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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1935
Page
4
Fowler Police and Sheriff Ron Robson announce a broad crackdown on driving offenses including speeding, unsafe driving, and intoxicated operation. The program, starting March 10, aims to deter violations citywide with strict enforcement and penalties.
About 200 residents gathered Saturday in Hemlock Grove as Rock Springs and Grange members argued whether the past offered a better age. Horton Daniels William Smith and H E B Cummings led the Rock Springs trio defending the present generation against claims of a superior earlier era.
Fragmented notice reports a Falls area girl taking a child nurse test while a scout leader asks all to be present. It mentions a Chester purchase, EW Baisen visiting Barnhart in Virginia, and a claim of four men landing a huge catch off the New in 1931 weighing nine pounds.
Meigs area veterans organize Drew Webster Post American Legion committee to promote Americanism with plans in early stages. Turner reports a Hemlock Grange talk on Americanism and a Wednesday radio program features Rep. Wright Patman and John Belgrano discussing veterans bills Vinson and Patman.
Melvin Pierce of Rutland telephoned threats to “tear up the town” and was fined $10 and costs after pleading guilty to an intoxication charge. He was committed to the county jail until the fine and costs are paid, with Deputy Sheriff Hank Young assisting.
A meeting at 7 30 tonight at the Courthouse aims to explain sales tax problems facing Meigs County merchants. Earl R. Lama, tax inspector, announces the session with H J Moriarity district manager of the fifteenth district on hand to answer questions.
Miss Lelia Hawkins from Columbus spent the weekend with her mother Mrs. Melissa Hawkins who has been ill. Mr and Mrs Ted Lisle of Syracuse visited Elmer Miller and family on Grant Street. Lee McComas stayed with his parents on the farm at Carpenter over the weekend. Mrs Miller is recovering from illness. Supt and Mrs W E Melvin and daughters returned Sunday after a weekend in Ironton with relatives.
Racine High School basketball squads won three games at Rutland in a busy fray night. The victories featured strong team defense and balanced scoring across the lineup.
The Home Missionary Society of Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church met for a potluck and business session led by president Mrs Ruth Ebersbach. Eva Simms led devotionals and Mary Lipincott arranged the program. Plans were made for a World Fair on March 20 featuring a quilt display grab bag and needlework counter. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs Cc E Peoples on Butternut Avenue.
Harrionville Syracuse prepares to challenge the Mosquito Fleet in a basket tossers game on the Scip tonight. Local fans expect a tight contest as both teams aim for a key win in the season.
Basketball fans traveled to Racine to watch the Racine boys and girls face Chester boys and girls in a local game night.
Billie Ellis of Lockport New York arrived Thursday due to Milton Wolfe illness. Families traveled to Columbus for the funeral of Earl Parrott. Several locals visited Mrs Mary Turner and Mrs Emma Jirdan with others gathering at Eagle Ridge. The Methodist Episcopal Ladies Guild plans an all day quilting and potluck at the church annex Tuesday.
Roy Seyfried son of the late William Seyfried was appointed to fill the Salisbury Township trustee vacancy. Justice of Peace J W McCullough made the appointment and filed it with township clerk Floyd Mees. Seyfried, a farmer, lives near the county infirmary. Ohio law grants a justice of peace authority to fill township board vacancies, limited to the oldest serving if two were elected together.
A five hour leadership training session began Monday night at First Baptist Church in Middleport. Rev. F. C. Kreager led the event starting at seven o clock. Thirty members enrolled. A two hour session followed and the class will meet again tonight. The course will finish next Monday evening.
Dr. W H Cramer formerly of Meigs County, a Wilmington Delaware surgeon, observed his birthday while his wife aboard the Mohawk perished when the steamer sank. Miss Leah Holter of Kerra Run learned of the tragedy. The Cramers had lived with Miss Holter after their mother died. Dr Cramer’s brother runs a Parkersburg drug store.
Mrs Robert N Barnes visits Columbus for weeks with her niece Mrs Herbert Thatcher. Miss Vivian Middleton visits Dayton with her brother Dr D C Middleton. Miss Christine Grant returns to Columbus for school after visiting with her mother. Mr and Mrs Barker and son Frank of Athens visit Middleport briefly. Dr and Mrs Horden and relatives arrive from Columbus to visit South Fourth Avenue parents. Mrs Fisher stays longer. Mrs Loutee Smith spends weekend in Coolville with friends. Edgar Ervin of Columbus, attorney, visits and stays with Mr and Mrs C H Stewart.
Theodore Baker and Miss Ruby Byers of Middleport joined Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Shephard of Athens for a Sunday afternoon motor trip to Columbus. A. R. Tedrow spent Friday at home in Hamden with family. Three Thomas children remain home ill with measles on Locust Avenue. Mrs. Homer Hysell of Breezy Heights recovering after April operation in Columbus. Funeral services held for Anna Hensley near Long Bottom with burial at the family cemetery. The Gold Standard Act was adopted by the first session of the 56th Congress. McKinley signed it on March 14, 1900.
Revival services at the Church of Christ will start next Sunday and run two weeks. Special prayer services are planned this week with cottage meetings on Tuesday and Thursday at listed homes and a Friday church service. Public invited. each service will feature music and a program.
POMEROY Ohio Carl Seidenable a Chester barber was fined 50 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to an intoxication charge and jailed in default of payment. On the same day Victor Hamm and James Amberger both charged with intoxication were sentenced to 20 days in Meigs County Jail. Hamm had his license revoked for one year. They were arrested by Chief Dana R. Roush after a minor car accident on Second Street.
POMEROY The combined glee clubs of the high school will stage a musical operetta titled In Old Vienna or Pickles in the Junior High School Auditorium on Wednesday night March 8. Miss Emma Lou Keehne and W A Smith supervise the production.
Automobile engineers estimate average normal highway speed will reach about 75 miles per hour within the next five years.
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