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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1930

Page

6

Troop No 48 Boy Scouts Welcomes Three New Members

Nelsonville paper notes Troop No 48 adds Charles Patton Robert Riley and Gerald Thomas increasing to twelve scouts. Next meeting January 16 will test Tender Foot Second Class and First Class with signaling instruction and flag handbook review. Lawrence Seibert elected basketball captain as troop practices at the Y on Saturdays from 7 to 8 p m and invites parent inspection.

Nelsonville Boy Scouts Charles Patton Robert Riley Gerald Thomas Robert Tucker W. D. Mender Lawrence Seibert

Fatal Scalding Death Of Four Year Old Windle

Ray Leonard Windle four year old son of Mr and Mrs Pearl Windle died Monday at the family home near Chauncey from scalding after falling into a pan of boiling water Saturday Funeral services will be held at the Pentecostal Church in Nel sonville Wednesday at 2 PM conducted by Rev Martin Athens Burial will be in Greenlawn.

Nelsonville Ray Leonard Windle Pearl Windle Chauncey Pentecostal Church Martin Athens Greenlawn

Daughters of Union Veterans to Install Officers at Odd Fellows Hall

The Daughters of Union Veterans will meet this evening at 7 o'clock at the Odd Fellows Hall. Officers for the new year will be installed at this meeting.

Daughters of Union Veterans Odd Fellows’ Hall

Local residents visit relatives over weekend

Miss Clarice Wickerham and Miss Grace Wright traveled to Cincinnati to visit family. Miss Mabel Dalton returned home after two weeks with Mrs. Patton in Zanesville. The Pattons and Mulligans also spent time with relatives in this city.

Clarice Wickerham Glouster Gernet Fred Wright Cincinnati Miss Wright Miss Wickerham Elmer Wickerham Grace Wright Fred John Wright Adams Steel Mabel Dalton James Patton Zanesville Ruth Clements Amanda Phebe Worth Clements Jack Glenn Mulligan Middletown Florence Mulligan Columbus Thomas Mulligan Mary and

Mayor Sines Dies in New Straitaville

Nelsonville mourns as Mayor E. L. Sines dies Monday afternoon in New Straitaville. His widow Anna France Sines and cousin Mrs. Sylvia Devol are noted local figures in Nelsonville.

Sines Nelsonville Sylvia Devol New Straitaville E. L. Sines Anna France Devol

Improved Water Works Urged for Nelsonville

Nelsonville council heard R B Criswell of the Ohio Inspection Bureau urge a secondary river crossing to link four inch lines to an eight inch main, abandon steam pumps for electrical centrifugal units, and tie dead ends in the system. The council asked for estimates on the three recommendations and approved a $79,287.06 annual appropriation for 1930 current expenses and city departments.

Nelsonville R. B. Criswell Ohio Inspectio Bureau Criswell Hocking River Hickman l

Nelsonville Man Pleads Not Guilty to Assault Charge

Robert Bateman of Nelsonville was arraigned before Mayor Bill Hickman on a charge of assault and battery filed by Henry Nutter. He pleaded not guilty and was held to the Grand Jury under bond furnished.

Nelsonville Robert Bateman Bill Hickman Henry Nutter

Miss Pearl Barrows Hosts G E G Club in West Columbus Street

Miss Pearl Barrows entertained G E G Club members Monday evening at her West Columbus Street home. The social event featured a two course luncheon and hospitality. Attendees included Mrs. Claude Cranmer Mrs. Walter Linscott Mrs. Maynard Henshaw Mrs. Lester Turner Mrs. Ralph Smith Mrs. Wilber Hutchins Mrs. Dean Coakley Mrs. James Keating Miss Lillian Hellyer Miss Elsie Coakley Miss Louise Ray Miss Garnet Wright and Miss Mildred Bryan.

Pearl Barrows G. E. G. Club West Columbus Street Claude Cranmer Walter Linscott Maynard Henshaw Lester Turner Ralph Smith Wilber Hutchins Dean Coakley James Keating Lillian Hellyer Elsie Coakley Louise Ray Garnet Wright Mildred Bryan

John Willis Reported Seriously Ill With Influenza

John Willis is said to be seriously ill with influenza at her home in the city, according to local reports.

Nelsonville John Willis

Mrs Ines Evans Handles Messenger Classified Ads

Ines J Evans accepts Messenger Classified ads for Nelsonville column and invites calls to 824 J for orders or inquiries.

Ines J. Evans Nelsonville

Boy Rangers to Organize Basketball Team in Nelsonville

The Boy Rangers in Nelsonville met, forming plans for a basketball team. A practice is set at the Y each Saturday from 12 to 1. Members must pay yearly dues. weekly dues will be collected by Tom Higgins as wampum bearer. A captain will be chosen next session.

Nelsonville Boy Rangers Tom Higgins Rangers

Woman's Relief Corps installs officers in Nelsonville

The Woman's Relief Corps met in Odd Fellows Hall and installed officers led by Mrs. Della McMasters. New officers include President Gertrude Pensyle, Senior Vice President Della McMasters, Junior Vice-President Billa Anderson, Chaplain Mary Coope, Conductor Della Pidcock, Guard Phebe Clements, Assistant Conductor Josephine Murphy, Secretary Florence Whitmore, Instructor Stella Swingle, and color bearers Alice Dresher Ella Steenrod Sophia Mann Mae Keplar. A social hour with refreshments followed.

Nelsonville Woman’s Relief Corps Odd Fellows’ Hall Della McMasters Gertrude Pensyle Billa Anderson Mary Coope Della Pidcock Phebe Clements Josephine Murphy Florence Whitmore Stella Swingle

Esther Class Elects Officers in Christian Sunday School

The Esther Class of the Christian Sunday School met Monday evening at Mrs. P. B. Verity’s Franklin Street home. Officers for the new year were elected led by President Miss Beth Verity and other posts filled by Miss Hanna Evans, Miss Lulu Parry, and Mrs. Ralph Howe. A scripture lesson from Matthew and prayers followed. Refreshments for 35 members and guests were served, with retiring president Mrs. Frank Betts receiving a gift.

Esther Christian Sunday School P. B. Verity Franklin Street Frank Betts Beth Verity Ralph Howe Hanna Evans Muriel Stewart Lulu Parry Don Bowers H. J. Long Verity R. M. Henry Frances Bennett

Past Chiefs Association Meets in Pocahontas Chapter

The Past Chiefs Association of the Degree of Pocahontas met January 9 at Mrs. W J Scott’s Poplar Street home. A chicken dinner preceded the business session. Members present included Anna Linton Ruth Smith Birdie Bristles Sadie Linton Mattie Weakley Retta Bagley Margaret Bagley Bessie Bland Emily Clark Gerturde Dalton Clara Wallace Dora Kempton Lillian Wallace Etta McKibben Elizabeth Scott Guests included Elizabeth Vivian Collins W J Scott John Hickman Jr Raymond Scott.

Past Chiefs Association of the Degree of Pocahontas W. J. Scott Poplar Street Anna Linton Ruth Smith Birdie Brickles Sadie Linton Mattie Weakley Retta Bagley Margaret Bagley Bessie Bland Emily Clark Gertrude Dalton Clara Wallace Dora Kempton Lillian Wallace Etta McKibben Elizabeth Scott Elizabeth and Vivian Collins John Hickman, Jr Raymond Scott

Meeting Plan Notes Blur Hostess Roles

The draft lists hostesses Bessie Bland Sadie Linton Gertrude Dalton and Retta Bagley. The February meeting location will be announced later.

Sisting Bessie Bland Sadie Linton Gertrude Dalton Retta Bagley

Hoover Exonerated by Senate Panel Over Sugar Tariff

The Senate Lobby Investigating Committee found President Hoover not guilty of impropriety or malfeasance in his dealings with sugar tariff interests. The report notes it is likely representatives from competing sides sought the president to influence his view.

Hoover Senate Washington

Livestock Club To Be Reorganized Here

Reorganization of the Hocking Valley Livestock Club will occur at 1 o clock Saturday afternoon in the office of T H Johnson Athens County extension agent. Certificates of achievement and prize money will be awarded. Bee culture rabbit and livestock raising enthusiasts are invited. Everett Ball club leader will preside.

Hocking Valley Livestock Club T. H. Johnson Athens County Everett Ball

Huston May Fined in Common Pleas Court Destruction Case

Huston May was fined $15 and costs at arraignment in Common Pleas Court on an indictment for destruction of property. He was released upon payment of the fine.

Huston May Common Pleas

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