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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1931
Page
2
POMEROY July 16 Without exerting themselves in the heat the Blue Diamond boys defeated LOF 6 to 0 Wednesday evening in a fast contest. Tonight many expect a showdown as K. of tine faces Teachers. Both clubs seek a high berth in the Recreational Baseball league championship. The game is set on the football field behind the new Junior High.
Thursday July Troop Committee includes Mrs A Wrce, Mrs Cynthia Hamilton, Mm Lou Sprague, Mrs Frank Wrightnel, and Mrs John Jones. Sara Sharpway becomes the first Vinton County girl to gain tenderfoot rank, with several others passing. Additional registrations and a marriage license processed in McArthur by Magistrate G W Specht for H L Gibson and Edna G Elliott.
McARTHUR July 16 Mrs Anna Montgomery aged nearly 85 died suddenly at her son Wis son Montgomery's home in Richland Township. She leaves two children Wilson Montgomery and Mrs Tyde Watkins of near New Plymouth. Funeral held Tuesday at 2 pm at residence with Rev Gibbs of the U E Church officiating. Pallbearers were grandsons Wilson Montgomery D and Owen Montgomery and Ernest Brown John Freeman. Burial at Wyke off Cemetery. Attending were Mrs Sarah Wyckett and Mrs Hobart Walker of McArthur.
McArthur July 16 Troop 1 Arthur Girl Scouts registered at national headquarters a month ago with 10 tender foot scouts. Mrs Joe Saltz is captain and Miss Mary Cozad lieutenant. The following named women were registered as the
In Pomeroy the GOP pre primary fight centers on Downie versus Hetzel for the nomination. Incumbent C. J. Hens seeks a fourth term with little contest expected in November. Other notes include local council contests, a past postmaster election in 1880, and various county social items.
Advertises Emerald Of Gens Cide as a concentrated antiseptic remedy for varicose ulcers eczema skin blemishes itching skin acne and psoriasis. Claims fast action with a money back guarantee and easy purchase at drug stores.
In Pomeroy on July 14 firemen tied to a dump and burned a planned blaze of rubbish as practice. Guy Watson, returning home, spotted the pile, lit it, and watched from a distance as the firemen rushed to the scene to find him calmly admiring the embers of their failed scheme.
Excelsior Salt plant in Pomeroy resumed operations after a one month shutdown for automatic furnace stokers installation. The stokers were found unsatisfactory and removed. The furnace length prevented even coal distribution causing slower brine evaporation and halted production prior to reopening.
T H Davis who suffered a severe heart attack Monday is somewhat improved. Mrs Davis, with son-in-law and daughter Captain and Mrs Edwin Hull, arrived from Tulsa and drove St Louis to Middleport in 20 hours. Mrs Davis’ brother Dr Robert Jones and children arrived from Greenfield, with Miss Jones staying a few days. Margaret Headley remains at Gravel Hill home.
In Pomeroy on July 16, tennis fades from peak summer interest as baseball recreation leagues rise. The Naylors Run court on Spring Street is converted to a garden while Lincoln HI Tennis Club uses its court less. A league game is played most evenings, with many local and visiting teams scheduled near Syracuse beach.
Herbert H Jones, 42, formerly of Syracuse, died at his home in South Pasadena California. He was a son of Emmett and Gertrude Jones former Syracuse residents. He moved from Syracuse to Cleveland then Pasadena where he stayed until his death. He leaves wife Gladys and two children, two brothers Dr Floyd B Jones Glendale and Paul Jones Akron, sister Margaret Jones Ohio State University instructor, Florence Jones Columbus police schools teacher, and his mother Mrs Jones of Columbus.
Rena Kearns, 17, was sent to the Marys Iie reformatory by a professional judge on a delinquency charge. Deputy Dana Tracy delivered her to the reform school on July 16. Willie Lee, another inmate, was brought in yesterday by his wife’s complaint of assault. no charges have yet been filed.
Middleport reports Ezio Brunhards 38 died at a Lexington veteran’s hospital after years of tuberculosis. Believed caused by gas exposure during service, he previously ran a fruit store in the local building later occupied by A. D. Starkey. He had moved to Greenup, Ky., before his death, survived by his wife and three children.
Robert F Torrence 77 of Bashan died at home Wednesday after a brief illness believed caused by recent extreme heat. He was a son of WC Torrence and is survived by two sons in Lang Bottera and Chicago and a daughter. A second item notes Mary Lyda Powell of South Second and Main Streets was taken critically ill Wednesday morning and her sister Mrs WY Powell is traveling from Michigan. Local fight news mentions Johnnie Lett, once a top middleweight, training in preparation for a charity bout in Portsmouth.
Mra Feta Blace assisted by Mrs Galfillin entertained the Past pilots Tuesday at her home on Palmer Streets with about twenty in attendance. Columbus visitor M Vella Kepler is here with her mother Mrs Carrier. Charles McMaster and his sister Errol Conroy, with plans to move into a new home on North Third Avenue, plus other locals and travelers, fill out a day of visits and departures to Cleveland and nearby towns.
July 14 report from Hamden details Harley Cate facing pressure as the state gallery commission questions election results. The piece notes exam results and local high school exams, with outcome uncertainties tied to Avril TK 1931.
A fragmented notice describes speaker Congress member Jenkins addressing an annual Fathers Day program at the Chris Thea Church in Sardis Tats D6. The event at Vinton County aims to feature an Intereson program with special mio and athir feitures.
Civic Club and American Legion praise large turnout at the McArthur Fourth of July celebration. A total of 614 dollars was netted to boost the Legion building fund, with construction planned soon on Market Street near the Monument. Picnic at Will Cabin features attendees including Homer Goddard and family, Lewis Goddard of Columbus, and Pearl Saylor among others.
Detroit man Mir Herman Runtts shares a rheumatism sufferer’s grateful note praising Kruschen Salts for quick joint relief and a 22 pound weight loss after starting a hot water morning dose. An 85 cent bottle lasts four weeks with a money back guarantee at local druggists.
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