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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1921
Page
8
In Bend News the disclosure shows state aid payments to weak schools unpaid due to an unsigned bill by the speaker. Checks had been prepared for several counties and mailed, with Meigs County schools to receive 53 408 dollars allocated across Ville Rural, Falls, Rutland village, Rutland, Tuppers Plains, Creater, and Pleasant View, awaiting House reconvening.
Fragmentary figures show village accounts for Middleport and Pomeroy with several dollar amounts listed such as 6972.69 and 2056.36 amid garbled text and stray place names including Syracuse Salisbury and Raints.
A party of 25 including officers and stockholders will travel from here on April 12 aboard a chartered Pullman car for a six day trip to a property in northwestern Oklahoma to observe a major salt production development by the Oklahoma Pure Salt Company, a corporation with local citizen ownership.
Tuesday afternoon Conductor Raymond Lovicy of Middleport was aboard a street car when it passed a scene. Details are incomplete and authorities continue to investigate the incident and any injuries or damages reported.
A Y M C A member in Middleport jumped from a moving car to run an errand and was struck by a passing auto. He suffered severe cuts to the face and neck but narrowly survived the crash.
The funeral for Karl Petrel 53 a Racine truck gardener is held at his residence with Rev Pilchard officiating. Burial follows at Greenwood Cemetery. He leaves a wife a son Ben three sisters and a brother. Petrel died Sunday due to diabetes. He supplied garden truck to many families in Pomeroy through local stores.
Fire engulfs the Hetzel Furniture Store auto truck on the Clifton levee after unloading furniture. The driver jumped to safety, leaving behind his coat and cargo while the truck burned. the loss was partially covered by insurance.
Legal difficulties arising from interference by the wife of Louis Daniels, deceased, who had separated before war, may prevent bringing his remains to Middleport for burial. The body will arrive in Hoboken New Jersey on April 7. If interference prevails the body may be laid to rest in Arlington Military Cemetery near Washington. Efforts are under way to resolve the matter and bring the dead patriot home to his native town.
Del Grimes of Rutland is seriously ill with sleeping sickness at his brother’s home in Columbus. He is the youngest brother of Flora Talbott and G W Martin of Athens.
Mrs J W Glover of Middleport has been convalescing at Holzier hospital Gallipolis after a serious operation. She was brought home this week and is improving nicely.
Mrs. T. F. Lewis hosted the Literary club Wednesday afternoon. Miss Frances Hunker, Josephine Williams, and Clarice Giles spent the weekend at Columbus as guests of Miss Phyllis King and attended The Follies. Colonel Gilmore traveled from Columbus a few days ago to pay a social call.
Tonight the Opera House drew a capacity audience to watch Galvani the hypnotist and mind reader. He impressed and mystified spectators with astonishing feats and claimed to wield great power over the mind. Last night’s show featured boys and men on stage and impressed many. he closes tonight with new feats and promises the strongest performance yet.
Rutland Tom Johnson of Athens and his sister from Columbus visited local folks. Dr. Lasher returned from Vin ton county with tonsillitis. P. M. Fink sprained his knee in the mine but is improving. R. H. Williams of Salem spent the weekend with relatives. A daughter was born to Dr. and Mrs. Myron Bing ham. The Grueser building nears occupancy by G. T. Musser for a first class restaurant. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Haybron ce last Thursday. Clel Spires builds a residence and garage near the depot. Hon. R. B. Carson is home during recess until April 18. C. A. Swick’s residence narrowly escaped a fire. lamp explosion caused damage. A. W. Jackson returns from Mt. Vernon where he is in rubber business. May friends and relatives of Mrs. Hoppess attended her birthday. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Schmoll and daughter visited H. P. Skinner family. Mrs. Thomas Walton returned from Gallipolis hospital and is improving. Mrs. Will Plummer and daughter Marjorie spent part of last week at Wellston. Ralph Parlette will present the final lyceum program Tuesday evening April 12. L. T. Williamson began a new garage on Salem street. A pediatric parent-teacher association meeting at the auditorium was well attended with a short program and homework reports. Rev James S. McGaw of the National Reform Association spoke at the M. E. church Sunday morning.
In Columbus on April 6 a rider identified as Williams was severely injured after his motorcycle crashed and he fell into a pile. Police and rescue crews responded to the scene to transport him for medical care.
E B Lynch of Brooklyn visits sister Mrs J P Rice. Miss Lillie Huber, formerly of Middleport, calls on relatives in town. An unnamed man plans an extended visit with siblings in Indiana and a sister in Utah.
Andrew Peyton, once of Harrisonville, left for Mason City four years ago to seek opportunity. He was seen returning to Harrisonville this week to buy his father’s former home and reside there. He profited $300 from selling his Mason City purchase. the second property remains unsold. A Pomeroy businessman married forty years has lived in twenty different houses over time.
English researchers report that even a tiny obstruction such as snow blown into a shotgun muzzle can cause the weapon to explode when discharged. The finding highlights safety concerns for handling firearms and the need for regular inspection of barrels and muzzles.
Secretary Herbert Hoover met April 5 with big business leaders to map tariffs. Farmers push for protective duties on agricultural products while manufacturers fear loss of foreign markets. A coordinated campaign by the United States Chamber of Commerce seeks to balance the interests, with advisory panels to coordinate industry-wide efforts.
An April 6 report describes an economic triangle in Chicago where contractors material men and labor tie up 100 million dollars in building plans. Architect Ernest R. Graham calls for price reductions and harmony to move work forward.
Latrobe A H Huggins left Monday for Athens to work with the Athens Lumber Company. Mildred Fitch returned to Ohio University. Ad Russell and family and Gene Dixon of Fairview visited Vern Dixon's home. O F Larson of Hatfield Ark. stayed a night with E D Morrison. Mrs Bailey and children of Athens visited Brady Lemaster's home. E D Morrison visited T E Fitch. Sara Shanks visited her sister Mrs James Thompson in Chillicothe. Ivory Dunfee of Toledo visited near here. Raymond Dixon and family and his mother Mrs Laura Dixon of Athens came Sunday. era Dixon visited at her brother’s home. Mrs BE D Morrison and daughter Grace spent over Sunday with friends in Marietta. Sara Guthrie of Athens visited Harvey Carlton. Mabel Hornsby of Stewart spent the weekend near here. Sherman Self of Toledo visits the area. Thomas and Lydia Gardner were guests of Nanna Safreed and Theresa Dinsmore. O F Larson spent Sunday at Harry Carlton's home. Frank Tucker and family of Cincinnati Hill spent last Sunday at Claude Conklin's home.
An unidentified man leaped 75 feet from near the center of the high level bridge in Cleveland to Merwin Street below and died instantly. Police and bystanders investigated the death as a suicide or accidental fall.
In Winston Salem on April 6, Babe Ruth looms as the marquee attraction while the Yankees and Robins push attendance records. The Atlanta game was halted twice as spectators hurled cushions, marking a volatile scene during the ardent exhibition swing.
Murray City residents return from visits in Illinois and Buchtel while Athens relatives attend emergencies. Local ministers hosted an all day meeting with Nel sonville and Marietta district guests and Prof Stailey address. Construction proceeds on Main street as homes and the Eagle Hotel receive updates.
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