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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1932
Page
2
POMEROY July 12 The council unveils a 1933 budget totaling 37 678 55 with 23 000 plus needed for bond retirement and interest. Current operations rely on available funds. the plan must be sent to the county auditor by July 15. Local residents travel and visit relatives in Parkersburg Columbus Hillsboro and Wheeling as community notices.
In Pomeroy Ohio on July 12 a replevin suit by Irving Karr for 240 dollars to recover property kept by Miss Sybil Ebersbach was discussed at City Hall. The Ebersbach Construction Co and Columbus detective Joseph D. Cleary filed claims. Ebersbach agreed to a redelivery bond to retain control of the money until the case is settled in Justice Herman Mees court. The hearing was postponed to August 30.
Pomeroy reported farm agent L. W. Barnes of Gallia County was arrested by Traffic Officer Dana Roush for speeding through the town on Saturday. Barnes was fined in Mayor Hess Court with costs totaling 18 dollars and 70 cents.
The Meigs County voters listed include L. L. Rose Abbie Rose T E Holter Belle Holter Charles Van Meter Ada Van Meter Eldon Krider Charles Johnson Cora Johnson Milon Van Meter Lizzie Krider Amelia Van Meter Chester Van Meter L W Holter Homer Holter Ada Holter Mollie Holter Stanley Holter Mrs Wilbur Holter Cc W Holter Mary Holter Theo Holter They request a change of precinct from Racine to Syracuse and will have a hearing at 1 oclock on August 1 at City Hall per the Deputy Supervisor of Elections.
July 12 in Pomeroy workmen found cracked plate glass in shipment for the new Ewing Building on Second Street. An order for replacement glass was sent at once, delaying completion for a few days.
In Middleport on a wet Saturday night, Paul Parsons and Wilbur Humphrey were riding to Huntington when their car skidded off the road and rolled twice. Parsons suffered several broken ribs and other injuries and was taken to his home on Hooker Street.
Edgar Carpenter 23 a Langsville farmer and Belle McGuire 17 of Pomeroy obtained a marriage license in probate court on July 9 and were wed the same day in a ceremony conducted by Rev. Lewis Russell.
Mr and Mrs Ray L Smith with daughters Clara Louise Virginia and Mrs Jennie Smith attended the annual Masonic picnic at Coolville on the old camp grounds. More than 200 people were present for the noon dinner and a program of short talks by prominent Masons.
Mrs. Wilce Whittington and two sons Donald and Carroll with Mrs. Mankin from Columbus visited relatives. Mrs. Mankin stayed with her son Edward Mankin at Mill Street. Miss Lulu Handley and Lulu Mae Hundley returned to Charleston after a visit with Mrs. T. F. Ferguson. Mark Roller of Huntington saw family in town with Max Roller. Mrs. Blanche Wick and Griff Morgan from Jackson visited Mrs. Joe Atkinson. Reese Williams attended Mrs. H. F. Hambel funeral in Glouster. Noah Haskins spent time at Lake Alma State Park Wellston.
In Pomeroy, a funeral service was held for Arthur Mankin, 42, who died by drowning near Springfield. He had lived in Pomeroy and Springfield, with his body found after a berry-picking outing. Survived by his mother and three brothers.
Gallia County records show chattel mortgages rising over a decade with 1,087 in 1931 compared with 206 in 1922. The increases accelerated from 1928 to 1929 and 1930, then eased in 1930 and 1951, tracing yearly totals from 1918 to 1931.
Gallia County sees growing interest in vocational agriculture as rural boys shift from city jobs. G E Woods, Gallipolis Schools physical education instructor, notes enrollment rose from 25 to 42 in 1931 32 at Gallia Academy High School with a small rise expected in September.
Marriage licenses issued include John Ernest Halliday Jr 24 athletic coach and Marjorie Biddle 24 teacher both of Gallipolis. Also Harry Edwards 38 salesman Akron and Fern Mildred Pulliam 30 of Gallipolis. Earl C. Clay 23 teacher Lewisburg West Virginia and Helena Wilcher 21 colored of Gallipolis.
In Gallipolis, Hubert Carnes defeated T. A. Stribling in the lone semi final of the club handicap tourney. Dr Otto Vornholt and Frank Jones did not play their semi final. Matches scheduled for July 4 were postponed due to rain after first round games last Sunday.
Gallipolis saw 4.5 inches of rain from Sunday and Sunday night, reported by weather observer Frank Wetherholt. The heavy rainfall disrupted outdoor plans and prompted localized moisture-related concerns.
Records show 25 mounds in Gallia Meigs and Athens Counties were excavated by Prof F M Grover over 50 years ago. Skeletons enveloped in coals and ashes were found with heads eastward, alongside various implements. Earlier in the 1890s N Bengel excavated a mound on Union Avenue field yielding bones ornaments and tools.
The remains show a 77 year old man with a veil of ashproof cloth over his face. A second mound yielded three skeletons, a man a woman and child, with 36 copper beads on the child. Grover and experts infer the Mound Builders lived peacefully by farming fishing and hunting long before Indians.
In addition to regular business the Woman's Bible Class of the Baptist Bible School will present a special entertainment program prepared by the class president and teacher. The meeting will be held this evening in Middleport.
Mrs. H. J. Hysell of Tucson reports her daughter Miss Marie Hysell is slightly improved in health after nearly two years of treatment there.
Gallia County to start a soil survey July 18 led by G E Wood of Gallia Academy High School. Seventy farmers within nine miles of Gallipolis will cooperate to map soil types, land use, crop rotations, yields, fertilizer use, and plowing practices. Results to guide winter agricultural courses and identify soil rankings across 70 farms.
Gallipolis July 12 Jean Nibert 36 is held on parole violation following a Sunday arrest for assaulting his mother with a shovel Chief John Fraley says this is Nibert third parole violation from the Ohio State Penitentiary Walter and Woodrow Wears of Palmyra West Virginia pleaded guilty Sunday before Mayor A J Stormont to speeding within Gallipolis city limits
Gallipolis July 12 admissions and dismissals include Mrs M N Fowler wife of Dr M N Fowler from Athens State Hospital for major surgery by Dr G A Mack Sunday. Clarence King Gallipolis admitted Monday for treatment. Mrs Homer Houck Northup released after operation. D B Davis Wilkenville released Sunday.
Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 2 PM at the home for William L. Goode Senior who died Sunday night. Born in Gallipolis on July 22 1831 he leaves wife Vincy and children Marguerite Charles Jerry and William Jr.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Martin ITI and their son Joseph Martin IV of London are guests this week of Mr and Mrs George Tabit at the Hotel Lafayette.
A marriage license was issued on Saturday by Judge J. S. Clark to Guy Young age 21 of Three Mile West Virginia and Maysel Keeling age 18 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Keeling of Kananga with consent from her mother.
Gallipolis reports Sheriff Charles H. Swanson has been subpoenaed as a witness in the Nelson Thornton case on Thursday in Athens County with the subpoena served for the proceedings.
Gallipolis reports opening night of the second half season with Womeldorff & Thomas facing K of P. on July 12. Other matchups listed include Cheshire versus Judson Bible Class, American Legion against Addison, and Business Men versus Farmers' Club in coming days.
Gallipolis July 12. County records show total new mortgages exceed cancellations but the monetary value on agricultural land dropped by several thousand dollars. Agricultural mortgages totaled 137164.35 on 10550 acres, with 143 mortgages. cancellations covered 171 parcels on 9319 acres valued at 156094.03. Overall mortgages surpassed cancellations by nearly 20000, with 242 new mortgages on 10665 acres valued at 303460.75 and 189 cancellations on 9244 acres totaling 284190.79. Total deeds 449 on 19608 acres valued 113147.53 with most on agricultural land. Leases recorded amount to 228 on 22887 acres.
Eighth grade commencement for Gallia County elementary schools is set for Friday at 1 p.m. at Washington School. About 230 district graduates will receive diplomas with 73 earning certificates for top grades. Rev. George Sagan will deliver the principal address. Supt. E. W. Edwards will present diplomas.
Twenty three Boy Scout members led by Scoutmaster Paul Wetherholt gathered Friday night for a marshmallow roast and swimming party at Fairfield Lake on the McCormick farm five miles west of Gallipolis.
Charles Bertram of Marietta files a petition against L. C. James seeking 50 dollars with six percent interest from November 28, 1981. The suit concerns pigs sold by the defendant last fall.
Several Gallipolis Golf Club players travel to Cambridge to compete in the Southeastern tourney. The group includes Joe Tanner Harmon O'Brien Wayne Booth Dr Otto Vornholt Henry Cherrington Frank Jones Hubert Carnes and Dr Lev Pean.
Miss Marjorie Biddle daughter of Mrs Elizabeth Biddle and the late Dr J S Biddle became the bride of Mr John Ernest Halliday Jr at Grace Methodist Episcopal Church Gallipolis Ohio today. The ceremony was conducted at 9 30 in the morning by Reverend J W Stone in the presence of close family members.
The ceremony united Miss Halliday and Mr. Halliday with Miss Alice Neal singing. The bride, once physical education supervisor in Gallipolis and affiliated with Arkansas, wore blue crepe. After a six week Canadian motor trip they plan to live in Cincinnati where he will join the University of Cincinnati athletic department. He is a 1929 Ohio Wesleyan and 1932 UC Law graduate. both have strong Beta Theta Pi and Phi Delta Fraternities ties. Mrs Harry Miller hosted a spinster dinner and bridge for the bride.
Gallipolis reports Carroll Lundy aged one died after drinking a half pint of kerosene found in a bottle. He was the son of Lawrence Lundy of Rio Grande Ohio.
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