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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1932
Page
2
Village meeting discusses flooding Pomeroy Athletic Field behind Junior High School to create skating on the river site. Officials weigh safety concerns as residents urge action, with the town council to decide after a formal board review.
A garbled notice outlines an event where thieves plan a charity bake sale to aid local families on Thursday. The plan includes four stages and treats, with expectations tied to support for a community drive later this year.
Meigs County commissioners inspect the Meigs County Children’s Home after reports of extensive mine damage under the building. Superintendent Marvey Eastmar described serious damage and possible collapse risks if the mine remains active. Commissioner Bisgram accompanied the group and noted substantial structural danger. further action is expected at tomorrow’s meeting.
H B Angel dies Sunday afternoon on Sycamore Street. Funeral services set for 2 oclock today with Rev Stewart officiating. He is survived by his mother and one other.
The Ladies Auxiliary of Drew Webster Post plans a special meeting this evening shifting from the regular time to arrange a Christmas box packing. Proceeds and gifts will support World War veterans at the Ohio state facilities in Columbus and Athens and the Gallipoli survivors.
The couple Tae Fomery and Behe M-Coar wed at a Justice of Peace in France. The groom and bride began their married life, planned a one week honeymoon, and then returned to their home.
A Friday night meeting at Der BB Har Heevie Grange will feature a literary program. A light supper will be served after the event and guests are invited to attend.
In Middleport the Church of Christ held its annual Gift Day during December to collect gift packages for distribution to members and families. The service featured a heated choir and a Christmas sermon on Giving by Rev. F. Gerder. A meeting was set for Wednesday afternoon to prepare baskets for delivery.
In Middleport a Christmas notice notes Mrs Beth Saunders aged 95, admired for her quilted pastels. The piece features embroidered pink flowers and a Satterfly design, crafted over many years and displayed at the home of Mr and Mrs Wills D. Aleshire.
Plans for food baskets and a community toy giving in Gallipolis show joint church efforts led by Tom L of St. Peter's Episcopal. About 300 baskets are expected with contents uniform across churches Grace Methodist First Baptist St Peter's Episcopal St Louis Catholic First Presbyterian and Mission committees. Distribution by city trucks Saturday and toy distribution at the park 7 pm aided by local Scout groups. Donations requested from residents.
Gallipolis article notes the Eight Legion District plans a state boxing championships for amateur boxers. C W Bingie, district chairman, urges the 23 posts to decide this week if entries will be made and outlines eliminations by county and district.
Gallia Academy Blue Devils defeated the Bidwell Porter Pirates 4-3 in a free scoring men’s contest at the Washington Auditorium. Brothers led Gallia with 17 points from seven field goals and three free throws. Gallia Academy girls beat Bidwell Porter 22-21 as Kathryn Lutz coached the visiting team. Both squads schedule another game during Christmas vacation against alumni teams on Tuesday night December 27.
Sheriff Charles H. Swanson investigates a Centerville grocery theft from John W. Davis General Store. Entry was through a rear window and groceries valued at nearly nothing were loaded into a rear car.
Gallia County receives its first snow plow under the Brown supervision to keep state highways clear. Bert Brown procured the vehicle last week and a three-man crew will continue sand hauling to create safe spreading piles for icy and snowy roads.
Packet lines report steamer movements at Gallipolis with four barges of Pittsburgh steel products on the Steel City and a James Ramsay move to Marietta for winter quarters. DL T Lane carries 17 barges down river to Cincinnati and Louisville while Den E Sullivan sails up with empty gasoline barges for Kanawha River reload at Cabin Creek.
City Fire Department responded to a small blaze at the Jeffers residence on Eastern Avenue in Maple Shade. Firefighters extinguished the fire before arrival and damage was slight.
The Beltonian Club, a group of men aged 18 to 35, was formed at the First Baptist Church on Friday night to foster discussion on contemporary issues and promote civil dialogue.
Mitchell Minnis a 2 year old farmer from Vinton and Cieo Miller 21 daughter of Huxton Miller from Vinton were issued a marriage license by Judge J. S. Clark on Monday.
Temporary injunction issued by Judge W R White to David Brennan and four others halting county road assessments on Section 7 land near Centerside for bond construction. Plaintiffs allege assessments by Jackson County for Section D No 3007 were illegally placed without notice and lack authority. Names of plaintiffs and assessed amounts listed. several heirs of farms involved. Also reports on a stolen car recovered, hospital admissions, and a sidewalk accident in Gallipolis.
The note references Moe Alestire and his parents Mr and Mrs Herter of Chambers along with Mrs Saunders of South Third Avenue. It notes a change occurring after the fall or fret of the year when something will be taken to the Aleshiga common street Ris Grande. Friends claim she made the year without glasses.
Racine Texas residents expressed appreciation for Pomeroy Fire Department's aid at the Beegie residence fire weeks ago. A village check for 35 dollars was received and given to Dana L. Roush, theacting fire chief, with thanks from the town.
Joe Cur tie died in Pittsburgh as of Sunday at the Marine Hospital in Pittsburgh. A brother L. Carta of South Third Avenue left for Pittsburgh on receiving the news and will remain there after the funeral. J. J. Cortio is the only surviving relative. the deceased was unmarried.
Mr and Mrs Joe Cochran report the marriage of their niece Teresa Johnson. Jesse Call and Pearl Street are mentioned regarding related reports. Frank Fugate and James Borhanan visited Rocky Glenn Sanitarium for a short time with family members undergoing treatment. Devil Matthews visited Pt Pressant. The Liberty Theater reopened after repairs. Mrs Glades Lambert Hughes and daughter Marjorie visited Mrs Robert Hurkes in Athens. Mrs Hughes plans surgery at Gallipeits hospital. Mrs Victoria Blaine of Washington DC spent the day with sister in law Mrs S.
In Gallipolis on December 2, Roma Stewart administrator of Robert K. Stewart's estate sues Thomas V. McCumber of Whitesville for 825000 claiming a fatal auto crash at Third Avenue and Pine Street last spring. The case was settled out of court and dismissed without record. a manslaughter indictment against McCumber was nolled.
Pret and Mrs Higgins depart Monday for East Palestine to spend Christmas with Mrs Higgins' parents. Luke Seden's serious hotel injury worsened yesterday. Albert Merriman returned from Harvard to spend holidays with his parents. Mrs Boyd Cherry from New York arrived to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Halliday for several days.
Real estate transfers recorded include H C Johnston assignee to Sonora Phillips for lots 241-242 Gallipolia J F Chick to Stelle Momingue for 22 acres in Addison Township A J Forth to James Forth for 49.61 acres in Clay Township Mollie North et al to James Forth for 41.62 acres in Clay Township Mary Shamblin et al to W F Deem for lot 10 Kananga and Elizabeth Morgan to Stella V Mohr for a lot in Gallipolis. City firefighters responded to Robert Henke residence on First Avenue where smoke filled the home from an open grate causing minor damage. Three judgments against Ernest W Day and Bertha Day of Swen Creek were entered by Judge W R White with Day Store debts to Welch Chemical Co amounting to 180 dollars and related cross petitions awarding 78 and 4606 dollars to W E Day and Rose Day respectively on a real estate mortgage.
In Gallipolis on December 2 the two day Lee Sives perjury trial incurred total costs of 3217.0 excluding jury fees. State witnesses were paid 190.60 and defense witnesses 1178. Walter Boyd, father in law, was brought from the Big Penitentiary to testify, adding to defense costs.
Musical comedy It Is Bride completes a New York run after more than a year by marrying Robert Webt-Peploe of Baltimore.
Eb Blaine reports Mr and Mrs J H Mouléen and Mr and Mrs John Dixon spent Sunday in West Columbia with Mrs Dixon's mother. Gene Gardner visits Rutland this week to stay with grandparents Mr and Mrs George Gardner.
Mrs W Decker and daughters Elizabeth and Genevieve of Racine are spending today in Parkersburg. Mr and Mrs Owen Watson of Racine Road spent Monday with the former’s mother Mrs David Watson of Pomeroy.
Chauncey Dec 3 Coach Paul A Theisen awarded 27 letters to Chauncey Dover High Blue Devils undefeated football team. Named players include Guerre Teagherty Captain Smith Shafer Gardner Nye Dew Kollister Tracy Stalder Stewart. juniors Brown soph Earich. manager listed CHAUNCET. Also local society notices and visits from Holt Courtney Albany Barberton Flint and Columbus appointments noted.
Sixteen mines were active Monday with fourteen slated for work today in Chauncey district. The pits named include Chauncey No. 3, Poston No. 6, No. 219, Hocking, Lubrig, Kimberly, and Lick.
Mr and Mrs Carl Keirns married at McConnelsville last Monday were honored guests at a 6 o'clock chicken dinner given by Mr and Mrs G B Keirns. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Bert Smith of Morgan County and the groom is youngest son of Marvin Keirns of Sand Ridge. Guests included Mr and Mrs Walter Keirns and three week old bride and groom.
An old home remedy claims rapid cough relief by mixing Pinex with a pint of water and a two cup sugar syrup. The ad promises one will save money and gain quick relief by loosening phlegm and clearing membranes, with a money back guarantee.
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