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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1932
Page
4
A riverfront scene near Pomeroy signals the return of swimming season as residents plan days along the Ohio River shores. The piece notes water levels, local safety concerns, and the community’s anticipation of enjoyable days on the river while observing dam and rock conditions and river currents.
Midlport June 20 a bi centennial pageant celebrating George Washington wedding anniversary will open the American Legion Fourth of July festivities. The event, titled Washington 5 Wedding Festival, depicts colonial festivity and period dances with local and out of town performers. A radio band linked to WSEN WCAH and WALL will present. The program includes tap and acrobatic numbers plus a display by Miss Fann Downey and students.
Mr and Mrs John Elaettnar announce the marriage of their son Fred Elaettnar to Miss Margaret Elizabeth Dalton of Ironton. The ceremony by Rev Edgar C Sidle occurred January 3 1932. Fred, a Pomeroy High School grad, will join his father in the family business and the couple will soon set up housekeeping. Dalton, Ironton native, is an Ohio University alumna and Alpha Delta Phi Sorority member.
Pomeroy residents describe Pomeroy Bend as part of the world’s longest stairlike waterway. The Ohio River stairway, a 15960 mile system of locks and pools, aims to ensure nine feet of year round water and to foster direct trade between manufacturers and consumers amid canal dreams and future Panama Canal parallels.
The funeral for Miss Maxine Rice of Athens, 32, who died early today in an Athens hospital, will be held this afternoon at 2 thirty from the Motherlist Church in Chester. The service will be conducted by Theophil Ment of the Pomeroy Federated Church, assisted by Reverend Me Cassidy of the Chester Methodist Church.
A daughter of Mrs Data Henton of Athens and a Rice family member, formerly of this city and Pomeroy, survives with her grandmother Mrs Wood and her mother, plus two sisters Ruby at home and Mrs Roy Betaing of Monkey Run on West Lomeroy. The text mentions diabetes as a condition in the context of the obituary.
June 20 residents of Naytors Run report a den of foxes in an abandoned mine opening. Foxes, especially young cubs, are said to be heard bathing and may flee into fissures, making hunting difficult. Mayor C J Hess recalls past wild exploits and a 1852 red fox incident in Naylots Run. Stone reunion and Pomero y picnic details note attendees and an enjoyable gathering.
Former Meigs residents announce plans for a large community event to be held Sunday. The gathering aims to raise funds and feature a sequence of activities at Glenwald and nearby venues with local sponsors and county support.
Glouster depot crowds greet labor train from Corning as National Guard troops await its arrival. Guardsmen depart in a radio truck after the train leaves, with no passengers on board. Local recovery efforts and community scenes follow.
Work to remove brick on High Street from the Glousterica and Ice Cream Co plant to the new Kiza Street bridge was finished this morning. Paving equipment arrived and actual street paving should start this week. Paul Watson leads construction for the Dodge-Hughey Co and expects paving to be done in time for July 10 opening to traffic.
City Solcitor G W Rose instructed to draft an ordinance for the next meeting addressing porches and obstructions on Hush Street. Porches must be moved back two feet from the curb with braces attached to the building. Curbing stations to remain. telephone wires along tone street to be dealt with by Limon Telephone Co.
An advertisement touts a renowned Rheumatism remedy promising guaranteed relief and pain reduction. It depicts claims of widespread success for thousands and urges readers to try the prescription, with testimonials and a bold assurance of relief.
An abandoned unlicensed car and loot from a Friday night theft were found after a Parkdale chase by Elsonville police. Austin Alten and Willard Deer were arrested for larceny. Alten and Elmer Kesterson faced arraignments on related charges as officers recovered a tire and tools from the scene.
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