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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1931
Page
2
Local society items and classifieds summary from Meigs County correspondent A Hartley. Includes a note about appreciated service and references to circulation ads handled by Virgil Marsh in The Messenger.
Pomeroy July 17 The revised tax law will fail to yield revenue on intangibles says State tax commissioner Frank Ward as Meigs County assesses property. The plan may shift burden to real estate while exemptions on personal property reduce farmer taxes. Officials wait to see how the system works and its broader effects on local finances.
Democrats show restraint in seeking office with tight nomination battles ahead. Probate Judge Carleton recalls 1890s shifts as Governor Campbell replaced Governor Foraker, leading to the State Librarian W. Sibley’s appointment before Senate confirmation amid a Democratic Senate.
Wille B. Kirkpatrick sues Alfred H. Genheimer for collection of interest and principal on a $300 note filed in the Clerk of Court's office. Probate Court values Emma Harpold estate at 16104.49 with debts 1382.58 and administration cost 906. Tax 78.20. Paul Grimm of Middleport arrested for speeding, fined 23 dollars and costs, jailed for nonpayment.
A fire in a Remington Hotel basement room started around noon on Thursday, likely from a cigarette stub among waste paper. Firefighters used water buckets to extinguish it. hotel closed for remodeling after a second small blaze in six weeks.
Pomeroy July 17 Market news service set to provide updates on tomatoes potatoes cabbage beans berries and other Southern Ohio commodities from M. W. Baker.
An Ohio agriculture official reports a new broadcast service launched Tuesday at 1 30 p m to gauge if Meigs County farmers benefit from marketing news. George W Kreitler the county farm agent was asked to survey local producers for feedback and impact.
In Pomeroy on July 17 the Knights of Pythias lost 4-3 to the Teachers after an 11 inning tight game. The Teachers scored the deciding run in the 11th after a three run eighth inning by the K of P. A twin bill was set for the high school diamond with Athens Beckley Clothiers facing Pomeroy players and the K of P. facing the Pomeroy Firemen.
In Middleport on July 17 Gene Schaaf twelve was injured when his bicycle struck a road hurdle near the Pomeroy Middleport bridge. He suffered a head wound and received treatment at his mother's home. Billy Reynolds eleven was blinded briefly after a companion kicked sand into his eyes while swimming in the river. He was cared for at home and is reported to be recovering.
The funeral for Robert Torrence who died at Bashan on Wednesday will be held at Long Bottom church at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon.
F. K. Harvey and R. M. Springer of Columbus revise county lease maps for the Ohio Fuel Gas Company in Meigs County. They review changes in ownership and related matters using records in the County Recorder's office and will stay for several weeks to complete the work.
Pomeroy July 17 There is no detour on any main route through Meigs County per the auto club detour map. Route 7 between Kerrs Run and Chester is under construction but open for travel. Route 143 in the north is open. Route 248 at Reedsville is being far bound but open.
Mrs J S Davis and her children Raymond and Mrs Anna Fernburg with two grandchildren traveled from Chicago to attend J S Davis funeral in Pomeroy and have returned home. Mrs Robert W Warner and daughter who accompanied the body from Dallas, Texas also returned.
Multiple short items detail acquaintances and travelers around Pomeroy and Middleport. Davis is fatally injured in an automobile accident and has returned to Texas. Families and visitors from McRoberts Kentucky to Columbus Ohio are noted, with plans for trips to Washington and New York and local social events described.
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