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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1930
Page
2
A young man in Pomeroy entered Elverfeld Department Store during the holiday rush and took a box of electric bulbs for Christmas trees. Returning home he found them defective and next day went to the store desk to demand a refund, which was granted.
More than a million and a half passengers rode excursion boats on the Ohio Monongahela and Allegheny rivers in 1923 with zero injuries or losses reported. Cincinnati led with 1 040 279 passengers, followed by Pittsburgh at 261 110. Entertaining at Home Port in Middleport area featured Mrs J C Grogan and guests from Thacine Athens and Pomeroy among 38 attendees.
The Messenger reports eighty percent of Athens City carriers on the honor roll weekly. Last week’s list includes Ben Jones, Gilbert Shannon, Robert Gilson, Marion Boggs, John Gibson, Roscoe McRibben, Kenneth Stewart, Jack Kilpatrick, Don Yonland. This week adds Gilbert Shannon, Bob Gisop, Kenneth Barulne, Marion Boggs, Tom Gibson, Waul Cable, Darrell Tom, Don Rowland, Billy Leader. The new rider serves areas including Uieh Place and Strathmore Boulevard.
Laurente Grimstead of Jobs is the youngest Athens Messenger paper carrier in the Hocking Valley. At eight he began delivering in 1923 and never stops until his route is complete. He saves profits, buys clothes, and supports his two brothers with earnings. Other carriers like Phriam Datton and Harry J. Coon are noted for savings and growing subscriber counts.
June 18 report from the Department of Highways and federal authorities grants a permit to construct a reinforced concrete bridge across the Hocking River at Coolville. The project spans 247 feet of channel, with a high water channel of 111 feet and a water height of 35.5 feet at low stage.
Meigs County news item notes the death of Mrs Julia Martin in Columbus while visiting her son Hurley Martin. Former Meigs resident, she had lived in Huntington WV with her children for years. Body brought to Albany and buried at Die Bethel church.
Ruth Fryar Gwen, daughter of William J Bryan, pleads for a pew in the house today. The dramatic personal appeal seeks recognition of the rights and residency requirements to obtain the sought seat. Local observers note the historic family connection as a factor in the candidacy and public interest grows.
Homeroy January 18. Monday is the last day to procure dog licenses at $1 for males and $2 for females. After that date a $1 penalty is added. On Saturday morning 2,680 licenses had been issued. One thousand dog owners applied for licenses. County treasurer reports the largest single day tax receipts as $39,000 during the paying period opened on December 2. Despite heavy snow, many taxpayers are expected at the Courthouse.
Two members of the Meig County Board of Commissioners vow not to discontinue the agricultural extension appropriation despite fiscal pressure. George W. Kreller, county agent, reports his work reaches nearly every farmer and benefits the county. The Farm Bureau remains separate from the Extension Service, though both support rural programs. Meanwhile George Greuser of Miversville was ordered to the hospital after a seizure and burn incident, found epileptic at court.
Four leading Protestant congregations in Pomeroy discuss unification to combat attractions and maintain membership. Committees from Presbyterian, Simpson Methodist, Bethesda Evangelical, and Peace Evangelical churches explore formation of a single combined church with possible shared minister and facilities.
A dense OCR of a historic newspaper item shows multiple named figures and offices across Consolidated, Rural, and York rural districts. The text enumerates presidents, clerks, and vice-presidents such as J. We Lider, Terk Isulins, and Cha. Vee, with many others, plus positions like clerk, vice-president, and president in a long roster style. The entry resembles a compilation of local governance or candidacy records with numerous names and titles.
POMEROY, Jan 18. The first guinea fowls to enter focal markets in months arrived at a poultry house on Friday. Eleven birds were brought by an all colored man named Price who lives near Rutland and sold for 25 cents each. The meat is dark and said to make noodles well though the birds are messy and hard to process. Their nervous behavior and odd cry also noted.
Paul Gibbs an 18 year old from Mason City confessed to stealing 400 pounds of aluminum wire from the Max Father junk shop in Lower Main Street Pomeroy. Sheriff Walter Jock said Gibbs admitted stealing the valuable wire and selling it to another junk dealer. Two hundred pounds have been recovered and Gibbs identified the buyer. Gibbs was jailed in Pomeroy Thursday night awaiting further proceedings.
Sylvio Budj panty s? became an American citizen yesterday by naturalization. James Watkins, federal examiner, conducted the examination. He is employed driving a fruit truck delivering Columbus to Parkersburg and Midieparr. At a residence in Pomeroy, he plans to visit Italy to see his mother, accompanied by his cousin's wife Mrs Alfredo An… Hert Rutledge of Toronto, a justice, indicted on two counts of evasion in more cages, pleaded not guilty today. He was released on $1,000 bond.
Washington Jan 18 President Hoover seeks to reorganize the Federal Power Commission to increase its effectiveness. Rep Arntz Republican Nevada said after a conference with Alf Moeover today that the plan will be translated into a bill and introduced in the House.
Washington January 18 War Department authorized First Lieut C M Cummings of the National Guard to make a cross country flight to Miami to inspect a squadron plane, proceeding with Structor and Sith Aviation Division control.
MIDDLEXPORT Jan 18 The Rotary club met Thursday evening with ten speakers. Cir Skinner spoke on the aims of Rotary. Attorney H. Stewart followed on objects of Rotary. Oscar Mossman visited Columbus on business returning with a new car Friday night. Attorney EB A Brannan of Weston WV was in town to see Mr. and Mrs. E A Read. The Delphian Society met Friday evening with Mrs. C and Mr. EHgo participating. Mr and Mrs J B Douglas motor to Florida for their annual trip, staying in Miami for several months. Cedric Clark and daughter Carla visited Columbus for a weekend with aunt Mrs Web Smith. Miss Mary Whiffet returned to Ohio State University after a weekend at home. W E Russell, bank cashier, recovering from heart issues at Margaritte Springs, returned Friday improving. Several students traveled to Ohio State University and Miss College for basketball.
Patines man Harve Trammer was arrested Saturday afternoon on assault charges and taken to Athens county jail for arraignment before Magistrate Carl H. Uorter, with Sheriff Wayne Wingett and Fred Hrd assisting.
The Athens Chamber of Commerce hosts a 7:80 p.m. Tuesday meeting to organize a Grange Degree Team. Master FE Gillespie of the Variable Grange is in charge, aiming to form the Ores of County Pomona Grange.
In Middleport on January 1 the Feeney Nenngtt 128 American Legion and another group will hold a joint banquet Monday evening at eight. The donors of the Christmas Fund will be honored as guests. The occasion doubles as a house warming for new lessons. Frank Hordes, vice commander of the American Legion of Ohio, will give an address.
A gathering of Athens Grange No. Tesh was held Thursday evening with President George Snyder presiding. Members discussed history sessions and shared memories, followed by refreshments hosted by Mrs Maree Mansfield and Mr and Mrs Gears Spader.
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