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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1930
Page
2
POMEROY May 22 In reply to an urgent invitation the Columbus cartoonist Billy Ireland regrets he cannot attend the annual Meigs County fish fry today because it is his wedding anniversary. He sends a telegram saying he is coming down as soon as possible.
Pomeroy May 12 Joseph L. Force a Civil War veteran from Burman was at the courthouse to transfer his automobile six from West Virginia to Ohio. He described guarding raider John Morgan after his July 1867 capture en route to the Ohio Penitentiary and shared a self penned poem. He hinted at meetings with Confederate soldiers in Georgia last winter and spoke of rheumatic conditions from last fall.
The Rev. Jacob Coburn, 94, sang I am going a long way and may stay a long time but may return, then suffered paralysis and died the next day in Ripley near Middleport. A Missionary Church minister for 63 years, he served in Civil War Company I Fifth WV Regiment and baptized 63 converts while marrying over 40 couples. He fought at Bull Run and Gettysburg and was in the theater the night Lincoln was shot. a Clifton grandson shared his grandfather’s memory. In Middleport life notes follow with local visits and events from May.
Cleo Gotschall 14, daughter of Mr and Mrs Glenn Gotschall Sunbury, died at Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus from spinal meningitis after a few days illness. Her mother Gertrude Nelson was born Nelson. She was granddaughter of the Gotschall and Nelson families.
Meigs County Board of Elections members and clerk Frank Fugate traveled to Columbus at the request of Secretary of State Clarence J. Brown for guidance on new election laws. A statewide board meeting is planned at the Deshler Hotel with a nationwide School of the Air broadcast on WLW to present instructions. Debates on candidacy filings are set for June 13 and petitions due September 5 ahead of the November 4 general election. Polls open at 6:35 a.m. and stay open until 2 p.m. EST unless lines form continued voting is allowed.
In Middleport on May 8 a Parent Teacher play will be held at the Masonic Temple. Mrs. James Titus, association president, announced the event combining April and May programs with Mrs. H E Bush and Mrs. David Enteminger organizing. Short skits exercises and readings, interspersed with band music, will comprise the program.
In Meigs County a borrow from the Deron and Pythias story unfolds as James Stewart of Racine is charged with fast driving and loses his license for six more months after John Bord of Antiquity confesses he drove the car to shield a friend. Bord faces no charges.
Pomeroy May 22 Toury Sheriff Ben Morris poured confiscated liquor into the river behind the courthouse yard. Several gallons emptied into the stream attracted hundreds of eels that gathered to gulp the liquor as barrels of liquor have entered the river since new laws took effect.
Pomeroy officials vote a pound issue of 93,5099 to fund the Ohio River front roadway. After contractor payment, about 8.6 percent of the bond remains and roughly 4000 will be returned to the town treasury. The rebate improves a nearly depleted treasury and may fund traffic control on the new street.
Veterans of the Civil War Spanish American War and World War are invited to Heath M. E. Church Sunday morning at 10 20 o'clock. Thorae H Eichinger has chosen for his subject These All Having Obtained a Good Report. The choir will render special music. A large audience is expected.
Middleport May 22 Mr. and Mrs. T. A. May motored to Dayton Wednesday to attend a three day district Rotary conference.
Harry B. Roush of Main Street sues Wendy Berry and Wesley DeVol in Common Pleas Court seeking 375 dollars. He states they bought ice cream equipment on March 31 1924 for 660 dollars and have paid 225 dollars to date.
Congressman T A Jenkins of the Tenth Ohio District will speak at the immemorial services in Downington on May 3 In addition the Rev Eichinger and the Red Skines of Mid report will deliver talks A drum corps will play and a choir will sing as attendees are asked to bring formich
The court calendar lists hearings before Judge F W Crow for the week of June 27. Uncontested divorce hearings fill Monday and Tuesday. On Wednesday June 4, Anna Weed vs John B Hodge. Thursday June 5, State of Ohio vs Marion Estep. Friday June ? Fanny MecMurray vs Sarah Beegie. Saturday June 7, State of Ohio vs Joe Rutoski.
Dr and Mrs H L Ward depart May 22 from Middleport for a month long stay at Laskey on Chesapeake Bay. They will be joined by Col and Mrs M C Rostey of New York City, owners of coast property. Mrs Ward, sister of Mrs Rostey, takes housekeeper duties and will oversee the Rostey cottage during the vacation.
Mrs. Mary Huber of Pomeroy visits relatives the Zimmerman family in Ironton for two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Downie of Columbus, former Pomeroy residents, sail next Tuesday for a summer visit in Scotland. It is said that this is the season.
A Starkey girl in the upper part of Pomeroy captured 27 locusts as they emerged from the ground, witnessed by C. & C. Curtis, a salesman near the Starkey home. An inter city Rotary meeting gathered in Point Pleasant West Virginia on May 7, with delegates from Charleston Huntington Ripley Gallipolis Pomeroy Middleport and Wellston.
A Washington editorial dated May 22 defends a position on public utility advertising, stating the paper remains firm against perceived external influence and reiterates support for the current advertising approach and policy.
Readable fragments show Northfield Minnesota centered discussion as the National Editorial Association meets or reports on field 4 developments. Herrm’s association today highlights ongoing editorial topics and regional involvement.
Columbus May 22 41 Checks totaling 2728226 sent out by State Auditor Tracy for the second distribution this year of gasoline tax revenues 88 counties will receive 12600 each while cities and villages share 3156009 with 237830 allocated to each automobile registered township shares 125 each and 259 each for 15 townships
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