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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1933
Page
2
The Middleport mayor survives a mine accident, with local officials reporting he escaped serious injury. A Groundhog Day dance by the Odd Fellows of Pomeroy will be at the lodge hall on Main and Court Streets tonight, open to the public.
A reader shares a simple at home cough syrup recipe using vanulated sugar and water, plus Pinex from a drugstore. The 214 ounce pine based compound promises soothing membranes, loosening germs, and clearing air passages for restful sleep with a money back guarantee.
J E Varney mayor of Middleport and Syracuse Mine No 16 superintendent was struck by a steel bar on a mine motor. His left leg above the ankle was broken and he received minor injuries. He was rushed to Holzer Hospital Gallipolis where doctors treated him and reported his condition not serious. He has worn a leg plate due to a prior injury. More than a hundred locals later traveled to Racine by car Tuesday night.
The Rev J W Hoyt begins an evangelistic service at Hacine Baptist Church following a prior series of meetings at Middleport Baptist Church concluded Sunday evening.
POMEROY Feb 2 By forcing the fight from the sound of the opening gang Bol Hunnel won the decision in three rounds over Ben O Donnell and by virtue of the victory will represent the local Legion post at Athens next week in the 118 pound class. Other Athens entrants include Jack Burford 112 pounds Ralph Welker 125 Gerald Welker 135 and Grant Roberts 1447 pounds. Opening bout saw Ben O Donnell defeat Columbus Brickles. Olen Rife and Bob Hannell drew, then Hunnell defeated O Donnell in a rematch. Exhibition bouts with Joe Crewe Jack Burford Gene Pierott Grant Roberts Norman Harbrecht and Jimmie Hazelton drew good crowd.
John F. King, a Pomeroy High School graduate and noted ball player in Pomeroy Bend during the late 1890s, was found dead in his Sistersville quarters. He was son of Robert King, brother of Willie King, formerly of the San Vaudeville circuit, and longtime Wertheimer store clerk turned owner. He never married.
In Pomeroy Ohio on February 2 Justice H. H. Mees heard R. H. Meredith claim a horse bought last March for 55 dollars deteriorated to be a loss as it died after a vault discovered it was overpriced. The former owner argued the horse did not die but Meredith must settle the 35 dollar note to avoid high costs.
Four local young men plan to travel to Charleston on Saturday to take the Federal Radio Commission exam for amateur radio operators. Ted Blazewicz and Duane Davie of Pomeroy, Charles Gilfilen of Middleport, and Art Wolfe of Mason City will join others already operating under temporary licenses until tests are completed. They must draw circuit diagrams, receive code at ten words per minute, and know amateur regulations.
The Racine Baptist Church hosts evangelist Dr J W Hoyt from Indianapolis. A large Middleport delegation attended Tuesdays meeting as Hoyt resumes last year’s two week run. His sermons and 2:30 PM Bible classes draw strong interest at 7:30 PM services.
Meigs County forms a new corporation named Meigs Developing Company with $25,000 capital stock. Incorporators are Goldy Rubin Joe Rubin and Issac Altshul. Reported as a closed firm to control gas wells and leases held by Joe Rubin and associates. Rubin active in local gas fields with several drilled wells.
POMEROY February 2. Deputy Wingett reports eight marriage licenses issued in the first 16 days of January averaging one every two days. Since January 16 no applications have been filed. January 1933 still better than January 1932 when only four licenses were issued for the month.
The Middleport School Band will present its fifth annual concert on Thursday March 5 with Vanover conducting. The program includes difficult arrangements of Poet and Peasant and Raymond. Afterward Southeastern Band rehearsals begin for the Tri State Band contest with about ten Middleport members.
Sponsoring Play in Middleport features Miss Louise Lewis as Ellen Carter the missionary in a three act drama set in Korea. Geraldine Owens and Jean Reed co star with Florence Rowe portraying a Korean woman. Also notes Mrs Charles Tedrow in Charleston visiting relatives in hospital.
James Arnold of Middleport leaves for Dayton for a several week job. Mrs. C. W. Cooper travels to Columbus to stay with daughter Mary Helen. Langsville visitors meet relatives in Middleport. Mrs. August Beards visits friends in Columbus. E B Smith improves at home after illness. Shakespeare Club of Pomeroy hosts at Mrs. Louis Reibel. Mrs. Henry Mayer visits Columbus to see son in school. Mrs. Warren Ellinger returns to Toledo after Middleport visit. Mrs. W J Merrill of Middleport ill. George Siders moves from Mill Street to T H Davis house in Middlevort.
The Whatsoever Class of the Middleport Presbyterian Church meets Friday at 7 30 in the church lecture room with a program and social time. Grand International Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen hold discussions this afternoon with Mrs W R Harris. Mrs Edward Coates entertained her bridge club Wednesday night at the Mary Jane at 7 30 then went to her home on Second Avenue. Pomeroy Lodge No 164 F and A M reports on bank matters tied to the estate of the late W G Plant and asks probate court for an accounting and partial distribution. Middleport Masonic Lodge has taken similar action.
Glouster Kiwanis Club demonstrates local spending impact as H. F. Kittle loans a check to L. E. B. Richardson for a rug. Richardson uses it for a local purchase and reports will follow on the program’s progress.
Mrs Kamlee Thomas 62 died at home on Main Street Wednesday at 11 15 am after three years of poor health. Surviving are two children A M Thomas and Mrs Tom Morgan both of Glouster. Widow of the late George Thomas he died fourteen years ago. Funeral services will be at Holy Cross Church Friday at 9 30 am with Father F X Clark officiating. Burial will follow at New Lexington.
In Glouster on February 2 Mr and Mrs Fred Hashman hosted a wedding dinner for son Gerald Hashman and bride Addie Schoonover of Chauncey married January 27 at 8 pm The guest list included numerous Hashman relatives Schoonover and Williams families and Joseph Richards Jr The engagement of Gwendolyn Hashman to Joseph Richards Jr was announced during the event.
Miss Cecilia Bycofski and Mr. Lawrence Cominsky of Jacksonville united in marriage January 30 at 9 am in the Catholic Church in Glouster with Rev. Father F X Clark officiating. The ceremony featured a white satin dress and lilies. Family members attended, including sister Anna Bycofski as bridesmaid and Joseph Roebuck as best man. An all-day reception followed with about 100 guests.
GLOUSTER Feb 2 Failure to pay fines from the local police court has sent several county residents to the Athens jail. Ordell Love Winnie Love Nealy Hook Ellsworth Byers Henry Kempton Chester Molinsky John Shusky Vincent Welch and John Drake were detained for unpaid fines intoxication disturbing the peace non support or related charges.
In Glouster on February 2 three young men cited for stealing candy and cigars from a Munden Bakery display were brought before Mayor Allen. No charges were filed, but the mayor warned them of consequences for future violations. The incident was reported by local press. Gail Faires, New York Central depot clerk for 14 years, will likely transfer to a West Virginia depot as the position is abolished.
J W Moody purchased one of the village's oldest homes opposite I L Falls store. He will raze the structure and construct a new, desirable residence at the same location.
McConnelsville High School meets Glouster in a Big Five League basketball game on the McConnelsville gym floor Friday night. McConnelsville previously defeated Glouster in a recent meeting.
A Quick's Cut Rate Store ad encourages immediate treatment for old sores with Emerald Ointment. It guarantees healing or a money back offer and urges seeing a doctor if results are not quick.
The ladies Auxiliary to the U M W of A will host a benefit dance Friday night in the old Modoc school building. Proceeds aid local needy residents and support community welfare initiatives.
Cleveland police hold two youths after a card player was slain. Authorities reported the incident as they pursued leads and questioned suspects in the case.
In East Cleveland police report seven men connected to the Billhardt incident appeared in a basement. The group allegedly associated with a show and accompanying activities at a local store with a $35 register.
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