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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1931
Page
3
Ohio Typographical Union urges unconditional pardon for Thomas Mooney and Warren Billings convicted in the San Francisco Preparedness Day hiring case in a closing session resolution.
Funeral services for Mrs Minervar Eckels wife of J W Eckels who died in Washington state were held today at 10 30 am at the Carbon Hill Church Burial was made at Green lawn The Eeckels family formerly lived in Murray City and Carbon Hill
Oct. 12 in Nelsonville the condition of Miss Mildred Barber after an appendicitis operation at Mercy Hospital Columbus is slightly improved. Her mother Mrs William Barber is with her at the hospital.
In Nelsonville on October 12 the Reverend Charles K. Grammer resigned as pastor of the First Church of Christ after a year. The resignation takes effect in 30 days. He has accepted a life call from Douglas Avenue Christian Church in St John New Brunswick and will move with his wife and daughter Miss Elise in early November. They left today by motor for St Louis to visit relatives for a week.
A friend recalls the life of BE M Poston, laid to rest at Green lawn Cemetery Nelsonville. He was slow in grade school yet showed early spark in geography electricity and science. Poston brought the first alternating current generator to Nelsonville in 1888 and later led Ohio electrical efforts including a line to Logan. He became secretary of the Ohio Electrical Organization and achieved lasting prominence in the electrical field.
Nelsonville notes a bruising Gal lipolis game last Friday with many players sporting shiners. The Grmyhounds began practice for a Saturday away game at Jackson High, a team already defeated by Pomeroy 14 6 this year. On paper the Hounds match Jackson closely, except perhaps against Buchtel.
Earl Rizer, 39, who suffered a stroke while unloading coal Saturday morning, died Saturday afternoon at his West Washington Street home. Funeral services led by Reverend Charles Hashman will be Tuesday at 2 pm at the residence. Burial at Greenlawn Cemetery. He is survived by wife Mabel and one daughter.
Residents and visitors from Columbus Chillicothe Athens Grant Hospital and nearby towns are listed with weekend activities and hospital stays. Families including Morgan Brooker Rosser Cavanaugh Raybould Dabritz Lash Rosser and others are visiting, traveling or recovering. Euodora Chapter 72 Eastern Star prepares for opening and closing ceremonies at the Masonic Temple Tuesday night.
Mrs W F Gray entertained her bridge club Thursday evening with guest player Mrs Donald Dunkle. Mrs Roy Sayers won the high score trophy after two-table play and a luncheon followed the game.
A called meeting of the Band Boosters' Club will be held at the High School building Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock. Important business has been announced and attendance of all members is requested.
Bartlett notes a society and locals column inviting readers to contact the number 412-W for an experienced classified ads and circulation representative. The notice emphasizes personal service and accessibility for clients seeking assistance.
In Nelsonville Amos Haybron pled guilty to intoxication and possession of intoxicating liquor. He was fined 10 dollars plus costs on one charge and 100 dollars plus costs on the other and jailed until payment. Ansel Manning pled guilty to intoxication and was fined 10 dollars plus costs. Morgan Beliford pled guilty to quarreling and fighting and fined 5 dollars plus costs. Charles Backus faces a similar charge.
The U S Bureau of Mines estimates soft coal production for the week ending Oct 3 at 7 856 000 tons, up 424 000 tons or 5 7 percent from the prior week. The 1930 week had 9 304 000 tons. Ohio produced 419 000 tons the week ended Sept 26 versus 441 000 the prior week.
Mr and Mrs Sam Starkey Mr and Mrs Carl Starkey Mr and Mrs Willard Simonton and Kath leen and Guy Dalley attended a dinner Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs George F Starkey in Guysville. The event honored Mrs Mary Starkey on her 82nd birthday with a large group of Starkey relatives and friends.
A Randolph family reunion at Mr and Mrs Gilbert Randolphs in New Pittsburg drew relatives from Zanesville Milford Center Glouster Murray City and Nelsonville with names such as Dorothy Young Frinda ley Gibson Thelma Phillips and Beatrice Harden attending meals games dancing and refreshments were noted. A separate birthday party honored Mrs Canters nineteenth birthday with friends and relatives present. Mrs Harden returned home to Milford Center after a visit and Leatha Farmer left for Ossining New York to join her husband and make their home.
Ed Wagner found his trousers hanging on a yard clothes line and discovered his watch and eight dollars missing. The theft occurred after he went to bed in Columbus.
Columbus October reports that about 250 traditional workers at the Cincinnati Stacey plant will gain employment as the International Stacey Corporation announces its purchase of the Stacey Manufacturing Company of Cincinnati.
Albany notes report the M. E. Paris first quarterly meeting will be held Thursday evening Oct 15 at Albany with all officers present and office reports due. The Baptist Church Missionary Aid Society met Tuesday with Mrs G H Wiggin presiding and Florence Brown leading a Rachael and Jacob program. Mrs Lawrence Morse described a recent 900 mile Wisconsin trip. Class No 99 of the M E Church meets Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Jessie Jong and others in charge. Donald Russell of Tulsa Oklahoma visiting his parents D H Russell.
An ad touts Fasteeth powder as preventing grates from dropping or slipping. It describes a tasty pasty feel, breath sweetening, and lasting comfort. Endorsed by people and dentists, it recommends Quick's Cut Rate or any druggist for purchase.
About eighty neighbors gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hawk home for a farewell party as he moves his family to Crookaville where he will work as a bookkeeper. The item also notes visits from Rhorick, Le Fevre, Steel, Lightfritz and Armitage families, a season opening basketball game between New Marshfield and Lodi, and Summit Grange meeting plans with pumpkin pie and cocoa.
Miss Esther Wilson hosted a surprise Friday party at the Wilson home in Amesville for her mother Mrs Fred Wilson birthday celebration. Guests attended and presented Mrs Wilson with silverware from the group. Mrs Alice Wilson Sayers of Fort Wayne attended.
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