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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1934
Page
3
Athens office awaits Washington orders as meat reductions take effect locally. Names of eligible beef recipients will be posted at the Nelsonville CWA car on Columbus Street and must apply by Wednesday at the local office. Local firms have offered to handle distribution without charge.
In Inville on January 22 six cases ended with guilty pleas, four for intoxication and two others. Forest Young Lawrence Fisk Lucius Fisk Joseph in this city and Fred Spence were fined five dollars each. Charges were filed against Jem and his son Guy. The guilty party and the former pleaded guilty and the case was continued tonight.
An old advertisement promotes Fas yout pasteeth as a quick fix to keep dentures secure. It claims the powder is firm, comfortable, and easy to sprinkle without pain or irritation.
Buchtel hosts Carbon Hill and defeats both boys and girls teams in a Saturday night showdown. Kimble and Riscoe led Buchtel in the boys game while Devos topped Carbon Hill. The girls matched a close, hard fought battle as Buchtel claimed its second win of the season.
A fur buyer named Lane reported to Police Chief George Bateman that his bank roll of 50 to 60 dollars was stolen in Nelsonville on Friday. Lane, living about ten miles from Logan, had sold fur in Athens Friday and waited in Nelsonville on his way home. Lane's companions in Nelsonville were questioned by the chief yesterday.
Mise Nelle Dowler hosted friends Saturday evening in Athens to honor guest Mise Cathleen Shannon. Cards and games followed by luncheon for Ruth Beckler, Elsie Keating, Helen Washburn, Virginia Galvin, Esme Freer, Irma Adkins, Helen Gandee, Jean Hannahs, Jean ette Cramner, Ruth Lee Seibert, Betty Stuart, Wilma Patton, and the hostess.
Members gathered Friday night at Mrs. Clarence Green on West Washington Street with all attendees present. A social hour followed by a refreshment course was served. Mrs. Malcolm Raybould to host the next meeting on February 2.
The ladies of Neri Church in Murray City plan a Tuesday evening benefit card party featuring euchre and bridge to raise funds for church needs and community outreach.
Phyllis Lowry three weeks old daughter of Mr and Mrs Morris Lowry died last evening. Burial will be at Connett Cemetery on Tuesday. The couple has four other children.
Personal notices list multiple families visiting relatives in Columbus Bexley and Athens with weekend stays. Names include Aumiller Mulligan Pedigo Pidcock and Kelly families. guests travel from Middletown Haydenville New Athens and Houston. One obituary note touches on the death of Mary Ellen Patton prompting travel.
Nelsonville residents mourn Cliff Perry age 48 son of Mr and Mrs George Perry who died at his home near Beaumont. The body lies at Stouts Funeral Home with viewing through Tuesday morning. Funeral services will be held at Chauncey M E Church followed by burial in Chauncey Cemetery. Survived by his parents and one brother.
Sam Starkey, foreman in the Co. & O. yards, suffered a badly crushed toe on Friday afternoon when a rail fell across his foot in the Nelsonville yard. He was treated at the scene and for his injuries.
Funeral services for James Guy were held Sunday afternoon at 8 E Columbus Street with Rev H A Rothrock of the First Methodist Church officiating. The body was buried near Crookesville Cemetery, with a large gathering of friends present at the cemetery.
On Saturday January 2 Marie Davis marked her eighth birthday with eight guests invited by her mother Mrs L A Davis. The party included a 1 o'clock matinee followed by games and contests at 319 Elizabeth Street and dinner served at 3 o'clock.
A birthday celebration featured honored guest Jo Ellen Tennihilis and six others Jo Ann Strat Eilen Jane Dewhurst Edna Mae Shaner Betty Lu Dewhurst Mary Eilen Shaner and Patty Nelson. A centerpiece eight candied cake marked the event as gifts were presented to the guest.
Mrs. Mary Bowman, aged four, wife of John T. Bowman, died early today at her Adame Street home. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 1:00 PM at Stout's Funeral Home with burial in Asbury Cemetery. Surviving relatives include her husband, two stepdaughters, five brothers and three sisters.
Edward Spray forty of Adams Street Nelsonville died at Cherrington Hospital Logan at 9 8 this morning from shotgun wounds self inflicted last night at 8 45 as he asked about clothing after returning home he shot himself in the abdomen His wife and son Joe survive along with his mother Mrs FE Spray Petersburg Ind and brother Capt Don Spray Columbus He had lived in Nelsonville all his life and worked as a miner until recent employment by the CWA.
Reservations for the Eastern Star district meeting dinner close this evening at six o'clock. Mrs Inez Wilson and Mrs Mary E Bartlet head reservations with local members urged to buy tickets Tuesday to accommodate out of town guests. Mrs Mable Washburn oversees elaborate table decorations and Grace Reich with Eudora Chapter officers join reception committees to welcome several hundred visitors to Nelsonville.
J. G. Hope of near Athens was bound over to the grand jury under a $200 bond after pleading not guilty to a charge of destroying property. Constables arrested Hope after R. S. Cook swore to the affidavit alleging Hope cut brush and trees to shield land from the Hocking River.
Columbus January 22. Six contestants who survived the semi finals will compete in the finals during the Ohio Pastors Convention. Winners announced: Richard Sultzbach Sylvania Audrey Pursley Hilliards Phillip Kessler Lima Janet Culbertson Zanesville Nancy Walker Akron Treva Morley Scenicaville.
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