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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1921
Page
8
Fragmentary note critiques growing commercialism in America and questions when enough has been achieved. It contrasts moral caution with advancement and hints at the tension between progress and ethical restraint.
Mail agents operating in and out of Pomeroy are now armed with regulation 45 calibre army Colt revolvers for protection. The first armed agent appeared last Saturday and at each post office they hand arms to the postmaster who issues a receipt, then reclaim them before continuing on their route.
L Z Davis retires as secretary of the Middleport Y M C A and was honored at a farewell banquet at Tewkesbury's last Friday. Forty plates were laid. Sylvester Coburn and his wife and daughter from Ashland Kentucky joined Decoration Day visitors returning yearly to see friends.
Charles Hayman son of Mr. and Mrs. C W Hayman formerly of Letart Falls earned second honors in a class of twenty eight at Westerville High School. He was the youngest graduate in the group. Karl Bunce a Cheshire township youth also earned high honors with the highest average grade in the school.
Middleport will soon boast three tennis courts. Two are in use below the Methodist Church and at Garen Standsbury's home. A third will be built on the old school grounds after the term ends. Players include Mitt White Bernice Cook Ferry Rife C W Graham Charles Dawson Jr Frank White Cecil Horden and V D Berry.
Dwight P. Montague of Chattanooga Tennessee capitalist and former resident of Pomeroy and Middleport died suddenly in Chattanooga a few days ago. His parents wereCounty pioneers who lived at Chester before the county seat moved to Pomeroy and later at Middleport for many years. Three brothers moved to Chattanooga where they amassed a fortune.
Pomeroy high school alumni gathered for the annual fete at the armory last evening. Many traveled from distant points to mingle with old school mates, and it proved the usual pleasantries of reunion night.
A Simpson M E church banquet featured a menu of chilled punch chicken à la king potatoes au gratin baked beans creamed slaw hot rolls angel cake coffee and mints. The evening included an overture a greeting by Plantz nee Onyscakus Sherwood Smith a dramatic reading by Bernice Strickland and toasts and an address titled A Retrospect.
After memorial exercises the soldiers and others repaired to the court yard for a large bean dinner. In the afternoon speaking exercises were held in the courtyard with Judge Lane of Ironton as the principal speaker. A sizable crowd attended the cemetery events.
Jos Barna president and general manager of the Vulcan Mining Co was arrested on a Middleport train on an embezzlement warrant for 7000 dollars. Officials allege company funds looted ne ar 100000 with associates. A settlement with Frances officials closed the matter for the company but prosecutors vow to pursue the case. Barna released on 2000 bond as job cuts and possible further arrests loom. Barna had recently expanded mining interests at Hawks and near Charleston.
The day of remembrance for fallen patriots was observed in both Pomeroy and Middleport with parades to the cemetery and exercises on the grounds. This year the event carried a new spirit due to the American Legion boys who bore practically all the burden of organizing the observance.
On Memorial Day weekend in Middleport a memorial sermon was preached at the Christian church by Rev. Helm with soldiers from three wars present. Decoration Day exercises were held in the Central school yard led by the American Legion Post. G A R officers John Gilli land and Richard Horden Sr. read the ritual, Gerber Camp commander C A Hartley led Lincoln's Gettysburg address, Miss Lewis read Flanders Field, and Rev Beery closed with prayer before a legion salute and taps. Legion members then held a bean dinner at their hall.
The Daily Vacation Bible School at the upper school building starts June 27 for boys and girls ages 6 to 12. It will operate like a regular school with bells, daily program, songs, classes, report cards, recesses, and supervised play including a merry-go-round. A public closing program will showcase four weeks of work. Miss Edith Schreiner supervises and studies Ohio Wesleyan College for training.
Mrs Frank Harden and Mrs Jas Krieg hosted the Gli Amici girls at Harden home Friday for a twelve thirty luncheon. Fifteen members attended besides two guests Mrs Harold Tipton and Miss Maude Oberle.
Sheriff Larimer was summoned Saturday to Sand Run where Wilbert Spencer allegedly rampaged and drove his wife from home. After she left she went to Logan to meet officials but chose not to file charges.
The board met Friday with full membership. They authorized bills for payment and granted the Laurel township road vacation petition by W. B. Zeigler et al. Buell Eby won the jail renovation contract at 225 dollars. A Burroughs adding machine at 392 dollars was approved for the treasurer. Carl Price, blind, was awarded a 120 dollar yearly pension.
Harland Gail, part of a group charged with disorderly conduct, appeared before Mayor Miller on Saturday and was fined $1 plus costs. Several other members of the group are still to appear.
A prep session went awry when an athlete breached a fence during warm ups. Officials halted activity to ensure safety and assess minor injuries. The incident prompted a review of venue security and warm up procedures.
Decoration Day motorcycle race incident leaves Deever Fling with painful injuries to his right hand and leg. He was carried to Dr. Smith for medical aid after being thrown from his machine.
Logan ball grounds hosted a Sunday doubleheader where the Ohio Stars of Zanesville fell 6 to 3 in the opener and 4 to 3 in seven innings. Mowerp and Roberts provided timely hits for Logan, while Offinger and Cather Miller drew applause for the visitors. Keener pitched the opener. Lanning delivered a three run homer in the finale as Logan clinched the second win.
Logan observed Decoration Day with a morning school parade led by the B I S band to cemeteries for floral tributes. A 1:00 PM parade through principal streets ended in memorial and dedicatory services at the soldiers monument with the G A T M Legion Spanish war veterans Sons of Veterans and W A C in attendance. Capt C F Lauer led aides and a program included band selections America invocation Rev Spears Gen Logan’s Memorial Day order and a presentation of the soldiers’.
The event includes acceptance of the monument a dress by Comrade D M Haili, past commander in chief of the G A R, with a band. Lincoln's Gettysburg remembered with memorials by W R, J R, and Chester Post. A salute to the dead by the firing squad of the American Legion. Taps and meals by Ladies auxiliaries at the Red Men’s hall.
A Chicago inventor has created a motor truck aimed at safely carrying plate glass. The design centers on stability and protection during transit, promising reduced breakage and easier handling for glaziers and fleets.
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