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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1931
Page
3
Local column invites readers to share society events and locals news with reporter B. Bartlett via telephone 412 W. for an informed writeup. Expressed as a service to the community, the feature seeks timely submissions from residents and groups.
The city auditor Ralph Elliott lists fund balances as of January 1 1931 in Nelsonville. General 2469.01 safety 48.13 health 32.80 service 46.32 gasoline tax 4772.40 water works 4926.48 electric light 7444.68 auto registration 2455.83. Council will transfer from the general fund to cover safety health and service shortfalls until the county tax settlement arrives.
John Robinson aged 60 died at his residence on Elizabeth Street Nelsonville after a two week illness. Funeral plans pending. He leaves a widow Minnie, six sisters including Mrs Hannahs of Nelsonville and Mrs Renner of Quaker City, and five brothers including Amos of Miami and Andrew of Newark. He belonged to the Fagles and Knights of Pythias Lodges.
Woman's Relief Corps held its annual installation of officers at Odd Fellows Hall with Mrs. Charles Pensyl as installing officer. New officers include Gertrude Pensy president and Della McMasters senior vice president. Kate Herrold elected delegate to the state convention in Columbus. luncheon followed at Bishop Restaurant.
Troop 45 Boy Scouts set for a regular meeting Thursday at 6 80 o clock in Law M Co A A pot luck supper planned following the gathering.
The Church of Christ in Glouster will hold a farewell party after services for Rev. F. E. Roberts on Wednesday night. He announced plans to preach his farewell sermon, then leave for his new church in Zinden near Columbus, with thanks from hundreds of local residents.
Mr and Mrs Curtis Brooks celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at home on Atkins Street. A noon potluck followed by conversation and a gift-filled afternoon honored the couple with many cards and gifts. Their sons Charles and Rolland attended with spouses and children. daughter Lena and other relatives joined guests from Glouster Oakfield Zaleski Trimble and more.
Elizabeth Gayton Louise Gayton Mr and Mrs Carson Cherrington Kathleen and Harry Harper Mr and Mrs BE Mundew appear in Glouster social columns with gatherings and mentions of their roles in the community.
Glouster Chapter No. 289 Women of Mooseheart Legion installs officers including Past Regent Mary Kinsell Senior Regent Bertha Carpenter Junior Regent Myr Morgan Chaplain Zella Brown Recorder Tucille Joseph Treasurer Margaret McHarg Guide Weltha Williams Assistant Guide Lenora Coley Argus Phoebe McAlister Sentinel Anna Stillwell Captain Margaret Walburn Pianist Tillie Hinton Matron Zella Brown Officers were installed by Mrs. Margaret McHark assisted by Mrs. Martha Kloh.
Trimble January 13 report Mrs L G Cary who had a major surgical operation in Columbus is now at the home of her son and daughter in law Roy Cary in Columbus. She is recovering and likely to remain away from home for several weeks.
Mr and Mrs Ernest Vernon of Columbus announce the birth of a daughter on Monday at Radium Hospital in Columbus. Former residents of Glouster, they share the family news with the community.
The Nineveh Rebekah Wedge No. 196 held an installation Friday evening with Deputy President Altha Dunlevy and Deputy Marshal Lizzie Anderson assisting. Officers installed include Martha Kloh as P. N. G. and Mary Watson as V. G. with Mary Conaway and Electa Grimm among those named for higher offices. Refreshments followed the ceremony.
Nelsonville High moves into a Friday home game against Logan High with a strengthened lineup as Joe Evans becomes eligible this week. Logan, coached by John Longley, brings a veteran squad led by scoring threats Gooding and St Clair, while Nelsonville emphasizes strong defense and improved shooting after a tough Athens contest.
Miss Marie Hickman is reported to be recovering satisfactorily from an operation at Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus. Her father F. H. Hickman mother Mrs Effie Green and her son Terry visited her at the hospital Sunday Carnel Hickman also noted in the visit.
The local Council of Boy Scouts will hold a meeting at the Y M C A Wednesday at 6 30 p m A special business session is announced Members asked to be present include Robert Smith Leonard Powell W D Mender Bennie Sterling Francis Kouri Lisle Dalton Wade Hatch Edward Murphy and Frank McCall
Mr and Mrs James Bland of Fort Street hosted a small gathering Saturday evening with card games as the main entertainment. The hostess served a luncheon to fourteen guests.
Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Gray return from vacation with parents in Ravenna. The Riley family and guests of Walter Quigley in Columbus. Delbert Davis Paul Davis and Randall Steenrod visit Columbus. Jennie Powell visiting Winfield Scott in Columbus. Swingle and Gladyce Narrah called on Forrest Brandeburgh. Tom Withers Port Clinton and daughters Margaret May and Jean return home after visiting Irvin Nanah and John Withers. H Swingle returns home after time with Irvin Nanah. Mary Reeves of Toledo visits her mother Win Wend. Joe Parish of Nelsonville wrecks car on Marshfield Pike. no injuries.
Mrs Ogden Armour, widow of Chicago packer J Ogden Armour, found value in previously regarded worthless stocks from an oil cracking company. She sold the holdings for more than 8 million dollars to large oil conglomerates, restoring financial security.
Dorothy Janis replies to a $25,000 love suit filed by Mrs. Sara E. Lund wife of a Hollywood technician. Lund claims her husband Sidney Lund fell for Janis while he helped film abroad with Ramon Novarro eight days after their marriage.
Freshmen at Ohio University gain status after the Junior Senior Governing Board passes a resolution. The change ends rules that required first year men to wear green caps and follow campus edicts, though sack rush and tug of war remain unaffected.
Dairy schools will cover feeding breeding milk sanitation and marketing at Athens County locations in January February and March. OSU dairy extension specialist Ivan McKellip will lead sessions at Amesville Stewart Coolville New Marshfield Athens and Albany high schools and the Athens Grange Hall. A committee of dairymen vocational instructors and the county extension agent organized the event to help farmers improve dairy operations.
The article notes novelty pastimes such as tennis on skates and basketball on horseback and imagines a future heavy prize fight held in a telephone booth as proposed by O Goofty.
The Striking and Camera rivals have split two matches both decided by fouls. A third bout is likely to settle who excels at fouling and claim superiority.
A doctor’s prescription turned over the counter as Thoxine offers quick sore throat and cough relief. Sold in 35c 6c and $1.00 bottles by Cline’s Drug Store in Athens and Hickman Drug Co in Nelsonville and other druggists.
Reno Nevada January 18 leading figures in the divorce colony reacted to Pope Pius encyclical expressing mixed views on divorce. Judges and officials argued whether divorce is a remedy for failed marriages with several noting the persistence of patronage and social pressures despite religious admonitions.
In Los Angeles on January 18 Daisy Devoe, former secretary to actress Clara Bow, stood trial in Superior Court on 37 counts of grand theft. Deputy DA Dave Clark presented five checks totaling 350000 drawn against Bow's account within 18 months, alleging lack of Miss Bow's authorization. Devoe claimed the funds were spent on household furnishings and necessities.
Revival services began Monday night at Salem Church led by Rev. B. F. Hughes of Carbondale with assistant Chiev. Fred Fields of Athens. Each night services start at 7 80 o clock with special music.
Hy Dickason a well known temperance and anti church lectured is in Wooster Hospital with serious injuries after an auto crash yesterday.
Seventy five families received groceries clothing and coal from the Athens Salvation Army on Saturday Adjutant Bernard Stone oversaw the distribution which included 234 garments nine grocery allotments and coal for one family The next distribution is planned for Thursday between 8 12 in the morning and 2 4 in the afternoon.
Willard Bruckes of Hamilton received a life sentence at hard labor in Ohio Penitentiary for the murder of Hillsboro police officer William Hughes.
For after eating distress gas and bloating the quick neutralising action of Bisulated Magnesia provides relief almost instantly from the first dose. The Picurated form for stomach troubles is non laxative and lasts long, ask your druggist.
An ad claims indigestion stems from excess stomach acid and praises Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a fast, harmless remedy. It emphasizes a tasteless spoonful in water neutralizes much acid, notes 50 years of physician use, and warns to buy the genuine liquid product labeled Phillips.
The Rev Anne Krusell assistant pastor of the Athens First Methodist Church and Miss Margaret Sisson teacher in religious education in the Athens City Schools will explain Religious Education at the Central Grade School Parent Teacher Association meeting at 7 30 o clock Thursday night in the school building.
An old fashioned advertisement extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a harmless laxative using herbs and pepsin. It claims to clean out hard waste, improve daily bowel movement, reduce coated tongue headaches and fatigue, and is suitable for children with a pleasant taste.
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