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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1930
Page
3
In Washington on June 17, Senate Finance Chair Smoot and House Ways and Means Chair Hawley disclosed that the refined sugar duty in the new tariff is not as noted, potentially allowing lower duties on imports and prompting Cuba refinery growth. Hawley said action is needed but late for the session.
Deputy Sheriff David Jones of Prince Georges County says a rum runner released deadly fumes from his car exhaust as Jones chased him near Washington. The incident marks a new weapon in the bootleggers battle with dry officers, leaving Jones overcome by the gas fumes.
In Brantford Ontario Premier Mackenzie King touted a Liberal policy to retaliate against US protective tariffs with a Canadian tariff on American imports. He argued equal terms should apply across the globe and urged looking to Britain and other nations for trade.
The Nelsonville eighth grade results from the May 23 state exams show rankings across arithmetic English geography and United States history. Top performer Jeanette Bartels leads the 99 pupils at Nelsonville High School with others including Warren Badser Mercedes Keaton Ralph Windle Joe Galvin Frances Riley Calvin Lancaster Betty Howe and Mary Groves.
Funeral services for Mrs. Ethel Beard wife of James Beard will be held at 69 Fayette Street Wednesday at 2 PM. The Rev H A Sayre pastor of the Methodist Church will conduct. Burial will be at Greenlawn.
Mr and Mrs C L Pensyl and their relatives gathered for an all day reunion Sunday at Lewis Grove. Attendees included Mr and Mrs E S McCune Cleveland Mr and Mrs Arthur Burgess Lancaster Florence and Charles Pensyl Akron and Mr and Mrs C E Whitmore and family Akron this city.
A reunion and home-coming for the Methodist and Christian Churches of Carbon Hill and Coe's Chapel will be held July 4 at Coe's Chapel Church. A basket dinner will be served at noon.
The Circle of Ruth of the Presbyterian Sunday School in this city with the Cless Class Athens and the Logan Guild held a Monday evening picnic at Miss Irene McDowell's home in Deanville. A 6 o'clock dinner was served followed by a program presented by the Athens group. Miss Elsie Gibbs of Alma was a guest.
Mrs Will Morgan entertained her bridge club Friday at East Franklin Street. Guest of the club was Mrs John Edington. High scores went to Mrs Stanley Dew, Mrs Edington, and Mrs Cecil Shafer.
The Happy Hollow Happy Hustlers 4-H Club met June 14 at Mrs Adda Maccombs home in Athens. Officers present gave reports and advice from the Athens meeting. The group presented a Flag Day program with readings, a duet, recitations, a piano solo and a jewelry demonstration. Nine new members were enrolled. The next meeting is set for June 20 at Mrs Maccombs home.
The Rev. R. P. Fitch preached to a large audience at the Pilgrim Holiness Church in Nelsonville on the theme of faith. He contrasted mental association with heart faith, saying heart faith touches God and transforms life into a true representation of Jesus Christ.
Dorothy Brown Carter 18, colored, died Monday morning at Mercy Hospital Columbus. Body taken to Stout's Funeral Home with funeral planned Thursday at 10 a m led by Rev Adams. Survived by husband John Carter two children Julia and Charles Franklin and stepfather mother D L Lightfoot four sisters and two brothers from Ohio and New York and other relatives.
Lem Spivins declares Nelsonville needs a Baptist downpour after a Presbyterian sprinkle yesterday. He says the town would benefit from a strong rain, contrasting the light shower with his preferred baptismal deluge.
Funeral services for Mrs Nellie Cox Weymueller were held at her Madison Street home with Rev Lloyd Evans presiding. A native of Nelsonville and 1896 graduate of Nelsonville High School, she was buried in Logan cemetery. Out of town attendees included Cox, Fox, Bryson, Weymueller and related families from Logan Columbus Buffalo Logan Luhrig Buchtel Athens New Marshfield.
Mr and Mrs C J Bateman announce the arrival of Lois Grace on Monday June 16 at their home. Columbus residents roam visiting relatives and attending events with families including the Welsh Dunnick Kelch and Morgan households. Several members plan OSU summer term study.
Nelsonville June 17 all Pythian Sisters at Buchtel urged to attend a called meeting Thursday June 19 at 7 in the I O O F hall The Knights of Pythias Hall and all temple property were destroyed in the recent fire.
Dr William F Doyle of New York seeks to block officials from forcing disclosure of clients who paid him millions for appearances before the Board of Standards and Appeals. He left the federal building on bail after an 80 day sentence for contempt.
In Nelsonville, ahead of the Cresap Society meeting on June 21 at the State Museum auditorium, Commander Logan Cresap may attend. The Cresap name, linked to Chief Logan, reflects historical ties noted at the 1774 council, and the commander, an Annapolis graduate, is Belle Cresap Poston’s nephew.
Nellie Grace France 58 dies Monday at Rochester Hospital Rochester Pa. Her body to be taken to McLauglins Funeral Home Nelsonville for funeral arrangements. She was daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Joseph Groce born and reared in Nelsonville. She leaves two sisters Mrs Will Parry and Mrs Jessie Smith of Nelsonville and three brothers Will Groce Columbus Joe Groce and Fred Groce of Nelsonville.
Eight month old Bert Lee McGuire, son of Mr and Mrs Frank McGuire, died Monday evening at their Floodwood home. Funeral services set for Thursday at 1 PM at Floodwood Church conducted by Rev Co P Pridgen. Burial in Greenlawn. parents have five other children.
A large and beautiful picture of Sir Gallahad was presented to Nelsonville High School by Mrs. Thomas Bush. A full set of books for student use was donated to the High School Library by Mrs. John Edington and another set by Mrs. C. M. Lutz. The school officials and pupils thank the donors.
Miss Alice Lax has returned to her home in Hebbardsville after visiting her grandparents Mr and Mrs Tom Cline. Miss Eleanor Heselden accompanied her home for a visit.
In Nelsonville on June 17 at 7 45 p m Mrs Oril Griffin of Nelsonville and Earl Bruning of near Toledo were married at First Presbyterian Church Reverend Lloyd Evans officiated Immediate family and friends attended The bride has long taught in Nelsonville grade schools The couple will reside in Stony Ridge near Toledo They were joined by out of town guests including Henry Johnson Lawrenceville Fanny Williams Clyde Littler Tom Littler Earl Snoke Sugar Grove Ohio
Judgments totaling 184.40 and 153160 were awarded to the Bank of Athens National Banking Association against Walter M. Bean and Blanche Bean. Suits on cognovit notes and a separate case led to a 50 verdict for Perry Davis against Charles Benedict for the death of a Jersey cow hit by a motor vehicle. The petit jury pool included Catherine Barlow, S. T. McBride, Owen Lemmon, Mrs. Tensie Wolfe, Parker Snyder, Dorothy Covert, Mary E. Nelson, Etta Laverty, Robert Beckler, J. A. Richards, T. R. Hamilton, and Gertrude Pride.
The probate court lists four couples seeking licenses including Wendell G Moore 18 Athens R D 6 with Adriene R Dicken 16 Athens RD 6, Herbert W Walker 25 Columbus truck driver with Lucily Huddy 21 Nelsonville, and Earl E Bruning 46 Wood County farmer with Oril H Griffin 45 Nelsonville school teacher.
In Ravenna on June 7 a deadly incident left three men dead and a fourth, Ralph Deamio, dying from gunshot wounds. Officials cite no clear liquor feud link as they probe a motive. victims named as Benjamin Deangel Frank Deelulis and Joseph Donato with Deamio critically wounded.
The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized Urban Co Fb Van Sweringen of Cleveland and five associates to serve on the board of directors of the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad in a decision announced in Washington.
An advertisement touts Zemo as a safe invisible antiseptic for summer skin troubles. It claims relief from sunburn itching rashes ivy poisoning and dandruff with a soothing liquid available from druggists at multiple price points.
Gilbert Miller, a Black man, killed his wife after she refused to go upstairs when ordered. He told police he did not intend to kill but to “show her who was boss” using a revolver during the dispute.
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