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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1931
Page
2
London July 23 report says Liberal leader David Lloyd George is ill with a kidney disorder at his town house Addison Bog. His physician expressed concern over his condition.
Meigs County farm people plan to attend the Annual Meigs County Field Day at the Carpenter experiment farm on August 14. The event, first held in 1929, features tours of the farm with demonstrations of fertilizing methods for corn and other crops, varied varieties of corn, wheat, soybeans, alfalfa, and clover, and livestock feeding and management programs. Two farm tours begin at 10 and 11 a.m., followed by a noon program in the grove and a tour of field crops and livestock afterward. Everyone interested in county agriculture is invited.
POMEROY July 28 The Big and Reel team claimed at least a tie for first after a 4-3 win over the O F nine at the high school. Foundry boys lead. Teachers could force a playoff with a repeat win as rain postponed games are set to be played this week.
Last week the American Legion Monthly car rid a request for information about the whereabouts of Max S. Gorsuch a former World War lieutenant. The magazine asks that anyone knowing his address forward it to the publication. Gorsuch is the son of W A Gorsuch who lives in Wolf Pen county.
Have not settled on purchasing property in Middleport. Officials of the Farber Iron Company state the firm will not move from its present Lower Main Street location, contrary to yesterday’s report.
L H Cain, said to live near Wilkesville, lost control parking on Main Street and drove across the sidewalk into a garage glass window. The insured window was badly shattered but no other serious damage reported.
In Middleport on July 28 Mr and Mrs Elmer Miller and daughter Kia with Mr and Mrs J J Mitchell attended the annual birthday celebration for Denny and Ruben Miller. Denny and Ruben celebrated a seventy six year birthday at the home of Oscar Rupe with 225 relatives present. An arranged program was conducted during the afternoon.
George Fick, once drummer with the Hotchkiss Band and local fire company member, came back to Pom eroy from Columbia and reports sudden improvement. He recalls the City Hall opera house and courthouse lifting his spirits, while recalling his Green River beverage mercy mission and a humorous tale of a broken streetcar rail alarm clock pickup.
POMEROY July 98. Banker Nye plans a green corn roast and tribal dance for up to 500 people at his Pomeroy residence near Minersville. He has about twenty five rows of corn two hundred feet long with two tons ready, inviting guests to reserve by postcard through the Pomeroy National Bank.
Huntington and Charleston men discuss a river barge line to ship Ohio Valley coal to the Minneapolis iron ore region. D C O Connell reports construction of two coal barges to run from Kanawha and Pomeroy Bend fields down the Ohio to the Mississippi with a wharf planned near Pomeroy. He claims freight savings despite long upstream pulls and notes regulated rates differ for water versus rail.
Pomeroy July 28 a char blackened pole on Mulberry Avenue once marked a 1027 fire that swept part of the town. Over time the blaze faded. new buildings rose and foundations were cleared. Only the black pole told the tale, now replaced with a stronger pole yesterday.
Pomeroy Ohio July 28 work on the Pomeroy Chester Road halted after the State Highway Department ordered no worker over eight hours daily. Reports say drivers and others logged up to 16 hours on some days. The halt is temporary with two shifts planned. contractor Ira Bose, previously injured, shows improvement but cannot yet resume work.
In Middleport on Rutland Street the home of Mr and Mrs Clarence Ebersbach was ransacked Saturday night while the family was absent. Mrs Ebersbach found the house lit on return and investigators concluded a burglar fled before stealing anything.
Friends of Miss Helen Beeson report her note from Naples describing a European tour with a group of teachers. The group visits cultural sites across Italy and other European locations during the summer trip.
The Miller and Batton families plan their annual gathering at Gallia County Fairgrounds in Gallipolis on August 13. R. B. Carson is president and Core D. Webb secretary, with a strong turnout expected from Gallia and Meigs counties and a full program arranged.
A sequence of social visits spans Columbus Groveport Huntington Point Pleasant Wellston Wellston and Mason as residents host relatives and friends. Notable travelers include Mr. and Mrs. Robert McElhinny and families Mrs. W G Gravely from Cincinnati and Miss Elisabeth Bradford returning home after visits with relatives.
A visitor arrived Monday to stay with Miss Frances Daniels and Miss Virginia Arnold after a week with cousins Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Erwin. The family of Mr. and Mrs. George Millican of Athens announces the birth of a son, grandson to Mr. and Mrs. James Faulkner of Middleport.
Mr and Mrs Will Tone return home after visiting relatives in Mari etta Zanesville and other points Kenneth Greuser of Monkey Run fined 2370 for speeding in Mayor Hess court Ralph R Carmen of Minersville visited Parkersburg over weekend Leo L Greuser and Karl Greuser of Minersville left for Hillsboro Clarence Ihle and family move into Ebersbach apartment in Main Street Misses Elizabeth Sauvare and Eleanor Smith journey to Akron George Reuter a Fort Wayne trade school student visits Rock Springs area Katherine Davis and daughters Velma and Thelma return to Columbus after week here
An old-time nickelodeon was reproduced in the Athens Senior High School basement hall on Friday. The Tenth Grade English Class under Miss Irene Hand sponsored the event attended by 100 students. The program included a three reel film “The New York Times” showing editorial work, production, and distribution with 50 copies of The Times given to students.
Roberta Hess played the piano while Robert Walker and Paul Lewis sold candy during reel changes. Carl Roberts and W. P. Porter led history and General Science classes with invited students and observers. Helpers for O. L. Wood included Robert Hanna, Earl Haller, Melvin Losey and John James.
Two suspects are in custody over the slaying of Samuel Wilson 67 manager of a movie theater during an attempted holdup. Jesse Glover 27 was arrested at his home with a bullet in his hip and Eugene Norrish 27 was captured after a theater chase. Theater employees identified the men and had a gun battle with three robbers.
Lieut. J. C. Crain, U S Army pilot, claimed a new world's glider record of 16 hours 38 minutes after an all night flight aided by trade winds sweeping through the Nuuanu Pali in Honolulu Hawaii.
July 28 report that U P Newton Steel Co will shift its executive and chief sales office to Detroit Michigan and its general office staff to Monroe Michigan. Ohio plant operations are temporarily abandoned with production centralized at Monroe.
The submarine Nautilus, praised by Sir Hubert Wilkins, departed Plymouth July 28 for Bergen, Norway, on a bold Arctic test trip. It had been docked for repairs after mid Atlantic engine trouble and tow to Plymouth by the USS Wyoming. Wilkins declined to join the perilous voyage toward the North Pole, prompting hurried work for early departure.
Marietta July 28 The Queen City captained by Ed Dunaway is moving large tourist trade between Pittsburgh and Cincinnati with the palatial steamer carrying passengers from Pittsburgh on the downstream trip. The Helen FE under Capt Clayton Adams is at the Marietta and will load freight for Pittsburgh and way landings until 6 am Wednesday. The Helen E carries large consignments of produce including green stuff and perishables for Wheeling and Pittsburgh markets.
Peter Russel a 34 year old seaman may spend life aboard the Oriole Line Steamer Winona County after being denied entry in Boston. He was sent to England, barred again upon return Aug 2, as investigators found no proof of American citizenship. Immigration officials announced the outcome of the thorough review.
An advertisement touts Nurito as a safe, non opiate remedy for neuritis neuralgia rheumatism sciatica and related pains. The doctor backs it with a money back guarantee if the first doses do not relieve the pain and urges purchase at drug stores.
The Plantsville Grays defeated the Zanesville Bear Cats 16 to 0 on Sunday afternoon in Plantsville. Fresh meats were sold by the S Club Girls of Plantsville.
Graf Zeppelin briefly hovered beside the Soviet Ice-Breaker Maivein during the night off Hocher Island in Silent Bay before pushing toward the Pole today, according to reports reaching here.
FAIRMONT West Virginia July 27 The seventh son born to Mr and Mrs Ben Kerns here has been named Jester The other six brothers are Chester Lester Vester Wester Nester and Kester
Cold served crab and lobster salad favors shellfish flavor. Use mild dressing with salt and lemony mayonnaise or whipped cream. Mix flaked crab or lobster with celery peppers pimento and eggs, pile on crisp lettuce or tomatoes, keep on ice for four or fewer servings.
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