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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1929
Page
3
HL Bartlett serves as the Messenger correspondent from Nelsonville and reports via the Your News line at 412 W. to share local notes and updates from the area.
In Nelsonville on July 17 Acting Police Chief George Bateman arrested Earnest Curtis and Frank M. Daugherty on liquor charges after four gallons of whisky were found in a car trunk. Curtis was fined 100 dollars and Daugherty 199 dollars plus costs for possession and 500 dollars for transportation. their car was confiscated. A woman and a child were in the car. a separate man, Overtone Peg Wallace, pleaded guilty to intoxication, fined 100 dollars and costs, and jailed until payment.
The column lists Reverend Lloyd Evans and SF. Dean visiting Columbus, plus numerous locals visiting relatives in Columbus including Mrs. William Craig and two children from Zanesville. It traces returns from trips, visits to relatives, and community events, including WCTU activities and a 4 Her Club meeting at Greendale with ten members attending and sharing flowers.
Mrs C H Bartlett handles classified ads for the Messenger and asks readers to call 412 W Yours for the service.
Local people from Nelsonville travel widely for vacations visiting California Canada Michigan and New England coast regions. Mayor L J Ereble and family head to Los Angeles for Elks convention returning about July 25. Dr Charles Cable attends American Medical Society meeting in California. Other residents visit Niagara Falls Yellowstone Park New Bedford Gettysburg and Adrian Michigan while sharing notes with hometown friends.
Boy Scout Troop 45 in Nelsonville schedules a Friday evening program for July 19 with Don Grafflin and Roy L. Dupler of Athens speaking. Parents are asked to assist in attendance efforts while Troop 51 attends. Several Troop 44 members are urged to attend after a period of absence.
Stratton Motors moved to second place in the league with a 9 to 3 win over the Buckeyes in Nel sonville on July 17. Vern Coakley pitched a strong debut for Stratton while George Walker held the Buckeyes in check until the fourth inning. Buckeyes rallied for two runs in the sixth as Linton Evans and Dilcher collected triples, but Stratton answered with four runs in the sixth and another in the seventh to seal the victory.
Mrs Jiffie Wilson wife of W H Wilson died Saturday at Grant Hospital Columbus from injuries suffered in an April 18 fall that caused a fractured hip. Funeral services were held Monday at her sister Mrs BE Annen’s home in Columbus and the body was brought to Nelsonville for burial at Greenlawn cemetery. Sisters include Mrs May Phelps of Buchtet and Mrs James Fouty of Chauncey.
Miss Oril Smith, sister of the hostess, announced July 25 as the wedding date to Ralph Orr of Huntington W Va. Four tables of bridge were played for prizes at Miss Freda Smiths home 84 Fayette Street with yellow and white decor and luncheon. Mrs Donald Shafer won high score and Mrs Fidward Sharp was second.
Bible School commencements set for Deanville on Thursday evening on Miss McDowell's lawn with The Perch as stage. Certificates for perfect attendance, Bibles for completing all verses, handiwork on display and a short program. Sugar Creek School also holds its commencement Thursday evening inviting parents and the public.
Mrs William Morgan hosted a Tuesday bridge night at 20 East Franklin Street in compliment to Mrs Anthony Stedam of Little Rock Arkansas. Mrs Stedam won the high score trophy with first place, while Mrs T J Smith took second. Miss Helena Sredam had the low score. A luncheon followed the game.
Pathological tests assessed driver reactions under conditions and speed, showing periodic testing reduces accidents. Dr Mira urged similar tests for U S drivers as unfit individuals cause more crashes. Two years ago Dr James F T Porter, a noted psych professor linked with Ohio University, heard Mira in Paris and invited him to speak at Ohio University.
Dr Emilio Mira of Barcelona described European tests for motor car driver fitness to the Athens Rotary Club at Hotel Berry. The psychologist, a University of Ohio summer school instructor, noted tests akin to WWI aviation screenings showed many applicants were unsuited mentally or physically for driving.
York Grange No 2436 schedules a special meeting Friday evening July 19 at Oak Grove. Mr and Mrs Ralph Parks announce the arrival of a son Tuesday evening at their home. the baby is a grandson of Mr and Mrs W H Parks and Mr and Mrs Charles Niles.
Strouds Run residents and families are listed visiting relatives and hosting gatherings over the weekend. Mrs. Matteson and daughter Sara Ann spent Saturday with Mrs. Charles Newmann and friends, while other names visited neighbors and distant relatives. The Strouds Run Literary Society met Friday July 12 with a program, and the next meeting is planned for July 26 featuring The Film ne of Uncle Tom's Cabin.
Redford Mr and Mrs Del Whaley and children spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Withie Martin Meo and Mrs rea Cullums and children and Charles Cullums were Sunday guests of Issac Cullums and Mr god Mrs Howard Wilson daughters and Andra Willard spent Sunday with Will Chaney and family. Mr and Mrs Edward King and daughter of Middleport spent Sunday with Glen Hart and family.
Mr and Mrs Dale Whaley hosted relatives Delores Shumway from Athens Grace Pugh from Albany and others for a Sunday gathering with Will Whaley and family Ida and Carol Whaley visited Mr and Mrs Doug las Mr Ward Jeffers and son Reed from Carpenter Dana Browning Columbus and Mr and Mrs Ray Bote plus Mrs Mary Bobo and Mr and Mrs Clyde Hines of Athens calling on Doltoy Jefers and family Sunday
Nina Fuller and daughter Katharine returned home Sunday after two months with Mrs. Mary Snyder of Satems. Art Bean hosted a birthday gathering Saturday. Grace Cunningham visited Fairmont, W.Va. Budd Timmons and family took a motor trip to Mt. Sterling. Callers at the McCune home included Mr. and Mrs. Murphy of Athens and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Laughlin of Stewart. The Music Club met at Mrs. Kincade’s with full attendance and two visitors. Joseph Ashcraft returned from a West Virginia visit. Perry relatives hosted Carmen and family of Marshfield and others at Hameden with Mervin Wey son. Mrs. Blanch Cray of Columbus is noted in the vicinity.
A visit by Mrs Vera Efaw of Athens to local friends occurred on Wednesday evening. In other news, Mrs and Mrs Carl Britz welcomed a daughter born on July 16.
Local society notices list numerous visitors and guests across nearby towns. Names include Miss Verna Murphy, Mrs. Grace Storer, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Popocay, Pearl Wollett, Mary Katharine, Miss Tiarie Gibson, Dr. Bert Polling, and many others visiting relatives in Glouster, Columbus, Detroit, and Athens.
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