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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1929
Page
3
Nelsonville reports April 1929 bituminous coal stocks at 311,000 tons, down 6,800 from 317,800 on January 1. Production matches consumption by consumers in the Chicago area, reserves pose a May 1926 baseline, and colder weather plus weak business reduce demand as heating season ends.
Nelsonville officials announce the Majestic Theater will install sound equipment for talkies. Manager 8. S. Steenrod signed a contract for immediate wiring and a redecoration, with first talkie screenings expected the week of May 6 and the venue closed except Saturdays for ten days.
A Safety-First O. railroad car guided by Emerson R. Cott and Train Master William N. Deeds visited Nelsonville on Wednesday with public demonstrations of the safety work and practices.
Mr and Mrs J B Hellyer of West Columbus Street hosted a midday chicken dinner for relatives gathered at their home. Attending were Mr and Mrs I Hellyer, Mr and Mrs Charles Hellyer with Ruth Virginia and Charles, Mr and Mrs Harry Davis with daughter, Mr and Mrs Fred Hall with Audrey Marie and Frances, and Mrs E C Hellyer with daughter Mildred, all of Columbus.
Dr and Mrs N Hill hosted a Wednesday bridge gathering for guests from Yuma Mr and Mrs Hiram Menzie. Jensie and Mr Staller won trophies as scores were tallied. A luncheon followed the play at Mr M Renn e’s residence.
Mrs Harry Kelly hosted the bridge club on Wednesday afternoon at Franklin Street. Guests included Mrs Louis Rice and Miss Mabel Poston with Miss Poston winning first prize, Mrs C E Bennett taking second, and Mrs Kelly securing third place in the play.
The notice lists numerous residents and visitors in Columbus and Parkersburg including Mrs Mildred Hellyer and family, Mr Davis and daughter, Mrs Sylvia da Otis, Mrs Kathleen Smith, and others. It notes Sunday and Wednesday visits, relatives and near relations, with several names appearing across local social rounds.
Brick work on the Hamden school has been delayed for two months due to rain. Despite the setback arkinen have about half the brick work finished, and with better weather the building may be ready in time for the fall term opening.
J. Pritchard, a business visitor, traveled to Columbus on Thursday to conduct meetings and engage with local firms. The trip focused on potential partnerships and market exploration.
May 16 report lists C A Mead a New York Central Plainread lineman Corning youth TL Baker 38 and Michael Schmel and Bertha Mickey 26 receiving marriage licenses in New Lexington.
The Nelsonville Church of Christ will host a banquet on Friday May 17 to honor twenty graduating high school seniors. Rev K H McCork will be toastmaster and class members will present talks on timely topics.
Nelsonville May 16 The Berean Bible Class will observe Father’s Day next Sunday morning at 9 30 at the Christian Church. The young men will have a surprise for their fathers and Miss Vivian Beagie will give a reading To Daddy All men are invited.
The Past Councilors of the Daughters of America assemble this evening at 7:30 in the Junior Hall for a meeting.
Mrs Anna Fisher 51 died Tuesday in a Barberton hospital after an operation. Her body moved to the Murray City home. Funeral services set for Friday at 2 PM at the U B Church Murray City. Burial in Greenlawn. She is survived by her husband William Fisher three daughters and one son.
Mr and Mrs T S Bush of Nelsonville received a telegram confirming their daughter Miss Vernon Bush safe. She worked as a nurse at the Cleveland Clinic Building where 98 people died in an explosion and fire on Wednesday morning at 11 30. She was on night duty and away from the hospital during the incident.
Ear Hallowell and Dale Lochary of Chesterhill Morgan County were arraigned before Mayor A J Eber in Nelsonville after wrecking their car near the brick plant. Hallowell pleaded guilty to possessing intoxicating liquor and Lochary to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Each was fined 100 plus costs and released after payment.
Athens County Farm Bureau met Tuesday night to reorganize the Athens County Livestock Shipping Association. Five current board members will serve as incorporators and recruit seven new members for the permanent board. The local group serves Athens County with aims to attract adjoining counties and direct wool consignments to the Ohio Wool Growers’ Association.
Walker, field representative, urged bureau members that wool pooling is higher this year than any prior by this time. He warned buyers are scarce as manufacturers stock only needed amounts, while no market surplus exists and companies favor wool already traded.
Robert Hook accused Jarnea Sowards of breaking into a home and stealing items. Magistrate Felix Riley ordered Hook bound over to the grand jury and released him on bond while Sowards filed an affidavit charging Hook with perjury. The case awaits grand jury action.
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