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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1930
Page
3
The Messenger notes C. H. Bartlett serves as the Nelsonville correspondent and invites readers to telephone news tips to 412-W for local items.
A man claiming to be A. A. Humphrey from Roanoke Va. was found in the Factory district police say after overdosing on drugs. He slept in the rain until questioned by Judge Bateman and was hospitalized for wakefulness. He says his bank roll of 16 dollars and 160 dollars in traveler's checks is missing. A contract for a coal mine near Mineral was linked to him by J H Griffith of Athens after Humphrey entered a contract last Friday.
Miss Helen Devol hosted the I. H. T. Club on Pleasantview Avenue Monday evening. Guests included Miss Eula Scheeler and Miss Bernice Backus. Bridge occupied three tables. Mrs. Donald Betts won high score, Miss Mae Linton was second, and Miss Backus was low. A two course luncheon followed.
York Grange No 2436 will meet in regular session Friday January 17 at 7 30 oclock at the Oak Grove School for a scheduled gathering.
The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church will gather Thursday afternoon at two o'clock with Mrs. C. E. Welch on Columbus Street. Mrs. Julius Fischer and Mrs. James Sharp are the assisting hostesses.
The Girls' Athletic Association of Nelsonville High School met Thursday evening at the Senior High Building. Miss Adda Frances Butt presided. After a social hour with games and contests, refreshments were served. Thirty members with supervisor Miss Helen Shaw attended.
The Standard Bearers gathered at Manuel Sayre's Columbus Street residence Tuesday evening. Helen Linton and Juanita Sines presented India study book. A portal ceremony featured members including Selma Weiss and others. Helen Sayre read during the social hour and Mary Shelton was named press correspondent. The next meeting is set with Elmo Higgins on February 6.
The Business Girls' Class of the Christian Sunday School will meet Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Williard Simonton on Myers Street. A business meeting has been announced.
The Pythian Sisters will convene at their hall on Thursday evening January 16 with a 7 o clock start. Mrs Elsie Barber Mrs Bertha Butts and Miss Louise Pearce organize the business meeting and program.
The Nelsonville W C T U held Victory Day services at Mrs. Will Standall's home 414 Chestnut Street with 40 attendees including guests from Glouster Union. Talks covered prohibition law effects on schools and enforcement, plus a plan to send resolutions commending Mayor Hickman and to hold Frances E. Willard memorial services next month.
Mrs. Mary Barnes widow of Civil War veteran William Barnes receives a $50 monthly pension through efforts of Congressman Thomas A. Jenkins. She lives with nephew and niece Mr and Mrs George Barrows on West Washington Street in Nelsonville.
The condition of Mrs. T. S. Bush who underwent a tonsil operation Monday at Sinai Hospital in Cleveland is reported to be much improved.
Jan 15 meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Urwin Buchtel includes Mrs. Luthe Blackburn Clarkton Mo Mrs Mayme Bartlett Muskegon Mich and Mrs Della Syx Columbus Ohio It is the first gathering of the mother and her three daughters in 22 years.
Walter E B Shaffer is charged with murder and Mrs Lorain Hendricks is held as a material witness in Canton Ohio over the death of Albert Hendricks last April. Hendricks reportedly carried a $3000 life policy. The pair were seized in separate Michigan towns after the incident.
On Sunday evening at 7 o'clock the First Methodist Church of Logan orchestra will perform a sacred concert at the local Methodist Church in Nelsonville. Led by D Kinser, the group has earned a fine reputation for its sacred music. The program will be varied.
The King's Men will hold their regular prayer service Friday at 7 PM at John Windle's Madison Street home. William Mitchell will lead the meeting.
Rev Pridgen reports the Pilgrim Holiness Church revival led by Dorothy Dobey as the most successful and best attended of his pastorate. Services start at 7 pm daily drawing large crowds from neighboring towns and city congregations.
Mr and Mrs Earl Starkey announce the birth of a daughter at their home Monday January 3 at Strouds Run. The child is named Edna Ruth. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Enos Starkey of Nelsonville and Mr and Mrs Elsworth Durfee of Strouds Run.
Evangelist A Daugherty continues evangelistic services at the Church of God on Watkins and Poplar Street. A large number of attendees are present each session.
Magic City Lodge I O O F will install officers at the regular meeting Friday night. Harold Shirkey of Jacksonville district deputy grand master will be installing officer. Refreshments will follow and visiting Odd Fellows will be welcomed.
Glouster notes Miss Gertrude Lane daughter of James Lane married last Saturday to John Sparks of Cincinnati. The ceremony occurred in Newport Kentucky and the couple departed for a trip through the East following the wedding.
With the George Washington due in Plymouth at midnight, the American delegation to the fire power naval conference in London is prepared for preliminary talks. Secretary Henry L. Stimson leads the United States group and plans to join discussions on arrival in London Friday.
In Glouster on January 15 directors of the consolidated Glouster State Bank and First National Bank organized the new institution. S. S. Danford was chosen president with W. E. McCarty and William James as vice presidents and C. A. Pride as secretary. The board expanded to nine members including E. J. Eddy, E. R. Eddy, C. E. Duncan, W. E. McCarty, C. A. Pride, S. S. Danford, C. F. Danford, William James, and E. F. Johnson. The banks consolidated January 2 and began operating in Glouster State Bank rooms, retaining that name.
Officers state the institution will continue as a state bank under the Banking Department of the State of Ohio, preserving regulatory oversight and compliance as it operates within the existing state framework.
Glouster officers chartered a special bus to attend the district school of instruction in Logan. Attendees included Mrs. Isabelle Bulloch Mrs. Mary Dillon Mrs. Marie Eddy Mrs. Patience Wallace Mrs. Iva Pedicord Mrs. Lois Wallace Mrs. Garnet Hamber Mrs. Loneta Butts Mrs. Lilly Kinney Mrs. Georgia Sayre and Mrs. Esta Haskins.
Glouster Lodge 607 F and A M prepares a stated communication this evening with Master Mason degree work. Visiting Masons will be welcomed.
The eu chre party and dance at Knights of Pythias Hall Jacksonville will be held tonight instead of Thursday as first announced.
Morgan County Grand Jury reported with no indictments. Jail in McConnellville emptied as those held for investigation were released and a few liquor law violators paid fines and were freed.
Charles B. Mason 78 died at his Corning home after stomach trouble. A Scottish immigrant, he earned a $6 membership medal in the Masonic Lodge and belonged to Masonic bodies for 63 years. Survived by wife Janett Denholm, one son John, five daughters, two grandchildren, and several relatives. Funeral Thursday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Clutch and Rev. Turner officiating. burial in Millertown Cemetery.
Col umbus guests attend a bridge tea hosted by Miss Margaret Vorhes as she announces her sister Ruth Vorhes will wed Preston Pumphrey of Oxford. The couple will marry January 25 at the Vorhes home with Ruth, a Nelsonville and Ohio University graduate and Grandview Schools art supervisor, and Preston, a Ohio Wesleyan graduate with a Cleveland advertising career, planning to reside in Cleveland.
The British battleship Rammillies was ashore today at Fort Santa Angelo near the Customs House after being rammed on the rocks.
A faded picture in the Albany Knickerbocker Press helped a widow named Mrs. Erickson locate her son John Erickson, whom she had left in an institution as a baby. She had believed him dead after a series of false assurances. The 16 year old was identified and reunited with his mother after the photo surfaced.
Washington January 15 authorities say the Hoover administration will close the probe into William B Shearer and his backers. The aim was to shield the London Conference from secretly financed big navy propagandists and not to prosecute individuals. The Senate subcommittee’s findings discredited propagandists and removed interference risks in London.
An old advertisement promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle bowel cleanser and liver tonic to restore vigor and youth. It claims a 20 year track record aiding stomach troubles pimples listlessness headaches and general well being with olive colored vegetable ingredients and no griping. Prices shown are 15 60 cents.
Congress debates enforcement reforms as President Hoover pushes economic measures. Senators Borah and Norris signal a tough path with one House bill on transfer of enforcement to the Justice Department and a broad proposal to consolidate Border Patrols under the Coast Guard. The Treasury Post Office Appropriation bill, carrying 34 million for prohibition enforcement, draws close scrutiny amid fiscal limits and political divisions.
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