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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1935
Page
2
A one night lunar event, the longest eclipse in 50 years, attracted the biggest audiences across Broadway and touring venues. Critics noted clouds masking progress and moonlight staying visible during totality as shown in photos from a New York skyscraper perch.
Old Folk's Day in Nelsonville July 21 will feature Dr Van Crow explaining the Townsend plan and W H Witto discussing the State Old Age Pension Law. A street parade starts at 1 pm with bands and drum corps, weather backup at the high school auditorium.
Troop 46 will meet Friday at 7:30 at K P Building and urges uniforms. Bake sale planned for Saturday is postponed by Hewat Saturday. A detail of uniformed Scouts will aid traffic and parade duty Sunday for the Old Age Pension group demonstration. Assistant Scoutmaster Kourt leads with Scouts Campbell, Francis, Sowers, and Howe.
Bernard McGraynor of Haydenville pleaded guilty in Mayor G. Holland's court to operating an automobile under the influence. He received a $100 fine plus costs and a six month driving suspension after a West Washington Street crash. Roy Savage of Deanville also pleaded guilty to an intoxication complaint in the same court, with fines and costs imposed.
Buehtel High School graduate Cupit plans to enroll at Blive Business College for extension work and then as a regular student. William Shivers visited his children Shirley and Billy Shivers at the Whitmore grandparents’ home in Wellaburg. Bud Trawbert spent Sunday with Mrs. Hugh King and family, returning home with Ellen King. The Whitmores return from a tour of the Eastern States. Henry Ford quotes about wealth distribution conclude the item.
Funeral services for Mrs. J. D. Andrews were held at her residence with Rev. G. B. Courtney officiating. Hymns read were Lea Kindly Light and Abide With Me. Burial followed in Nye Cemetery with many out of town attendees from Athens Columbus Trimble and surrounding areas.
Trimble Grange held a farewell party for Mr G and Mrs Keirns and family at Grange Hall in Trimble. Keirns, a former grange master and rural carrier for four years, has been reassigned to Marysville Ohio. A fan gift and readings and music marked the event. about four dozen refreshments followed.
The 614 Timors defeated Brooks Shoe Factory 11 to 8 at Buechtel with Mohney excelling at bat and on the mound. Mohney tallied a homer, a triple and a double in four at bats, while Bruce also hit a homer. Other Vets included Kimble Campbell Garner and Dr Walker among outfielders as the team improves to 6-2 in eight games.
Local notes list residents and visitors from Nelsonville and nearby areas traveling to Davidson North Carolina Columbus and Lake Erie. Names include Miss Phyllis Mille Thelma Mille Marty Kelly Jr Ed Sharp and others with multiple family visits and a Union Furnace church home coming planned for Sunday July.
Nelsonville Eagles defeated Union Furnace 10 to 2 at Eagle Park. Nelsonville piled up 22 hits for 36 bases led by Ray who went 5 for 5 with a single three doubles and a homer driving in six runs. Mohngy added a homer and doubles as the Eagles raised batting averages to .364 and .482. Union Furnace offense managed three hits and two unearned runs against Jonas and Phillipa.
Nelsonville report says Miss Freda Smith completed three bridge tables Wednesday evening with Miss Florence Wond hosting. After play, a refreshment course was served and high scores were won by Miss Elizabeth Folington Miss Charlotte Acker and Miss Freda Smith.
A coroner ruled a suicide in the death of John Hutchens 72. His body was found in a rear building on W Columbus Street where he lived alone. Hutchens, a former railroad worker and coal miner, was last seen Sunday night. Funeral services set for Friday at Stout's Funeral Home Fayette Street at 10:80 O clock with burial at Greenlawn.
Mr and Mrs Ben Anderson of Nelsonville announce the birth of a daughter on July 8 at their home. The baby has been named Flora Christine. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs James Anderson of Haydenville and Mr and Mrs Blosser Lehman of Haydenville.
Loyal Berean Class met with Mrs. Dana Howett on the Athens Jerseyville Road Tuesday evening. During the business period the group decided to hold a picnic in a grove near Darwin on Thursday, August.
Readers note a flurry of social calls as Frank Masters and Margaret Duffy with William King of Wellston visit Mrs. Hugh King and daughter Mary. Mary King and Mrs. Frank Traubert return home to Wellsburg after a month with their mother. J W Henley and Robert Masters of Chicago visit aunt Mrs. Hugh King and Mary King.
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