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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1931
Page
2
Christmas poultry receipts improved over Thanksgiving as reported by a Hartley staff correspondent. The text notes society and locals engagement and mentions classified advertising channels in The Messenger. Contacts for circulation and classified ads include John Sauvage.
A large poultry shipment departed Pomeroy Bend on the Liberty bound for Pittburgh holiday markets. From Ya Beesie poultry house came 150 coops of turkeys and a large quantity of picks, with turkey prices around 28 cents, stronger than Thanksgiving. Another 566 coops left Saturday morning, with 1 800 coops expected to arrive in Pittsburgh Monday evening. Additionally a Cross:bivean fishks purchase and yearly Yeager flock anecdotes underscore market trends, while beans and meats adjust prices down from wartime levels.
Ida Price sues Crosby Price for divorce alleging cruelty and property disputes after a 1927 Columbus marriage. A temporary injunction blocks disposal of farm assets as alimony and custody questions arise. Emma Partlow files for divorce from Luther H. Partlow over abuse and support claims, seeking custody of four children with a restraining order granted. Harvey French, Meigs County probation officer, to manage the Meigs Chick Hatchery after retirement.
Pomeroy reports dense fog on the Ohio River delaying boats and forcing motorists to creep along. Old mariners recall hours of wandering without landmarks while a famed captain could back a ferry in thick weather by wheel revolutions. The piece also notes local social news and a charity fiddlers contest in Middleport with multiple residents mentioned.
Excitement rose in Pomeroy when Mrs John Wolt cried pocketbook stolen. Sheriff Tracy and deputies detained several bystanders and searched them without luck. A man later claimed finding the bag on a store counter nearby and said it was dropped there.
The Magnolia Temple Pythian Sisters held a Yuletide gathering at the Knights of Pythias hall with Christmas ties a gift exchange and a program of recitations songs and instrumental music. Children received candy sacks and presents from the tree lunch followed as baskets for the poor were prepared by lodge members who each brought fruit for distribution.
Middleport residents will attend a Christmas program titled Christmas at Grandpa's at the Baptist Church. Mr and Mrs Paul Smart guide an inexperienced but capable family in a heartwarming pageant featuring two sons and wives, a widowed daughter and grandchildren. Santa is expected to arrive despite the country setting, with the program starting at 7 o'clock.
Athens County officials plan to seek renomination and reelection as filing for May primaries nears. With 40 to 50 candidates expected, races include two county commissioner seats, sheriff, treasurer, recorder, surveyor, clerk, and legislative seats. Incumbents Johnson and Bollo likely run. Wayne Wingett faces no major opposition. Doctor LeFever announces Senate bid. S. Mardis seeks a fourth General Assembly term.
Figures from Ohio Penitentiary show prisoners eat about 1 000 000 pounds of meals yearly with meal checks at 7 cents each. Annual food value reaches $300 000, large items being meat and bread. About 120 000 pounds of steer beef and 100 000 pounds each of bacon and flour used yearly.
Edwin Cook longtime Middleport businessman and early Butler Township teacher dies after a long illness. He helped found Meigs Grocery Company and ran a wholesale seed and feed store. Survived by a widow and children in Charleston Chicago Rutland Masterville and Circleville. funeral Monday at home with Rev Patterson and former pastor Bess Hichinger.
Washington publisher Edward B McLean faced a divorce case revealed in District of Columbia court. A Christmas gift package contained a letter thanking the recipient for the gift and a citation for contempt of court. Justice Wheat issued the citation after the tale was recounted.
A 17-year-old desperado dubbed two guns and pursued by a large armed posse in the woods south of here is captured after allegedly killing a state trooper. Authorities describe a tense chase and swift seizure to prevent further harm.
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