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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1931
Page
2
Local newspaper classified and circulation columns show contact lines for the Messenger ad service. Readers are guided to Virgil Marsh for society and locals ads or other notices pertaining to Bend Meigs County.
A. M. Hayes, state examiner from the Bureau of Inspection and Supervision of Public Offices, met Meigs County officials in Pomeroy to discuss alleged illegal expenditures. Unpaid road-work bills totaling about 27,000 dollars and a 17,000 dollar scaffolded red ash contract raise questions of fund availability and legality, with possible injunctions and ongoing litigation looming.
The Middleport Literary Club met with Mrs N A May to hear two papers on Central America. Mrs A A Hugg presented Costa Rica the Land of the Banana read by Mrs Lucy Boggess, and Mrs James Titus gave Chechen Itza City of Ancient Splendor with music by Mrs Oscar Klein. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs A A Hugg.
In Racine a single smallpox case is confirmed. Dale Holter of Standard Oil in Middleport, ill one week, was diagnosed yesterday. Home quarantine and containment measures were put in place to curb spread. Holter likely contracted the disease at his Middleport workplace.
In Bucyrus Jan 30 the Davenport family awaits the verdict in the slaying of Crawford County Sheriff George Davenport. Bentley Peoples, a neighbor who served with Captain Davenport in Custer's old regiment on the Mexico border, recounts tales of the captain's border bravery. George Davenport commanded the State Militia at Bucyrus, of which Bentley Peoples is a member.
In Pomeroy a misidentification led to Jerry Co. Ward, a colored man, being arraigned for burglary and larceny over apples and chickens. John C. Ward of Rutland clarified he was not arrested, noting the arraigned man’s shoe sole patch sparked the trail.
A Wednesday afternoon shower for Mrs. Robert Mason was held at Mrs. Phil Mason’s home on South Third Avenue Middleport. Friends attended and presented many gifts. Refreshments followed a social period.
Pomeroy reports County Dog Warden Henry Seidenable urges dog owners to license their pets as 800 dogs run at large in the county. He plans a county canvass to gather them in. In Middleport, 61 attended Wednesday midweek Church of Christ services.
Clyde Watkins of Marion and Edson AL Worthen of Columbus, both under non-support indictments in Meigs County, were brought into court yesterday and placed under bonds.
Bob Harrah hosted fifteen boys aged 14 to 18 and Mrs H M Russell at his home Thursday evening. Mrs E M Harrah served light refreshments at the close of the program. George Taylor Jr leaves for Toledo to visit his father and will remain the week. Mary Lighter travels to Columbus for several days. Leonard Taylor visits Ambrosia then Gal lipolis to see Gilbert Mattox hospitalized at Holzer Hospital improving and out of danger. Mrs Martha Smith recovering from tumor removal weighing 44 pounds at St Francis Parkersburg. she turns 70 next birthday. Mrs Howard McElhinny and daughter Eleanor return to Charleston after visiting Dana Lambert.
Health authorities urge caution as a mild flu outbreak in Athens prompts common-sense steps. Treat colds promptly with Vicks Vapo-Rub, steam inhalations, and throat chest rubs, especially for children. Prioritize rest, fresh air, and reduced exposure to avoid more serious illness.
Rev. and Mrs. L. R. Wilson relocate from Norwalk to Greenfield to commence work at the Baptist Church after February 18. They own property in Norwalk purchased during their residence here.
Mr and Mrs John Mayer drove to Columbus Thursday to visit daughter Mrs Gordon Gardner and family and student Lucille Mayer at Ohio State University. Mrs Clarence Gilder of Zanesville visits cousins Mr and Mrs IF Stegner. Frank H Johnson moved into rooms with Mrs Leota Schreiver. Mrs Lulu Mason hosted her bridge club on Walnut Street Thursday evening.
Independent gas well owners in Meigs County report notices that Ohio Fuel Supply Co will stop taking gas from their wells until demand rises. Mild winter weather has reduced demand, creating an oversupply and forcing the pause.
Three people died in Cincinnati over two days from injuries suffered in automobile accidents. The fatalities occurred yesterday and today as investigators reviewed wrecks and families awaited further details.
Evelyn Nesbit, once married to Harry Thaw, files for divorce in Chicago from Jack Clifford actor Virgil James Montani. The suit cites irreconcilable differences and seeks custody and alimony as applicable.
Secretary of State Henry L. Stimson's apology appears to settle the incident over Maj. Gen. Smedley D. Butler's remarks about Benito Mussolini. The Italian embassy protested, and reports say Butler would be court-martialed, though no official comment was issued.
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