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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1929
Page
3
H Bartlett serves as Messenger correspondent for Nelsonville, inviting readers to telephone news tips to 412-W. Community updates and local briefs rely on resident input.
Bechtel defeated Chauncey 29 to 12 after leading 27 to 4 with three minutes left. Phillips and Andrews each scored eight points while Rife totaled nine for Bechtel. Chauncey top scorer Richardson with five. Girls contest close as Kirkendall led Buchtel and Sweazy displayed strong passing. game not counted on county schedule due to holiday timing.
An oyster supper is announced to be held at Moose Hall on Wednesday evening January 16 inviting all members to attend.
Mercy Hospital Columbus reports from Nelsonville indicate Mrs James Lee is suffering from in ward goitre. She is being prepared for an operation which will probably be held Friday.
Nelsonville meets Logan at home in a decisive league bout. The Greyhounds, leading the Southeastern Ohio league, won both prior games and seek a strong crowd as reserved seats go on sale. Logan carries a strong squad and a close recent battle is anticipated.
Rev. C. W. Hoffman of the M E Church organizes a Sunday School picture show for boys, girls, and friends in the Sunday School room. Attendees will gather Wednesday at 6 pm for songs and many colored pictures depicting India and China. Last Sunday 87 youths enjoyed a similar program and another session is set for next Sunday at 6 pm.
The Nelsonville Hi-Y Club hosted a banquet at the YMCA under Rev. Lloyd Evans. Twenty covers were set and new members Charles Griffin Oscar Hartley Paul Huddy Bob Huenefeld Donald Lancaster Clarence Lanner and Tom Wolfe were initiated. Coach George Marshall attended as an honored guest.
Mr and Mrs Ben Stalter and son Bob visited Columbus from their home while Mr and Mrs Glen Oliver hosted. Art Fisk traveled to Columbus with W S Davis and E N Davis visiting sister Elizabeth Traugh. Haldean Hornbeck and three children stay with her mother Barney Keplar. Mac Aaron from Columbus visited friends here over Sunday. Charlies Edington and Frank Poston returned from a visit to Charles Newton in Charlestown W Va. J L Wilson visited relatives in Columbus. Isabel Healy and Lillian Stover attended a Friday sorority dance with Delta Phi Sigma in Athens. George E Johnson C E Walburh and C G Sheppard were Columbus visitors. Alva Johnson is spending the day in Columbus. Isaac Vaughn remains in Columbus for Deputy Mine Inspectors meeting at the Virginia Hotel.
The S. H. T. Club met at Mrs. Lucille Heft's home Monday evening. Members and guest Mrs. Mildred Kinney enjoyed sewing and lunch with attendees Julia Burnell Ruth Cook Elsie Hodgeman Helen Devol Inez Wilson Wanda Walters Marzella Barrows Leah Reynolds Geneva Gears May Linton.
Mrs Walter Lines and Mrs Cliff Figley hosted Class No 21 of the Methodist Sunday School on Monday evening at Mrs Lines home. Miss Vernon Bush of Cleveland and Miss Agnes Hartley attended as guests. Fifteen members answered roll call, followed by music and contests and a two course luncheon.
A surprise party at Miss Louise Caldwell's home Monday honored her 19th birthday. Guests included Kathleen Shirley Margaret and Ethel Johnson Margaret Penn Genevieve and Edith Beagle Lucille Huddy Alice Louise Caldwell Tom Shafer Bill Sayers Red Miller Charles Simms Clarence Huddy Jack Powell Herbert Walker and others. A luncheon followed and she received a pair of kid gloves.
Tom Tignor was fined 25 dollars and costs and sentenced to 30 days in jail after pleading guilty to striking and wounding Lonnie O N ail in a Chestnut Street home incident. O N ail also pleaded guilty to striking Harley Triplett in Sharp s restaurant.
The Home Craft Club met Friday evening with Miss Muriel Traugh and eight members present. Mrs. Rex Flowers was a guest. During the business session officers for the new year were elected with Miss Traugh named president and Mrs. Florence Lash as secretary. Lunch followed.
Miss Barbara Steenrod entertained the King's Heralds Saturday afternoon at her Washington Street home. Mrs Laura Spencer led the group with six members present. Papers were read by Mary Katherine Miller and Barbara Steenrod. Refreshments followed during the social hour.
Mrs William Mills entertained Monday afternoon for Mrs C 8 Adams of Plattaburg NY guest of Mrs H D Krieg English tea was served at 4 o clock Mrs Cecil Shafer and Mrs Adams received score prizes.
At the regular meeting Friday evening the Daughters of America installed officers led by Junior past councilor Lizzie Austin and councilor Flossie Green. Other posts included associate junior past councilor Ella Patton associate councilor Nellie Dolman vice councilor Adda Allman associate vice councilor Ellen Steenrod conductor Oma Daugherty warden Sylvia Wallace inside sentinel Becca Fough ty outside sentinel Emily Stephenson. Refreshments were served after the ceremony.
The Retail Merchants Association holds its monthly meeting at the YMCA on Wednesday evening with dinner at 6 15 followed by the election of officers.
Church bells in Athens toll at noon on Wednesday to mark the ninth birthday of the national prohibition law. Temperance Day will be observed Friday in Ohio public schools with at least two hours of programs about temperance and its history. The W C T U leads the observance campaign.
President Coolidge has no information on the Americans to join the German Reparations Commission. The White House said today appointments will be made by foreign countries and announced by them, not by the president.
Federal Judge A M J Cochran fined three chain-store corporations and 72 clerks for selling malt and hops in violation of prohibition laws. Kroger Grocery Co Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co and L A Glass stores faced fines of 500 dollars each for the companies and 25 dollars for each clerk. The judge said the sale of malt invites violations and warned that future sales will not be tolerated in Kentucky.
Senate Foreign Relations leader Borah proposes a compromise report on the Kellogg Anti War Treaty to clarify American interpretation while not creating a reservation. Missouri's Reed may drop a blocking measure and Walsh of Montana presses stronger support amid large peace group turnout.
Walsh says the treaty becomes an important law and would deter wars. White House officials expect quick Senate ratification and deem the pact the administration’s key achievement. President Coolidge calls it the most important measure brought before the Senate.
William P. Belden of the Ohio Coal Operators asks for complete government control of the soft coal industry as he testifies before the Senate Commerce Committee on the Watson Federal Coal Commission Bill. He calls the bill uneconomic and unconstitutional.
Columbus reports the State Senate may expedite passage of an emergency appropriation after the General Assembly reconvenes. The measure allocates 28 million dollars for operating expenses including state payroll, with part due today. The House is expected to pass the measure late this week.
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