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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1931
Page
2
SP POMEROY Sept 14 Officers found 4000 feet of wire cut from Mine No 5 on Rutland Road, likely cut up for transport by truck or mobile. Three suspects were arrested and held for investigation while the night watchman is being questioned. The theft delays mine operations for days.
Pattern 2211 offers a fall frock with a deep V vestee, pointed yoke, and shoulder tucks for ease. Available in sizes 40 through 52, requires specific yardage and lace. no dressmaking experience needed. Send 15 cents per pattern plus 5 cents for the catalog and order to The Athens Messenger.
A staff correspondent reports on daily society happenings in Mes senger and nearby towns. The column lists visitors and departures including Harry Heiner and L J Heiner of Rutland, Ruth Thomas heading to Ohio Wesleyan University, nursing trainee Maxine Harrah, and various relatives traveling to Huntington Cincinnati Pt Pleasant and Columbus for visits studies and family matters.
Mrs. C. Co. Williams aged 68, longtime Church of Christ member, died at her Gravel Hill home after a six year illness. She was born in Rutland, survived by husband and five children Blimard, Joe, Raymond, and daughter Mrs. Jack Sullivan. four sisters live in Middleport and other relatives. Funeral plans not announced.
Meigs County residents include Paul Hayman and his wife living at Koester cottage in Pomeroy with Nazarene Church connections. Visitors include Paul Genheimer from Detroit and Mrs Lulu Blake from New York. William Holt is in hospital in Gallipolis for typhoid fever.
R A Miller local contractor shows marked improvement at a Worthington private hospital where he has been undergoing treatment for several weeks near Middleport on September 14.
September 14. The Winner Class held its first fall meeting Friday evening electing officers for the ensuing year. Mrs. C. H. Bichinger was chosen to lead as president with Mrs. Ford Hawkins as president, Mrs. Frea Hoffner as vice president, Mrs. Jennie Smith as secretary and Mrs. Adam C. Bing as treasurer.
Rev. W. A. Genheimer, a missionary in Zululana, shares in a letter to his father vivid incidents from his post. He notes hunger among local children and the struggle to help, details a venomous snake encounter near a doorway, and recounts a moral lapse of an evangelist amid bereavement. He also describes the illness and death of witch doctor Mih laka and efforts to urge salvation.
William Folan, 80, a noted Meigs County cobbler and boat maker who never modernized his shop, lies critically ill at his Rutland home after a heart attack. Born in Virginia during secession, he and his brother walked north as youths and settled in Meigs County. Folan’s life centered on his shop, a local gathering place, with a long marriage and no children.
George W. Nase 43, Mason City resident employed by Western and Southern Insurance, died in a Charleston West Virginia hospital after an arm abscess led to blood poisoning. He leaves a widow and a girl the family planned to adopt. funeral date not yet set.
Ephraim 8 Ihle, 75, longtime Racine and Northern Meigs County resident, died last Thursday at his son Waid Ihle’s home in Monroe Ohio. Funeral party traveled by car from Monroe to Racine for burial in Greenwood Cemetery after services attended by his four sons and one daughter, all former Meigs County school teachers. Surviving children include Waid Ihle Monroe Ohio Fred Ihle Hamilton Ohio Frank Ihle Bethany Ohio Bernice Ayers Beaver Pa and Lawrence Ihle Columbus.
From over 300 youngsters in Ocean City New Jersey a crowd picked 18 month old Gillingham Landis as the finest and healthiest in the parade earning the top medal for the judges.
Meigs County Fair opens Tuesday at Rocksprings Fairgrounds with Wednesday and Thursday highlighted. Officials expect larger crowds than in past years as the annual attraction begins in Meigs County.
Edward Burdette age 47 died at his mother Mrs Case home in Pomeroy Second Ward after a long illness. He came from Columbus months ago, ill of diabetes. He leaves a widow and children in Columbus. Funeral from Case residence Tuesday at 10 AM. Burial at Bald Knobs in eastern county.
In Pomero y H B Smith druggist and Dr L G Gribble are unique for winding 400 day clocks only on January 1 each year. The clocks do not audibly tick or strike, making them distinctive timepieces in town.
Pomeroy reports crude oil in Pennsylvania up from 95 cents to 1.50 per barrel, signaling renewed drilling activity in the region. Despite earlier wage and material cost reductions during the slump, those costs have not returned to normal, and drilling in the district has been largely dormant for two years except in the Rutland and Wolfpen fields.
Funeral services were conducted at the Rutland residence by Rev. Hurley Bolton with burial in Miles Cemetery. Harvey McHaffie, 76, died Wednesday night after a period of illness. His funeral was held Friday at 4 o clock with burial at Miles Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Evans and a Mr. Colby of Chicago visited the Haleys on Labor Day. A chicken supper will be held at the R of P Hall Saturday September by the L A S of the Church of Christ. Dr. Deem and Mrs. Deaver and Webb Hall family traveled to Parkersburg for the Deems reunion, with 300 registered attendees and many more not registering, including visitors from multiple states such as California.
illness visits and deaths cited across families in the region. Opal Wilson and others listed as ill, influenza in the community. Char les Sinclair and family noted at Bearwallow Ridge funeral services. death of Mrs George Decker in Columbus. father’s illness for Mary Donahue’s father. extended social news includes church groups, memorials, and kin visits among Schoonover, Grimes, Spires, Reese, Rose, Rupe, Brown, Kennedy, Johnson, and Lambert families.
A large gathering attended the all day and evening meeting of the Pomeroy Baptist Association held here last Thursday. Several local residents were noted visiting kin and friends, including Finley Farley of Columbus. Mrs Mayme White and Mrs Annie Dunba of Columbus were guests here. W W Jordan and daughter spent part of the week in Dayton for treatment at the Veterans Hospital. Reed Jeffers was noted making cider on Tuesday.
Residents of Santoy Perry County will ballot in November to determine whether the village’s corporate powers will be dissolved. With population decline, the precinct was abolished forcing remaining voters to travel to cast ballots. Local officials consider township rule. Santoy's past boom included development by Sunday Creek Coal Co and a large water system, hotels, a hospital, and a moving picture house.
A number of visiting Rebekahs will travel to Glouster for the special session of the Ohio Rebekah Assembly and school of instruction. The event will be held with Marcellite Rebekah Lodge in the I O O F hall on Saturday September 26.
Mr and Mrs Martin Gibson of Akron visited her parents Mr and Mrs W A Tewksbury days ago. Classes started here last Tuesday attracting a larger turnout in both grades and the high school. An afternoon session will be called.
Glouster All Stars defeated the Mac Chevrolets of Nelsonville 7 to 1 at the American Legion grounds. Pitcher Butsko faced seven hits but kept the visitors off balance. Manager Kelly said the regulars did not all report and suggested a rematch. Twilight games draw larger crowds and plans are underway for Dr. Walker's Old Timers to play Thursday evening.
A large crowd at the Church of Christ attended Sunday night to view films about South Africa. The program included scenes of the voyage from England, the Island of Saint Helena, and related events.
The Postal Life and Casualty Insurance Co of Kansas City offers a new accident policy paying up to 400 a month for 24 months for disability and 1,000 for deaths, costing less than Io a day and 3.50 a year. Over 86,000 insured. ages 10 to 70 eligible. no money due now. free 10 day inspection.
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