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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1927
Page
3
The Nelsonville Y M C A launches a fall canvass to fund a five thousand dollar budget for the coming year. Eight board directors will lead visits to donors as the organization seeks to retain services amid a strained local economy.
In Nelsonville on October 1 Mrs. Mose Thornton displayed a branch from her yard apple tree. The branch bears thirty-one blossoms and buds suggesting an unusual growth pattern.
Nelsonville report shows soft coal production at 10,280,000 net tons for the week ended October 8, up about two percent from the prior week. Loadings on October 10 and 11 totaled roughly 66,126 cars, vs 65,966 the year before. Through October 8, 1927's year output reached 405,314,000 net tons, compared with 293,638,000 tons in 1922.
Patten of Haydenville paid a $200 fine and costs after pleading guilty to failing to report a junk sale. About 200 pounds of copper wire were involved. He arranged payment and was released by Mayor L. J. Eberle.
Mrs. H. J. Long is in Elyria attending a event as of October 17 in Nelsonville.
The record lists social visits and events in Nelsonville and surrounding towns. Highlights include Mrs. Wendell Long entertaining for Bettys sixth birthday, various relatives visiting Columbus and Detroit, church notices, a postponed Glouster meeting due to Rev. Roberts revival, and several family trips and greetings across Ohio towns.
Six men were arrested in a raid led by Sheriff William Williams at Buchtel Saturday night. Officers found about two gallons of whisky and several beer bottles. John Rife and Fred Rife face liquor possession charges in Common Pleas court. Charles Wade pleaded guilty to possession and owes $100 plus costs. Edward Tiller and W E Tiller, of Lancaster, were charged with intoxication. both pleaded guilty and paid $10 plus costs. Sheriff Williams, Prohibition Officer Joe Jonas, and special deputies Joe Darling and IL P. Tucker conducted the operation.
James Blazer age 2, son of Mr and Mrs Fred Blazer, died at 3 this morning at their Jerseyville area home. He leaves two brothers and a sister. Funeral services will be at 10 Wednesday morning at St Pauls Catholic Church with burial in the Catholic cemetery.
The Court of Appeals filed opinions Saturday reversing and sustaining judgments from Athens County Common Pleas Court. Frank L. Hardin of Hocking County lost his petition in error seeking to quash service in an auto accident case. A separate appeal by Radford and Glenn against Stephen Kachman concerned an exemption claim for a team of mules, with a new trial ordered to determine exemption as of the seizure date.
John Riley Cole an octogenarian and lifelong Belpre Township resident died at his Little Hocking home Saturday at 5 am after infirmities. Funeral services are planned at his home with burial in Universalist cemetery. He was a pioneer farmer of Newbury settlement and a Universalist church member. Surviving are three sisters Mrs Sophronia Knowles Mrs Willard Baker of Torch and Mrs L E Wells of Little Hocking.
Columbus Oct 17. To lessen danger of accidents, all state highway equipment will be painted a light yellow for visibility. Announcement by G F Schlesinger director of state highways and part of the statewide safety campaign conducted by the Ohio State Automobile Association.
P County courts will hear the last of the Don Rh Mellett murder conspiracy cases today, 15 months after the publisher's assassination. The Youngstown district court of appeals will consider Lengel's petition in error seeking a new trial. Arguments begin at 1 p.m. and should finish before the afternoon session adjourns.
Three Athens men Dan Carr Mack Hayes and George Johnson are jailed awaiting arraignment before Mayor Alex M Moore on intoxication charges. Hayes and Carr were arrested by Chief Parker and Sheriff Williams. Johnson by Captain Maple. Carr previously fined 25 dollars for intoxication after a Friday high school football game.
Columbus reports election day set for November 8 with polls from 5 30 a m to 5 30 p m and a legal holiday from noon to 5 30 p m Voters will decide on township officers justices of the peace municipal offices judges and clerks of police courts and boards of education Also ballots will include matters on the Marshall or justice fee bill and an initiated chiropractic bill Five days before election committees may nominate an inspector and two challengers to the election booth Preliminary election supplies must be delivered by Saturday November 5 and license plates for motor vehicles go on sale December 1 with plates valid December 21 and after to 1927 plates be unusable after December 31
Dealers may not use license plates on dealer trucks service or wrecking cars. This class of dealers must license their vehicles like other commercial cars. To retain current numbers they must apply and return blanks with certified check or draft by December 1.
The Rev A Y Wilcox pastor of First Presbyterian argued eternal life is a present reality not a dim future to be awaited. He spoke on Gods Love For Men during Sunday evening services.
Stop Getting Up Nights advises a home remedy PALMO GLOBULES for bladder and prostate issues. It claims back pain dizziness weak debility and painful urination improve with the treatment. A free trial offer is extended to first time users with no obligation or cost. Palmo Company Battle Creek Michigan.
A Presbyterian minister discusses eternal life as loving obedience to God and neighbors. He traces the changing modern image of God from a tribal picture to a universal Self, noting this growth mirrors a child’s developing understanding and highlighting that God's love extends beyond American boundaries.
A reflective note mentions Mr Wilcox Safa amid musings on universal love and perpetual reach beyond earthly bounds. The fragment hints at enduring affection and timeless connection.
Patrolman Andrew Ridilla is recovering from bullet wounds after a Friday fight in Cleveland. The bandit, identified as George Billings, was killed.
Police report rising complaints about pre Hallowe en activities in Athens. Mrs. Burn Shuler says a porch rug was stolen from her home as youths observe Halloween two weeks early and cause damage throughout the city.
Sufferers urged to use Dr. Leonhardt's Hem-Roid an internal tablet to relieve pile related blood congestion in the lower bowel. The ad claims quick safe lasting relief and backs with money back guarantee, sold by The Cline Pharmacy Co and druggists nationwide.
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