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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1932
Page
2
Meigs County Fair in Fomeroy faces rush as secretary Eldon Weeks notes preparations for September 14 15 1992. Delays followed a summer dispute over county funds with no official budget appropriation announced. Expected reduced admission may attract a large crowd though event details remain undecided.
Rhea Ann Gears, eight and a half pounds, born Thursday to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gears, represents the fifth generation of a Pomeroy Bend family. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Jay Myers of Pomeroy. Great grandparents include Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fultz of Middleport and Mrs. Taylor G. Petty of Middleport.
Probate court actions show administrators named for Rankin and Archer estates and guardianship accounts filed for Le vina Clouston Mary Hull and Gordon Caldwell. Wills admitted to probate include Sharpnack Feggin Archer. Inheritance tax findings list estates of Bradfield Grant and Shivlés with values noted. An order allowed ward expenditure up to 89 dollars annually for Calving Hackett.
In Pomeroy on Aug 27 after a three week pause, work restarted at the old Opera House. A pneumatic drill operates at the rear to loosen large rocks as dirt is cleared and blasting holes are prepared. Meanwhile teachers’ exams were held at Pomeroy High School under County Superintendent C O Chapman with few teachers participating.
A large crowd gathered at United Brethren Camp Grounds in New Haven W Va for the 220th anniversary reunion of the Roush and Avled Families of America. The morning featured the Michael Roush Memorial unveiling and speeches by Rev L L Roush and Dr Dwight J Roush with music by Ruth and Blair.
W S McDaniel, Civil War veteran and plasterer, died at his home in Olathe Colorado on Thursday. Former Meigs County resident, he lived with two sons Edmond and George and wife and two other children preceded him in death. Edmond served as city manager of Olathe. The family moved to Colorado for health reasons many years ago.
Aug 27 POMEROY Five of nine Meigs County cadets at the Royal Industrial School Lancaster appear on the honor roll for maintaining a clear court record of 60 days or more. Hendricks Higginbotham Shelby Scruggs and White named. Otler Donovan Frazier Brewer not listed. Two cadets Hendricks and White held the honor previously as well.
A large crowd gathered at Mrs. R. C. McBride’s home in South Fifth Avenue Middleport on Aug 27 to view the night blooming cactus. By midnight three large white waxy blooms opened on the four year old Knife Blade Cactus as more buds awaited.
POMEROY Aug 27 With the turn into the present century county officials began their terms in January Sheriff W W Willock Prosecuting Attorney H C Fish Infirmary Director J G Shannen The Sacred Heart Church was dedicated and notable locals died or married Beech Grove Cemetery hosts burials and local couples wed The Middleport to Racine Street railway project progressed with contracts Letting of contracts followed J Blackmore resigned deputy clerk of courts F Smith W oJ Bramlage led a plan to attract the Barelcoff Organ Works to Pomeroy
Misa Clara Downs of Dresden, 21, wed Arnold C. Hoffmen, 23, of Zanesville, Friday at 10 am at the Dixon home on First Avenue. The ceremony was by Rev. W. B. Patterson. Afterward the couple left for Zanesville to reside. Hoffmen is a nephew of the Dixon family. Funeral services for Mrs. George Parsons were held Friday at 2 pm at the Meath M E Church, burial in Hone Oak Cemetery near Ft. Pierce.
Rev J W Headley 85 Civil War veteran and active minister in Meigs County for 61 years assists at Free Methodist Church Laurel Cliff in a revival mission. He arrived from Cleveland and helped establish the first Free Methodist Church in the county.
Premium awards announced by judges for quilts, china painting, rugs, embroidery, and knitted items at Athens County Fair. Exhibitors include T. N. Hoover, Winnie Martin, Will Connett, Ethel Shott, B. L. Atkinson, Ida Lemley, Rob ert Tomkins, J. R. Harvey, and others from Athens and neighboring towns.
Ethel Shott, Ida Lemley, H L Atkinson, Robert Tompkins and many others compete in embroidery and sewing categories. Prizes include firsts for dresser sets, luncheon sets, and crochet. horticulture and painting displays also feature multiple locals with awards noted.
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