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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1932
Page
2
The Meigs County Red Cross executive committee agreed to stage a home talent show July 21-22 under the plan devised with the Star Producing Company Urbana. The show aims to raise funds for relief work with no financial risk to the Red Cross and seeks broad local cooperation.
Fort Worth? No, Pomeroy June 15 forty years ago Arthur Henderson, then a 15 year old, writes a vivid letter describing visits, churches, the M E Church dedication, the Rock Springs Fair, weddings, steamboats Tacoma and Telegraph, towboats and local people. He recalls Uncle Henry, electric light plant, G A R Encampment, bicycle races, a spider bite scare, and a planned dawn fishing trip with Sugar Run boys.
Local plans call for casting from Pomeroy Middleport and surrounding county to stage a prominent play. Malcolm Hartley notes the best available talent from both towns will be used to ensure high quality and broad audience appeal.
Chauncey June 15 Judge C E Peoples Pomeroy spoke at the Christian Men's Brotherhood meeting in Greens Run Church of Christ. About 50 men attended as he discussed Christianity and temperance. W C Merritt presided and Rev M E Hoon acted as toastmaster.
Mr and Mrs Abner Phillips entertained with a chicken dinner Sunday at their Chauncey May Avenue home honoring their son Denzil Phillips on his 23rd birthday. Present were Mr and Mrs Denzil Phillips and son Lester Loren of Monday and Mr and Mrs Abner Phillips.
Mr and Mrs Feron McClellan announce the birth of a nine pound daughter at their home in Bailey Run Chauncey on Tuesday June 14 The baby is the granddaughter of Harry Davis of Bailey Run and Allen McClellan Chauncey.
Mrs. Maggie Stevenson of Murray City visits her sister Mrs. Benton Potts in Lower Plains where Mrs Potts is critically ill and reported unimproved as of June 15.
Arthur Burchfield Wendell Moore and Mrs Harry Moore of Lower Plains visited Dayton on Sunday to see Mr and Mrs Darrell Moore and family. Mrs Harry Moore stayed two weeks. Mrs Wendell Moore and her son Roger returned with Mr Moore and Mr Burchfield after a two week Dayton visit.
Relatives gathered at Mr and Mrs Ray Olliver's home in The Plains to honor Mrs Olliver on her birthday. A cake was sent by absent Mrs Ella Pierce. A picnic dinner followed and gifts were given. Attendees included the Knight Day family from Athens Route 1 Hoffmaster Buck Hanning Batchelders and others from The Plains and surrounding areas.
Millfield junior baseball players aged 15 to 18 seek matches with other junior teams. Interested clubs should contact Herman Theisen Jr at Millfield. Millfield Old Timers face Oregon Ridge at Millfield park this evening.
Mr and Mrs Robert Phillips and daughter Betty Louise of Marion visit Chauncey for two weeks with Mrs Phillips parents Mr and Mrs Charles Sweeney. Mr and Mrs W E Dicken and daughters Florence and Grace of Lower Plains visited Nelsonville relatives last Sunday.
Pomeroy officials report two requests for historical records. Ines Staneart Dixon seeks Staneart family descendants and DAR membership details linked to Andrew Gabby and others. Anna Lederer asks for the date of Pomeroy’s first municipal election and mayoral winners, with village records to verify if 1840 or earlier elections occurred.
Mrs Griff Russell of Bradbury entertained Monday evening from five to eight o clock honoring her daughter Virginia Elaine on her thirteenth birthday. Guests included Middleport residents and relatives from Bradbury and Logan. Tables wore green and white and guests wore fancy crepe paper hats. gifts and refreshments were shared. Funeral services for William Reed Sr were held at his Grant Street residence with burial in Middleport Hill Cemetery.
A Pomeroy report by the Ohio Valley Improvement Association shows declining tonnage on the Ohio River and 12 major tributaries from 1929 to 1931. The Ohio River totals fell from 60 758 231 tons in 1929 to 41 601 303 in 1931, with Kanawha and Big Sandy gaining while Kentucky River rose in 1931.
A large crowd gathered at Simpson M E Church in Pomeroy to honor Palmer Roller. Funeral services were led by Rev. W B Patterson from Middleport M E Church, with Roller buried beside his mother in Beech Grove Cemetery.
June 15 POMEROY Special test due to widespread sickness allowed absent students to take the eighth grade exam. Those who passed include Wilma Watson Edith Shaffer Vivian Wood Ruth Carman Russell Watson Harris Frank Carl W Lewis Merlin Tracy and Melvin Tracy.
Marriage of Miss Marguerite Hetzel to J. Y. Corpening of Akron announced by the bride’s parents in Pomeroy. Ceremony held in New York state. Couple spending a few weeks here before a honeymoon in North Carolina mountains. They will reside in Akron.
M C Hobart sues in common pleas court against Jean E Hennessy executrix of the D W Hennessy estate and minors Mary Lucille Corbin Mildred Christine Corbin and John Wallace Hennessy. He seeks 1637.07 and foreclosure of the mortgage securing the note if not paid.
Mr and Mrs C J Rhodes of Minersville depart for Uhrichsville to spend a week with Mrs Rhodes father Dr E W Dole. A R Probst of Cincinnati visits relatives in Minersville with Glenroy Ewing family. Ralph C Carmen Elmer Carmen of Minersville in Gallipolis. R E Wheeler leaves for Pittsburgh after two weeks with Bentz Wolf. Libby Bradshaw returns to Gallipolis hospital for further treatment. Mrs Gaylord Parrish returns home to Danville after stay with relatives. Mrs Emma Nemens of Cincinnati visits her father Henry Munich. Mrs Norma Goodwin remains ill but slightly improved on Second Street.
In Pomeroy on June 15 a Red Cross secretary announced that flour distribution to recipients will now occur on Thursdays. The plan will continue each Thursday until the supply runs out.
Thomas Franklin Lewis, son of Mr and Mrs Tom Lewis of Columbus, graduated Monday from the Medical College of Ohio State University. The Lewis family formerly lived in Middleport and visits their hometown neighbors. Tom Lewis Jr is a graduate of Middleport High School.
The state road commission authorized American Stages Inc to discontinue service between Point Pleasant and Mason City after a hearing this week. Officials cited insufficient business to warrant continuing the route.
E W Cole Morgan County schoolman served as principal speaker at an evangelistic gathering Tuesday night in Enterprise United Brethren Church. Miss Lillian Robinette of Jacksonville led the musical program.
Mrs. E. L. Hutchinson reports a Rhode Island Red chick hatched recently with four legs two extra ones immobile. The remaining description notes normal other traits and local residents' visits and events from Athens to Albany with hospital care and community happenings.
Rutland The Ladies Aid Society of the M. E. Church will meet with Mrs. Linnie Taylor Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Thelma Crumley is recovering from an operation for appendicitis. Little Bobby Tracy has been visiting his grandparents, then returned to Roseville. Mrs. Helen Rathburn Young and son David visit Mrs. Bertha Rathburn. Mrs. Bertha Owens of Cincinnati visits her mother Eva Bolton. The Finlan Construction Company completed a new bridge last Saturday. The Merry Maids Class will hold a party at Mrs. Web Hall’s Friday evening. Mrs. Dora Braley visits Rising Sun Indiana to see daughter Mrs. Will Reed. Mrs. Inez Gilmore seriously ill. Her daughter Mrs. McCarty of Columbus stays with her. Work on the new road progresses rapidly with concrete pouring starting Saturday. Dr. Daniels of Pomeroy visits Elsworth Snowden who is ill with heart trouble. Mrs. Minnie Longstreth returns home in Cleveland after visiting relatives. Miss Betty Chase owns a saddle pony. A large crowd attends Epworth League convention at Ironton. Mrs. Wallie Clark is visiting Athens this week with her son Bernard Crane. John Barker is ill with little hope for recovery. Mrs. Bernice Logan Fugate of Toledo visits her parents. Bible School begins Wednesday June 15 for all children over three.
Taylor Ridge Miss Opal Jonas and Miss Helen Kilcoski of Glouster, Miss Emma Rogaski and Miss Susan Poskvitch of Athens were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. John Kilcoski. Miss Audra Chalfant and Gerald Nagle of Athens, Blaine Chalfant and P. B. Chalfant of MacConnellville spent the weekend at their home here. Numerous relatives from Athens Kingston Dayton and Columbus visited and returned home after weekend trips.
Tuppers Plains residents report visits from Arthur Hoffman Dana Hoffman and Betty Jane Hoffman of Wheeling. Others include Mrs Elva Dean returning from Sumner Mrs Bertha Davis visiting Vern Shields and Roy Shields shown no improvement after hospital stay. Community members attend church services and funeral in nearby Nelsonville with friendly greetings and neighbors hosting kin.
Friday evening Albany R D No 1 hosted the Scott home crowd including Fred Elliott Glenn Scott Emmett Wingett and Lucille, with Mary Graves and the Scott family. Several relatives and friends were listed as callers and guests across nearby towns and households in the weekend activity report.
COOLVILLE June 15 Next Saturday June 18 the annual all day meeting basket dinner and Children's Day at Troy Grange opens 10 30 in the morning with a basket dinner at noon The afternoon session led by Flora Mrs C H Oakes handles children's exercises All Grange members and families expected. Local residents visiting relatives in Tyler County W Va and other nearby towns are noted among attendees.
Portland residents host Alvin Henderson family and others while extended visits occur. Rev. Warren preaches. local gatherings include Ladies Aid meetings and an ice cream supper planned for July 2 at the church basement. Numerous relatives and friends travel from Pittsburgh, Columbus, Athens, and beyond for visits and summer stays.
New England residents Mr and Mrs E H Kincade and daughter Octa of New Marshfield visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs W H Morrison. Ray Starlin of Ohio State University arrived Friday for a short vacation with his parents. Emmett Copeland and daughter Mary Helen visited relatives in Stewart. A Children s Day program at the Presbyterian Church is set for next Sunday at 8 p m with recitations and exercises. Lola Devore traveled to Athens for a tonsillectomy. Edgar Grosvenor and family of Athens spent Sunday with relatives here. Melba Gould of Cutler is visiting Miss Leta Marquis this week. Riter and Mrs Murdock of Columbus and Crosby of Stewart joined Mr and Mrs C H McKinley for Sunday. Villa Cunningham and Olive Timmons of Guysville visited Mr and Mrs Harold Henry with their children.
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