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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1921
Page
10
Am brose Gibbs, long ill, died at his daughter Mrs. Louis Gibbs home in Middletown. An abridged service was held there by Rev. Wilson and the remains were taken to Straitsville for burial.
Robinette of Rutland was ordered to a change of climate for health and moved to Phoenix Arizona. There she regained her health and married Frank Shepard an electrical engineer in Phoenix. The newlyweds plan to make their home in Phoenix.
Herbert Roush son of Capt Hiram Roush departs tomorrow for the naval academy at Annapolis Md to take the physical examination for entrance He has recently passed the mental exam with flying colors
Sunday’s close of the seven week Epworth league contest saw the girls’ team beat the boys by fifteen points. The victors will host a party soon with boys paying the bill. 20 new members joined and a delinquent member was reinstated, lifting total membership to one hundred. Ambrose Brashares led special music as the Buckeye and Epworth league orchestras performed.
Red Cross helps veterans apply for Victory Medals by bringing original discharge to headquarters in Pomeroy Ohio. Meigs County ARC reports sixty five cases including family care handled in May with focus on compensation medical care and vocational training.
Miss Orleta Hoover of Middleport married Max Rukin in a ceremony at the bride’s home officiated by Rev. G. E. Tifft of Circleville. The couple, after the vows, departed for Cleveland to occupy a furnished home ready for them.
The Pomeroy council chose Chas. Heckar as street commissioner succeeding A. O. Tracy who resigned. His first task will be relaying Main street paving near the high school with labor wages cut to 40 cents per hour or 3.20 dollars daily.
Max Rubin aged 33 of Cleveland and Orletta Hoover aged 22 of Middleport apply for a marriage license. Charles Eads 21 and Dessie Butcher 18, both of Middleport, also seek licenses. Charles F Akers 22 of Pomeroy and Veaturce Chapman 20 of Letart Falls complete the list.
Roush, who suffered serious injuries in a shooting at Middleport a week earlier, has recovered enough to return to his Middleport home after being treated at Gallipolis hospital.
Juniper Camp No. 7230 of Modern Woodmen of America in Burlingham will entertain various Meigs county camps on Saturday evening July 9. Arrangements have been made to kill a fatted calf for a feast and the event promises a merry forestry community gathering.
The Wright Brothers in Rutland township, major apple growers in the county, announce they will harvest a couple thousand bushels this year despite a harsh spring with record backsets for fruit in the region.
A Rutland source identifies H P Skinner as the authority for this item and recalls that about a year ago Mrs Hazel was involved in the events described.
William Nunnemaker stands trial on first degree murder charges for the killing of Evin Gordon after alleged relations with Gordon's wife. A special venire will report for jury duty and a second venire may be called. Ohio's Mary K. Davey will prosecute with John C. Petit. defense lawyers are C. V. Wright and H. M. Whitcraft. A large witness subpoena list is issued. trial could span the week.
Mr. and Mrs. Doyne Wardwell and their young son arrived in Logan from Eldorado Kansas for an extended visit with Mrs. Koppe and other relatives. A former Logan resident and L H I student, Wardwell attended Ohio State University and served as a World War II aviation lieutenant overseas in a bombing squadron. He currently works as assistant geologist for Empire Oil at Eldorado.
Herman Sheline announces a wrestling program for July fourth with out of town grapplers Jack Tolman from Columbus Bob Moore from Lancaster Billy Martin from Wethington D H and John Summers from Glouster. Local talent will also perform.
Authorities report little information about Ed Griffin held after Monday investigation. He claimed his mother lived in Laporte Indiana, but the address proved false and she had remarried. A night letter asks Laporte police to locate her as Griffin remains in custody awaiting relatives and care due to his mental condition.
About sixty members attended Mingo Lodge No. 171 F. and A. M. activity as reported in the recent lodge session. The gathering highlighted routine lodge business and fellowship among members.
A. M. opened for work at Midway evening as two candidates began the Master’s degree while a larger class heard the lecture. Each station was filled by a past master. After the degree, cats were served and a newly married member furnished cigars. No more degree work until after summer. regular meetings to continue.
Old Town Oil Company abandoned a well on the James Hall farm about four miles east of Logan after two attempts failed to strike oil. The casing was drawn and the hole plugged. Stockholders plan to move the rig to a new location a mile or two north on their lease.
Indications point to a large industrial parade in connection with the Legion's Fourth of July celebration. Merchants manufacturers fraternal groups and individuals plan floats and cars. The Bremen and Logan bands will provide music and many prizes await the best floats and funniest outfits. Legionaires urge broad participation.
Geo. Beecher took a Sunday afternoon joy ride in an ambulance and exceeded the speed limit. He appeared before Mayor Miller with Marshal Thomas, was fined the costs, and given a lecture on the dangers of speeding.
Amesville residents report visits and travel news. Fleming family returned from a week long trip to Cedar Point Niagara Falls and eastern points. Smith гости stayed with Day family. Day and Smith planned visits to Kentucky. Various locals hosted guests from Albany Harrisburg Athens Columbus and New York. Funeral attendees and school friends also noted with several local residents visiting relatives and viewing the Sharpsburg wreck.
Floodwood team defeated 19 to 2 on the road as six regulars played. Green dale visits on the 4th after a 2 to 1 game in the seventh inning chaos. Tunnel cave ins near Bishopville following rain delay work. Black Diamond timber crew sent to clear the shaft. Heavy rain on the Sharpsburg branch caused culvert damage and further delays.
In Columbus Ohio beauty experts report rising demand from men for shaved eyebrows and Marcel waves inspired by rumors about Jack Dempsey. Shops note equal male and female clientele, with some men requesting permanent waves and other small grooming frills.
Miss Margaret A Best, an English woman, has lived through five reigns George IV William IV Victoria Edward VII and George V marking a century of life since birth in an era of vast change.
Irish women reportedly bear twins more often than any other population. Dublin births show twins about once in every 52 deliveries, compared with a world average closer to one in 80, according to the cited statistic.
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