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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1932
Page
2
The readable fragments describe a local notice involving a community action with officials and a deadline. Names and places are unclear, but the item concerns a civic proceeding and public interest. Further details are illegible but the core event appears administrative in nature.
Major J H Doolittle flew a 200 mph low wing monoplane to Pomeroy Ohio where he dropped mail at the freight depot on West Main Street. Accompanied by Miss Anne Madison Washington the flight celebrated George Washington era routes with letters to President Hoover and other leaders. Pomeroy was the only Ohio town on the route.
W F Reed and his son Frederick concluded a six day auto tour through Kentucky Tennessee North Carolina and Georgia He praises Biltmore and the Vanderbilt estate and notes industrial growth in Tennessee and North Carolina Frederick Reed an instructor once at Miami University in Oxford Ohio has studied under Professor Washburn of Wisconsin known for his person focused teaching method and the book Remakers of Mankind
The Ohio Valley Commandery K T No 24 preserves a half century old banner. It is heavy white silk with gold fringe and a central painting of Pomeroy viewed from near the Downie home on Lincoln Hill. The scene includes the river hills and part of the town’s business district as it appeared 50 years ago.
Louis Rondarmour, a farmer from Thivener in Gallia County, dropped dead at the breakfast table recently. He was husband to Lizzie Dowe formerly of Letart Falls and cousin to Mrs. C. A. Hartley of Pomeroy, with friends and relatives in Meiga County learning of his passing.
MIDDLEPORT July 26 A five foot ten inch black snake suspected of stealing eggs from the Sisson chicken house was killed by Mr. George Sisson at Bradbury. The hunter found a door knob inside the snake and concluded the animal swallowed the knob while in the nest, leaving the burglar unable to escape.
Meigs County Meigs County Tourist Camp near Shenango Springs draws crowds from Racine Cleveland North Carolina and Kansas as families picnic and stay in rustic cabins. Rev Smales reports 15 converts and locals note health legends tied to the spring while visitors arrive by car from multiple states.
POMEROY July 26 Orville Baker filed in common pleas court for divorce from Kathryn Baker alleging neglect cruelty and failure to cook and care for the children. They were married in 1924 and have three youngsters. He seeks custody of the children. Also noted theft of four tires from Frank Fugate’s truck in Middleport and Mrs Aliee Sidenstricker and daughter Larah with Miss Nella Mackin leaving for Columbus then Magnetic Springs for vacation.
Mr and Mrs Howard Williams relocate from Columbus to occupy Julius J Schmoll property on Pearl Street in Middleport. Williams has already arrived and is employed with the New York Central Railroad out of Hobson, while their household goods have been shipped.
Mrs. A J Beaver entertained relatives including Mrs. Newton Hawkins and Mrs. Ida Campbell with others from Montreal and Minnesota. Several families traveled, moved homes, or planned visits in Huntington Wellston Syracuse Akron Columbus and Carey over the weekend.
Gallipolis July 26 Capt James H Doolittle following a Washington route flew over Point Pleasant West Virginia at 3 02 yesterday dropping a sack of mail The sack landed near the Cornstalk Monument commemorating the Battle of Point Pleasant similar mail drops planned by post offices in towns along the route The flight marked the 157th anniversary of the US postal service starting from Kittery Missouri with thirty sacks dropped in 14 states Gallipolis July 26 S H Eagle assignee sues R C Hineman for 745 14 plus interest on gasoline and motor oil Ruth E Williams Gallipolis files for divorce and alimony against Lewis F Williams They were married January 31 1931 and have a three month old child She seeks alimony during the suit and sole custody Harvey Adams Addison seeks 250 damages from Sidney Swain in a breach of contract suit Swain leased a lot for five years at 25 a month and did not fulfill the agreement by plowing and feeding hogs on it.
Gallipolis July 26 Henry Burnett was returned to Ohio Penitentiary by Parole Officer Martin after a recent arrest for threatening relatives and stealing dresses. He had been paroled five weeks earlier following a forgery sentence. Local court actions include bonds for John Hamilton for non-support and Kenneth Wise for forgery, with sureties named. Zeb Swift’s sentence for burglary was overturned then he was resentenced on probation after a district court reversal. Health officials held a pre school clinic in Cadmus with eight children examined. County crews haul gravel for Route 175 and nearby roads in Raccoon Township and Swan Creek Road work.
A group from Pomeroy headed to a Muskingum River camp July 2 to 6 for a few days of outing and recreation. Members include R G Webster Oscar Roe der Wright McCroba Rue Finster wald all of Pomeroy and C Reuscher of Chester.
Middleport reports that Miss Helen Derst of Pomeroy has resigned as home economics teacher and is tentatively engaged to take up the work in Miss Darst's place at the local high school.
Gallipolis Chapter of the Future Farmers of America announced plans to exhibit poultry and potatoes at the 1932 Ohio State Fair. Three pens of chickens are expected on display, per G. E. Woods supervisor of FFA work and Smith-Hughes instructor at Gallia Academy High School.
Holzer Hospital reports two patients Wednesday and Monday. Charles Younger eight of Gallipolis was admitted for stroke paralysis and released next day. Mrs. J A Reynolds Addison sustained shoulder injuries treated at hospital. Annabelle Cromish fifteen of Gallipolis admitted for bowel obstruction operation early Monday morning.
Real estate transfers issued last week list deeds from F. M. Beaver and Louisa Boster estates to heirs and buyers. Transactions cover 60.79 acres in Guyan Township, lots in Ewington Bidwell and Cheshire areas, and parcels in Gallipolis and Gellipo. Names include Serah P. Beaver Leroy T. Beaver K. M. Boster Bert Vance Horace B. Ecker Wilsie Perry Dorothy M. Lewis and Clifford Peyne.
A marriage license was issued yesterday in Gallipolis to J. F. Duncan 47 farmer of Porter and Pauline Hill 22 housekeeper of Bidwell confirming their union date and details from the ceremony.
Mr. L. W. Barnes resigned from Gallia County Agent effective July 15 and left Gallipolis yesterday with Mrs. Barnes to spend a vacation at their Gladwin Michigan home. He announced no future plans. Mrs. Ethel Wallace and daughter visited over the weekend with Mrs. Wallace's parents Mr. and Mrs F M Walters of Nelsonville.
Governor White today confirmed Guthery may resign from his post as director of agriculture in Columbus after months of illness caused by a heart attack. His future in the position remains uncertain.
Roy Griffith and Lee Swauger are held in Meigs County Jail on arson charges following a Sunday fire at the Harry Guthrie farm near Sumner. A straw stack, barn, and outbuilding were destroyed with farm equipment lost. Investigators suggest the suspects planned to burn a neighbor's barn and target John Pierman’s property, with Griffith recently jailed on a liquor charge.
Ottawa reports discuss plans to force empire products on 1000 Canadian plant branches and to substitute Welsh coal for Pennsylvania anthracite. Delegates fear trade preferences may hurt others, risking a $3.5 million decline in U S coal exports to Canada and impact miners in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Dublin tariff moves add to economic tensions as Irish Free State blocks British imports.
Reports from Brussels say a quake in Ruanda Territory Africa destroyed all public vest in Kammembe town with unknown casualties.
Blistered heels respond to Emerald Oil to stop sting instantly and prevent infection. Apply cotton or gauze and tape to protect until healed. Quick's Cut Rate Store sells gallons of Emerald Oil each summer for hot weather foot troubles with a guarantee of instant relief or money back.
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