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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1932
Page
2
George West, 27, of Pomeroy Ohio, held in Washington DC on theft of a purse from Mrs Florence B. Greer of Mr Vernon Ohio. The purse reportedly contained 76 dollars and valuables. Police say West matched the purse and fled but was seized by a passerby. he claims hunger drove the act.
An interesting program on the life of Washington was presented at Middleport High School on Monday. The program featured songs including America the Beautiful and Hail Columbia, testimonies on Washington the man and military leader, a portrait of Washington, and talks on his life by Ellsworth Cheatham Louise Lewis Carl Kerns and Mr Essex the history instructor.
The notice highlights readings and tributes including Jean McMaster Eulogy on Washington Anna M Wylie Washington's Frales of Conduct Marguerite Hysell Epitaph on Washington Betty Reed Song America and requests local society attention via Your News Your Seciety.
Ruling issued in Pomeroy on February 3 states that furniture in hotels, boarding houses, and other business properties is taxable, while furniture in rented rooms of private homes is taxed only when in rented portions. Owner-occupied areas are not taxed. The ruling applies to hotels and boarding houses and notes furniture is sold.
Pittsburgh and Cincinnati coal boast and packet pilot Capt Billy Weldon is reported seriously ill at his mother’s Racine home. The Gallipolis Tribune recalls his river career including command of the Washington excursion steamer and the Lizzie Bay, Hornet No 2 towboat, John A Wood, and Joseph Watom, plus time as pilot on the Senator Cordill with Doggie Cross. Weldon was regarded as a top trusted pilot in the river trade.
A notable basketball game is set for the first Wednesday evening of March in Racine. Jerseyville middle-aged players will face a Racine team in a competitive clash as both sides practice for the matchup.
Pomeroy news reports Comrade Ralph A. Dalton of Athens Camp No 78 named department inspector to replace Wilbur A Phillips who resigned Inspection of Gerber Camp set for March 20 with visiting officials expected to attend
Middleport residents learn the Women’s Music Club moved the February open program to Tuesday March 1 featuring American modernists Carpenter Bloch Clokey Gersheimer and Loeifer. Mrs J E Harley to be socist chairman.
Two young men, Paul Frick of Rock Springs and Gey Reuter of Naylor's Run, vowed not to shave until the Pomeroy basketball team loses a game. Their beards have grown long since the basketball season began.
Letart Falls WV February 23 A revival at the Tomlinson Run Seventh Adventist Day Church near Letart has drawn many locals and crowds from both sides of the Ohio River. Ferryman Waldo Keisting ferries attendees free of charge with 47 crossing Friday night and larger crowds on Saturday and Sunday. The church is noted for a bell heard for about 10 miles.
Thomas Arnold age fourteen, son of Mr and Mrs Thomas DeWeese, died Sunday at 2 PM at home at Beach and Park Streets Middleport of pneumonia. He leaves parents three brothers and one sister. Funeral at home this afternoon at two with Rev Gardner Church of Christ officiating burial Cheshire Gravel Hill Cemetery.
POMEROY Feb 23 At 10 o clock Monday morning bells rang in the Pomeroy Bendh as on the day the World War Armistice was signed All church bells and the Courthouse bell rang in honor of George Washington The ringing lasted nearly half an hour A man by the Courthouse remarked that Washington would have seen a changed country along the Ohio River since he paddled a 1770 canoe here
Two Syracuse residents were sent to hospitals on Washingtons Birthday. Mrs George Tucker wife of a coal miner and mother of four was taken to Parkersburg hospital by Mayor William Matthewson with a serious ailment. Robert Bellis a Letart Falls youth was taken to Gallipolis hospital after falling seriously ill at a home gathering at F E Holmes.
In Pomeroy on February 23 a discussion notes eggs now sell at their lowest prices in years. It recalls that this winter exactly a year earlier eggs topped at 90 cents per dozen, a level far above the then normal 60 cents.
Judge White schedules Belle Sidenable versus Sophia Meier for March 3 and Norris versus the Letart Board of Education for March 4 in common pleas court at Pomeroy.
James Clark of Marietta College spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Thomas Clark and family. Syracuse residents went to Gallipolis Friday night to see Pomeroy High School play the Gallipolis team. Ruth Arnold finished work at Cincinnati General Hospital and returned home here.
Mrs. Frieda Fields prepared to return to Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis after hosting Loyal Helper Sunday School. Miss Helen Grace Williams from Columbus visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Williams. Fred Morehead and family of Athena joined Mrs. Eben Turley’s household for a Sunday meal. Carl Helmick and Miss Nonga Fleming of Parkersburg visited relatives. Miss Gertrude McBride has been ill at home for a week. Honard Karr recovered from a two week illness. The Reichs returned to Louisville after a weekend with relatives. Mrs. Carl Weese attended a bridge party in Middleport. A. K. Fleming of Buchanan, W. Va., visited Ira Fleming’s family. Harvey Holter and son Donald attended the funeral of James Moore in Bashan. Frieda Fields ill with flu. Jacob Grueser of Enterprise stayed with daughter Dana Hygell late in the week.
Mrs. Fannie Wilcoxen dies in Racine leaving husband and three sons Ollie in Sugar Grove Clarence and Delbert in Fort Wayne Indiana. A Red Men Lodge minstrel play is planned for Wednesday and Thursday. Funeral for W F Dorst held Monday with many out of town attendees. A twenty member First U B Church Marietta delegation attends Enterprise revival. Emerson Carleton of Cincinnati visits his mother Mrs Emma Carleton in Flatwoods.
Mrs A H Bradbury and family suffer flu. Mrs Florence Bush chaired the Baptist Church plate luncheon at high noon. Mr and Mrs Oscar Mossman visited Huntington with Ruth and relatives. Mrs M J Hamilton improves after two weeks ill. Mr and Mrs Phil Meinhart visited Cleland Hines in Holzer Hospital, Gallipolis. Hines to leave hospital this week. Mrs D C Miller substitutes in Home Economics during Miss Dorst’s absence. Marjorie Golmer Martin quarantined for scarlet fever, light form. Mr and Mrs C C Washington left for Welch W Va with relatives and Mrs Everett Davis and Hallie Zerkle to visit two weeks. Mrs Herman Bailey and daughters visited Levi W Va with Mrs Anderson. Ed Grant home from Philo. Dale Warner returns to Ohio State. Mr and Mrs Robert Mason and daughter return to Dublin Ky after stay with Mason grandparents. Meigs County basketball tournament Friday and Saturday at Middleport gym. District tournament in Jackson. Middleport and Pomeroy eligible. Mrs Emma Owens ill and bedbound. Mr and Mrs Heslop Russell visit then return to Logan WV. Mrs Jessie Johnston returns to Columbus. Heath M E Church holds special services this week.
The Rev W W B Patterson heads all church services with no Saturday night gathering. Len Greenlee and spouse return home after a several day visit in Charleston with relatives.
Oklahoma City report notes Will Rogers, weary of interviewing presidents and globe trotting, wants to ride a horse and think in peace. He arrived to bid Gov. Murray farewell on the opening campaign trip and plans to travel to California after wrapping up his world tour.
Akron Ohio February 23 United Press report says rubber industry cuts prices ten percent for selected commercial and public accounts to absorb large orders amid protests by the National Tire Dealers Association. Vendors warn of disputes and seek agreements to curb price slashing.
Aman Shipley 84 of Bearfield died hours after being struck by an automobile driven by Henry Wise near the Six Mile Turn. He sustained a broken leg and head injuries and died at Good Samaritan Hospital in Zanesville. Survived by wife Elizabeth and six children. funeral at M E Church New Lexington Tuesday at 10 with Rev. L I Hart. Interment New Lexington cemetery.
On February 3 the community reports two birthdays for yesterday February 22. Kath leen McDaniel of Rufus Putnam Training School fourth grade and Edmund Cline of East Side School fifth grade are celebrated with school notices.
Marietta Ohio Daughters of the American Revolution from 17 Southeast District chapters marked the George Washington birth bicentennial with ceremonies near Marietta on Saturday afternoon. They sponsored the unveiling and dedication of a memorial during the event.
A stone monument near U S Highway 8 and State Highway 7 at Reno marks where Washington and a small party camped overnight on October 26, 1770 during a Pittsburgh to Point Pleasant river trip. The circular sandstone base supports a 78 inch stone guiding to the Little Muskingum mouth, reflecting diary data for historical accuracy.
In probate court the wills of Herman Wilson and Robert Clutter were admitted to probate today, formalizing their estates.
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