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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1931
Page
3
Notice seeks readers and advertisers in Nelsonville area with contact to staffer H Bartlett for society locals. Telephone line 412 W is provided for requests and service. This brief item emphasizes community information and ad circulation.
In Nelsonville township Porter and O Mara report drilling progress on leases near Clintons and Lick Run. O Mara tests a limestone gas seam at about 2800 feet on East End property owned by Nelsonville Home and Savings Association and Frank Patton.
Three automobiles carrying Nelsonville Boy Scouts departed Nelsonville this morning for Zanesville to attend the large Scout gathering. Noted national figures in Scouting will be present including Dan Beard, a familiar figure to every Scout, and Scout Siple who accompanied Commander Bird to the South.
June 4 John ihill of Elmbrook farm near Nelsonville underwent a surgical operation at Cherrington Hospital Logan Tuesday.
A miscellaneous shower for Mr. and Mrs. Algernon Todd was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Todd near the city on Monday evening. About 30 guests attended and enjoyed a social evening with refreshments.
The Methodist Orchestra members led by Miss Bessie Stephenson and Mrs. Leonard Whitmore visited Rock Cave on Wednesday to cook breakfast. Attendees included Anita Hall Audrey Bean Mariel Sayre Betty Sayre Audrey Hall Marie Hall Margery Connors Florence Easterling Mary Eunice Goodspeed Betty Stewart Louise Dusky Marjorie Simonton Jimmy Linscott Rodney Linscott and Garth Lightfoot.
Miss Lou Shafer entertained her Sunday School class from the Presbyterian Church with a six o clock dinner Tuesday evening at Colonial. Pink color dominated the three course menu and arrangements included baskets and flowers. Guests named include Mary Lou Hudson Treva Oak Eleanore Woodard Lois Devol Margaret Weltzheimer Mary Elizabeth Wolf Margaret Joy Shafer Marjorie Vorhes and Miss Shafer.
York Grange No 2436 announces its regular meeting at Grange Hall Oak Grove Friday evening June 5 at 8 o clock.
The Keefer Kemper and Guess families plan a reunion at the Grotto Grounds near Haydenville on Sunday June 14. All members are expected to attend.
An advertisement urges men to banish pimples with Peterson's Ointment. Testimonial from Thursey Pentecost of Springfield Tenn claims several applications cleared pimples after other ointments failed. The ad offers a 35 cent box at drug stores and promises skin improvements within a week.
The E. E. Sewing Club met Wednesday evening with Mrs. John Stocklen on Poplar Street. Guests included Mrs. Susan McManaway, Mrs. Otto Shirley and Miss Lillian McKee. Members present were Mrs. James McKee, Mrs. Martin Ohlinger, Mrs. Walter Wolfe, Mrs. Charlies Bagley, Mrs. Will Hall, Mrs. Charles Moler, Mrs. Frank Higgins, Mrs. Frank Bean, Mrs. John Warrington, Mrs. Earl Gilbert and Mrs. Stocklen.
Mr and Mrs Everett White announce the marriage of their daughter Velma to Fred Stone of Logan. The ceremony took place in Lancaster on September 11, 1930. The couple will reside in Columbus.
Mr and Mrs Charles Moler and their son returned from Greenup Kentucky after visiting relatives. Mr and Mrs William Hick hosted Clinton Hick and family and James Grant from Columbus for the weekend. Pearl Morris and daughter Martha Amesville visited Roy Morris. Mrs Clifford Lewis and son Dick from Detroit visited relatives for several days. Miss Mary Elmira Garlinger returned home in Smithfield after a week with her uncle.
Aunt and Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Mc Conaha visit in Poplar Street while Mrs. Robert Veon and Bobby travel from Loraine to relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Van Wray with two daughters visit George Barrows in Derry. Charles Cunningham of Ann Arbor visits W. B. Mechem’s family. Walter Sines family heads to Walbridge for summer. M. H. Lutz travels to New York for son Martin’s Cornell graduation. Ben Stalter and son Bob depart for eastern motor trip. Philadelphia hosts them before joining Herbert Leyshon to go to Boston.
Lima police probe the disappearance of Miss Thelma Woods 17 and Earl Truesdale 20 of Elida after they were last seen in Truesdale's car at an abandoned quarry on Monday. Authorities fear foul play or suicide as searches continue.
On Wednesday night at The Plains Ball Park the Hocking Miners routed Chauncey 19 to 0. Pitching and hitting by Brown carried the win, with Slater backing Brown in the batteries versus Schoonover and Russel. Manager Bill Lyons of The Plains fields the Hocking Mining team.
Miss Agnes Cunningham and family hosted guests including Mr and Mrs H L Cunningham and Montford Cunningham of Chauncey. Others visiting Millfield include Mrs Alexander Truitt from Cleveland and Laurel Saffyr visiting from Chauncey.
The Plains High School presented a one act play titled Thursday Evening in the auditorium with Don Nelson in charge. Cast included Gordon Johns Roger Humphrey Laura Lavon na Moore Mrs Johns Verna Dukeman Mrs Sheffield and Flora Haning. coached by Miss Diver and assisted by Miss Domburgh.
Miss Hazel Sickles wed Frank Webb in Dowler Church Chauncey Tuesday night with Rev. Guss Graham officiating. The bride wore green crepe with matching accessories. Attendants were Mrs. Edward Sickles and Mr. Wendell Moore. The couple will live with the Webb family on Lower Plains.
A group of friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Blower in Millfield for a picnic supper honoring Mrs Blower's father Fred Leake of Greens Run on his birthday. Guests included Dora Heffkin, Fred Heffkin and family, Theodore Heffkin and family, Ray Leake, Orrin Justus, Henry Heffkin and daughters Betty and Henrietta, plus the Blowers and their children.
A Chadwell relatives reunion took place at Mr. and Mrs. Allen Chadwell home in Millfield on Sunday. Attendees included multiple Chadwells and extended relatives from Columbus Baltimore Athens and Chauncey with a picnic style meal served on the lawn. Glendon Palmer son of Mrs Minnie Palmer Chauncey underwent an appendectomy at Sheltering Arms Hospital with improving condition reported.
Charles McHarg III Chauncey deceased relative James Mc Harg and Mrs. Lizzie Barber are in Lancaster for the serious illness of Charles McHarg. Born and raised in Lower Plains, he is well known in the area.
Merril Lewis of Glouster sustained a left arm fracture when his arm was caught between a coal car endgate and the mine roof at Derthick Mine No. 10. He was brought to Glouster for treatment. A squeeze in the mine leaves only inches of clearance and other workers have been hurt by protruding arms. Notices warn employees of the danger.
Slicks Band performs an outdoor concert Saturday night from the porch of the Dr E F Danford Building beside the Odd Fellow Hall on High Street. The hour long program will include several selections and invites residents from surrounding areas to attend Glouster Saturday night.
Glouster June 4 Charlee F. Jonas 66 suffered a stroke of paralysis Tuesday afternoon in Columbus at the home of his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Frank Ferguson where he and his wife and their son Emerson had visited Monday. His condition is critical and he has been unconscious since the attack. For years he was mine superintendent for the old Hisglvania Coal Company directing mines in the valley Rosns ville and Piney Fork with last work at Swise West Virginia.
Four additional Glouster residents filed petitions with the Athens board of elections in recent days. Ee K Bryson entered as a Republican candidate for councilman.
Thomas Williams Jr. files as a Democrat for council and Sam Dunnett seeks another term on the Board of Public Affairs. W E K Shrieves current night watchman runs as a Republican for marshal nomination.
A June 4 meeting of the Glouster Board of Education will consider employing a high school principal and teachers for the high school and grades. All last year’s teachers are applicants, with a vacancy created by L Holter’s resignation for a Wellaton principal post.
Plan for the first Good Fellow Church Night at the M. B. Church includes a potluck supper at 7 30 p m Friday followed by an interesting program. All church members are asked to attend and committee members may invite guests.
Mr and Mrs Arch Mingus hosted a Saturday evening gathering in Greens Run, inviting neighbors for a small social get together with casual conversation and refreshments.
Mrs. John Adame of Cleveland and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Leffier of the Diamond were mentioned at events. Arch Mingus and daughters and Gearld Mingus visited Jon Mingus. Miss Ethel Clelland, now in Lancaster, is ill with appendicitis. Mr. and Mrs. Fret McClelland and children from Trudown visited Stev and Mrs. McClelland.
Mrs. M. M. LeFaver and her twin sons Harold and Carroll left Glouster by car for Palmyra New Jersey to visit Mrs. LeFaver’s son and daughters in law Dr. and Mrs. D. H. Leaver.
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