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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1931
Page
3
Floyd Bryan of Nelsonville pleaded guilty to possessing intoxicating liquor and was fined 100 and costs, payable as arranged. The charge dated back to September 5 when police searched his property but he avoided arrest at the time. Nearby items note social visits and regional mentions through the week.
Mrs. W. T. Cook Hingking China will arrive in Nelsonville Saturday and stay until Wednesday with Mrs. C. H. Bartlett. She is supported by Athens Presbyterian as a foreign missionary and will speak at five district meetings starting October 20 in Logan. The Cooks, in the foreign service, reside in Princeton New Jersey during furlough.
Local staff correspondent H Bartlett notes service hours for readers and advertisers. The notice invites readers to call 412-W to reach an experienced representative for society and locals notices and classified ads.
Mary Irene Rainer four months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Rainer died at home in Greendale. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 30 a m at the home conducted by Rev H A Sayre pastor of the Nelsonville Methodist Church. Burial will be at Greenlawh.
Nelsonville reports the funeral of T. J. Wilson a Civil War veteran formerly living near Monday. He was the father of Ralph B. Wilson of Boston, vice president of the Babson Statistical Organization.
In Nelsonville on October 16 the Rev. D. C. Shearer, pastor of the Pilgrim Holiness Church, will speak at both morning and evening services with special singing. Young People's service at 6 led by Miss Margaret Jones, and Sunday school convenes at 9 30.
Mr and Mrs J E McFadden announce the birth of a daughter Jo Ann at Martins Ferry Hospital on Friday Oct 9 Mrs McFadden formerly Miss Lillian McNaughton lived in Nelsonville years ago
Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Betts of 269 Fort Street entertained at dinner on Thursday celebrating their 43rd wedding anniversary. Guests included Mrs. Edna Smith, Mrs. Mary F. Hushower of Los Angeles, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Betts and daughters Miriam and Martha, and several other guests.
Twenty five Circle of Ruth members from the Presbyterian Sunday School were guests of the Cless Class at Athens Presbyterian Church for a 6 o'clock dinner. Mrs Cless gave the welcome address, followed by a response from Mrs N Hill. A social hour with contests and games completed the evening.
The Esther Class of the Christian Sunday School will be entertained on Wednesday October 21 at the home of Mrs Harieey Mitchell in Columbus. Members planning to ride the special bus should call Mrs James Coleman by Tuesday noon.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bayless hosted guests for dinner on Wednesday at their Myers Street residence. Attendees included Mrs. Edna Smith and Mrs. Mary F. Hushower of Los Angeles California, Mrs. Lis MecLaughlin, Mrs. Charles Edgell, Mrs. Harry Ball, Mrs. Joe Barrows and Miss Frances Bennett.
Mrs C L Boggess of Louisville visits Mrs Lydia Johnson on West Franklin Street. Mrs Mary Potter ends a ten day Dayton visit with Mr and Mrs Clark Spring. Mrs J M Hyde visits Columbus briefly. Mrs Owen Morrison and daughter Gladys Eloise of Shelby visit Aunt Mrs Charles Dorst. Mrs Florence Tennis and Miss Louise Foreman return to Marion after being summoned by a death.
A German specialist endorses Nurito as a safe, non narcotic prescription for rheumatism sciatica lumbago neuralgia and neuritis. The maker guarantees refunds if pain is not relieved within two or three roses and claims the remedy helps sufferers return to work. Nurito is sold in drug stores with urging to try now.
Two Boy Scouts Willam Leader and Robert Srigley receive Eagle Scout at the largest Athens Court of Honor. Berta Woolley to receive Eagle Badge. John Pickens to be named Life Scout. Eight Scouts to get Star Badges. Boris Woolley and Merrit Preston to receive Bronze Palm. Swimming and other badges to many. four Merit Badge applications presented.
Mrs KBarl Baker of 8 Jefferson Street entertained members of her bridge club Thursday evening. Miss
Lilian McRee appeared as guest player. Hazel Wallace won the trophy for highest score, Burl Wallace took second, and McKee received a guest prize.
Elizabeth Zane dew daughters of the American Legion will hold the first meeting of the current year Saturday at 2 PM at the American Legion Home.
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