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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1930
Page
2
A humorous item centers on a senorita with a heavy burden on her mind. The piece uses playful brag and social mockery to paint a caricature of pride and worry in bright, witty tone.
Disjointed report notes friction over treaty levels for destroyers and cruisers, with Senator La Follette opposing and warnings of public blocs. It mentions Hoover's Navy program, unease in the Senate, and anticipated anti-building propaganda amid discussions of a 148,500 ton allocation.
The County Board of Education met in Pomeroy to consolidate Dvesville with Columbia, Dexter with Salem, Williams with Syracuse, and Banner with Forest Run. Williams students will attend the new Syracuse building. nine month terms and new salary rules apply. starting prep for August teacher institute and mid August eighth grade exams. schools start September 2.
Co E. McNaughton of Springfield visited Wolfpen and Pomeroy relatives. Homer Carleton returned to Cincinnati after attending his father's funeral in Flatwoods. William Epple of Akron visited Pomeroy and Bedford Township relatives. Jack Johnson of Versailles Kentucky formerly with the telephone company stopped in Pomeroy. Edward Stark of Athens spent the weekend with his father J. R. Stark. Margaret Smith of Pomeroy began work at Court Street Restaurant. Miss Solon of Wooster visited Mr and Mrs John Schaft. William Watson family spent Sunday at Old Man's Cave near Logan. Alma Smith recovered from mastoid trouble and May be out of the house. Mr and Mrs Ward Williams and son Donald left for Cincinnati after a week's visit.
In Pomeroy on Main Street near the Electric Theater three autos were damaged when a driverless car rolled backward after a stalled starter was improvised. Mr Cleland of Racine jumped aboard but was thrown to the street as the car struck a Ford, then Mrs Sweifel’s vehicle, finally pushing a car into theater billboards. Movie star William Haines sustained facial injuries.
Mrs. J. W. Longstaff and granddaughter Charlesanna returned from Charleston where the child was treated at McMillan Hospital. A hip dislocation was set in a cast, and doctors believe with continued treatment she will walk. The girl has been under specialists for months and is improving.
plan for outing Racine notes the forty first annual Mt Carmel picnic on July 31 at De Wolfs Grove Bashan Road for the Missionary Society of Carmel Church. organizers promise speakers ample food and refreshments with expected record attendance after 49 years of large crowds.
The funeral for Mrs. Blanche Wilson who died at Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis was held at 2 PM today at Ewing Chapel conducted by Reverend Stark of the Baptist Church. Burial followed at Beech Grove Cemetery.
The Rotary Club met at the Presbyterian Church to hear Dr. Skinner who announced his retirement from the ministry next Sunday. He has served seven years in the Middleport pulpit and 35 years in church service.
Clyde Cole of near Chester filed a warrant with Justice Fred Gilmore for the arrest of Charles Massar on a charge of stealing 20 rods of barbed wire from a farm. The wire, valued at $10, was taken several weeks ago and traced recently. Constable Lord Hysell sent to bring Massar to court.
Mrs Frank McElhinny hosted a miscellaneous shower for granddaughter Mrs Robert Mason with 35 relatives and friends attending. Gifts for the new Athens home greeted the bride who will be at home after September 1 with husband the groom.
Pomeroy Council delegates creek flushing to Street Commissioner Casto after reports of damage and complaints. The meeting also grants first reading to an ordinance for Norman H. Cooper to operate a ferry between Pomeroy and Mason West Virginia and directs Mason Pomeroy Ferry Co to operate under its franchise or lose it. Wharf rights extend to the heirs of H J Simpson with landing fees from transient boats. Monthly bills approved.
Hemlock Grange No. 2049 met Saturday evening and announced the annual picnic set for Saturday July 26 at J A Smith's farm near the Pomeroy Athens Road one mile from Hemlock Grove. A state speaker, local program, community dinner, games, stunts and refreshments are planned. All welcome regardless of Grange membership. next meeting urged for members. Ice cream was served to close the evening.
Elias Springer of near Tuppers Plains reported a suspected stolen old Ford left at his home six weeks ago by two men from Parkersburg. The pair returned, removed license plates, and later stole two rear tires and tools after leaving with another car, prompting the county to locate the owner using license and motor numbers.
At a birthday party in Middleport on Sunday evening Miss Norma Di Piero and John Waddell announced their engagement. Both locals. Waddell works in Pomeroy. The event at Mr and Mrs Casci in Lower Pomeroy drew more than 35 guests from near and far with refreshments, dancing, and entertainment. The couple plans to wed in the near future.
Pomeroy July 22 two boys appeared before Probate Judge J E Carleton. Howard Collins of Bailey Run was made a ward of the court and released after promising to stop petty thieving. Orville Hawley’s case is pending and he remains held in the county jail.
Glouster mayor orders all children under sixteen barred from driving on streets after a string of near accidents. Police will arrest any minor driving at night with only one headlight as two headlights are required for safe operation.
Rev Paul E B Kemper of the M E Church and his wife left Glouster with their daughter Miss Katherine for a motor trip to Chicago to visit relatives. Katherine later returned to Chicago to resume her work after a vacation with her parents in this city.
Ella Woods 63 widow of Charles Woods died Monday morning at her daughter Mrs. Mayme Whitney's home on Main Street after a long illness. She leaves two daughters Mrs. Whitney and Mrs. Grace Burns. Funeral services Wednesday at 2 pm at Hollister Church. burial in Hollister Cemetery conducted by Rev. F. E. Roberts.
GLOUSTER July 22 There will be degree work at the regular meeting of Marcellite Rebekah Lodge Saturday night Following the work refreshments will be served and a social hour held Visiting Rebekahs are invited Members of the degree team not able to be present are asked to notify the team captain prior to the meeting.
Mrs. E. F. Mundew and her three children are spending a week at a cottage at Lancaster Camp Grounds. They were joined by Mrs. Mundew's father, M. F. Andrew, who accompanied them Sunday and returned to the city Monday.
A lightning strike in Avon struck the Cradza family yard killing Tony Cradza 50. Three young children were left fatherless and an older son was hospitalized with serious burns.
The body of Chalmers L. Martin 27 Barlow Marine Corps aviator and former Ohio University student killed in a Nicaragua plane crash is due to arrive at Quantico Virginia August 19 and then be sent to his mother’s home in Barlow.
Will oil road crews begin treatment on the gravel stretch from Minersville to Racine as cited by C. W. Jones county road superintendent. Lebanon Township resurfacing is finished and equipment returned. Hartinger notes Racine Portland Bashan and Eagle Ridge roads in good shape. Trucks will haul gravel from Kerrs Run pile to Bedford Township for use on the roads there.
Middleport notes Misses Jean McKay Evelyn Eichinger Henrietta Ewing Jean McMaster Betty Michael Ruth Nutting and chaperon Blanch Matthews motored to the McMaster cottage above Antiquity for a week’s outing. They were joined by Miss Corinna Morgan of Jasonville Ind visiting friends.
Mr and Mrs J H Rogers entertained at their Pome roy Road home with a 6 o clock dinner Sunday honoring Mr and Mrs Gilbert Knight and son Billy. Guests included Mr and Mrs J P Mohler Mr and Mrs Herbert Moore Mr and Mrs William Weatherby and son Hubert Mr and Mrs S C Hartman Mrs Grace Gillette and daughter Virginia Lee Miss Edith Beecher Miss Mabel Olson Herbert Hartman and Misses Evelyn Dorothy Frances and Hester Hartman.
Dexter notes J R Folden a leading stock and wool buyer aged 68 grew seriously ill last week and on Sunday morning was moved to Mt. Carmel Hospital at Columbus for an operation on internal trouble.
The Toppers Plains team defeated Rig and Reel Team of Parkersburg 16 to 15 in ten innings on Saturday and beat Little Hocking 10 to 9 on Sunday in a tight two game series.
Mrs Will Adams of Columbus arrives with her sister Mrs M C Hobart to help care for their aunt Miss Mary White.
Dozens of families and individuals visit for weekends and summers across Laurel Cliff Pomeroy and nearby towns. Names tied to Akron Springfield Columbus Huntington Zanesville attended gatherings, trips, and homecomings with relatives, including Mrs. Arthur Fox and Miss Nellie Skinner.
U.S. senators return home after London Naval Treaty ratification as a fierce debate looms over funding up to 1.071 billion to expand shipbuilding. Japan faces a contentious anti treaty fight while Britain and Japan are expected to uphold tonnage limits. The Senate narrowly rejected a Walsh proposed reservation on ratification.
Mr and Mrs Plummer Beeson traveled to Quannacut Camp near Rockbridge to spend several days with W H Beeson and his daughter Helen Beeson. Mrs R T Hughes and daughter Marjorie returned to Athens after a week with Dana and Mrs Lambert. Mrs Howard McFlainey and son Wayne stayed here briefly with relatives and friends.
In Harrisonville on July 22 the local Sunday School and Zion Sunday School held a joint picnic at the State Experiment Farm near Carpenter. About 175 attendees heard sermons by Rev. Damon Watkins of Pomeroy and Rev. Harry Dye of Rutland after a basket dinner.
Pomeroy July 22 report states Bowers and William Barks of Vanderhoof, held two months, accused of looting a Grove home over Meigs County and charged with a Tuppers robbery. Officers say they sold items near Coolville and face trials after pleading not guilty.
County commissioners met to approve and order payment of several bills. Members from different parts of the county discussed road repairs to improve local communities.
In probate court Mayme H. Simpson of Pew was appointed administrator of the estate of Harry J. Simpson. The estate of Katie Cans was found not subject to inheritance tax.
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