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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1931
Page
3
Carbondale clinched the Twilight League championship as reported by The Messenger correspondent H Bartlett from Nelsonville. The team secured the title to cap a season highlighted by strong pitching and clutch hitting.
A Milestone report by Mayor T W Hickman shows 115 state and city cases from Dec 1 1920 to June 30 1931 with 60 state and 55 city actions. Intoxication, driving offenses, and disorderly conduct dominate, while liquor violations appear lower than in prior periods. Local officers receive praise for efficiency and pay structures are noted.
The second annual Pidcock family reunion was held Sunday June 18 at the home of Air and Mrs Wilas Rader. About 50 members gathered for a picnic dinner and a program including song, prayer, addresses, and a history of the family. Officers for the coming year were elected led by President Harley Pidcock, with meeting planned for August 17, 1925 at Ash Wave.
Nelsonville reports a hot holiday with stores closed and a quiet street scene. firecrackers crackle, crowds seek relief from the heat as mines stay idle, flags droop, and the weather dominates a festive but steamy atmosphere. Local chatter mentions a Cleveland fight and a double header in Cincinnati.
In Nelsonville a man believed to be R. Robert, son of Montgomery, West Virginia, was buried in the Connhett township cemetery after being killed when he was struck on a railroad train. A short graveside service was led by Rev. Johnston. Relatives had delayed arrival. Also noted are patriotic services at the local Presbyterian Church with Rev. Lloyd Evans addressing on Thy Name I Love and England later in the day with Margaret Johnson and Mrs William Mills singing.
In Nelsonville on July 4 the Stratton Motor Reds defeated the Mae Chevrolet White Sox 3 to 2 in a pitchers duel. Res Longley held the Sox and Gilbert Smith kept the Reds scoreless through five, with errors and timely hits deciding the seventh inning. Linton drove in two runs as Langley and Evans added insurance. Smith earned the win and Longley the save as the Reds clinched the first half. Also note Mrs. Roy McCollum of the Factory was taken to a Columbus hospital for an operation.
Nelsonville native Fred J. Johnson was elected and installed president of the Zanesville Rotary Club after serving as secretary last year. The article notes his Nelsonville roots, prior leadership as second president of the Nelson Hills Rotary Club, and civic involvement. Also mentioned is G R Robinson moving to Zanesville to join Rotary there and historic Nelsonville Rotary leadership. The piece shifts to a separate notice about the Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society, detailing a July meeting at Mrs George Evans’ home, officers, annual picnic plans, and program topics including the Mediterranean Tour and work of missionaries in China.
Jackson County inmates John Boggs and Dan Boggs with friends petition the Ohio Board of Clemency for commuted sentences to 10 years each for the 1925 shooting death of deputy Larry T Ball in Highland County during a chase. Since confinement they have shown partial rehabilitation with John reportedly in a hospital recovering and Dan running an advertising agency to support his family.
Athens County farm agent Johnson predicts a heavy yield of peaches apples pears grapes and berries this season with ample supply for storage. Corn is nearing market readiness and could add weeks to harvest windows while garden produce supports winter stock. growers planned to leverage the bumper year for savings.
A Japanese man and a German traveler aiming to circle the globe met in Chicago before continuing their journey. The pair, Kero Bulaima and Roiguta, planned to reach Tokyo and New York respectively, with a route toward Toulon then back to Europe, describing a 28 day leg and a hopeful restart.
Washington July report shows Interstate Commerce Commission officials aiming to decide cargo rate policy soon. The case centers on differential freight charges between northern and southern bituminous regions and may affect general indices for all freight costs. Arguments were heard by the commission yesterday.
In New Haven and towns across Connecticut, three people died in Fourth of July-related incidents. Morris L. Tiffany Jr., 26, was fatally injured by a toy cannon blast during a Briatol band concert. Michael Stoltin, 12, was killed by an automobile in Thomaston, and Joan Jame was found drowned in Stratford while attempting a dangerous stunt.
Richard Penthis, 40, among eight injured, dies when a train tank overturns in Akron. Victims include local residents as rescue teams respond amid wreckage and emergency crews.
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