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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1930
Page
3
Omara struck into the clin at Tick Run yesterday, finding oil at 18 feet in the sand. A well near the Frank farm yard is expected to prove oil today or tomorrow with rigging by Noah ready at the Hocking Valley yard.
Char. 59 died Monday at home near Carbondale. Services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Asbury Church, with burial in vy Cemetery. He leaves Mrs. May Jolly and seven others.
Numerous families and friends from Lancaster Athens Columbus Amesville Buckeye Lake and other areas visited relatives or hosted guests this weekend. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Leland Krieg and Nancy in Lancaster. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Jewett in Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Henry in Amesville. Gertrude Kruise returning to Columbus. and several others visiting kin in Athens Zanesville Columbus and nearby communities.
In Buchtel last night Walk er's Old Timers defeated Carbondale 11 to 3. Battery for Buchtel were Maheny and Taylor while Longley and Crisby played for Carbondale. This was their eighteenth game of the season with four losses. upcoming games include Chauncey Longstreth Logan and Carbondale.
Specials were defeated by Longstreth nine 10 to 9 on the Buchtel grounds last Sunday. Next Sunday July 27 the two teams meet again with Linton and Hillier as Longstreth batteries and Bartoe and Phillips for Buchtel. Specials face Stratton Motors Friday evening July 25 at Nelsonville grounds.
The Rev D Clyde Shearer of Lawrenceville Illinois will preach at the Pilgrim Holiness Church on Chestnut Street in Nelsonville on Wednesday and Thursday nights this week.
Mr and Mrs Monroe Johnson of Akron announce the birth of their 8 pound son born Saturday July 19 at the home of Mrs Johnsons sister Mrs Roy Pendergrass in Chauncey. Mrs Johnson was formerly Miss Gail Figgins of Nelsonville.
The Junior Choir will practice at the Methodist Church this evening at 7:30 o'clock.
The American Legion branch will gather at the Legion Home this evening at 7 30 for a post meeting led by Glenford Dugan.
Mrs. George FE Kallock and family from Pittsburgh are visiting their aunt Mrs. M H Lutz during a family gathering in the city.
Bound, slain man identified as P. C. Rumbold of North Tonawanda New York was found beaten and strangled in a car on Mineola Road at Port Credit Ontario. His head showed hammer blows and his arms were strapped behind him. Rumbold, a wealthy contractor, had reportedly come here on a fishing expedition.
A farmer in Athens County describes extreme drought hurting crops and livestock, mocking congressional farm relief efforts. He notes dry wells, overheated buildings, scorched crops, sunburned poultry, thirsty ducks, and dust encrusted turtles, urging stable weather as essential for a hard winter.
Auto experts announce colored tires designed to blend with upholstery woodwork and paint. Rubber makers and dye specialists describe a process using colloid mill milled inorganic color particles coated with latex to form a protective film, preventing spotting and ensuring uniform color.
A 1899 War Department purchase article notes three automobiles built for officer use with an option to hitch mules if engines fail. The September dispatch highlights reliance on horse power as a backup, reflecting era transport challenges. Washington notes humorously link to past times as motorists face unreliable roads.
The second annual gathering of descendants of Benjamin and Elizabeth Pickering was held Sunday July 26 at Mt Hermon Grove. Over 60 attended with dinner baskets, listing numerous families and individuals from Mt. Hermon, Sharpsburg, Athens, Marietta, Amesville, and Marietta in attendance.
The body of George Troyar Koch of Columbus died Monday in Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus. Taken to the home of Mr and Mrs W B Logan 25 Mich Street friends may call until time for funeral. Services Wednesday at 2 30 PM at the First Presbyterian Church conducted by Dr A Wilcox. Burial in West Union Street Cemetery.
The BR. P. O. Elks No. 543 will meet at their home on Thursday July 24 at 7 20 p m. Lunch will be served during the evening event.
Advertisement touts Phillips Ark of Magnesia as a 60 year standard remedy for indigestion. It claims one spoonful in water neutralizes excess stomach acid and relieves symptoms within five minutes. The copy urges readers to insist on the genuine Phillips product.
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