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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1932
Page
3
The readable fragments mention a legal matter involving an estate and the state authorities. Names and clear actions are missing, but the text signals a Supreme Court or similar proceeding about inherited property and related rights. Further details are not legible in the passage.
A fragmented note mentions Lin Mbasa achieving a lengthy tenure of nineteen years with a notable result. The readable text hints at an extended period of success and recognition within a local context.
Nelsonville council approves a three month appropriation ordinance to cover city obligations and authorizes certificates of indebtedness for sinking and general fund needs as tax collection delays push borrowing. A later annual appropriation will follow once estimates arrive.
Nelsonville aims to topple 12-0 Pomeroy after a one point win past New Boston. Robbie Hall's overtime foul gave the Greyhounds an 18-17 victory while two players botched late free throws. Nelsonville sits atop league standings as Athens prepares for the Pomeroy test.
Panthers and Greyhounds share common foes Marietta and Middleport with Pomeroy upending Marietta 16 9 and Middleport 20 18 while Nelsonville fell to Marietta 18 12 and beat Middleport 17 13. Local notes mention Mrs J Warrington traveling to Springfield for Episcopal convention sessions and Mr and Mrs W C Poston visiting Columbus.
Mrs William Barrows hosted the I H T Club on Monday evening at West Washington Street. Three tables of bridge provided entertainment with Miss Helen Devol and Miss Mae Linton winning first and second high scores. A luncheon followed.
Mr and Mrs John Oliver announce the marriage of their daughter Miss Mertie Oliver to Earl Moore of New Lexington The ceremony took place January 15 in Greenup Kentucky with witnesses Harold Moore and J R Hickman the groom s brother and uncle They will reside in New Lexington
Mrs Inez Courtney and daughter Katherine were visitors in Columbus today. Bill Frey of Columbus visited relatives here Sunday. Mr and Mrs William Edgell returned to Bexley after several days with Mr and Mrs W W Gibson and Mr and Mrs Will Morgan. W W Gibson florist was a business visitor in Logan this afternoon.
At Cross Street Hill north of the Church of Christ, a two story residence occupied by F A MacDonald and family burned after 1 am. They escaped with only the clothes on their backs as the basement flames spread rapidly before firefighters arrived. The home, owned by Glouster State Bank, was insured along with the household goods. The house had been built years earlier by Joe D Davis, now of Akron.
William Hodgsett aged 92 died Monday morning at the home of Mr and Mrs George Morris on the Bishopville Pike east of Glouster He recently moved from Wrightstown to live with his granddaughter Eva Ivers of Burr Oak and leaves 14 grandchildren Funeral services set for Wednesday at Wrightstown Church at 1 pm conducted by Rev M B Rogers Burial will be in Wrightstown Cemetery
Louis Gail spent Sunday in Gallipolis with Mrs. Gail who had gone to care for her aunt Miss Margaret Bartels injured in a motor accident. Bartels is reported to be recovering well and Mrs. Gail plans to return home this week.
Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Curfman of Columbus, former Glouster residents, visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hopes. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Lee Welsch of Thornville and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Slater with three children of Murray City.
All routine notices of lodge club and other organization meetings will henceforth appear at the head of the Announcement column on the Classified Page Classification Number 9.
Ed Molenski was sent to Athens county jail to serve a $25 fine plus costs after pleading guilty to intoxication. Joe Mason also pleaded guilty to intoxication, paid a $10 fine and costs, and was released. Both arrests occurred Sunday night by Constable G H Love in Trimble.
The Jacksonville W. C. T. U. met at the U. B. Church with guest state worker Mrs. Kate Blake from Columbus. United Brethren and Methodist Churches joined to celebrate Victory Day with speakers Rev. W. H. Reitz and Rev. E. R. Robinette, led by Mrs. Walter Reitz, and music by local young people. Readings were given by Cleo Mae Conaway and Mrs. E. R. Robinette.
Supt. C. B. Dillon of Glouster schools and Mrs. Dillon traveled to Lawrence County after the death of C. B. Dillon's brother O. W. Dillon. He died Sunday at his home near Proctorville at age 58 after several weeks ill. He had been moved from a Huntington hospital the day before.
B W Goldberg Sam Dunnett Clarence Winn William Ellis and Miles Dyer motor to Springfield on Sunday and attended an Eagles meeting. Goldberg, a member of Gloucester Lodge No 607 F and A M, visited the Masonic Home near Springfield during the trip.
A local court announces routine scheduling updates from the judiciary. Officials publish calendar changes and brief procedural notes affecting filings and hearings for the coming period.
Nelsonville dated report on Rev. John Scott who recently accepted the pastorate of the First Church of Christ delivering sermons at both services. He discussed Paul as a minister of Christ and Religion and Humor, urging a balance of seriousness and joy in life.
In Nelsonville and nearby, longtime resident Mrs. Kennard remains active at 81 as the community recalls her spirit. Also reported is the death of Mrs. Phil Perry Jr. in Logan with funeral planned, and Nelsonville Methodist Class 21 elects new officers led by President Mrs. Earl Seaman.
A pleas ing three act farce Poor Father was staged by the York Township Grange before about 200 at Nelsonville High School Auditorium. Proceeds benefit the Grange and the high school band with a prelude by the band and interludes by local instrumentalists. Police issued a telegram from Washington reporting a man with tattooed Indian imagery and Navy marks missing, asking citizens to report any sightings to Nelsonville Police Chief George Bateman.
Mrs Preston Minner and her daughter Mary Elizabeth visited Columbus from Thursday to Sunday, staying with relatives and enjoying time with family. Also accompanying were Mrs Carl Wend and other relatives during the weekend.
NELSONVILLE Jan. 26 The body of a man named Charles Williams is found and believed to have a brother. A telegram from Washington asks for identification of the deceased.
An announcement offers $750 in cash for a suggested stage name for actress Helen Mann with a possible $250 bonus if mailed before January 31, 1982. Send one entry per entrant to the Publicity Director in Hollywood California with easy to pronounce and remember names.
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