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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1930
Page
2
Despite no bodies found in the farm ashes, Lamphere would not admit Mrs. Gunness and her children survived. Yet many believe she did escape, a view repeatedly voiced in reports.
An old gas well on the Will Whaley farm in Bedford Township on the Pomeroy Athens Road has renewed gas activity after being abandoned a decade ago. Drilled by Pioneer Oil and Gas to 840 feet, it now vents gas through numerous cracks, with four million cubic feet measured in one gauge, while surrounding crevices fill with red clay to trap the flow. Gribble and Peoples, lessees within a 300 foot circle, plan drilling along the edge. experts warn of possible cavern collapse.
Middleport July 18 Mrs H O Kent on Third Avenue entertained with a lawn party Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 honoring her daughter Kathleen who on July 16 turned 11. A yellow green and white color scheme with seven small tables and green chairs created an attractive setting. Thirty one guests attended and refreshments were served. Mrs Dea Hayes led the amusements with games. guests included Mrs M J McCarty Mrs Oscar Klein and Miss June Lansbury. Mr and Mrs John Spafford visiting Burton family guests then left for Columbus en route to New York City.
In Reedsville, July 17, Mrs. Caroline Cottle, 81, recalls how a quick feint by her father deterred General John H. Morgan from stealing the late Peter Chevalier’s horse during a 1868 raid. The horse was later hidden in a dense wood until the raiders left. Mrs. Cottle, widow of a Civil War veteran, used a whistle to call cows home, easing farm chores. Her Reedsville home survived a recent fire when wind shifted, though it suffered partial damage.
Mrs J A Hysell hosted Jacaline Hysell s seventh birthday at Mill Street with 24 young guests. A yellow and white theme framed the dining table as refreshments and gifts followed games. Helpers included Mrs Herman Ohlinger and Mrs Charles Howard.
Mrs. R L Smith and youth group host a lawn social at Heath M E Church this evening. Joins mention Cc B Stout visiting from Tuesday, Panhandle Railroad veteran now accountant. Numerous absences and returns include Miss Jean McKay, D G Miller family, and travels through Cleveland Columbus and Akron among locals.
In Meigs County relatives of the Gilmore family from Nelsonville attended a funeral for a Gilmore son and visited Middleport. A marriage license was issued to Russell W. Tompkins and Erma Cook. Pharmacist Edward Stark in Pomeroy was notified of licensure. July 16 marked the first business day since 1921 with no auto transfers in the county. The Racine Ravenswood road is being tarred with two and a half gallons per square yard, and other state roads will receive tar treatment.
County Engineer J F Hartinger completes cost estimate for a 117 foot steel bridge over the Middle Branch of Shade River at Keno replacing the Adams Mills covered bridge. The 16 foot driveway width and a $5900 estimate accompany bond financing planned to complete before winter.
Pomeroy July 18 reports Daniel Harper Revolutionary soldier left a line of patriots. Descendants served in every war since 1776, including Temple Harper in the Mexican War and Civil War, grandson Jeff Harper in the Civil War, and Granville Harper in Ohio. Captain Marty Bennett and First Lieutenant Fred Russell link to Civil War and Spanish-American War, with World War participants among Daniel Harper’s descendants.
At Dublin Road Golf Course in Columbus on July 18 Bill Baker of Dayton led Myron Hoover of Columbus four holes after the first 18 in the 36 hole Central Ohio District Public Links Championship touring final.
Ward Hartley roosted in a chestnut tree in the Alleghenies for one night 40 miles from habitation and 10 miles from friends to shoot a bear that fed on chestnuts. The feat, 35 years ago, surpassed modern boys who sleep in trees just to test endurance.
Pomeroy July 18 Bertie Pickens and Benjamin Pickens residents of Antiquity had a divorce granted on cross petition. The husband wins custody of John Arthur eight. the wife retains Dorothy Mae six and Doris Virginia four and a newborn infant. Foster child Chispa Belle two remains with foster parents in Middleport. Judge Crow orders $25 monthly support for three children to the wife and $60 past due under a prior agreement.
Akron July 18 former congressman Robert J Bulkley of Cleveland declared the Eighteenth Amendment should be repealed in a speech that officially launched his Democratic bid for the U S Senate. He argued diversity across the nation makes a single prohibition rule impractical and urged local control of alcoholic beverages to gain public respect and support.
President Hoover orders a joint Army Navy board to study government food buying and consider favoring American products as U S farmers face low prices from overproduction. Navy reports foreign beef purchases for the Philippines Hawaii China and Panama, with New Zealand Australia and Argentina as main suppliers.
Grace agrees to disclose details of steel bonus payments as part of continuing coverage from Youngstown report. Eugene G. Grace, president of Bethlehem Steel, earns a $12,000 salary and is linked to bonus figures under scrutiny by U P.
Wholesale cases of blood poisoning linked to defective dyes used on shoes clothing and furs have been reported to the Academy of Medicine.
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