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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1933
Page
2
Meigs County records show a sharp rise in April 1933 auto sales with 208 bills of sale filed, including 38 new passenger cars and four new trucks. In April 1982 only 1982 bills of sale existed with 27 new cars and five trucks, a net gain of 10 in new car sales. Signs of dehoarding noted as dealers report large cash payments in five and ten dollar bills.
Word came Saturday of the death that noon of Mrs. Anna Miller former Pomeroy girl sister of H P Hoffner and John Hoffner of Lincoln Hill Ohio She died on a Bellevue area farm She leaves two daughters Marguerite and Esther two sons Clermont and Denver two brothers here and George Hoffner Cleveland Funeral services set for Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs Minnie Berthing 89 former Middleport resident died Saturday at her daughter Eunice Downing’s home in Columbus. She lived on North Fifth Avenue with her daughter’s family and had many local friends. Funeral services will be from her daughter’s home Tuesday morning with burial in Cincinnati. Survived by one son and one daughter. the Berthings once lived in Cincinnati before moving to Middleport.
Several families and individuals spent the weekend visiting relatives across Nallen West Virginia Columbus and nearby towns. Mrs Leonard traveled with her husband, Chappelles relocated to Mobson Road while awaiting duties on a state grand jury. Parkersburg Vineland and New Salem visits are noted for family care and health reasons.
Rev. Ww Patterson and his son John returned Saturday from Reeseville where they stayed a week due to the illness of Wade Knight, the doctor son-in-law of Rev Patterson. Knight shows slight to deep improvement but remains seriously ill with pneumonia. Mrs Patterson and daughter Alberto will stay in Reeseville.
Body of Mrs. Tillie Peters returned to Middleport for Church of Christ rites at 1 30 with Rev F I Gardner. Burial in Hill Cemetery follows in Columbus White Cross Hospital death from a serious fall and age. Survived by one daughter and several nieces and nephews.
Henry Cleland died Sunday afternoon at his Dorcas home. A Civil War veteran and father of one child, he was twice married and survived by seven stepchildren. Both wives preceded him. funeral arrangements remain to be set.
Harry Jacobs son of Clish Jacobs of Sugar Run underwent a second eye cataract operation at Parkersburg on Saturday morning. The specialist said the condition was extremely serious though the first operation earlier was successful. If the second operation succeeds Jacobs may regain normal vision.
John Ellsworth Higginbotham 57 died Saturday at his West Main Street home in Pomeroy from heart disease after a period of poor health. A boilermaker by trade he is survived by two daughters Ida Mae and Kathryn and a son John. Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 oclock from the residence.
POMEROY May 1 Laban Hill retires after 29 years seven months and 16 days with the United States Post Office Department serving as a rural mail carrier. He plans gardening at his Mulberry Avenue home and notes leisure time will be his hardest adjustment. His friend A K Oliver also retired to tend a garden to stay occupied.
In Pomeroy probate records last week Ward C Radford of Athens was appointed administrator of Thomas Donaldson estate. Will and appraisals filed for several estates. executrices named for Lydia Dyke and Theresa Gans. real estate transfers and public sale orders noted. Bond posted for Fred W Crow as administrator with will annexed. several inventories and exceptions filed.
J. Leonard, conductor on the New York Central, left May 11 for Williamsburg Ontario to consult a widely known specialist. He traveled by train to Winchester and will cover the remaining 92 miles by bus, planning a two week return.
In Racine on Sunday evening the first evangelistic meeting was held at the local Methodist Church led by Rev. E. C. Mardin. Mrs. Mary Aiken, a noted evangelist, will lead upcoming services.
Racine May 1 Philson Roush about 75 resident of a Bashan area farm died Saturday after a long illness. He is survived by his wife and three daughters. Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Pomeroy once eyed as salt center of the world recalls how Meigs County early settlers paid high prices for salt. Salt came on pack saddles from Scioto works for six to eight dollars a bushel, later four dollars, then two dollars with Kanawha works. Prices for tea and cloth were similarly high as money was scarce and markets limited.
Central School claimed victory in a spelling bee against Park Street School held at the high school. Judges included Lee McComas and teachers participants were Betty Jane Becker Eloise Byers Alice M. Ebersbach Easter Ewing Carmen Jackson Marie Lambert Eileen Lyons Virginia Mayes Petty Moore Betty Jo Roush Beulah Rusk Dorothy Nelle Stewart Duane Joan Hamilton Charles Asa Bradbury Charles Brooks Eugene Harris Billy Walters Dorothy Hill.
Regular PTA session set for Tuesday night is postponed due to revival services at the Methodist Church. Several area residents, including Mrs. David Watson and Mrs. Wilma Watson, attended Sunday visits with local families. Also noted are Ill Anthony Salser at home and Emmett Gorstin visiting relatives in the area.
Yankees Tony Laggers hit two homers in two games with a triple a double and three singles Detroit's Johnny Stone and Gerald Walker each added two homers Braves Rabbit Maranville drove in two and scored another for Boston's win while Ed Fallenstein held Giants to three hits Canter's Cave hosts a Sunday picnic for seventh and eighth graders and high school students who rode buses to school this year
Chicago May 1 The Lakes to Gulf waterway finally opens linking Chicago to the Illinois River and down the Mississippi to New Orleans. Formal opening is planned June 15 with Century of Progress events. The $100 million project, largely state funded with federal aid, broadens 60 miles of river and 200 foot wide canals, enabling a nine foot draft and rapid inland transport to the Gulf and beyond.
Ohio commander Joseph V. Patterson told Eighth District American Legion delegates in Gallipolis that foreign war debt costs the United States 435 million dollars annually in interest. He urged prompt interest payments to save more than the Economy Act, and assailed cuts in veterans pensions while pledging ongoing efforts for disabled veterans' pensions.
May 1 report from Gallipolis states an application for a guardian for Tom Coleman colored of Gallipolis has been filed with Judge J. B. Clark.
Farm in Addison Township owned by the Ramsay heirs sold at sheriff's sale Saturday for 4100 dollars. Sale to satisfy a suit brought by Warren Thomas guardian of Alfred Ramsay, an incompetent, against Gilbert Ramsay and others. Trustees R M Switzer and Alice Switser appointed.
Several civil cases are docketed for the May 8 start of the April term in Gallipolis with jury trials waived in many. Notable entries include State of Ohio vs Jesse Woodyard on May 18 and multiple civil actions with attorneys listed.
Gallia County report states Mrs Charles Butcher of Cheshire and Tom Toleman of Gallipolis were discharged from Holzer Hospital on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs John Butz moved Friday from Dr Claude Parker residence on Second Avenue to an apartment in the Prymale residence at the corner of First Avenue and Court Street in Gallipolis France.
In Gallipolis on Saturday Judge J S Clark issued two marriage licenses bringing April total to 18. Herbert Harris 23 brick maker Black Fork wed Esta Cofer 21 Rio Grande area in the probate judge office with Leo Carter officiating. L T Gill mechanic Cleveland 26 married Eleanor Kerns 26 of Gallipolis via Justice Fred Millisor.
The article traces May Day origins from Roman spring rites to English customs. It describes May baskets, the may pole, and the crowning of the Fairest Maid, with village decorations and dances. It notes Puritan suppression after the Restoration and current rural and school celebrations.
A meeting to raise funds for a Lincoln School playground at Spruce foot. Harris, Holmes, Stewart are listed as organizers and treasurer positions. The event aims to aid the Lincoln association and support last year’s playground project.
Reported arrest of Jew W Stabe of Guyan for assault and a sworn warrant issued Sunday. Details mention a 15 year old relative and pending retrial with a hearing set May 18. Event notes alumni gathering at Gallipolis Hill High School with guests Rut McCall and others. A separate disorderly conduct incident near Chambersburgh is noted, with a patient at Pi Hospital and amputation of a leg mentioned.
Fragmentary local item mentions Gallipolis and east Gallipou area changes. Cites police chief, Mrs Dew Hol from Third Avenue to East Gallipou, and a track team preparing for the season with athletes including Alexander and Jose noted for injury, amid unsettled wording.
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