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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1930
Page
3
Local staff correspondent signs off with a notice for society locals and classifieds service. Readers are urged to call 412-W to reach an experienced representative for Your News and circulation assistance in Nelsonville and surrounding area.
In Neelsonville the union relief fund distributed $2905 from John L. Lewis by Dave Fowler. Powter Ben Williams and Robert Beil with Conrad Wein said the aid was based on $10 per widow and $2 per child for the Mill field district.
R C 90 was chosen high priest of St Isernard Chapter No 156 R A M at the Masonic Temple in Nelsonville. Other officers named include Wal tz Lennox as king W W Whitlatch grand scribe Fred Ervin captain of the guard H H Harding principal sometime journe r Fred Steenrod royal arch captain Guy Hawk grand master third veil Karl Pugh grand master second veil Elmer Siddle grand master first veil James Sharp treasurer C G Pritchard secretary Mose Evans guard plus trustees C L Stout H H Her H H Jackson. Lunch followed. Installation set for Monday evening Nov 24.
Funeral services for Pete Wollett who died at Cherrington Hospital Logan after being accidentally struck by an automobile here will be held at McLaughlin Brothers Funeral Home Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock. Burial will be at Greenlawn.
Six arraignments on intoxication charges were heard in Mayor Hickman's court over the weekend. All defendants pled guilty and received fines of 16 dollars plus costs. Arrests included Raymond Bolin of Buchtel and Frosty Young of Nelsonville, with additional arrests by Police Chief Bateman: Harry Sapp Clem Keplar Ralph Windle and Fred Nixon all from Nelsonville.
Funeral services for Mrs Emma Edwards 78 who died Friday in a Columbus hospital were conducted at the Christian Church in Nelsonville with Rev Charles Grammer presiding. Hymns included Jesus Savior Pilot Me and Safe in the Arms of Jesus. Burial followed at Green Lawn Cemetery.
Mrs Wilson Martin of Athens hosted the S. H. T. Club Monday evening at the Don Martin residence on Fort Street. Guests included Mrs Earl Shafer and Miss Mary Sharp along with members Mrs Donald Betts, Mrs Malvern Wilson, Mrs William Barrows, Leah Reynolds, Ruth Cook, Geneva Geers, Florence Cook, Helen Devol, and Mae Linton. A two course dinner was served followed by social games.
The Missionary Society of the Christian Church will meet with Mrs. Josie Baugh on Thursday evening at 7 30. Assistants include Mrs. Grammer and Mrs. Lane. Miss Hyla Herrold will lead the devotional service and Mrs. Glen Allen will lead the program.
In Glouster on November 11 the state highway through the city has seen no recent work. A car of crushed lime was loaded and spread along the road edge near the Athens Lumber Co. plant, but no further progress has occurred. Rumor says work will not resume until nearby Murray City is finished.
Plans are underway to install radio connections in every room of the high school building to enable students in all departments to benefit from the School of the Air programs.
Drury Drugs football team defeated Junction City Independents 18 to 0 on Sunday. The light-weight squad scored on end runs and a long forward pass, adding two more touchdowns in the second period. The defense held firm in the second half as the Drugs improved to six games with 108 points for and 12 against. Next, they meet Murray City Tigers on the American Legion grounds.
Charles Salsers of near Hebbardsville pleaded guilty in Justice C. H. Porter court at Athens to illegal possession of fur. He was fined 25 dollars plus costs. Arresting officers were Game Protector B. T. LeFever and O. L. Howard.
Relatives in Glouster receive particulars of Mrs. Ted Blower death in California. She was cleaning clothing with gasoline when the quad caught fire and exploded. Her clothing burned away except for her shoes as flames were beaten down and she died shortly after.
A double service at Maplewood honored Miles Grimm and his son Charles, two victims of the Millfield mine disaster. Rev F E Roberts led the Church of Christ rites, with burial in Maplewood cemetery. Mr Grimm was father to Mrs. Carl Stuhl of Double Services.
Jacksonville workers at Ohio Mine No 1 refused to restart after arriving Monday. Engineer Mr Kittle stayed home for the funeral of his brother in law John Weis, a mine disaster victim, delaying return until after the service.
Funeral services for Hubert E. Lancaster, a Millfield Mine disaster victim, were held Saturday at the family home in Nelsonville. The Rev. Charles K. Grammer led the service, with assisting pastors from three churches. Burial followed at Greenlawn, with many out of town mourners attending from several states.
Mr and Mrs George Godenswager announce the birth of a daughter on Thursday November 6 at their Cleveland home. Gloria Jane is the granddaughter of Mr and Mrs James Hartman of this city.
Glenford Dugan Post 223 will hold its regular meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m postponed from Tuesday due to the Armistice Day celebration in Athens. Important business will be discussed and all members are urged to attend. A lunch will follow the session.
Families and friends visited and were guests across Wooster and Columbus. Attendees included the Saltz and Rice groups at Kathleen Saltz’s home, the Shaws with Emory’s mother recovering in Grant Hospital, Fanny Beery visiting Mrs Hawk, and numerous relatives at the Edwards funeral.
The Buchtel Parent-Teacher Association will convene at Buchtel school on Thursday evening November 18 at 7 39. Superintendent C S Rice of The Plains Schools will speak on The Part of Parents in the Education of Their Children. Pupils in various grades will perform in quaint costumes followed by a social hour. members asked to bring sandwiches and pumpkin pies.
Mrs. Ed Pritts of Deanville entertained a Saturday afternoon party for her daughter Kath leen marking her seventh birthday. Guests included Elsie and Carl Cable Bertha and Wanda Hoskins Tucille Mildred Geneva and John Six Florence McKee Paul Katzenbach Emory Smith Adrian Weaver Alice Thompson Jean Henry Betty Covert Juanita Savage Virginia Williams Betty Lou Tignor John Calvin Thomas Leonard Jim Wallace and Paul Pritts with games contests and 4 o clock refreshments.
Josephine and Betty Jane Tiz nor were hostesses to the Methodist Church Orchestra and leader Miss Peesie Stephenson Saturday evening. A program of music followed by social time with refreshments. Mr. and Mrs C FE Gard Canton were guests, with members Jo Barrcut Coralie Buell Florence Faserline Andrey and Marie Hal Margie Connors Margie Simonton Besvie Stephenson Marjorie Hickman Audrey Bean and John Betfield present.
A tale links the Unknown Soldier's tomb with a high school athlete named Jim who enlisted in 1917, fought at Belleau Wood, and died in action. Jim longed for letters earned in sport and reportedly saved a machine gun position before dying. The Unknown Soldier’s fate sparks reflection on heroism and recognition.
More than 600 people attended the Nelsonville High School staff minstrel titled Good Mo nin Judge. The 28 piece High School Orchestra opened with Old Plantation Favorites followed by acts including Twin Topsies Edith Beagle Evelyn Galvin singing Sing You Sinners Sing and a comic court scene with Judge Luke Warm.
Mrs. Amos Pollock hosted a Friday dinner in honor of Mrs. Carrie Fisk. Attendees included Mrs. Arthur Thomas of Dayton Ohio, Mr and Mrs Amos Pollock and daughter Londa Lee, and Mrs Fisk.
The Gal lipolis High School versus Nelson vile High School football game is rescheduled for Friday afternoon November 14 at 8 o'clock instead of Saturday as previously announced.
Mrs Cal Franklin aged 21 was hospitalized in Portsmouth for treatment of gun shot wounds to the arms and chest from an accidental discharge by her husband during a hunting trip. The couple had been married four weeks.
Dr C B Cullison a 65 year old Newark physician with 30 years in practice died after a stroke suffered during conversation with a fellow physician. The death was reported in Newark on November 11.
In an Armistice Day address President Hoover extols the Kellogg Briand Pact as a growing force for peace. He notes nations adhering and the expansion of arbitration and conciliation treaties linking the United States with dozens more states, while stressing methodical, nonviolent settlement of disputes.
The speaker argues for expanding arbitration and international conciliation among nations, praising the League Covenant, the World Court, and neutral transport for aid to reduce war risks. He emphasizes moral duty, independence, and U S leadership in peace, while honoring WWI sacrifices and pledging to advance constructive peacetime efforts.
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