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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1929
Page
3
Brief item notes a correspondent for the Messenger based in Nelsonville, with fragmented street and contact clues. The report seems to identify a local journalist serving Nelsonville and Dengmhone area audience.
Glen Hamilton of Yellow Springs died after a self inflicted gun discharge while in Xenia with his wife Flossie Spurgeon a former Buchtel resident. The couple had traveled to Xenia for a counting visit when the accident occurred. Relatives unable to attend the funeral due to heavy rains. Funeral held in Xenia with Hamilton previously known in Buchtel community. Confirmed by hospital reports and local notices.
In Nelsonville on November 20 James Myles and Blaine Snavly Sugar Creek pled guilty to intoxication charges before Mayor L. J. Eberle. They posted $10 fines plus costs after being arrested Monday night at Myers Crossing by Acting Police Chief Jo Barrett Bateman following an automobile wreck at the signal light crossing.
The Past Councillors of the Daughters of America will meet on Thursday evening November 21. Four hundred eleven members are requested to attend. A potluck supper will be served.
The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church will meet Thursday at 2 o'clock at 823 Poplar Street with hosts Mrs. Frank Allen and Mrs. Etta Young and Mrs. Dick Young assisting. Mrs. A. G. Cotton leads devotionals, Mrs. Carl Coakley oversees the study book, and Mrs. C. D. Shafer directs the program. a Thank Offering will be taken.
The Pythian Sisters plan a Thursday evening meeting at the Knights of Pythias Hall. Important business is announced and attendance of all members is requested.
Mrs Charles Monks led a Methodist Church Sunday School party hosted by Mrs Gus Pidcock Adams priest. Eighteen members and five guests attended with singing scripture lesson and prayer. Plans were made for a December 12 chicken dinner at Mrs Monks home and a Capsule friends gift exchange followed by a pot luck luncheon.
Nelsonville reports R. M. Henry left for Akron to be hosted by Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. Henry, Beasley Garage manager, earned the trip and a $100 award as the top sales leader in the Columbus branch contest.
Athens Boy Scouts join Izaak Walton League for a tentative public entertainment program discussed at the Athens Branch meeting in City Hall. Five members will attend the state Izaak Walton League meeting in Columbus November 24 and 25. Next meeting set for December 3.
Nelsonville hosts Jackson with a chance to move from fourth to third place in the league and possibly rise to second if rivals lose. Jackson carries an unbeaten league record while Nelsonville injuries threaten the line with Ray out for the year and Hawk sidelined by a broken hand. The contest starts at 3 PM.
At Connett Farmers Institute last week six prizes were awarded to Doanville School pupils. Poster prizes went to Roy Warren Garnet Lanning Ruth Tolliver and Garnet Hickman. Declamation prizes were won by Andrew Loudner and Mary Jean Nixon.
The Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church in Nelsonville holds an open Thank Offering Meeting Thursday at 2 p.m. in the church social rooms. The program includes a missionary monologue and a two reel motion picture, followed by a social hour. Mrs. J. R. Kelch is president.
Miss Alberta Heid of Pittsburgh and Clyde Newell of Rocky River were named the healthiest girl and boy at Ohio University. The selection was announced by Margaret Schick, president of the Women’s Athletic Association, at the convocation. Plaques will be given by the university’s Physical Education departments.
Central and southern Ohio report near freezing conditions as Cleveland and northern towns see the season’s first snowfall. Forecasters predict more snow and colder weather across the Great Lakes region and the southern areas.
Chauncey, Nov. 20. Miss Kathleen Smith of Chauncey, a Baker Cafeteria worker in Athens, suffered serious burns Tuesday evening when a stool tipped as she prepared coffee. The urn spilled scalding liquid on both legs and feet. she was taken to her parents’ home and is resting well.
Mrs Ines Evans takes Messenger Classified ads for Netconville column. Phone lines to her S24-3 indicate ad submissions and contact method for local notices.
Nelsonville Rotary Club welcomed Victor Oakley and Donald R. Johnson at a meeting led by President William Morgan. The inter city meeting with Logan and Athens clubs was postponed to January 17 due to date conflicts, with Dr. W. O. Thompson as speaker.
Nelsonville reports Ralph B. Wilson vice president of Babson Financial Corp broadcasting on Columbia chain Saturday evenings at 8 14. WCAU and WOWO are clearest stations carrying the program. Wilson, a former Hocking Valley resident, now has parents in Middleport.
All parents contributing to the bake and candy sale sponsored by the Central Parent-Teacher Association are asked to send donations to the school by 1 30 PM Friday. Arrangements will be made to pick up contributions by calling Mrs. Harry Davis at 573 M.
Mrs. Carl Stratton hosted her bridge club on Tuesday evening at Fayette Street. Three tables were in play and Mrs. Irrank Mellinger won first high score with Mrs. Glen D. Thomas taking second honors. Guests included Miss Lillian Howe and Miss Vivian Roscoe.
The Sunshine Class of the Methodist Sunday School led by Miss Kathleen Whidcock holds its regular meeting Thursday at 7 pm at 700 Chestnut Street. All members are urged to attend and dues will be collected.
Mrs. Fred Ellinger entertained Friday evening in honor of her daughter Myrtle's birthday. Sunshine Class members of the Methodist Sunday School attended and prizes were won by Mary Tomilson Alice Devol Aileen Hartley Catherine Hall and Kathleen Pidcock. A two course luncheon was served and the guest of honor received many gifts.
Altoona reports Edward S. Brock and William F. Schlee, noted trans-Atlantic fliers, have not been heard from for 20 hours since they departed for Detroit, authorities announced.
Experiment stations and extension agents in North Carolina served about 1,000,000 citizens last year, highlighting the program's broad public impact and outreach across the state.
From 1924 to 1928 the area sown to hard winter wheat grew from 18,316,060 acres to 22,495,000 acres. Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma and Colorado accounted for the bulk of hard red winter wheat production.
Dr A E Hansen urged nurturing children’s interest in good literature in a Carnegie Library Children’s Room talk. He and librarians said parents teachers and librarians must cultivate reading, with National Book Week displays of new children’s books showcased by genre. A lecture on Children’s Poetry by Dr RA Foster is planned for Thursday at 7:30 PM.
The condition of Robert L. Woodworth, who attempted self harm Saturday morning by shooting himself near the heart, was reported as very much improved.
Ad promotes Dr. Jackson’s Digestive and Liver Powder from The Jackson Medicine Company. Claims quick relief from heartburn sour stomach gas and acid stomach. States it is based on Dr A I Jackson’s prescription and guaranteed satisfaction or refund. Provides mailing address in Zanesville Ohio for trial size.
Wednesday morning report says the attending physician entertains hopes for his recovery as Conscious Fines charts revival efforts.
Ad claims to neutralize excess stomach acid and provide relief from heartburn gas belching and sour stomach. It highlights that the tablets offer permanent correction of minor stomach issues and invites readers to mail a coupon for a free box to test before meals.
Reports say Woodworth remained cheerful on Wednesday and expressed hope for recovery from his injuries following the incident.
Parents of Athens Senior High School students attended a Monday night play titled The Unexpected Guest presented by the Parent Teacher Association. Cast members included Mrs W Trodson Mrs Johnn Kilpatrick Mrs Shannon and Paul Hudson with readings by Mrs Harry Hudson. earlier misprints listed incorrect actor names.
Delile Dalyrimple, an inmate from Perry County Infirmary in New Lexington, has been transferred to the Athena State Hospital. Dalyrimple has been confined since age 26 and now faces continued treatment at the new facility.
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