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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1929
Page
7
Authorities state no further warnings will be issued and dogs found at large will be shot with owners fined. Twelve dogs were made permanently safe this week with five killed Wednesday and Thursday, two dispatched yesterday. Most owners comply with the quarantine, though some dogs roam daytime and are released at night.
In Nelsonville on September 8, ten tables of bridge and euchre were played by ladies of St. Andrew's Catholic Church. High bridge scores went to Mrs. Dur ner North and Frank Murphy of Orray City. Euchre top scores were Mrs. J. W. Wien and Wrank Shay. Door prize went to Mrs. M. L. Rosser.
A Toledo resident testifies that Konjola cured a severe rheumatic condition after five bottles. He claims his stomach and kidneys returned to normal and urges sharing the remedy with relatives and neighbors. Sold at Athens Ohio and by local druggists in the region.
Athens County produced 991 929 tons of coal in 1928 per the U S Bureau of Mines report. Of this, 47 276 tons shipped from mines, 36 661 tons sold to local trade and used by employees, 7 992 tons used at mines for steam and heat. Ten counties listed, state total 15 641 225 tons.
Thomas Bussey, seven, died Friday night at his son Oscar Bussey's home on Ort Street. He leaves two daughters and five sons. his wife had died earlier. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Christian Church conducted by Rev E H McCorkle. Burial followed at Greenlawn Cemetery.
Miss Catherine Spencer entertained her bridge club at 81 Fayette Street with a 6 o'clock dinner and four tables of play. High scores went to Mrs Leonard Cooley and first to Mrs Frank Jackson with second place to an unnamed guest. gifts were exchanged for visiting members from Cleveland and Columbus.
The Rev. Lloyd Evans resumes fall and winter services at the Presbyterian Church in Nelsonville after vacation partly with his parents and in Columbus where he preached August 11. He and Mrs. Evans stayed near her in Columbus during her hospital stay. Mrs. C. E. Jewett and daughter Mary Jane depart for Los Angeles to live, stopping en route in Albuquerque with Mrs. Mary Jane Walters.
Albany residents Mr and Mrs Charlie Chase and son Merrill Mr and Mrs Oscar Chase and son Orville Mr and Mrs James Chase and daughter Margaret Mr and Mrs Henry Chase Mr and Mrs Vaughn Chase all from Albany and Mr and Mrs Robert Coates and son Maynard from Athens gathered for a yearly family reunion in Albany before traveling to Ash Cave in Hocking County for dinner and birthday anniversaries while exploring the area.
In Nelsonville on September 3, a group including Frances Lawson Helen Jackson Louise Johnson Louise Rice Elizabeth Edington and Becky Sharp traveled to Columbus for a bridge tea hosted by Miss Mary Pritchard at the Donaldson home in Bexley. Other local social notes mention visits to the State Fair and relatives in Newcomerstown Ravenna and Fostoria.
Mrs Effie Randolph of Williamson West Virginia visited Mrs Ida Jewett and joined a trip to Glouster. She attended the Hollister Finley reunion on Sunday. Also visiting were Mrs Stella Cappell and her sons George and Dick Cappell plus Phillip Kinnel of Columbus and Francis Stillman of Coshocton with Mr and Mrs William Lynn on Sunday.
Nelsonville on September 3 reports the Retail Merchants Association will convene Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the YMCA. W L Cooley secretary says no meetings in two months due to vacation and several important business items will be discussed.
Rev C W Hoffman pastor of the focal M E Church travels to Columbus for the Ohio Annual Conference at Broad Street Methodist Church. The event gathers about 500 members and spans one week with assignments announced at its close. Hoffman reports 100 accessions baptisms and a 50 rise in Sunday School attendance.
Kings Men of this city will hold a public meeting at the Carbondale Church on Thursday evening of this week inviting all residents to attend.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the M E Church will hold a meeting Thursday at 2 PM at Mrs. H E Zuber's home on Jefferson Street. Assisting hostesses include Mrs. Frank O Mara Mrs Higgins Mrs Harry Jackson and Mrs William Morgan. Mite boxes and Christmas box articles are to be brought. Mrs Zuber will lead devotional services.
The Old Time Fiddlers will meet in Moose Hall on Saturday evening September 7 replacing the former venue at Odd Fellows Hall.
Fifty Nelsonville residents joined an excursion to Tiffin on Sunday organized by the Jr. O. U. A. M. The event drew local participation and activity from the community.
The Woman's Relief Corps announces a special meeting to be held Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Della McMasters on West Columbus Street in Nelsonville.
The Past Chiefs of the Order of Pocahontas will gather Wednesday evening September 4 at the home of Mrs. W. J. Scott on Poplar Street. Miss Phebe Clements and guest W. T. Parks of Xenia visited Mrs. Harry Hunley in Columbus and attended the State Fair Friday.
Nelsonville September report states Joseph Francis Hunley aged 48 died Saturday at his home in Doanville. Funeral services led by Rev P Pridgen of Pilgrim Holiness Church were held Tuesday at 2 PM at the residence. Burial followed in Greenlawn Cemetery.
Doris Evelyn Wolfe age 18 months died Saturday night at the family home near Connett. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 pm at the Connett Church with burial in Connett Cemetery. A brother Ralph four years old died two weeks earlier. parents and several other children survive.
St Patricks Women lead the euchre series at B Buchtel as the final game is played tonight. Agnes McDonald tops women with 145 points, Jessie Ieker close at 142. among men William Schaefer and Frank O Neal tied on 189 points.
Nelsonville chamber to hold Wednesday noon meeting at the YMCA with president C K Bennett urging full attendance for year ahead plans. Attorney W F Veters of Athens to speak. Labor Day visitors include Ruth Mills of Zanesville, Mary ton Hudson, Thelma Haas, Lydia Brown of Columbus, Oscar Ralston of Logan.
Albert Pospichel of Nelsonville pleaded not guilty to an assault and battery charge at arraignment before Mayor L. J. Eberle. He waived a preliminary examination and was held to the Grand Jury on bond. Amos Tignor pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined $10 and costs. Mrs. C. F. Myers visited the Hinmans in Athens over the weekend.
Members of the First Methodist Episcopal Church in Athens are asked to meet at the church Wednesday morning at 9:40 with buckets and cloths to clean the woodwork.
Nelsonville Sept 3 The Buchtel Parent-Teacher Association will hold an election of officers Thursday evening at 7 20 o clock in the Buchtel High School building Attendance of all members is urged The Rooster Club funds a slide and swings on the main building playground and a 12 foot slide at the first primary school with more needed for the school’s necessities.
Dr and Mrs KE B Acomb and family relocated to Athens where the former opened dental offices some months ago. They sold their West Columbus Street residence to John Edington.
Nelsonville residents report Dr. W. Cable was taken to Mt. Carmel Hospital in Columbus Sunday for surgical removal of an intestinal obstruction. The operation was performed yesterday and his condition is favorable.
Mr and Mrs Walter Floro of Steubenville announce the birth of a daughter at their Nelsonville home on Monday morning September 2. She is the granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Vern H. Vorhes of Nelsonville.
Mra eo Haseer hosted a Saturday afternoon event from 2 to 4 at her Franklin Street home for Becky Ann Th’s fourth birthday. Guests included Barbara Lee Pritchard Mary Pilen Clarence Coakley and many others. The pink and white decorations and refreshments created a festive atmosphere with games and contests for the children.
Fragmentary note records a past chiefa of the Poa ning with Mrs W J Scott at Poplar Breet. The blurred text offers few clear details beyond the names and location.
Miss Louise Pearce will entertain the Past Chiefs of the Pyrthian Sisters at her Popular Street home on Wednesday evening. The event gathers longtime leaders for an informal social and reunion.
A string of visitors and homecomings fill the week as Mr. and Mrs. A J Walker and son Billy of Detroit return to relatives in the city. Niagara guests include Mrs Far Baker and Mrs J J Shumaker of Lancaster. Several families from Columbus and Worthington areas also make the rounds visiting kin and attending reunions.
The Brown and Shaffer families held their ninth annual reunion at the Athens County Fair Grounds on September 2. Families presented a banner to the largest group, that of Mr. and Mrs. EB Oxley with 21 children and grandchildren. the second largest was that of W. H. Brown. A program featured Jim Ginley and an original song, with many members listed as attending from multiple towns and including officers elected for the year.
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