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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1931
Page
8
McArthur and Vinton County notes from staff correspondent cover society events and local happenings in the region. Details are presented for residents and readers in McArthur, Ohio and surrounding areas.
McARTHUR February 6. The diary and account-book of the late Abraham Timmons, loaned by his son H. E. Timmons, reveals Civil War times in Eagle Mills Browning. Timmons fought to resist Morgan in July 1863. a grape vine planted near Lincolns death survived. The diary lists many local residents and their transactions, shows low wages, scarce commodities, and the use of Renbacks as currency.
Sunday guests visitations from Rev W W Weiser and Mrs Weiser to the Children’s Home. Dr Mary Austin of Gallipolis visits relatives including J M Lantz. Lou Shry visits in Ath with Mr and Mrs J P Witherspoon. Various local residents attend events, illness, and family updates across Athens and Columbus areas.
The United States Civil Service announces open competitive examinations for junior blue print operator photostat operator and related posts with salaries from 1 260 to 3 200 a year. Positions include technical reviewer editor at Wright Field Ohio and cytologist in Riverside California. Information from J L C Kelley secretary examiners in Athens.
Asa C. Blackstone aged 70 died Feb 1 in McArthur after a long illness. He was a lifelong resident and never married, leaving two sisters and a brother. Funeral held at the Presbyterian Church with Rev. Albert J. Wilson officiating. George Martin, 73, died Feb 3 at his McArthur home after Logan Hospital deemed recovery unlikely. He leaves a widow, a son, a brother, eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Burial was at Elk Cemetery with Filder A. Kirkendall officiating.
Ohio lawmakers reach a compromise on gasoline tax revenue distribution. The plan allocates 52 percent to the state, 20 percent to cities, 18 percent to counties, and 10 percent to townships, replacing the current 62 percent state share, 17 percent cities, 15 percent counties, and 5 percent townships.
Citizens in Jacksonville, February 6, urged to take sponge baths to conserve water amid drought induced shortage. Local officials advised avoiding overflowing tubs to preserve remaining supplies.
Mrs. C. Kahl of Cleveland says California Fig Syrup improved her child’s appetite and energy, noting relief from sluggish digestion after using the pure vegetable remedy. Doctors endorse using it to ease bowels during colds and illnesses. the genuine product bears the California name.
Jerome C. Fisher of the Ohio Race Betterment Association urged the Penal and Benevolent Institutions Committee to pass the Emmons bill for sterilizing certain feeble minded and epileptic patients before release. Dr. E B Emerick and Rev. Dr. W H McMaster supported the measure as humane and prudent for society.
An advertisement touts Resinol Ointment for relief from itching bleeding and pain of piles and inflamed areas. It claims gentle healing safe for irritated regions and notes a sample offer from Resinol Dept 69 Baltimore Maryland.
A Webster New Yorker Rosemary Ernisse mailed a big white penny to President Hoover with a note asking him to buy bread milk butter and candy for hungry children. She included a half dollar for the Red Cross.
Dr Emerick cites The Emmons Bill as a tool to reduce feeble minded and epileptic conditions across generations. He notes twenty four states already have sterilization laws in effect and lists broad endorsements from Ohio probate judges physicians ministers and race betterment leaders statewide.
Marietta residents Mac R. Sprague former county coroner and Perley J. Way former sheriff were injured when their car was ditched and wrecked Wednesday near Antioch Monroe County. Both were cared for at home in Marietta.
James T. Murray and the Perry County Commissioners approve a 660 gallon tank to catch water flowing from a spring on the Charles Street farm. The tank will be 12 feet by four by two and placed near the outlet to relieve a yearlong water famine in Southernerry County.
A spring outlet attracts visitors who arrive by car and park up to 15 vehicles nearby. The area is described as having an improvised wooden top and lid over the site, indicating ongoing coverage and makeshift structures.
BISMARK North Dakota February 6 Farmers face a pivotal Farm Board plan to end wheat stabilization if acreage is not cut. Chairman Legge warned Governor Shafer that without farmer cooperation the program may be abandoned and losses charged to the old survival of the fittest principle.
A coroner ruled death by own action for Rev. Brinley Abbott 55 once rector of St. John's Episcopal in Cleveland. His body was found at Grace Episcopal Church Recreation House where he served six years before moving to St. John's. He had previously led several Episcopal churches in the Hocking Valley District.
David Rugg aged 88 longtime Pleasant Township resident and last surviving Grand Army of the Republic veteran in the area died yesterday afternoon from age related infirmities. He leaves one son Willard of Moxanala two grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
Bethlehem Steel Corporation led by President Eugene G Grace announced an agreement to acquire all fabricating properties and business of McClintic Marshall Corporation of Pittsburgh Pa. The move expands Bethlehem steels construction capacity and signals a major consolidation in the steel fabrication sector.
Robert E. Hempel, 42, noted Northern Ohio highway contractor and former state senator, died from a shotgun wound at his Parkman area farm in Geauga County. His body was found on February 6 after a personal crisis report.
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