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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1932
Page
2
Four local businesses Sugar Run Flour Mill Fugate Cash Grocery Pomeroy Bargain House Guth Whitlock Bakery funded a cabinet radio for the Meigs County Children’s Home. Remaining donations will buy loudspeakers for the boys and girls apartments as Christmas gifts.
POMEROY Dec 28 Announcement of Perry Riggs of Flat Woods Bedford Township as deputy clerk of courts has been made by Horton Brown who will assume office January 3. Riggs is a young married man and a Columbus business college graduate.
A Christmas gift from Mrs. Sally Greene of Philadelphia to Meigs County Children's Home supports playground equipment for the orphans. Mr. Adam Bird recalled their connection and urged opportunity for orphans, noting a 30 dollar check arrived December 23 for gifts. Various local relatives visited or mailed greetings as the community recalled the former ward.
December 28 Captain McDermitt aged 4 is reported critically ill at the home of his daughter Mrs Hawkins on South Second Avenue. He is described as an old time river man and the father of Mrs Leota Schreiner and Mrs C F Hawkins.
Dr. W E Stansbury longtime local druggist in Middleport Southeastern Ohio has been seriously ill since Sunday night at his South Third Avenue home He showed slight improvement on Tuesday according to reports from the community broke latest health update despite unknown exact diagnosis and residence details
In Meigs County probate court at Pomeroy on December 2, the estate of Ann Walter with a net value of 15883.06 was taxed 709.40 for inheritance. Tax will be paid in equal shares by Elizabeth Walter Burnap and Mary Walter. Several estates were found not subject to tax, including Ellen Hysell 226 gross value, David S. Holter 2300, Samuel M. Gainer 6821.35, Lena Alkire 275. The Catherine O Neil will probate was filed, witnesses Hayman heard, and further action deferred. Robert E. Torrence estate sale was approved and confirmed.
In Pomeroy on December 28, four marriage licenses were issued in Meigs County probate court. The couples are James A. Welsh and Frances O. Ball both of Harrisonville. Loyd Nelson and Julia Clouse of Rutland. Kenneth Ralph of Cheshire and Marie Fife of Middleport. W. R. Lange of Ravenswood West Virginia wed Nola Pibbee of Racine.
Needy families in Middleport received 170 baskets of food from the Middleport Relief Association for Christmas. Volunteers delivered baskets and toys Saturday night, then Santa helped hand out candy apples and oranges to children at Mill Street square before the scheduled treat time.
The ceremony took place at St Paul Lutheran Church in Pomeroy. Miss Helen Dorst, 26, daughter of Mrs. William F. Dorst, West Main, taught home economics at Middleport High after graduating from Pomeroy High School in 194. James N. Dobbie, 27, a salesman from Hoboken New York, attended with his parents who traveled from New York City for the event. A simple family ceremony was observed.
Pomeroy reports fewer automobile accidents occur during snowy icy spells than in dry warm weather. Leo Phillips of the Columbus Police Force notes Columbus ranks high in auto facilities and says accidents were lower during the recent icy period. He and Mrs. Phillips and their son visited relatives here Tuesday.
In Middleport on December 28 a holiday piano recital was held at 3 pm at Mrs. Louise Grant's home at South Sixth Avenue and Main Street. Participating children included Barbara Root, Billy Root, Helen Jane Root, Norma Jean French, Nelle Childs, Gene Harris, Allen Bradford, Charles Brooks, Jane Stansbury, Alice Louise Lama, and Ruth Entsminger. The event concluded with a performance of Silent Night led by Charles Brooks on guitar and refreshments were served by Mrs. Grant.
Harrisonville on Christmas Day witnessed the marriage of Frances Olive Ball to James Arthur Welsh at the Harrisonville Presbyterian Church. Rev. I T Spencer officiated. both graduates of Harrisonville High School class of 1939 with Mr Welsh formerly at Ohio University. A family dinner followed at the bride’s home.
Christmas at the Boys Industrial Home in Lancaster found two Meigs County youths on the honor roll for a 60 day period Franklin Higginbotham of Syracuse was released from the institution just before Christmas Juvenile Officer H L French reported. William Hendricks and Philip Donovan earned the distinction while maintaining a clean court record. Delbert Rice of Middleport was ill with influenza developing pneumonia and is recovering at his mother Bessie Rice's home with a nurse assisting and two visitors permitted. slight improvement noted.
Mrs Abe Eiselstein was taken to Parkersburg hospital last Thursday for an examination and underwent an operation Monday morning. She is reported in a weakened condition. Her daughter from New York and other family members are staying nearby due to her illness.
Three actions filed in common pleas court include J. M. Grass versus W. R. Grasse for 1600 dollars, Grass versus W. R. Grass and George Grass for 2000 dollars, and M. C. Hobart versus Thomas Taylor as executor of Eleanor J. Praither estate for mortgage foreclosure and equitable relief.
Bethany Guy Parsons of Annapolis Maryland spends the holidays with relatives and friends. Aliee Brandeberry is ill. Mr and Mrs C E Norris spent the weekend with the latter's mother Mrs Martha Petty. Nellie Parsons of Haga spent the weekend with Miss Avis Ladd and attended the Christmas tree celebration. Mrs Dorothy Stalder and son of Chauncey visit the Rus family, the Jarvises of Stewart and the Pettys celebrate Christmas with Clarence Petty Everett Russell and family of Plantaville join the gathering.
Families from Amesville and nearby towns spent Christmas with relatives in Athens Columbus Pomeroy Caldwell Marietta West Jefferson and Rosewood. Names include Clyde Gibson Hartley Williams Henry Hartley Lin sell Kerr Porter Carpenter Hubbell Sedwick Dixson Keirns Strode Keyser White Montgomery Heston Muir Kasler Van Valey and others.
Rutland Ohio University extension course set for January 5 at 6 30 p m will study the South from the Civil War era. Local families and residents are noted visiting, holiday events at schools and churches reported, along with flu illnesses and a basketball game outcome for Rutland and Harrisonville teams.
Christmas guests fill the homes of Swarts Carleton and related families in the Coolville area. Local school closes for vacation and a pupil pageant under Mrs McFarland succeeds. Church services continue with notes on winter schedule and community activities including Grange and local visits.
The Rev. O’Connor filled his Lawrence Chapel appointment with a Sunday service followed by a communion observance planned in two weeks. The item lists Christmas visits from families including Archer, Runnion, Swartz, Gist, and others to relatives in Tuppers Plains, Success, Little Hocking, Athens, Parkersburg, Logan, and Parkersburg, with multiple households hosting relatives.
Albany residents spoke of two horses stolen on Christmas Eve but later found wandering in the yard and barn of a local resident. The piece notes a church pageant, Santa candy treats, and various holiday visits among local families during the season.
Albany R D No 1 residents share holiday visits with relatives in Piqua and Athens. Several families report flu illness including Arnold Bolton and Mrs Jennie Kuhn. A twentieth wedding anniversary is celebrated at the Rickey home with an oyster supper and guests from Mt. Blanco and Union Ridge.
Mr and Mrs Silas Scott hosted Christmas turkey dinner with their children and relatives including Mrs George Scott and sons Key Dale and Max Mr and Mrs Eliott Mr and Mrs Glenney Ed d Hawk and son Chester Mr and Mrs Sam Scott and sons Elms a Dick Miss Gladys Collins of Athens visited with G W Cofig and family R C Gillham and others at Frank Perry residence and Patricia.
The Knoxville Smokies in the Southern League name Trip Ling Tommy Taylor as manager for the 1933 season. Taylor brings veteran experience to the Knoxville club and leads the lineup and coaching staff as the team pursues success in the league.
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