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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1929
Page
3
Nelsonville firm Misner Evans acquires Mes senger Classifieds from Neto ville oolvon. project merges two local advertising desks and expands outreach. Phrome sours to ter S2lt-d.
The Rev H A Sayre led funeral rites for J R Hanning at his Fayette Street home in Nelsonville. Hymns Rock of Ages and Thy Will Be Done were sung. Interment followed in Greenlawn mausoleum as out of town relatives attended from Columbus Lancaster Logan Haydenville Albany and New Straitsville among others.
A Sunday reception marked Mrs. Mabel Davis's sixty ninth birthday at 1119 Misannet Street. Guests included Mrs. Nancy Long and two children Laura and Willie, the Furniss family Harold and Mildred, the Long and Lemay families, Charles Campbell and son Charles, Nelsonville residents Nelsonville addresses, and several Davises and Wilsons from the area.
Ninety one people attended the Berean Class gathering at the Christian Church in Nelsonville on Sunday morning. The choir from First Baptist Church Buchtel directed by Albert Corwin performed, as the group urged local men to back their contest with Middletown and Sport News.
The Circle of Ruth of the Presbyterian Sunday School met in the church parlors Monday evening. A 6 o'clock dinner was served by hostesses Mrs. Cecil Shafer Mrs. Carl Petit Mrs. Leonard Cooley and Mrs. Donald Shafer. Twenty two members answered roll call with guests Mrs. Lehman Mrs. Reese Mrs. Huenefeld and Miss Mary Seenes attending.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church will hold a meeting in the church parlors Thursday at 2 o'clock. Hostesses are Mrs. Dille Mrs. Evans Mrs. Frank and Mrs. Patton. Mrs. John Herrold will lead the devotional service.
Miss Tillian Hellyer of West Columbus Street hosted the G. E. G. Club with fifteen members and guest Miss Nelle Morrison from Shelby Ohio. They sewed together and enjoyed a two course luncheon. Merchants to Meet Nelsonville Nov 5 Retail Merchants Association holds a regular meeting at the YMCA Wednesday at 7:59 PM. Miss Morrison visits her parents Mr and Mrs Walter Morrison.
An old home recipe touts Pinex mixed with sugar syrup or honey to create a pint of cough remedy. It claims fast throat relief, bloodstream action on bronchial tubes, and easy, tasty use for children, with a guarantee of prompt relief or money back.
Louise Windle pleaded guilty to petit larceny before Mayor L. J. Eberle and was fined 25 dollars plus costs. A 30 day jail sentence was suspended for good behavior. She was arrested over a shoplifting incident at Hoodlett's Department Store. A fruit coat and dress were recovered.
Harry G Hall of Columbus filed a claim against the city for a damaged automobile spring from October 18 on West Washington Street near Jiggleburge Run. City Solicitor Fred Scott found no unusual street condition and the case was sent to the street committee for investigation. Mayor Eberle’s report showed 87.20 in fines collected for the month.
Rev Earl Dulaney of Ashland Kentucky leads revival meetings at Pilgrim Holiness Church in Nelsonville drawing large crowds. A sermon on Visions was delivered last night and services continue through the week with an all day Sunday service planned.
The column lists visits and guests around Columbus. It notes Mr. and Mrs. Wilthard Simonton hosting the former's grandparents Mr. and Mrs. James Thomas of Barberton, Mrs. Alex Datlew visiting in Columbus, and Mrs. Burl Wallace visiting Columbus. Also mentioned are Mrs. Sam Starkey at a W W C T U meeting in Athens, Josephine Porter visiting her parents, Amy Easterling hosting in Logan, Alice Cappel and families visiting the Clements, the James Coleman family in Columbus visiting their daughters at Bliss College, Charles E. K. Poston visiting Columbus, and the birth announcement of Agnes Joan to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Laff with grandparents Alex Dailey noted. Alvin Wallace visiting friends, and Leslie Howearth and Jack Throbb visiting from Moundsville.
R B Stuart elected Master of Phil Odorian Lodge No 157 B and A M at annual meeting held at the Mason Temple in Nelsonville on Monday night. Other officers chosen include Hoy Savers senior warden Kenneth Kioneer junior warden Brattson Davis senior deacon Malvern Wilson junior deacon Ray C Cook secretary C G Pritchard tutor Mose Evans trustee.
A recessed meeting of Harbron Council No 179 R and S S M will be held at the Masonic Temple Wednesday evening. The notice was published from Nelsonville on November 5.
Harry Ball and Mrs Ball spent the week’s end in Columbus staying with Mir Ball and Mrs. Austin at their home.
A man named Sands was arrested while leaving a funeral service for his sister on Monday. He had attended the funeral earlier in the day.
Jesse W. Sands, taided by the Athens County October Grand Jury, was apprehended in Chauncey and brought to the County Jail by Deputy Sheriff Wayne Wingett. Sands pleaded not guilty to a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses in Compton Press Court. trial date not set. bond set at 400 dollars.
Milo Bean was arrested Monday night by Pettoeman Charles Mapies on a charge of intoxication. He will be arraigned in Mayor BE Woodworths court tonight.
Sally Drury is appointed administrator of the estate of HB b Drury, with the position furnished and approved by the court.
A society note from Nelsonville records a marriage between Weier Spwtlinas a painter and Lottie Rhitten a 22 year old shoe factory worker of Nelsonville with the Rev MM Whatley officiating. The ceremony lists Harry Komine 24 a telephone operator of Athens and Virginia Fields a clerk of Athens as parties or witnesses.
The case against Lester and Mercer on forgery charges, returned by the October Grand Jury, was vacated.
Hyuer pled guilty before the court on Monday to possessing property for toxication manufacture. He was fined 150 dollars and costs and committed to county jail until the fine is paid or legally discharged.
Clara Webb files a suit seeking damages over alleged unpaid sums tied to a sale. The filed petition cites a principal claim of 2000 pounds and names the defendant in a case dismissed upon the prosecutor's motion under unclear particulars.
The case against Ora Farms for manufacturing intoxicating liquor proceeds in Ohilo State court. Prosecutors allege illegal production and distribution with specific charges yet to be resolved.
Dr E A Hansen of Ohio University urged careful intelligent home reading for children at a P T A meeting. The talk, tied to Child Reading and Education at Home, included a demonstration of Athens area students and book usage. Mrs H L Edmond reported on the state P T A convention. Dr Frank Sadebury supported the school tax amendment and the three mill levy. Mrs Frank Copeland was elected to City P T A Council.
Potts district official O C Bled explained the requirements for a standard orientation and standard association. Sineipa was led by Miss Helen Hook, supervisor of music at the school. A banner for the class having the most parents present at the meeting was presented to the fourth grade.
Advertisement touts Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a safe quick remedy for indigestion and excess stomach acids. It claims the product neutralizes stomach acid in minutes and has been the standard for a decade.
Ad copy promises whiter teeth after a single use and offers a free ten day sample. Printed from a New York address at 57 Hudson Street.
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