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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1932
Page
2
POMEROY June 21 The village council opened talks on town ownership of water and electric utilities by voting to invite engineers to visit and submit cost estimates for a conduct tagging survey. The move follows months of discussion and aims to determine if municipal ownership is feasible given projected expenses.
Meigs County plans an all-day eighth grade commencement for students who passed the high school entry test. The event will be Saturday July 16 at the Rocksprings Fairgrounds with C N Wagner County School Superintendent presenting diplomas to the graduates.
Meigs County faces budget cuts as the Board of Commissioners aims to trim county expenses. The annual $3,000 appropriation to the Ohio State University Agricultural Extension Service, funding the county extension office, is at risk as economy measures proceed.
County officials heard reports of damaged bridges roads and farm property after a heavy rain storm Saturday with the western end hardest hit where a cloudburst washed out roads. The county engineer was directed to inspect washed-out bridges for quick replacement as relief crews assess isolated pockets with light rainfall nearby. A Morrisonville infirmary message said no rain appeared there during the storm.
Roy Vineyard, jailed in Meigs County on a ten day sentence, was released by writ of habeas corpus after claiming he was tried without a plea. Officials say the arrest stemmed from a failure to vacate a rented house. Chester Frye was arrested for alleged illegal possession of intoxicating liquor.
Meigs County Board of Commissioners voted to extend real estate tax collection from June to July 2. The extension is the maximum allowed by the board. any extension beyond 60 days requires approval from the Ohio Tax Commission.
A Kansas family from near Wichita stopped at a Pomeroy filling station to learn routes into the West Virginia mountains. G H Bartiow shared reading about Lovers Leap Hawk’s Nest and Gauley River, offering two origin theories for Gauley River name before they set off toward the Ohio River bridge.
Counties will take part in the annual field day at Carpenter Experiment Farm on Thursday. Attendees will see corn varieties and fertilizing methods, orchard work, spraying tests, beef cattle findings, and a full schedule with tours and addresses led by local agents and experts.
Gil liam as executor sues Brocalsa Chemical and others seeking 87000 plus interest on notes dated 1925. Ethel Robson sues for divorce from George Robson with alimony child custody and support. Freeman Nelson appeals to common pleas court from an Industrial Commission denial regarding State Insurance Fund participation.
Louisville Courier recounts a long forgotten voyage of the Charleston carrying Pomeroy Bend salt. The steamer struck an unseen obstruction near Cairo on the Mississippi, sank, then rose to the surface after four hours as salt melted and lightened the hull.
The bank enhances its water protection by adding equipment to release large quantities of sand into the passage leading to its fortification.
Columbus reports show a weekly drop in wholesale prices led by a sharp fall in wheat, with general weakness across major commodities. Live stock, meats, silk, and copper rose, while coffee terms shifted due to Brazilian exchanges.
Fred Stehmayer of Allied Disabled Veterans and Sam Snyder launch a second Akron contingent to reinforce the Washington encampment demanding immediate cash bonus payments. They aim to recruit at least 200 more men following Ray Walker’s telegram and letter from the prior Akron group.
New York June 21 U R Most of 52 American business leaders questioned by the League of Nations Association said a world economic conference could succeed only if it reconsiders international debts and tariffs. The group plans a nationwide campaign to muster public opinion to influence Congress. Wickersham announced the association’s survey conducted by Nicholas Murray Butler.
A historic statement recalls Congress declaring that no U S indebtedness should be canceled or reduced. The League of Nations Association argues this policy should be abandoned, urging a shift in stance on international debt.
Wilbur Wilson aged 33, formerly of New Lexington, was killed when thrown from a road drag while assisting contractor L. P. Davis repairing a highway near Rising Sun, Indiana. He was the son of Mrs Samuel Wilson of New Lexington and left his home two years ago to live in Middletown. He is survived by his widow, two children, a brother Clayde Wilson of Corning, a sister Miss Opa Wilson, and other Perry County relatives.
CHILLICOTHE June 21 Paul Franks 17 fugitive from the U S Industrial Reformatory was captured and a DeSoto sedan he stole from Dwight Roads was recovered. police learned from Parkersburg authorities Saturday night Franks was captured at Martinsville W Va in a stolen auto abandoned at Parkersburg.
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