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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1928
Page
3
Charles L. Hurlbut, chief federal field agent for the Columbus district, predicts prohibition may become reality in 25 years. He urges government education for school children on illicit liquor dangers. In Columbus about 1000 people, or one in 300, are involved in selling or distributing intoxicating liquor.
Mrs. Algephia Ann Huddy, 76, longtime Nelsonville resident, died after a two week illness at her Poplar street home. Survived by six sons and daughters including John T. Huddy of Gordon and Agnes Woodard of Enterprise. Funeral set for Sunday at Connett church with burial beside her husband Thomas Huddy.
Doanville school closed May 1 with a 99.09 percent attendance rate. The banner was awarded by Carl Porter Athens county attendance officer.
A small fire at the Union grocery on Columbus street in Nelsonville started about 10 am from a gas explosion while a hot plate was being connected. Mr. Young says there was no damage from the blaze. Also in Nelsonville on May 4 an error omitted Charles Shafer from yesterday's high school chapel story. he played the second salesman in the 1928 Saga presentation.
Members of the Chamber of Commerce held a Thursday forum praising a lecture by Prof. Albert Gubitz of Ohio University on Modern Business. The group, including Merchants' association members, urged a follow up address and discussed road improvements on the Union Furnace Nelsonville road and canal zone projects. Mayor Eberle pledged city support if financing is found. President Bennet to name a delegate for the Washington national meeting on May 7.
Nelsonville May 4 district meeting of the W B A honors Miss Bina West of Port Huron Michigan. Local members attending include Mrs. Eugene Mel linger Mrs. John Tennihill Mrs. J C Hallett Mrs Ruth Krider Mrs Ivan Matheny Mrs Earl Weiss and Mrs James Bland.
The Hyperian club will meet with Mrs. W. W. Whitlatch on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
In Nelsonville on May 4 Dav Huston of New Straitsville and Martin Barstow of Chauncey were arraigned before Mayor L J Eberle on intoxication charges. Both pled guilty and were fined ten dollars plus costs.
Quiet peaceful picketing marked May 4 at Modoc No. 255 mine with several more men returning to work. Two picket camps formed and the Greens Run soup kitchen moved to the line. Twenty past chancellors of the Knights of Pythias met in Nelsonville, electing Charles Strum president, Albert Barber treasurer, and Clarence Monks secretary, with next meeting at Union Furnace in October.
The American Legion auxiliary will gather at 7 30 this evening at the Legion building to prepare poppies. Members are urged to attend. H B Blake of Kent visited Mr and Mrs W W Gibson. Linton Barrow and Clarence and John Barrow were business visitors in West Virginia. Mr and Mrs W W Gibson visited in Logan Thursday evening. The Verity sisters Beth Helen and Lucille were guests of their sister Mrs C A Hooper in Athens Thursday. Mrs Thomas Mulligan has returned from Columbus visiting her son Glen Mulligan and family. Mrs L D Johnson and Mrs L J Eberle are visiting in Columbus. Mrs Martin Ohlinger and daughter Mrs Floyd Rosser from Detroit have returned after a few days in Lancaster. Mrs Norah Harrel of Hillsville is visiting Mr and Mrs A J Wilson on North Franklin street. Mr and Mrs E V Gatewood of Columbus were guests Thursday of Mr and Mrs A J Wilson.
Three year old Edward Shiffer died after being run over by a coal truck driven by Clarence Gingery in Bucyrus. Gingery was exonerated in the incident.
A suggestion to repaint a pantry in spring using a Chinese red on shelves and cream walls to create a vivid change. The note frames bold color as a seasonal home improvement.
Funeral services were held at the Matheny home on Madison Street for infant James Matheny, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry T. Matheny. Rev. W. H. McCorkle officiated and burial followed at Greenlawn. The parents have four other sons. Thomas Agan Dies in Nelsonville
Clarence C. Slater president of Rail Light appeals a judge’s dismissal as guardian of his father Joseph Slater formerly a Nelsonville mine operator. The appellate court will hear June 19 arguments after overruling a continuance request. The father remains at Columbus Rest home pending a decision.
Revival meetings at the Apostolic Faith church on Richland Avenue begin Sunday May 6 with G. H. Martin in charge and J. A. Davis of Medora Ind the evangelist directing services.
Attorney Emmett Keenan appeared on the streets this morning with a regulation straw hat for the season. He carried a light overcoat and proclaimed readiness for the day, noting he did not claim the honor for himself and that an oil man wore a similar hat yesterday, but Keenan’s was the first seen for street or business wear.
The Nelsonville district marked the final day for a hot noon meal program run by the National Guard relief. Since February 1 an average of 125 children daily queued at West Washington street, aided by overseer Buck Kelley and local women, delivering about ten thousand meals in total and earning praise from guardsmen and residents.
The roster shows pupils who were never absent during 1927 28 and those who missed one day or less. Names include Pearl Carey Luella Loudner Fay McDonald and others with full attendance noted. A separate group lists those who missed one day or less such as Leslie Powell Russell Douglas Mary Ellen Covert and Dennis Ward.
San Jose California pick of La Fiesta de las Rosas features Kathryn Adam found at the State Teachers College. The announcement highlights her as the rising figure for the city’s rose festival queen selection.
U.R.Ar reports pickets halted a Caldwell Cambridge mine bus carrying non union miners clearing the site as it prepares to open under the 1917 Wage scale. An attempt to overturn the bus failed.
Thomas Agan 73 born in England died at his Canaanville home after a three month illness of dropsy and complications. Funeral services set for 10 a m Sunday in Canaanville. Survived by two sons Edward and John and a daughter Miss Margaret. wife and Jane his daughter preceded him in death.
William D. Haywood former I W W leader is gravely ill with paralysis following a stroke at the Kremlin hospital in Moscow.
County farm agent T H Johnson notes that when dogwood trees bloom farmers in the region begin planting corn. A N Ward of New York Coal Co farm says he started seeding May 2 planning 180 acres. Tests show best corn yield if planting is finished by May 20. if oats are not yet planted, soybeans may be a better alternative.
Anthony Costello 63 of Sugar Creek died yesterday after a lengthy illness at his home. Funeral services will be at 10 AM Saturday at St. Paul’s Catholic Church Athens with burial in the Catholic cemetery. He is survived by his widow and one daughter.
Athens residents donated garden plots for Boys 4 H Garden club members. T H Johnson, county farm agent, announced at the Chamber of Commerce meeting sponsored by the Athens Kiwanis. Plots remain available Monday at 4 PM in the post office building for unassigned boys. The group plans exhibit at the Athens County fair and a hike next Wednesday from the Methodist church.
New York May 4 The Trans Atlantic mono plane Bremen crew resumes a strenuous round of receptions. Baron Gunther von Huenefeld shows strain while Capt. Herman Koehl and Major James C Fitzmaurice appear tougher after the turbulent welcome.
Langley Field Virginia hosts annual Army air demonstrations with 150 planes and many visitors. A 20-plane bomber formation flew from Bolling Field carrying lawmakers and officials. Tonight’s program includes a theoretical attack and the destruction of a mock town. A Selfridge Field pursuit group joins a second bombardment group in athletic aerial maneuvers. A separate incident reports a boy died from burns after playing with matches in Bucyrus.
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