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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1933
Page
2
Pomeroy residents report huge rocks and dirt sliding from a hillside above the Pomeroy Bend Bridge toward the river road. Observers say the slip is closing the gap again and may hinder traffic, with origin linked to mine water backing up at the point.
In Pomeroy on January 9 a request was made for two or three baby high chairs for the Meigs County Infirmary. Hard times have strained age limits for meals and shelter, with a mother and her child now living at the infirmary. The children's home is crowded, so the infant remains with its mother, a situation likely to recur before winter’s end.
Due to insufficient child care facilities at the infirmary a request for high chairs has been issued. Donors may leave chairs at the Whaley offices on Court Street.
RACINE January 9 The new bridge over Yellow Bush between Racine and Antiquity will be ready for use this week. Repair work required a detour for some time. Temporary approaches are completed and will make the structure usable this winter.
Jan 9 at Pomeroy a traveling salesman A W Eckhart was jailed after he shouted at telephone operators and disrupted hotel services. Walter Wolfe arrested Eckhart, while A W Welker of Mechanic Street also faced intoxication charges. Hearing expected before a justice of peace.
Rev J W Hoyt began a three week evangelistic series at the Baptist Church in Middleport. He will be hosted at the Kreager home during his stay. Hoyt recently completed a successful meeting in Gallipolis as area churches invite members to attend varying weekday services.
The Columbia Township consolidated schools resume classes on January 2 after a one week vacation. Grade teachers started with a clean program by having pupils wash windows and scrub. J L Rawlings was a business visitor at Pomeroy last week. Dwight Seiple has been carrying mail for F K Wood serving on the grand jury. D A McDonald and wife visited J M Swett and wife. The enchre club met at the home of J K R Caster. Chauncey Stancart assists John L Rawlings with part of his mail route. Township bus drivers have new free license tags. Mary Sisson of Columbus visited her parents. J W Sheppard is building a new barn.
Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Clark and daughter Carla visited Huntington Saturday and Sunday with friends. Mrs. E. B. Smith ill several days at North Fourth Avenue home. Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Wilson of Columbus stayed here after attending funeral of grandfather B. F. Gibbs at Pt. Pleasant. Mrs. E. M. McCarty spent weekend at New Salem with her parents. Miss Tess, home economics teacher, attended a Rio Grande meeting Saturday. Rev. F. I. Gardner, ill three weeks, conducted services Sunday.
Bryan Roberts returns home from visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. Alice McNickles of Mason City spent Saturday with the MecNickles family. Mr. and Mrs. Crit Bradford hosted their mother Mrs. Atgar of Coolville. Mrs. E. C. Hardin has influenza. Mrs. Frankie Gaylord of Middleport visited Emma Jiiden. The M. E. Guild meets at Mrs. Charles McNickles. Ivan Watson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Owen Watson, has mumps and is expected to return to school by Tuesday.
Milt Wolfe, assisting at Clyde Weaver's home in Antiquity, suffered a sudden attack of illness Thursday and was taken to his home in Racine. A physician diagnosed a light stroke and reports say he is now slightly improved.
Red Lisle of Lebanon Township and Loren Quillen of Syracuse finalize deeds to create a new store in Syracuse and a permanent show venue in Bald Knobs Eastern Meigs County. Quillen plans a show tent and estate building at Bald Knobs while Lisle moves into the Syracuse store to sell second hand furniture.
Carpenter to install Columbia Grange No. 2455 officers at a regular meeting Friday January 13 with a large slate including master Earl Starkey and secretary W I Swett. A play by members titled Mrs Apple and Her Corp precedes refreshments and music by the Columbia Orchestra.
Erma Barnhart of Hamden representing Vinton County won first in District No 10 of the Gold Medal Prince of Peace Declamation Contest at Simpson Memorial Church. She advances to state competition in Columbus Jan 22 joining six county peers and is judged on delivery and presence with musical interludes by Oak Hill quartets. A large crowd attended the event and Rev H L Henthorne led the program. Also noted is Mrs L A Hulbert celebrating her eighty ninth birthday in Middleport with a community gathering and greetings.
Middleport carpenters are rebuilding a new hull for the Middleport Fishing Club houseboat after it sank near the levee. Found partly submerged, club members saved it and now have it high and dry on Front Street for repairs.
Middleport report states the Philothea Society of the Church of Christ will present a quilt display at the church on January 19. Plans were made at Friday’s society meeting. The event opens at 2 PM and continues through the evening, showcasing a wide range of patterns.
Washington reports a new campaign arguing that U S presidents bear an excessive burden from public attack and press scrutiny. Col James F Coupal, Coolidge’s former physician, blames the system for harming health and argues presidents need protection and proper habits. Hoover’s fitness is cited as contrast.
Chicago police arrest John Paul Jones and Arthur Streitelmeil for distributing hand bills about a Technocracy meeting at New England Church. Patrolman Shannon calls them Reds, while Captain McGurn notes he does not know Technocracy but doubts it is communism since the meeting is held in a church.
In Chicago on January 9, Mrs. Etta Rohr sought to lift briefly an injunction that barred her from contacting her ex husband. She noted they were married 19 years and she had always had the last word in arguments. The judge took the matter under advisement.
Ohio University seniors reveal imminent departure with new dark green suede blazers. Men wear sleeveless jackets with zippers while women wear sleeved versions as the campus marks the changeover amid milder weather. A seniors committee selects insignia each year. Canes remain a popular symbol among graduates.
President elect Roosevelt plans a two week meeting with Secretary of State Stimson to acquaint himself with the department. Observers see potential early diplomacy on debts disarmament and related matters including the Soviet recognition question. Roosevelt indicated he would study department archives before final decisions on recognition.
In Mahoning County Ohio the Court of Domestic Relations reports divorces in 1932 at a decade low while marriage licenses fall, tied to economic hardship. Judge Frank L. Baldwin says money shortage keeps couples together and deters new marriages, reflecting the era's financial strain.
Kingsbury-Midway Daniel Johnson and family of Chauncey visited D H Cumings. Mrs Kate Story cared for infant Helen Elizabeth Greaser born Dec 26 in Rocksprings. Various residents shared visits with friends in Chauncey Rocksprings and Point Pleasant W Va. Scarlet fever reported at Darwin school with one case. Darwin Parent-Teacher Association met Dec 27 and will meet last Tuesday each month.
Burr Oak residents share visits with Cambridge friends and Ivers family. Several health updates include Ira Dew improving and Mrs Jane Davis again ill. Parish preacher Sauders to Spencer Ridge, while East Branch and Somerset households report flu illness.
Coal oil lamps, once used for street lighting, are back in service in St Paris Ohio after the village council cut electric lights due to funding shortages. Citizens who kept lamps stored in attics and cellars are resuming use as a stopgap.
Trimble High School hosts Lancaster High School as the Jacksonville Trimble girls win 27 to 24. Raber leads JT with 11 points, Frederic 10, Kahne 6, while Grundy scores 16 for Lancaster. The victory snaps Lancaster’s three year run of wins.
Mrs Ora Wisnagle 56 died at her Trimble home after a long illness. Survived by seven children Harley Cleveland Morrison Chauncey John Carrie Annetta Vena Arthur Jr. Funeral at M E Church at 2 pm conducted by Rev G B Courtney Chauncey with Maplewood cemetery burial.
GLOUSTER Jan 9 Thea Chapter O E S opens year with first regular meeting Tuesday night driven by new officers in charge of the session.
Men of the Glouster Church of Christ planned a social and refreshment gathering at the church Tuesday at a stated hour. The event invites all men to attend. Trimble High School activities noted with vacation days. Merchants’ basketball game at Park Drugs against the high school set for Tuesday night at 7:30. Marietta obituary: Graff aged 76, long employed on the Ma and with an Ohio River order of 63 years as a steamboatman, died Saturday.
Advertisement for Postal Life Insurance claiming coverage up to 1004 with payments of one cent a day for 24 months and 1000.00 for death benefits. Claims 150,000 policyholders and invites men and women to send name and address to receive policy details with no fee required. Includes address in Kansas City Missouri.
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