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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1930
Page
4
Jan 25 report from Pomeroy describes thieves raiding the Wealey Carman ben coop on Rocksprings Road. They killed 15 chickens, loaded them into bags, and fled toward a high hill near an abandoned coal mine, leaving blood marks in the snow. Officers searched the mine but found no tools. chickens may have exited another opening.
State and county officers found ten gallon copper stills during a search at a mine in Newtown In Ward Township Thursday evening but found no owner. Deputy Sheriff L Gammond and Joe arbesnn accompanied by Inspector W G Davis said they found two one gallon containers of whisky buried near the still. This is the smallest still confiscated in recent months.
Logan reports include a whisky find near Leonard Smiths home following a search by State Inspector W G Davis and Deputies Jog Farbeam and L Hammond. An orchestra of twelve was organized at Flat 1 Presbyterian Church under Melvin Harbarger. John W Linton, 72, was treated for heart trouble in Huntington. A 4 year old girl suffered a sprain with no fractures. Various city visits and births are noted, along with indefinite closure at Cromeroy Salt Association Works due to stockpiled ore.
Aurea J. Ashworth who died at Athens I state Hospital Thursday night will be buried from the Pomeroy Methodist Church Sunday at 2 PM with the Knights Templar in charge. The service includes interment at Beech Grove Cemetery beside his wife. The story recounts Ashworth’s Masonic ties and a long, eventful life, ending with the possession of a saved Masonic ring to be laid with him.
January 23 program by Women’s Music Guild features senior musicians from the Girls Glee Club and Chatham High School Orchestra under Judy Vesta Meloy. Performances include piano, vocal, violin, and solo pieces by listed students, with the Muvier High School chorus to sing two choruses accompanied by Belly Rom.
Pomeroy January 21 C George W Kreider community agricultural group announces four meetings for potato growers. Ohio State University potato specialist from Columbus will end the discussion with a talk on potato production and market prices. A general invitation extends to local growers with meeting schedules and venues listed.
The Ohio Industrial Commission informs Meigs County and nearby counties of deficits in the state workers compensation fund. Payments to injured workers and dependents are suspended until the counties restore funds and settle pending claims. The notice lists disbursements, deficits, and that Athens and Guill counties face similar shortfalls while Meigs leads the list in arrears.
A stage production titled Aunt Luce to be staged features a cast of men who act as dapper 1930s figures. The plot centers on a performer with a flowing mustache who must decide whether to shave for rehearsals or keep the look as dancing and humorous chaos unfold.
Jan 25 reports a wedding performed Friday near noon by Justice of the Peace Jaylhey 1h Webster. Bride or groom names appear garbled, listing Orville Welch 22 and Abby Wells 21, with ties to Barrisonville. Due to OCR errors, exact spellings and full details are unclear.
Hospital notes report admitted patients including Mrs Lesta Cheadle and Samuel Sayre with major and minor surgical operations at Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens. Discharged were Mrs Sasha Cheadle George Baker Roy Ratwin and several others. social notices list additional names connected to the hospital.
Sheriff Willock and deputies traced a December smuggling plot involving saws and valuables. The confession linked Leonard Towish of Graham West Virginia and Edward Taylor of Mason City to smuggling activities tied to a robbery case in Ramine. Authorities anticipate a special grand jury to pursue further charges.
Burton family moved from a Columbus area to Dorcas after Mrs Priris fell ill. Walt A Fisher led a local plant trip to Pittsburgh. Sterling Glass moved to Ravenswood and closed. Jon Ashworth left for Baltimore to attend his father’s funeral. Two brothers traveled from Toledo and Pittsburgh to join family. Wike from View, Wests, could not attend.
The Hattisonville area school board sought five trustees and names from the district to pursue a fund for a new school building. Judge J WW Crow oversaw the effort and announced committee appointments including Marti Chase, Andrew Lye, Avon Janes, Haplyy Jeuey, Ann A D Jowrlt, with regional officials traveling to Columbus and Sauietay for offers and matters relating to the Ling teneds.
Inventor claims a new automotive device halves baseline fuel use by inverting engine action. Reports say thousands of cars installed the device with quicker starts smoother runs and no more idle waste. An offer promises free samples and potential earnings for local agents in a territory.
Mrs C H Snyder was summoned for the death of an aunt. The show titled Marinda's Minstrels or The Wink Lea is to be presented at the Miusenie Tripto next Thursday evening January 30, sponsored by the Varwat-Teacher Association directed by Mrs Sue Sauer assisted by Mrs J E Harley and others. Mrs W G Davis entertained her league club Friday evening. Mrs Morey Darst has been in town for several days. Mrs Pearl McKnight, ill for weeks, is reported improved.
January 24 report from Middleport says Sir John F Ollard’s letter arrives and Stevens, staying with her aunt Mrs. Herbert Williamson of Niles, reports a man found along a highway, hands and feet frozen. Authorities suspect robbery but details remain unclear as Mr and Mrs Williamson travel from Middleport to Niles for updates.
Michael Nealer, 79, longtime Shawnee resident and member of the Shawnee Knights of Lyte for six decades, died following a stroke. The obituary notes his walt Knowd citizenship and long years of community involvement.
Two escapees from Wethersfield Conn. eluded capture after a deadly incident. One officer was wounded and another killed during the pursuit. Suspects were seized by Jacksonville officers today, authorities said.
An advertises a Postal Life and Casualty health policy sold in Sao Mourlainty offering up to 100 per month, with a penny daily rate. It claims no medical exam is required, a free inspection, and a 60 day trial period. The policy targets adults over 20 and promises coverage for death or disability with low cost and a 1,000 premium test option.
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