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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1921
Page
6
Bend News reports Pomeroy High School teachers and students traveled to Gallipolis Friday for a double basketball game between rival teams from the two schools. Both sides aimed to defeat the other as rain and mud slowed the return, yet the travelers arrived home in good spirits.
A large turnout at Keroy High School Saturday afternoon saw both men and women participate in organizing a Parent-Teacher association. Officers elected include Mrs John Burnell president Rev George Nussman president Mrs R P Skinner secretary and Mrs Oliver Hartley treasurer. A follow up meeting is set for next Thursday evening to plan activities and regional meetings.
The record shows Miller against Mills in a divorce case under advisement with a decision pending. Adam Forrest filed for divorce from Amanda Forrest on grounds of wilful [indifference]. The notices reference domestic life, local reflections, and Pomeroy Bend as the place tied to the matters.
Coroner B. H. Ewing received a $100 check from Mrs. P. Curran of New York City to cover the $63 public expense of Joseph P. Mahoney’s funeral. Mahoney, an Ireland-born visitor to Pomeroy who drowned in the river last fall, had no identified relatives. an aunt in New York was located thanks to Curran. The aunt plans to visit to honor Mahoney’s grave and thank local workers.
State Highway Commissioner A R Taylor informs Senator Tom W Jones that surveys are ordered for the Pomeroy-Racine Pomeroy-Chester Pomeroy Harrisonville and Pomeroy Salem roads. The department awaits local officials reports before advancing the four state and county projects. The matter rests with the county commissioners.
Prospective labor demand and lower costs drive calls to start road projects this summer. Surveying and groundwork are reportedly done on most plans with up to $100,000 idle in the road fund as the state offers financing. County commissioners face pressure to act amid improved outlook.
Orlando Kennedy, 38, a Kyger coal miner, died in a Galipolis hospital from a broken back suffered in a mine accident. The case drew sympathy from local miners as Kennedy fought for recovery. He leaves a wife and three young children. the funeral was held yesterday.
Burglars broke into Carter's pool room and the Maynard Coal Company store near Rutland on Saturday morning. They carried off a small amount of change and several guns and ammunition from the store. Carter's pool room contributed 67 cents to the loot.
Meigs county Senator Tom W. Jones was named chair of military affairs and listed on committees for finance common schools roads and highways federal relations enrollment soldiers and sailors orphan homes. He invites constituents to share suggestions on pending legislation for the new session in Columbus.
A mechanical toy figure, operated by clockwork, swims with a realistic overhead stroke, displaying lifelike motion as it moves through water. The device demonstrates precise robotics-inspired motion and controlled propulsion in a compact form.
A reader asks about marrying a nineteen year old fiancé amid parental and financial pressure, and a seventeen year old girl seeks guidance on loyalty and stepfather trouble. Mrs Thompson counsels delaying marriage, enduring hardship, and evaluating true compatibility. The column includes mock letters from several readers with personal questions and replies on romance and conduct.
A tall sixteen year old asks about skirt length for social outings. The guidance suggests eight to ten inches from the floor as a suitable hem for a tall girl, noting difficulty in giving precise advice without a full view. The message includes personal feelings of loneliness and parental input on attire.
Emma Smith called on S H Noland while residents attended the farmer's institute at Little Hocking. John and Carrie Thorp visited Parkersburg and Mrs Leona Six with sons joined the Duttons at the Dutton home. Several families from Chauncey Little Hocking and Gantsville spent Sunday with the Fosters and related relatives.
A German invention uses a metal tube with an acetylene light at its center that automatically lights up at night as the gate lowers, signaling approaching trains and enhancing safety.
Twenty six men of Class 8 in the MFE church Sunday school met at H. M. Walden's home to elect officers for the year. W. F. Kampf was named president S. T. McBride vice president E. G. Allen secretary and treasurer L. M. Chapman teacher and S. Underwood assistant teacher. An oyster supper followed toastmaster McBride. Attendance last Sunday was 25. The Coolville Boy Scouts also hiked to the Ohio on Saturday.
The troop hiked and camped with a drill session to build character under scoutmaster Arthur Hawk. Attending were Wayne Bardin Marcus Weastervelt Ernest Shrader Emshett Blair Ernest Harper John Aiken Robert Daugherty Alfred Daugherty For rest Wise Clifford Huggins Dana Dean and Theodore Kincaid. Mr and Mrs Sunderwood visited Toreh last week. Clyde Lawrence White Jr was born Friday to Clyde L White and wife both well. Alice Chevalier hosted a ninth birthday party with games refreshments and gifts. Gertrude Roberts from Ohio University Athens visited with her parents. Ray Stricker of New Marshfield stayed with his parents. Wesley Anderson of Columbus visits friends here.
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