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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1931
Page
3
Nelsonville police announce city ordinances ban all air gun use within the municipality. Chief George Bateman cites numerous complaints about youths firing air rifles and targets in public, with strict enforcement and parental cooperation urged.
In Nelsenville on June 10 the Twilight League game between Carbondale and Bachtel ended tied 2-2 after a see-saw affair. Jake Carlin hurled for Carbondale with 12 strikeouts and two unearned runs allowed. Bruce and Smathers produced key hits for the Sayre Specials, while Bartoe and Carlin starred on defense. The box score shows Carbondale with 7 hits to Bachtel’s 8.
Miss Virginia Thacker 18 died Friday in Marion. Daughter of Fred Thacker former Nelsonville merchant, she was taken to Columbus for funeral services and burial set for Monday. Surviving are her mother Mrs Stancy Thacker and grandparents Mr and Mrs Orrin Thacker of Columbus.
Members of the local Rotary Club toured the Buchies site to consider a proposed Boy Scout camp on New York Coal Company property. The area includes about an acre of water and was described as ideal for the project. W. W. Whitlatch, local Scout official, is helping the Boys' Work Committee plan details.
Logan June 10 an extra inning game ends 3 to 2 with Episcopals beating Catholics. Brannitz and Branhigan hold hits in eight innings while Anningan fans 18 of 24. Eddie Hamilton earns the win on a walk that leads to a score. Brethren and Methodists set for next Wednesday with Kellar to pitch and Baker or Allen to catch the Wesleyans. Attendance stays heavy with several hundred watching.
Reports of a mass slaying near Ordway Kentucky proved false. Sheriff Adam Carpenter and a bloodhound posse searched the hillside area after initial claims that four people were killed. One man named David Wireman was injured by gunfire while planting cane. his wife, son, and daughter-in-law were not harmed. No motive has been determined.
In Nelsonville on June 30 the Charters Of Company drilling of Mason City Hill recovered its string and resumed work after a week. The teat was cased Monday and the well is expected to be completed by Thursday. Frank O Mara drilling in the East End runs the long casing today. Porter Brothers on Lick Run lease report about 1900 feet depth, while the O Mara well on Jesse is down about 1400 feet.
Nelsonville report says Willard Francis Bartoe son of W H Bartoe president of the Nelsonville City Council earned a Bachelor of Engineering Physics from Ohio State University. He gained associate membership in Tau Beta Pi and Siema Xi and plans graduate study toward a master's degree at OSU.
Flive cars carry youths from Hacking Valley to Cambridge for a two day conference of teachers who will run Daily Vacation Bible Schools. Irene McDowell leads group with various delegates from Haydenville Athens and Union Furnace among others.
Columbus reports four options for handling Julia Maude Lowther 23 convicted murderer including within the Ohio Penitentiary walls or sending to Marysville Reformatory or local jails. If sentenced to death she would be Ohio’s first female electrocution the possibility that her husband P E Thomas may witness.
Detroit midweek report states former clerk Alex L. Lewis confessed to pilfering between $5,000 and $60,000 from the Public Welfare Department. The scheme involved a nonexistent wholesale grocery firm tied to Lewis, with checks up to $42,000 deposited to his personal bank account and the county office record noting the alias as the firm.
Miss Mary Tastter of Belpre Ohio died from injuries after being struck by an automobile driven by Harold Painter a Charleston liquor runner on the Parkersburg Belpre bridge. She fell from a guard railing landing on a gravel driveway sustaining multiple fractures and spinal injuries.
Bob Hall entertained a group of friends Monday evening at his home on Poplar Street. Bridge games followed by a luncheon were served to Earl Zuber Frank Shay Dwight Kuhn Roy Sayers and H. W. Wallace.
Athens High School will graduate a large senior class in the commencement exercises at the School Auditorium Thursday at 8 oclock. Principal A L Hughes announced the program featuring the band overture Parkish Marsh and The March Militaire by the High School Orchestra. The Rev Reet J Downs will give the invocation and Rev Co O M Cautter will give the benediction with music by the Senior Girls Chorus. Senior Class Day exercises were held this afternoon.
Disturbance at Sunday Creek Mine No. 100 at Derthick did not deter workers. Officials reported a small crew posted for entry and a large shift resumed dumping coal early this morning.
Misa Beart, executive secretary of the Athens County Red Cross, said volunteers still have boxes of garden seeds for those unable to pay. Seeds can be picked up at the Red Cross office in the Security Savings Building.
Rome reports the resignation of Monsignor Pistardo as assistant general of the Avicne Cattolica, seen as a possible step toward resolving the Italian Vatican issue. Earlier government replies to Vatican notes weighed on his removal, citing Vatican State status not allegiance to Italy.
Boston police and Nassau County officials investigate the death of Starr Paichtall found near a candlelit scene. Suspect two, linked to a New York politician and another prominent figure, were reported connected to the case. Authorities say one suspect may be an important New York political figure.
An all day program at Fretery Church in Tawar Plaing is set for Sunday led by Rev. Ward Radar of Athens and church members. A noon beaker dinner will be shared by attendees. a parish program features sermons, activities, and a children's program amid expected large local turnout.
A new reinforced concrete bridge on U S Route 80 over the Hocking River near Coolville is set for opening June 11. The project cost about 112000 dollars and includes 26 foot roadways with brick approaches and a concrete girder, as officials plan a public ceremony and detour arrangements.
Athens prosecutor John W Vollh told Rotary Club members at Hotel Terry Tuendicy that citizens must fulfill public service, noting many evade jury and civil duties. He urged residents to perform law duties to protect their own freedoms. Rotary plans a club 7OV tournament at Athena Country Club with chairs Harry Teckley and Prof C C Rabinwon.
Local council of retail merchants convenes at Hotel Lafayette as Athens County leaders discuss industry hurdles and partnership plans. Attendees include Woolworth and Wineman executives and multiple regional clothing and shoe firms amid a broader Ohio retailing probe set for 1801.
Dayton officers returned suspect Pete Keyes 44 of Philadelphia from Risky Mond to face questioning in the hatchet killing of Thorns Benge 19 at the National Military Home. Keyes shirt bore a bloodstain but authorities doubt robbery as motive. Benge’s wife Margaret and daughter Lou suffered injuries in the cottage attack. Benge was killed in his home.
Derthick Man Miks Andinor Derthick arrested during disturbance at Sunday Creek Mine No 10 Tusaday. Charged with concealed weapons and menacing behavior. Bailed at $1000 and $100 bond set on related charges. case presented to Athens County Grand Jury. Sheriff Wayne Wingett of Athens County approved disposition.
In Washington today Maurice Campbell, New York administrator, files charges against Seymour Lewis, former prohibition enforcement secretary, alleging dereliction of duty and improper conduct in office. The public dispute revolves around policy enforcement and administrative accountability at the federal level.
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