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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1938
Page
2
American and Japanese officials toured Shouyang in Shansi after three U S missionaries vanished on December 2 as authorities pursue clues and possible suspects in the remote region.
Robert Kinney was named city clerk in a secret vote during Nelsonville’s year opening meeting. Kinney, a Republican and former clerk, won four votes to Hutchins two and Johnson one, and was seated immediately. Committees were named and the council discussed coal contracts for municipal plants.
In Nelsonville Rev Lloyd Evans installed Union Young People’s Society officers at 6 pm in the First Presbyterian Church auditorium. Officers: Winnie Howe president Alice Mechem vice president Shirley Knight secretary Charles Parks treasurer Betty Snackenburg social chair Jean Sharff and Alice Mechem pianists.
Nelsonville city school board organized with Clarence Monks as president Ralph W. Parks as vice president and C E Washburn as clerk. The board approved Mrs Bessie Deer Ball as substitute teacher during Mr Kineer’s absence and arranged to meet all 1937 obligations.
Mrs. Cora Davis and Mrs. Wesley Hawk were guests at the end of the week of the Rev. and Mrs. C. L. Thayer at Letart Falls.
The Degree of Pocahontas will hold a benefit party on Wednesday evening at 7 30 o'clock in the Red Men's Hall in Nelsonville.
The council discussed converting to analytic fuel purchases, reviewing water overflow complaints at Fifth and Poplar and Factory Street, and delaying changes after a committee report. It approved a 109 920 75 dollar general fund budget and related appropriations while solicitor White sought special counsel for a 90 000 dollar light plant mortgage issue. The judiciary committee will meet with mayor and service director tonight.
Local residents and guests marked New Year with visits across Ohio. Notables include Mr. and Mrs. Do. A. Stover in Baltimore and relatives in Columbus. Miss Lillian Stover and Miss Lillian Gorsuch from Huntington visiting friends in Columbus. and many others visiting family in Owensboro Columbus and Corning.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Patton hosted a Friday night watch party with euchre and music by Oney Russell Richard Hickman Millard Patton. Refreshments were served to a list of guests including Mr and Mrs Stanley Price Columbus Mrs Velma Jewett New Straitsville and other friends from Murray City Union Furnace Wooster Vesta Lehman and Eu gene Cheshire among others.
Ten GA Club members and two guests gathered at Mr. and Mrs. George Beagle residence on Walnut Street for a watch party. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Elden McQuade and Ben Kirkendall in contests. A refreshment course was served and Mrs. Nelson Dowler will host the Missionary Society event at 7 PM Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Baker hosted Sunday dinner with guests Mrs. E. J. Baker, Athens, Miss Ilean Bennett Columbus, and Miss Wilma Scott and David Bennett of this city.
Mrs Mary Riggs has been removed to St Francis Hospital in Columbus for observation. Mr and Mrs John Leach Garnet Riggs of Toledo and Miss Bernice Riggs accompanied her to Columbus.
Mrs Earl Baker presides over the St Bernard Alumni Association quarterly meeting in Corning Monday night. Ruth Beckler entertained six guests at the Dew Hotel Friday with a dinner at 1 o clock featuring yellow and white mums as centerpieces and favors. Guests included Helen Pritchard, Alice Mechem, Nell Dowler a Capital University student, and Ohio University students Jeanette Cranmer Betty and Jane Verity.
The Ladies Auxiliary No. 2 U M W of A hosted a Dec 22 program featuring carol singing led by Dorothy Beitelschies, talks by Joyce Bruce and others, and a yuletide gift exchange at the local opera house. New officers for the first half-year include Dorothy Beitelschies president and Elizabeth Hayden secretary.
Nelsonville mayor orders police to tag double parkers starting Thursday. After a grace day, first offense carries a $1 fine with higher penalties for repeats. Citizens asked to cooperate as city aims to curb traffic congestion and double parking nuisance.
Neiman Auto Supplymen defeated Thomas Beer and Lunch five in three straight sets to start the second half. Cookie Cookson led with 225 in the first game and finished 620 for the series as Neiman rolled 951 981 985 totaling 2917. Other top totals included Betts 560 and Neiman 584, while Casto 566 for Thomas Beer & Lynch.
Comedy star Frank Morgan leads a Hollywood lineup in Beg Borrow or Steal at the Athena Theater on Wednesday. Florence Rice John Beal co star with Reginald Denny George Givot E E Clive Herman Bing and Erik Rhodes in a mad cap Riviera caper based on a Saturday Evening Post tale by William C White.
Nelsonville church holds choir rehearsal at 7 00 PM and an annual meeting at 7 00 PM Wednesday. Rev Goodman chairs with W H Morrison as secretary pro tem. New choir members will receive baptismal certificates. Officers to be elected for the new year.
John P. Kelso will continue as service and safety director in Nelsonville under Mayor C. G. Dew, serving temporarily until a plan develops to hire a full time director. The arrangement follows several months of service under Mayor S. G. Holland.
Nelsonville council deputy Lillie Wallace assisted by Adelphi’s Stella Vorhes installed Kill Eagle Council Pocahontas officers in Red Men Hall Monday night. New officers include Prophetess Gertie Evans Pocahontas Dora Bussey Winona Elizabeth Dresher Powhattan Freda Rizer K of R Hazel Coon C of W Sadie Linton K of W Gertrude Dalton G of W Pearl Rosser G of F Ellen Steenrod First Scout Lillie Wallace Second Scout Mable Dalton First Warrior Ruth Smith Second Warrior Maud Evans First Councilor Lelia Schreeves Second Councilor Clara Slater Runner Ethel Hayden.
Nelsonville reports Mrs. Goldie Laird of Maple Hill remains ill after five months. Local doctors describe her condition as unchanged and steady through the period.
Alva Patton submitted to an arm operation Sunday at Cherrington Hospital following an accident three weeks ago. No visitors are allowed to see Mr. Patton.
The Ohio Bell Telephone operators express appreciation for flowers candy cakes calendars and hose sent during the holidays by patrons and friends of the company.
The Cross mill from 1870 in Bowman's Run is being torn down after years of no operation. Water power powered the mill in its prime.
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