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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1932
Page
15
COLUMELS June 11. UPR contractors who leave unpaid bills in communities where they worked will receive no more awards. O W Merrett state highway director announced a credit bureau within the department to judge financial responsibility of contractors and bonding companies. He aims to cut extra costs from defaults and delays in highway projects.
Meigs County commissioners cut the Meigs County Fair’s 2800 annual appropriation to balance an $18,000 deficit, threatening this year’s fair as courts may be asked to decide. Separately, they cap prisoner meals at 45 cents a day, citing economical retrenchment amid broader budget cuts.
POMEROY June 11 County Commissioners chairman A Compton announced a trial of fifteen cent meals at his West Main Street home and that the sheriff may be reimbursed for actual jail feeding costs up to forty five cents per day per inmate effective June 10 1932 The resolution also directs supplying the sheriff with a copy of the ruling Leaders of the Clothing Club Meigs County 4 H met at the Courthouse with Miss Eva Kinsey of Marietta giving a talk on club work and summer plans.
Syracuse June 0H George Potts 75 died Friday at his home after 2 long illnesses a complication of diseases. He leaves a widow and three children and other relatives. No funeral arrangements have been announced.
In the class of 1200 at the Ohio Stateiversity ceremony on Monday, three candidates from Pomeroy will graduate. Manning Ts Webster earns Bachelor of Law, Mary Vu Bing completes Ceramic Engineering, and Ralston Rugg sel Jr. receives an engineering degree. Parents and attending families will be present, with the address to be delivered by President TE Bryan at Ohio University.
The June meeting of the Return Jonathan Meigs Chapter DAR at Mrs. Henry Warren's Reedsville home installed officers including Regent Helen Elberfeld and Treasurer Helen Clifton. Guests from Cradle of Liberty CHOP presented a playlet "Who's Who in February" performed by Mildred and Ethel Smith Edith Bowen and others. A social hour followed.
Garden near Sugar Run School in Pomeroy described by Red Cross as a fine example of what a seed packet can yield. John and Mrs Lemley, miners, cultivate beets carrots beans corn spinach and other vegetables. All but kale and turnips came from the packet. potatoes were not included.
Hundreds attend the Middleport carnival and auction organized by local business men on June 1. Merchants issued scrip worth about one cent on the dollar, redeemable for goods, and bids soared as prizes were scattered. A pound of coffee, valued at 25 cents, sold for $70 in scrip, with no cash purchases allowed.
POMEROY June 11. Mrs. Martin Waddell was wounded in the arm by a stray bullet from a 22 rifle fired by Danny Pooler, who had been shouting rats nearby. A physician treated the flesh wound. no serious danger is expected. Also reported is Peter Godfrey displaying a four and three quarter inch rose grown in his garden on Union Avenue.
Residents recount a 435 mile mountain trek from Hendersonville North Carolina to Huntington West Virginia and Marietta during a single day with plans to visit relatives back in Pomeroy. Carl Wolfe graduates from University of Cincinnati Medical College with local family and Henry Ewing in attendance. Charles Smith undergoes successful eye removal surgery after a long-standing injury performed by a Pomeroy doctor.
A new schedule announces flour will be distributed on Thursday instead of Tuesday. Mayme J. Heiner of the Red Cross stated the relief will be handed out at the first building on Second Street.
A critical search for a missing youth, James Roller, began after his car was found parked near Middleport Hill with an empty gas tank and no sign of him. His brother Malcolm Roller and others scoured the hill where a dog alerted to activity. the body was found hours later behind the school, prompting Sheriff Tracy to continue the investigation into whether foul play occurred.
The piece outlines a composite portrait of five rising stars crafted by Hal Phyle. It describes the imagined actress as five foot three, 143 pounds with centered reddish brown hair and soft brown eyes, noting the blend of Janet Mies Bow Ciara Bennet Elissa Hand Nissen among the merged performers.
Local items report church remodeling at the Church of Christ for a new pipe organ with decorating and cleaning underway. Visits and travel noted include Mrs Cora Bennett leaving for Lima for a Grand Army of the Republic convention and Miss Helen Day teaching in Cleveland planning a summer in Switzerland. Other residents such as Mr and Mrs Shen Mrs H B Cooner and the Stansburys are mentioned with travel between Columbus Huntington Pittsburg and Athens.
Youngstown June 11 Carnegie Steel Company plans to resume operations at the Ohio Works Plant within a few days. The plant, idle since May 28, will recall more than 2,000 men to part-time work as production restarts.
Emil Hearne and his family escaped early today when fire razed their home after a downstairs blaze forced them to flee upstairs. The incident began Friday night as Emil Hearne’s relatives reported smoke and rapid fire spread through the dwelling. No injuries were reported, and investigators were expected to determine the cause as crews contained the flames.
Fort Gunner services not to be held as scheduled. Flag day observance at Part nower was called off after Mrs. FLW Reed announced Saturday night that Congressman Thomas A. donk would be unable to attend. The event was sponsored by the DA RB.
More than 180 people named in 97 indictments by the Federal Grand Jury for the Southern District of Ohio. Wimmer C. Trace, postmaster at New Concord, indicted on embezzlement charges. about 7 106 short in post office funds. Trace held on bond at Liberty. Names include Mike Murphy New Straitsville liquor Leo Haley John Donnell Perry County Hague Albert Brewer Gallia County H W Wells Gallia County and others tied to liquor stills and related offenses.
The government closed its case in the trial of Gaston B. Means on charges of swindling Mrs. Evalyn Walsh McLean out of 1040000 to secure the return of the Lindbergh baby. The testimony detailed how McLean provided 160000 for ransom and 4000 for expenses, and Means failed to locate the child, who was dead.
4 H members prepare for the Sixth Annual National 4 H Club Camp in Washington from June 13 to 21 on the U S Department of Agriculture grounds. Nearly 175 farm boys and girls from over 40 states will attend to learn about government programs and exchange ideas with peers.
Muskingum River between Confoction and Newcomerstown will receive thousands of muskies this week, announced by William H. Reinhart state conservation commissioner. The fish came from Lake Chautauqua New York. Thirty thousand bass are to be planted in Ohio lakes next week, with a survey under way to decide planting locations.
The board of trustees of Denison University voted that if needed by October 1 members of the teaching staff will contribute up to 10 percent of their salaries for the next year.
Mr Eschenbach of Norwood Ohio says a simple home treatment healed his nearly eight year battle with a perforated ulcer after costly attempts and surgery. He urges other stomach sufferers to send for a free book and consider a 15 day trial offered by Udga International in St Paul Minnesota, highlighting a claimed $1000 reward and genuine testimonial.
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