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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1930
Page
2
Pomeroy May 2 report notes the State Supreme Court refusal to review T W Bengel v Capt John E Lyons as a likely precedent in state litigation. Bengel sued for stock sale breach in a double price clause. Lyons absent at trial yet verdict favored Bengel. Similar outcome in Curtis Hamilton v Lyons drew wide legal curiosity.
Cast listed by Miss Doris Withrow includes Ezra Parks Russell Mills Badelia Parks Mary Lighter Mary Parks Hortense Wessa Joe Brooks Chappelle Talbott Squire Biglow William Stansbury Tillie Biglow Evelyn Eichinger Peggy Biglow Louise Hettesimer Martin Pierce Joe Michl Professor Light head Eugene Grate Almost Black James Sisson Mazie Woods Frances Dillard Miss Kaba Louise Ohlinger. Performances set for Thursday and Friday evenings at the Masonic Temple.
News from Meigs County includes a motorcycle accident in which Sayles boy 16 was killed by a train while riding with a classmate and several April marriage licenses issued. Oliver Hartley and wife visit from Columbus to inspect property. Mabel Race from Baltimore visits relatives. 70 Pomeroy pupils join high school band and orchestra under D M Whetstone and Conrad Scholl. W A Saxton relocates to Peace Church parsonage. Rev Mehi to head merged Peace Presbyterian Churches.
The Middleport High School class of 1930 lists 38 members with 16 boys and 22 girls. Commencement is set for Thursday evening May 22 at the Presbyterian Church, with Dr. T. C. Holy of the State Department of Education delivering the class address.
A rural site reports oil flowing from a tiny pipe due to internal gas pressure. The flow continued until relief occurred, then ceased for months. It is believed gas pressure drives the oil through the pipe without disturbing the water column. A deep well is planned on the farm this summer.
The Newcomer lists Jerry MacConnell Verlin Howery John Whitcomb The Deacon Eugene Herold Officer Blunt From Boston Stanley Robinson Sam Blunt The Constable Walter Fagan. The date changed from Thursday night May 8 1930 to Tuesday night May 6 1930.
The statewide scholarship contest for high school students will be held at Ohio University in Alumni Memorial Auditorium starting at 9 am Saturday. About 500 students from 18 counties will compete with state winners advancing to Columbus for honors.
Mrs Martha French, 69, wife of Hiram French, died at their Thomas Fork home after a long illness. Survived by husband, three daughters Eleanor Garrison of Columbus, Bertha Hysell of Pomeroy, Della Curtis of Pomeroy, and eight grandchildren. Funeral at Laurel Cliff Church today at 2 PM with burial in Beech Grove Cemetery.
Home Guards a junior division of the Woman's Home Missionary Society will mark its annual birthday party Friday night May 2 at 7 pm at Heath M E Church. Mrs Charles W Evans of Athens will speak. The group has 46 members ages 6 to 14 with Mrs C H Eichinger leading and refreshments served afterward.
Marietta reporting Isaac Chapman aged 82 died at his Beverly residence Thursday at 6 a m after a period of infirmities. He was a Morgan County native and a descendant of Johnny Appleseed who lived there until seven years ago before moving to Beverly.
Meigs County adds three applicants to this summer's Citizens' Military Training Camp. Perry Richard Root, William Robert Stephenson of Middleport, and William F. Winebrenner of Syracuse bring Meigs County's total to 27. Camp runs July 2 to 31 at Fort Thomas Kentucky. Transportation meals uniforms are provided by the government. Call R W Schwegman for applications. Mrs H E Thomas returns from Pt Pleasant visit.
In Rutland on Grass Run C F Anderson reports a freak oil well that lies dormant then spurts for hours. The 1415 foot Berea grit well sprayed oil over Grass Run toward Leading Creek, coating water three miles away. Anderson saved barrels by bailing, after attempts to tap gas via pipe.
Lee T. Hall and George W. Sauvage of the United Mine Workers of America are in Pomeroy for three days on what is believed to be an investigation. Most old officials in the sub district have fled to the anti Lewis faction and an effort to reconcile the factions is underway.
Mrs. Addie Branch who has rented the B. H. Rawlings house for years will occupy the J. R. Lyons property on Race Street, an eleven room building being re decorated and repaired after its former Leach Hotel designation. She will run a smaller scale rooming house than before.
Herbert Ritchie and Reed Crary appeared in Justice Gilmore's court on the charge of gigging fish in Shade River and were dismissed after paying costs. Walter S. White faced non support, with settlement expected. W A Bailey, former sheriff candidate, was charged with giving a bad check for 60 dollars. Ernest Burton appeared on a charge of removing mortgaged property and posted bond.
A gas well on the Clinton Gilkey farm near Harrisonville is reported as a successful find. It began as a freak well with gas at 100 feet, oil at 200 feet, and a paying gas flow at 400 feet.
Mr and Mrs H B Scott entertained in Middleport on May 2 honoring their daughter Sara Louise on her sixteenth birthday the previous day. A dance for about 30 couples was held in the vacant business room of F A Shifler with teen age guests enjoying the event.
Evan geline Chapter 172 of the Order of Eastern Star in Middleport will be inspected this evening by Deputy Grand Matron Mrs. Louise Shaw of Gallipolis. Invited chapters include Gallipolis Pomeroy and Cheshire with four candidates. Refreshments follow.
The Junior Class at Columbia High School near Carpenter presents the play Mother Mine in the Columbia Auditorium on Tuesday May 6 1930 at 8 o clock. Cast includes Miranda Peasley Mary Sisson Cynthia Whitcomb Neva Radekin Martha Tisdale A Neighbor Mildred Steward Lettie Holcomb Wanetta Morrison Lillian Whitcomb The Deacon's Daughter Beulah Lowther Mary Tisdale Meriam Radcliffe Joe Payson Mendal Jordan Jack Payson Arthur Crabtree and more.
Mrs H H Bennett returns from McMillan Hospital Charleston where her brother Russell Rice shows slight improvement. Mrs E R Rumfield Columbus visits Mrs Alice Sidenstricker and will travel to Rutland to see Mr and Mrs Scott Canaday. Mary and Martha Ohlinger two and a half with whooping cough. Ruth Hawkins travels to Columbus to visit sister Kathryn and cousin Edith Schreiner. Mrs Fred S Wilson hosts bridge with three tables and guests S J Hamer. Marcella and Charles Walburn ill with measles at grandparents Pearl and Marie Graves. Funeral attendance for George Brown at Midway Church with relatives Fred S Powers and Paul McClure. Margaret Hysell visiting Ida Winegar in Columbus. Powers and daughter in Bucyrus with relatives. Geetz family moving back to South Fourth Street from Lindsey building. Wells of Pomeroy move into Colonel Brook house on South Fourth Avenue.
Members of the Westfield Township School Chapter Future Farmers of America at Bartlett, accompanied by H D Saxton vocational agriculture instructor, visited.
Athens reports cover local commerce at several business establishments, notes on Athens State Hospital operations, and references to The Athens Messenger in Thursday’s edition.
Harry Atkins of Athens Chick Hatchery urges farmers to begin broiler flocks early for higher prices. He notes ongoing fixed costs, ready housing, and available equipment, with profits justifying the extra effort. Contact Athens Chick Hatchery in Athens Ohio for details and a money making baby chick package.
New Lexington reports a 28.1 percent population increase since 1920. Census Enumerator G. C. Peters notes the 1930 figure as 3,888, which is 73 more than in 1920. The town is the first in the county to show growth.
Advertisement touts a 15 minute nightly Radox foot bath to remove corns root and all in 3 to 4 nights without plasters or acids. It claims improved foot health and asks readers to ask McKee Drug Co. or any druggist for a package.
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