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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1930

Page

2

Test Well Progress for Columbia Carbon Company

The Columbia Carbon Company completes its first well in Clendenin Mason County Wisconsin reaching 500 feet and into Kentucky 600 feet. Drillers report good gas flow but explosive testing may improve production. two tons of explosives were used causing gas flow to subside. Company plans deeper drilling toward Clinton Formation 500 feet deeper and targets broader acreage in West Virginia and Ontario with a thorough test across 433000 acres.

Omeroy Columbia Car Company Clendenin Mason County Kentucky Clinton Band coTis Company Columbis Company West Virginia Finan Cialty

Tariff Issue Set to be Settled in Two Weeks

Washington. Feb 15 Republican Floor Leader Watson forecasts Senate passage of the tariff bill within two weeks with most other business awaiting the measure. He asserted Republicans do not intend to derail the tariff or delay related actions such as Muscle Shoals and the Williamson bill on prohibition enforcement. Only the regular government appropriation bills remain before adjournment set for the week of June 9.

Washington U.rh Isme Senate Muscle Shoale Treasury Justice Department William

Byrd to Leave Little America Station Says Operator

South Portsmouth Massachusetts station reports the Byrd Antarctic expedition operator told MIT Gay Research Station this would be the last radio contact from Little America. Conversations spanned over 30 minutes last night with the South Pole party ending a long period of exchange.

Byrd Little America South Partmouth Mass Massachusetts Institute of Technolo- Gay Little Ameren Gyrd Baety Perianelng Loehalow

Slayers of Brown May Face Indictments in Ohio Case

Cleveland reports grand jury to reconvene Monday to consider first degree murder indictments against Charley Hannick and John Lord for the killings of Patrolman Carl A Sherman and grocer Justus Brown. Detective Cody details Hannick’s confession naming an ex convict known as Gord as the accomplice in a string of robberies and shootings in Columbus and Cincinnati.

Cleveland Foy Charley Hannick John Lord Atdas George Williams Carl A Sheraman Justus Brown Columb ‘Bua Epector C. W. Cody Heannick Ghord Columbus Cincin

Weather Review for Great Lakes Region

The region experiences unsettled conditions through the week with frequent precipitation. Temperatures run slightly above normal, with weak warming noted but variable skies across the area.

Washington Great Lakes

Oil suit filed over Bartels Clark farm lease dispute

Southern Ohio Petroleum Company sues Ira T. Bartels A T Barton and J I Clark in Common Pleas Court seeking possession of 67 acre Tra Bartels farm west of Syracuse and an accounting for gas sales. Attorney Arthur L. Rowe filed the action signed by Leroy Holmes for the plaintiff.

Pomeroy Common Pleas Southern Ghis Petroleum Company Ira T. Bartels A. T. Berton J. I. Clark Tra Bartels Wick Syracuse Barton & Clark Plain

Women’s Club Drives for Members in Meigs County

Pomeroy, Feb 15 More than 60 members enrolled in the Women’s Republican Club of Meigs County following a Courthouse meeting. Miss Cady Whaley leads the drive with plans for several hundred additional members and a-lanchcon meeting in Apt. A state speaker may attend. Committees include Membership Drive chaired by Judge Cor Roberts and Mrs M E Rathburn.

Whaley Apt Cor Roberts M. KE. Rathburn Janes Mra. Heiver Surnbull Xtra Edith Gean Harry Eter Hartenbach Hattie Russel Emme Jividen Dell Windsor Miss Whaley Rathburn Freda Radford M Irs Hartenbech

Relief Effort Discussed in Chicago Meeting

In the Monadnock Building a volunteer group from the Relief Committee led by Silas H. Strawn met to decide how to use $20,000,000 pledged by industrial and commercial leaders. The aim is to avert chaos in Chicago by paying delayed salaries and outstanding bills or continuing the deadlock delaying relief.

Chicago U.R Monadnock Chica sMail Nnunday Wiealty Fox

Ohio Ant-Saloon League Leader Retires for Health

Dr. E. Z. Moore, longtime superintendent of the Ohio Ant-Saloon League, retires due to poor health. He will be succeeded by H. T. McNaught, currently superintendent of the Iowa organization.

Teagas Columbus E. Z. Moore Ohio Ant-Saloon League H. Tt. McNaught Iowa Wes Said

Truthful Bride Pomeroy Marriage License Refusal

A couple appeared at the Meigs County Courthouse seeking a license but the bride refused to sign the residency affidavit. Deputy Horton Brown refused the license citing nonresidency. The couple left for Pt. Pleasant after the bride stated she would not falsify or perform what she believed to be wrong. Both residents were later identified as Mason County locals.

Pomeroy Meigs County Horton Brown Pt. Pleasant Mason County Brown

Bradfield Dies Tomeroy World War Veteran at 35

Bradfield 35, son of Mr and Mrs Willian Bradfield formerly of Pomeroy now of Columbus died at a government sanitarium in North Carolina after overseas service worsened his health. He is survived by his wife Mary Beahrs daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Beahrs Pomeroy a daughter both parents and two sisters and two brothers. Services at Rutland evangelist Rev R D Crown announced revival meeting at the Mission began January 25 and continues with an all day Sunday service.

Tomeroy Homer Wradfield Willian Bradfield Pomeroy Columbus North Carolina Mary Beahrs Fred Beahrs Rutland R. D. Crown

Gilbert and Tully Fight Offer Rejected in Hollywood

Sheila John Gilbert refuses rematch offers from Bastery promoters for Jim Fully. If he accepts, a substitute will face Tully after their cafe clash. Gilbert, a writer, says he is not a fighter and doubts the opportunity will come when he is ready.

Hollywood Calif Sheila John Gilbert Bastery Jim Tully Gilbert Guthor

Pageant To Be Held At P T A Meeting In Athens

A PTA program tracing the Parent Teacher movement will be presented at Athens High School tonight. Mrs. C Bird will present a late address after the pageant and a business meeting with a watch will follow.

Parent-Teather Association Athens Pront-Teather Association C. Bird

Miners Call Springfield for UMWA Convention

Walter Nesbit of the reorganization committee issues a call for an international convention of the United Mine Workers of America in Springfield to adopt a new constitution and elect International officers. The meeting is set for March 1.

Springfield Walter Nesbit United Mine Workers of America

Hoover Fishes Sailfish Trip Near Gulf Stream

Hoover and guests depart from Long Key for Gulf Stream waters to chase sailfish, joining Walle Ale and other sportsmen. The expedition sails tonight toward Washington, with motorboats and mullet bait prepared for the trip.

Coe Long Key Hoover Gulf Stream King of All Eal Walle Ale Washington

Police Patrol City To Stop Cab Fights

Pittsburgh officials broke out in force as 200 policemen with tear gas bombs riot sticks and guns patrolled the streets. The cab drivers strike neared 35 days with at least 104 people injured in outbreaks shifting from East Liberty to Oakland and the central area.

Pittsburgh Hts Batte East Liberty Oakland

Cold wave sweeps the Midwest with heavy snow

A heart shaped blanket of snow covers the Middlewest as frigid drifts move down from the Canadian sub arctic. Temperatures plummet to below zero with Duluth Minnesota at forty degrees below zero and snow reaching from the Rockies toward the Alleghenies.

Chicago Middlewest Mississippi Valley Duluth Minn Nocky Mountains Alteghenica

Protestant Church Merger Discussed at Simpson Bethany Plans

Dr W H Thompson of the Ohio Council of Federated Churches outlined a four church merger among Simpson, Bethany, and other congregations in Omaro y. The proposed federation would keep identities while sharing pastors and Sunday schools to reduce overhead and expand outreach. A four member planning committee was urged to act promptly.

Omeroy Simpson Bethany M. BE Presbyterian W. H. Thompson Ohio Council of Federated Churches Simpson Church Pr. Thompson Lita Tlough Sess Greo Thompson Acation Bible Schools

Buckner Brothers Cited in Wire Theft Case

Buckner youths, aided by brother George, stole copper wire from Lig Rack Con Company in Hobson. Buckner confessed after deputies found wire valued at about 464 dollars and noted they had hidden and cut the wire in woods. George Buckner held on grand larceny warrant. both questioned by Justices Gilmore and the sheriff.

Pomeroy Dares Buckner Dan Reese Middleport Fleese Welker Best Morris Buckner Shady Cove Ureek Gilmore George Ming Hobson Tandle Buelnor Fat Unoy Imine Gona Tims Brother George Buckner

Grand Jury Delays Report On Pomeroy Case

The January Grand Jury, once expected to finish by week end, now faces possible completion by Monday evening or Tuesday due to ongoing investigations including the Buckier brothers wire theft case. Prosecutor D H Peoples says no partial report will be issued. a full finding will follow the investigation.

Pomeroy Med D, OH D, OH. Peoples

Twin Births Reported in Portlast Area

A local notice states Mr and Mrs John Sta announce the birth of a daughter to Ms Elizabeth Davies. The parents are named Barbara Lev Sheet and Edward Parker Stes are recorded as involved in the family.

John Ds. Sta Blaggle Davies Elizabeth Barbara Lev Sheet Edward Parker Stes

Local social notes and visits fill Columbus weekly schedule

MADDLEPORY MENTION Lucille Mayer and Mise ry W. Femen plan return Sunday to Columbus. Relatives will motor to Morneth Springs Sunday. Creig visits a wife there. Ralph Sayre and daughter Joan visited from Columbus. Sayre family to stay with father G. Hoffman. Mr. Dana Lambert and Mixsi p Riley in Athens visiting daughter. Mrs. R. I. Hughes hosts. Gurst sidelined by appendicitis. Titus family news and births. Church groups host Valentine boxes and games.

Lucille Mayer Misery W. Femen Columbus Ghia State University Tarry Creig Splin Morneth Springs Creig Mr. Russell George Swallow Ralph Sayre Joan G. 2. Hoffman Dana Lambert Mixsip Riley Athens R. I.hughes Charles Gurst Pearl Street J. M. Brown Pretay Musa Grace Brown

Musical comedy Marrying Marian to be staged in Pomeroy

Pomeroy High School Music Department presents Marrying Marian a two act musical comedy Monday night at 8 in the Pomeroy Junior High Auditorium. Eight cast members include James Fontana Alberta Rummel Mabel Hertenbach Helen Smith Willard Silvers Alice Myuring Louis Flannagin Marion Ward with dancing and chorus numbers.

Pomeroy Mussic Marian Pomeroy Junior High School James Fontana Alberta Rummel Mabel Hertenbach Helen Smith Willard Silvers Alice Myuring Louis Flannagin Marion Ward

Death of Mrs Lathan at Niles Middlesex

Miss Elta Gaskill of Vine Street notified the death of Mrs. Charles Lathan at Niles on February 15 morning. Mrs. Lathan, 33, leaves a husband and three children Elizabeth age 14 Juli 12 and Charles 2. The Lathan family formerly lived in Middlerort then moved to Niles four years ago. Funeral services were held at Niles on Saturday. In Radlevors, Miss Carmen Haddox hosted a Valentine party Thursday evening with many young friends and a list of attendees.

Middlefort Telvera Elta Gaskill Vine Street Niles Charles Lathan Lath Elizabeth Juli Charles Lathan Middlerort Radvlevors Carmen Haddox Ctissus Geraldine Helen Owens Lilia Stonching Margaret Trussel Meiddleport Arthur Lewis Masonica

Andrew Fell Dies at Pine Grove Home

Andrew Fell age 48 died at his Pine Grove home after a lingering illness. Survived by his wife and four children Mrs. Car Ritchie Wheeling W Va Bertha a teacher in Chester schools and Edna and Diana at home. Funeral from Pine Grove Church Sunday at 2 pm with burial at nearby cemetery.

Tomeroy Andrew Pine Grove Omic Sow Car Ritchie Wheeling W. Ve. Bertha Chester Edna Diana

Jacksonville Man Died After Stroke at Local Hospital

Charles Jacobson, 60, of Jacksonville, died Saturday morning at Sheltering Artis Hospital after suffering a stroke late last week. Funeral services are planned for Monday afternoon in Jacksonville, with the body held at Jager Mortuary until Monday morning.

Charles Jacobson Jacksonvie Sheltering Artis Hospital Jacksonville Jager Mortuar Leré

Wiring Woes Mark Pomeroy Summer Home Project

Pomeroy area reports show a long incomplete summer home project halted by wiring issues. John Arnold who started the build earlier sold the property to Will Danuts, with plastering by the owner. A recent move in revealed missing wiring sections and damage to the electrical setup.

Pomeroy St Tle John Arnold Will Danuts Ker Run Cr Yels Hous

Wax man to be Mel Lomero y February announcement

A fragmentary clipping notes an event or person named Mel Lomero y connected to a wax man subject in a February notice. The text is jumbled, obscuring details about participants dates or locations.

Woman Fells Bandit With Chai Swing in Store

Warren, Feb 15. Mirae Lean Clark fought a bandit who entered her shop and demanded money. The attacker drew a revolver. Clark struck him with a chair and knocked him unconscious, then took the weapon to police.

Warren Creck Lehair Lean Clark William Ray Lena KU Rob Pollve Ray Tania ‘Cuetamery Clark Jon Chetr

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