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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1931
Page
2
Jan 12 a bulldozer accident near Beech Grove Cemetery exposed a dog wedged in a grave lining during a funeral. Three family members freed the animal with a hook as pallbearers arrived, leaving onlookers quietly shocked by the mishap tied to the Morrie burial.
Jud Bradford travels from Columbus to help care for George K. Bradford former Meigs County treasurer and Middleport mayor. The stricken man is at the home of his daughter and son in law Homer Shark in Columbus who moved from Middleport years ago.
Condition improves for Mrs Tom Hendricks at home in Middleport after hospitalization reportedly due to illness. A newborn died shortly after birth and was brought to the home for burial, with local families mourning the loss.
The Logal Bons and Daughters of the Christian Church Bible School in Middleport elected Dan Farmer as president and David Caret as vice president for the coming year. Susan Russell was chosen secretary with Elizabeth Russell as assistant. Clara Frances McCarley is treasurer and Fern Alybott chairs the Frewer Committee.
Relatives coming Sunday for the funeral of Mrs H S McClure on Monday afternoon. Mr and Mrs James McClure, Akron Mrs Martha Houston and Mrs Winifred Skidmore Cleveland to attend.
Walter Waddell attended Governor White’s inauguration in Columbus with his nephew Jorn Weddell and Miss Emma Jean Smith who recently completed beauty culture studies. Mr and Mrs A A Chappelle of Columbus visited Middleport over the weekend at their daughter Mrs J G Talbott’s home. Extie Heines returned home from Holzer Hospital after a week’s stay. his condition is satisfactory. Mrs Herbert Fink, recently ill, improves. Conductor Roe Brown and family moved into M G White’s Mille Street home. daughters Marjorie and Kathleen transferred to Pulge School from Rutland. Lulu Mason left for Parkersburg to be with niece Mrs Claude Crawford and relatives. Henry Smith’s funeral was held at Rawlings Funeral Home with burial at Middleport Hill Cemetery. Reverend Gardner officiated. Mrs Effie Wise, aged 88, returned home from Columbus where she had stayed with her father-in-law, Mr Wise, who is seriously ill.
John Harley, son of Mayor J E Harley, cheerfully comments on vaccination. He says the shot hurts a little but has three advantages: no school, plenty of oranges, and no bath. The remark reflects local attitudes during the vaccination order in Middleport on January 12.
In Pomeroy on January 12 a number of residents report illness after smallpox vaccination with many confined at home or under physician care. Jacob Zieher, 51, had five vaccinations before one finally took. wife Mrs Zieher also became bedfast after her third shot. Dozens suffer similar conditions, many due to accompanying colds at vaccination time.
Jan 12 report from Pomeroy says C E W Downie and family along with Mr and Mrs Alexander Downie, all of Columbus, returned to their former Meigs County home to find Theodore alone. Police were summoned after a noise on the second floor and a squad with revolvers found The grandfather had returned and settled in his rooms.
Middleport residents report Mr and Mrs Lyons and three granddaughters plus housekeepers left Saturday for Key West Florida. The Lyons group will stay through the winter while Mrs Zweifel from Pomeroy remains there indefinitely.
Mrs. Margaret Smith, once hospitalized with rabbit fever in Pomeroy, returned home after two weeks with relatives in Akron. She is nearly recovered and expects to resume her clerkship soon. Other local victims have also recovered.
David Wade of Athens and Joseph Miller of Glouster were arrested Saturday by Chief BF Finsterwald and Officer Wilson C. Ator and jailed on intoxication charges. Dethbert Swyere of Athens was arrested on vagrancy. They face arraignment tonight before Mayor Robert B. Wood.
John C. Lentz aged 62 chief plumber at the Deshler Wallick Hotel Columbus died from injuries after being struck by an automobile and dragged a block. The incident occurred today January 12. He had been employed at the hotel for many years and was highly regarded in his trade.
Jacob Dean, newly seated Democratic representative from Meigs County, leads a large Meigs delegation to Governor White's inauguration. Some attend for patriotic motives, others seek state office. Return plans after inauguration unclear on filling vacancies from Meigs.
Middleport residents watch Bucyrus proceedings regarding New York Central Railroad shops and a 66-year contract that could return city land and buildings. The city seeks compliance as rumors place shop moves to Cleveland, with some families relocating back to Middleport during negotiations.
A Pomroy Bend physician reports vaccinating 760 children in the last two weeks. All threatened districts have been vaccinated. There are many mild cases but no fatalities, and the outbreak is said to be on the decline with new cases decreasing.
Jan 12 report says Mrs. Er tie Tracy new matron at Meigs County Jail cannot attend duties for several days due to strain from moving into the sheriff's residence and adjusting to new conditions.
Middleport residents report Mrs John Black Downing hosted the Contract Bridge Club on Saturday afternoon. Mrs W O Davis won the high score prize, with Mrs Downing taking second. Guest of the club was Mrs M C Ho bart.
The J. G. Hamilton property in Middleport was sold at a sheriff sale in front of the Courthouse Saturday to satisfy a Farmers Bank, Pomeroy claim and bid in for the bank by Attorney G. W. Clark.
Two letters went from Pomeroy by air mail Sunday calling children to the home of their mother Mrs. Dr. A. Terrell 85 who is seriously ill in the Rocksprings Settlement. Mrs. Carl Johnson Minneapolis and Mrs. John Houdeschelt Columbus were summoned home. Mrs. Terrell is the wife of Civil War veteran David A. Terrell and head of a leading local family.
Cleveland garments industry faces inquiry led by Prof. Jacob H. Hollander of Johns Hopkins University. He will examine allegations a local manufacturer operates a sweat shop and cut wages by 1 percent, and hear complaints of violations of the garment trade agreement sections.
Police in Columbus seek two bandits who robbed Peter Poulos a 35 year old jeweler of cash and jewelry totaling £1806. The crime occurred in the store earlier today and investigators are reviewing security footage and collecting witness statements.
Influenza cases are reported in Glouster though not yet epidemic. Physicians warn precautions to prevent spread and note pneumonia has followed in several cases as the disease appears more virulent this year.
Sunday Creek Coal Co. Mines Nos. 6 9 19 10X 86 87 107 36 and Carbondale are marked up for work today. Ohio Collieries Co. Mines Nos. 256 at Drydock and 267 at Hunterdon are also working.
Four men were arraigned before Mayor Penman in the local police court. John Snyder of Modoc and Howard McLaughlin of this city pleaded guilty to staging one fight and were fined $3 plus costs. Hayes Mayle and his stepson Joe Fultz were also arrested for a second fight involving colored people. their fines were $5 plus costs with partial payments arranged. Arrests were made by Marshal W. Fischer.
Richard Frazier and son Clarence of Oakdale spent New Year's Day with Mr and Mrs Faye Ivers. Ira Coffman and son Chester were visitors at the Ivers home. Elwood Cronin vacationed with grandparents Brutt Latta in New Lexington while Carl Love visited his parents John Cronin. Mrs William White of Mid-Hocking was called to Derthick for her mother’s illness. Lorene Cronin and Mrs Sylvia Post joined relatives in New Lexington and Trimble as Eva Ivers visited Glouster.
Mrs Curtis Spencer and children of Columbus visit her parents Mr and Mrs Ira Dew. Mrs Letta Weetfall and child are also part of the gathering in the same vicinity, sharing time with relatives.
Rainfall measured at .30 inches occurred Sunday night. The Plains journalist M V Wolfe, head of the Athens County Weather Bureau, reported a 66 degree temperature early this morning.
Mrs. E. L. Cord formerly Miss Virginia Tharpe wed a prominent automobile magnate in Los Angeles where she lived. They plan to reside in Chicago.
The Athens Presbyterian Church will host a pre communion service on Wednesday January 14 with brief talks by Miss Fhnby Hankey Mrs Anna K Price and Prof L J Addecott A social hour with refreshments follows in the church Social Room A second Union Brotherhood meeting is planned Thursday at o clock Prof Ww B Gamettefeller of Ohio University will speak on Europe Through the Eyes of an American The women’s auxiliary will serve the dinner
Colu mbus January 12. George W Trimaloff 74 and Franz B Mueller 27 were under arrest charged with driving a stolen auto from St Louis. Police also contacted Chicago officials, suspect Trimaloff may be wanted for the murder of a policeman during a holdup. Mueller allegedly gave information implicating Trimaloff in the killing. An $8 096 reward was posted in Chicago for the policeman killer.
In Cincinnati near Mt Healthy a car slid off a country road and overturned into a creek. Mrs Anna Veddern 55 and her daughter Margaret were drowned. Henry Veddern and Clifford Schroeder were injured. Schroeder driving said steering gear broke.
Dr E C Brown former superintendent of Massillon State Hospital died Sunday after a brief illness. He had lived in Mansfield and practiced medicine there since leaving the state institution several years ago.
Dog owners in the locality may buy license tags from John R. Davis at Drury Drug Store until January 20. Male tags cost 1 dollar, female 3 dollars, kennel operations 19 dollars, plus a small issuing fee. A county check-up follows after January 20. Separately K M Roberts was called to Akron Saturday for his mother Mrs D M Roberts a former Glouster resident. no improvement reported Sunday.
Italian Air Minister Gen Italo Balbo and crew of 11 seaplanes that crossed the South Atlantic from Natal to Bahia were honored and entertained by Brazilian and Italian societies in Precil on arrival.
A home loving man named Mickey would shield his shiner from public view but rumors spread as people assume he sustained it while playing with local children. The remark hints at social expectations and community scrutiny surrounding his injury.
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