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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1930
Page
5
Nelsonville and Vicinity column by H Bartlett features community notes and society news. Readers are invited to submit events via telephone, with the number 412 W listed for contacts and service.
Nelsonville hosts a toy drive led by Glenford Dugan Post with the American Legion. The Legion Building becomes Santa’s toy department HQ for collecting discarded toys, repairs by high school shop staff, and free distribution to local children this Christmas season.
Ten Nelsonville Greyhounds, led by backfield stars Clyde Fisher and Bob Davis, will play their final high school game against Athens. The lineup includes six veteran linemen and two returning seniors as the team bids farewell to longtime players, with a Thanksgiving match expected to draw about 1200 fans. The 8:30 p.m. kickoff caps a long era as Athens and Nelsonville renew a series last played in 1925.
The Rubles defeated Arcades two games to one in a bowling match with scores listing Rubles players and totals for the three games. Elks also defeated Murray City two games to one with individual frame scores and player tallies included.
Mrs. William Morgan of East Franklin Street chaired a bridge party Tuesday afternoon. High score prizes went to Mrs. Harry Mkelley first, Mrs. Morgan second, and Mrs. Stanley Dew third.
A Detroit ad promotes home treatment for gall stone colic warning against operation. It offers a recognized specialist's prescription on liver and gall bladder issues from Trome Drug Co. in Minneapolis with 28 years of results and a money back guarantee.
The Rev H A Sayre of the Methodist Episcopal Church told Rotarians in Nelsonville that Thanksgiving should be a time to give thanks to God for mercies of the year despite hardships. He urged open hearts and pocketbooks to aid the needy, noting the holiday’s 1863 national status and moral purpose. H Boho of Athens attended as a club guest.
Mr and Mrs William Miller were guests of honor at a surprise party hosted Monday evening at their home by Debekah Lodge members. After social time, a two course luncheon was served. Attendees included Elza Smith Emily Stephenson Ida Ruflick Beatrice Henshaw Raymond Willis Viola Keplar Mattie Weekley Bertha Willis Mary Stout Alice Bean Ollie Sommers Dora Smith Ellen Ervin Lizzie Austin Louise Grace Mary Reeves Jennie Powell Sophia Mann Hyla Herrold and Imelda Smith.
In Nelsonville from November 2 to 6 the Doanville team defeated Kimberly in two of three pinball games. The matches were conducted under supervisor B M Hughes, physical education.
A banquet was held at Buchtel High School to honor the football team which finished a perfect season by winning all nine games. The team scored 159 points to 28 by opponents, with meals donated by patrons and prepared by school girls and their mothers. Dr. A. K. Walker acted as toastmaster. toasts came from Coach Morris, faculty, board members, and players. Superintendent Linscott praised the team for its conduct and performance. A team photo was presented by Dr. Walker.
A letter from the National Association of Travelers Aid Societies warns jobless people in smaller communities against moving to larger cities in search of work. It cites widespread difficulty in helping non residents find jobs and urges left behind workers to stay in their home communities if possible.
Nelsonville mourns as William Mitchell longtime truant officer for city schools dies at 9 30 AM on Morrin Wilson Hill of a heart attack while on official duty. native of Nelsonville elder in Christian Church leaves daughter Mrs H W Shafer of Fayette Street son Harley Mitchell of Columbus three grandchildren and two sisters.
Nov. 26. The American Legion Department of Ohio is pushing to provide employment for every Legionnaire in the district during the coming winter. Members of Dlantord Duran Post not employed are asked to contact adjutant Robert Kinney, who works with Major Sam Johnson in Athens on the department employment committee. Mrs. Donald Shafer hosted her bridge club on Fast Columbus Street with guests Mrs. Frank Jackson, Mrs. Wallace Glenn, Mrs. Leonard Cooley, Mrs. Stanley Dew, Mrs. C. J. Shafter, Mrs. Cecil Shafter, Miss Fanny Mulligan, and Miss Katherine Newman. High scores went to Mrs. Miller Wilson, first. Mrs. Lee Pritchard, second. and Mrs. Jackson won the guest prize. a two-cour lunch was served. Yellow mums decorated the table.
Inmates at two Athens County facilities and a state institution near Athens plan festive Thanksgiving dinners. Athens County Children's Home serves 64 with fried chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, and pie. Two inmates are 100 years old. Athens State Hospital, led by Dr J B Berey, will have roast pork, oyster dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, and pumpkin pie.
When a cold hits, doctors advise mild laxatives like cascara. Authorities endorse using Cascarets to clear bowels quickly and pleasantly. If breath is bad, tongue coated, or headaches appear, Cascarets offer a harmless, inexpensive remedy at a dime.
Mrs. James Bland hosted a Thursday dinner at her Port Street home for former neighbors. Attendees included Mrs. Carl Coakley Mrs. Henry Nutter Mrs. FR Potts and Miss Rachel Catherine Coakley.
Ohio industrial workers reported 104 fatal and 18 425 non fatal accidents in October, 949 more than September. Athena County had 18 accidents with five fatalities and 82 845 days of work time lost.
Washington BC November 34 thousands of U S citizens eager to help Uncle Sam enforce the Walstead law as applications pour in for positions enforcing the dry edicts amid ongoing debates over congressionals impact and enforcement scope.
Applications closed for Civil Service exams as 6 860 persons applied across 69 states territories and DC for agent roles. Registers exist for other states. Deputy prohibition administrator applicants total 681 with 318 seeking senior investigators. Storekeeper gauger test for the Bureau of Industrial Alcohol drew 409 applicants.
Mrs. Ralph Starkey claims Vinel with calcium and cod liver peptone revives her husband. She says it increases appetite, strength, and pep, noting his improved energy and sleep. Sold by Gibson's Pharma Noelsonville Gem Pharmacy.
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