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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1930
Page
2
With the fall election five weeks away, the Republican Party plans to open headquarters in Pomeroy. A woman may be placed in charge to rally women, and a campaign manager is to be chosen. Expect much red fire and oratory as operations begin. Democrats have not disclosed their plans.
Grand and petit juries for the October term were drawn in Meigs County. Grand jury list includes five women and 11 men. petit jurors total 24 with six women listed. Grand juries report October 6. petit jurors October 3. Names show residents of Middleport Langsville Pomeroy Rutland and surrounding towns.
Captain Harry Bennett of Pomeroy writes of visits to Cedar Creek Virginia Winchester and Washington while en route to the American Legion convention in Boston. He notes finding three bullets on the Cedar Creek field and recalls his great great grandfather Daniel Harper a private in Washingtons army during the 1775 winter.
Mary Walter a well known former Meigs County school teacher was taken to Holzer Hospital Monday evening in the Ewing ambulance for treatment and observation. She has been in failing health for several months after breaking her hip in a Sunday night fall.
Dorcas Society of the First Baptist Church names December 12 and 13 for its Christmas market and bazaar at Middleport. Other local groups will soon pick dates for their holiday activities as Christmas nears 82 days away.
Pomeroy October report shows State Highway Department officials expect about $25 000 available to hire farm labor on state highways in Meigs County. Indications suggest funds may be released within two weeks. A permanent drought relief committee was formed with W A Carman and George W Kreitler as officers and sub committees for townships.
Mrs Roush wife of Dana Roush chief of police of Pomeroy underwent a major operation at Holzer Hospital Monday and is recovering well. Miss Emma Koechler will have a funeral at 2 pm Thursday from Butternut Avenue residence in Pomeroy with Rev Theo Mehl officiating. burial in Beech Grove Cemetery. Curtis Gilmore of Pomeroy attends a Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons meeting in Columbus this week. The Rev R O McClure new Ath ens District superintendent will preach at Simpson M E Church in Pomeroy next Sunday evening and lead the first quarterly conference for the year. Mrs J L Davis of Pomeroy called to Follensbee West Virginia because of illness of a daughter there.
Warren Carrier, 72, died suddenly Tuesday night at 11 o'clock while working as janitor of the Pearl Street School Building. Death caused by heart trouble follows a recent illness and hospital stay. He is survived by his wife, daughter Mrs. Nellie Kepler of Columbus, son Elda at home, four grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and other relatives. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at the Christian Church with Rev. Gardner presiding. Burial in Middleport Hill Cemetery.
POMEROY October 2. Reed, owner of a 139 acre farm in Orange Township, sues the county via its commissioners for 1000 damages alleging removal of a cattle crossing between his house and pasture on the opposite side of a highway. The pass, built when the road was established, was filled in 1929, allegedly depriving his stock of a safe crossing.
Rutland hosts a three day homecoming with a Ferris wheel near Rathbury's Store attracting many young attendees. The high school football team plays Gallipolis at home Saturday in a likely hard fought contest. Visitors include Asa Scontin and family from Silver Grove Kentucky with several local hosts.
In Middleport on October 2 the Heath M E Church will combine services next Sunday for Rally Day. Dr H T Houf of Ohio University will speak. A well arranged program with good music is planned and promotion day will extend through grade classes and the Primary Department.
An old advertisement touts Radox powder from England as a magical corn remover that lifts roots and dead skin from feet. Users mix two tablespoonfuls in a gallon of hot water for three to four nights to lift corns and ease burning feet, claiming comfort and renewed energy.
The column records dinners hosted by Mr and Mrs Denver Bryant and by Mr and Ms Blaine Giles. It notes visitors like Mrs Inez Gillmore, Miss Marjorie Ward, Miss Milfred Simcox, and Miss Margaret Sowers. Frosts visited the area, typhoid cases include Buster Bentley and Leola Nelson, and water safety advises boiling. Engineers plan a new concrete bridge with a detour. Clara Smathers visits Dewey.
Miss Vada ends extended visit with sister Mrs. Bridget Ashworth and returns home with her mother.
Beginning Wednesday evening this week all local church services shift to 7 o clock instead of the previous time, a change announced by church leaders in Middleport on October 2.
Mr and Mrs W H Woods of Vincent were severely injured when their car collided with a truck on U S Route 50 North at Fleming. They were treated at Memorial Hospital where Mrs Woods remained hospitalized with a brain concussion and spinal injuries. The truck driver's identity was not established by a deputy sheriff.
British scientists at Cambridge low temperature station report that apple storage life lengthens with higher soil potash levels. The finding ties nutrient availability to improved fruit durability under cold storage conditions.
In soils lacking potash, trees exhibit stunted growth and brittle applied growth inhibitors break down more quickly at low storage temperatures, indicating nutrient deficiency impacts on plant vigor.
The advertisement claims Peterson's Ointment stops itching and burning of piles instantly and heals inflamed areas. Cleveland Bruner of Maxton North Carolina reports relief after trying other products, with the 85 cent box said to prove its effectiveness at drugstores.
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