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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1928
Page
3
Nelsonville gossip notes Herbert Sudiow of Connett claims the honor of killing the first black snake this year. He said the 3 1 2 foot long reptile was a real old time black snake and local residents confirm the feat.
Prof. T N Hoover will address the First Presbyterian church at 6 45 PM on the topic Prayer for the Church In Relation to Nation and Government. It is the second night of the week of prayer with Prof O E McClure leading services and Miss Alice Holman singing a vocal solo.
at College Hill near Millfield the No 28 mine ceased operations as sub district officers and Robert Bell ordered a halt pending investigation. The Monsarrat property, operated by Warner Brothers of Cleveland, violated an agreement to load cars for both the company and workers. Worker counts ranged from 12 to 55 daily, with over 100 men alternating on shifts.
Richard Burchfield of Chauncey received eighteen months in the Ohio State penitentiary for failure to support his 14 month old child. Indicted by the January grand jury, his arraignment followed by a request to bring in Mrs. Burchfield revealed she had not been supported since their marriage in December 1925. The couple has been separated since April 1927 and Mrs. Burchfield has lived with her parents on The Plains. Burchfield was also said to have been arrested recently for defrauding an innkeeper.
Cleveland January 18 Judge Samuel H Silbert denied a divorce to salesman David D Levitt after learning he had drawn up rigid rules for his wife Violet including meal times, not speaking to her parents on the street and reporting by telephone when she left home. The judge ruled a husband cannot be a czar though the ruling notes a husband has rights in a marriage.
Gilbert Young, a Nelsonville resident and former Otto University student, pleaded not guilty in Athens County Common Pleas Court to reckless operation of an automobile. He was indicted by the January grand jury and a March 29 trial date was set.
Nelsonville January report says Rev. John Lloyd Evans pastor of the Presbyterian Church in Nelsonville is much improved after wandering dazed near Gay and High streets Columbus yesterday. He talked to his wife by phone from Mt. Carmel hospital and may return home today. C G Sheppard identified him near the store and helped arrange hospital care.
Mrs. Maude Murray Miller of Columbus spoke to a large Nelsonville audience at the M E church under Faithful Martha class auspices. An interesting description of her work was given. While in the city she was the guest of Mrs. W H Parks.
Mrs Amanda Schoonover 66 died yesterday at her home in Doanville after several years of illness She was a former caretaker at the Doanville church She leaves two daughters and four sons Funeral services will be held Thursday at 3 PM at the residence with burial at Greenlawn
Examiners report on Nelsonville city offices covering July 29, 1934 to October 17, 1927 reveals illegal payments totaling 1711.50. Of this 385 were allegedly paid to B. M. Coakley for unauthorized employment and 1826.50 to Alfred Richardson as an official with a contract interest. The audit also lists multiple small balances owed to or by the city and various parties, with several items attributed to election bill and deposit errors.
At the annual stockholders meeting Monday the Athens Lumber Company elected L W Roberts as president and general manager Hull Kittle as vice president George H Junod as treasurer Warren Ross as assistant treasurer and directors L W Roberts George H Junod Warren Ross Hull Kittle and Joe D Martin Kittle also became general manager of the Gloucester branch. Joe D Martin received a gift from office employees for his many years of service and retired from active service at the start of the year.
Temperatures show a drop below freezing for the first time in over a week reaching 31 degrees at 9 p.m. Tuesday. Early Wednesday morning records list 36 degrees with afternoon values around the mid 80s to low 40s in the readable fragments.
The meeting that was to be held Thursday evening has been postponed to Thursday January 26. The postponement affects all expected attendees and related arrangements.
John Daniel Bass 74 a Nelsonville resident died last night at his home after a stroke of paralysis. Born in Hartford City West Virginia he had lived in Nelsonville 26 years and worked as a painter and paper-hanger. He leaves a widow and four children Marta Jenkins J B Bass L Bass J A Bass and E C Ridger. Funeral services are Saturday at 11 at Pilgrim Holiness Church Chestnut Street with burial at Greenlawn.
Funeral services for Stephen A Hooper who died Saturday night were conducted at his home 361 Richland Avenue at 10 36 yesterday morning with Rev C M Coulter officiating assisted by Revs Reed of Pom eroy and Eaton of Richland Avenue M P church. Burial followed in West Union Street Cemetery. The Columbus Golden Post G A R assisted in services.
In San Francisco on January 18, Captain Charles Kingsford Smith and Lieutenant George Pond continued their attempt to beat the world record for sustained flight in the Southern Cross. They reported favorable conditions as they carried on their round-the-clock voyage beginning at 8:11 a.m. yesterday.
Eight boys at New Marshfield High School form an agricultural club meeting Wednesdays in the school building. Officers: Bernard Withers president Walter Jones vice president Clovis Chesser secretary treasurer. Club plans farm shop work and study of agricultural subjects plus recreation. They will make farm equipment and furniture to sell with proceeds benefiting the treasury.
An automobile owned by William L. Barstow of the Athenean restaurant went into a ditch on the Heb Berdaville road Tuesday afternoon. Barstow escaped injury and minor damage to the car was reported this morning.
Miss Beth Verity entertained at dinner Tuesday night with Mrs Herman Ohlinger Joan Hamilton Middleport Mrs Tillie Hall and Miss Lulu Parry among the covers.
The women of St Andrews church announce a euchre party fundraiser at the parish hall Thursday evening. Public invited for an evening of cards and community support.
The regular meeting of the Junior Home Guards of the M. E. church was held with Louise Huffman at her West Franklin Street home. Fifteen members answered roll call. After the business session a luncheon was served by the hostess.
Miss Margaret Pugh of Columbus visits Mrs. Albert Mann for a few days. Mrs. J. H. Strauch stays in Columbus. Miss Carrie Cox in Columbus today. L. B. Davis conducts business in Columbus. Corwin Andrews returns home after several days in Columbus. M. D. Schaff of Springfield Ill visits Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Bartels. Mrs. Hannah Parry and others visit Athens today. Alice Anderson returns from Radcliffe. Ina Hoover, district deputy of the W B A, New Salem, on business in town. James Bland family and others return from Zanesville where they were guests of Alfred Dempster.
Berlin dispatch cites Berliner Tageblatt Moscow source that Leon Trotzky, once co-dictator, is en route to a distant frontier post in Vierna on orders to banishment for opposing the Stalin faction. Trotzky says revolutionary tide has ebbed since 1922 but will rise again.
J Wilbur Dorst aged 27 assistant general secretary of the Y M C A in Columbus died of tuberculosis He came to Columbus after leaving Wittenberg College Springfield in 1922 He was the son of John L Dorst secretary of the Springfield Y M C A
Harold C. Benninghof, former clerk of Montgomery township, was found not guilty of embezzling 875 dollars in township funds. The acquittal was delivered after a Jan 18 hearing in Ashland.
Professor William Corless Mill, director of the archaeological and historical museum at Ohio State University, died at Ohio State University Hospital from myocarditis. He had been ill over a year, underwent a minor operation Saturday, and died suddenly with Mrs. Mills at his side. Mill served at OSU for 46 years as student, teacher, and researcher, overseeing notable Ohio discoveries.
The Athens Retail Merchants Association will meet at Hotel Berry tonight at 6 for the annual dinner and business meeting. Officers will be elected at the business session after the dinner, with L. B. McCune presiding as president.
Officers of the 145th regiment Ohio National Guard announced the unit will donate one night’s drill pay to aid suffering children in Ohio coal fields. Lieut. Col. F. W. Marcolin said the fund will total about $1,300.
Federal authorities took over prosecutions of union sympathizers alleged to have attacked George Ayres a mine boss at Barton Belmont County last night. Four of ten men named in warrants would be arrested and arraigned in Steubenville before a U S commissioner, as the federal action rests on a federal injunction against violence.
Advert reads a home use Marcel Wave beauty product sold in Athens with promises of six to seven day curls, lustrous waves, and a refund if not satisfied. It highlights easy use for all hair lengths and claims salon results without frequent visits.
State president Mrs C E Kendel and state treasurer Mrs W S Eberie arrived in Athens to sign a contract in the Chamber of Commerce rooms for the state convention October 3 4 and 5 with over 800 delegates expected. Local council president Mrs W A Matheny and state vp Mrs B H Bing will represent the local group.
Chauncey members of the Junior class and about 60 guests met Monday evening at Miss Hazel Harvey's home for a social session. Games music and dancing provided entertainment with ice creams and cake served. Faculty present included Mrs J F Miller and Mr Miller Coach J R Shaw with Mrs Shaw Miss Rutheis and Mrs Christine Courtney Brown.
Erle Bridgewater, a Chauncey business visitor, was in Columbus on Tuesday. Miss Foust Lowery left Chauncey to visit relatives in Zanesville. Mrs. Pat Moore returned to Akron after weeks at The Plains with her mother and sister. Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Olbers and Mrs. F E Boudinot attended the funeral of Mrs. Myra Davis at Taylor Ridge Church for Christ. A Schoopover returned from a few days in Columbus.
Ada Post G A R votes A P Carter as senior vice commander in the January election noting Kenton as the locale of the meeting.
Ella Gallen, a resident of Gadcombe in England, was declared insane after smashing a war statue using an axe and sledge. The incident sparked a criminal case and questions about mental health evaluation in the period.
Public notice announces a general meeting or opening time on Friday morning at 7 oclock. Details are unclear in the fragment. No named individuals or organizations are readable.
A testimonial from Miss Helen Boles of Minneapolis Minnesota extols Father John's Medicine for colds and as a preventive against serious illnesses. The letter notes the product's long history of over 70 years and claims it contains no alcohol or nerve-deadening agents.
Three actions filed in Athens County Common Pleas by Andy Bscerba of Jacksonville against Royal Insurance seek 2550. He claims 600 of household furniture insured with Royal burned June 18 1936 and no payout. House coverage of 3950 with premium 6.18 also shows no payment after destruction. A third suit seeks 1000 as fire destroyed a frame house September 14 1037 valued 1800 with 9.05 premium paid.
Washington reports 1927 exports totalled 4.866 billion dollars, up from 4.909 billion in 1926, with a favorable balance of 681.7 million. Imports for 1927 were 4.184 billion, down from 4.431 billion in 1926.
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