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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1931
Page
3
Local notices from Nelsonville and vicinity urging readers to submit society and local items via telephone. Classified ads seek an experienced representative, with contact guidance to 412-W. The brief note emphasizes reader service and community participation.
Ohio held coal markets in 1930 with production near 20.44 million tons in 11 months, about 95.5 percent of 1929’s pace, while U S and national output fell. Professor H E Nold notes clean coal campaign, mine modernization, and equipment spending signal optimism amid low prices and slim margins.
In Nelsonville Mrs. Cora Tucker pleaded not guilty to conducting a disorderly house and will have a preliminary hearing this evening. Charles Johnson pleaded guilty to disturbing the peace and William Badwell and John Kellett also faced intoxication charges with fines of 10 dollars and costs.
A debate between Nelsonville High School and Wellston High School will be Friday January 23 at 7 20 in Nelsonville Senior High auditorium. The question asks if chain stores are detrimental to the vast interests of the United States public. Wellston's affirmative team will travel to Nelsonville, with Professor W H Cooper of Ohio University guiding the speakers.
Mrs. James Coleman and her daughter Miss Mary Coleman visited in Columbus. Mrs. J. F. Weber of Marietta and Mrs. C. H. Bartlett of this city attended a district meeting of the Order of Eastern Star in Columbus.
Edward Noon, 23, of Glouster, narrowly survived an electrical accident at Sunday Creek Coal Co. shops in Corning after 440 volts passed through his body while testing armatures. Fellow worker Frank Starbuck swiftly switched off the current. Noon was unconscious about an hour and returned home with parents T. A. and Mrs. Noon, hoping to resume work soon.
David Willym, formerly of this locality, escaped from Lansfield Reformatory and was arrested at Chauncey by Constable Henry Williams and Barney Sanders. He was taken to Athens jail. Tuesday they escorted Willym and James Nutter to Mansfield for further proceedings in a murder case and a related manslaughter plea arising from a Greens Run feud over a woman.
Clarence Rutter of Morgan County pleaded guilty to two charges at arraignment in Trimble. He was fined 160 dollars plus costs for passing a school bus and 59 dollars plus costs for using license tags of another person. Part payment made. balance due on installment plan.
Glouster reporters note the adjourned council meeting scheduled for seven was postponed to seven tonight because Andrew Atlen, council president, was out of town Monday night.
GLOUSTER Jan 20 The Pris cilla Class of the M E Church will meet Tuesday night at 7 oclock at the home of Mrs E E Munden on New Street. Business of importance will be considered.
In Glouster on January 20, the Rev Mrs M L Kimmey of Athens will preach at Hollister Mine No 17 at 7 30 PM.
An advertisement from Home Drug Co. Minneapolis promotes at home remedies for liver and gall bladder troubles. It claims 28 years of results and offers literature from a recognized specialist. The notice invites clipping and guarantees money back on purchase.
Nelsonville defeated Glouster in a hard fought basketball game 38 to 36 at the YMCA last night. Hartley led the locals with 17 points and Stocklein topped Glouster with 10. The game remained close throughout with a late free throw sealing the win for Nelsonville.
The King's Heralds gathered Saturday afternoon with Velma and Viola Corbin on Madison Street. Seventeen members answered roll call with scripture readings. Miss Lillian Huddy presented the New Year poem. Helen Sayre read What Can a King Herald Do, Where Some Christmas Gifts Went read by Betty Sayre, Marie Buell spoke about a New Year's Day in Japan, Clouds and Witnesses read by Betty Jane Tignor, Ring Around the Rosy by Marietta McKibben. During social hour, refreshments were served by hostesses.
A family dinner was held Friday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Sharp 100 Fort Street. Attendees included Mrs. Joe Sharp of Lancaster, Mrs. Rufus Conrad and son Leonard, Mrs. Fred Sharp and daughter Margaret of Sugar Grove, Mr. and Mrs. James Sharp, Mrs. Frank Jackson and daughter Sally, and John Sharp of this city.
The Methodist Guild met Monday evening at Fort Street with Mrs. Donald Betts hosting alongside Mrs. Charles Bayless and Mrs. Ruth Call. Twenty-two members attended as Frances Willard was studied, followed by the election of officers: President J D Adamson, Vice President Florence Coakley, Secretary Inez Wilson, Treasurer Ruth Call, Social Committee Reneva Pritchard Florence Cook Blanche Moorhead.
Mrs Thomas Spencer Mrs Ada James Mrs Maude Bryan and Mrs Paul Allen form the committee and will meet Wednesday at 2 PM to prepare calendars for the new year. The gathering is at the home of Mrs W Allen on Chestnut Street.
Mrs Earl Linscott and Mrs Wal ter Linscott were visitors in Columbus Tuesday. M G Nelson was a visitor in Columbus Tuesday. Mrs C A Daugherty and son James and Mrs Robinson of Athens were guests Sunday of Mrs A B Neiman.
A long list of residents and visitors are mentioned with brief travels and gatherings. Names include Miss Beth Verity Miss Mary Jo Agners Mrs WC A Hooper, Mr and Mrs Herman Harrison, Miss Esther Ervin, Mrs Eugene Shafer, C Barker, Mrs James Stephenson, Mrs Clara Caldwell, Mr and Mrs Albert Corwin, Joan Eppel, Lee Cox and Joe, William Morgan, Miss Vauline Martin Miss Clarissa Graham Dick Young, C H Martin, Mr and Mrs Stuart Hodler, Paige Graham Herbert Green Stewart Green Paul Weltzheimer Martha Dorothe Vorkes Maurice Walsh Lettie Coe Hintz T D Brown and members of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
An official notice states that by executive order the Chief Executive will sign land patents at the General Land Office in Washington. The action confirms the formal approval and execution of land patent documents.
Advocates of a 13 month calendar promote a 28 day month system calling February 1981 a perfect month. Each month would run Sunday to Saturday, starting this year and not repeating until 1942.
In Uwajima area Nametake and Megure Mountains bears injure forests. The Forestry Office offers 60 yen for each bear killed after bears damaged over 4,000 cypress trees in the national forest near Uwajima, according to forest rangers.
Washington reports jewelry manufacturers showed a 1.7 percent increase in the value of products in 1928 compared with 1927. The value of jewelry made in 1928 reached 157,289,134 dollars versus 156,270,442 dollars in 1927 according to Census Bureau figures.
Advertising copy touts Joint-Fase as a fast penetrating rub for swollen joints with quick relief and a money back guarantee. Claims include rapid pain reduction and customer praise.
An advertisement touts Zemo as a cure for dandruff and itching of the scalp. It claims the antiseptic liquid ends irritation, promises relief, and lists prices and availability for the product.
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