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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1930
Page
3
Nelsonville York Township page item asks readers to telephone Your News contact C. H. Bartlett and to use 412 W for service. Classified ads should be directed to Mrs Inez J. Evans at 824-3 and 412 W for circulation.
Nelsonville on September 29 the Scouters' Council was formed to direct Scouting with active leaders. Edward Howe was named president L V Powell vice president and W Mender secretary treasurer. All three troops will be represented and a District Rally is planned for November 32 with next week’s planning.
The Faithful Workers' Class of the Methodist Sunday School met Friday evening at Mrs. George Evans’s Walnut Street home. Mrs. Kreppel led the devotion, reports were heard, a contest on Age entertained, and Mrs. Evans gave a humorous reading. Guests included Mrs. Maggie Monks and Mrs. Bess Higgins among others.
Funeral services were held for Rosamond Stump four months old the daughter of Mr and Mrs George Stump after a long illness. The burial took place at Asbury Cemetery following services at the Carbondale Church.
Nelsonville police arrested John McGuire on a intoxication charge after a disturbance on Chestnut Street. McGuire, already fined $100 for dynamiting fish, refused payment and was jailed. Charles Smith, from Bone Hollow, pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined or jailed after a failed shoplift probe. Linzy Shafer, an ex soldier from Noble County, was escorted to the county line after a Bay Rum drink incident.
Dr. Walker's Old Timers tied Longstreth 1 to 1 on the Buchtel grounds Friday evening when rain ended the game. Estel Crabtree and William Taylor powered the Vets battery while Clarey and Dawley did the heavy work for Longstreth. Crabtree, from the Columbus Senators, may play the rest of the year with the Old Timers. The Vets’ next game is scheduled for Tuesday against Floodwood on Buchtel grounds. The Old Timers lost to The Plains 6 to 4 last Tuesday.
Nelsonville on September 22 reports Police Chief George Bateman denying a circulating rumor that he was fatally shot in a pistol duel with bandits. He said the claim is false and noted many inquiries from Athens and other points in the county.
Mr and Mrs Sam Starkey and others attended services at First Christian Church in Pomeroy with Rev George Ashton of Columbus conducting special services. Guests later shared dinner at Eugene Brickles home. Numerous visits span Columbus Cleveland Somerset Bremen Lancaster Athens Moundsville and Coal counties with family and friends.
Miss Fanny Mulligan spends the week in Middletown as a guest of Glen Mulligan and family. Allison Bowers of Columbus visits relatives here. Mrs. Gay Aumiller and Carrie Cox return from Buffalo after visiting John Cox, en route guests of Mrs. Sam Harney in Columbus. Geneva Lamb and daughter visit relatives in the city. Ralph Orr returns to Columbus after seeing Jessie and Freda Smith. Dr. Jay Hoodlet and Stuart Hoodlet travel to Philadelphia for the world series and to visit friends and relatives including Robert Veon Lorain and Charles Kennard. T. Rosser returns from Columbus. Rosser and E. E. Rosser drive to Columbus to bring her home. Delbert Davis and son Paul visit Will Robertson in Columbus. George Beagle returns to Walbridge after visiting his family. Hannah Parry, E. Foss, Lulu Parry and Charles Parry are guests of Thomas Longstaff's family in Middleport.
Nelsonville September 29 The Pastime Theater debuts the RCAF Photophone sound system this evening after remodeling following an earlier fire that damaged prior equipment. An enlarged projection booth and new side-wall paneling and seat covers enhance the theater’s appeal.
Doanville School reports total enrollment of 115 pupils and only two days of absence during September. The result is an exceptionally high attendance rate for the month.
Charles W. Bumgardner died suddenly at his Columbus garage and was buried in Greenlawn Cemetery after funeral services at Pilgrim Holiness Church led by Rev. Shearer. Survived by wife Eleanor Keasey Bumgardner, son Clarence, and daughters Gladys Van Dyke and Jessie Dennis Co. Relatives include Mary Keasey and extended Keasey family.
The Blue Division led by captain Mrs Tra Cunningham won the Blue and Gold contest among Pleasant View Temple No. 185 Pythian Sisters Chauncey. The Gold Division led by Mrs Donald Henry will banquet the Blue Division Tuesday evening. A temple meeting under Mrs Floyd Linscott will plan the home talent play.
Ag nes Burson of Millfield was honored on her birthday as neighbors held a surprise gathering Sunday. A picnic dinner followed by cake baked by Mrs Borham and ice cream, with twenty two attendees including six children.
Chauncey, Sept 29 The body of James William Perry died Saturday in Sheltering Arms Hospital after injuries from a coal fall in Mine No. 25 of the New York Coal Company at Chauncey where he worked as a leader. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10 am at Salem Church conducted by Rev. Guss Graham. Burial follows in the church cemetery. Survived by his wife Elizabeth Ray Perry, a foster daughter Mrs Henry Morgan, Chauncey, and two brothers.
Chauncey residents plus Ogg and Totman families from Millfield Athens Huntington and Pittsburgh attended Broadwell homecoming. Mrs Ogg and daughter Mary performed a duet on stage. Alex Root former Plains School superintendent gave an address. Ceota Brill chaired arrangements with Freda Nice as secretary treasurer. Large attendance reported.
The Church of Christ Chauncey announces a business meeting at 7 o'clock Wednesday evening. Officers will be elected and other important business discussed. All church members are urged to attend.
Guss Graham of Chauncey was injured at Mine No. 25 Chauncey when a mine car wheel crushed his left great toe on Saturday. He received treatment for the injury.
Mrs M B Tucker and family from Chauncey visit Mountville Morgan County on Sunday afternoon to attend the funeral services for Doris Irene Hambel infant daughter of Mr and Mrs George Hambel of Wrightstown.
Cash P. Woods lifelong resident and merchant of The Plains dies after illness. Funeral held Saturday at Plains M E Church with Rev. Earl Cowan and Rev. L H Stanley officiating. Burial in Hocking cemetery. Survived by wife, three nephews, a brother and several sisters.
Rosa mond Marie Stump four months old died at home in Carbondale. Funeral rites were held at Carbondale Church with burial at Asbury. William Perry, died Saturday in Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens from a mine injury. funeral set for Tuesday at Salem Church. Burial follows. Dry weather reduces larders and home canning this season. Corn and tomatoes show varied yields in the region north of Athens toward Columbus.
Motorists returning from trips report continued drought in this section of Ohio though early month rains improved fall pastures. Farmers say the earth remains parched, corn is largely cut and shocked with smaller than usual yields, and silo filling has continued as alfalfa grows in favored spots.
As President Hoover departs Washington this autumn to tour multiple cities, Colonel Edward Starling, veteran White House secret service operative, will head security. Starling coordinates with local police in each visiting city.
Central Grade School of Athens reports a total enrollment of 222 for 1990-81, down from 246 the previous year. Grade breakdown lists first 35, second 0, third 35, fourth 35, fifth 34, six TF 20, mix A 33. West Side School shows 92 pupils and Maat Side School totals 267 with 134 boys and 133 girls.
Charles Heinie Wagner has resigned as manager of the Boston Red Sox, announced by officials of the American League club.
The Broadwell School reports September attendance for students across grades one through eight. Second grade includes Vera Tabler Ward White Irene White Daniel King Ernest Driggs. third grade Nadine Brawley George King Geneva Nice James Driggs Juanetta White. fourth grade Rhea Driggs Gerald Driggs Maxine Sprouse Leatie White Harold Harkins. fifth grade Ethel King Ida May White. sixth grade Bury White. seventh grade Ewell Tabior Lena Sprouse Christopher White. eighth grade Hoyt Driggs Richard White Clarence White Sylvia McDante James Harkins.
Susan Caldwell 88 died at her brother Alex Caldwell's home Sunday night. She was daughter of Francia Caldwell, a Carthage Township pioneer, born in the township. She leaves three nieces and two nephews. Funeral at Carthage Presbyterian Church Wednesday at 10:80 with Rev Sterrington of Batavia officiating. burial in church cemetery.
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