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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1930
Page
2
Rev P A Bright warns against a Fool s Paradise as Pomeroy faces a $375 000 inheritance for its residents. He urges prudent trusteeship to fund bonds, lower taxes, attract factories, and protect homeowners and renters, warning of prodigal spending and potential ruin without careful oversight.
Edith Hickman longtime Middleport native and daughter of Mr and Mrs Virgil Smith died at her Huntington home after a brief illness Her funeral and burial were held Saturday at 10 am in Huntington Miss Vizzie Corbin stayed through the service
Leo J. Byrne former Pom ery council member and now of Jackson Ohio won a substantial damage verdict in Cincinnati against the Ahrens Fire Engine Co. The award is said to run to several thousand dollars. Byrne was in Pom eroy three years ago and helped inspect fire fighting equipment when a hose struck his ankle causing a long hospital stay and alleged permanent injury.
Mrs J J Shipley of Huntington visited with cousins Mr and Mrs J N Humphrey over the weekend. Several residents from Columbus and Athens travel for sporting events hunting seasons and family visits. Household moves include Mrs Carrier relocating to Columbus with daughter Nella Kepler and husband F Elda Carrier employing there.
A Beech Grove Cemetery visit reveals the Horton and Plantz families laid side by side on the hill. Valentine Horton born 1862 died 1888 and wife Clara Alsop Horton 1864 1894 rest with their sons Samuel Dana 1844 1895 and Edwin Johnson 1838 1897. Nearby the Plantz Daniels line includes George Wyatt Plantz 1843 1914 Mary G Plantz 1518 1930 Wyatt G Plantz 1873 1980 and George Wyatt Plantz Jr 1872. The Horton line ended in moderate means while Plantz members included Meizs County wealthiest at death.
Mrs. Hattie Bennett widow of William Bennett of Middleport reports a theft Saturday. A stranger, who posed as a railroad man staying at her brother C. F. Besserer’s residence, got a key to a locked drawer and stole three diamond rings and about $8000 in valuables. County officers pursue possible confederate in the case.
Mr and Mrs M G White, injured in the Mill Street gas explosion and fire on October 6, have rented H M Cross's Second Avenue home as a ready furnished dwelling.
Five magazine solicitors from Indiana escaped serious injury after their sedan overturned on the Pomeroy Chester Road near Carleton Hollow. Ray Casto freed occupants by breaking a window as the car burned, with Miss Aller most severely injured. The party, all bruised, were taken to Elmhurst Tavern for care. the car and luggage were destroyed.
Wyatt G. Plantz's bequest draws metropolitan reporters to Pomeroy. C. E. Gillilan becomes owner of a bank famed for lacking any sign, inviting customers to place funds on marble counters as in a general store. Gillilan plans to keep the no-name policy.
Robert Marquard was arrested in Gallipolis on a reckless driving charge tied to the death of Homer N. Smith of Middleport in a wreck at Story's Run last Saturday night. Marquard, with his two year old on his lap, denies striking Smith and showed no car damage. He was released on bond pending a preliminary hearing.
Mrs. C Y Bridgeman travels from Syracuse to Medford Pennsylvania to be with her sister Mrs. Thomas Metters who was in an auto crash and remains in hospital. John Weaver assumes the Racine to Pomeroy bus route succeeding Dan Stewart. Mrs Dora Farley Howell of Downington shows slow improvement after an automobile crash in a Gallipolis hospital. George McQuigg Dr P D M Hartinger and A D Russell begin appraising the Wyatt Plantz estate at the Wyatt residence. Rabbit hunting season opens in Meigs County with no accidents reported on day one.
Mr and Mrs W H Steiff of South Second Avenue hosted a Sunday noon dinner in Middleport for Mrs Steiff's birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs I M Sisson and sons, Mr and Mrs Sidney Reese and daughter, Mr and Mrs Earl Jones Charlton WV, Mr and Mrs Ross Llewellyn, Mr and Mrs Del Martin, Mr and Mrs James Stevens, and Mr and Mrs James T Lewis.
Kember K. Kennedy former LSU student body president was sentenced to one year in prison on criminal libel and obscene reading matter charges tied to the publication of the Whangdoodl scandal sheet. He was accused of publishing articles about prominent university figures.
Glouster Ohio government records show the state highway department suspended all road projects in the district after earlier plans to resurface through Glouster and Trimble. Contracts had been approved with the city council for funding and action, prompting questions about whether the state can cancel without council permission.
Game Protector B. T. LeFever reports several arrests for game law violations in the district. Otto Graham and Orman Dean of Millfield faced charges for killing rabbits in a closed season and were fined 25 dollars plus costs. Chester Daily and Marie Daily pleaded guilty to hunting without a license and were fined 25 dollars plus costs. George Lovesy Chauncey was fined 25 dollars plus costs after pleading guilty to possessing illegal fur.
Mrs Des sa Dav of Columbus was moved Sunday from Bishopville to a Columbus hospital for an X ray of a hip injured Friday night on the Bishopville steps. She arrived with her children and her father Frank Bishop of Columbus for the hunting season opening. The fall occurred about 8 pm Friday on the kitchen steps and the hip injury was described as severe.
The text notes a plan to take her to a hospital so X ray can determine whether a bone is fractured. The sentence implies urgent medical evaluation following an injury.
Glouster defeats Murray City Tigers 14 to 6 Sunday at American Legion grounds. Key moments include a second quarter touchdown set by Anderson to Pope and Hill’s rushing play, with Glouster adding a late touchdown after a long march. Fleetwood Anderson Swisher led the offense. Hill Noon Johnson anchored defense. Murray stars Shuttleworth and Farrell.
The Universalist Churches in Washington County schedule Sunday events with Sunday School at 7:00 am and church services at Belpre 11:00 am and Little Hocking 7:30 pm. Starting November 25 Rev Edward M. Minor will lead nightly meetings at Frost through the week. A basket dinner is planned on Sunday and Rockland church meetings run through Friday. Mrs. Wilson of Belpre Congregational Church spoke to a large audience and will speaker again at closing night.
The October issue of Educational Service from New York University lists two Athens connections. Dr J R Patterson formerly superintendent of schools in Bucyrus and Athens is now superintendent of schools in Roselle New York and also teaches classes at NYU. Floyd E Harshman named principal of the new Hamilton Township High School. he previously led Athens Junior and Senior High School.
Ohio announces Dec sale of new gray license plates with 1.8 million sets for various vehicles, and removal of old 1930 plates after Dec 3. State officials outline construction and statue projects at the State House, garden flower relocations, and departmental office relocations ahead of the 89th General Assembly. Data on accidental fall deaths from the Health Department shows 521 deaths in six months, with most occurring at home or surroundings.
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