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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1929
Page
2
May 3 meeting at the Chamber of Commerce discussed Memorial Day in Middleport. Churches, lodges, clubs and organizations pledged support for a one day program with morning ceremonies, a patriotic parade with floats, and an evening pageant at Pythian Park.
A letter from a New Philadelphia resident describes fifteen years of stomach kidney and weight troubles. After taking Konjola the stomach bloating eased and kidneys strengthened restoring energy. The witness praises the medicine and notes its Athens Me Store availability and local seller network.
Miss Murl Spenes daughter of Mr and Mrs Spenes and Vartan Mevollough son of Mr and Mrs McCollough were married November 28 in Pomeroy. Meollough is employed locally and their names appear in the wedding notice.
A fragment describes the May contest for the Ohio Valley Apple Blossom Fest with plans to hold the event in early June. Huntington and Lawrence County are mentioned as strong contenders sending large delegations to support their bids.
The Temperance unit meets this afternoon with Mrs. J. G. and Trond H. Hyselt presiding. Miss Virgie Corbin reads the program as members discuss studies on available topics. Several new members join and the society plans to meet again next month at a member’s home.
The report notes the death of Pheodore Lohse of Hone of Son Middleport and mentions funeral plans in Athens. It also records a May wedding sequence with a second ceremony for a Rutland couple Pansy McAllister and another partner, officiated by a justice. The item compares May marriage licenses to April and previous year levels.
The local street car line from Hobson to Racine faces a ninety day suspension as village councils in Middienart Pomeroy and Racine respond to public notices about the discontinuance. Officials expect hearings, legal steps, and utility work to clear rights of way before service ends. Meanwhile local notes report deaths, probate actions, and a hospital treatment for Herman Fisher, with community reactions to a postponed grand jury and a marriage denial at Meigs County courthouse.
Easy Fishin, RETLAND, May 3. Locals report strong fun fishing for large suckers in shallow Little Leading Creek. Anglers use gigging or bait-less hooks arranged like grab hooks to catch many fish, with other county streams noted for similar activity.
Two prominent locals died Wednesday night in Pomeroy. James Madison Circle, 60, of Mt Carmel near Bashan, collapsed after work and died of acute indigestion. Archer Circle, his father in law, to be buried from Mt Carmel Church Saturday morning. Willis Saint Wooper, 65, Civil War veteran from Syrause, left no immediate family, leaving two Civil War vets in town.
Akron police hunt a clubber after a series of assaults that left three women injured, including Mrs. Ho M. Pouell. The latest incident occurred when an intruder entered a home after a knock, struck Mrs. Curtis, and fled as a neighbor intervened.
Wooster College authorities continue searches for Marvin Rife 17 a sophomore missing since Friday. He has been traced to Pittsburgh where he visited a friend and reportedly left Saturday afternoon planning to return to Wooster by bus. Also reported is the death of Claire Herrington 25 of Delta injured by a piece of steel struck by a passing train near Toledo.
Charles Mullen of Pomeroy has just received his commission to serve a seventh term on the Meigs County Board of Elections. The board faces potential organizing difficulties with a yet to be appointed Republican member and a plan to reorganize on May 9.
Wright McCroba inspected Main Street improvement plans in Pomeroy as Ohio River route No. 7 is eyed as a federal road. State approval had already been given before federal authorities sign off. The report also notes Bishop J. J. Hartley administering confirmation to youths at Holy Trinity Church in Somerset.
Dr Smith from Ohio University discusses Senator Benders plan to reapportion the state legislature. The proposal would base Senate seats on population and limit House members, drawing rural counties into larger districts while preserving local influence boundaries. Critics warn it could centralize power in large cities and reduce rural voting impact.
The text debates representation in Ohio with rural counties holding House power while cities dominate the Senate. It argues against Bender's plan to give cities influence to censor both chambers and questions fair, democratic proportionality in the legislature.
Details describe an 11 year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs John Dupter, who died after stepping from behind one auto and being struck by another vehicle near Somers Lane. The report notes injuries and the fatal outcome in a local accident.
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