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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1934
Page
3
Eisonville reports 202 arrests in 1933, 30 fewer than in 1932, with 232 citizens summoned to answer complaints. Offenses ranged from intoxication and driving while intoxicated to grand larceny and manslaughter, listing many categories such as burglary, receiving stolen property, and malicious property destruction.
Reverend Joyd Evans of the Presbyterian Church will discuss the social gospel during morning worship at 10 30 Sunday and share his valley work experiences. At 7 30 he will preach The Higher Type or Pure Religion as the evening service.
Mr and Mrs Ned Stanley and family of Steubenville return home Sunday after spending the past week with Mr and Mrs William Mc Conaha and family in Nelsonville R MD.
At last night's Py thian Sisters meeting in Castle Hall the annual installation of officers was conducted. Mrs. Blanche Jonas with Miss Louise Pearce and Mrs. Flossie Coope presided as Grand Senior and manager respectively, installing officers led by P. C. Mary Seenes M. E. C. Mildred Wend and E. 8. Mary Wien, followed by Susie Wallace M., Myrtle Linscott M. of R. and C. Clara Bateman M. of F., Fanny Williams guard, Thelma Hutchins protector, Thelma Howard pianist, Bertha Evans. Lunch followed during the social hour.
Miss Sylvia Matheny chief operator of the Bell Telephone Co entertained all the operators at her Madison Street home recently. A dinner followed by games and contests provided entertainment for the guests.
The William Brooks Shoe Company will display a complete line of black and sport oxford shoes for men and boys at the St. Louis Show. William Brooks and Mrs. Brooks, Nelsonville factory leaders, traveled by motor to attend the convention that begins Sunday and runs all week.
Payroll on CWA projects in Nelsonville and York Township amounts to 10619.38 dollars to be paid to 525 Nelsonville workers and 92 workers on Hamley Run District projects in Buchtel and Deansville. William Poling of West Washington Street leaves for Columbus with his family after purchasing a drug store and leaving the Southern Ohio Electric Company sales job.
Nelsonville Elks Lodge announces a dance for next Wednesday night starring Charley Davis and his 15 piece broadcasting orchestra. Local residents invited to attend at the lodge hall in Nelsonville.
Nelsonville reports a 2 PM Sunday service with the Gospel Singers from Circleville, former radio entertainers, and mentions Miss Rose Mary Bennett returning to Columbus after holidays with her family. Also notes visits for Mrs. Violet Woodard's 78th birthday and various local travel.
The Hyperion Club to meet Saturday at 3 PM at Mrs. Cecil Shafer’s home on Franklin Street. A 5 30 PM dinner at the Dew House will follow the program.
Columbus officials ruled that inheritance laws do not apply to the National Recovery Act and the Blue Eagle. A local restaurant operator displays the Blue Eagle without signing the blanket code, claiming he inherited the insignia from prior owners. A check of code signers will determine required action.
Thomas Chandler of Jamestown Ohio, 38, endured two weeks on CWA projects in Xenia after injuring his back at work. His spinal injury was not diagnosed until a hospital examination today.
Columbus reports the Benja min Franklin Highway across northern Ohio is redesignated as U S Route 24. State highway chief Harry E. Neal notes the former State Route 17 markers will remain briefly to prevent confusion before removal.
The second district court of appeals in Xenia sustained the conviction of McClain Catterlin of Brazil Indiana for defrauding through sale of securities in the International Corporation of Harper Heirs. He was sentenced to five years in prison and fined $2000.
Troop 46 met tonight at the K P Building for civic service instructions. Kangaroo Patrol met at Scout Bill Parks home with members including Paul Wright Ned Smith Bill Parks Carl Monks Charles Parks Bob Howe and Rodney Lin scott. Next meet will be at Carl Monks home. James Sterling captain Paul Wright lieutenant lead school traffic patrol with police cooperation urged. Francis Kouri re appointed assistant scoutmaster and granted leave of absence.
In Nelsonville on January 5 about 20 enrollments were reported for crafts classes to be held in Room 4 of the Senior High School Building. Classes run Monday through Thursday nights from 7 to 9 led by Harriet Wales, CWA department instructor, with topics including bookbinding re-decorating lamp shades and pottery. Interested citizens should contact Miss Catherine Spencer at the Senior High School between 2 and 4 pm.
Ten men and several trucks were scheduled to begin the Grover Street CWA repair project in Nelsonville today. The work runs from the top of Nelson's Hill to Madison Street and includes building a brick culvert and significant fill. Fill will come from Madison Street, which is being relaid after prior slips. Engineers expect to remove the problem by stabilizing the area.
Henry Atlas aged 68 a well known Portsmouth businessman died recently from a heart attack. He leaves a widow and five children. He and his brother Emanuel founded the Atlas Store in this city and were connected in business in the early 1890s. Henry later moved to Dayton then Portsmouth again where he achieved considerable success. Emanuel Atlas who later resided in Cleveland sold his interest in the Portsmouth store years ago.
Betty Ann Cavey eight months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Jesse Cavey died today at 2 o clock after a bout with whooping cough. Funeral plans not yet set but services expected Sunday afternoon in Hunterdon.
Columbus January 5. First patrol report shows strict enforcement of Governor White's drunk driving mandate. 24 arrests, 4 for driving while intoxicated, 10 for violations such as reckless driving and license issues, fines total 1720.70 with 205 suspended. State’s share 627.50.
Nelsonville reports a Modern English and Literature class under the CWA educational program may be organized if enough interest. The course covers novels poems dramas and authors with a two hour weekly session to be taught by Miss Cathleen Saltz. Interested citizens may contact her.
Mrs Bernard Noon aged 41 of Columbus died Thursday after a long illness. Funeral services will be Monday at 9 AM at Our Lady of Victory Church, with burial in St Joseph Cemetery in Columbus. Survived by husband Mr Noon. brother of Tom, Ray, Emmett Noon of Glouster and L J Noon of Jacksonville.
Mrs J V Yaw, seriously ill at home after blood vessel rupture in her head, worsened by a severe sneeze on return from Detroit where she visited son and daughter in law W R Yaw. Improvements noted Thursday but condition remains fragile. Woodwards announce birth of daughter Jan Adair to Mr and Mrs George Woodward Houston Texas. Mrs Woodward is daughter of Mr and Mrs T F Gardner former Glouster residents.
Glouster public affairs board adjourned meeting names T. D. McAfooes as municipal superintendent and Malcolm Dunnett as assistant. William Shepard remains plant pumper and William Jonas as clerk. Salaries rise: superintendent 125 to 140, assistant 100 to 125, clerk 50 to 75. Delinquents to be collected. new payment window set for 14th to 16th monthly.
In Glouster on High Street extensive changes rearrange the main store room to display more goods. The front and interior are redecorated in Clover Farm colors. The rear wareroom is enlarged to handle feeds in carload quantities and a modern delivery truck is now in service.
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