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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1930
Page
14
Community notes from Clinton Webb spotlight society events and local happenings in Hocking County. Brief mentions of residents, clubs, and upcoming gatherings shape a snapshot of everyday life.
The Messenger seeks items for classified ads and circulation updates. Contact D. Y. Milne at phone 272 for details or to place notices.
Logan advances a goal of 1,000 Red Cross members for its annual roll call announced by Walter Leonard, general chairman. A Sunday canvass will see workers touring districts and schools with assigned captains and assistants across four city groups and rural areas. Enterprise district reports 22 members toward a 20-member quota, first oversubscription noted.
Jacob Gurile of McArthur truck driver has returned home after several weeks of treatment at Cherrington Hospital for injuries from a crash near Wellston. Arthur Dodds near Nelsonville shows improvement after tracheal trouble, once feared oper ation. Margaret Pleukharp, 71, rehabbing from a fractured leg, making steady progress.
Funeral services were held at 10 o'clock Friday at Maxville Methodist Episcopal Church for John Spurgeon 51 of Maxville who died Wednesday evening from cerebral hemorrhage after long illness. Survivors include wife Rebecca Jane Spurgeon two sisters Mrs George Poling and Mrs Clara Mohler both of Maxville and brother Jerry Spurgeon of Junction City burial in St Johns Cemetery near Junction City.
Mrs Henry Jaggs hosted the Better Home Makers Club on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Fred Graham spoke on Nutrition and demonstrated desserts while Mrs John Fro dman prepared a contest program. Lunch was served by the hostess assisted by Mrs Leo Armstrong. Guests included Mrs Reese Mrs Jayne Barthlow Mrs Willard Mem and Mrs Walter Leonard.
Miss Helen Ewing daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed L Ewing of Logan and Alexander McMillen of Bellevue Kentucky were married in Dayton Kentucky last Saturday The ceremony was performed by Rev Velasco of St Pauls Episcopal Church The couple will reside in Bellevue where McMillen is employed by a bonding company
In Logan the probate court read Mrs. Ida M. Duncan’s will dated October 12, 1928 naming four children Lloyd J Clell K J Glenn Duncan and Vaude Backus to share alike Glenn Duncan was named executor. Kathryn Goodlive and Forest E. Weinrich witnessed the document.
Miss Ida Steinman hosted a one o'clock luncheon at her West Hunter Street home on Wednesday afternoon. During the social hour following roll call, members discussed Thanksgiving. guests included Miss Margaret Cook and Miss Dad Steinman.
Members of the Thimble and Art Club met Wednesday at the Easterling Club House with Mrs. Will Bowen as hostess. A miscellaneous roll call preceded dinner served at five o'clock. Guests included Mrs. Jordan of Pasadena Calif and Mrs. Kitty Dill Mrs. Barton Hall Mrs. Charles Wright Mrs. Harry Wright Mrs. Frank Stevens and Mrs. J. D. Sanderson.
Mrs. Don Solon hosted the Chummy Bridge Club in Nelsonville on Wednesday evening with a bridge game serving as the main event. Guests included Mrs. Lawrence Harden of Logan, Mrs. Rose Shea, and Miss Rosemary Acker of Nelsonville.
Last notice warns Athens water customers that November 15 is the final day to pay water rent at the Water Works office in Athens City Building. Unpaid accounts by November 15 face a 10 percent penalty. after November 20 services will be shut off and a one dollar reconnection fee applied. Office hours include Saturday evening to 8, and no telephone inquiries will be answered.
In Logan on November 14 Judge A M Ellinger fined and jailed three South Perry residents after guilty pleas and a verdict in a case alleging misconduct involving a 14 year old girl. Bessie Graham faced 500 dollars and one year in jail. Homer Lunsford received 250 dollars and six months with most jail time suspended. Harvey Kuhn pleaded guilty and received 36 dollars and 30 days suspended upon payment. Witnesses testified from the South Perry area.
Logan reports a rise in hunter licenses as the rabbit season opens Saturday in Hocking County. The season runs through January 1, with a daily bag limit of five rabbits per hunter.
Raymond Manter, son of Mr and Mrs A G Manter, is recovering from an ankle injury suffered last Sunday while playing football for West End in a game against East End.
Norfolk Virginia resident N M Meakin reports erup tions on the nose and chin cleared after regular use of Resinol Soap and Resinol Ointment. He urges others to try the Reginol treatment and offers a free sample from Department 33 Baltimore MD via the druggist.
The will of Pearl A. Coen, killed in the Mill field mine explosion, leaves his wife Clara H. Coen the estate if she lives to December 5. If she dies earlier, the estate passes to Coen's father and relative Jessie Heiner of Columbus. No estate value is listed.
Edward Abele aged 21 died from gunshot wounds after his shotgun discharged as he stepped from a canoe during a duck hunt in Zanesville. The accident is the season's first hunting death reported locally.
Logan report that Dr EE E Campbell arrives home after two and a half months in London. He studied at the London Heart hospital before returning to his office on Monday and continuing studies at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia.
Representative L. L. P. Mooney spoke on unity of purpose in school work to the Rockbridge Parent-Teacher Association on Wednesday evening. The meeting was attended by more than 60.
Dr. J. P. Porter of Ohio University leads a psychology study on whether graduating early affects offspring. The team analyzes alumni lists from Ohio and other universities and notes if children also graduate young, or if parents’ ages at entry influence outcomes. They also compare cases where fathers or mothers entered or left college earlier or later.
A boy the son of D. M. Finchley entered a London dentist’s office and found his watch stopped for a "zero-half hour" before resuming as he left the premises, creating a curious timing incident.
A brief note describes 666 as a fast acting medicine for colds and headaches marketed in tablet form. The claim presents it as the most speedy remedy. No further details on ingredients or usage are provided.
A Plymouth Port author recalls relief from nervousness indigestion and insomnia after using Orange Brand Tonic. The user notes improved sleep steadiness and energy and praises gold nuggets for digestion and liver function. The product is advertised at Lash's Drug Store and other local outlets.
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