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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1930
Page
2
A A Hartley, staff correspondent, applauds a local service and shares society and locals news from Pomeroy Bend Meigs County. He extends appreciation and highlights community support and upcoming events.
Classifieds and circulation notes referencing The Messenger and contact Virgil Marsh. Readable line hints at ad placements and fulfillment inquiries managed by Marsh for circulation matters.
POMEROY Dec 380 The appraisal of the estate of the late Wyatt G Plants is delayed as officials decide whether certain assets belong to the estate or to First City Bank. Some mortgages in favor of the bank are being collected and bequests except the bank share will be paid after months. The village of Pomero will receive its portion only after all other bequests are settled. The estate reportedly grows, with much of it earning interest.
The report covers the Rocksprings funeral of Mrs. George Hartung with burial at Beech Grove, a postponed W. H. Dye estate case, a Lancaster farmer and Long Bottom factory worker wedding, a dog tag rush at the county auditor, no large Meigs County income tax refunds, upcoming Homer Marchington versus Salem Township Board of Education case, R. E. Grant stroke in Columbus, Clifford J. Rhodes at the Ohio State Teachers Association, injuries from Amesville accident affecting former Pomeroy residents, and local residents in Columbus for holidays with pneumonia threat to Mrs. Anna Brown near Rocksprings.
It is reported that when A. C. Tracy, the new sheriff, moves into the jail building, Hank Young of the Second Ward will be his deputy and Mrs. William Griffith of Laurel Cliff will supervise the culinary department.
A list of residents and relatives visiting Charleston over Christmas and New Year. Numerous travelers return to Columbus Huntington Toledo Bryn Athyn Cincinnati and Dayton after holidays with family including Mr and Mrs Clarence Kunze Miss Lettie Beseeer Mrs Ella Johnson and others. A Jerseyville Road accident left Mrs Hawkins injured while her husband and daughter stayed with relatives in Columbus awaiting her recovery.
Gil bert Mattox a Middleport High School senior has been ill with pneumonia for weeks and showed improvement before relapsing. He was taken to Holzer Hospital Monday. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Mattox Gravel Hill.
Pomeroy dispatch reports French's New Sensation, the old Ohio River showboat, will be taken down in early spring as spring freshets rise the river. Built by Captain French, the vessel began as a vivid era of melodrama, later sold for storage costs, and kept in Mound City since 1927.
Forty seven members of Pauline Rebekah Lodge No 498 Dexter gathered for a Christmas night session. The six member committee provided ice cream and treats of oranges grapes peanuts and candy. The lodge noted thirty initiations or reinstatements in the past year and outlined monthly meeting dates.
The funeral for W. H. Dennis was conducted at the Gravel Hill residence by Rev. Frank Kreager of the Baptist Church. Burial followed in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Cheshire, on Monday afternoon.
In Middleport on Monday December 30 Mrs Bing Sanborn a noted church and temperance worker who had been critically ill for several days showed slight improvement according to local reports.
Dee Pomeroy Ashworth, a 70 year old farmer near Pomeroy Gun Club Grounds, recalls life with two wagons costing under 100 dollars. He swapped to automobiles during WWI, noting higher costs but faster travel. He values speed and convenience, saying modern transport feeds a fever for haste and comfort.
In Middleport Ohio the family reports Mrs Georgia Ballard near death at age just younger than Mrs Sarah Lant a Civil War widow. Arthur Ballard is en route from Florida to Milwaukee to be with his mother. Mrs Lant and Mrs Ballard trace origins to Coolville Athens County.
The Tarrytown Times in a class project recreates eighteenth century news. It notes President Washington’s recall request for Citizen Genet, Ichabod Crane’s disappearance, a new 27 mile stage line, and local Dutch shop ads. Student reporters include Will Merritt and peers.
Washington dispatch notes a split among insurgent Republicans over calling a post March 4 special session. The more dynamic issue looming is prohibition as the Wickersham Commission prepares to publicly report on January 6, the day after Congress reconvenes.
New York December 30 release reports major problems facing consolidation plans of four large eastern railroads. After an all day meeting of New York Central Pennsylvania Baltimore and Ohio and Chesapeake and Ohio officials, discussions continued late into the night and only the mass of detail remained to be modified.
In Sheldahl Iowa a town of 200 sits within three counties Polk Story and Boone and four townships. Property taxes and voting cross county lines causing residents to traverse Des Moines Nevada and beyond for taxes and schooling. Despite the quirks locals take pride in the unique multi jurisdiction arrangement.
In 1950 census work it was necessary to consult tabulations from three counties to complete Shel Dahl's population filing, reflecting the data verification process.
The Three Old Timers from Athens will broadcast mornings this week from 7 to 7 30 over Station WJAY in Cleveland. Chet Morris on violin, John Grubb Jr on guitar, and C E Smith on banjo perform as they seek more audience requests from Athens residents.
Paris report says Marshal Joseph Joffre hovered between life and death for over 72 hours, received last rites, and emerged briefly from coma to speak and eat. The 77 year old hero suffers arthritis gangrene and the loss of his left leg, remaining in grave danger.
Mrs. E. Virginia Smith of Washington died in Winchester Virginia and was buried there. Her funeral followed a self written eulogy read at the grave with instructions for a simple ceremony and no flowers music or casket. She urged cheerful acceptance of death and urged care for the living over traditional rites.
A fragmentary lineset hints at a liturgical or poetic mood as the speaker imagines completing a small act in life’s stage. The note mentions a stone inscribed with The Sunset is as Rosy as the Dawn, suggesting a reflective epitaph or personal motto.
E Wolfe, a government weather observer at Lower Plains, uses a Christmas radio to enhance Athens County weather service. He plans to expand forecasts and broadcasts heard at scheduled times. Wolfe works with a county station set from the Federal Weather Bureau in Columbus under district chief W H Alexander.
A home medicine using 214 ounces Pinex in a pint bottle with syrup promises rapid relief from bronchial coughs. It loosens germ laden phlegm soothes inflammation and absorbs to act on bronchial tubes, touted as superior to store bought options.
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