easy, pleasant taste, urging readers to ask their druggist about it.
In Nelsonville the Martha Class of the Methodist church held a New Year's night event with 20 members. Hostesses Mrs Harry Jackson Mrs Elizabeth Davis and Mrs Joe B Davis staged a beauty shop impersonation skit of movie stars then presented guests. Mrs Ed Crouse led devotions and Mrs Henry Lancaster directed contests. Songs by Mrs Pete Shough and Mrs Henry Lancaster accompanied a musical finale. A refreshment course concluded the evening.
State laboratory analysis of Nelsonville water samples found satisfactory sanitary quality. Dr W H Hyde city health commissioner announced the favorable report received yesterday after samples were taken from various city locations and sent to the state for examination.
A total of 1 428 license tags were sold at Deputy Registrar D H Shafer’s Nelsonville office through Jan 1, surpassing the prior year by 200 and marking a new local record. The peak week was the last of the year with 235 plates sold on Monday Dec 31, a day that followed 350 licenses issued on the same date the previous year.
William Holmes, 66, former Nelsonville miner, died in a Dayton hospital from injuries after being struck by a car on December 31. He had moved to Dayton eight years ago.
The Past Noble Grand Club met at Eliza Smith home for its annual New Year’s Eve gathering. A 6 o'clock three course dinner preceded a business session that elected officers led by President Lena Post. Refreshments followed at midnight for members and guests listed, with Lena Post hosting next meeting in January.
Nelsonville personals list numerous visits and travels as local families host relatives and friends for New Year. Clarence McMillin and Norma from Haydenville stay with M. B. Pedigo. E J Kessinger and Mary E Kessinger visit Smithfield. Harry Taylor joins Athens hosts Paul Edgar. Emily Rose Kuhn returns to Columbus after visiting Mrs. Courtney and Mrs. Millholland. Clarence Kelch and Lee Devore with Athens ties call on relatives. Bert Parks and daughter from Lancaster visit W. H. Parks. W C Poston returns after holidays in Zanesville.
The Chippewa Club will hold its regular meeting Friday night at seven o clock, inviting members to attend and discuss club affairs.
Chauncey, Jan. 3. Mr. and Mrs. Mazel Williams marked their golden wedding on New Year’s Day with money gifts flowers and greetings from children relatives and a turkey dinner for family including grandchildren. Also Mr. and Mrs. Noah Harvey observed their 25th anniversary at their Chauncey home with children and relatives present.
Eighteen Chauncey mines including Manhattan Coal No 25 operated today after a brief idle period. Active pits listed are No 9, No 15, No 69, No 219, No 68, No 107, No 267, No 295, No 106, No 119, Black Diamond, Chauncey No 25, Poston No 6, Hocking, Lick Run, Luhrig, Carbondale and Coonville.
Chauncey Ode Jackson was taken to Columbus Monday by Dr. C N Sanders and entered St Francis Hospital for treatment. Mrs Eva Smith of Carbon Hill returned home after a two weeks visit with her son in law and daughter, Mr and Mrs W E Dicken. Miss Irene Jackson is reported at the home of Mr and Mrs Andrew Jackson. Mrs Myrtie Pidcock of Glouster attended the funeral of Mrs Ferris Fraser on Saturday.
Mr and Mrs George Williamson with children Jo Ann and Buddy left for Indiana Pennsylvania. The Williamson Contracting Co led by James Williamson Sr James Williamson Jr and George Williamson will sink a mine shaft near Indiana.
Girl Scouts of Troop One collected and repaired toys before Christmas and delivered them. Twenty scouts visited eleven homes and sang carols to shut ins. Patrol leaders Eleanor Ray Foe Shelton and Margaret Gandee presented their patrol corner.
Nelsonville Doanville resident Douglass Lewis, 74, died this morning at his home. Survived by wife Bertie, two daughters, one son, two brothers and one sister. Funeral arrangements pending. York Grange to install officers Friday at York Grange Hall Oak Grove. Miss Mary Elizabeth Kessinger guest player at Cathleen Saltz bridge club. Mrs Ellsworth Devore and Mrs Arthur Slater posted high scores.
The Hyperion Club will hold its annual meeting Saturday at 3 30 p m at the home of Mrs C H Bartlett. A dinner at 5 30 p m will follow the program.
Attendance was good at the first two classes of the Adult Rural Cooperative Schools held Wednesday night at Lottridge and Tuesday night at Jacksonville Trimble. E. B. Haller teaches agriculture economics, Miss Margaret Laverty leads recreation, with more sessions planned across several communities for the next 12 weeks.
The document reviews statutes Section 13 354 and Section 13 38 from Ohio law. It defines offenses involving threats or extortion by speech or writing. Penalties include fines up to 1000 dollars and imprisonment from one to five years for extortion and up to 500 dollars or 30 days for mailings simulating court process.
Mrs. John T. Hope Sr., longtime Athens resident, died suddenly at 11:20 Wednesday night at her daughter Mary Waldren’s West Union Street home. Funeral at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Waldren home with Rev. Reed J. Downs presiding. Burial in West Union Street Cemetery. Born November 17 1848 in Morgan County she married John T. Hope in Perry County. Survived by daughter Mrs. Waldren two sons John T. Hope Jr and J G Hope nine grandchildren and one great grandchild. Mr. Hope preceded her in death five years ago.
Athens Home Telephone Company has received several hundred 1935 almanacs for free distribution. The Bell System publication covers the development of communication and other facts found in such pamphlets.
A private funeral was held at 4:30 PM in West State Street Cemetery for Arthur Elmo Davis age five of Sugar Creek. He died Wednesday after a brief illness from scarlet fever. Parents Leslie and Mrs Davis mourn two other children, Alien age three and Jack six months, both affected or affected today and in the care of physicians. Rev Calvin B Hanes of Athens conducted the service.
Walter Lee Buchanan aged 47 and Clara May Johnson aged 20, both of Chauncey, are listed as applicants as the daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Johnson.
Only 18 residents attended Glouster Council’s special session on a proposed higher gas rate by Ohio Fuel Gas Co. Citizens opposed the increase, questioning the company’s claimed losses. Some urged leaving the issue to the Public Utilities Commission or petitioning to deny the rate rise due to consumer financial hardship. The meeting adjourned after over an hour with no action.
The Chappelear building opposite Hotel Gordon has been bought by St. Clair Refining Co. It will be razed to make way for a modern drive-in filling station.
Mrs. Charles Dickson aged 38 died at her Water Street home this morning at eight from pneumonia after flu. She leaves husband and five children. Funeral plans not yet set. Dr and Mrs JGW Schafer hosted New Year’s Eve buffet on Main Street with guests including Mr and Mrs Angle Harper Taylor Eady Henry Campbell and Mrs Weymueller.
Funeral services for seven year old Glenn H. Davis son of Mr and Mrs Joe D Davis were conducted Tuesday afternoon by Rev John Graham at the Thayer Street Church of Christ. Burial followed in an Akron cemetery. He died Saturday morning at home 2839 Pike Street Akron and is survived by his parents and two brothers Donald and Richard.
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Jones welcomed guests including Miss Helen Stewart of Nelsonville James Vickers of Logan Mr and Mrs Marvin Murphy Mr and Mrs Enlon Grubbs Mr and Mrs Lloyd Whitehouse Elmer Jones and Jack Gardner at a watch party New Year’s Eve. A light lunch was served at midnight.
Mrs Ed Ver non and daughter Ruth with two sons and Mrs Mabel Hill from Jacksonville visited relatives and friends in Columbus over Sunday.
An old fashioned cakewalk will be held at Mountville High School on Friday night to raise funds for buying new lights for the church.
GLOUSTER announces a Bible School gathering each Sunday in January at 2 PM. The event will take place at Wise on Route 78.
Bert Cline of Albany was found guilty on hunting and trespassing charges related to Marl Poling property. State game protector B F Swartz arrested him. Magistrate C H Porter presided. Cline was fined $15 and costs and committed to Athens County jail for nonpayment.
In a Wednesday night meeting American Legion members heard Co. J. Vaniult and Capt. E. L. Gaumer discuss the Citizen Conservation Corps. They described erosion control work, dam building, reforestation, camp operations, and the corps aims to conserve natural resources and keep youths out of unhealthy surroundings.
Chauncey Church of God players tour The Plains Church of God Friday night to present Pro dia. The performance will start at 7 30 p m after runs in Chauncey and Athena.
The state presents its chronologically arranged case against Hauptmann with Walter Roberts as first witness and maps of the Hopewell area. Betty Gow may testify on the discovery of the baby’s thumbguard and the sleeping suit, which helped justify the $850,000 ransom. Doctor Condon was not expected to appear today. Hunterdon County jury selection emphasized ordinary, hardworking local peers.
Mrs Helen Thompson of Columbus, formerly from this vicinity, is in White Cross Hospital with injuries from a Tuesday car strike. Her left leg is broken and she has severe cuts to the face and head.
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