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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1925
Page
3
Unknown burglars forced entry to the Nelsonville Lumber office, drilled the safe, and stole about 125 dollars in cash plus a 25 dollar check. A roll of postage stamps and several checks were left behind. It is the second summer burglary. police seek two suspicious men seen in the area.
In Nelsonville on September 3 Mrs Irene McClain held a small party for her daughter Betty Jane's fifth birthday at her home on Nelsonville R F D No 2. Guests included Dorothy Campbell Wavel Bruce Jane Johnson Florence Lehman Edith Sanner Langon Sanner Mary Nell Sanner Jean Mason and Betty Jane McClain. Also attending were Mrs Elizabeth Filley and her son Newton Mrs Jess Sanner Walter Sanner Herbert Sanner and Clarence Sanner.
Nelsonville Kiwanis club resumes regular weekly meetings after summer hiatus. First meeting reports good attendance and a program focused on routine matters and pre convention planning for Day n starting September 15. Several local members plan to attend.
Nelsonville report says Ban ty Schall, who had pleaded not guilty to possession of intoxicating liquor, changed his plea to guilty yesterday. He was fined $100 and ordered to pay costs after a hearing set for this evening in Mayor Lax's court.
Ruth Hopkins public health nurse is back in Nelsonville after a month’s vacation. Her office moves to the Central school building and she will reside at the home of Mrs C C Cummins.
Ninety six people traveled on the railroad to the State fair Wednesday morning at Nelsonville with low rate passes. Eighty six local passengers rode on Tizzie rates for the day and ten plan to stay for the fair’s close.
Mr and Mrs E E Rosser of Nelsonville announce the arrival of a daughter born Wednesday September 2 1924. The birth adds a new member to their family and is celebrated by relatives in the community.
Nelsonville Superintendent O. O. Crawford has called a meeting of all Nelsonville city school teachers at the high school building Monday evening September 7 at 7 30 oclock.
Mr and Mrs Henry Lancaster are summoned to New Comnerstown by the death of H H Eagon father of Mrs Royden Lancaster. Miss Louise Caldwell visits Columbus relatives while Mr and Mrs Earl Walters stay there. Don Lancaster returns from Logan. Mr and Mrs H D Phelps of Athens were guests of Mr and Mrs Albert Mann. Mrs Harrold Lancaster heads to Columbus to join her husband after work at O S A then they travel to Tiffin where Mr Lancaster becomes principal at the Fort school north of the city.
Mr and Mrs Charles Spencer hosted a dinner in Nelsonville on Wednesday honoring Mr and Mrs Ralph Pence of Dayton.
Nelsonville September 3 all members urged to attend Friday evening regular meeting of the Daughters of America especially those who do the team work. Each member asked to bring ten cents for lunch.
Men from Newitsville begin drilling on the Riley Morris farm east of Trimble, with at least two test holes planned. Morris bought the land from J R Lewis, a former resident. Reports say an oil show existed years ago but salt water ruined the previous well. the Grilling company has other farms under option and may drill more wells if oil is found.
The fifteenth annual district session of the Rebekah lodge will meet at Marcellite Rebekah Lodge in Glouster on Saturday with an afternoon start at 1 00. Initiation will occur at the 7 30 p m session. Participating lodges include Jacksonville Athens Nelsonville Albany Murray City Chauncey Buchtel Stewart and Carbon Hill. Local talent will lead the musical portion.
The Loy al Women's class of the Church of Christ will meet at the home of Mrs Grace Myers on Madison street Friday evening in Glouster.
The Glouster Opera House schedules a Bible free lecture by Dr C V Spring of Portsmouth at 3 30 Sunday afternoon. The notice also mentions the BonTon Millinery fall and winter showing starting Saturday Sept 5 with new shades and shapes.
Week end guest of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Veither will be accompanied home by Mr and Mrs Veither who will spend Labor day in this city.
Percy Lunsford, 32, of Glouster, died at White Cross hospital in Columbus about 2:30 this morning after an appendicitis operation. He was brought to Columbus by motor from Baker Wallace Yett and will be returned to Glouster for burial. He leaves a wife and two daughters Doris 6 and Ruby 2. Funeral arrangements not yet made.
Columbus reporters say Governor Donahey intervened after a temperamental outburst at the State fair. Virgil Iivan and J. W. Wainwright, directors of a 300 piece high school band, accused each other of spoiling the music during the pageant rehearsals. Sullivan, son of Sullivan parents, urged charges yet to be dropped after Truax restored order in the governor’s box.
Mr and Mrs Harry J Nolze and Ellen and Sue of Chackstes are guests of Mr and Mrs C Bartlett. Lavene Jones returns to Lancaster after visiting Mrs Ida Jewett and Mrs Oliver Jewett. Edith Ruff of Lancaster visits Mrs J J Wilson. Mary Hillis travels to Deadwood South Dakota for her son in law illness. James Guy and family in Columbus. Oliver Jewett visits Akron relatives and plans to attend the state fair. Wesley Hawkits visits Columbus. Raymond Matheny returns to Columbus after visiting his parents. Earl Linscott and children visit Buckeye Lake. Nim Wemsley and daughter in Athens visiting her mother. Clint Brickles of Fostoria and Hattie Daft of Columbus called here for Dean North's death. Lis McLaughlin leaves for a few days in Columbus.
James W Lee of Lowden county Virginia born September 14 1848. died August 21 1925 after a life centered on family church and temperance. He lived in Zanesville Hocking Athens counties and married Catherine DeWees August 7 1878. Survived by wife and 9 children 5 daughters 4 sons. several siblings listed. Funeral verses promise rest in heavenly home.
Mrs J W Lee and family express appreciation to relatives friends neighbors and others for kindness sympathy during illness and death of husband and father J W Lee. They thank those who sent flowers shared offerings and to the singers Rev Morrell and Mr Stout for service.
Admiral William A. Moffett head of the bureau of aeronautics in San Francisco stated that the Shenandoah accident does not alter the navy’s aviation policy. He emphasized continued commitment to airship development and experimentation.
Old Mr Carter reports Adlerika gives rapid relief from gas and bloating. The letter claims the buckthorn based remedy eliminates old waste matter, eases chronic constipation, and offers a favorable aftertaste of improved digestion. Sold at Gibson's Pharmacy and Polling's Drug Store in Murray.
Reports from Pleasant City Guernsey county confirm the Shenandoah broke in two during flight near Cambridge Ohio killing Lieutenant Commander Lansdowne and 12 others. Eleven remain missing and 24 were accounted for among the 43 crew on board as rescue work continues.
W. W. Richardson, a photographer, sent a long distance message from Washington describing the wreck of the Shenandoah during a violent storm. About fifteen to twenty of the thirty nine crew were accounted for two hours after the crash as the airship broke in two and fell over Ohio. The ship's hull lay twisted and mangled. no fire followed the crash due to non inflammable helium. Secretary Wilbur stated the cause and casualty details would await a navy inquiry, which will depart to Ohio to interview survivors and inspect the wreckage.
Sept. 3 at Caldwell the second half of the Shenandoah dirigible crashed three miles above the town at about 6 30 this morning. One man is seriously injured and six others escaped unharmed. the injured man was taken to Dr. J J Gray's Caldwell home while the others stayed at the wreck site.
Crowds at the Columbus State Fair listened to Governor Donahey and looked forward to Governor's Day events before learning of the Shenandoah disaster in Eastern Ohio. Attendees remained somber as the airship tragedy altered the day's mood and program.
A historic mark stood for 1926 state fair events as a 67 371 record was established at the fair site last year. The standout achievement reflects a high level of competition and community involvement at the state exposition.
Washington executives announce the national prohibition act enforcement is now under 24 new administrators directed by General J. C. Andrews assistant secretary of the treasury. The move formalizes a shift in control of enforcement responsibilities as the new staff assumes duties.
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