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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1927
Page
3
The federal Bureau of Mines released 1925 data showing 6,967 of 7,144 reporting coal mines. 34.7 percent of tonnage and 38.7 percent of workers were in union wage contracts, while 62.4 percent of tonnage and 66.3 percent of workers were not under contract.
Mr and Mrs James Hall of Nelsonville announce the birth of a son weighing ten and a quarter pounds at their home on Saturday January 22 The baby has been named James Richard born in Nelsonville with the family greeting a new member of the household
A Nelsonville bank representative will explain the new loan value of government policies to ex servicemen at a citizen meeting. The gathering is at the American Legion home at 5:30 p.m. this evening.
Nelsonville directors of the Chamber of Commerce met at the YMCA to discuss plans and policies for the year. President Fred Johnson will announce a full list of committees soon. A conference with Starr township delegates followed the directors meeting about securing an improved road through that district.
Cottage prayer meetings precede evangelistic services at the Christian church in Nelsonville. On Tuesday and Friday evenings this week, sessions are held in homes such as Mill street Albert Dilcher and Scott street P B Verity with leaders and spouses guiding neighbors through prayer.
Eight of sixteen charter members of the Dorcas society of the Presbyterian church attended the first annual reunion after organizing on November 19, 1908. A 6 o'clock dinner preceded the roll call in a setting with candles and flowers. Gertrude Willis, a charter member, is noted as deceased.
The first corps of officers included President Mrs Louie Saltz Vice President Mable Poston Secretary Gertrude Willis and Treasurer Lena Cable. Membership reportedly rose to sixty eight. In summer 1909 the group planned a social to raise funds for a manse, marking its gradual shift from church gatherings to broader activities.
Miss Lucille Fiske entertained I. H. T. club members at her West Columbus Street home with sewing games and contests. Prizes went to Florence Cook Julia Burnell Muriel Gilbert Mrs Malvern Wilson Gertrude Bliss and Fern Parry. Luncheon followed for Mrs Malvern Wilson Mrs Mary Cochagan Misses Gertrude Bliss Velma Young Ruth Cook Florence Cook Elsie Hodgeman Muriel Gilbert Fern Parry Julia Burnell. Mrs Guy Fiske attended as guest.
The Faithful Martha class of the Methodist Episcopal church met with Mrs Don Martin for an evening of sewing and presented a beaded bag to Mrs T J Davis for chairing the sewing division which last year pieced fourteen quilt steps. A bake sale is planned for Saturday at Wilson brother's grocery and a penny race will be entered. The group will meet with Mrs Wesley Hawk on Chestnut Street next Monday evening to sew.
Paul Weltzheimer spent the week in Columbus as guest of John Hanley. Mr. and Mrs. Frank West were in Columbus Sunday. M. P. Ohlinger stays in Columbus as a federal jury member. Oral Daugherty and Conrad Wein attend the UMWA national convention in Indianapolis. Ed Crouse visited Columbus with Mrs. Crouse. Mrs. Frank Jackson guests of her Lancaster parents Sunday. Don Bowers in Columbus Sunday. Mrs. W W Whitlatch, back from White Cross hospital, improving at home. John Love and Sigrid Love travel to Columbus for Dr. Gilbert Love’s wedding Wednesday.
Athens County Savings and Loan company elected officers at a directors meeting last night. F. E. Goldsberry remains president. J. C. McClanahan and C. L. Stout named first and second vice presidents. H. T. Phillips is secretary. J. J. Woolley serves as attorney. Stockholders met January 18 and elected new directors Dr. J. L. Henry Dr. Wiley T. Sprague Prof. W. A. Matheny J. C. McClanahan W. E. Bingman and G. H. Williams, with Goldsberry C. O. Moore C. L. Stout Roy Oscar Davis and H. T. Phillips reelected.
The forty second annual Associated Ohio Dailies convention in Columbus gathered seventy two members, the largest turnout in years. A separate morning session and a joint session with Advertising clubs were planned for later today.
The 69 year old Charles Carsey died at his Columbus home Sunday night from pernicious anemia. His body was brought to Athens and taken to Mrs. Melisa Carsey's home on Riverside Drive. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 11 am at Clarks Chapel with burial in the adjoining cemetery. He leaves three children Emory Carsey Athens Mrs Guy Frost and Earl Carsey Columbus and four brothers and two sisters.
Ohio university Life Service group found a miner's annual minimum budget at about 1665 dollars for health and decency. Two miners, J F E Martin and Darrell Sams, testified wages fall short. union aid and calls for education were highlighted amid talks on conditions and public ignorance.
The article describes fog turning to frost after a freezing night in the Hocking valley, followed by a sunny morning that cleared the skies for the first time in over a week. Temperatures reached 43 degrees at noon, with historic highs and lows noted for January dates. A two hour temperature table is included.
Crown Prince Peter of Serbia, aged 38, is noted as the smallest heir to a throne. He weighed just over four pounds at birth.
Mid year graduation exercises at Ohio University set for February 4 in the Fine Arts building. Diploma and degree recipients include two year kindergarten primary diplomas, two year county education diplomas, two year elementary education diplomas, four year bachelor of science in education, four year bachelor of music, four year bachelor of arts in commerce, and four year bachelor of arts. Names span multiple towns and states with several Athens area grads among the list.
In White Plains New York on January 26 the Browning separation case opens for day two with Justice H F Zeeger ordering an open hearing. He granted a secret hearing exception for young women, but did not define the term, leading attendants to exclude minors from court.
Steubenville attorney for twenty eight firemen filed suit to force the city council to raise wages by twenty percent from the current $150 per month. The action marks a new dispute stirring the fire department over pay.
A father mother and son accused of wholesale chicken thefts were captured after a gun battle today and taken to jail here as a mob of farmers threatened to lynch the prisoners.
Mrs Rhoades of Ashtabula Ohio describes severe nervous breakdown and rash from overwork. She credits Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription with calming nerves restoring strength and health. She urges obtaining the product from a drugstore or sending 10 cents for a trial pack.
The Ohio university Men Glee club will perform the same concert numbers on a February 7 radio broadcast from station WAIU Columbus. The program will be aired with audience present as numbers are broadcast, and the full glee club personnel will participate under director Prof. C. C. Robinson.
The state department of visual education will send motion pictures to Athens central school and Millfield this week. "The Ancient Mariner" will be shown at Millfield's opera house tomorrow afternoon with Ruby Davis and Mr. Gillespie in charge. admission is free. "Treasure Island" is set for Athens central school Thursday evening. Mrs. H R McVay leads the Parent Teacher Association program, stressing efficiency of picture-based teaching.
Miss Edith McBee and 12 other adults in Foochow mission group reported safe in Manila after cables from Bishop Mitchell. Four missionaries gone to Shanghai and one sailing to the United States as the mission crowds down to thirteen adults and several children. Miss McBee daughter of late Charles F. McBee founder of McBee Binder Co. She left Athens on November 6 1926 for Hwa Man college Foochow China.
Judge L G Worstell in the Common Pleas Court affirmed Justice of Peace Porter and ruled against Delbert Swyers in his appeal on a possession of intoxicating liquor charge. Swyers must pay the court costs. Additional cases Millican and Bennett were continued or postponed.
At Mine No 10 Derthick the docking system dispute was resolved after a week idle. A meeting of But-District President Oral Daugherty and the mine committee with Sunday Creek officials approved changes. Daugherty, in Columbus for a miners convention, heads to Indianapolis for the International convention after the death of his brother-in-law J P Taylor in transit from Florida. Funeral services were held and burial occurred in Zanesville.
The Past Noble Grand club of Marceline Rebekah lodge met Thursday at Mrs. Fred Storhmeyer’s home with fourteen members and a visitor. After the business meeting a short program was presented and during the social hour refreshments were served. The next meeting is set for February 3 with Mrs. Martha Higgins.
Glouster Ohio region report Mrs M M LeFavor returned Monday from Columbus where she was called to attend the funeral of a relative. The notice notes a brother’s death and her presence at the services marking a local obituary brief.
Grand Master S N Young of the Odd Fellows of Ohio will address a mass meeting at the I O O F hall in Athens at 7 30 pm Friday, arriving at 6 pm and staying at Hotel Berry. James A Palmer will preside, a long time member, as the local lodge hosts this January event.
Eugene Windle received a $100 fine plus costs after pleading guilty to intoxication in the Bean's store fight in Hocking. Herman Howard paid a $10 fine plus costs for fighting, with the $10 fine suspended on payment of costs. Windle jailed for nonpayment. Sheriff William Williams reported the arrest following the earlier altercation.
Richard Beebe 11 son of Mr and Mrs T A Beebe of Toledo died this morning at his home from kidney trouble and brights disease. His mother formerly Miss Maude Sinclair of New Marshfield is a niece of Mrs W A Read ing 35 West State Street who received the word.
Musterole is a white ointment made from oil of mustard and home simples. It is advertised as quick acting for sore throat chest colds rheumatism lumbago pleurisy stiff neck bronchitis asthma neuralgia and other pains. A milder child version named Children's Musterole is also available for babies and small children.
London reports that Australia and New Zealand have offered military forces to assist in China. The moves come as governments seek rapid troop deployment for the emergency in Peking.
The Browning separation case began in Carmel New York and after an hour adjourned to ten p m tomorrow at White Plains New York. The proceeding started January 24 and continued into the next day with the adjournment announced.
Sunday Creek valley reports a near flood over by Sunday Creek has ended and waters are back to normal. Local damage was minimal with only motor traffic inconvenienced.
Glouster January 25 The Glouster American Legion Post announces a season baseball team promising to surpass last year’s squad. The squad aims to improve on the Eastern Ohio league defending Zanesville greys. Alex Weinberg will not head the team this year as manager. The post seeks a former big league player to manage and plans to secure his services.
The Alexander Presbyterian Church congregation will meet next Sunday during the regular morning worship at 11 o clock to consider the Ministers Pension plan. E A Potter will present the plan with N W Radford and other laymen speaking. Basketball boys from the church face Jerseyville Independents at 7 30 Wednesday on the Albany floor.
Harry Smet of St. Boniface known as Harry the Barber says he will attempt to beat his own mark by drinking eighty six cups of coffee in six hours with Mrs Smet brewing and real beer to wash them down, a feat he discussed with United Press.
Coroner Charles J. investigates an explosion at Point Jane that destroyed a rig and injured people. The probe centers on whether the nearby gas main serving the building was shut and if the valve seen by Hensler on Saturday was open or hurriedly closed.
Canton court expected to hear arguments on a change of venue as Ben Rudner and others are indicted for complicity in the murder of Mellett. proceedings likely to take place tomorrow.
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