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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1931
Page
7
Report from Pomeroy on February 9 notes Meigs County Fair considering elimination of horse racing in August to cut costs. Advocates say horse racing is not worth the expense in typical counties and propose newer, more economical features to attract visitors.
Pomeroy February 19 explains that in the Hunt murder case the jury panel may be from 50 to 75 names. Officials may draw the minimum 50 to cut costs if a jury can be formed from that group. Historically, many cases used the maximum, but most juries reach a verdict from around 50 examined.
Middleport will observe World Day of Prayer Friday afternoon at 3 30 o clock at the Baptist Church with sunrise prayer at 5 a m in New Zealand and an unbroken chain around the world ending with an evening service in Honolulu The program is led by leaders from the Presbyterian Methodist Christian and Baptist churches and the Federation of Women's Missionary Societies invites all to attend and join the world wide chain of prayer
Mrs Char Botzel 54 wife of Peter Botzel a Union Avenue resident of Pomeroy died at St Joseph Hospital Parkersburg after a long illness. She had been hospitalized two or three times in the past six months and had no children. The body was taken for burial from Sacred Heart Catholic parish.
S M Meister reports Pomero Bend Bridge drive for Red Cross in Meigs County collected 3480, turned over to local chapter. New trainmaster C L Ison takes over in Middleport and will reside at Riverside Hotel until year end. Rev W Brock from West Liberty to lead evangelistic meetings at Church Christ starting March 1 with Rev Fred Under assisting.
Bridgeport reports a double wedding as Reupen and Rose Keosh, just after divorce, marry their new spouses in a single ceremony.
A Wisconsin woman credits Kruschen Salts with an 11 pound loss in six weeks and improved energy. The ad claims the product rejuvenates the body, boosts mood, and aids fat reduction at 85 cents per bottle, encouraging daily intake with hot water each morning.
Byron Davis of Salem Township reported a good flow of water in Little and Big Leading Creeks in western Meigs County after recent light rains. He noted wells and springs in his district were not yet replenished as the ground had not soaked deeply.
In Pomeroy Feb 19 a funeral for Thomas T. William, a Welsh linguist, and Captain Tom Jones highlights the town straddling languages. The two old residents, once the only fluent Welsh speakers in Bend, will be buried from the Baptist Church and Captain Jones plans to attend, his first return since an injury in October.
The Friday evening dedication of Syracuse's new grade school will feature opening exercises, a flag presented by Prof. A L Flanagan, an acceptance talk by C H Williams, and addresses by C N Wagner C J Rhodes Rev Harry Dye and L W Reese. A flag drill, school choir, and an all student orchestra will provide musical highlights.
While patrolling hills near here yesterday Meigs County officers uncovered a sugar camp in operation. Local men had tapped maple trees and boiled sap into sugar and syrup. The pioneer industry has largely faded from the area along with ginseng digging and sorghum molasses making.
Sheriff from Point Pleasant returned to take Robert Worth to Mason County jail on burglary charges. He allegedly stole a side of bacon from Anderson at Hartford and hid it in a wall hole behind a placard reading In God We Trust. Brothers Worth and Pearl now jailed in Point Pleasant.
In Pomeroy five county jail prisoners housed in the basement sing while har monica player Orlie Gilmore performs. They are witnesses in a Salem Township chicken stealing case and lay eggs for food, prompting jokes about justice. In Reedville Olive Township trustees appoint W F Osborn to fill the late W A McDole’s term as justice of the peace, term to December 1931.
Middleport items report Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Chappelle visiting family in town before returning to Columbus. Athens High School beat Coffee’s Yellow Jackets 29 to 11 at home as University Town played well in defeat. Several residents travel for events and funerals, including Smiths, Russells, and Williams family members, with local church and college connections noted.
Fourteen Rochester companies including Eastman Kodak, Bausch and Lomb, Stromberg Carbon, and Rochester Telephone Corp adopt an unemployment benefit plan. Firms contribute up to two percent of payroll to a fund, with a five‑year maximum, to pay 60 percent of net pay up to 22.50 weekly for six to thirteen weeks based on service, after two weeks of unemployment.
Mrs. T. A. Copeland of the Athens W C T U told history classes at Athens High School that Lincoln was a foe of liquor. She contrasted him with wets and noted dry gains in state legislatures. A Frances Willard Memorial meeting will be held at the Athens Presbyterian Church at 7 pm Friday with Rev. Reed Downs giving the memorial address.
Five lodges sent delegates to the annual district meeting in Chauncey where 81 members attended. District Deputy R I Wolfe of Coolville presided and introduced Grand Master W T Watkins of Marietta who gave a speech.
Encourage use of Fasteeth powder to prevent false teeth from slipping during daily activities. Claims comfort and security with no taste or gummy feel and promotes availability at Quicks Cut Rate or other drug stores.
Chauncey, Feb. 19. Funeral services for Nancy Bowden 86 lifelong Chauncey resident were held Wednesday afternoon at 8 from the Chauncey Methodist Church. The Rev Guss Graham and Rev Ahlbrand officiated with Lettie Hintz as accompanist. Interment was in Nye Cemetery. Survived by sister Mintie Stalder and many nieces and nephews. nephews served as pallbearers.
Chauncey Ohio February report on Christian Woman's Bible Class of Chauncey Church of Christ meeting at Mrs George Harvey Nye home with Mrs Floyd Nye as chairwoman Readings on Washington life led by Elizabeth Knode and program by Lee Schoonover Prize awards went to Mrs Knode and Mrs A M Rainey Several neighbors and visitors attended personal mentions note deaths and visits including Nancy Bowden funeral in Chauncey and travelers from Columbus and Athens
Seven mines are on the working list today in Chauncey. The mines named are No. 267 No. 10 No. 89 No. 24 Poston No 6 L. D. Poston and No. 25 Chauncey.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Misner announce the birth of a daughter at their home in Beaumont on February 19.
In Parkersburg West Virginia two 16 year old youths Kenneth Caplinger and Wilbur Davidson were arrested by police ending a spate of auto thefts. They confessed to stealing at least 14 cars in recent weeks.
Fred Gabriel, resident of the Lower Plains and Luhrig Mine leader, sustained a head laceration and other bruises at work this week. He was treated at Dr. L. D. Nelson’s office in The Plains.
Advice column promotes Parmint Double Strength for catarrh relief. Dissolve 1 oz in a quarter pint hot water with sugar and take a tablespoon four times daily to ease head noises and nasal congestion. Easy to make, pleasant tasting, low cost.
Ray Carter formerly of Chauncey, 40, ended his life by drowning Tuesday in Newark while returning from work. Despondent, he left a suicide note and his body was to be brought to Chauncey for funeral services. He is survived by his widow and four children and several relatives live nearby.
Home remedy for persistent cough promotes Pinex with sugar syrup or honey. Claims quick relief from bronchial trouble and chest colds and warns against substitutes with a money back guarantee.
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