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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1929
Page
3
J Hartlett is the Nelsonville correspondent for the Messenger and invites readers to send news to 412 W. A Mrs C H Bartlett handles classified ads for the Messenger at 412 W.
The Stratt on Motors Challengers moved to second place in the Twilight League standings after trimming the NJ Chevrolet 18 to 6. Dunkle led with four safe hits and a long home run while most players collected two hits apiece. The Athens area notes cover local residents and объедин events around Nelsonville, Columbus, and Gore union activities.
The Women's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church convenes in the church social rooms this evening at 7 39. Hostesses are Mrs Z J Davis Rose Cook and Mrs Jack Pritchard with Mrs Shirley leading the devotional and Mrs Zuber directing the program.
John Gleason was arrested on intoxication charges and held by the police. The case will be brought before Mayor F Woodworth at 7 o'clock tonight. An admonition against jaywalking was issued by the mayor as part of enforcing street light safety laws.
In Nelsonville the city jail received a new steel door lock yesterday, announced Acting Police Chief George Bateman. He cited past unreliability that allowed prisoners to slip bolts and escape, but now reports the lock provides better security and that prisoners will be secured overnight for morning availability.
Nelsonville June 21 Murray City comes to the new Murray ball park for a second home game this afternoon at 2 84. Beverly is said to bring an impressive squad after recent wins. Local fans plan to attend from around town. Fire at Ora North residence Frog Hollow caused only minor damage. neighbors reported the blaze started in a clothes closet and the family was away.
Nelsonville June 21 Charles Johnson who pleaded not guilty at initial arraignment in mayor s court on a charge of quarreling and firstine appeared before Mayor L J Firerie Wednesday evening and changed his plea to guilty. He was fined 14 dollars and costs.
An Easter Sunday wedding in Nelsonville united Miss Lucille Parrows and Paul R Dunn. The ceremony took place at the home of officiating minister Rev J Landsitter in Zanesville. The couple, children of John and Mrs Barrows of Nelsonville and Forest and Mrs Dunn of Zanesville, will reside in Zanesville.
Logan 56 died Thursday night at 11 29 at her Lakewood home after a lingering illness. Funeral services set for Saturday at 3 in Lakewood with burial there. Born Elizabeth Spaulding she lived in Athens Chicago and Cleveland. A School of Music graduate of Ohio University she sang in the Athens First Methodist Church choir and was active in civic affairs. Survived by husband Earl Logan a daughter Mrs W A Hartford two sons William H Logan and John Arthur Logan and a sister Mrs Fred Stephenson.
Mrs. Leslie Woodrow Sayre, daughter of the late President Wilson, may run for the United States Senate in Massachusetts against incumbent Frederick H. Gillett. She has refused to confirm reports of her candidacy.
Dr Weather’s Old Timers defeated Buchtel last evening by 4 to 0. The aged squad showed strong play and plans to meet Murray City and Millfield in upcoming games. Social notes honor Miss Vivian Mae Grady of Louisville with bridge parties and visits at Mrs T J Wells and Miss Virginia Loughberle’s homes.
The Marietta area and Washington County endured one of the heaviest rain storms of early summer. At 5 p m Wednesday a half hour shower dropped about 86 of an inch in Marietta, with hail reported in the northern Washington County areas near Big Run and Laurel Ridge on the Washington-Noble county border.
Teachers from Ohio gathered at Cedar Point for the annual midsummer session of the Ohio Educational Association.
Nelsonville plans a Saturday June 22 debut of talking pictures at the Majestic Theater. Manager S. Steenrod reports installation and remodeling are nearly complete for the opening double feature Two Weeks Of with Dorothy Mackaill and Jack Mulhall, plus Eddie Cantor in That Party In Person.
Cleveland observers report the Brush Foundation for the promotion of sane education in birth control will receive several million dollars through the will of Charles Brush. Brush, inventor of the arc light and storage battery, stated that population growth threatens the world and the foundation should help regulate births to ensure healthier offspring and better living standards.
Columbus June 21 Officials at Ohio State University plan tougher rules on student conduct after classes. The murder case of Theora Hix spurs an inquiry into late night roaming and a possible love nest with Dr Snook. Violations could mean expulsion.
Bishop James Cannon Jr of the Methodist Episcopal Church South says there is nothing dishonest or unworthy in his stock transactions carried out through the now-defunct Kable and Company, New York brokers.
Meving of Brooksville pleaded guilty to petit larceny after a judge arraigned him on the charge. A search of a Brooksville home recovered a kitchen table nine chairs a stewpan and a water tunnage suite tied to Ide Campbell's reported theft. He faces jail if fines and costs remain unpaid.
An advertised remedy claims speedy relief for colds gripes flu dengue bilious fever and malaria. It touts rapid action and lists multiple ailments addressed by the preparation.
Two infants near death from pneumonia after whooping cough highlight public health risk. Dr Edward Howard Griggs, distinguished scholar and author, will lecture in Athens from August 4 to 16 on American Statesmen.
Before washing an especially solid garment, mark the worst spots with a basting thread to guide special treatment. Threads can be removed before pressing and final finishing.
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