Reverend Eugene Owens Returns From Europe and Ireland
Nelsonville reports Rev. Eugene Owens pastor of St. Andrews Church has returned from a several month tour in Europe, with a visit to Ireland to see his sisters after leaving in June with the Poston party. The annual dollar social of the Women s Home Missionary Society will be at Mrs. C D Shafer s Fayette Street home on Thursday October 20 at 6 30 pm with devotional by Mrs Retta Howe and program led by Mrs Ed Crouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Eugene Owens
St. Andrews Church
Europe
Father Owens
Ireland
Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
C. D. Shafer
Fayette Street
Retta Howe
Ed Crouse
Fiske to Speak at October Presbyterian Meeting
The October meeting of the Men's Brotherhood at the Presbyterian church will be held Friday at 6 15 pm in the church basement. Wilbur N Fiske president of Hocking Valley Products company will speak. He is a Princeton graduate. Special music and dinner prepared by church ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Men's Brotherhood of the Presbyterian Church
Wilburn, Fiske, Logan
Hocking Valley Products Company
Princeton
Rev John Sharpe Tours Ohio Synod Led Talks
Reverend John Sharpe synodical worker for the Synod of Ohio Presbyterian church makes Nelsonville his base this week to speak in New Plymouth Amesville New England Hebbardsville and Carthage with rooms at the Y M C A. Mrs Frank Birtcher and five children depart Nelsonville for Moosehart Ill to place the children in Moose Home following Mr Birtcher’s death months ago in Harrisburg Pa. About fifteen Nelsonville members attend the Dokkie ceremonial at Middleport as the Logan Dokkie band plays on the square en route to the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
John Sharpe
Martins Ferry
Ohio
Synodical Worker of the
Synod of Ohio, Presbyterian Church
New Plymouth
Amesville
New England
Hebbardsville
Carthage
Moose Home
Frank Birtcher
Deanville
Moosehart
Ill
Birtcher
Harrisburg
Middleport
Moving Here From Hebbardsville Purchases Oak Street Cottage
Lewis Drescher of Hebbardsville buys a cottage on Oak Street in this city and will move from Nelsonville, her former home, today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Lewis Drescher
Pocahontas Meeting Set for Wednesday Evening
The Degree of Pocahontas will meet Wednesday at 7 oclock. Each member is requested to contribute ten cents.
Theft and Killing of Bull Leads to Prison Term
Phillip Ross indicted by the October grand jury for stealing and killing a bull owned by George Kish and sentenced this morning by Judge L. G. Worstell to two years in the Ohio State penitentiary after changing to a guilty plea. Howard Sauers and Charles Milliron also pled guilty. Sauers gets an indefinite term in the Mansfield Ohio State Reformatory, Milliron’s sentence suspended. Clyde Q. Gibson was named probation officer for Milliron. A separate case saw John Rife plead guilty to a second offense charge of possessing liquor after a raid led by Sheriff William Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Ross
Ohio State Penitentiary
Ross
L. G. Worstell
Common Pleas
Howard Sauers
Charles Millican
Sauers
Ohio State Reformatory
Mansfield
Milliron
Clyde Q. Gibson
George Kish
John Rife
Common Pleas Court
Rife
William Williams
Ohio Briefs: Miller Tries to Hang Self in Jail
Ray Miller, 25, held on petit larceny in Columbus, attempted suicide in his cell and was cut down by a fellow prisoner. In New Philadelphia, John T. Edgars sues H. J. Bittikoffer for 5000 damages over alleged defaming remarks calling him a chicken thief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ray Miller
New Philadelphia
John T. Edgars
H. J. Bittikoffer
Rhodes Candidates Named For Ohio Rhodes Scholarship
Approval of Phillip Ebeling Coshocton Paul Anderson Delaware and Arthur Flemming Kingston NY as Rhodes scholarship candidates for Ohio was announced by the Ohio Wesleyan faculty. Flemming graduated last year. the other two are seniors. Three Athens men George Johnson Mack Hayes and Dan Carr were arraigned before Mayor Alex M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhodes
Delaware
Phillip Ebeling
Coshocton
Paul Anderson
Arthur Flemming
Kingston
N. Y
Ohio
Ohio Wesleyan
Flemming
Athens
George Johnson
Mack Hayes
Dan Carr
Alex M
Mrs Glen Allen Hosts Sewing Group Luncheon
Mrs Glen Allen entertained members of her sewing group the So We Do club Monday night at her home. During the evening the hostess served luncheon to the following members Mrs Spencer Steenrod Mrs Walter Schenz the Misses Sigrid Love Oris Smith Naomi Steenrod Mary and Fern Parry Lucille Helen and Esther Verity
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Allen
Spencer Steenrod
Walter Schenz
Sigrid Love
Oris Smith
Naomi Steenrod
Mary and Fern Parry
Lucille
Helen
Esther Verity
Faithful Martha class meets for business and chicken dinner plans
Forty three members and three guests attended the Faithful Martha class of the M. E. church gathering Monday evening at the Morrell home. Hosts Mrs E L Morrell Mrs Eugene Mellinger Mrs Fr E Mc Creary and Mrs P G Miller chaired the meeting. Luncheon was served by the hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha
M. E. Church
E. L. Morrell
Eugene Mellinger
Fr. E. McCreary
P. G. Miller
Morrell
Social notes highlight visits and travels across Ohio
Miss Eloise Hillyard of Circleville attends end of week with Miss Adda Frances Butt. Mr and Mrs Wallace Glenn visit relatives in Pomeroy. Mrs Herbert Leyshon and others join Mrs Howard Musser in Delaware for a Michigan trip. Mrs Levi McDowell visits Logan relatives. The Hill and Bell families trip through Virginia and West Virginia. C G Sheppard in Columbus. Mrs Binnie Curtis of Toledo visits Nelsonville. Mrs Joe Barber in Columbus. Mrs J P Herrold in Columbus. Mrs T A Dowd and others from Columbus guests of Hoodletts, then to Baltimore with Mrs Hobart Duvall. They plan eastern cities tour before returning. Dow Bowers of Columbus visits. P B Verity and Walter Green visit Maxine and Madison West Virginia. Mrs Lloyd Evans departs for a week at Long Reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eloise Hillyard
Circleville
Ohio University
Adda Frances Butt
Wallace Glenn
Pomeroy
Herbert Leyshon
N. Hill
Howard Musser
Delaware
Michigan
Levi McDowell
Logan
John Hill
FE. FE. Bell
Charles Hoodlett
J. L. Murphy
Pauline Donley
Courtwright
Columbus
Hobart Duvall
Baltimore
Murphy
Dow Bowers
P. B. Verity
Walter Green
Maxine
Madison
W. Va
Lloyd Evans
Long Reach
Moore on intoxication pleas and fines set
Moore faced charges of intoxication and entered guilty pleas. Each was assessed a $25 fine plus costs and arrangements were made to pay.
Oct. 18 Lancaster Flight Inspires Veteran Pilot
Ezra Bowers, 77, a retired farmer from Washington township, made his first airplane ride near Lancaster. He pulled his hat down before takeoff and wore his coat open, saying he wasn’t scared and would take another flight for 50 cents less.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
U.R
Ezra Bowers
Washington Township
Bowers
Treasury plans limited tax cut of 250 million
Washington officials told the House Ways and Means Committee that any tax reduction pitched to the next Congress should be capped at 250 million dollars. They based the limit on the 1929 surplus, estimating this year’s may reach 600 million due to back taxes and railroad securities, with a 300 million surplus expected next year as those gains fade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.P
Treasury
House
Ways and Means Committee
Congress
Bender to Visit Camp as Marshall Bill Fight Intensifies
Senator George H. Bender of Cleveland plans an invasion of the camp to rally opposition to the Marshall bill, signaling renewed U.S. political engagement in Ohio during October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
U.P
George H. Bender
Cleveland
Forestry Day Planned at Waterloo State Forest
A large turnout is expected for a forestry field day at Waterloo State Forest in Athens County. The event includes a 1 PM tour of 150 acres planted with pine plots, showcasing state owned land planting. Organizer F W Dean with Athens Vinton and Jackson county agents says the day aims to boost forest planting and profitability of forest farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Waterloo State Forest
Athens County
F. W. Dean
Athens
Vinton
Jackson
T. H. Johnson
Ministers Back Bill In Debates Across Cincinnati
The Methodist Ministers Association unanimously endorsed the bill and the Cincinnati federation of churches followed suit. Senator Bender was denied permission to speak at the ministers meeting and issued a challenge to a debate, which was accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Bill
Cincinnati
Arba Martin
M. E
Methodist Ministers’ Association
Cincinnati Federation of Churches
Bender
Probate Court Deals With Marriages Wills and Estates
The probate court issued a marriage license to Pearl William Miller and Mary Virginia Smith in Blackfork and Amesville with parental consent. A license was granted to Leonard Lawson and Elizabeth Kay in White Cottage. The will of Lewis Young was verified and admitted to probate, as were signatures for the late Lucetta Dean. Elza Dean named executor with no bond, appraisers named, and a $500 value estate of Smith R. McCall settled for widow Sarah E. McCall. Anne Randolph Foster granted permission to sell Arthur E. Randolph real estate. Vern on Birtcher ordered to pay weekly child support. Herman Durfee pleads not guilty to non-support and abandonment and is released on bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl William Miller
Blackfork
Mary Virginia Smith
Amesville
Leonard Smith
Mary Smith
Leonard Lawson
White Cottage
Ohio
Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company
Elizabeth Kay
Glouster
Lewis Young
Emma Tucker
J. P. Tucker
Lucetta Dean
George E. Henry
Sarah C. Henry
Heber H. Henry
Blanche D. Henry
Elza Dean
Willard Thompson
Frank L. Thomas
Almon G. Henry
Smith R. McCall
Sarah E. McCall
Arthur E. Randolph
Anne Randolph Foster
Herman Durfee
Smoking to Excess Harms Women More, Doctor Says
Sir John F H Broadbent, London heart specialist, told a Kansas City convention that smoking in excess hurts women more than men. He noted moderation is not especially harmful, but excess risks rise for women due to their more excitable nervous system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
John F. H. Broadbent
London Heart Specialist
Interstate Post-Graduate Medical Association of North America
Southwest Clinical Society
John
Economic Survey To Be Discussed At Chamber Luncheon
Professor Albert C. Gubitz of Ohio University will discuss an economic survey of this community at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon in Hotel Berry tomorrow at noon. He will explain the survey plan and the chamber’s role, as stated by P. O. Nichols publicity committee chair. The data could help advertise the city and serve other uses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert C. Gubitz
Department of Economics
Ohio University
Chamber of Commerce
Hotel Berry
Gubitz
P. O. Nichols
Nichols
Deaths and births in Athens township September report
September mortality rose by twelve from August while births fell from 82 to 49. In Athens township 23 deaths occurred in September and 14 births were recorded. The report lists names, ages, causes of death, and the hospital and occupational context for residents and newborns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Township
Athens State Hospital
Jess Lucas
Eunice Everett
Charles W. Bird
Josiah McDaniel
Lola
May Wilkes
Roscoe Shields
Cyrus M. Higgins
Clayton Johnson
Jane Robinson
Hannah J. Frank
Frank B.dilley
Samuel E. Tucker
Mary J. Litten
James Hardy
D. E. Young
John D. Welsh
John Dutcher
Bus Rates Set for Athens McConnellville and Marietta Routes
The public utilities commission authorized Ralph Ford of Salem to publish a new transportation rate schedule for trips among Athens McConnellville and Marietta. He may substitute a two ton truck for a one and one half ton vehicle on an irregular route between Carpenter Zarley and Amesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Public Utilities Commission
Ralph Ford
Salem
Athens
McConnellville
Marietta
Carpenter, Zarley
Amesville
Athens Seeks Suitable Site for City Airport
Athens city council heard reports on establishing an airport for the city with possible site near the country club. Lt. Horace Palmer was invited to assist, and regulatory advice on stunt flying was sought. A committee will study the matter further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
C. M. Gill
Chamber of Commerce
Country Club
Horace Palmer
Army Air Force
Gill
C. £. Starr
Bert Russell
Southbridge sewer work costs urged for repair plan
The service director said piling costs averaged $1 per lineal foot, far lower than city projection for outside contractors. A committee led by John Dowler and councilmen Totman and Rus sell will present to county commissioners on sewer repair or rebuilding. Griff Evans authorized to renew a note in anticipation of bond sale for the North Hill sanitary sewer at 1,446.86 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southbridge
John Dowler
M. P. Totman
Bert Russell
North Hill
Griff Evans
Strict quarantine in McConnelsville and Morgan County
A Sunday decree by Health Commissioner Dr James Ball Naylor imposes a strict quarantine in McConnelsville and parts of Morgan County to curb an infantile paralysis outbreak after a 4 year old boy died. McConnellsville and Malta schools may close further while public gatherings could be banned if cases rise. The first victim is 4 year old Freda Roberts of Kennedys Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mcconnellville
McConnelsville
Morgan County
Gire
James Ball Naylor
MacConnelsville
Malta
Child Dies After Illness in McConnelsville Area
In McConnelsville an unnamed child died Saturday evening after falling ill Wednesday and turning critical Thursday. Funeral was held outdoors at 3 pm near the home and neighbors watched from a distance at the McConnelsville cemetery. Health Commissioner Nayfor ordered two McConnelsville school grades closed and strict monitoring to prevent further spread.
New Burial Lots at Clark's Chapel Cemetery
The Clark's Chapel Cemetery Association adds 182 new plots after surveying by H. H. Hibbard of Athens. Of the plots, 125 are currently available. The land is described as especially suitable for burial purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark's Chapel
Clark's Chapel Cemetery
Cemetery Expansion Plans Weighed by Local Association
The association eyed new plots marking off space across the road from the church and adjacent to the old cemetery as graves may be dug in dry shale. The group had previously purchased these plots for future use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hibbard
Three Men Fined for Drunkenness on Hospital Grounds
Glen Haning Clyde Sapp and Lester Weatherby were fined 25 dollars and costs each after pleading guilty to drunkenness before Justice of Peace Carl H. Porter. The arrests occurred Friday by Constable Harry Dalton and Chief of Police Charles Maple on State Hospital grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Haning
Clyde Sapp
Lester Weatherby
Justice of
Harry Dalton
Charles Maple
State Hospital
Also Mentioned on This Page
Priest
Fiske
Phillip Rose
Entertains Club
Bender Invader
State Forest
Vernon Birtcher
Economic Survey
J. M. Higgins
Robert Sprague Snedden
Annas Snedden
Maggie Chesser Snedden
Anne Johnstone
C. Orville Townsend
Faye Wooley Townsend
Donna Lee Poling
William D. Poling
Lola Carpenter Poling
Marcella Marie Martin
Edward Martin
Miner
Violet Wade Martin
Joan Algeo
John Algeo
Vianna Roush Algeo
Donald Owen Terrill
Kenneth Terrill
Alberta Brooks Terrill
Doris Virgene Casley
Paul Casley
Mable Hawk Casley
Mary Margaret Tope
Harry Tope
Lena Pinney Tope
Charles Gaston
Florence Brown Gaston
Caroline Ilo Sutton
Clarence W
Sommers Sommer's
Sommer
Ipay
Otis and Company
M. J. Hughes
G. M. Romine
East State Street
Romine
Grosvenor Street
Franklin Avenue
Allen
Sue
Wool Union
The
Haney-Coodrich Co
So. Court St
Carl H. Porter
Dt Scholls
Phillips
Antacio
Chase Phillips Chemical CO
Elief
Magnesia
U.S
Charles H. Phillips Chemical Company
Charles H. Phillips
Mundew
Mundew’s Bakery
Sale
Rollins
Coca-Cola Bottling Works
Peoples Live
Glousters
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