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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1941
Page
3
Meigs County voters must sign own names in a poll book for the first time under new election rules. Other changes include soldiers voting like absent voters and village marshal appointments by the county, with probationary six months and removal via court.
Land transfers across Meigs County include Tracy Whaley and others selling Lots 32 and 33 in Middleport to Harry R. Barnes. Citizens National Bank parcels to Barnes. Carl and Dorothy Bailey transferring Rutland parcels to Daniel and Lucile Hysell. multiple transfers to Dorothy Alexander and others. extensive transfers to Rodolph O. Burson, Priscilla Ashworth and heirs, and to McArthur Savings & Loan Co.. additional transfers from Emma Aumiller and Buckeye Savings and Loan Co. to named buyers. several Columbia and Bedford township parcels to Golden Lewis and heirs. transfers involving Orange township and heirs. Perry Riggs as administrator transferring Scioto township parcels to David O. Jenkins and George R. Beards.
Mr and Mrs James Hall of West Virginia have entered the Welch apartment on Third Ave near Wanda Beauty Parlor. Mr Hall formerly served as a fireman on the Newark Central Railroad. Despite good business on the road four recently hired extra firemen have been laid off, it has been reported.
In a Sunday wreck near Pomeroy two men Hoffman and Kesterson died after a roadster swerved off a downgrade and curved highway. Karl Karr, in the rumble seat, survived but gravely injured, recounting he rode with Hoffman driving. Kesterson, an ex serviceman, left a family in Middleport and Parkersburg.
POMEROY Benjamin F. Jenkins was fined 10 dollars and costs in mayor's court after a reckless driving arrest on Route 7 by State Patrolman C. H. Baker. Harry Wyatt, arrested by Baker for insufficient brakes, paid five dollars and costs. MIDDLEPORT George McHaffie of Safety Cab Company is a patient at St. Joseph's Hospital after a major operation remaining through the week.
Middleport notes celebrate Mrs. William Boyd birthday with a Sunday trip to Wilson's Park in Guysville. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Boyd, multiple Arnolds, Mr. and Mrs. Davis Arnold and family, Carrie Braglin, and others, plus stork showers for Mrs. Earl Bowen and Mrs. Clarence Broyles. Prizes awarded to Helen Lewis and others after games.
Announcement received of a daughter born Sunday to Mr and Mrs Clarence Schneider of Pt Pleasant. Mrs Schneider is the former Edith Jordan and niece of Mrs Robert Harris Herbert and Marcus Chambers. The Schneiders also have a son.
A group of young people including Norma Jean French Nan Fisher Donna Maguire Marjorie Miller Patricia Sherman Allyn Rothrock and Fred Klein traveled to Lancaster Camp Grounds for a week for the Epworth League Institute. They stay in the Rothrock cottage with Rev H A Rothrock and wife.
Guests and relatives visit in Versailles Columbus Charleston Gallipolis and Corning over the weekend. Names include Miss Maxine Burns Mrs. Catharine Burns Mr. and Mrs. Gus Ward Eva Klein Don Strauss and friends and Willard McMaster among others. Mrs. Smith recovers from a major operation a month ago.
A surprise birthday party was held Friday night July 18 at the Barnhart home near Darwin with ice cream cake and lemonade. Guests included the Barnhart and Welch families and several relatives. Other local notes mention residents visiting Cincinnati, work changes, and a Simpson Church picnic at Rock Springs Fairgrounds.
Glen K. Keller and Ruby E. Carson traveled from Cleveland to Pom eroy and obtained a marriage license from Probate Judge E. R. Titus before being married by Mayor M. D. Hartley Sunday afternoon.
E B Smith longtime New York Central Railroad conductor died Saturday afternoon at his home on N Fourth Ave after a period of illness including asthma heart trouble and complications. A native of Pinch West Virginia he moved to Middleport 34 years ago leaving a widow Carrie Smith and several children and relatives. Funeral plans await arrival of private Elbert Smith from Ft Snelling Minnesota.
Footwear and garments were found on the riverbank near the Pomeroy Mason City ferry landing after a half sunken skiff appeared on Sunday morning. Police secured the boat and questioned whether the attire and vessel tie to a missing person, though no such report had been received.
John FE Pomeroy of Columbus and Albert Hill Jr of Letart Falls were in a two car crash in Racine on Saturday. Hill charged Phillips with failing to stop at a main highway entrance. Phillips pleaded not guilty before Mayor Clyde Wolfe and was bound over to the grand jury. Hill’s wife, riding with him, was thrown from the car when it skidded and struck a tree.
In a sunbaked Sunday game at Pythian Park Syracuse defeated Middleport 9-5 before a fair crowd. Syracuse batteries were Guinther and Moore. Middleport’s were Walter and Ohlinger. Syracuse tallied in the first, third, fourth, seventh, and ninth innings while Middleport plated runs in the third, fourth, sixth, and eighth. Both clubs belong to the Ohio Valley League.
The Rev. Henry L. Carr of the First Presbyterian Church delivered a sermon on "Christian Standard of Standard Living" during a union meeting at the First Baptist Church. Miss Phyllis Diles led the anthem "I Will Arise and Go" with Mrs. William Haptonstall at the organ. Two more union services are planned at the Baptist Church followed by services at the Heath Methodist Church.
Meigs County Election Board offers petitions by mail for the November election. Requests must be sent by card or letter to the board office. The office is open evenings but not during day hours. Jupiter is noted as the largest known planet.
James Kesterson known as Jim Kess dies in an auto crash near Shenang Springs. He was the town handyman and a colorful character, who frequently joined traveling circuses during spring seasons, taking leaves from his duties.
POMEROY three intoxication arrests Saturday by village officers were John Davis Homer Tate and Harold Laudermilk held at the county jail for hearing. Ralph Terrell held for shoe store investigation. Joe Vadish arrested for non support awaiting hearing. Clive Keebaugh to face driving while intoxicated charge. Houdashelt and Cunningham released after settling bad checks.
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