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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1931
Page
5
Local summer notes reveal visitors from Des Moines and Chicago, plus a hospital grounds picnic with multiple Athens households in attendance. Travel plans include a May of Chicago return, while Miss Putnam and Miss Wheeler plan to stay with George S. Putnam’s family. Additional items report relatives visiting from Versailles and a Columbus trip for Miss Thompson.
Mis Gladys Collins and Mr Clif ford C Marsh both of Athens wed Tuesday night July 14 at the home of Mr and Mrs Everett Blednoa in Vevay Indiana. Ceremony by Rev Leland Courtney with Mr and Mrs J D Marsh Jr of Philadelphia as attendants. Only immediate family present. Marsh son of J D Marsh of Vevay. he has been supervisor at Athens State Hospital. They will reside in a hospital cottage.
Mr and Mrs William Gilkey of Pratta Fork announce the marriage of their daughter Nancy to Mr Ralph Perry of Detroit Michigan on July 15 in Tiffin W Va Mr Perry is employed at F W Woodworth Company store in Athens He also works for Flint Ink Company in Detroit where he returned Sunday Miss Virginia Masterton left Sunday for Charleston WV for a week view Mr and Mrs William Masterton host Miag Jane Harden and A T Stedman of Toyedo as weekend guests at 92 Sunnyside Drive Mrs Everett Clendenin daughter Dorothy and Mr Gerald Pfau from North Lima visited Friday night and returned home Saturday night Mrs Clendenins children Rita and Billy spent vacation with grandparents Mr and Mrs W W Clendenin 7 Walker Street Miss Robbin Beckley of Washington DC visits her parents on Herreld Avenue Before returning to Washington Miss Beckley will spend a few days with Mr and Mrs Arthur McDaniel in Columbus
Roe Smith, 40, former expert army rifleman, killed a man and wounded a man and a woman before holding off 40 deputy sheriffs for eight hours from his Annapolis home. Officers exchanged gunfire during the all night vigil before his arrest in Robinson I on July 20.
A Dover Township docket from June 3 1845 shows plaintiff B C Brown versus defendant Benjamin Wolley over a note for 6 46 dated December 25 1839 with justice Charles Carter presiding. The Millfield docket 88 years old is the oldest yet found near McConnellville Muskingum. Local cottages near the Shepherd purchase are noted.
Glouster city officials and families were to hold a picnic on the first Sunday in the grove near Brebopville but the event was canceled before the stated time. No definite date has been set to reschedule and the affair may be abandoned.
In Glouster on July 20 William Barnett father of Fred Barnett of Corning, longtime friend of Mr and Mrs H Taylor, was laid to rest in Corning with Magic City Lodge members and local Odd Fellows attending. The report notes Barnett’s longstanding activity in fraternal work. William Shepard purchased a cottage from John Francis in Glouster.
Glouster July 20 committees for August have been named by the Church of Christ. On August 5 the leader is Dr E F Dan ford with music by C F Wallace and booster Mra Sarah Williams. On August 12 leader Mra Z Henshaw, music by Mrs M Rogers, booster Chae Willams. On August 19 leader W H Stant, music by Mrs W H Stahl, booster Mrs Norris. On August 2 leader M M Bryson, music by Mrs Grace Bryson, booster Miss Emma Kasler.
Glouster residents attend a Churches of Christ gathering in central Ohio held at Ash Cave Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock. Rev F E Roberts of Linden Heights Church of Christ led the musical program. Also noted is a local party at Migues Means home with many Glouster and Trimble guests. Rural mail carrier B Blick attends the National Rural Letter Carriers Association convention in Mt Vernon representing Athens County delegates.
POMEROY July 20 One of the few ancient backyard brick bake ovens still in use on the old Dr. Smith farm in Chester Township Meigs County is likely about a century old. Bakers tested heat by hand dating back to days without thermometers as modern shops replaced such ovens. Nearby markets note car sales optimistic amid obsolescence of older models. In Columbus July 20 physicians report Dr Harry H Snively condition not good following abdominal surgery last week.
A home sewing guide presents steps to craft a matching frock and separate cape. It outlines fabric choices, cutting layouts, and basic stitching tips for a simple coordinated outfit.
Anne Adams presents a sleeveless one-piece frock with scalloped bodice and downward curved skirt, paired with a separate cape. Pattern 1989 offers sizes 14 through 40 with fabric yardage, simple instructions, and no dressmaking experience required. Catalogs with patterns are offered for 15 to 25 cents.
W H Bartoe of Nelsonville was injured in a fall at work in the Western Fuel Company mine on April 20. He fractured the large toe of his left foot but received prompt payment of 25 under his Messenger accident insurance policy. He wrote to The Messenger praising the quick payout and the policy’s value.
Guthery of the Ohio Department of Agriculture, advised by the U S Department of Agriculture, announces a new federal rule allowing nurseries in Ohio to obtain permits to ship Barberry and Mahonia varieties resistant to black spot rust. Applicants must file a special stock inspection with the Federal Department by August 4, 1931.
Ohio leads the nation with 1213 nurseries across four counties covering 12000 acres. Lake County ranks highest of any U S county in nurseries. The Division of Plant Industry of the Ohio Department of Agriculture inspects and licenses these nurseries under Chief Ellenwood. State inspectors monitor pests and insects as Ohio plants and shrubs ship nationwide. About 70 percent of Ohio stock is ornamental plants and shrubs.
In Youngstown on July 20 a high profile ouster hearing began in common pleas court for County Prosecutor Ray L. Thomas. Judges A W Jewell A J Pearson and Alfred Mack presided by Supreme Court assignment. Twenty witnesses were summoned by Ada Levin and Clyde W Osborne representing about 4500 petitioners.
Larry Coates, an alleged gangster active in Ohio and Florida, was critically wounded today by machine gun fire on a highway near Cincinnati. The attackers in a second car escaped, and police have found no motive for the shooting.
Chauncey, July 20. Mrs Elmer Poling died Sunday at 3 30 PM at the family home on May Avenue after a brief illness and heart attack. Survived by husband two daughters Mrs Guy McDaniel Chauncey Evelyn Poling at home two sons Chalmer and Alonzo Poling at home her mother Mrs Warner and several sisters and brothers. Funeral will be held at 10 AM Tuesday at the residence.
Pleasant View Temple Pythian Sisters Chauncey hosts Past Chiefs Club meeting at the home of Mrs. Floyd Linscott with Mrs. Ira Cunningham in charge. Lower Plains notes list visits by Mrs. Eihe Demetery and others from Mansfield and Nelsonville. Chauncey personals include Fred Ferrer Ralph Smith Lucille Jackson and others returning from Toledo and Lancaster trips.
Fifty thousand Buckeye youth are members and will play a leading part in the Ohio State Junior Fair at Columbus from August 31 to September 5. Each year shows sizable increases in club exhibits. Director Guthery funds premiums. this year total rewards reach $24,100. Competition is open to 4-H club members from this county and all Ohio counties.
McArthur reports about 10 000 young forest trees ordered from the state forestry department and planted in Vinton County this spring. Participants include Swan Township Booster Club, D A Ferree, RB Wyeth, Atkinson Ridge tower site, W H Harden, Roger Herwick, Raymond Brooks, Floyd Rhodes, and 4-H club members Roger Herwick, Floyd Rhodes. R C Hunt also planted seed. Plantings show about a 100 percent stand.
The Plains P T A will hold a meeting Thursday night at 7:30 in the grade school building. Eighth grade English students will dramatize Rip Van Winkle. Community residents interested in P T A work are invited.
CHAUNCEY July 20. Christian Woman's Bible Class of the Church of Christ will meet Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs Eliza beth Knode and Miss Helen Howard on Bills Avenue with Mrs Charles Ogg as program leader. All women of the church invited.
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