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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1931
Page
3
Nelsonville society page mentions CG Bartlett as staff correspondent and notes classified ads and circulation by 412 W for an experienced representative.
In Nelsonville, Carbondale Grays defeat Stratton Motor Reds 1 to 0 in eight innings. Mohahan hurls 13 strikeouts for the Grays, Longley holds Reds, Earl Lowry hits a single and sacrifice fly for the lone run, Chesser adds a single, Hartley and Hawk superb in fielding. Box score noted later.
Nelsonville reports the Presbyterian Church hosts a Children’s Day program on Sunday June 14 1931 at 10 am with songs recitations baptisms and greetings led by local children and organized groups followed by offertory and a farewell. Marie Snackenberg Ruth Coakley Mary Galvin and others perform various songs and solos.
Chartiers Oil Company topped the Clinton Sand late yesterday at its test on the C. H. C. I. Company lease near the East city limits at a depth of 3416 feet. The well will be drilled in to day.
Personal mentions record visits and travels of residents including Mr and Mrs Will Young and family Mrs E J Rosser Mrs Leland Kriezig and daughter Nancy Anne to the funeral of Mrs Katherine Sauvage in Middleport William Sharp and Lowell Burnelle depart for six weeks at the Carmichaels PA officers training camp Dr Hill leaves for Washington DC to bring home Mrs Hill and her sister Mrs Charles McCarty Frank Anderson returns from Houston delegate to Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen Miss Mayme Keplar business visit in Columbus Mr and Mrs Frank Poston and son Frank vacationing at Indian Lake with friends Mac Bartlett Wooster College student visiting home Charles Tedrow visits Columbus.
Nelsonville balances as of June 1 total 22 336.88 in city funds per City Auditor Ralph Elliott with allocations: General 2696.87 Safety 1460.88 Health 271.63 Service 188.59 Gasoline 3919.49 Water 4000.96 Electric Light 6466.41 Auto Registration 3434.03.
William Owens of Shawnee pleaded guilty to intoxication at arraignment before Mayor J W Hickman and was fined ten dollars plus costs. Raymond Windle was arrested for intoxication and sent to Athens for Juvenile Court after authorities learned he is 17 years old.
Mr and Mrs Will Poling of 164 W Washington Street entertained Thursday evening at dinner for the local Southern Ohio Electric Company office. Attendees included Miss Lillian Howe Bob Ohlinger Sheldon Powell Max Bowers Donald Sheffield Rev Morris Ed Williams Sam Thomas Edward Green and Donald Johnson. Yellow and green table arrangements featured yellow lilies as the centerpiece.
In Nelconville on June 12 local health commissioner Dr W H Lyce urged vaccination for all dogs in the area following reports of mad dog bites. Affected households include Kimberly, Weed-Resco, Ligene Campbell and son, and Hanoh. Pasteur treatment begun for Mr Campbell and his son. Dog have been sent to Columbus for examination.
Dr. Charlie K. Grammar pastor of the First Church of Christ in Nelsonville will deliver the address at the D A memorial service at their hall on West Washington Street Sunday afternoon June 4 at 2 o'clock. His subject will be the cardinal tenet of the order Love Loyalty and Patriotism.
Regular dances at the Legion Home will continue on Saturday nights through the summer months. A new cooling system has been installed to improve the venue.
The Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution asks all Nelsonville citizens to display the American flag on Flag Day, Sunday June 14. The call emphasizes national patriotism and community participation in the observance.
A euchre party will be held at St Philip's North Parish Hall in Murray City on Tuesday evening June 16 starting at 8 o'clock. It has been announced.
In Nelsonville on June 12 Carbon Hill defeated Shawnee 5 to 0. Garner and Rutherford were the Battery for Carbon Hill while Toki and Jones pitched for Shawnee. Carbon Hill aims to extend a 10 win season as they set to meet Straithwills next Thursday at Straite ville ground.
Two ties marked the end of the season as teams seek future matchups. Interested clubs should contact Edgar Stedwell of Carbon Hill to book games.
Mrs Charlie Grammar and Mista Elsie Grammar hosted a Thursday evening party on W Pranklin Street for the Business Girls' Club of the Christian Church. Mrs J L Webb and Mr L Kreig attended as guests. twenty two members were present. Lawn games followed a two course spread.
A luncheon was served by the Halts at a long table that was tastefully decorated in an arranged pose. The scene emphasizes refined hospitality and formal dining settings.
Mine Jean Freer entertained her bridge club Wednesday evening near 08 Weet Franklin. Members included Misses Mercedes Keeton Alice Moe Jo Riley Marjorie Mathewson Betty Howe and Mary Prances. Riley won high score and Keeton took second. a dessert was served after.
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