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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1925
Page
2
Ira Clinker, 65, was instantly killed when his Ford truck was struck by a Pennsylvania passenger train at Melco, east of Manefield. Fragments of his body were scattered along the track for more than 200 yards.
Meigs county residents and road enthusiasts gathered at the courthouse to hear State Highway Director Boulay discuss Ohio road priorities. He argued for statewide, year round usable roads over costly short hard surfaced strips and noted freight gains from autos and trucks offset passenger losses.
Mr and Mrs Herbert Powell and Mr and Mrs Thomas Longstaff travel to Athens to view the senior class play at Ohio University and engage in the comment exercises. Howard Longstaff, son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Longstaff, graduates with a bachelor of education.
Nuel Fin erwald of the Finsterwald company left for Fontaine to drive home a new Miller funeral car described as the first of its kind in Meigs County. The car will be put into service by a company immediately on its arrival.
Two popular couples tied the knot this week. Edward Simpson wed Gretta Howell at the Metho parsonage with Rev. C. H. Barting officiating. Edith Cur married W. Hobart Jones at the bride’s parents’ home on McKinley Avenue. Jones is a Rio graduate and Edith is a Racine high school graduate.
A returned missionary to Africa, A. D. Parks, will occupy the pulpit at Racine Methodist Church Sunday evening. The event marks the annual thank offering and presents a report on foreign missions.
A long running dispute rises in court on appeal from Justice of the Peace W. of Orange township. Homer McLain is named in the case with RB Parker as administrator. The issue involves a note for 39.42 tied to money won in a poker game and a related collection in Point Pleasant.
Meigs county students Malcolm D Hartley Violet Mulford Ethel Levasy Sara Butcher Letart Falls Charles Jeffries Varida Vance Ruth Cox Mary L Rickard Racine Lawrence Eblin Mabel K Tyler Donald Lalisby Syracuse were recognized as prize recipients in the Firestone essay bureau contest announced by the Ohio department of education. Prizes were distributed by W F Reed president of Farmers Bank Thursday afternoon at the court house.
Mrs Gertrude Wilson of Letart files another amended petition against Rev W F Wilson former county commissioner accusing adultery with neighbor Ethel Hill and abuse. She seeks divorce alimony and custody of Opal and Arthur Wilson. Hearing delayed six weeks. Married November 15 1900 in Gilmer county WV and parents of nine children four dead. Attorneys A D Russell D H Peoples and Fred W Crow for Mrs Wilson. Wilson count by Peoples.
A Covert bakery delivery truck left the Pomeroy Athens highway three and one half miles north of Pomeroy Friday afternoon. Driver Claude Vance was cut about the head as the front end was wrecked and wheels torn loose. The truck overturned after crashing through a guard fence and ended against a post. Further details were unavailable.
A truck returning from Athens after regular deliveries had steering gear problems causing a wreck that led to the vehicle being towed into Middleport for removal.
Pomeroy June 12. An innovation in the roadway picketing near No. 7 mine of Stalter Essex Coal company saw several women join men in the protest to force workers to refuse either the 1917 wage scale or the 40 60 basis. Most of the women were from Pityine.
In Pomeroy Ohio near Point Pleasant West Virginia three boys sons of Mr and Mrs Wilbur Love of Kanauga washed into deep water while bathing by the ferry landing. The oldest nine and the youngest six were drowned while the seven year old was rescued as he sank for a third time.
POMEROY June 12 An artificial rise or wave released Thursday to float 60 000 tons of coal held by low water at Point Pleasant. The Kanawha coal fleet has gathered at Point Pleasant since Monday but cannot move downriver due to the low water stage in the pool above dam No 26 near Gallipolis, which has been open for repairs.
County commissioners advertise for bids to build a two story brick wing to the Meigs County Court House. Bids due by noon and opening set for 1 PM on Thursday July 2.
J L Baird and Winfred Wim mer of Jacksonville head to Wyandotte Michigan for summer work. Mrs Hannah Swanson visits Athens. Mrs Nancy Price and Miss Stella Green in Corning visiting Frank Shaw family. Mrs Phil Grey of Corning visits her parents F J and Mrs Zimmer. Mrs C E Burrs and three children stay in Wellston with her mother Mrs Henry McWilliams. Missionary society meets at Mrs J H Henshaw. Bernadine Bryson completes Wallace school course and diploma in Columbus. returns home this week.
On a thirty days leave Reverend A. A. Turner is absent. There will be no morning preaching at the Methodist church. Evening services will be held at the usual hour with a children's day program in place.
In Glouster on June 2 repairs finished on several bad spots in the paved street near the American Legion ball park. Work restored a troublesome hole opposite the Hyrlvania Coal Company tipple after over a year of complaints. Funding came from small contributions and a substantial donation by E M Blower of Trimble.
The Taylor Ridge Sunday school will present A Southern Cinderella at Greens Run schoolhouse on June 25 to raise funds for the Taylor Ridge church. Proceeds benefit the church.
John G. Achauer has returned to his home in Zanesville after spending several days in this city with his brother and sister-in-law Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Achauer. Mrs. Mary E. Ketchum ended a visit with Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Roberts on East Branch Street and returned to Corning Thursday.
Births in the Athens city health district for May 1926 total fifteen, eleven girls and four boys. Homes listed include Forest street, Curran drive, Carpenter street, Hudson ave, Union street, State hospital, Hadson avenue, For rest street, Millfield, and R F D routes. Names shown include Hoyt Love, Ralph Guthrie, Russell Kennedy, Brindley Abbott, Emmett French, Ortho Potts, Henry Smith, BE Hooper, Clark Rice, John Gentry, George Trigg, William Kirby, Freak Glass, Robert Smith, and Powell Plains among others.
Logan Gas Co filed an $800,000 bond with the state utilities commission to permit its increased rate schedule to take effect after the 120 day suspension. The reasonableness of the rates is under review by the commission.
Athens officials face growing summer trouble as school children roam freely. Mayor Koons notes lack of beat cops while Chief Parker and Captain Maple cope with vandalism, risky play, and frequent calls. Juvenile court handles many cases as police try to curb fires, broken windows, and dangerous behavior during holidays.
Hamden residents noted guests from Columbus Wellston Cincinnati and Dundas as well as a fatal auto accident involving a former Wellston resident. The community prepared for burial services for Ruth Harrel and hosted relatives including K J Cameron and family during the week.
June 12 report from Vinton township constable R D Hall states Theason Martin and Orville Baughman of New Marshfield were charged by mayor Ira Diles of Zaleski with shooting fish and song birds. They pleaded guilty and fined 25 dollars plus costs, with two days to obtain payment.
A. P. Wemer faced a June 22 contempt trial after ignoring a writ of attachment from Common Pleas court against Dues Machine Co. A judgment totaling 1535 dollars including taxes and costs was entered against him.
A vintage advertisement promotes Throt-Ease as the world’s greatest throat preparation. It claims relief within 24 hours when used as directed and contrasts it with ineffective gargling. Available at all drug stores for 35 cents.
End of business Friday closes the list for nominations for township and municipal offices in the August primaries. County election board clerk David Johnson says filings have been slow but expect a late rush today to keep the office busy.
A three scene district meet features a small boy whose surgery is funded by Kiwanis and a frugal dialogue. The Logan club presented a quartet. Paul Lehman, Kiwanis West Virginia secretary, was introduced to the convention before Prof. T N Hoover awarded honors. Nelsonville won the attendance cup and Artecraft Metal company sponsored the best parade showing prize to the Lancaster club.
Lawrence Niggemeyer of Dutch Ridge Lodi township was bound over to the grand jury on a fictitious dog tag charge, but appeared before Magistrate P W Helwig and changed his plea to guilty. He was fined 3 dollars and costs.
The 50 million dollar Belgian loan offered to the public by J. P. Morgan & Company and the Guaranty Trust Co. was snapped up in record time. The books opened and the issue was nearly oversubscribed immediately.
In Common Pleas court yesterday judge L. G. Worstell rescheduled trials. Lester H. Baughman against John Jagers et al is set for June 25. State of Ohio against Carlos Bean for June 24. Wiley Howard, next friend of Lee Howard, against George Lindie set for June 23.
About forty friends and relatives gathered for Mrs. Ormiston’s thirty seventh birthday. The event featured music and dancing at the Ormiston home with ice cream and cake served, making for a very enjoyable evening.
William Ring age 68 died yesterday at his McArthur home after years-long illness. Funeral services arrive at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Christian church in McArthur with burial there. Born in Maine, he sat with Thomas B. Reed in school and later managed the Bowkley House in Gloucester before moving to Athens to work as a harness maker. He left a wife and son Dean of New York City.
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