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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1933

Page

2

McCook Monument to Be Dedicated May 21 at Pomeroy

Daughters of Union Veterans plan dedication for a Major Daniel McCook memorial in a park along State Park Road near Portland Meigs County. The large inscribed boulder testifies to the Battle of Buffington Island with surrounding improvements and access roads. May 21 ceremony invites local groups to participate.

State Park Buffington Meigs County Buffington's Island Portland McCook Monument George Washington Daughters of the American Revolution Washington Marker Kinetz Columbus Creager

Hillside Slippage Delays Route 7 Work at Middleport

A slipping hillside below Middleport delays Route 7 progress as state highway officials, led by C. W. Metcalf, expect control soon. Officials attribute the slip to an underground reservoir in an old coal mine and note no firm county plan for new road construction this summer.

Local Residents Visit and Travel Notices Among Pontoon Community

Mrs Nellie Lyons has returned to Van Port Pa after winter with sister Mrs Elizah Balser Marion Condee of Pt Pleasant and daughter Bertha visit for Keefer estate matters Tom Wagner and Clara Day of Gallipolis with mother Alice Day stay over weekend Mrs Harold Grimm and son from Detroit visit grandparents Mrs and Mr Albert Hill Dallas Hil accompanies them home for summer Olive Grimm of Columbus visits grandparents A B Alexander and aunt Mrs W O Barnitz Mr and Mrs Waldo Kelsting and son and Mrs Delphy Hayman visit Gallipolis with Camaday family Mollie Barringer visits relatives Wardie McDade of Portland over the weekend

Nellie Lyons Elizah Balser van Port Tom Wagner Clara Day Gallipolis Alice Day Harold Grimm and Son Detroit Grim Albert Hill Dallas Hil Olive Grimm Columbus A. B. Alexander W. O. Barnitz Waldo Kelstiing Sone Delphy Hayman C. M. Camaday Mollie Barringer Wardie McDade Portland

Community notices and health updates from the LoyalBerean area

The Loyal Berean Class hosts a benefit ice cream social at Church of Christ Thursday evening. Mrs E B Smith shows health improvement. Frank Fugate reports wife improving in Columbus. Herman Lohse to Magnetic Springs for a month. Miss Susie Taylor teaches Grade A at Shenang Springs wiener roast. Mrs Malone visits Barberton relatives and aids Lohse residence in Columbus trip.

Church of Christ Will Britton Paula Jean Racine Frank Fugate Columbus Kaser Fugate Herman Lohse Magnetic Springs Harold Maag Susie Taylor Shenang Springs Lawrence Bing Boice Ida Malone Barberton

Officials Move Offices in Pomeroy

G Chapman county superintendent of schools and J H Grate Meigs County welfare director will relocate from the Courthouse to new offices. Chapman's rooms will be above the Post Office while Grate's will occupy the former R G Webster space behind the New Martin Hotel. The changes follow a state inspector's recommendation for separate rooms and easier access for callers.

Chapman Law Library

Local grocer C B Nease improves after illness

POMEROY May 10 C BE Nease a local grocer is reported somewhat improved after several days illness preceded by a heart attack Sunday evening He will probably be confined to his home on Wehe Street for some time

Pomeroy C. BE. Nease Wehe Street

Mortgage Foreclosure Suit Filed in Pomeroy Court

Fred A. Shumway sues Mary Ellen London Joseph London Sr Mollie London Joseph London Jr and H L Roush Meigs County treasurer in common pleas court for 167 dollars plus interest on a promissory note. If judgment not paid the mortgage to be foreclosed and sale proceeds applied to the judgment and taxes.

funeral rites for Miss Alice Myers held in Middleport

Funeral services for Miss Alice Myers were conducted at 4 pm at the Church of Christ with Rev. F I Gardner officiating. The Loyal Pall Class attended in a body and six pallbearers served. Interment followed at Hill Cemetery.

Middleport Alice Myers Church of Christ F. I. Gardner Hill Cemetery

Wade Knight Recovered Suffering Pneumonia Moves Home

Wade Knight superintendent of Reeseville schools and son in law of Rev. W B Patterson has recovered from pneumonia enough to move from Reeseville to the Patterson home on South Third Avenue. He arrived with his wife and nurse Miss Roberta Patterson and will stay indefinitely.

Middleport Wade Knight W. B. Patterson Reeseville Patterson South Third Avenue Knight Roberta Patterson

Auxiliary Meeting in Middleport at Burchett Home

Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen met in Middleport on May 10 with Mrs. Don Duffield hosting at her father J. M. Burchett’s Fisher Avenue residence. The president led the business session and the gathering ended with light refreshments.

Middleport Brotherhood of Railroad Don Duffield J. M. Burchett Fisher Avenue

Scheme to spare Mary and Noel their honey moon

In a heated scene Lillian urges Philip Veritzen to allow Mary and Noel their planned five day honeymoon with their own car and clothing. Madge and Lillian press that the couple should keep their surprise plans, while Veritzen resists changing his gift.

Madge Mary Philip Veritzen Noel Lillian Veritzen

Sequel to Heart of a Wife unfolds amid wedding plans

In a continuation likely from Adele Garrison’s tale, Noel’s plans for a five day romantic honeymoon stir family tensions. Mr Veritsen wrestles with embarrassment yet agrees to manage the schedule as Noel and his companions face public attention and memories of Noel’s mother. The scene closes with a hint of further revelations tomorrow.

Noel Mr. Veritsen

Feared Explosives Jail Matron Demands Removal

Consternation at the county jail as Mrs. A. Tracy demanded nine sticks of dynamite be moved from the office to a distant location to avoid a lightning strike. The dynamite, found Sunday night under the Nazarene Church in Syracuse, lacked caps or fuses and appeared not to be intended for damage. The sticks were donated to A. H. Ebersbach, the Pomeroy street commissioner.

Pomeroy A. ©. Tracy A. H. Ebersbach Pomeroy Street Nazarene Syracuse

Mother's Day Program Planned by Carpenter B Y P A

The devotional commission of the Carpenter B Y P A will observe Mother's Day Sunday evening May 14 at 7 30. The oldest and youngest mothers present will receive gifts and the community is welcomed to attend the service.

Carpenter The Carpenter B. Y. P. A

Meigs Men Injured In SCar Crash South Of Lancaster

William M. Robinson 30 assistant chief of police Middleport Ohio injured in a head on crash six miles south of Lancaster with machine driven by R V Ebersbach 36 of Pomeroy. Ebersbach head injuries reported. others unhurt. Both men treated at municipal hospital.

City of Lancaster Lancaster William M. Robinson Middleport Here R. V. Ebersbach Pomeroy Enbersbach

Danger of Road Slippage Near Powell Place Seen

Heavy rains threaten Hobson Road near Powell Place on the state highway with visible rock cracks and a risk of a hillslip. Travelers report mud and flooding forcing detours over the hill to Middleport as rainfall continues.

Middleport Hobson Road Powell Place

Death of Mrs Ev an Hamilton in Athens

Mrs Ev an Hamilton died suddenly of pneumonia Monday night. Her sister in Middleport received a message early Tuesday and Griff Russell and his wife traveled to Athens. She spent her girlhood in Bradbury and is survived by her husband several children one brother Jim Anderson of Bradbury and three sisters Mrs Margaret Jones Middleport Mrs Jane Murray Columbus and Mrs Griff Russell Bradbury. The brother and three sisters were in Athens Tuesday.

Middleport Griff Russell Athens Evan Hamilton Jane Murray Columbus Bradbury

Broadwell Social Roundup Matches Town Happenings

Revered Long filled his appointment Sunday night and presented his new bride. Ida Nice returns home after winter with daughter Mrs. Art Vincent of Guysville. David Weaver visits daughter Mrs. Frank Parson for a few days. Hazel Burke weekends with Mrs. Henry North of MacDougall. Iva White and Mildred North spend Monday at Millfield. Dorothy Brill visits Broadwell friends Sunday. Dow White and Walter Totman visit Mrs. Ernest Thompson of Canaanville. Wanda Young hosts: Mr. and Mrs. Rosas Hoon and daughter Marjorie, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Young, and Harold Lawrence. Mrs. Ralph Young visits relatives in Broadwell. Martha Sedwick of Amesville visits granddaughter Mrs. Dow White Thursday through Saturday.

Long Ida Nice Art Vincent Guysville David Weaver Frank Parson Hazel Burke Henry North MacDougal Iva White Mildred North Millfield Dorothy Brill Broadwe Dow White Ernest Thompson Canaanville Walter Totman Amos White Joe Young Rosas Hoon Marjorie Ralph Young Harold Lawrence Broadwell Martha Sedwick Amesville

Local residents note travels and hospital update

Alfred Mroe Norwood Knight William Bentz M L Bahr and Warren Bentz visited Pomeroy Saturday. Charles Betzing and daughter Bernice and Dana Swarts couples traveled to Marietta Wednesday. Commencement at Tup Pers Plains Monday with graduates Mary Swartz Ihla Fae Swartz Pauli Hammanon Lloyd Van Neat Clara Mae Perry. Rex Bentz injured at Huntington W V underwent operation in Columbus Hospital and is in good condition.

Charles Betzing Bernice Dana Swarts Marietta Tuppers Plains Mary Swartz Ihla Fae Swartz Pauli Hammanon Lloyd van Neat Clara Mae Perry Leola Follrod Pomeroy Rex Bentz Huntington W. Va Columbus Hospital Robert Burke Thomas Burke Portland Mable Swartz Lettie Meredith Chester Jewell Carr Lester van Meter Howard Fish Gordon Caldwell East Shade Clair Robinson Don Robinson Orange Tursday

Langsville and Area Residents Visit Kin and Friends

Local residents from Langsville and nearby towns visit relatives and friends in Charleston Nitro Columbus Athens and Harrisonville. Guests include Elizabeth Rust Irene Parks Homer Franklin and others while Mrs Hattie Gardner is reported critically ill and Edna Bobo marks her daughter’s fourteenth birthday with a gathering of about 35.

Elizabeth Rust Ana Irene Parks Charleston W. Va Homer Franklin Irene Dorothy Truder Carol Pickets Nitro T. M. Pickens

Women's Glee Club Broadcast From WEAO Tonight

The Ohio University Women's Glee Club directed by Mrs. Margaret Benedict will broadcast a varied program from the Ohio State University station WEAO in Columbus from 9 30 to 10 15 tonight. The Ohio University Vested Choir will sing at Indianola Presbyterian Church Columbus Sunday night with solos by Philip Peterson of the School of Music faculty in observance of Mother's Day. Rev. Robert Reed of the Columbus church is a friend of Prof. C C Robinson director of the choir. Last night the choir gave a concert in Oak Hill.

Ohio University Women's Glee Club Margaret Benedict Ohio State University WEAO Columbus Ohio University Indianola Presbyterian Church Philip Peterson School of Music Robert Reed Columbus Church C. C. Robinson Oak Hill

Wages Rise as Steel Production Hits Half Capacity in Cleveland

More than 1,000 workers in the Cleveland industrial district received wage increases today. Producers announced steel output reached 54 percent of capacity for the first time in two years, signaling a notable rebound in the local steel sector.

Cleveland U.P

Operators and Miners Seek Uniform Wage Scale in Ohio Mines

In a Tuscarawas County joint conference with operators and miners, officials urged adoption of a uniform wage scale. Operators, paying loaders 40 cents a ton and laborers 3.50 per day, said they cannot continue under the current differential.

Ohio White Tuscarawas County

Warren not selling garage and filling station on East Washington

Sam Warren states he has not sold his garage and filling station on East Washington Street. The property is leased to Jesse Mansfield for operation. Warren will continue in cartage and real estate rental activities and plans.

Sam Warren East Washington Street Jesse Mansfield Mr. Warren

Boys on bicycles reported headed to Athens

The Salvation Army notified Athens police today that two 13 year old boys traveling from Columbus on bicycles are to be held by police if found.

Salvation Army Athens Columbus

Local Births and Moves in Tuppers Plains Area

Friday morning a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Herald Brannon in Tuppers Plains. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. George Hamilton, noting a recent birth to their daughter and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Lee Sisson of Reedsville. The Sissons have five other daughters. Also mentioned are care for ill A. A. Bahr by sister Nettie Barnhart, a chickenpox illness for Robert Reed Kim, and partial caregiving by Miss Tillie Reed for several residents. Relatives visiting include Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Parker, Mrs. Dora Tuttle, and Er nest Bahr of Silver Ridge, plus Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Tuttle of Oak Hill. Luella Keller and son Robert spent the weekend in Athens. The Dorcas Needle Club met with Mrs. Mable Kim. Mr. Sheets and family moved to the George Shields farm, who plan a move to Pittsburgh. Howard Johnson and sons of Baltimore visited Mrs. Selah McLane and family. Clarence Keehler moved from town to the Mary Baker house on Highway No. 7.

Herald Brannon George Hamilton Lee Sisson Reedsville Sissons Nettie Barnhart Columbus A. A. Bahr Robert Reed Kim Tillie Reed Earl Snmey Carrie Gainer Mable Kim Maggie Parker Snyder U. B M. L. Parker Dora Tuttle Ernest Bahr Silver Ridge Jessie Tuttle Oak Hill Luella Keller Robert Athens Dorcas Needle Club The Christian Church Sheets Newland George Shields Pittsburgh Howard Johnson Baltimore Clarence Keehler Mary Baker Highway No. 7

Social Roundup of Visits from Nearby Towns

Portland Rosetta Cobb and Nellie Cox of Charleston visited over Sunday with J. M. Cox and family. Dana Browning of Apple Grove spent Saturday night and Sunday with relatives. Robert West of Parkersburg and his daughter Delores visited W. G. McKelvey’s family. Maxine Swan traveled to Pompey to perform in a recital by Miss Frances Shie. Georgia Johnson and Kenneth Weekly from Parkersburg visited Reuben Johnson and the McDades. Mary Louise McDade stayed in Athens with Mrs. Jessie Crow. Harlan Mills and son Alex of Evansville arrived for a visit with Essie Alexander. Adam Slaughter and Charleston kin visited James Slaughter. Howard Morehouse and daughter of Toppins Grove are staying with the Talbott family. Elijah Nester and two children of Grantville spent time with Mrs. Eva Blosser. W. B. McDade made a business trip to Pickerington. James Hall of Clendenin was a business visitor last week.

Rosetta Cobb Nellie Cox Charleston J. M. Cox Dana Browning Apple Grove Robert West Delores Parkersburg W. G. McKelvey Maxine Swan Pomeroy Frances Shie Georgia Johnson Kenneth Weekly Reuben Johnson W. E. McDade Kananga A. G. McDade Kenneth Mary Louise McDade Athens Jessie Crow Harlan Mills Alex Evansville Ind Essie Alexander Adam Slaughter James Slaughter Howard Morehouse Toppins Grove William Talbott Elijah’ Nester Granteville Eva Blosser W. BE. McDade Pickerington James Hall Clendenin

Cheshire Teachers Chosen for Next School Year

Cheshire selects new 1953-54 staff including Willard Weekley superintendent Hortus Shaver principal Elizabeth Swisher English Mary Stone home economics Clarence Bowen agriculture Vivian Fowler 1-2 Lucy Martin 3-4 Leo Kennedy 5-6. Miss Stone returns to Cambridge after year here. Community events and local visits recounted with several social notes.

Cheshire Willard Weekley Hortus Shaver Elizabeth Swisher Mary Stone Clarence Bowen Vivian Fowler Lucy Martin Leo Kennedy Cambridge Dorotha Athey Alice Grover Homer Kennedy Jess Young Huntington W. Va Cornelius Rife Anna Ralston Dewy Shively Francis C. Butcher Ohio University F. W. Butcher Charles Boice Will Ely Ryger Rachel Thomas Frank Hogue Columbus Leo Grover Vola Schubring Detroit Mich Walter Athey Dorotha

Muskellunge Fry Planted In Two Ohio Rivers

The state division of conservation will plant over 100,000 muskellunge fry from New York in Ohio’s Tuscarawas and Muskingum rivers. Fifty thousand go between Coshocton and Newcomerstown, twenty five thousand between McConnelsville and the Washington County line, and twenty five thousand in the Muskingum from Morgan County to two miles below Leweil.

New York Muskingum State Division of Conservation Coschocton Newcomerstown McConnelsville Washington County Morgan County Leweil

Greens Run High School Graduation Tonight at Greens Run

Chauncey May 10 annual commencement exercises at Greens Run High School begin at 7 30 in the school auditorium. G B Roberts Glouster will deliver the address on Pillars. Seven graduates named Steve Thomas Helgia Kytta Helen Cook Rosella Martin Nile Cannon Glen McClelland Bert Murray. Twenty five eighth grade pupils will receive promotion certificates. The senior class play A Dutch Detective will be presented Thursday night.

Chauncey Greens Run High School Roberts Glouster Glen McClelland Bert Murray Greens Run

Dinner in Lancaster With Byers and Morgans

A Byers party including Mr. and Mrs. Fred Byers and nephew Dickie Dehman with Mrs. Henry Morgan and Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Morgan and Chauncey visited Lancaster on Sunday. They were entertained at a chicken dinner by Miss Marie Morgan and Miss Pearl McCollins, toured Rising Park, and returned home in the evening with Eugene Morgan staying several more days.

Chauncey Fred Byers Dickie Dehman Henry Morgan Eugene Morgan Lancaster Marie Morgan Pearl McCollins Rising Park

Local Residents Visit. Weddings, Travel and Church News

Rutland Dennis Beckley visits Columbus with family roles. John Beckley ill. Col lege Avenue residents move in as John Sargent leaves. Fre mont couple Forrest visit. Mrs Forrest remains to visit. Joppa family Folens visit. Mont Price from Lathrop visits. Friends serenade newlyweds Bart Rawlings and bride. Chris tian Church Women host bridal shower for Mrs. Bart Rawlings. Beaver couple Riesinger spend Sunday with Reeves. Akron physician and partner honeymoon, visit Bert Taylor. W M S of M E Church to meet May 2 at 2 pm hosted by Mrs. Carrie Hall. Standard Bearers meet. Betty Chase program led by Eblin Clark. Merry Maids Class meets at Reva Mills home. Freda Woods home for summer. former Bloomfield teacher. Mr. and Mrs. Jeane Taylor and Mrs. Charles Kelley attend Frank Bailey anniversary in Fortoria. Payer services held at Christian Church. Mrs. Bertha Jackson and Mr. Glen Jackson visit Graham kin. Dinner hosted by Blaine Giles for J W Jeffries family. Clifford Hysell caregiver for father Watt Hysell in critical condition. sister Mrs Glockener present. Flossie McFarland and Owen Frost visiting.

Dennis Beckley Columbus John Beckley Carl Dennison College Avenue John Sargent Burr Forrest Fremont Forrest Will Folens Joppa Will Folan Mont Price Lathrop Bart Rawlings Chrisan Church Forrest Riesinger Beaver Carl Reeves del Church Akron Bert Taylor W. F. M. Society M. E. Church Sarah Stout Carrie Hall Betty Chase Eblin Clark Merry Maids Montgomery W. Va Cash Johnson Clifford Hysell Watt Hysell Glockener Flossie McFarland Canton Owen Frost

Program for Sy Outlined by vW

Mother's Day event details outline a program by vW with Chauncey, Wayne Snyder, and tel Courtney. The reading lists Emmett, Effie Donley, Thelma Fierbaugh, Ada M Fierbaugh, and Mrs. Fred as participants in singing, with gifts prepared for Cannon and a Mrs. Fred prize.

Chauncey Wayne Snyder Tel Courtney Emmett Effie Donley Charactery Wright Thelma Fierbaugh Ada Mis Fierbaugh Cannon Fred Prise

Mother's Day Playlet Featured at Chauncey Oval Event

May Day services at Christ Church include a Mother’s Day gift program. Charlie Sweeney and Ruth Close lead the playlet with Christine Brown and Cass performing cornet and orchestra pieces. Charles Sweeney directs with participation from the Close family. Public invited.

Chauncey Charlie Charles Ney May Ruth Close Keasey Mother Close Charles Sweeney Christine Brown Cass Migs

Graduation Exercises Held at High School Tonight

The high school presents the class of 28 in a graduation ceremony at the school auditorium this evening May 16 at 6 oclock. Chauncey Dover will receive the diploma with Latin honors noted. Tucker, son of Mr Tucker of Chauncey, will also be recognized for his achievement with a diploma this Tuesday.

Chauncey State Department of Will Cay Chauncey- Dover AW Chauncey May Tucker Mr Tucker Athens

Death of Albert Jom Sparks Local Obituary Notes

Word was received the death of Albert Jom a former community member. The notice lists numerous relatives and neighbors who visited, hosted parties, or shared time with the family including Thelma Orr Harlow Ervin Rairden Dayton McElroy Ruth Orr Virgie Oliver Christine Morris Robet Harold Smith Maxine Rose Gordon Oliver and others. Local gatherings and Sunday visits were noted with cake and cream refreshments as acquaintances paid their respects.

Albert Jom Kaga Johnson Haymas Thelma Orr Harlow Ervin Rairden Dayton McElroy Ruth Orr Letart Virgie Oliver Marion Staring Ruth Paul Moor Helen Brinker Charles Mae Dem Christine Morris Robet Harold Smith Maxine Junior Rose Gordon Oliver Arthur Orr H. Theiss Albert Pearson Jonaily Bailey Son Lkydam Erma Bailey Mae Pears Lyda Ed Griffith Grover White His White Reno Maybelle Osborne Mra. R

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