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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1929
Page
2
Miss Emma Jauchius of Glouster was scheduled to undergo tonsil removal at a Columbus hospital at 9 AM Tuesday. She was admitted Monday for mastoid trouble and doctors hoped the tonsil operation would relieve the condition.
Mannine D. Webster son of Mr and Mrs R G Webster of Pomeroy was elected Monday night in Columbus as president of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity for the next year. He is a college junior and nephew of the late Drew Webster, killed in France in World War I, after whom the local American Legion Post is named. This marks a first in the Pomeroy area as no previous member had become president.
A countywide Decoration Day parade will be held in Middleport this afternoon and evening. Thirty-eight churches, businesses, fraternal and civic organizations will participate with floats honoring Civil War soldiers, Spanish American veterans, and World War II boys.
Citizens in the lower part of Racine organize an oil sprinkling cooperative to wet the graveler highway with crude oil. More than a dozen property owners participate, keeping streets cleaner and reducing dust for residents and their families.
In Pomeroy on May 29 the finest berries dropped again in price. Saturday they sold at twelve cents per box, Monday two boxes for a quarter, and yesterday ten cents per box or three for 25 cents. The sun shone as prices slid further in the local markets.
Theodore Burris, a constable from this township, based at Justice French’s office in Pomeroy, reports more than 206 arrests since taking office less than two years ago, mostly for minor offenses.
Mrs. Opal Arar of Route 16 Washington reports marked relief from neuritis stomach and kidney troubles and nervousness after using Konijola. She says digestion improved and sleeplessness eased while her baby also improved after small doses. Sold at Mo Kee's Drug Store Athens and by major druggists in the region.
In Pomeroy Ohio on May 25 a Columbus announced appointment by the secretary of state will name the Republican member of the Meigs County Board of Elections. The selection was delayed by Franklin County injunctive action and Pratik Fugate Jr and Carl Duckworth were the contestants. Another Meigs County action in Columbus was anticipated today.
In Middleport on May 20 Mrs Edward Spooner completed the town enumeration and submitted it to the Board of Education. The tally shows 865 boys aged 6 to 15 and 416 girls aged 5 to 15, with 50 boys and 45 percent of girls aged 16 to 18. The total benefits listed reach 92 dollars, marking one of the town’s closest enumerations.
Kendall Little, killed in an accident at Columbus several days ago, had his funeral from the Hobson residence at 2 o'clock today. Interment followed at Gravel Hill Cemetery.
Dr and Mrs FE B Swisher of Radcliff visited with Mr and Mrs J W Wolf on South Lixth Street. Guests from St Louis and Columbia, including Mrs Mary Ann Russell and Mr and Mrs George Swallow, stayed with Mr and Mrs 10 S Farmer for the commencement exercises where Miss Mary W Farmer will graduate.
Mrs Mildred Thompson married Plummer Beeson at the Presbyterian manse with Dr Skinner officiating. Attended by the bride’s sisters and the groom’s father W H Beeson. The couple, popular Middleport residents, plan a wedding trip to Washington DC and eastern cities, then a Columbus visit.
Clark Fitch 70 retired from Hobson shops died of heart failure Tuesday about 11 a.m. after throat illness. He was outdoors on his porch when he collapsed. Survived by wife two daughters Mrs. Earl French and Mrs. Ida Daily five grandchildren and one brother Dink Fitch river engineer away on his boat.
Hobart Cozart of eastern Meigs County now in Columbiana County sues for divorce from Blanche Cozart formerly of Sherman West Virginia. Married July 11 1927 without children. He claims she ran away with another man early this year and her current residence is unknown.
Mr and Mrs James PF West of Westerville, Otterbein graduates, visited Middleport Monday. Mr West once supervised the Middleport schools 86 years ago and is now in missionary work and setting up a foundation fund. They have many local friends.
Miss Demetrus Keffer visits Richmond Virginia at the home of Mr and Mrs M I Steel and son F Ivan Steel. She plans to attend the commencement where her friend Ivan Steel will graduate from the medical department. Keffer briefly visits Charleston to see her brother Jennings.
Henry Thormahsen pitched despite a broken hand in the fourth inning of a recent Eastern Carolina League game. He remained in the contest until leaving the mound in the ninth, but secured the victory for his team.
May 29 report from Pomeroy shows 73 Meigs County cigaret licenses issued last year at 50 dollars each up to the fourth Monday in May with pro rata for later issuances. This year 62 licenses have been filed up to Monday for 59 dollars each. Meigs County receives a small percentage of revenue with most going to the State.
Shade Mrs. Margaret Grim guests to Pratts Fork. Browning family visiting Higleys near Albany. Memorial Day sermon by Reverend Rice at Jerseyville M F Church on Sunday June 2 at 2. Mrs. Wilcox and Osie of Athens visit Mr. and Mrs. J. Smith. Basom of Athens visits Will Hope. Mrs. Roy Goldsberry of Millfeld visits Mrs. S. J. Smith and Walter. Gladys Frease visits Pert Burson of Athens. Emery Chase and daughter of Carpenter visit Miss Sylvia Ziggatoos. Dana Van Nest and Audra and Virginia Van Nest visit relatives in Columbus Burlingham.
Former Salem residents with relatives buried in the local cemetery note a cleaning effort has been completed. Frenier Week events at The Plains High School drew many from town, with graduates Herman Lohse Kenneth Wilkes and Herbert Wilson. Families from Nelsonville Federal Creek and Athens joined relatives here for weekend visits while church plans announce Children’s Day gathering May 31 at 2 PM.
Corning resident Miss Bee Roberts visits Columbus family. Christine Brunton of Corning becomes Mrs Brinkworth before baby girl's birth in Columbus. Families from Columbus Lima New Lexington Millertown gather for photos and cemetery visits. Harry K Parks at Good Samaritan Hospital Philadelphia undergoes hand surgery and expects home soon. Squire William Richards resigns as deputy sheriff to join Mine No 19. Charles Green of New Lexington dies at Grant Hospital Columbus. Sewing Club at United Brethren Church delays to June 6. Lucile Manasevy buried after appendicitis at 16. Ely Brunton takes gate watchman job for New York Central Railroad in Columbus.
A large crowd attended a weekend revival led by the Rev W and Gibbons at Darwin. Sunday activities included a birthday party for Herbert Barnhart and various social calls among local families and friends.
The Glouster junior and senior classes held their annual banquet Tuesday night in the high school auditorium. Ralph Steadman acted as toastmaster and Roy Steadman gave the class response. Superintendent Dillon and Principal Holter spoke as did the sophomore class and the high school orchestra provided music.
Mliss Janchius of Gilouster High School Senior Class misses commencement week activities due to a scheduled operation. Her ilines disruption prevents her from joining the planned events.
The Thea Chapter OBE held its annual inspection on Tuesday night led by deputy grand matron Mrs. Lucy Webber of Marietta. After degree work the inspection was completed and lunch was served.
Chase and family visit Athens and Wasmantees area relatives. Prohinsan and Was Mantes host guests. C Oberholzer and family attend Grange play at Aloongenso. Harlan Story visits Shade for weekend. A J Carbaugh and family join F J Hooper events near Athens. I H Carbaugh and Emer Wise travel to New Lexington.
The post office gate opens at 60 hours with no deliveries. Mr and Mrs Georgy Murphy are noted. T A Moon appears in the week’s schedule as a point of contact.
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