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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1931

Page

2

Pomeroy Heirship Estimated Yet Town Receives Little Estate

Wyatt Girante Pomeroy banker reported after the death of Werlett that an estate of about 675000 would largely go to specific bequests with the town of Pomeroy receiving little or nothing after taxes. Appraisers filed a formal inventory listing total assets around 546005 and identifiable holdings include stocks in Ohio River & Power Co and various banks.

Wyatt Girante Pomeroy Werlett Rus George NeQuisg Fomeroy Toney St Bok Ohio River & Power Company First Nation Bank Chattanooga Tenn Pomeroy National Bank First City Bank Forseo

Ohio State Girls Plan Chicago Welfare Trip

Three senior students from Ohio State University will spend six weeks in Chicago for a social welfare program at the Chase Settlement House. They travel from Fortemouth to Winsmouth for an overnight visit then proceed to Chicago for field work and practical experience in welfare services alongside local professionals.

Ohio State University Chicago Cian Leeth Augusta Sherm Fortemouth Lucile Mayer Second Avenue Gills Aba Fritay Winsmouth Chasa Settlement House Ohio

Make This Model at Home Weather Frock

A compact guide outlines crafting a dainty weather frock at home. Step by step tips cover fabric selection, simple sewing tricks, and finishing touches for a wearable, period-appropriate garment.

Expect Large Crop At Burdette Farm

POMEROY July 2 The Burdette fruit farm near Pomero is said to be among the finest fruit farms in Marys County. It covers about six hundred acres of orchard and pasture, with the trees in uppermost condition, and will bear heavy yields this fall.

Pomeroy Burdette Fruit Farm Pomerose Marys County

Child Recovering After Tombstone Accident in Cheshire Cemetery

A Middleport report says a child injured by a fallen tombstone at Cheshire Cemetery is recovering and able to talk normally. Doctors described brain swelling as improving with the Sunday update, while residents note the accident occurred on the Day of Interment Fest in Middiey Bend.

Middleport Marity Chile Cheshire

Grand Jury Reports Incomplete Session At Pomeroy

Grand jury in Pomeroy delayed their session while investigating Harley Canonte in Columbia township. Several jurors missed service due to notices, including Fort Hartenbach and Verstoo Grove. A deputy sheriff sought absent member J. H. Romine, with others unnotified. The panel reportedly adjourned after approving the record of witnesses and related matters. Middleport notes also mention a Methodist Sunday School gathering under Mrs. Fichinger with a farewell gift for Helen Darst.

Annde Kiting Columbia Township Pomeroy Harley Canonte Columbia A. Martin Fort Hartenbach Een Bim J. HB Romine Verstoo Grove Peter Ebershard Pamaray Wis Inter Middleport Standay School Methodiat Church Fichinger Josephine Smash Helen Darst Helen

Million Tomato Plants To Yield A bumper Crop

POMERGY July 2 over a million tomato plants are starting to mature near Fortland and Long Bottom. Prospects indicate the crop will be large with early fruit sold in the city, but handling the output may overwhelm local canneries. No cannery capacity exists nearby. two potential plants, the old T H Davis ice plant and a lower end Pomeroy facility, are being considered to run canning on a large scale.

Pomergy Crap Min Ba Earry Ang Laren Prough Jew Bush Bridge Ratit Servic Simon John EB Lind T H. “Davis Pomeroy

Jobless man’s act shocks town in wartime era

A distressed man reported as jobless and disheartened by prolonged unemployment reportedly killed himself after a spell of work at a meal room. Authorities described him as having fallen on hard times and facing a crisis of purpose.

Barge Launched Riser Craft Reaches Water at Pomeroy Bend

July 2 witnesses from Pleasant and nearby areas watched the launch of a large barge style riser craft enter the water at Pomeroy Bend. Spectators reported the event drew a crowd and noted the smooth release into the river.

T. Pleasant Pomeroy Bend

Strange river craft event linked to operation Middleport

Report recalls a heavy river craft with 40 crew capacity aimed at a lower Mississippi river event tied to Operation Middleport. It notes a July 2 plan and mentions a separate Charleston hospital fall involving Miss Jessie Tidieport, plus travel plans to Europe from Toledo and Montreal. A farewell visit in Middleport and a fatal airport crash in Hamilton, Ontario are also mentioned.

Wintertave Corporation Mississippi River Middleport Emra Jessie Tidieport Charleston

Walton League Members Busy at State Convention

A Walton League delegation led by Mr and Mrs Lem Warren Prof and Mrs 0 C McClure Mr and Mrs Clyde Mansfield Mrs Louisa Steel and Jenn Withers attended the Isaak Walton League State Convention on June 19 at the Deil House Columbus. Governor White Martin L Davey toastmaster and national president were noted attendees. The talks focused on woodlands streams and conservation cooperation with the American Legion. Plans to invite Dr Bradley and Governor White to the convention here were discussed for the July 14 meeting. Property development of 162 acres near Vale Forest with water frontage and a planned dam was outlined to fund future improvements through sales of lots.

Lem Warren E McClure Mire Clyde Mansfield Louisa Steel Jenn Withers Isaak Walton League Deil House Columbus Governor White Martin L Davey Preston Brad Bradley American Legion Ivos Mansfield Athens Gover Vale Forest

Isaak Walter League Lake Planned for Athens Fishermen

The Isaak Walter League plans to create an artificial lake named Isaak Walter League Lake to stock with bass bluegill and crappie. It aims to attract local anglers with various fishing trips organized by league members including A. E. Whaley A. McPherson Frank Croes and Dr. Hixon. A second trip group led by Prof. O. E. McClure Ee. Milla Wilson Smith departs for Greenbriar West Virginia for two weeks.

Isaak Walter League Athens League A. E. Whaley A. McPherson Frank Croes Dr. Hixon Canadian Woods Prof O. E. McClure Ee. Milla Wilson Smith Greenbriar W. Va

Annual Wholesale Trade Volume Reported by Commerce

The Department of Commerce announced the annual U S trade through all wholesale establishments totals 69 628 442 061 dollars, nearly matching the gross value of manufactured products. It surpasses farm income by about 27 550 001 dollars and exceeds retail trade, due to wholesale excluding foreign trade and certain handlings in retail sales to consumers.

Washington Department of Commerce United States

All in vain taxi bill in South Nyack case

A scrambled report from South Nyack New York details a $400 taxi fare involving Mrs Ida Barrett Wheat a widow who reportedly hailed a taxi to assist and faced an unresolved dispute with the driver The fragment mentions Indiana Jaton a fiancé and a concern about a cat but the core event centers on the taxi bill and the widow respondent in a disputed charges context.

South Nyack N.Y Ida Barrett Wheat Indiana Jaton Wheaton

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