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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1930
Page
3
A political appeal favors electing a Congress friendly to the President. The message references Dover Laude and Hatfield in Athens and urges support for aligned candidates.
West Virginia Senator Henry D. Hatfield told Athens County Republicans the nation needs a Congress aligned with President Hoover to end the current depression. He praised tariff protection, farm relief, and debt reduction, denounced John J. Raskob and Tammany Hall, and blamed tariff opponents for low business sentiment. He argued high tariffs shield labor and home industries while urging support for O. F. Rowland for judge.
The services of Fred C. Croxton of Columbus, who led the state administration’s drive to relieve unemployment, will be loaned by Governor Cooper to Robert P. Lamont, U S secretary of commerce, at Lamont’s request. The plan Croxton devised to combat unemployment drew nationwide attention, the governor said.
Community brief from Nelsonville York Township compiled by staff correspondent Bartlett includes society news and local notices. Telephone line details and classified circulation guidance appear, with emphasis on service appreciation and community items.
Glen ford Dugan Post No. 229 of the American Legion reported a fine Wednesday night meeting in Nelsonville with twenty nine members present. A team was appointed to assist the coming YMCA campaign and many will attend the Armistice Day celebration in Athens on November 11. The post seeks a big year in 1931 with expanded activities across all departments. Ex service men not in the Legion are urged to attend meetings to learn the fellowship and service offered.
In Nelsonville on Clinton Street a cat spent five days and nights perched in a tree. Municipal Light Department workers freed it after neighbors objected to its vocal protest while aloft. The cat fled down the hill after being set on the ground.
Nelsonville report says Clarence Henry was arraigned before Mayor Bill Hickman on carrying concealed weapons. He pleaded guilty, fined 25 dollars plus costs, and sentenced to six days in the County Jail. Police report a pair of brass knuckles found on Henry after arrest for trespassing filed by Mrs May Maccombs. he pleaded not guilty to the trespass charge.
Mrs Edna Raine hosted the Golden Rule Class of the Methodist Sunday School and their teacher Mrs C L Stout for a swallowe en masquerade party on Thursday evening. Miss Bessie Stephenson won the costume prize. The home was decorated in orange and black with witches ghosts and black cats. Games contests and a luncheon followed for the class and guests.
Mrs Roy Davis and Mrs Shelby Barber entertained the M. F. Club at Mrs Davis home with a Hallowe en party. Guests included Mrs Glenn Allen Mrs W F Gray Mrs Carl Starkey Mrs Everett Kentner Mrs Roy Syers and Mrs Dean Linscott. Members present were Mrs Howard Warner Mrs Austin Kontner Mrs Donald Dunkle Mrs Ted Kat en bach Miss Helen Largent Miss Clare Key and Miss Helen Stedem. Prizes for most unique costumes went to Mrs Glenn Allen and Mrs W F Gray. A luncheon with Hallowe en motifs followed.
Nelsonville notes D Longley has returned from Columbus where he was a patient at Mt Carmel Hospital after a surgical operation. His condition is reported to be improved.
In Youngstown on October 4, Mrs. L. L. Flick of Struthers perished after her home burned. She saved her infant by grabbing the child and fleeing. her clothing ignited from kerosene used to start a blaze, and she succumbed to injuries.
Adrienne Romeo files for divorce from former Wilson chauffeur Po Alessio Romeo now serving a sentence at Atlanta Federal Penitentiary for Mann Act violations. She accuses neglect and cruelty and seeks custody of their nine year old daughter Frances.
Ms Jennie Covert dies Thursday leaving siblings Mrs. Bernard Inman and Mrs. Cecil Shafer to travel to Painesville while other relatives in Columbus and Marysville attend reunions and family visits. Families include Morgan, Kelly, Grammer, and Hand, with several members returning from Washington and Columbus engagements.
Mr. and Mrs. Don Martin hosted a Thursday evening gathering at 288 Fort Street to honor Emma Martin on her 80th birthday. Guests included Frank Martin, James Martin, the Logans, Wilbur Martin of Athens, Grace Morris of Columbus, the Martins and Hoodlets, Gloria Hoodlet, Paul Martin, John Hoodlet, Charles Hoodlet, James Sharp and B. M. Coakley.
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