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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1930
Page
3
Local brief from Nelsonville area highlights society happenings and community classifieds. Includes notices from residents and locals, with reference to staff correspondent H Bartlett and a contact number 412 W for further listings.
The annual meeting of District No 12 Improved Order of Red Men was held in Nelsonville with a street parade led by the Nelsonville High School Band and a banquet. Three degrees were conferred by Athens Marietta and Nelsonville teams as Great Sachem Irwin of Martins Ferry attended with officers from multiple cities including Athens Nelsonville Marietta Pomeroy New Lexington and Glouster.
A district Inter-Troop Scout Rally will be held tonight at 7 30 PM in the Nelsonville High School auditorium. Principal L E Buell will preside as honorary chair and Mayor Hickman will open with a speech, followed by Delbert Pugh of Zanesville. The program includes a play, signal demonstrations, bugle calls, contests, motion pictures, and other features. A large attendance is expected with delegates from every district community. Scout Executive Pugh arrives in Nelsonville about 4 PM.
Nelsonville November 12 funeral services for Alex Bernick of Murray City who died in the Millfield mine disaster last Wednesday were held at St. Eineri Church. The Reverend Father Gallerini officiated and burial followed at Greenlawn.
An old advertisement claims Cascarets cure constipation and improve appetite and digestion. It promises rapid relief from headaches gas and a coated tongue by taking one candy tonight and another tomorrow night. The copy asserts Cascarats strengthen bowel muscles and cost ten cents at drug stores.
William Haybron of Jackson Street faces arraignment in Mayor Hickman's court on a charge of shooting with intent to wound after a morning affray at his home. John Backus of Jackson Street is recovering at home from a shotgun wound to the left hip. Ben Collins, a boarder at the Haybron residence and a witness, was arrested for investigation.
Mrs W A Pride of Glouster visited father Rev L G Matheny Tuesday. Thurman Dow of Columbus spent Tuesday with Mr and Mrs Phil Kelch in town. Mrs Charles Gettle and son Henry from Columbus attended Homer Smith funeral in Middleport. Dick Bryson of Buchtel visited his mother Mrs Leslie Cox and relatives including the Donleys in Columbus. Otho Weekly funeral attendees from Lancaster. Visitors from Woodstock and Star Ohio spent time with relatives. C E Poston visited Columbus. Adam Scheeler family hosted relatives from Roads and Chillicothe.
Rob ert Ralph Tinkham ten month old son of Mr and Mrs Carl Tinkham The Plains died Monday at home Funeral services were held at The Plains M E Church and burial followed in The Plains Cemetery Parents grandparents four brothers and four sisters survive
Rotary members gathered in Nelsonville on November 12 for a program arranged by Warren H. Badger of the Rotary Education Committee. The six objects of the organization were discussed and Sheldon Powell attended as a guest.
The Woman's Community Club urges Nelsonville shoppers to buy gifts locally and plan early. They praise merchants for facing hard times and suggest ordering through Nelsonville firms to keep money in town, noting many desirable items are available locally.
Mrs. Elizabeth Riley was chosen worthy patron and Dr. A L Pritchard as worthy patron at the Eudora Chapter election. Other officers named include Mrs. Anna Raine associate matron Walter Lennox associate patron, Mrs. Margaret Galvin treasurer, Mrs. Ada Maccombs secretary, Mrs. Inez Backus Wilson conductress, Mrs. Nelle Dowler associate conductress, and C F E Washburn trustee for three years.
An old advertisement promotes Baalmann's Gas Tablets for relief from stomach gas and bloating. It claims reduced gas pressure eases stomach gnaw, heart palpitations, drowsiness after meals, and improves circulation. The ad urges buying the genuine yellow-packaged tablets at Cline Pharmacy.
New Martinsville Wetzel County authorities identified the murder victim as Sam Patella of Clarksburg. Sheriff Snyder said Canton police are sought for a second suspect while Mrs. Louis Zambrano of Pittsburgh is detained as a material witness. Zambrano provided fragmentary information, and Canton officials were asked to arrest a local Italian linked to alleged rum running in a case tied to a bank robbery plot.
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. PP. E. Lama's home on Kentner Street with Mrs. Bland Mrs. Oakley and Mrs. Imboden as hostesses. New members Eva Kerr Alma Shearer Stella Phillips and Mary Riggs were welcomed.
All officers and guards of the Degree Staff of the Daughters of America are requested to be present for practice Thursday evening at their hall.
A benefit euchre party is set for Thursday at 8 15 p m at the K of P Hall Murray City. Proceeds support the Degree of Pocahontas members.
The Ohio University Choir begins its first rehearsal this evening in Music Hall with Bach and Tschatskowski works. Rehearsals occur twice weekly, rising to daily at 1 pm in the second semester, with two hours credit for members and a goal to form a premier cappella choir.
A bottle of whisky and a bottle of beer were among gifts placed on a table in front of the pulpit during the Hyde Parish Church annual harvest feast.
Miss Pearl French reports 248 veteran cases since January with 80 active monthly average and 298 home visits. Total World War compensation payments reach 7241.70. 315 applications filed district wide with 59 disability claims 92 disability allowances and 87 veteran notes. 14 burial claims settled and nine hospital claims addressed.
Red Cross work grows with reports of substantial contributions to organized efforts. Eleven Junior Red Cross chapters established in schools with Harriet Rogers leading the Osos Pret Aid and Life Committee to train people. a volunteer committee under Mrs. Frank Cone supports activities. Braille transcription work has begun, led by D. Worley as 14 girls volunteer.
Roscoe Orr a city mail carrier on Stewart Street suffered a badly sprained ankle Sunday when the car he rode in on Jerseyville Road dropped a wheel broke and he cannot walk for a week according to fta. Clifford Kelley drove the car involved.
In London a courtroom moment stunned onlookers when the foreman announced we plead not guilty in a high profile case. The dramatic plea followed a tense trial as spectators watched for the judge’s reaction.
William Old Ball Lowther, a veteran London rail guard for five decades, is retiring to devote himself to training horses for show purposes.
The Lancaster family expresses heartfelt thanks to all who were kind and thoughtful during their sad bereavement and to everyone who assisted in any way. Mrs. H. E. Lancaster Calvin and Bob Lancaster
The Ohio Board of Clemency announced 63 parolees after its November meeting. Four district inmates, James Hale Athens County, bigamy. George Notestone, liquor manufacture property. Chauncey Wright Rosa County burglary. Cleveland Payne burglary, begin parole December 1. Nine parole revocations followed for violations, including Clint Myakiver and Hobart Rovers, who were returned to the facility.
An advertisement urges quick cold relief with Cascara Quinine a scientific formula claimed to knock out a cold quickly. It promises two tablets every three hours, plenty of water, and swift head and body pain relief with the claim that toxins leave the system and you feel a new person. It stresses low cost and rapid results.
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