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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1925
Page
2
Pomeroy street commissioner Matt Crary says Main street sweepers lose ground quickly as residents sweep dirt and trash back onto cleaned sections. He argues citizens must curb littering beyond Clean-Up Week to keep streets presentable and questions the value of the effort without public cooperation.
Survey urged on extending the Federal barge line from the Mississippi to Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh urged to design modern waterway terminals ahead of canalization of the Ohio River in four years. If Pittsburgh becomes the terminal, Pomeroy Bend area and nearby towns may gain from needed wharfage facilities.
The Rebecca Cottrell farm in Bowman's Run district saw the first gas well drilled by Pomeroy Bend Gas company. The gasser yielded two million feet on Sunday and continued to rise Monday morning during testing by C. H. Williams, with expectations of reaching three million feet.
John Fry, 48, died Friday at his home near Graham's Station due to influenza. He leaves a wife five children and a half sister. Funeral services were conducted Sunday at the residence and burial followed in Graham Cemetery by Briggs Funeral Directors.
Vomeroy High school teams were defeated by Point Pleasant High school 27 to 9 on Friday. The report notes other regional happenings including a river show boat passing upstream and electric pole work by a local crew in Laurel Clift district as road changes proceed.
Personal notices show Harry H. Hartwell of Pomeroy & Middleport Electric in New York on company business. Leo Burns spent days in Jackson on civil engineering work for a coal company. Mrs. Louis Person recovering from a long illness. Wilson Merrill ill at Grant street home. Winsor Stivers, Ohio University student, visited by parents. Pp. L. Peoples returned from Huntington and Ironton on Ohio Fuel Gas business. Fontana of Fontana S Brothers Co. visited Pomeroy. Dwight Powell Thomas Owens Jr Griff Thomas drove to Columbus. Paul Brandenburg of the Daily News, Athens visitor, observing Messenger mechanical operations and cast box work.
Holly Green is the Messenger Carrier in charge of the Minersville district with routes from Kerrs Run to Monkey and includes Dutchtown and Welsh town. Call or tell Holly for the big Sunday paper with colored comic section at 15 cents a week, or phone L. H. R. Foulk at 42-x or 111-J.
A Middleport dog owner, pursued by Special Deputy Sheriff Ira Morris for delinquent dog tag licenses, asks for time to raise funds. County Auditor McCullough suggests keeping one dog and paying for the other, deeming the pair too valuable to shoot. He agrees to settle.
Pomeroy reports a pleasant semi social event as the Pythian Sisters of Temple hosted a gathering Thursday. The occasion drew members and guests for an enjoyable local social with refreshments and conversations in a community setting.
Arrangements set for the Pomeroy and Middleport public school pupils plus parents to take a Saturday afternoon river excursion aboard the Homer Smith on the Ohio. The trip leaves Middleport wharf at 2 pm, visits the Racine lock and dam, then returns before supper. Merrell Orchestra provides music. fare is 25 cents for high school pupils and adults, 15 cents for grade school pupils.
A two car special carrying O P Van Sweringen and other executives of the Sweringen railroad interests arrived in Pomeroy Saturday evening. The party toured the Hocking Valley yards for engine changes and continued toward Richmond Va for a Chesapeake and Ohio directors conference following a Columbus directors meeting.
The body of Herman Bentz, about 28, died Sunday in Norwood after a 40 foot fall at a Cincinnati building under construction. He was married, a son of Mr and Mrs William Bentz of Antiquity, and his body was taken to Antiquity by the Ewing company for burial.
Pomeroy area residents bemoan a rough March day with overcast skies light snow and a cold wind. The piece mocks local forecasts and cites Old Sol and Patrick Henry as playful references to the unreliable weather.
In a 1925 skit at Ohio University Athena, Pomeroy girls Irene Blaetmar and Josephine Marshall starred for the Freshmen. Christine Johnson of Mason City West Virginia showcased musical talent and Fay Pendergrass of rural Pomeroy joined the crossword puzzle act in the evening program.
The Geological Survey of China exhibited what it claims is the oldest scarab in the world, at least fifteen million years old. It was found spread on a stone slab under a clay layer with a natural but somewhat flattened appearance.
Pomeroy March 30. On account of a slight illness Pear Cundiff the 17 year old girl committed to the industrial home at Delaware on a delinquency charge was not taken there today. She will leave for that institution accompanied by Sheriff Rice Tuesday morning.
Mrs. W. D. Hines and Mrs. Roy Pendergrass hosted a surprise shower at Mrs. Hines home on East Converse Street for Mrs. George Williamson of Chauncey. Guests included many local friends who gave gifts and later enjoyed cherry nut cream cake and coffee.
Chauncey March 30 The Builders young men's class of the First Christian Sunday school elected officers at a business session Sunday President Ralph Pritts Vice president Elton Coffman Secretary and Treasurer Herbert Pendergrass Pianist James Nye Class Teacher Miss Christine Courtney The class aims for twenty five in attendance next Sunday
Rev Charles H Byers of Springfield Ohio representing the Extension Board of the Church of God will speak in Chauncey on Wednesday delivering a sermon at the local Church of God All members and friends urged to attend the service.
Chauncey, March 30. Mr and Mrs Harry Moore welcomed Harold Standiford and family from Logan along with Fred Standiford and Mrs William Standiford. Mrs Harold Standiford and daughter stayed for a week long visit while the others returned Sunday evening.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Coon entertained at dinner Sunday with their son Arthur Coon and daughter Doris of The Plains. Mrs Russell McHarg from The Plains visited Athens with her parents Mr and Mrs W E Herrick. Jessie Waymer of The Plains visited her mother near Chauncey. Edward Chesser of Baltimore Ohio and Clarence Leo and Raymond Chesser of Union were guests of Mr and Mrs William McDonald.
Mr. and Mrs. Austin Woodyard and their children Gerald and Goldie spent Sunday in Pomeroy visiting Mrs. Woodyard’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hallett. Mrs. Oscar Knowlton of Albany and Mrs. Sam Scott near New Marshfield joined Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Coon for recent visits at The Plains. Miss Hazel McDonald of The Plains spent the weekend at Fac.
A social note describing a guest accompanying Miss Mabel Lin Scott to an event. The item mentions the attendee's name and association with Miss Scott in a brief society column style entry.
Chauncey March 30 a humorous item prints a claimed formula for a new white mule drink. The instructions claim to chase frogs for three miles, add tan bark shellac and home made soap boil thirty six hours strain, add grasshopper to each pint and test by pouring into the kitchen sink to see if enamel dissolves.
Mrs. Joe Cline hosted at dinner for the latters parents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Locke of Chauncey. William Ryan, Mildred Ryan and George Wemmer of Chauncey visited Athens for a gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Charles Beckley. Catharine Cline and George Cline of Chauncey toured McArthur with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Montgomery. Garfield Gimes and family spent weekend in Nelsonville with Mr. and Mrs. Allen Riley Jr. Hazel Ryan, employed in Ort Wayne Indiana, visits Chauncey family for vacation.
Chauncey March 30 William Losey 338 Circle Hill suffered severe injuries from a fall of slate at the Stony Point mine near Chauncey at 10 this morning. Dr Warren V Sprague of Chauncey attended him and he was transported to Sheltering Arms hospital in Athens by Jager ambulance. Losey, a married man, resides at Circle Hill.
In Chicago in March 80 a giant marble pillar at the Union station entrance began to bleed a red moisture from its lower half. Stone experts were summoned to diagnose and potential remedies proposed included boring a hole to let it bleed out. another pillar reportedly bled to death after installation.
Derbyshire miners play cricket with a shovel as bat and coal as ball. The first drive strikes a spectator in the eye and the players are fined.
The notice describes a gingham patterned garment pattern in green and white or brown and white with trim. It lists sizes from Small to Extra Large and material requirements including yardage for 82 inch fabric and 36 inch contrasting material. Patterns mailed for 12 cents.
Dr. Helmuth, famed woman psychoanalyst and Freud disciple, predicted her death at the hands of her nephew Rudolph Hug aged nineteen who strangled her in her sleep. He was sentenced to twelve years' imprisonment for the murder. Her premonition and the motive linked to her psychoanalytic work drew wide interest.
Experts from Iowa State College of Engineering estimate driving costs at 10.27 cents per mile for cars, 11.05 cents for trucks, and 24.10 cents for buses, highlighting differing expense scales across vehicle types.
Hamden J. L. Stine superintendent of Hamden schools attended a McArthur visit Saturday. Local residents Mr. and Mrs. 8. D. Brown and family traveled from Akron to spend time with kin, returning home with their son EB. R. Brown. Several Wellston visitors included J. L. Stine and families, plus Irma and Bessie Cade Myrtle Wilkerson and Bessie Smith. Earl Woltz bought a new closed car. O. S. Ray and son Ovid Sheb joined Wellston visitors Saturday evening. May Rawlins of Coalton also mentioned.
A recent guest stayed with her sister Mrs. Leo Stanton. G D Winters a Hocking Valley and B and O agent with Mrs Winters visited Hamden Saturday evening. H C Huhn was a Chillicothe visitor Thursday.
Mrs. Harry Bagsey was surprised Sunday when the A. P. C. club members arrived to spend the day and celebrate her birthday. Attendees included Mrs. Bess Thompson Mrs. Luther Allen Mrs. Carl Galvin Mrs. John Foreman and Misses Edna Robbins Mollie Bagley and Margaret Calvin.
Mrs C H Merrill Mrs Levi Knox and Mrs Harry Bagley attended a Gossard demonstration in Chillicothe on Wednesday. The junior class play was performed to a full house at the R of P opera house Saturday night. An old B and O ticket case from 50 years service with Portsmouth mail run history was discarded at the local office. B and O Extra Operator Howser of Frankfort worked a day at the local office. Mrs Fannie Drummond of Cleveland a WCTU national worker and Ruth Hawk of New Plymouth C attended the local meeting Saturday.
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