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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1932
Page
3
Nelsonville will save about 100 dollars monthly on the coal bill for the coming year due to lower bids for fuel for the electric and water works plants. The contract was awarded to Bowers Brothers at 1.24 dollars per ton delivered after seven bids. The plants use roughly 500 tons of coal monthly.
Miss Lietta Fielder daughter of Mrs. Ben H. Fielder and J W Hickman mayor of Nelsonville wed Thursday at 6 pm in Chauncey Christian Church parsonage Reverend Gilbert Courtney officiated. The couple left for a Michigan trip and plan to reside at 155 Fort Street Nelsonville after July 10.
A four foot diamond-back rattlesnake armed with fangs forked tongue rattles and button was killed by Barney Matheny Wednesday in his yard at The Diamond. The reptile, praised as a handsome devil by admirers, was displayed at Louis Wend's on W Columbus Street yesterday drawing much attention.
Clarence Woods of Adams Street pleaded guilty to assault and battery in an affidavit filed by his wife Lora Woods. Mayor J W Hickman sentenced him to 30 days in jail with a $10 fine and costs, the jail term suspended on good behavior.
Nelsonville announces Squire H. E. Donley will act as justice mayor and preside over police court hearings during Mayor J. W. Hickman’s absence on a short honeymoon trip to Michigan with his bride.
John Cook of Detroit visits his parents on Madison Street while relatives travel to Columbus due to Eva Shaw illness at St Francis Hospital. George Beagle and Genevieve visit Columbus. Nelle Dowler guests of Clarence Seydler. L R Powell and Bertha Nixon tour Bremen to visit Rev H O Davis family.
Two blasts, first at 11 p.m. and a heavier one at 1 a.m., rocked Nelsonville but details remained unclear this morning. In mining areas, quiet was reported despite the sounds. Nelsonville Presbyterian Church schedules a single July 3 service at 10 30 a m with a patriotic choir presentation and a sermon on self imposed slavery.
In Nelsonville Paul Collamore of Powell's Pirates tossed a no-hit no-run game to power a 3 0 win over Thomas Jewelers in the opening of the new recreational league. The Pirates benefited from unearned runs in the sixth. Hudson Jeweler allowed only two singles. The Johnson All-Stars opened league play with a 5 0 win over the American Legion, pitched battle with Patton and E Johnson guiding the winners. No games are scheduled for Monday. two games next Thursday and one the following Monday.
Nel sonville Merchants set to play Portsmouth Eagles at city playground on Monday July 4. Manager Meade Whyte announced the game with 2:30 p.m. start. The Eagles bring a strong lineup and will face Merchants with the Snoke brothers joining the squad. R Snoke slated to pitch. former Independence Kansas Western Association roster member.
Aeolians beat Red Birds 7 to 2 in a Wednesday twilight league game. Beougher led the Aeolians with two hits while M Lehman made a running catch on C Lehman’s long drive to left field. Haydenville next hosts Red Birds and Rinkey Dinks Thursday to break a four way tie.
Ward W Hamm and his High School Band present the second weekly concert in Nelsonville on Saturday at 7 30 PM A planned program of band music aims for large attendance Contributions continue with Clinton Grose Dr J L Webb Homer H Harding Kroger s Store Dr Nathan Hill Dr Co C Butt and the Boot Shop among supporters.
July 1 Buckeye Lake residence for Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Stalter and son Bob until mid August. Herbert Leyshon of Philadelphia visiting Ohio will stay at the Stalter cottage for the Fourth. About August 15 the Stalters will move to Bay View Michigan for September.
Eighteen members answered roll call Thursday afternoon as the Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church gathered at Mrs H D Kreig home. Mrs Henry McCulloch assisted hosting with Mrs W L Hudson in charge of the program.
In Nelsonville on July 1 the Buchtel Old Timers edged the Chevrolets 6 to 3. Mohney pitched no hit until Smathers relieved in the fifth. Smathers struck out three while allowing three hits. Key hits came from Smathers, Campbell, Mohney, and Wagner as Buchtel tallied in the first. Steenrod led the Chevrolet bats with two hits. A Twilight League picked team is to play Carbon Hill tonight at the playground.
The Merry Makers' Class of the M. E. Sunday School with Miss Ruth Nixon met at Miss Mary Grace's Walnut Street home for devotions readings and music. Kathleen Ennis led devotions and Rowena Foss conducted scripture drill. Lois Bateman and Marie Jean Nixon read. Jeanette Cranmer played piano. Wilma Patton and Mary Grace performed a cornet and clarinet duet. Refreshments were served.
The M F Club met Thursday night at Mrs Donald Dunkle house on Poplar Street. Bridge games awarded prizes to Mrs Shelby Barber and Miss Clara Keyes for first and second high scores. A luncheon was served and guest Mrs Everett Kentner attended.
The annual W B A Club picnic was held Thursday afternoon at Smiths Tourist Camp. Dinner was served at 6 oclock and enjoyed by Mrs Gladys Duckler Mrs Ethel Matheny Mrs Bessie Tucker Mrs Goldie Kuhn Mrs Besse Bland and daughter Margaret Mrs Gladys Pierce Mrs Ruth Krieder Mrs Tisha Dilcher Mrs Minnie Scott Mrs Lenora Berry Mrs Rebecca Nuttler Mrs Ella Linton Betty Lou and Martha Jean Nutter.
The Methodist Church orchestra sponsors a social Saturday night in the Central School yard starting at 6 o'clock. Proceeds support church activities.
Mrs Ed Powell and Mrs Joe Ruston entertained the Past Noble Grands Club at the Powell home on Mound Street. Vice president Mrs Berth Willis led the business session. Guests included Mrs Val Cox Mrs C L Stout and Edna Del Willis. Members present listed include Mrs Ida Auflick Mrs Bertha Willis Mrs Beatrice Schaefer Mrs Ollie Sommers Mrs Alice Bean Mrs Jeanette Pastors Mrs Mary Reeves Mrs Mary Riggs Mrs Gertrie Crawford Mrs Martha Davis Mrs Eliza Smith Mrs Ellen Ervin and Miss Imelda Smith. A two course luncheon was served by the hostesses.
Members are asked to attend at their hall Monday night for degree work practice ahead of the convention to be held here August 16.
The Ohio Inter-Organization Tax Association analyzes public health spending in Ohio noting county and city districts in each county. Totals show general district expenditures of 794 403 54 and city districts at 2 100 856 67 with per capita costs. Several counties list separate county and city health districts with varying allocations for health commissioners nurses inspectors and maintenance. The report highlights Athens Meigs Gallia Hocking and Vinton counties and ends with a crime note about Sing Sing where a death sentence was postponed past its execution time.
A reader suggests a scenic Sunday motor ride through Southeastern Ohio. The route runs from Athens to McConnelsville via Glouster and Bishopville on Route 77, then to Bristol on Route 73, to Cumberland on Route 76, to Pleasant City on Route 146, back to Marietta on Route 21, and home to Athens via Federal Route 3 North. The trip features hills and curves and drivers are advised to use caution on the curves.
Ossining July 1 Twelve minutes after the scheduled execution time two condemned prisoners Dominic Odierno 20 and Frank Giordano 32 were granted 24 hour reprieves by Warden Lewis E. Lawes of Sing Sing. They had been ordered to die at the hour.
Toledo July 1 The state planned to finish presenting Zimmerman's personal and official accounts with testimony from nine former bank employees. A heated exchange arose between Sheriff Zimmerman’s attorney Cornell Schreiber and state witness Honberger, a former deputy sheriff on leave from London Prison Farm, who admitted lying in multiple proceedings while defending his leniency request.
The Ohio Attorney General issues three opinions. Employers may issue fleet policies covering privately owned company cars without violating state laws. Foreign corporations must comply with the Foreign Corporation Act when doing tobacco business in Ohio. A police officer removed for misconduct cannot be reinstated or placed on an eligible list by a city civil service rule.
Washington County prisoners are again assigned to county road work with plans to maintain a regular schedule. Curt Elston becomes special deputy sheriff to guard and direct the squad, with strict eight hour days and no public visitation. Sheriff Thorn warns would be molesters will be arrested.
L W Land, division freight agent in Chillicothe, promoted to division freight agent of the B and O South western District with Dallas as headquarters. C P Paudens of Columbus becomes the new division freight agent here. W R Wellbrook to join as rate clerk, returning from Dayton to Chillicothe.
The Lancaster Camp Meeting and Association will open its 30th annual season on July 17 with an early program and run through August 7. The event is set to feature a series of religious services and community activities in Lancaster.
State Superintendent of Banks Ira J. Fulton issued a call for a report on the condition of all state banks as of close of business Thursday June 0. This marks the second bank call of 1982 in Columbus.
John Willis Hickman 28 of Nelsonville and Martha L. Fielder 21 of Chauncey listed with Mia Fielder as parent. Aacen Gibson 22 of Maita and Ireta Wyers 22 of Frost with Harry Crippen listed as parent. Harland A. Story 22 of Pratta Fork and Bertine M. Sauters 19 of Albany Rob with Ommett Sauters as parent. Waivers granted for two couples.
Fishermen in the district prepared at dawn for the roast streams opening. Margarets Creek near Grosvenor had several cases parked late last night as occupants waited for midnight. Leading Creek in Meigs County opened today along with Margareta Creek and other creeks in Washington County. Some crews fished Lake Alma last night and others headed there this morning to begin the base season.
At the Democratic National Convention in Chicago the New York delegation clashed over Roosevelt. Roosevelt received 666 votes on the first ballot, falling short by 1034 of the required two thirds. Alfred E. Smith and factional rivals stirred controversy as John F. Curry admitted Tamany Hall leader could not declare their delegation’s plan.
McDonald six year old Jack son of Glenn McDonald died Thursday at his grandparents home 1424 East 58th Street Cleveland from heart trouble He had long been in failing health and his father was summoned to Cleveland over a week ago Funeral services will be held in Cleveland Saturday morning and burial will follow He was a grandson of T G McDonald of Glouster.
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