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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1934
Page
3
A community group led by Mrs. Florence will meet Friday night with Jances Nelson of Pleasantview to discuss a joint operation. A potluck lunch will be served after the session.
Dr. F. M. promotes Olive Tablets as a substitute for calomel used for 20 years. The ads claim olive color tablets purge poisonous matter, brighten complexion, relieve headaches and pimples, and improve energy. Sold in 15c 30c and 60c sizes for nightly use.
A county government welfare department is proposed to address labor surplus as federal relief ends. Speakers urge reorganization under Home Rule, with trained workers for family welfare and modern civic plans. Election results keep Edward E. Rosser as president and officials in place. various citizens named to Ohio Chamber roles.
Aerie No. 1044 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Murray City sponsors President Roosevelt Birthday Ball on January 30 at the Eagles Home. Proceeds aid the Warm Springs Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, supported by the President. Tickets are on sale locally.
Mrs. George Beagle and Mrs. Frank Betts hosted a shower for Mr. and Mrs. Frank Betts Edith Beagle at the Beagle residence. The couple recently wed at St. Marys West Virginia. In August last year twenty five guests attended and gifts were given to Mrs. Betts.
The East P. T. A. will hold its monthly meeting Friday afternoon at East School at 3 o'clock. Fifth grade pupils taught by Miss Lillian Young will present the program.
An advertisement promotes Fasteeth powder to secure dentures with no gummy taste or sensation. It claims deodorizing properties and comfort. Available in three sizes at Quick's or your Gruggist.
In Oak Grove, York Grange No. 2436 will install officers Friday Jan 12 at 8 pm with Athens Grange exemplifying the ceremony. An oyster supper follows. New officers include Master James McClain and others, with past masters Earl White A N Ward and Edward Howard. John McClain named insurance agent and Edward Howard elected to three year executive committee.
Early morning blaze gutted the front rooms of the Nelsonville Brick Company's main office at West City limits. Office records in the safe escaped damage while the cant room over the furnace, flooring and joists were destroyed. The exterior brick building remained unharmed and damage estimates were not available. The fire was blamed on an overheated furnace or a short circuit. the janitor had started the fire earlier. Local workers at Lick Run Mine raised the alarm.
One hundred ten couples danced Wednesday from 9 to 1 at the Elks Club in Nelsonville. Charlie Davis and his famous 15 piece orchestra provided the music while en route to Cincinnati for a return engagement over WLW. The band previously played for the Columbia Broadcasting system.
Twenty-one members of the Esther Class of the Christian Church gathered Monday night at Mrs. Belle Lancaster’s West Washington Street home. A potluck dinner preceded a business session and routine program.
The Christian Endeavor Society of the Christian Church held a Tuesday night gathering in the church parlors with president Eleanore Ray leading games and contests. Refreshments were served to members and three guests as the group eyes attendance at the Athens Institute on February 2 to 4.
The girls gathered Tuesday night to bid farewell as she heads to Columbus on Wednesday. Gifts were given by Polly Johnson, Mary Coakley, Ruth Coakley, Mary Jane Howe, and Mary Virginia Thomas in a token of friendship.
Mrs Florence Bannon entertained the bridge club Tuesday at 6 o clock with dinner at the Dew House. Guests included Mrs Robert Carren Mrs Ralph Henry and Mrs Frank K Smith. Bridge followed the meal with Mrs Carren winning the high guest score and prizes awarded to Mrs J B Preston and Mrs Walter Wilson for high club scores.
Seventeen members of the Loyal Woman's Class of the Christian Church met Monday night at 6 30 at Mrs Fred Junipers home. A potluck dinner opened the meeting as officers for the coming year were chosen including president Mrs Fred Juniper and secretary treasurer Mrs Charles McManaway.
Members of the Rainbow Class of the Christian Church will gather Friday night with Mrs. Myrtle Mthany on Madison Street for their church group meeting.
The Rev. N. O. Stucky former Pilgrim Holiness Church pastor now leads a revival program broadcast biweekly on WAIU Columbus from 4 15 to 4 45 p m He will be heard next Sunday afternoon at that time in NOW ON THE AIR NELSONVILLE Ohio
Richard William Riddell 80 died at 8 15 this morning at his Pleasantview Avenue home after months of heart trouble. Born in Ambrey England January 3 1854 he came to the United States in 1883 and settled in Nelsonville. Survived by wife Margaret Joy Riddell two children Thomas Riddell Akron and Mrs H A Kelch Nelsonville two grandchildren John Riddell Akron and Elizabeth Keich five great grandchildren and two brothers in England. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs Kelch 36 Clinton Street.
Rev. R F Steickler conducted the funeral service for Mary Ellen Patton at her parents home in Nelsonville. Two hymns were read and burial followed at Greenlawn. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Joe Carr from Houston Texas, and Patton family members.
Miss Louise Pearce and Miss Bertha Howard will host Cosmo politan Club members at the Pearce home Friday night at 7 30. The event brings together club members for an evening gathering and socializing in a home setting.
Mr and Mrs Will Rannelis and Mr and Mrs Vance Rannelis with family of McArthur and Mrs Law rance McManigan Garretaville attended the funeral services Tuesday for Mrs E J Cabie. Guy Juniper Sparks Nev was called here by the death of his father Abner Juniper.
Nelsonville report corrects a Wednesday Messenger item stating two rugs are needed by East and West Schools. The rugs are for use in the school groceries, not for stairways as previously claimed.
Mrs Viola Henshaw spent Wednesday in Athens as the guest of Mrs Lewis McBride. Frank Meilinger is recovering at his home on Monroe Street from a tonsil operation performed last week.
The Band Boosters plan a meeting in the band room at Senior High School tonight at 7. The event invites all band supporters and parents to discuss activities and fundraising for the program.
The D of A plans its annual installation of officers on Friday night. All officers in good standing are asked to attend dressed in white. A potluck dinner will follow the ceremony.
Mrs. Margaret Jacobs dies after a stroke at 116 West Patterson Avenue Columbus she moved from Pomeroy eight years ago Funeral Saturday at 2 from Ewing Funeral Home Columbus survivors include Theodore Jacobs her husband sons Carl E Jacobs Homer C Jacobs of Columbus and seven grandchildren
Windsor Stivers son of Mr and Mrs W L Stivers of East Main Street has been moved from Steubenville to Cleveland. He works for the Ohio Inspection Bureau and will perform similar duties there as he did in Steubenville.
Mr and Mrs R W Finsterwald and Mrs Wright McCroba returned Wednesday night to Lincoln Hill after a visit in Columbus. Mr Finsterwald underwent a medical examination at a Columbus hospital.
Sheriff A. O. Tracy was alerted by Night Watchman Walter Wolfe that state patrolmen reported Neal Bowman heading toward Pomeroy. The warning urged guard against a possible hold-up between 5 and 7 this morning, with no further reports to confirm the alert.
Miss Enid Lunn supervisor of vocational home economics and Robert L. Rohoe state examiner from the State Department of Education conducted inspections of work in county schools during a yesterday Athens visit.
Mrs. Thalia Massie, stopping in Chicago en route to Reno, announces she will file divorce proceedings against Lieut. Thomas Massie. Massie, convicted in 1932 for the slaying of a Hawaiian man who attacked her, served a brief imprisonment and is linked to the case.
El more Faine of New Straitville Ohio, almost totally deaf, graduated from Ohio State University in chemical engineering by lip reading after being told he could not attend. He enrolled in the phonetic department and lip reading courses while pursuing the degree, believed to be the only hard of hearing student at OSU to do so.
Boyd Haddox of Columbus a former Columbus Bar Association leader is accused in Franklin County Common Pleas Court of converting more than 14000 from three estates in probate court. Hearing set for January 27 restitution already made to the estates. Haddox previously served as bar association secretary treasurer and defended Theora Hix’s parents in a murder case.
Dr. James P. Portner head of Ohio University psychology will travel to Columbus to confer with state re employment officials. He will join meetings of the Ohio Academy of Sciences and the Ohio Colleges Association to discuss job creation for Athens County unemployed. The Psychology Section of the Ohio Colleges Association meets at Ohio State University with over 40 colleges in membership.
Miss Agnes Woods clerk at Clover Farm in Zaleski and daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Woods married Arthur Thomas son of Mr and Mrs Jack Thomas of Pleasant Valley last Thursday. They reside with the groom’s parents.
Haydenville reports Frank Allen recovering from a clay mine injury. Jane Nutter Margie Matheny return to Ohio University. Mrs J F Francis C B Matheny Margie Matheny visit Columbus. Mrs Wilbur Lightfoot returns from Mt Vernon Sanitarium after three months treatment. Mrs J C Rowley Alice Smith Logan visit. Chester Kennard family moved to Logan. Arthur Todd family with relatives in McConnellville. Karry Everett Spencer recovering from a broken ankle. Mrs Dow Smart visited Nelsonville with relatives.
Sam Savage is reported seriously ill at his home near Chauncey on January 11.
Long Run residents hosted Clifford Love Emmett Hindman Miss Pearl Beatty and Clifford Misner on Sunday. Dorothy Velma Carsey plans a Washington visit. George Love’s farm is now occupied by Guy Frost and family. Additional guests include Elbert Bean Phyllis Ann Lonas Gertrude Lonas from Athens and George Bert Powell. Ralph Frost visited Angell Ridge to spend Sunday with Guy Frost. Mrs Rusty Bartlett and two children from Athens dined with Quince Carsey’s family. Byron and Evelyn Gaston visited Bates relatives.
Abner Juniper funeral services were conducted yesterday afternoon at the Chestnut Street residence in Nelsonville with Reverend Rothrock leading and reading two hymns. Burial followed at Greenlawn Cemetery.
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