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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1931
Page
3
Local column notes telephone number for classified ads and society items. Bartlett urges readers to use this service and mentions an experienced representative.
Dr. W C Seaman Lancaster pastor told Nelsonville Rotary Club that true democracy rests on everyone joining to build the local community. He outlined three stages from colonial government to a centralized system, then urged civic effort by businesses, households, churches, schools and clubs to achieve shared happiness.
Salvador De Madariaga, the first ambassador to the United States from the Spanish Republic, arrives in New York on the way to Washington. He is an internationally noted historian and minimizes church property attacks in Spain as mob activity, not a definite movement.
Doctor Seaman arrived with P. D. Turner of the Lancaster Club. Guests last night included the Rev. H. A. Sayre and L. E. Buell, as the community pursues its development goals and personal well being.
The Past Councilors of the Daughters of America will meet Thursday evening at 7 o'clock in the Junior Order Hall. All members are asked to be present. A pot luck dinner will be served.
Chauncey authorities report a burglary at the Luckoff store Tuesday morning. About $25 in cash and merchandise including women’s apparel silk dresses underwear hats shoes ties and other items were stolen. Max Altman the Chauncey manager found the door ajar.
Miss Frances Howard of Converse Street entertained a group of children for her niece Frances Howard daughter of Mr and Mrs C R Howard on her sixth birthday anniversary. The dining room was decorated with rose bud baskets and candies and toys were given to the guests. Guests included Harry Oliver Dorothy Elaine Wilson Jeanne Brewer Rita and Lois Altman Ellen and Earline Branham Eldon Robinson Jack and Paul Ley Margaret Civille John Stack Richard Stalder and Dorothy Jane McCafferty.
Past Chiefs Club of Pleasant View Temple No. 135 Pythian Sisters Chauncey will meet Thursday night at the home of Mrs. Noah S. Harvey on Ellis Avenue with Mrs. Harry Wallace serving as chairwoman.
Mr and Mrs Robert Graves hosted guests at their The Plains home this week including Mrs Kittle Mrs McKinley and Mr and Mrs Altman Trimble Mr and Mrs Pete Shough Nelsonville and Mrs and Mrs EF Nelson Logan
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar McGee Jr announce the birth of a nine pound son at their home in Athens. The mother is Mary McClain of Athens. Baby named Robert Lee. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Oscar McGee Sr of The Plains.
Christian Woman's Bible Class of the Church of Christ sponsors a home talent play titled School Days to be presented Wednesday evening May 27 at the Globe Theater in Chauncey. Special musical numbers promised. Tickets sold by Mrs T R Hamilton and class members.
Chauncey May 20. Two weeks after Mother’s Day the Chauncey Church of Christ will honor fathers next Sunday with a program and service in the Sunday School at 9 30 a m. A good program is being arranged and announced later and the community is invited to attend.
Chauncey May 20. Eight mines are operating in this district. They are No. 9 No. 10 No. 60 No. 68 No. 24 No. 28 No. 86 and Black Diamond.
The Plains Parent-Teacher Association meeting scheduled for Thursday night has been postponed to Thursday night of next week, as announced.
In Nelsonville on Saturday May 23 the American Legion and Legion Auxiliary will sell the little red memorial poppies that helped disabled World War veterans. Every penny goes to assist needy veterans and their families, honoring the war dead and aiding the living victims of war.
A fanciful tale recounts a tin soldier and companions seeking the Shiver, a cold creature. They debate whether to search the North Pole or South Pole or wait for winter in the garden. After sixteen hours of dithering, they wait for midwinter and finally stand still to lure the Shivers to them.
Nelsonville High School staged The Youngest on Tuesday night before about 700 in the school auditorium. Frank Shay as Richard Winslow led a cast that includes Charlotte Winslow and Augusta Winslow, while Virginia Lou Eberle played Nancy Blake who inspires Richard to assert his rights. Directors Miss Grace Roberts and Miss Mildred Roberts guided the production with music by the Nelsonville High School Orchestra under Ward W. Ham.
Maggie Messel Robinett 55 died Tuesday night at her Nelsonville home. The body is in Nelsonville and will go to her daughter Mrs Frank Perry in New Floodwood for burial. She is survived by her husband C J Robinett four daughters and four sons. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
May 20 purchase of A. E. Kennard & Son’s Barnesville Ford agency by Paul B. Seal and W. J. Tedrow marks a transfer of the second oldest Ford agency in the Pittsburgh district. Tedrow, a Nelsonville native, has long represented a leading tobacco firm in Barnesville. his partner has 15 years with the agency. The new firm will be Seal & Tedrow, Inc.
Marion residents visit relatives in nearby towns as Congregational services are announced for Thursday at 7 30 p m Reverend Lloyd Evans to preach Dorcas Bible Class meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m at Miss McDowell s home Families attend birthdays and gatherings including Clif Ford s sixth birthday party May 16 Lewis and Fred Nixon travel to Cuyahoga Falls for work and other relatives visit across Chauncey Portsmouth Nelsonville and Columbus sides of the region
Floodwood defeated Jewett Mining 4 to 0 and then beat New Straitville 11 to 1 in a Sunday doubleheader at Floodwood Field. The club will travel to The Plains on Sunday May 24 for the next matchup.
Mrs W H W Grady returns to Louisville after months visiting sister Miss Leona Wells and Dr C G Dew. Several residents, including Mrs Fred Voight Mrs Dudley Campbell and Miss Anna Heselden, spent Friday in Columbus. Mr North recovering from arm operation at Grant Hospital. Creighton Steenrod of Zanesville and families visit then depart Pekin Illinois bound relatives.
Visitors from Ohio University, Athens, including Frederick Mills Mr Vernon and Bob Huenefed, were guests of the university students' parents in Columbine today at the end of the work period.
Nelsonville area reporting Frank O Mara drilling on C H C L Company lease reached about 2100 feet on the No 1 well penetrating the Berea sand. O Mara aims to drill the Weiriek and Bauman tests on railroad property after completing the present well.
Nelsonville scene as Bert Reeves appears in mayor's court and pleads not guilty to failing to support his mother Mrs Missouri Reeves. He is held to the grand jury under a $90 bond furnished by Mrs Agnes Glenn whose affidavit initiated the case.
The Hyperion Club annual picnic dinner will be held Thursday evening at Mrs. J. M. Hyde’s home 138 Fort Street. Dinner is served at 6 o’clock and the social committee asks members to send baskets to the Hyde home before 5 p.m. Thursday.
The Business Girls' Class of the Christian Sunday School will be entertained Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Clayton Scheide Jr. in Logan. All members have been asked to meet at the home of Mrs. RM Henry, 583 West Franklin Street, at 7 p.m.
The Martha Class of the Methodist Sunday School met Monday evening at 8 Jefferson Street, hosted by Mrs H B Zuber. Mrs Milea Howe led a business session followed by a social hour with 21 members and two guests. Refreshments were served by Mrs Zuber and assisted by Myra, Frank Allen, and Mrs James Wolf.
Misses Mary Lou Hudson Marjorie Vorhes and Peggy Whitmore and Messrs Bob Henefeld Jr Frederick Mille and Win Howe attended the Amesville Presbyterian Church Young Peoples Society dinner at six Sunday. Hob Huenefeld Jr won as guest speaker at the meeting that followed.
Ironton plans four teacher dismissals and a ten percent salary reduction for all teachers to address an estimated $26,000 deficit in current revenues. The May 20 decision reflects urgent budget tightening by the school district.
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