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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1928
Page
2
Pomeroy Ohio January 21. On the final day of grace for dog licenses the Meigs county auditor's office reported about 4000 dogs licensed. By January 19 the total registrations stood at 9,582 and many owners sent remittances by mail, indicating the county will near a total around Otaan per day for each dozen residents.
On the down trip Thursday evening the Senator Cordill of the Produce Ship Pers' Packet company went to the bank at Gallipolis to have new boilers installed and will be kept there five weeks. General Woods came up the
A Senator's journey continues along the river yesterday with stops in Charleston and Gallipolis and planned legs to Pittsburgh as officials await resumption of the main schedule on the Cordill's route.
Mason county court at Point Pleasant West Virginia orders sheriff to notify Wilson Stephenson formerly Wagner district justice to settle funds due the county treasurer. The sum involves several thousand dollars and Stephenson is reportedly working as a hotel clerk in Athens.
Dismissal by Judge L A Worstell in Athens ends the divorce suit of Mrs Callie Black of Leading Creek against John M Black. The court also dismisses the alimony claim as not requested by the husband.
Columbus reports a boiling political scene with Senator Frank Willis seeking support for the national convention and possible Hoover ties. Democratic contenders include Earl Bloom and Martin Davey with George White eyed as a dark horse, while Republicans Edward Turner James Begg Charles Lewis Myers Cooper and Roscoe McCullough weigh bids.
Judge Worstell in a cross petition ruling notes the dispute stemmed from a family affair and that the spouses could likely live together in peace and harmony, despite the divorce proceeding.
Curtis Hamilton, manager of the Pomeroy and Middleport Telephone company, who was in serious condition after a stroke a week ago, is improving and showing hopeful signs of returning to duties.
Mrs Stel la Giles adds three names to the Messenger list of people who have lived on Lincoln Hill for more than fifty years. The entries are Mrs John Morton Miss Maria Wiley and Mrs Aaron Black.
Mr and Mrs F B Murphy traveled to Athens to ready Mrs Sarah Horn's house for the homecoming of Mrs Horn and her daughter Elizabeth who returned from New York City today.
Spectacle marks the maiden trip of the steel steamer Funza built at Point Pleasant for a South American company. The Marietta Manufacturing firm touts its up to date cabin baths and laundry. Funza sails down the Ohio and Mississippi to the Gulf then to South America. The company under construction two more steel steamers and twenty steel barges for the same client. The first barge was launched last Saturday. About 400 men are employed, the largest payroll in the firm's history. Mr and Mrs Murphy stay in Athens with their daughter while their son Bentley Murph y visits Columbus with his sister.
Automobile engineers claim a new invention lets cars run 89 miles per gallon in tests. Thousands of owners report gas savings plus quicker pickup and smoother motors. E Oliver offers free device samples and a home profit plan from Mil waukee for those willing to promote locally.
The new cell block construction is accelerating with sixth tier walls and ceiling nearing completion this week. Fold-up beds are being installed as steel grill work for cell fronts and corridors goes in, with 34 cells per tier totaling 816 capacities. Each cell will have a stationary toilet running water and electric light.
The class showed enthusiasm for the trip and entertainment. It held its regular business meeting followed by a social time and refreshments.
Mrs. C. A. Poindexter and Mrs. J. H. Grate attended a finance committee meeting in Marietta for the Athens Presbyterial. They were hosted by Mrs. E. B. Townsend, president, with 23 Athens Presbyterian churches under review and apportionments set. A banquet followed with members from other churches.
Dr. A. V. C. Skinner traveled to Indianapolis following the death of one of his daughter Mrs. E. C. Hurd’s newborn twin sons. He was due back to lead services at the Presbyterian church today.
The board of directors election for the Community Chest fund, originally set for Friday night, was postponed to next Wednesday afternoon due to low contributor turnout at Friday’s meeting.
Yesterday afternoon was devoted to arranging four days of court to be held here by Judge Worstell of Athens January 30 to February 2. Among the cases set down is the Village of Pomeroy versus John J. Durst and others involving the responsibility for peril arising from abandoned mines behind the business district.
POMEROY January 31 Mrs Q D Dalley of Albany district chairman of the Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs Better Homes contest has been in Meigs County consulting with county chairman Mrs Charles Ebersbach about enlisting interest in the state essay contest. Ebersbach says booklets and leaflets explaining rules will be given to teachers soon. Plans of the contest include themes and submission details.
Printed matter outlines eligibility for junior and senior high school students statewide from grades seven through twelve. Thirty two students will receive cash awards of 10 to 20 dollars, and eight will win a trip to Washington with mothers and all expenses paid. Meigs county students are urged to compete, says Mrs. Eberabach.
The Busy Bee class of the Baptist Bible school met Thursday evening with Mrs. Cecil Root. Twenty five members attended a combined business and pleasure meeting and adjourned to February for the next regular session. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Stansbury of Huntington visited Dr. and Mrs. W. E. Stansbury and home folks. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Bradbury traveled to Zanesville for a weekend visit with daughter Mrs. Don Allen and family.
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