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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1930
Page
2
A. Hartley staff correspondent reports from Pomeroy Bend Meigs County asking readers to call 400 to share society items. The notice promotes the Messenger circulation and requests community participation in newspaper service and delivery.
In Pomeroy, six o clock Sunday morning a large car carried men claiming to be Bill Haig or Hayes and Witty Amos. They ate breakfast, paid a hefty bill, and boasted of a Cincinnati appearance then planned a Washington visit by sundown. Local language suggests they were jokers but convincing in their talk.
County Treasurer Roush reports double shifts and Sunday work to complete tax books by December 15. Delays in budget preparation and late start may push collection beyond the legal deadline. Past Chiefs elect new officers at K of P Hall with 21 members present.
The final covered bridge at Kene Meliss County has been replaced by steel structures. Nearby Gallix County retains many such bridges, while most crossings in Galtig Counts have vanished or been replaced.
In December the rabbit fever continues threatening orchards and vegetable crops. Farmers in the wooded country must organize to fight a rapidly multiplying pest. Rabbits damage young fruit trees bark and stems and eat tender vegetation including cabbages. Some residents advocate hunting spurred by fears of widespread damage.
Christmas cheer shines along the Ohio River front as shop windows glow with festive displays. residents anticipate St Nicholas visits and busy buying, while postoffice workers prepare for Christmas mail surges and possible delivery delays.
Bids are to be received by the Post Office Department in Washington until 4:55 p.m. January 29 for carrying mail from Athens to Glouster each morning and from Millfield to Glouster in the afternoons. Mail runs daily except Sundays and seven holidays. Departure times: Athens 6:35 a.m. to Glouster 7:30 a.m. and Millfield 5:10 p.m. to Glouster. bid pay is $375.
Dick Wiley known as The Lonely Troubadour on WAIU has been off Monday nights for a month after trips with American Insurance Union officials and entertaining at their banquets. He will resume a Monday schedule tonight on WALU from 8 20 to 6s o'clock. A Thea Chapter 0. I. S. regular meeting is planned for Tuesday night at the Wasehte Hall.
Local creditor of HR G Rhinchard and a member of a Muspuy Chy branch requests publication. A bankruptcy referee, George J. Buter of Chillicethe, will oversee the sale of assets. The petition and sale action were set for a specific afternoon hearing by Mr. Buver.
Officers will be elected by the Odd Fellows Encampment at the 7. 0. C. F. Hall Tuesday night with expected good turnout. Ben Raley and daughter Pearl Murdocci joined him in Columbus where he has worked during the summer and plan to live. Guests hosted by Mr and Mrs John B Suiff included Selbert Luff of Wilmington, Mr and Mrs Girard lower and baby of Wooster, and in-laws E Jones and son David of Bridgeport.
At Pine Grove Church near Neage Settlement to Cheer Street, Jed Van Meter died when a floor section collapsed during his funeral. The four‑step vestibule church held about fifty, but 409 attended the service. A rescue effort followed as the crowd remained inside and the floor gave way, leading to exits blocked by debris. The tragedy prompted investigations and reflected broader flood damages in the area.
Fragmentary notes describe errant contact, shifting personnel, and a failed attempt at a world frees record after Mouram left. Erland pine forage crew activity is mentioned with references to refactoring and a lost record.
Ohio farmers shift stance on dairy industry amid price declines for dairy cows and cattle. Ohio Farm Bureau Bureau director Carl J West notes dairy prices have fallen from 816 a year ago. Hog prices remain comparatively favorable but overall livestock values weaken.
Fragmentary report states Ms Albert Belbert was killed by her 14-year-old son in Nye G0ifard. Hamilton County officials indicate a murder and tragic outcome, with no immediate statement from authorities. The incident lacks clear details on location and motives due to damaged text.
Officers were elected for the ensuing year at Neo St. Alfodge No 27 Pride of Ohio. Seated were Mrs Warren Trudabheston as presiding officer, Aree Frew Mourning as vice, Mrs C Po Stith as recording secretary, Mrs M J McCarty as treasurer, Mrs James Steveny as olaeham, Mrs Jessie Simsbury as gale, Mrs T F Ferenseo as seruner, and Mrs A T Beaver as conductress. The slate was approved at the first meeting in January.
Birthday announcements describe several individuals with unclear spellings and locations, mentioning dates and local streets but names are garbled. The piece references a Mrs Fayot and Clara Lawse among others, with scattered street references.
The report outlines cattle prices for calves and dairy cattle, with cost data across the Corn Belt. It notes farming activity and animal sales, including pigs, sheep, and poultry, and references government and market-price figures from recent sales and averages.
Willan W L Conneth will be installed worshipful master of Paramiothia Gouge No. 23 FB DALM at the Masonic Temple meeting Tuesday. Newly elected officers to be initiated include Bert C Rhodes senior warden Cassius Atkinson junior warden Charles J Cameron steward James A Palmer secretary Gleny G Staneart senior deacon I J Huffman junior deacon.
The article reports a church council decision excluding Lindsey amid debates on a proposed marriage pact involving contraception and child prevention. It notes bishops defending the proposal as a grave mistake and discusses social and religious backlash, including charges of political manipulation and scandal.
Fragmented text discusses fortifications and safety concerns with military or medical context. References to weapons, enemies, and tragic outcomes obscure specifics. Contains numerous garbled phrases and inconsistent terms, limiting coherent reconstruction of event, place, or date.
A man seized an oak table during a bishop's prayers and shouted demands for justice as detectives restrained him. He was held incommunicado for about 30 minutes, then booked and released with attorney plans to press legal action against the bishop.
A letter of appreciation from Mrs. Della Ator to Dr. H. D. Lawhead mentions a twenty six year Silver Anniversary edition of The Messenger. The note praises former Athens residents and recalls Dr. Lawhead’s visits to Meigs County and Athens, noting past ties and shared history.
On his farm at Summerhill Yi PD Van Matter saw a giant pumpkin surge to life, reaching a five foot circumference and weighing around 240 pounds. The unusual yield arose from a penipt mishap and grew despite intentions not to cultivate pumpkins.
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