Nelsonville and Vicinity Society Notes
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1931
Page
8
Trap Door Whisky Cache Found In Mine Raids
In Nelsonville on May 21 state officers and local police raided an Oak Street home. They seized four washboiler stills, six barrels of mash, 12 gallons of liquor, beer, 200 pounds of sugar, and related equipment. Weaver Essex, arraigned on liquor possession charges, pled guilty and paid 417.20 in fines. The raid used a trap door in a closet floor to reach an abandoned mine tunnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
State Prohibition
Oak Street
Weaver Essex
Bill Hickman
Essex
Tom Bush
Matt C. Wilson
George Bateman
Bush
Old Timers Beat New Straitsville 8 to 7 In Close Game
Dr. Walker's Buchtel Old Timers edged New Straitsville 8 to 7 on Murray City grounds in a nip and tuck contest. The score stayed tied or close through seven innings, with leaders changing hands multiple times. Next Tuesday Longstreth and the Old Timers travel to Carbon Hill to seek revenge after a 6 to 5 loss earlier this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Walker
New Straitsville
Buchtel
Murray City
Carbon Hill
Vets
Longstreth
Nelsonville Water Supply Approved by State Health Department
Nelsonville's water system received official approval after analysis reports were received by Dr. W. H. Hyde city health commissioner yesterday. The health department analyzes samples from mains across the city and forwards them to Columbus for testing, ensuring ongoing water safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Nelsonville City
State Department of Health
W. H. Hyde
Columbus
Weekend Socials and Local Visits Across Counties
Mr and Mrs Galvin Wilson and children spent Sunday with the former s parents at Murray City. Mrs Henry Stratton and son Yee Edward of Nelsonville visited her parents Ira Hell yer. Thelma Jones and Clarence Gibson of Nelsonville were Sunday guests at Albert Phillips. Mr and Mrs William Farmer Mrs Forest Jackson of Zanesville and Mr and Mrs Delbert Thompson of Murray City visited Gilbert Randolph. Ira Hellyer attended Ellsworth Kieffer s funeral at Buchtel. Margaret Curry moved to West Virginia. Fred Conkey of Lancaster spent the weekend with his parents Shelly Conkey. Clyde Garner and children visited Mrs Gilbert Randolph. Leonard and Thelma Phillips of New Pittsburgh and Thelma Jones and Clarence Gibson of Nelsonville visited Ella Bennett of New Straitsville R F D.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galvin Wilson
Murray City
Henry Stratton
Yee Edward
Nelsonville
Ira Hellyer
Thelma Jones
Clarence Gibson
Albert Phillips
William Farmer
Forest Jackson
Zanesville
Delbert Thompson
Gilbert Randolph
Ellsworth Kieffer
Buchtel
Margaret Curry
West Virginia
Fred Conkey
Lancaster
Shelly Conkey
Clyde Garner
Leonard
Thelma Phillips
New Pittsburgh
Ella Bennett
New Straitsville
Local railroad workers recalled to Walbridge yards
Wessonville May 21 Several brake men from the C and O yards at Walbridge were recalled yesterday Those leaving included George Beagle Walter Lines Roy Stoce Clarence Wolf Harry Patton and Charles Maffin About 15 local men have returned to Walbridge in the last two weeks according to reports
City fund balances reported by auditor May 1
Auditor Ralph Hillett lists balances for Nelsonville funds as of May 1 with deficits in Safety and Wis es cleared this week by county tax receipts. Highlights include General 665.40 Health 6.65 Gasoline 82 Water 3432.29 Light 8133.01 Auto registration 4798.52.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Ralph Hillett
Local Social Roundup from Crooksville and Nearby
Mrs Frank Oakley and Mrs Lawrence of Crooksville visited Wednesday with Mrs M T Brandenburg. Mr and Mrs M T Brandenburg were Sunday guests of Mrs Cora Nanna in New Marshfield. Mr and Mrs Frank Freer of Madi WV are visiting relatives. Mrs Sam Starkey visited Columbus today. Zella Wilson spent today in Pettus with friends. John Hillis was a business visitor in Columbus today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Oakley
Lawrence
Crooksville
M. T. Brandenburg
Cora Nanna
New Marshfield
Frank Freer
Madi- W. Va
Sam Starkey
Columbus
Zella Wilson
Pettus
John Hillis
Cosmopolitan Club Meeting At Miss Bertha's Country Home
The Cosmopolitan Club will meet at the country home of Miss Bertha Friday evening. All members are asked to attend this final meeting of the calendar year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosmopolitan Club
Miss Bertha
Agnes Stratton Rites Set After West Virginia Death
Mrs. Agnes Stratton 37 died Tuesday at her Elm Grove home. Her body to Longstreth home of parents Mr. and Mrs. Peter Brooker for funeral Friday at 2 p.m. She is survived by husband C. F. Stratton a son and daughter from a former marriage Willard and Thelma Matheny and siblings Raymond Brooker Mary Austin William Justice Maywood Williams Raymond Perkins Mary Guess. Burial will be in Carbon Township cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Agnes Stratton
Elm Grove
W. Va
Peter Bro ‘Er
Lonstreth
C. F. Stratton
Willard
Thelma Matheny
Paren
Raymond Brooker
Mary Austin
William Justice
Maywood Williams
Raymond Perkins
Mary Guess
Buri
Ade
Carbon ‘Till
Kennard Couple Welcome Son Charles Frederick
Nelsonville confirms the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Charles Kennard of 320 Fort Street on Wednesday May 20 the infant is named Charles Frederick and joins the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Charles Kennard
Fort Street
Charles Frederick
Mrs Jennie Petitt 56 Dies in Nelsonville
Mrs Jennie Petitt of 237 Fort Street Nelsonville died at 3 30 this morning after several years illness. Survived by husband Floyd Petitt two daughters Mrs Flavel Smith Columbus and Mrs Don Solon Murray City a son Carl Petitt Nelsonville two sisters and a brother. Funeral arrangements not yet set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Jennie Petitt
Fort Street
Floyd Petitt
Flavel Smith
Columbus
Don Solon
Murray City
Carl Petitt
This City
Mrs Edith Stiers Hosts Bridge Party For Friends
Edith Stiers of Fayette Street entertained a circle of friends Wednesday evening in a bridge party honoring Mrs E S McCune and Mrs Otto Kaelin of Cleveland. Four tables played with Mrs J B Preston and Miss Freda Smith winning first and second high scores. prizes went to McCune and Kaelin. luncheon followed. Arthur Burgess of Lancaster attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Stiers
Fayette Street
E. S. McCune
Otto Kaelin
Cleveland
Bridge
J. B. Preston
Freda Smith
McCune
Kaelin
Arthur Burgess
Lancaster
Funeral services for Maggie Robinett in Nelsonville
Maggie Robinett dies at 55 in Zanesville. Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 10 o'clock at the Latter Day Saints Church on Jackson Street, with burial at Greenlawn Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Maggie Robinett
Zanesville
Latter Day Saints’ Church
Jackson Street
Greenlawn
King's Men Prayer Service Change of Host
The King's Men will hold their Friday prayer service with Wesley Six of Carbondale on the Public Square near Citizens' Bank at 6 70 PM. The gathering was previously announced to be with Roy Barron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
Carbondale
Roy Barron
Citizens’ Bank
Mothers Clubs hold party at West School hostess home
The Mothers' Clubs of the first and second grades at West School held a party Wednesday evening at Mrs. Glenn Allen's Madison Street home. Contests provided entertainment and Mrs. Ralph Cox won the prize contest. Refreshments served to 18 members plus guests Mrs. W. F. Gray Miss Gladys Bowers Miss Ruth Cook Jean Allen and Pauline Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mothers’ Clubs
West School
Glenn Allen
Madison Street
Ralph Cox
W. F. Gray
Gladys Bowers
Ruth Cook
Jean Allen
Pauline Johnson
Bridge Club Promenade At 556 Pleasantview Ave
Miss Helen Devol hosted a Wednesday bridge gathering for her club at home. Two tables played with Miss Bernice Backus posting the high score and Mrs. Inez Wilson the second. Miss Ruth Kelch had the low score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Devol
Bridge Club
Pleasantview Avenue
Bernice Backus
Inez Wilson
Ruth Kelch
Risks of lifting or moving the head in the golf swing
Lifting or moving the head during the golf swing disrupts spine angle, reduces balance, and can derail sequencing. It often causes compensations that chop the swing path, diminish lag, and increase the chance of mishits or injury to the neck and back.
Reno Saloons Tighten Rules After Prohibition Raids
May 21 Reno experiences tightened controls as federal raids on Las Vegas liquor establishments prompt bootleggers and night clubs to adopt strict entry checks, soft drink service, and lineups to deter unknown patrons. Spies monitor trains planes and autos near Truc ke e Calif. city officials lack state liquor law and local police no arrest authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno
Nev
U.P
Las Vegas
Willows Club
Truckee
Calif
Vosmik to be Honored by West Side Friends
May 21. Joseph Vosmik, champion rookie of baseball this season, slated to play for the Indians against the Yankees in the final of a two game series. The Southeast Business Men's Association will attend in a mass showing to honor the ex-sandlotter making a comeback after a batting slump.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
U.P
Joseph Vosmik
Indians
Yankees
Southeast Business Men’s Association
Vosmik
Pesek Wins Heavyweight Match in Columbus Show
John Pesek the Nebraska heavyweight defeated Jack Wagner of Providence R I in one fall in the feature wrestling bout. Wagner was carried from the ring after Pesek’s back slam during the Columbus Police Athletic Association event Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
U.P
John Pesek
Nebraska
Jack Wagner
Providence
R. I
Columbus Police Athletic Association
Warner
Pesek
Ohio colleges gather for state collegiate golf tournament
Golf teams from at least nine Ohio colleges meet in Cleveland for the first state collegiate links tournament at Ridgewood Country Club. Entries include Navier Heidelberg Ashland John Carroll Ohio Wesleyan Denison Dayton Reserve and Akron. The 36 hole event begins with 18 holes Friday and concludes Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
U.P
Ohio
Ridgewood Country Club
Bert Grueninger
Western Reserve
Navier
Heidelberg
Ashland
John Carroll
Ohio Wesleyan
Denison
Dayton
Reserve
Akron
Shadow Story of the Shiver Hunt by the King
In a tale told by a tin soldier to shadow-children, King Fat-Wat and the narrator hunt for a Shiver in a snowbound garden. The Shiver, a cold- dwelling, easily frightened animal, flits unseen yet provokes fright as it skulks behind their backs. Tomorrow reveals what the King finally catches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mii
Flor
Hanid
Yam
Knarf
Fat-Wat
His
King Fat-Wat
Tie
Mil
Kiwanis International elects William O Harris president
William O Harris 39 of Los Angeles banker is chosen president of Kiwanis International for 1921 32. He was elected unanimously at the 15th annual convention in Miami Florida. Harris is father of three, Cornell graduate, and has served as executive vice president of the National Thrift Council of America for two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William O. Harris
Los Angeles
Kiwanis International
Miami
Fla
Cornell
National Thrift Council of America
Warns Labor Against New Cut in Wages
Washington May 21 American labor faces a fight over wage cuts says Matthew Woll vice president of the American Federation of Labor He warns that international bankers industrialists and economists plan to liquidate labor and lower living standards to control world markets and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.R
Matthew Woll
American Federaton of Labor
National Association of Mutual Savings Banks
Woll
Mercy appeals denied for Mabel Lewis in Ohio case
Governor White rejected a clemency appeal for Miss Mabel Lewis of Chillicothe who was sentenced to Marysville Reformatory for uttering four forged state highway funds checks. A delegation led by Mayor Robert Gunning urged commuting the sentence, while Prosecutor Howard Goldsberry opposed intervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
U.R
Mabel Lewis
Chillicothe
Marysville Reformatory
White
Robert Gunning
Chilicothe
Howard Goldsberry
Lewis
State
Miss Lewis
Ex College grid star admits arson spree in Cleveland
Eugene Goodwin former John Carroll University football player confessed to starting fires in the St Avenue East 10th Street district claiming unemployment drove him to burn at least 75 homes stores and garages. He was arrested after a late night stakeout and questioned for hours admitting his motive was to hurt others after feeling ignored by society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
U.P
John Carroll University
St. Avenue-East 10Th Street
Eugene Goodwin
Joan Crroll
Goodwin
Woman to be moved to Marysville after hearing
A delegation led by a prosecutor announced that she would be taken to Marysville in two or three days after a hearing. Her appeal to the Supreme Court was denied two weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marysville
Supreme Court
Supreme Court Reverses Bus Line Ruling in Ohio
The Ohio Supreme Court reversed a Public Utilities Commission order authorizing White Star Bus Lines to inaugurate an intra state route between Ohio and the West Virginia line. The ruling affects the planned service crossing state borders and the company’s authority to operate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus, CO
U.R
Public
Belmont County Officials Win Tax Levy Case
In Belmont County, Ohio, the State Supreme Court affirmed by the appellate court a decision involving Paul B. Jones and Hu G. Finley. They were treasurer and auditor, respectively, of Belmont County, against the First National Bank of Bellaire. The case centered on a temporary restraining order barring tax collection on shares of stock in the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belmont County
Columbus
U.P
Surine Court
Paul B. Jones
G. Fintey
First National Bank of
Bellaire
Finley
Captain-elect to be honored for ordnance skill at June week
The captain-elect of the Naval Academy rifle team will have his name inscribed on a cup donated by the General Society of Sons of the Revolution as the most proficient midshipman in practical ordnance and gunnery during June week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval Academy
General Society of Sons of the Revolution
Youth Honored in Annapolis Ceremony May 21
Midshipman Vernon R. Hain of Dayton receives recognition during a Navy ceremony in Annapolis on May 21 as part of a list of honors awarded to promising naval cadets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
U.P
Vernon R. Hain
Dayton
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Robinett
King’s Men
Krenz
By Maxtrell
Thane
Kiwanis Head
Ross County
Amy
Sherwin-Williams
Mar
Dri
Wrecking Car Service
Fred R. Beasley
Estic Sonville
Will Rogers
Connecticut
Yankee
Greta Garbo
Mark Twain
David Butler Director
THE
Sia
Old Kentucky
Buck Jones
DAWN
Nelsonville Lumber Company
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