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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1930
Page
3
Members of the Pythian Sisters at Buchtel were asked by Elizabeth Haydes and others to attend a special meeting Tuesday evening June 24 at the LO Hall in Toviock, following a request from the organizers.
York and others visited in town with Rev Father Owens. James Lee made a business trip to Columbus. Charles Hellyer and family returned from a weeklong vacation at Willard Sanctuaky and Cedar Point. O G Stover and Lan caster guests of Co A Stover. Kinney stayed with relatives in Columbus. Don Davis family and Joe Barrows attended funeral in Columbus for Alfred Smith. Betty Betts and Emma Johnson toured Chillicothe after Tom Betta’s funeral. James Patton and son Jack from Zanesville were guests here.
A new parachute chest pack stored in airline baggage racks allows passengers to escape within seconds of danger. Miss Helen Eckersom demonstrated the device in Los Angeles, showing a passenger can grab the chute and step off wearing a heavy jacket for a quick exit. The exhibit drew considerable comment upon its first public display.
Estel Crabtree of the Columbus Senators was seriously injured in a Minneapolis game and taken to a hospital after colliding with the center field fence while chasing a deep fly. His sister Mrs. Albert Barber received word from club officials.
Mrs Charles Brown of this city was found guilty of reckless driving and fined five dollars plus costs after a hearing before Mayor Bill Hickman following an arraignment last week. Harry Stage of this city also pleaded guilty to reckless driving and was fined five dollars plus costs.
The Hocking and Athens Counties American Sunday School Union group meets June 29 with all day services led by Rev. C. A. Spriggs as superintendent. Baptismal services are at 3:30 p.m. at New Pittsburgh Reservoir above Buchtel conducted by A. W. Corwin, pastor.
Nelsonville reports the death of Wilson Feigley on Saturday at his Zanesville home after a short illness. He leaves wife Mayme McNerney Feigley and brothers Sam and Harry Feigley. Funeral services were held in Zanesville and New Lexington with burial in New Lexington. He worked over 15 years for the Ohio Fuel Gas Company in Nelsonville.
Nelsonville June 23 The Happy Hollow Happy Hustlers 4-H Club met at the leader’s home on June 20. Members shared reasons for joining, mainly to improve sewing skills. The program included songs, an instrumental, sewing, refreshments, and outdoor games. New members are Clara Hutchinson Florence Hutchinson Phyllis Robson. Next meeting July 5 at Gaynelle Altman’s home. Mr and Mrs S S Blackburn and sons visited Ansley Blackburn at Torch Hill.
In Nelsonville on June 28, Dave Fowler of Scranton Pennsylvania urged 690 Hocking Valley miners to reorganize the United Mine Workers in Ohio. He warned that without union membership miners risk long term unemployment and urged harmony and cooperation among District 6 leaders and workers.
The Daughters of Union Veterans will meet Tuesday evening at 7 30 oclock in the Odd Fellows Hall for their gathering.
The Rev. Father Owens was entertained at a dinner Saturday with guests the Rev. Fathers D. J. Dunn of Junction City, T. C. Malone of Cincinnati, and P. J. Buane of New Lexington.
Mr and Mrs Robert Curry of Columbus announce the arrival of a son named Robert Russell born June 21 at the home of Mrs Curry’s parents Mr and Mrs Frank Anderson on Myers Street.
Nelsonville June 23 Columbus Meco 48 died Sunday evening at his Murray City home. He leaves his wife three sons and one daughter. Arrangements for the funeral have not been completed.
Misses Fanny Mulligan Louise and Mabel Shafer were called to Zanesville Sunday due to the death of Wilson Feigley. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Ervin hosted guests over Sunday including Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Chapman and others from Columbus. Additional visits by Prof. and Mrs. A. R. Waller and family, Helen McCourt from Colanas, and Miss Ella Waller from New were noted in Lancaster and surrounding areas.
The marriage of Miss Mary Shaw daughter of Mr and Mrs Memory Shaw to Kart Michael both of this city was announced. The wedding was held May 27 in Marietta Ohio and the couple have left for Columbus where Mr Michael works for the Kinney Shoe Company and they will reside.
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