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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1929
Page
20
C A Hartley learns of Pomeroy Bend news for the Messenger. Pom B calls him at 3221. Classified advertisements will run in the Messenger columns, telephone 322 L.
Harold J. Higley, 36, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Higley of Sterling Kansas, died after a three month illness following a mastoid operation. A World War veteran, he helped found Higley Motor Company after the war. He attended Sterling High School and Kansas State University. His death comes as relatives in Middleport and Rutland mourn his loss.
Word from Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore says Mrs. Mary Loch of Pomeroy may be operated on today unless an unfavorable turn occurs. Her son Patrick left Tuesday night to be with her, joined by two daughters Mrs. Wallace Glenn and Mrs. Glen Chase. Reports from Gallipolis say W. G. Sibley weakened after a left side stroke and discouraged about recovery. Roy Newman of Puritan Jackson County, linked to a fatal auto attack on Mary Strong in Wilkesville, is held on $4,800 bond at McArthur. Captain Edward Dunaway becomes master of the packet Senator Cordiff in the Pittsburgh and Cincinnati trade, with Captain Beegle reassigned to General Wood. Miss Inez Shumway vacationing in Cleveland from Chester High School is reported seriously to Mr and Mrs W. G. Downie of Pomeroy celebrating their forty second wedding anniversary. Mrs. Amy Whaley Kingslead visiting Pomeroy from New York will sing at the school.
Ohio Fuel Supply Co filed with the Utilities Commission to sustain a rate set by Pomeroy ordinances on June 1 and rescinded June 8. The plan charges 1.00 for 500 ft, 0.25 for next 500 ft, 0.50 per 1000 ft above 1000, with higher rates possible. The commission may take months to decide.
In Pomeroy on June 15, contractors pause before starting Main Street paving as Utilities Commission decides on removing street car tracks. Fifteen expert cement workers will join common labor to tear up old brick paving, speeding progress once begun.
June 19 report notes a large government crew at Dam No. 24 cleaning the chamber and repairing wickets. Three large pumps operated Sunday on the 600 foot long structure, nine feet deep, wide enough for a boat with barges to pass. Sand and gravel await removal from runways and extensive additional work is planned.
A meeting of local politics is planned for today and tomorrow in the Pomeroy High School building. Mrs. Dora McDade has relocated from Columbus to Letart Falls to spend the summer with Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Alexander.
Local note on a patient Haptonstall at Hezer Hospital recovering after a Monday operation. Syracuse reports Heathers sue in Common Pleas at fomery over a grocery bill of 150.17, claimed delivered May 17, 1928. A fall at the riverbank injures Gosney, age 70, in Middleport. Pythian Sisters serve a chicken supper. Mrs Bing plans a motor trip to Nor and Cedar Point with J Gil of Columbus.
June 19 Racine the Court of Appeals renders an opinion in the will contest of James executor of the last will in Gallagher versus Morton Hater guardian of Mattie Gallagher an insane person The lower court had sustained the will but the appellate court upholds a will contest asserting improper disposition of the estate amid family disputes and guardianship challenges
Mrs Pilora Ferneau 73 mother of Mrs K Rockhold of Glouster died Tuesday evening at 6 50 at Elltering Arms Hospital Ath ens after 10 days of treatment. Former Bainbridge resident, she lived with the Rockholds this year. Husband died six years ago and a daughter Mrs Fava Sapp died in May. Body to Bainbridge for funeral in Bainbridge Cemetery. A Navy veteran of two years served on a 34 day leave. son Edward McGlone, formerly of Glouster, is noted.
Jacksonville and Chauncey post offices drop from third to fourth class due to declining postal receipts. The downgrade cuts salaries for local postmasters. An Elmist Tavern dinner honored Mrs Eupice Downing of Columbus with several attendees and social activities afterwards.
Jimmie Burt age four, son of Mr and Mrs Don Burt of Wapakoneta, underwent an appendectomy in a Lima hospital Monday. He was reported to come through the operation nicely by relatives in Glouster. Mr Burt is a former Athens resident and Mrs Burt was formerly Miss Julia Daugherty of Glouster.
John Bartels of Glouster and Miss Enes Canale of Detroit were married at St. Martin's Church in Detroit Saturday morning at 9 o'clock. Rev. Father Hennegan officiated with a nuptial high mass. The couple's reception and wedding breakfast followed, with 100 guests at the Foresters' Club. The bride, longtime Glouster resident, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Canale Sr. The groom is the son of Mrs. Kate Bartels. They will reside on Maple Street.
Miss Helen Beeson travels with her father W H Beeson to Quanniacut Camp for Girls near Lancaster. The staff includes experienced councillors, a graduate nurse, and Miss Beeson directs activities such as swimming tennis and golf at the new camp. Other items note local job moves and visits as families return from trips and attend funerals.
The May term Grand Jury of the Athens County Common Pleas Court returned fifteen indictments after a two day session at the County Courthouse. They examined 126 witnesses in 30 cases, with five indictments against Karl Edwards and true bills in cases involving liquor and larceny. Jury members, led by foreman Hoyt Hoskinson, also reported the jail conditions satisfactory before dismissal subject to recall.
Columbus June 19. H M Foster track manager says Gov Myers Cooper will name Dean Richmond Madi son County prosecutor as the goat in a dispute over gambling at West Jefferson dog races. Foster noted racing continues in Ohio at Bainbridge Steubenville Toledo and other venues.
Police raided the Marietta Elks club rooms at noon Tuesday finding whisky beer and hard cider in a ground floor room. Nine pints 15 half pints a barrel and several jugs plus beer were seized along with slot machines padded tables and other equipment. Chief Wolfe planned a conference with the mayor and said he would seek government action to padlock the club.
Ohio University will maintain three playgrounds for Athens children this summer under Marian Ickes. West Side School opens Monday with 3:30 to 8:30 pm sessions, East Side School uses Tuesdays and Thursdays, and Rufus Putnam School holds morning recess period activities. A recreational aide class for high school boys is organized under B. T. Grover at the Men's Gymnasium, hours to be announced.
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