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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1931
Page
3
Local correspondent Bartl ett invites readers to share news and society items from Nelsonville and nearby communities. Classified ads and circulation services are available through 412 W. for an experienced representative and timely notices.
Nelsonville board of education re elected C W Monks as president at the annual organization meeting. C C Sharp was chosen vice president and C E Washburn clerk for two years, succeeding D B Lowden. Regular meetings set for the fourth Thursday of each month at 730 p m. The group praised the current administration and school progress.
K Martin of Standard Natural Gas Co. drilled on the Pickett farm Hamley Run and struck a Berea sand gasser. The well is estimated to produce about a half million cubic feet daily. Martin, formerly active in Hamley Run drilling, said the Berea well was drilled to secure fuel for Clinton tests in the area.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Christian Church will meet at Mrs Will Bland's home Thursday evening at 7 39. Hostesses include Mrs Bland Mrs Eva Kerr Ada Alice Lama and Mrs Ada Lama. Devotional leader is Mrs Bertha Ingram and Miss Hyla Harrold will lead the program with the India theme and costume intros by Sister India.
Funeral services for John McDowell 16 died Thursday in Columbus were held Sunday at his parents home 232 Poplar Street with Rev H A Sayre and Rev D C Shearer in charge A hymn was read and sacred selections played Burial was at Greenlawn Out-of-town attendees from Columbus Logan Heshboro Ewing Athens and others joined family and friends in attendance
Nelsonville notices Henry Peacock 78 dies at Murray City home. Funeral at 10 30 Wednesday from residence with Greenlawn burial. He leaves wife, one daughter and five sons. Alberta Woods 13 daughter of Mr and Mrs Delbert Woods dies at Kimberley home. Burial at Greenlawn. services Wednesday 2 pm at residence.
Mr. and Mrs. CC D Shafer of 116 Fayette Street entertained with a turkey dinner Sunday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. FR W Shafer, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Shafer, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Shafer and their son Junior, and F E Dowler.
Glouster Lodge No. 336 Knights of Pythias installed officers at a regular meeting with L. Dodson acting as installing officer. New officers include Chancellor Commander Earl Oliver, Vice Chancellor Ben Goldberg, Prelate Chris Skinner, Master of Work Tomas Hemsley, Keeper of Records Robert Skinner, Master of Finance S. S. Underwood, Exchequer Vern Lamborn, Master at Arms Harry Colley, Inner Guard William Wemmer, Outer Guard C. L. Eddy, Trustee Ralph Carpenter.
Attendants named for the funeral include Mr. and Mrs. Harry Welsch and daughter Jane of Tripley Florida. Mrs. William Mandt and daughters Virginia and Margaret. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Mandt. Carbon Glew from Kentucky. William Mandt Jr. of Charleston West Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mandt of Dunkirk. Mrs. Anna Minor with son and daughter-in-law. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Minor. Mrs. F. W. Fenneken and two children George and Helen. Miss Mary Franken of Norwich. Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Welsch of Wyandotte Michigan.
Funeral rites for J. V. Stoechtein were held at the residence Monday at 9:30 a.m. in charge of Rev. Father Clark of Holy Cross Church. The services were largely attended with many turned away. Burial followed in the cemetery at New Lexington. Eighty eight places were filled during the hours of the funeral.
George Lattimore of Nelsonville pled guilty in Trimble court to illegal possession of intoxicating liquor. He was fined 100 dollars plus costs after arrest at Mill Field Saturday night by Constable Henry Williams. Authorities stated he had eight pint bottles and nine half pint bottles in his possession.
Plan inspection at Bishopville Lodge No 4760 F and A M to be held Thursday. Degree work and district lecturer Frank Ford of Beverly will conduct the inspection. Refreshments and a social session follow. visiting Masons welcomed.
The Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of the M. E. Church will gather at Mrs. R. B. Smith’s home in Glouster Wednesday at 2 PM for the afternoon meeting.
Mr and Mrs Hubert Welsch former residents of Jacksonville were called to the city by Mrs Mary Welschs death and returned to Wyandotte Michigan with Mr and Mrs Harry Welsch and daughter Jane of Tripley Florida.
Jan 9 at 2 o'clock the Home Making Class for women will convene at the High School Building in Glouster. Citizens are urged to attend this Friday gathering for plans and discussions.
Hickman reports December fines total 146.21 at Nelsonville council meeting. Mayor to submit city property inventory and year end activities report at a future session. Resolutions for the late F B Beard memory to be drafted by Hickman and Clerk Kinney. Ordinance 742 posting machine purchase no seconded. A later called meeting planned to consider the annual appropriation ordinance.
S J Dew of Nelsonville resumes management of the Dew Hotel effective January 1 after years of leased operation. The Dews have moved from the Cann property on East Columbus Street and plan to live soon at the Knox residence shared with F S Knox.
Miss Lenore Calhoun returns to Columbus after a several day visit with Mrs. Donald Betts. Elizabeth Inman goes back to Bowling Green to resume teaching after a two week vacation with relatives. Teachers Fio Hutchins and Muriel Gilbert return to Columbus from holidays. Students Ruth Carter and Virigina Shaner return to Athens for Ohio University. Various families visit and host in Columbus Cleveland Athens Delaware and Westerville as holidays end and work resumes.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church will gather Thursday at 2 PM at Mrs. H. A. Sayre's Columbus Street home. Miss Helen Sargent assists, Mrs. Charles Monks leads devotional, and Mrs. John Herrold oversees the study book.
Through an arrangement with the Inter-State Lyceum Bureau the play Bought and Paid For will be staged at the Senior High School Auditorium Nelsonville Wednesday morning from to 9 15 o clock with a cast of five players. A small admission will be charged and friends are urged to attend.
Athens City Council adopted an annual appropriation of 49761.92 for operating funds and discussed dairy inspection for Athens County. Mayor Wood reported December receipts of 173.52 with 154.82 deposited, bonds for Wells and Ator were approved, Wells named city solicitor, Ator city patrolman. The electric franchise terms and tax delinquency totals were reviewed as council planned further talks on milk inspection funding.
The Buchtel boys defeated Greens Run while the Buchtel girls lost Friday. Several residents return from travels and funerals, births announced, and local visits noted including Troy High game plans and hospital stays. Names include D E Bookman, Fell, Leak, Sweazy, Shively, Bernice Bookman Mohney, Freddie Kirkendall, Winifred Sayre, Sheskey, Worthington, Bacanis, Moore, Hickman, Davis, McManaway Burgess.
Columbus Jan 6 Ohio Farm Bureau research director Carl J West says a one percent rise in fall wheat acreage reflects economics beating politics. Ohio seeded 1 912 000 acres up from 1 893 000 last year while U S acreage drops one percent to 42 042 000.
The Buchtel Parent Teacher Association will meet at the High School Thursday evening January 8 at 7 30. A precursor meeting at 6 36 offers interested parents a chance to join a study group.
In his legislature address Governor Cooper argues the state must fix overcrowded hospitals and prisons. He cites misallocated welfare funds, calls for rehabilitation and expansion, and says the people demand urgent action to improve care for the unfortunate.
An advertisement touts Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a safe gentle laxative that cleanses the bowels without griping. It claims poisons in the system cause bilious symptoms and promises rapid, pleasant relief based on forty seven years of study.
In Columbus three Ohio interdenominational conventions the Pastor's Laymen's and Conference of Church Women will gather the week of January 1922. Sponsored by the Ohio Council of Churches they aim to boost church work statewide with lectures by Cadman Filcher Stone Newton Poling Cushman and others plus topics on church cooperation and unity. Justice Florence Allen among speakers for the women’s meeting. The three conventions close January 22 with a joint communion service.
Excavation reveals rock encased tomb of a powerful Irish king and his queen in Sheebeg Mountain, Carrick on Shannon. Artifacts and relics are exposed for scientific study, dating from around Christ time, opening new insight into primitive Ireland.
William Henry Cooley, 84, died at 8 20 oclock Monday night at his home 391 Richland Avenue. He had been ailing for several years. He leaves a widow. Funeral services will be held at the residence at 2 40 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Burial will be in West Union Street Cemetery.
A home mix for chest coughs suggests combining 2 ounces of Pinex with a pint of liquid to produce a throat soothing remedy. It claims three actions: easier breathing, phlegm loosening, and anti inflammatory effect. The ad emphasizes Pinex as a concentrated Norway Pine compound and warns against substitutes.
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