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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1934
Page
3
Local miners and district leaders gather in Nelsonville this Saturday May 11 for an explanation of the labor code. Organizer C. Dey and others plan final arrangements and discuss the Mine Workers union role in the district.
A senior class play titled Be Again Presented Tonight with seven characters and a largely new cast. Edison Hickman John Warren Badger and Joe are among the cast members. A large audience attended last night as the school orchestra accompanied the performance.
At 6 30 p m at the west side of School remnants of a meeting are noted. W D Mender states scouts must eat uniforms and those who have not passed the See mak requirements should complete them tonight.
A joint assembly followed Sunday School to honor mothers on Mother's Day. Reverend Wil presents flowers to the youngest mother. a poem honors mothers. J E Miller, recently hospitalized, may have surgery on his leg. Band boosters plan a concert with refreshments on the lawn. A G T Club meets at 7:30 with a potluck. Evening services led by Rev Otto at the A M E Church on Poplar Street, with revival May 13 featuring evangelists Sidney Cook Nelson Bee.
Nelsonville hosts a Sunday Mother's Day program organized by Nelsonville Aerie No. 391 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Marshals Dr. C. G. Dew and James Newman will lead a parade after the 12:30 pm service at the Christian Church auditorium directed by John Barrows, with musical selections and speeches from local dignitaries.
Mrs Goldie Wood aged 49 died yesterday at White Cross Hospital Columbus while doctors prepared for goitre surgery. She lived in Nelsonville all her life and leaves a husband William Wood a son Clarence a granddaughter Pauline her father Dan Smith five sisters and one brother. Funeral services Sunday at 2 pm at the family home on Adams Street conducted by Rev. R F Strickler. she was a member of the local Christian Church.
Dr. A W Abramson of Columbus told the Homeopathic Medical Society of Ohio that socialized medicine is inevitable and would become part of the New Deal. He said two thirds of hospitals are vacant because people cannot pay.
A mysterious girl in blue who threw herself before a speeding passenger train on Christmas Eve at Willoughby has been identified as Mrs Elsie A Goodwin 27 a Mansfield mother missing since November Identification was made by her husband Budd Goodwin Mansfield Ohio
Columbus reports that from last November the surplus foods distribution unit has delivered food and blankets valued at 4 104 395 to needy residents. E O Braught state relief director notes the program in operation across the state since its inception.
A notice urges readers to place classified ads for Sunday insertion by phoning before 3:00 p m on Saturday. It promotes using the 0242 number to reach 13 thousand responsive families, offering buy sell or rent ads with a charge option.
Emma Hubarker of East Franklin Street fell 20 feet from the Baltimore and Ohio trestle at Nelsonville landing head first. She suffered bruises and lacerations but no broken bones per X ray at Cherrington Hospital Logan where Dr. J L Webb gave first aid. The accident occurred about 10 30 last night while she sat on an abutment preparing to leave.
Special music for Mother's Day at the 10 30 service featuring a choir rendition of I Will Feed My Flock Odette will perform My Mother's Songs and a duet by J Sheldon Scott honoring Mrs John W Scott in Nelsonville.
James Betts of Asbury Ridge pleaded guilty to intoxication before Mayor G Holland. He was fined five dollars plus costs and arranged a payment plan.
A drought lasting about a month ended Thursday afternoon as a rainstorm hit the district. The storm lasted about 45 minutes with thunder and strong winds, cooled temperatures from 86 to around 58, and left 0.32 inches of precipitation. Cooler conditions are expected with fair, warmer weather Saturday and a chance of showers Saturday night or Sunday.
J E Mulholland aged 78 long time Wilkesville blacksmith dies at his home. He leaves four other children 15 grandchildren a sister and two brothers. Funeral planned 2 PM Saturday in Wilkesville.
In Dedham Massachusetts Norma Millen wife of the accused gang leader is seen in a yard photo amid defense petitions to halt the Millen-Faber murder trial, citing public opinion. The image captures the defendant's relative in a key proximity to the case.
Clay Miller a civilian fireman at the Ohio state penitentiary is jailed for allegedly smuggling a gun to three convicts who escaped and were recaptured. He confesses to the act for 115 dollars paid by Mrs. Sarah Deeds, mother of one escapee. Deeds denies the claim.
Jacksonville Trimble schools report 136 students enrolled for 1934-35 with 45 freshmen 31 sophomores 38 juniors and 22 seniors. Thirteen first year auto shop students will return for a second year next year bringing the count to 26 in the course.
Torch M E Church honors Mother's Day with a 10 a m service including vocal and instrumental music during the regular Sunday morning Bible School session on May 13. Local residents travel for events and work, with several visits and trips noted among families in Parkersburg Morgantown Dundas and Kingwood.
Robert Hooper, an 85-year-old from Trimble, rose at 4:20 a.m. to walk three miles to Greens Run, reaching Stirl McClelland’s home at 5:10 a.m. The feat is described as a brisk pace for a man his age.
Charles Jasper, a former Glouster resident who returned to the city, was fined 100 and costs by Mayor C F Wallace after pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated. He posted a mortgage on his car to secure the fine. Jasper was arrested Wednesday night by Marshal Fred Heck. Wilford Cunningham, arrested on a like charge, failed to appear for his trial.
Glouster residents and guests travel to Apple Grove West Virginia and Newark Zanesville Columbus and Bucyrus for family and social visits. Several couples and families attend church events, with Hooper Ridge hosting a Mother’s Day program after Sunday School.
Mothers Day events organized by Millfield M E Church in Jacksonville and Trimble circuit churches. Jacksonville service at 9 30 morning and 7 30 evening with Juv entide Choir pantomime. Trimble service at 10 00 with Song and Story led by Rev J G Deeds. Transportation offered to attendees upon request.
Mr. and Mrs. I. EB. Vaughn of Fierce Ridge entertained numerous young guests on Wednesday afternoon for their daughter Dorothy Bell’s ninth birthday. The celebration featured games and ice cream with cake, attended by Robert and Rowena Duncan, Ralph, Chester, Jack and Billy Sanders, Phyilia Antle, Dorothy Molring, Isabelle and Mary Kelly, Reta McCall, Betty Fierce, Dorothy Meeks, Rodney and Colleen Campbell, Frankie Saylor, Donald and June McLeod, Ruth Ann and Monna Jean Antle, Glenroy Brown, Viola, Donna and Harry Vaughn, plus the honoree.
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