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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1930
Page
2
June 25 report states John Durst resigns as council member effective to May or C. J. Hess’s successor likely chosen by council at next adjourned meeting. Vacancy may be filled by council, else mayor within 30 days. Durst, a Democrat, leaves to pursue business in another county. five votes expected to decide successor.
Miss Hellene Radford deputy county recorder underwent appendectomy at Holzer Hospital and recovered. Miss Josie Walker returned to her Meigs County home from St. Francis Hospital via Ewing ambulance. Five Vinton County men remained jailed after a 45 caliber Army revolver was found in their car during arrest. County Central Committee candidates may withdraw from the race by July 17. The Stedman Company Athens has obtained judgment through attorney M. D. Hughes on two car notes against C F Besseres amounting to 1508.84. Herman Throckmorton 21 and Hazel Heiter 21 were married at the Meigs County Courthouse by Justice R G Webster.
Mr and Mrs John Dixon spent a few days with relatives in Zanesville before returning home. The brief item notes their visit and safe return.
Edward Holiberg of Westfield New Jersey, past commander of Watch Camp Department of New Jersey, writes a comrade that five years ago he left his job due to creeping need. He joined a fair and honest business with horses and roads and says he now earns more money than in his regular trade or younger years and expects increases as time passes.
Pomeroy June 25 report the newly elected Meigs County sheriff will begin his term with a car fitted with a short wave receiving radio. The device will allow communication with stations in Columbus Cincinnati or Huntington at any moment.
Mr and Mrs Art Pfarr of Wahhasso Fla arrive in Middleport then plan visits with brothers in Youngstown Akron and a sail to Europe on June 28. The Pfarr brothers, sons of the late George Pfarr of Middleport, later head to Portland Oregon for an extended visit with Theodore Pfarr.
Middleport reports Mrs. Elizabeth Hartinger received a crippled child's pension check on June 23. She is the daughter of the late Vincent and Mrs. Hartinger and has been crippled in one foot since birth.
Middleport on June 25 report that T. J. Wilson, a blind Civil War veteran now seven years old, has been seriously ill for days at his daughter Mrs. Ed Parsons residence on Hooker Street. His wife remains in feeble health. Wilson is known as an ardent radio fan.
Pomeroy June 25. Last week twelve eighth grade pupils who were sick and unable to attend previous examinations were examined and six passed. Names include Iva London Syracuse Carl Weese teacher Dorothy Bowen Carpenter Walter Hampton teacher Ollie Taylor Hemlock Grove Dale Smith teacher Louise McKay Portland Winifred Gibbs teacher Lauren Hoffman Lanesville Lawrence Chapman teacher Arthur Shumway Flora Ora Hilti teacher.
Charles Smith with Mrs Bess and Mrs Sue McKnight of Hartford visited Mr Smith's sister Mrs H G Mace and husband for a picnic. The Reed family of Richmond and Frank McCoy hosted visits. Nuttings from Kenton and Wil son swapped roles with New York Central in Hobson. Dorothy Fultz returned from Chicago after visiting Mrs Paul Hofman. her mother Mrs Ben Fultz and brother Alan stayed. Mrs Ella Wyatt of Dayton planned a two week visit with McCoys and kin. G H Stansbury and son William intend Columbus trip and Ohio State University enrollment. Oscar Roush and daughter Lois returned to Middleport after staying with Maegie relatives in W Va.
Fred B. Fisher returns home from Akron for a several weeks vacation while Franks L Knopp and cousin Miss Vivian Smith join Misses Emily and Evelyn Wallace in Charleston. Mrs H B Thomas and daughter Ruth travel to Pt Pleasant W Va for the week with Mr and Mrs B F Biggs. Others visit Athens Parkersburg Rutland and Long Bottom with relatives and friends as summer plans unfold across the region.
An all day quarterly meeting is planned at Mt Zion on Sunday with lunch served as dinner on the grounds. Services will be led by Reverend Harwood of Junction Oue and Frank Louther, who is visiting with his brother Earn est Louther from Newark New Jersey. Nearby residents Mr and Mrs George King hosted Sunday guests Mr and Mrs Herman Fator near Bates Mr and Mrs Earl Fator and children from Athens. Mrs Clara Poger and daughter from Virginia were there Thursday.
Evening guests gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Peter Mohler home on Sunday June 15 to surprise Mrs. Charles Randolph for her birthday. A splendid dinner followed with attendees including George Niggmeyer and family Ward Bing and family Pearl Randolph and son Raymond Randolph and children Ward Bentz William Bentz Omar Hess and children C Lowseon and children C Woode Wayne Swartz Charney Randolph and family Jess Kyle and others from Athens.
Amesville residents hosted relatives from Parkersburg and Pine Ridge at farm homes and visits. Busy Bee and Willing E and M. E. Sunday School classes met for games and refreshments. Children’s Day at the Presbyterian Church featured recitations songs and a violin solo with a transformed pulpit scene.
Effie Glazier aided with decorations and Mrs Owen Linscott helped with music. A pedigreed German police dog owned by Hart Strode birthed eleven puppies last week. nine survived.
George Godfrey had his boxing license revoked following a foul blow against Primo Carnera last night. Carnera was suspended indefinitely due to ongoing disputes involving his American manager William Duffy and a Pennsylvania Athletic Commission inspector.
Notice filed in Athens County Court of Common Pleas Cause No 14582 seeks authorization for the Methodist Episcopal Church of New Marshfield Ohio to sell real estate described as the east half of Lot 6 in Mayhugh's Addition New Marshfield. Hearing set for July 9 1930 with attorney J W Bolin listed.
Ohio Athens County sheriff announces public sale of real estate from 44 Columbia Avenue Athens Ohio. Property is lot 1917 in Sycamore Heights addition with appraised value 4500 dollars. Sale set for a Sunday in July 1930 at 1 PM with cash payment due.
Eugene Windle prisoner No 59772 at London Prison Farm has been recommended to the Ohio Board of Clemency for parole. The application will reach a hearing on or after July 25 according to the Parole and Record Clerk Thomas, London.
Kings Heralds and Little Bearers of the First Methie Episcopal Church plan a Thursday afternoon gathering on the church lawn at 26. The notice outlines a small community event with church members and attendees expected.
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