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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1931
Page
7
Local society page notes upcoming events and social items in Nelsonville and nearby communities. Includes society sketches, personals, and community notices compiled by G H Barvleit and staff for reader interest.
The Nelsonville Daily Vacation Bible School commencement will be at the Presbyterian Church Friday morning. Enrollment reached 150 with 41 participants as teachers and volunteers including Miss Margaret Gao and Mrs. Young assisted by Mary Lay Hudson and others. The school runs on volunteer work with hymn performances and a student play.
A proposal for a hog rodeo at the Los Angeles county fair in September draws skeptical talk. Ernestine Driscoll is shown trying a prospective bronco. In Fayette Street notes Mrs. Welch and Mrs. Eberle attended a Wednesday Bridge Club gathering at Mrs. Gennett’s home with high scores awarded to Mrs. Mechem, Mrs. Ito, and Mrs. Stanley Dew.
Nelsonville reports mine troubles at the Salem Hole Coal Company near Murray Missouri have been amicably settled. After a three week dispute and suspensions, workers returned to work this morning following an agreement announced yesterday.
Entertainment session at 556 Pleasant View Avenue with Misa and Helen Devol hosting a bridge club. Bernice Backus led with the first high score and Mrs. William Barrows earned second honors. Buckeye baseball to play Sayre's Specials Sunday at 2 30 p m at City Playground.
In Nelsonville on July 9, citizens report brisk interest in forming a local Girl Scout unit. Thirty two girls have joined with plans to register with the National organization within two weeks. A Crystal Springs swimming party is planned. Leaders include Helen Shaw and Margaret Shafer with committee members Mrs. Herman Sayre, Mrs. W. H. Badger, Mrs. Lloyd Evans, and Mrs. W. W. Whitlatch, plus patrols and many participating girls.
Mrs Minuie May Kennedy wed Rev G E Hudson in Longview Washington surprising her evangelist daughter Aimee Semple McPherson. The ceremony locations and celebratory scene described with Kinship ties and church connection noted.
Government counsel moved in District of Columbia Supreme Court to commit former Secretary of Interior Fall to prison for bribery related to a 100000 bribe from Doheny. Frank J. Hogan, Fall's attorney, filed two motions to suspend sentence. Hearing before Judge Jennings Bailey with special prosecutor Atlee Fomerene.
Jo motored to Columbus on Wednesday. Lenox Hutchinson returned home in Columbus after a week with relatives. Misa Hardee Woodson and Mr. Ethel Stevens spent the end of the week in Columbus as guests of friends and relatives.
Approximately $1,600 was the profit of the K. T. Crosson Post American Legion from the Fourth of July celebration at the Athens County Fairgrounds. Post commander Re W Finsterwald announced the funds will fully outfit the Drum and Bugle Corps, which has about 37 members and two weekly practices.
The Girl Scouts will meet Friday afternoon at 4 o clock in the xcout rooms to prepare their own supper. After a short program they will swim two hours at Crystal Pool then hike to the State Hospital grounds for a picnic.
Evert Bono of Washington DC sues Charles Sharp of Nelsonville for 15060.49 plus interest from 1 July 1990 for professional services. Paul Dibble for Robert Heil sues T E McFarland of Athens automobile dealer for 150 plus interest on a sale note. Three liquor cases set for trial before Judge J W Darby. The State of Ohio brings charges against Austin McDonald of Gerton Tolliver and Ernest Tolliver.
The article notes Edison traveling from Fort Myers, where he spent time consulting on synthetic rubber with Pro Mas A Enlean. He arrived in Newark, New Jersey recently, appearing in excellent health as he posed for a photograph.
Acting Secretary of State Castle announced Hugh Gibson, American Ambassador to Helsium, will represent the United States at the London conference of fiscal experts to discuss implementing the Hoover debt postponement plan.
Governor White denounces communism at a joint Ohio lumber dealers and Southern Pine Association meeting in Columbus. He calls for adherence to American principles of fair play with employees and warns against efforts to inflame unrest between labor and management. Discussion notes rising lumber and building finial prices and potential market stabilization amid surplus concerns.
A joint meeting of Christian Churches of South Central Ohio is announced for Ash Cave on Sunday afternoon July 1 at 3 o clock. Rev Frank Roberta formerly pastor of the Coriettan Church in Colouster will lead with Linden Heights Columbus. Singers are urged to arrive 30 minutes early for reheasal and several hundred attendees are expected to join in the outdoor service.
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