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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1933
Page
5
July 18. Pomeroy taxi drivers clash with the village council over a proposed ten dollar annual taxi fee. A driver proposed twenty five dollars. debate spanned the council chamber as officers shelved the issue for later deliberation. The broader meeting touched on 1934 bond retirement funds and village finances amid tax law impacts and infrastructure needs.
A fragmented note reports a Miss daughter of Dr and Mrs Jones of New York visiting Ashland Kentucky and Pomeroy with T H Davis, Miss Catherine B Schlaegel, and relatives, while her father is said to be in Africa. The group is described as being on a Chicago exposition trip and weekending in Ashland.
The house near the depot burned early Monday after ignition while Mr Michael was away tending cows. Mrs Michael woke others and escaped, though Ken was severely burned. Firefighters saved the new additions as the family escaped with only belongings. Byers Funeral Pied Lima is buried Monday.
Cecil Root and son with parents in Columbus return home after a social visit. Mentions of relatives and several scattered names such as Welch, Mauck, and Mauck families appear in broken phrases, indicating a family obituary or social notice with incomplete details.
County officers, acting on a tip, uncovered a large moonshine still deep inside an abandoned coal mine on the former Robert Hysell farm at Thomas Fork. They found seven barrels of mash and other equipment. the mash was dumped, the still destroyed and part brought to jail. A dynamite charge was later set to render the spot unusable. No arrests were made.
Sunday event in Middleport details a Junior Department beach party and wiener roast at Mourning Beach led by Ed Lewis with other church members assisting. Nearby notes include visits by Ernest Buck and son from Los Angeles, travels of Mrs. Cora Bennett, and relatives of Albert Byers.
In Pomeroy on July 18 a 12 year old boy from Thomas Fork admitted in Juvenile Court to stealing a pocketbook from a local restaurant after initial denial at the county jail. He was nearly scorned for his earlier tears but then provided the location of the pocketbook which was recovered.
J W Fichter assistant director of education of Ohio is due in Pomeroy Wednesday to headline Meigs County school boards annual session at the Pomeroy Christian Church He will speak at 130 pm Superintendent C O Chapman who went to Columbus Monday seeks details on Senate Bill No 142 enabling boards to borrow funds for fall term needs and will share findings at the meeting
POMEROY July 18 Eldon Weeks secretary of the fair board says the Meigs County Fair will feature horse and mule pulling contests for the three day event September 19 20 and 21. The usual attractions including horse racing exhibits and midway amusements remain with a fireworks display on September 20 and 21.
Mrs Blanche Goodwin visiting teacher in the Middleport and Pomeroy Schools left Monday for Pleasantville to visit her sister. She plans a vacation of several weeks and will return here September 1.
Dexter Downs team from Millfield prepares for a Sunday clash with the fast Athens County outfit. The matchup pits Millfield’s speed against Athens County’s seasoned defense in a sought after regular season affair.
In Columbiana County common pleas court C E D Shenefield sues Sandy and Beaver Valley Farmers Mutual Insurance Co for 2501.20 dollars plus 6 percent interest from April 16 1932 claiming his house and other Salem Township property were destroyed by fire on February 5 1932.
Mrs Eliza beth Elberfeld remains in a serious condition after a stroke at her daughter Mrs Margaret Bloom's Akron home Family says she is the mother of Raymond Elberfeld of Pomeroy Mr Elberfeld visited his sister in Cleveland last week
A midweek gathering at the Presbyterian Church in Middleport is slated for 7 30 Wednesday evening. Mrs. L J Heiner will lead the Whatsoever Class officials announced the program.
Mr and Mrs Milton McDole of Rising Sun near Fostoria are guests this week at the home of Mr and Mrs Delbert Welker in Hemlock Grove.
Weekly report lists admitted patients from Athens including Margaret Biddle Albany Robert Markley Mineral City Virgil Freeman Nelsonville Neva Radekin Dyesville Martha Carter Brilliant and others. Discharged patients include Virgil Freeman Mrs Norman Hull Fred Josten Walter Yount and Mrs R L Griser Convalescent patients include Margaret Biddle Robert Markely Neva Radekin Martha Carter Carrie Hayes Dorothy Wallace Rose Rutter and others.
Athens Rotary Club members will attend a joint inter city meeting of Marietta and McConnelsville clubs at Lake Chute Boy Scout camp on July 27. Many Rotarians will drive to the Muskingum River playground that afternoon to learn about Boy Scout work in the region.
Mrs Lucy Wood visits the home of daughter Mrs W B Gibson. Howard Gibson hosts a marshmallow roast Saturday night with guests including Frederick Dixon Louise Clark Asa Jordan Ruth Dixon Dale Stanley Dorothy Coe Howard Woodyard Blanche Reeves Edward Pugh Bernice Gibson Otho Castle Sylvia Hull Donald Stanley Mary Gibson Everette Dixon Alice Reeves James Woodyard Evelyn Steinmetz Matthew Reeves Ruth Gibson Carl Blackwood Dorothy Reeves Rex Reeves Alice Lax Junior Gibson Virginia Jordan Franklin Townsend Lucille Martin Granville Reeves Duane Stanley.
Howard Gibson Jessie Hoops and Brad Gibson joined Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Cheadle for Saturday evening. Also present were Billy and Rex Cheadle Frank and Charlotte Woodgerd Max Woodgerd Charles Eliott with Jimmy and Jo Anne, plus Arthur Gibson and L. C. Gibson family members. Sunday dinner included Mil dred, Dr C A Teeters from Washington D. C. Mrs. Conrad Steinmetz visits daughter H G Haning. D C Gibson and two Athens visiting sons were at L C Gibson’s one day last week.
Burr Oak hosts a Tuesday evening miscellaneous shower at the Albert Post home for Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Post Hemlock wedding couple married late June. Guests included Eva Ivers and Adda Ivers Valeda Kansas. Mrs Post plans trips to Trimble and visits Clara Penrod then returns to Kansas. Several locals visited relatives and friends around Hocking Cambridge and Denver through the week.
Mrs Mollie Detwyler of Toronto is mourned by sister in law Mrs Vivian Hoffman as funeral plans begin after a Sunday message. E B Parker heads to Parkersburg hospital for surgery while E E Parker was in Athens on Wednesday. Local visits include Hamiltons hosting East Liverpools, Torrence family with Stewart guests, and Ina Springer in Belpre. Ice cream social planned for M E Church yard to aid church. Families connected to Parker and Bahr and Depew share visits. a 1826 cent found by E E Parker is noted.
Rutland residents and visitors share weekend gatherings and church events. Families including Stith, Mutcher, Washburn, Rawlings, and Beckley visit relatives. Ladies Aid hosts a church social with ice cream and cake. Christian Church votes to biweekly evening services led by Rev. Bolton. Scott Canaday and Lowell Wingett market meat. Harmony Circle to meet at Agnes Egnor’s home. Dunfee family visits relatives. Hawkins moves residence. Holmes home near depot damaged by fire. Reeves family returns from a weeklong state trip.
Salem residents hosted and visited extended families in the week. Alice Houdersheldt and son spent Tuesday with Melvina Morton. E. L. Bosworth served as a business visitor in Vinton and Pomeroy. Minnie Nichols and daughter called on Rilla Holliday. Guy Buckley and family from near McArthur stayed with father John Buckley. Grace Martin and children visited her mother Frank Nelson. William Houk of Columbus helped hay with John Houk’s family. Lola Wagner of Columbus spent two weeks with her father William Cottrill. Albert Romine of Dexter visited J. R. Morton. Mr. and Mrs. Curt Anderson were
Sunday guests visited local households including Roy Anderson and family, Effie Baker and son who returned from Columbus, and Albert Castor under E F Bolen. Kenneth Cooper and wife from Ashville stayed with Frank and Mrs Nelson, while William Knapp of Jacksonville visited Ezra Knapp and family.
Bethany Moore and family visited the Pugh home in Calico Ridge with Edna Pugh joining for a week. George Gleason of Charleston returned after visiting Ed Burke. An excursion to Buckeye Lake drew many locals. Susan Woodie visited relatives in Zanesville and returned. Frank McPherson and children were guests of C. H. Moore. Floyd Burke and children from Akron were in the area. Viola Klingenburg of Norwood visiting Ed Burke relatives. Camp Meeting at Cool Ville drew locals over two weeks. Mrs. John Frost cared for son Glenn, ill in Athens. Nellie Hawk visiting relatives in Parkersburg for a week.
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