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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1930
Page
2
Two bandits who robbed the Junction City bank of 6800 dollars and were captured before escaping are former Middleport residents, Henry Dodson 28 and his brother Frank Dodson 23. They formerly lived in the town and were suspected of local misdemeanors.
Middleport society report Mrs Homer Jones hosted the five hundred club on a Wednesday night at Grave Hill residence. Three fables were played with Mrs L L Carney earning the high score prize and Mrs John Russell taking second prize. Refreshments were served.
Earl Hartley son of Mr and Mrs Oliver Hartley Columbus former Pomeroy residents will marry Miss Doris Bolesky at her Mansfield home tomorrow afternoon. The couple has bought a new home and will begin housekeeping immediately. Parents and relatives will attend.
The Columbia Township Consolidated Grade School in Meigs County is raised to first grade by the State Department of Education. Credit goes to teachers boards county superintendent taxpayers PTA and school patrons for meeting stringent requirements.
Mr. C. L. Ger ward of 2908 East Second Street Dayton credits Konjola with curing a long list of ailments. He suffered stomach and kidney problems with heart palpitations, rheumatism, backaches, and bladder issues. After using Konjola he reports pain relief, normal kidney function, and improved nerves and health. The product is sold at Mc isee Drug Store in Athens and by local vendors.
A civic meeting in Pomeroy urged beautifying the Ohio River front. Plans include clearing rocky obstructions, hauling soil from West Virginia, and planting shrubs and flowers along the river and near the bridge approaches. Local residents and the Lom eroy Bend Bridge Company and State Highway Department support the effort.
Heirs sue in Common Pleas Court to void a May deed by Col Ek W Brooks at about 90 alleging he and wife were feeble minded and influenced. The action targets the Middleport home deed to Oliver McKinley who later became estate executor.
March 21 report from Lincoln Hill describes Glenroy wing’s heated plant escaping dog damage. After 12 glass frames broken during a canine gathering, Irving built a six foot wire fence around the warmed premises. Despite a later night of no gathering, five more sashes were found missing the next morning. The fence is now secured and dogs are barred.
Lindsey Lyons will entertain Busy Bee Class of 35 young married women at the Baptist Bible School this evening. Assistant hostesses are Mrs Leroy Lyons and Mrs Kenneth Guinther. Teacher is Mrs R N Barnes. Hours will be social, followed by refreshments.
When feeling out of sorts with headache dizziness coated tongue bad breath and loss of appetite Cascarets promise fast relief. A candy tablet is taken tonight for rapid improvement with a second dose the next night to clear the bowels and restore regular action.
The Liberty on the Kanawha River route to Pittsburgh carried 3373 cases of eggs 361 crates of poultry and 75 head of livestock on its latest trip plus 273 chairs bound for the Pittsburgh market.
POMEROY March 21. C I Peake of Ohio Power Company leads 75 boys toward building woodcraft and moral strength. He demonstrated ax built bridge over a stream for 12 scouts and Kiwanians offered financial and moral support to his efforts.
B H Ewing, returning from a convention in Marietta, reported a road slide on State Route 7 below Marietta that imperiled traffic. The slide resembled a prior slip between Pomeroy and Middleport and was described as a danger to motorists.
Rodney EF Downing hosted a Wednesday bridge gathering on South Third Avenue with a potluck dinner and card play. Marie Richman won the high score trophy and Sidison Hobstetter took second prize, both residents of Pomeroy.
Mayor EF Wilcox, a Spanish American veteran, traveled to Columbus to take a civil service examination for a caretaker position at a national soldiers' cemetery. An oil well driller on James Stobart farm near Racine broke a leg in an accident Wednesday. Melzer Stansbury, $1, was taken to Parkersburg hospital for an immediate operation. Mrs. Lila Hugg, wife of Oren Hugg, died at Dexter. Survived by husband and daughter Marvel Hugg, a Rutland High pupil. Two Pomeroy births announced: a daughter to John and Mrs Shorr Mulberry Avenue and a son to Ben and Mrs Brown Union Avenue.
A fire at the Lafe Williams farm near the County Infirmary destroyed a new barn and its contents including hay feed and farming implements. Two pigs perished in the blaze and some insurance coverage existed on the building.
Lyle of Liberal visits Langsville and joins his sister Mrs Wallace Wright and niece Mrs Harry Laing. Mrs Parsons and Mrs Diles attend a shower for Mrs Paul Parsons in Racine as the couple plan housekeeping there. Mr and Mrs Parsons move furniture to their new Racine home. Mr and Mrs Schirmer return from Columbus. Birthdays marked with a noon dinner for MrsDurst and Mrs Grogan with guests including Mrs Graves and Mrs Walburn. Athens visits by several locals. health concerns shared about Mr Caldwell. Mrs Willock returns from Columbus after business trip. Mrs Will Huggins returns from Steubenville.
Ten days visiting in the home of her son Will Jr ended with return Wednesday. Mrs C E Willock travels to Athens for Mother’s Day activities at Ohio University as guest of daughter Miss Frances a first year student. She will also visit sister in law Mrs Freda Willock and other Mid dleport mothers enjoy campus events. Eight local students attend Ohio University. Robert Smart Marion has joined his uncle H M Cross music store with plans to live with his brother Paul.
The Reverend Cole of Coolville will speak at services at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the Wesley Mission on Pratt Street.
Nine members of York Grange performed a play titled The Mischievous Negro at Athens Grange No. 64 during the meeting in Jackville. Athens Grange invited York Grange to visit April 4 to perform in return. Plans were announced to move soon to the new grange hall on the Fair Grounds. Refreshments were served by Mr. and Mrs. Phil Briley and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Smith.
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