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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1929
Page
10
The State Department may seek indemnification for the deaths of Benjamin Hurwitz of Brooklyn and William Berman of Philadelphia and ten other American students killed in religious warfare in Palestine. Hurwitz,
Logan officials announced a playoff at 6:30 p m on Sept 11 at the fairgrounds ballpark to decide the second half pennant between Lutheran and Catholic teams tied with four wins and one loss. If the Catholics win a three game post season will begin the following Friday. Umpires Clyde Leverage chief with Sanderson Webb and Harbaugh for bases in a first time four man crew.
Funeral services were held at the family home on North Walnut Street at 2 30 p m for Mrs Nancy Lehman 85 widow of George D Lehman The death followed a long illness attributed to senility She was cared for by her daughter Miss Mary Lehman a local school faculty member Survivors include Howard of Columbus B P Lehman of Toledo another daughter and two other sons The Rev H L Geddes preached the sermon Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery
Sheriff and Mrs Lloyd return after a week with Glen Bicker in Kittaning Pa. Mr and Mrs Raymond Reddick back after visit with John and Ada Maye in Adrian Mich. Garrett Edgel reunion set for Rising Park Lancaster next Sunday. Many relatives urged to attend. Local weddings and court action noted with Ralph Collins pleading guilty to whisky possession, fined 150 dollars, jailed for nonpayment.
Funeral services were held in Athens for Henry Nero a 87 year old Negro formerly of Athens killed last Saturday in an auto accident near Monroe Michigan. Nero driven a new car from the factory to Columbus where he was employed as a butler. A passing car forced him off the road his car overturned and pinned him beneath it. Burial followed at West Union Street Cemetery with services at Mt Zion Baptist Church. He leaves his wife and his mother Mrs Sarah Nero and two brothers James of Athens and Frank currently unknown.
The note provides a word puzzle answer Full Fell Feed Peel Peal Meal and states eight U.S. presidents have belonged to the American Philosophical Society, the oldest learned society in America.
Logan report states 4-H club members in Hocking County receive extension office letters detailing exhibit requirements and delivery dates. Clothing exhibits go to courthouse on September 14 or 16 for judging before display at the fair. All other exhibits go to the fairgrounds on September 17 evening or 18 morning. classifications A BK C and D determine eligibility for awards.
Logan County attendance officer Newton Spencer reports 1928 29 certificates issued total 55 with 62 permanent. vacation certificates 18. The prior year 79 issued with 66 permanent. Girls received 16 certificates versus 82 previously as efforts intensify to limit issuance to essential cases.
H N Burgett of the South East Ohio Motor Club announced a national safety campaign joined by AAA clubs across the country. The plan includes a stricter license law, school patrols, safety education in curricula, adoption of a National Vehicle Code, and a Model Municipal traffic ordinance to standardize rules.
Logan Sept 4 After reviewing evidence in the case of Aert Karshnoer Sams Creek on trial for possessing property designed for liquor making Judge Whitcraft took the case under advisement A decision will be announced next Monday Officers displayed confiscated material including a complete still gas stoves pressure tank jugs and bottles A quantity of mash was produced as evidence Karshner was defended by Attorney Frank Redfern Adelphi
Ken Johnson, star pitcher for the Lutheran Junior baseball team, suffered an ankle injury Monday after jumping in a barn floor play area. He could miss one playoff game but is expected to play next Wednesday evening.
Athens City and General Health Commission records show nearly three quarters of 65 August cases involved children. Nurses aided in prenatal care, maternity cases, and vaccination efforts while samples from schools and private wells revealed water quality concerns.
Pleasant Valley notes on September 4 report Mr and Mrs Floyd Robinson and sons Raymond and Harry of Hamilton visiting FE A Dixon and wife. Also Mr and Mrs Felix Dorsty of Albany joined Mrs Francis Hanning for Sunday гостей.
Logan Sept 4 Court bailiff Thomas Collins, stricken with acute indigestion at the courthouse, was reported improving at his North Walnut Street home Tuesday afternoon. He had reported for duty as usual and was attended by Dr. J B Cherrington. Judge Harley M Whitcraft noted his condition at noon.
Movie comedian Al Bt. John said he would stay in the rock pile for life after being jailed in Los Angeles for failure to pay alimony. He blamed the Actors' Equity dispute for his loss of employment.
The Athens County W C T U chose officers at its September meeting at Helen Lawrence’s home 48 Franklin Avenue. A large delegation to the county convention in Nelsonville on September 12 was planned with state officer Mrs. H p Van Kirk as principal speaker. Elected officers include President Mrs Edyth Savier via President Mrs Edda Clark Recording Secretary Miss Smal McVay, Treasurer Mrs Mary EB Henry, Church Vice Presidents Christian Mrs Lydia Livingston First M F Mrs Cora Bechtold Presbyterian Mrs Lovinia Shane.
Athens Ohio hosts first Ohio Nye organization meeting with 50 members and relatives. JL Nye of Athens elected president, Dr Jane Nye Gilliford Pom ery is secretary, Doris Nye Woodworth treasurer, several vice presidents named. Members from multiple towns attended, plans set for yearly gatherings, letters of support read from distant members.
Laura C. Preston of Chicago joins Mr. and Mrs. Irving Drew of Portsmouth and William L. Nye president of the national organization with Addie Nye of Sandwich Massachusetts Jennie N. Knowles of Hartford Faith Moore Andrews and Mary K. Nye of Brooklyn in this list of affiliated members and places including New York Connecticut Massachusetts and Illinois.
August expenditures of the Athens City Department of Water totaled 977.24 with miscellaneous collections of 154.71. After unpaid invoices, cash available stood at 5508.06. Expenses included gas, 2.52. typewriter ribbon, 1. tolls and rentals, 11. partial salary, 87.94. welding and repairs, 928.00.
The August spending totals show various line items including salaries, repairs, freight, and gas with a final department total of 945.01 and remaining cash on hand 2 11%44. Other city expenditures include roof repairs street work and utility costs totaling 560.86 with a 452.48 available balance.
Total cash available for use is 2004.54 dollars with 2505.39 hand cash reported and no expenses listed for the department of main market roads gas excise tax.
September meeting of the K. T. Crossen Post of the American Legion will be held at 7 30 p m Wednesday at the American Legion home on South Court Street. Reports from Akron conventions will be given and new delegates chosen for the Louisville national meeting. Plans for remodeling the Legion home will be announced.
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