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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1931
Page
3
Local society and residents are urged to telephone their tips to 412-W for the news service. H Bartlett, staff correspondent, covers Nelsonville and nearby communities.
Classified section announces a need for an experienced representative with a contact option to call 412.W. The brief ad suggests opportunities in classifieds and circulation departments without detailing duties or location.
Bill Ibett escaped a Lawrence County constable two weeks ago and was captured by Wonville Police Chief George Bateman. He pled guilty before Mayor Hickman and was bound over to the Athens County Grand Jury on a $1000 bond for grand larceny involving an overcoat hat and other items.
Mil lard Acker seven year old son of Mr and Mrs Noah Acker Murray City died at home after a few days illness Funeral services conducted by Rev Householder were held at the M E Church in Murray City Burial followed in Salem Cemetery The parents also mourn as they have a nine year old daughter remaining
The Rainbow Class of the Christian Sunday School was entertained Thursday evening by Mrs. Carl Stratton and Misses Anna and Ruth Butts at Fayette Street. Officers elected include President Mrs. Lou Allen Vice President Anna Butts Treasurer Sigrid Love and Secretary Lillian Young. Contests and prizes were provided by the social committee with winners Mrs. Lane and Miss Thelma Baugh. A luncheon served to 22 members and guests.
Aline Rhonie, noted New York society aviatrix, bought a plane at Wichita, Kansas, capable of 160 miles per hour. She departed for Florida to maintain her social engagements in Florida and New York.
The Emergency Class of the First Baptist Sunday School in Nelsonville colored hosted a Freire anniversary party at W. G. Woodson's home. A two act minstrel featured Hope Woodson as MC and cast members including Raymond Brunston Oran Miller James Johnson Preston Dexter Robert Johnston and Chapman Woodson. Henry Norman sang two solos. Guests included M. H. Johnston Cecil Woodson Norman family and out of town visitors from Logan Haydenville Athens and more. Next meeting set for Raymond Brunston's home on January 22.
Mr and Mrs Fred Fisk of Walnut Street hosted a Sunday dinner for the birthday anniversary of their daughter Fivelyn Jo. Guests included Mr and Mrs Cliff Williams and daughter Shirley Ann of Dayton and Asbury Carsey of Athens.
Standard Natural Gas Co of Pittsburgh plans a second location on the Roach farm for early drilling about 1700 feet from the No 1 well in Hamley Run Berea sand. K Martin is the drilling contractor. Frank O Mara resumes tests at Nelsonville Brewery property.
Mrs. J. F. Weber hosts in Marietta while Mrs. C. H. Bartlett welcomes her guest. Numerous families visit relatives in Columbus, Athens, Baltimore and Port Clinton with several trips for business and social events noted.
Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met at the American Legion Home on Saturday afternoon January 17. Hostesses Mrs E E Bell and Miss Nona Lane greeted guests dressed as Revolutionary period ladies. After business, music by Mrs Cc Fr Martin accompanied The Star Spangled Banner, prayer by chaplain Mrs W L Hudson, flag salute, and welcome by Regent Mrs F W Poston to guests from the Woman's Relief Corps G A R Daughters of Union Veterans and Ladies Auxiliary. Guest speaker Mrs Mabel W Sprague of Athens, a Gold Star mother, was introduced.
Thousands of tons of rock peeled from the American side parapet of Niagara Falls between Saturday night and Sunday morning. The erosion carved a gigantic U shaped indentation roughly 150 to 200 feet deep and 150 feet wide, starting about 300 feet from Luna Island. A precise measure awaits aerial photo comparison with prior contours.
A report highlights a visit by Gold Star Mothers to France with an exhibition of many pictures and explanations of incidents connected to the trip.
A mob attempting to seize Le man McDaniel, suspect in two policemen killings, was checked when he died at Charity Hospital in Shreveport. Hundreds swarmed the halls as police stood guard, and three leaders were admitted to view the body. Dr. I L Sanderson reported the incident.
Dr J L Clifton Columbus state director of education will explain the education al guidance program at a 7 30 pm Tuesday meeting of the Athens High School Parent Teacher Association to be held in the high school auditorium.
In Chicago 65 year old Hong Ming Lak the Chinese grocer known as peculiar lived above his 216 West 22nd Street shop. He kept Sundays and nights hours and cared for a pet canary that accompanied him on walks. The bird's illness preceded his death and the owner was seen burning before police report.
In Fort Arthur Texas on January 19 authorities released 40 year old BR Johnson on $16 000 bond set by Port Arthur citizens after he killed Otis Adams a 22 year old Sunday school teacher he said caused his daughter Elisabeths death. Officials say Elisabeth 19 died in Robert L Williams car outside a church after a dispute with Williams who claimed she killed herself while he consulted a minister. Johnson surrendered Saturday night saying I have done nothing I regret.
A police report details the death of Hong Ming Lak from a bullet wound to the heart discovered when officers forced entry after a failed grocery visit. The scene included a bird cage and a canary dead nearby, with the peculiar resident described as Hong Ming Lak.
Pittsburgh dispatch reports the body of Mrs Cecelia Marchand, once a notable society figure and friend of Evelyn Nesbit Thaw, was found in a poorly furnished room. Search for her relatives began today.
Hinsdale Massachusetts sees idle mill workers resume wageless duties as the Hinsdale Trading Corporation plans to secure orders to run the blanket plant for a year with about 100 employees. Merchants extend credit pending wage payments.
A vintage drugstore pitch touts Hill's Cascara Quinine as a fast cure for colds. It promises relief within hours, urging readers to take two tablets, drink water, and follow box directions to feel renewed and return to work with "a wallop." The ad claims a money back guarantee if not successful.
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