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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1931
Page
3
Community page advertises classified ads and circulation help in Nelsonville and vicinity via telephone 412-W. It promises experienced representatives to assist with news and society notices and local services.
Nelsonville High and Fellston High schedule a Friday debate at Nelsonville Senior High. The program opens with the city orchestra under Ard W. Hamn, then a 7 46 p m start with Wellston affirming and Nelsonville negating on The detrimental effect of chain stores on the public. Judge is Professor Wm Hamper of Ohio University.
Nelsonville scouts report only about a quarter wear uniforms. Aimed at Twenty-one dollars? No nine dollars for shirt breeches belt and hat. They propose a local drive with business support to raise about 165 dollars to buy full uniforms for all. Scouts could work after school Saturdays or at home to earn funds.
The Central Parent-Teacher Association will meet at the school this afternoon. Members and friends of the association are urged to attend.
Mrs Gay Aumillier of Wast Colum Street hosted a Wednesday bridge gathering for club members Te. John Lawson and Mrs John ington attended. Prizes for high scores went to Mrs Ceci Shafer retired, Mrs Stanley Dew second, and Mrs Waiter Mechem third.
Gilbert Randolph of New tisburgh and Mr and Mrs Del Thompson of Murray City were at Sunday gatherings in Cilcuster. Mr and Mrs Herb Pruerick and party from Carbon Gill attended church. Albert Phillips, Yeonard and Pearl visited Mrs Filla Bennett in Newtteville. Miss Mabel Martin visited Ger Hill. Miss Florence Brooks plans an extended Logan visit. Clarice Phillips stayed with Mrs Clarence Phil of Murray City. Walter Pierson of Salem spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Conkey. Twelve tables played bridge and euchre at St Andrew's Irish home on Wednesday evening with high scores by Miss Mary Usta of Murray City and Frank Inton. Mrs Earl Baker and Joe Green won first and second in bridge. Katherine Patr on received the door prize. The gat party is set for Tuesday evening February 8.
The King's Men will meet Friday evening at seven o'clock at the home of Luther Cheeseman in West My.
Miss Helen Shaw, high school PE instructor, named captain of a new Girl Scout troop in Nelsonville. Girls aged 10 to 18 may join, with younger groups in pairls and older girls earning merit badges after tests. Three troops are planned as local clubs endorse the program and seek meeting space and funding.
Funeral services for Henry Courtney 71 who died Tuesday in Columbus were conducted Friday at 2 PM at the Christian Church with Rev Charles K Grammer presiding. Burial followed at Greenlawn. Also held were services for John Wicham 45 who died Tuesday at his High Street home with burial at an unspecified location.
Nelsonville High School Greyhounds, after two tight wins, take a breather against Chauncey High School Blue Devils in Chauncey Friday. The earlier season meeting saw Nelsonville prevail decisively. Nelsonville girls also meet Chauncey misses for a rematch, having won the first tussle by a sizable margin.
A birthday party marked Bobby Williams tenth birthday at his Cen tral Road home in New Straitsville on January 19. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Joseph T. Williams and several local families, with dinner, games, and gifts for the host.
Mrs. W L Powell visits her husband, Grant Hospital patient in Columbus, recovering from injuries from a fall in the C O railroad yard where he works as weighmaster. Mrs. B T Epray of Petersburg Ind is visiting relatives in the city for several days.
Mrs Earl Roberts of Logan visits sister Mrs Eugene Berry on Watkins Street. Mrs Clayton Scheide Jr returns to Logan after several days at her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Johnson. Chad Vernon recoveres from last weeks automobile accident. Mr and Mrs Carey Horden and Mrs Chad Vernon and daughter travel to Columbus Monday. Mrs Crawford visits daughter Minnie Hoskins who is ill in Trimble. Hugh Williams returns from East visit. Jacob Kieffer visits Logan Saturday.
The SunMay School Class of the Methodist Church taught by Miss Edith Campbell will hold a candy sale Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the Sayre store.
The regular meeting of the Daughters of America will be held Friday evening at the Junior Order Hall. Initiation will be held and a pot luck dinner will be.
In Nelsonville Mrs. Raymond Foughty awoke to a smoke filled home at 6 AM when a coal chunk fell from the grate burning a hole in rug and floor. Firemen responded. husband was away on the night shift at the power station.
Union Drilling and Producing Co resumes drilling at the Kontner Hill test well in Nelsonville after a suspension. Operations quickly return to reach the Clinton sand this afternoon as contractors anticipate advancement in the drilling program.
Miss Helen Devol hosted a Pleasantview Avenue bridge gathering Wednesday evening. Mrs. William Barrows led with first honors while Miss Mae Linton claimed second and Mrs. Malvern Wilson posted the low score.
Nelsonville January 22 Mrs James Stewart spent Thursday with her husband in Grant Hospital Columbus He was injured months ago while repairing track for the C and O Railroad Co at Murray City and has been in the hospital since.
Patty Blaney shows marked improvement after several weeks of illness. Her condition was monitored by family and local physicians.
Knarf leads the shadows from a child’s nursery into a moonlit country beyond the wall to seek the elusive toothmaker. They chase tales of a baby’s missing teeth and drift through a dreamlike landscape where shadows move freely and borders vanish.
Knarf and companions seek the toothmaker in a crooked cottage. The cook warns timing, but they insist on entering and descend to his bustling workshop where hammer taps echo from below as the toothmaker proclaims being terribly busy. Tomorrow continues.
The Columbus House of Representatives voted 68 to 58 to end secret star chamber sessions. Committees must now conduct business openly in front of newspaper reporters and the public.
Charley Lockhart of Austin, sworn in as treasurer of Texans, measures 47 inches tall and jokes his arms are too short to reach into the sack. He is depicted standing on a chair while receiving the oath from Tadge.
Democrats and Governor Roosevelt move to petition Congress to repeal the Prohibition amendment. Some Republicans oppose, but support for the measure is strong, and passage is believed likely regardless of which party introduces it first.
The four day Ohio Pastors Convention in Columbus was to end with officer elections and an address by Dr S S Parkes Cadman of New York tonight during the final session.
The Crawford County Bankers Association renews a reward of 1500 dollars for the capture dead or alive of bank robbers or burglars active in Crawford County.
A seven man five woman jury in Los Angeles weighs charges against Danny De Voe accused by Clara Bow of grand theft totaling five counts. The jury deliberation began after the midweek session on January 22.
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