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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1929
Page
2
Ad notices prepared for publication in the Messenger columns. Content includes brief listings such as services, sales, and notices to the public prepared for daily insertion.
A Junior Order of United American Mechanics meeting in Syracuse organized the Ohio Valley Past Councillors Association. Charter members from Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky councils were named. Officers were elected, and the group planned another assembly in Middleport on June 26 to organize a tent and recruit new members.
The Rawlings ambulance departed at 6 o clock yesterday morning for Columbus, carrying R W Horden and Edgar Reynolds, then returned to Middleport in the evening with Miss Elizabeth Horden who had been critically ill in Chicago and Columbus. She rested two nights and one day in Columbus at her brother Dr Cecil Worden's home, accompanied by her parents.
From Athens the court of appeals hears the case of Kathryn Eo ey against Doctor R. Rousey over child possession. Judges Middleton and May sit to hear Rose Clark versus Southern Ohio Gas Co and Marcelus Howe versus W. P. Howe. Pomery residents follow Rousey v Rousey as Mrs. Rousey and two children reside locally with relatives in the county.
Middleport June 12. Mrs Dc F Rathburn hosted a wading party at Rutland golf links from 1:39 to 4 oclock for Robert Fiesher eight birthday celebration. Only boys attended in play clothes. Guests assisted by Mrs H L Ward Mrs C F Bradbury and Mrs Oscar Klein. Sandwiches ice cream and cake at 4:30. Robert received gifts from friends. Nazarene Church members plan Syracuse tent revivals June 14 16 and 30 with Rev Charlie lye assisting Pastor T Moore.
June 12 report from Columbus details the Main Street improvement. State Highway Director Wald said funds exist and bids were awarded to Bette Foundation Construction Company. Gas company franchise dispute may delay start. officials plan to notify the gas company to remove mains and begin work, with no second bid setting anticipated.
Middleport June 12 The Patty Vacation Bible School started Monday with an enrollment of 151, seen as very satisfactory. Workers and instructors were placed for best service in the short three week program. Officials expect attendance to reach about 225.
Blu blood Guernsey breeders from Meigs Gallia and Athens counties meet June 28 at Harold Carnahan home Racinas. Southeast Olio Guernsey Cattle Club sponsors a picnic with a ticket for a grand prize calf and a basket dinner. Floyd Barlow secretary Ohio Cattle Breeders Association to attend.
June 14 recognitions cite Pr Robert Jone Greenfield with medical meeting remarks in Washington. Reports include local reorganizations, court actions, burials, and community notices from Pomeroy and surrounding towns, with names like Irving Karr, H J Tilackmore, and Judge Peter J. Blosser.
L W Ley enters the mayoral race in Glouster subject to the Republican primary with petitions signed by Dr J H Elias W W Bryson L E Munden J R Davis and Dr P F H May Ed Kurtzman seeks re election to the village council for a second term with Democratic primary implications petitions signed by Custer Seckinger C F Lewis R G Webber Dr C A Pride and B R Angle G W Cavey suffers a right hand injury at Mine No 256 and will be off duty for about two weeks after his hand was caught between mine cars.
Feedville reports two loads of cabbage shipped to city markets this week with more expected. Henry Warren’s potato crop is praised as the finest in Meigs County as his farm work is disrupted by a federal jury duty in Columbus starting next week for Warren on the Meigs County Petit Jury.
Publication excerpts announce the engagement of Hor Arnold to Bernadine Souders and the engagement of Grace Meter to Philip Meter. The notice lists families from Middleport Pomeroy and Gallipolis with names including Mr and Mrs John T Arnold Mrs Sophia Meter and Mrs George Souders. An infant death named Robert G Quillen is noted with burial in Beach Grove Cemetery.
Miss Gwendolen Jones daughter of Mrs T Jesse Jones of York City won a prize at Vinevetan University on June 4 prior to a quiet wedding to Der Eugene Barrera of New York City. They wed in April while her parents visited and plan to travel to Montreal for hospital studies.
Sunbeam Circle Sewing Club met at the High School June 7 due to a clash with a Pomeroy conference. Mary Virginia Starkey presided and announced an ice cream social at the Owl Building June 13. Osa Cooper reported on the conference and games followed. one visitor attended. Next meeting set for June 13 at 1:30 at the School Building.
Mrs Kidin and others visit relatives and return home. Several residents plan visits and travels to Columbus and Ohio State University. Obituary notes: Mrs. 44 year old Harrisonville resident dies suddenly, leaving a widow and children.
A test hole north of Mid Hocking Mine near Burr Oak shows six feet of pure coal at 194 feet depth, supporting plans to develop a major mine in the Hocking district. A second drill 1,600 feet north began, with Sunday Creek Coal Company intending further north testing to strike the vein.
Glou ster June 12 Good press reports progress in filling holes in Main Street bricks with asphalt. Motorists notice smoother riding as holes are filled and paving advances toward a top asphalt dressing within 18 inches of the curb on each side, giving a finished look.
Harold Leamon age 2 of New Straits ville is at Mercy Hospital Columb is after a fracture to his right leg from being struck by a machine when he fell from his bicycle near New Rattsville.
In New Lexington on June 12 Judge J. D. fined Laura Bishop $16 4d costs for reckless driving and intoxication. Pearl Garry, an occupant of Bishop's car, was assessed 1425 and costs.
Vague OCR read renders a fragment about an alumni group at Westerville College challenging athletic leadership. It mentions factions, a possible missal or dispute, and demands tied to organizing influence within the college. Further readable names or dates are not clear.
Myron Cox led the rescue at Marietta College Auditorium as witnesses praised his act. Robert Cutler, a Belpre resident and senior, noted the effort and Cox received care at the Hotel Wakefield after the incident.
Mrs George Rick, 52 years old, died at the home of her son Clifford Patrick five miles east of Albany. Funeral services will be Thursday at 1 o clock at Hebbardsville Presbyterian Church conducted by Rev Howard Ely Warner. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. She leaves an aged husband and two others. Patrick was a lifelong resident of the Matheny family of the Wortheny farm in Alexander Duffy where she died.
Barbara Lee Lackville, daughter of Ve and Mrs Arthur Watkins, was injured Tuesday when her hand was caught in a washing machine. severed at the wrist and elbow area. Mr and Mrs George McNeide hosted several guests for a Sunday dinner. Long list of visitors and gatherings follow, including family duos and local residents.
Local residents share visits with families in Athens and Mill Street. The Athens Grane 168% plans a June 15 program at Pomena in Coolville featuring a play and musical numbers. 4-H Rookie Club leader Miss Margaret Saltburn announces a lawn tea for June 14 at M McHarg’s home. Donald Campbell of Pittsburgh and Alice Jacoby return visits to Vincent and with local families.
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