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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1935

Page

3

Stitt Brothers Held on Disturbing the Peace Charge

Howard and George Stitt, both involved in a disturbance on Second Street, allegedly attacked Patrol Wolfe as he attempted to place George under arrest. Wolfe and companions restrained George Stitt while Howard attempted to jump him, leading to the brothers’ detention on a disturbing the peace charge.

Nigh George Stitt Walter Wolfe Wolfe Young Evans Stitt Second Street Howard Stitt Second Court Streets National Bank Gloeckner Russell Stitt Brothers

Two Arrests for Intoxication Saturday Night

R A Tyree of Pom eroy was arrested by Sheriff Roscoe O Fowler for intoxication and driving an automobile while under the influence. John Bland was arrested by Officers Wolf and Young for intoxication and carrying a concealed weapon. A Frank Vincent automobile from Syracuse reported stolen near Chester was found by state police near Bridgeport. Deputy Hank Young went to Bridgeport to recover the car. Harry Laudermilt, recently released from county jail over a fine payment plan, asked to be locked up three more days to finish his time.

R. A. Tyree Pomeroy Roscoe O. Fowler John Bland Wolf and Young Frank Vincent Syracuse Chester Bridgeport Hank Young Harry Laudermilt

McCausland Controlled at West Virginia Hospital for the Insane

Sam McCausland a prominent Pliny West Virginia farmer was placed in the West Virginia Hospital for the Insane by Sheriff G R Douglass of Mason County on Saturday.

Gallipolis Sam McCausland Pliny, W. Va West Virginia Hospital For the G. R. Douglass Mason County

Five Sunday night crashes leave one injured

A string of five wrecks on Sunday night, none with fatalities, causes damage across multiple streets. John McCalla, driving one car, failed to stop at Third Street and was hit by R C Dabney. Dabney’s vehicle rolled and struck a second car. The injured man was taken to hospital with leg and head injuries. Police listed other collisions near Court and Second Streets with damaged cars and minor injuries, including a vehicle hitting a guard rail and a wheel mayhem along Routes 7 and 8.

Sunda John McCalla R. C. Dabney Dabney Dennis Casey Garfield Avenue Cary Asey Spruce Street Tal Dale Plymale Male Courtne Lune Ply- Arnold George Gallipolis John A. G. Bannon

Olive Tablets touted as natural relief for constipation

An old advertisement quotes Dr Edwards praising olive tablets as a pleasant natural remedy for constipation. It claims they soothe the digestive system, ease unnatural action, and banish a dark mouth and dull tired feeling, promising quick, sure results with daily use.

Calomel

Hold-Up Victim Fails To Show Up

Gallipolis police investigate a hold up reported by Lloyd Hills of Eureka who said two men stopped him at night, robbed him of over 40, and a gunman and a knife wielder were involved. Hills promised to swear out an affidavit but had not been heard from by Sunday night.

Gallipolis Lloyd Hills Eureka FE. E. Hatfield Hills

Berridge Funeral Held in Ironton for C Eugene Berridge

Funeral services for C Eugene Berridge 68 who died in Columbus were held in Ironton with burial there. A native of Harrison Township Gallia County he taught in the county two terms. served as Ironton police chief and later worked in Franklin County Probate Judge's office. He is survived by his brother T Berridge and an uncle Alonzo and his widow.

Gallipolis C. Eugene Berridge Columbus Ironton Harrison Township Gallia County John Berridge Irontonian Franklin County Berridge Gal Mpolis Alonzo Minneapolis

Rio Grande College May Day Queen Named

Rio Grande College announces May Day events with Miss Ethel Markin of Ironton crowned Queen of the May. Attendants include Anna Ruth and Elva Schomburg, Analee Hanger, Roberta Wilson, and others. Saxton Jones and Hale Sheldon guard the procession. Crown at 3 pm followed by a pageant and an 8 pm May Day Dance.

Gallipolis Rio Grande College Ethel Markin Ironton Anna Ruth Elva Schomburg Sciotoville Analee Hanger Roberta Wilson Riverton Freda Stroth Wellston Dorothy Dever Minford Saxton Jones Rodney Charles Maerker Coalton Eugene Newberry New Boston John Davies Alliance William Bailey Wakeman Hale Sheldon Jackson

Elza H. Martin Dies in Walnut Township at 79

Elza H. Martin aged 79 prominent Walnut Township politician died at home Saturday from a paralytic stroke. Survived by widow and two sons Mateer and Ernest, with Ernest having died in 1932, and three brothers Noah of Columbus Thomas and Sherman of Arlee West Virginia. Funeral held 2 PM Monday at Lincoln Chapel with burial in Houck Cemetery.

Gallipolis Elza H. Martin Walnut Township Mateer Ernest Noah Columbus Thomas and Sherman Arlee W. Va Lincoln Chapel Houck

Gallia Court Grants Divorce and child custody in Gallipolis

Judge W R White grants a divorce to Harry McCracken from Cora McCracken on extreme cruelty. Cora gains custody of the children. Harry must pay $30 monthly while earning $90 monthly. Alice Boggs vs Alva Boggs ongoing. Alva ordered $2 weekly support and $50 attorney fees. Also, Georgia M Smith seeks partition of Gallipolis area estates. Rodgers property sale confirmed. distributions list taxes, costs, and loan company payment.

Gallipolis W. R. White Harry McCracken Cora McCracken Alice Boggs Alva Boggs Roggs Georgia M. Smith Harmount Higley Costa

Ginger Hunt Reflects On Ingratitude After Lodging Stranger

Oakland dancer Ginger Hunt recalls aiding a young homeless woman who left only a bath towel when leaving. She laments ingratitude as she reflects on the bare wardrobe and cupboards in the incident.

Mother Hubbard Ginger Hunt Oakland Calif Ginger

Chillicothe Fugitive Blamed as Prowlers

Gallipolis reports say two of four convicts who escaped the Federal Reformatory at Chillicothe were suspected of attempting home break ins in the area late Saturday night. A zero dollar reward was offered for each of the quartet. The escapees are named Gordon Bates or John Levalley or Paul Rogers, Louis Edward Means, Paul Dudley or Paul Rogers, and Jack Vincent or Vincent W. Dolby White. Attempts to force windows here were foiled or unsuccessful. Police had been alerted by telephone about the escapes.

Gallipolis Federal Reformatory Chillicothe Gordon Bates John Levalley Paul Rogers Louis Edward Means Paul Dudley Jack Vincent Vincent W. Dolby White

New FERA Projects Listed by Surveyor Haskins

Surveyor Farnom Haskins will prepare a new list of FERA projects Monday. The plan includes work in the Dodson, Gallia, Harrison Township and Shrivers quarries and several smaller projects.

Gallipolis FERA Farnom Haskins Dodson Gallia Harrison Township Shrivers

Hartley Recovering After Eye Operation

POMEROY C A Hartley is recovering satisfactorily after cataract removal surgery on his left eye at a Columbus hospital, and plans to return home in a few weeks. Also visiting are Mr and Mrs Philip L Meier and their son Walter of Columbus due to the critical illness of Philip H Meier at Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis. Dr B A McCullough remains in serious condition at a Parkersburg Hospital.

Ohio State University Gordon K. Harris H. H. McCormick United W. Va Harry Gaskill McArthur

The Redemption to Be Given at Peace Church

Charles Gounod’s oratorio The Redemption will be performed Sunday night April 14 at the Church of Peace Rev R C Ditter announced All Choral Society members are urged to attend the first general rehearsal tonight at 7 15 o clock The final rehearsal schedule and concert time will be set during the rehearsal period The planned program of the Gounod creation will be announced in cue tom Rey Ditter stated

Pomeroy Charles Gounod Church of Peace R. C. Ditter Choral Society Gounod Faust Tom Rey Ditter

Local families spend weekend visits and migrations

Dorcas Re vg Rev Ray Reegie and family of Leeta spent the week end with relatives here Edith Wolfe visited Katharyn Wilson at Letart Rev and Mrs Lucas visited daughter Mrs Grover Salser T M Nease moved to Racine Harry Wolfe and family visited Clifford Woods Mt Olive Harold Beegie painting at Gallipolia Mr and Mrs Harry Wolf visited Bowmans Run Pete Wolf left for Cleveland then Great Lakes for seasonal work James Quick and family Syracuse visited Oliver Witeon Saturday

Dorcas Ray Reegie Leeta Edith Wolfe Katharyn Wilson Letart Lucas Grover Salser T. M. Nease Racine Harry Wolfe Clifford Woods Mt. Olive Harold Beegie Gallipolia Harry Wolf William Tanborey Bowmans Run Pete Wolf Tuesaday Cleveland Great Lakes James Quick and Syracuse Oliver Witeon

Local suit over school transportation unpaid balance

Full rod brought suit in Magistrate Parker's court against the board of education for the balance allegedly due him for transportation of school children in 1934. He was given judgment for the amount and interest. The board of education was ordered to pay the cost. L. L. Keller is doing repair work on his farm on the Success Road. The Grange will give an oyster supper for members Thursday night at the hall. A giant cargo plane of American make can transport automobiles in assembled form at the top speed of 17 miles an hour.

Tuppers Plains Full Rod Parker Board of Education L. L. Keller Success Road Grange

Aged Reedsville Man Suffers Hip Fracture In Fall

J. J. Kerwin of Reedsville Route 1 fractured his hip after a fall in Pomeroy last week. His advanced age slows recovery as he lives with daughter Mrs. Clyde Reiley Nelson Torrence. The note records a community of visits and local church meetings continuing through the week.

Reedsville Pomeroy J. J. Kerwin Clyde Reiley Nelson Torrence Toronto Ida Kibble Smithport Ernest Kibble Brooks Russell Columbus E. D

Campaign to end the number racket in East Liverpool

A Monday drive to eradicate the number racket began in East Liverpool led by a 50 member committee headed by Rev. E. B. Shadduck of the Methodist Episcopal church.

Liverpool E. B. Shadduck

Social Roundup of Visits and Weekend Travels

Middleport residents and relatives connected to Gallipolis and Columbus as Mrs. Floyd Barcus, Miss Virgie Major, and Mrs. Frank C. Enright shared time in Columbus. Several families, including Harris McCormick Grate and Carney kin, spent the weekend visiting kin and attending a Ohio State Symphony concert.

Floyd Barcus Gallipolis Virgie Major South Sixth Avenue Frank C. Enright Columbus Enright Barcus Miss Major Robert Coates Winchester Ind Nan Moore Mildred Hawley Long Bottom Herbert Chambers Marcus Chambers R. W. Harrin Gene Chambers Edith Jordan Pete Schneiser The Symphony

Farewell Party for Donna Howett in Middleport

A farewell party honored Miss Donna Howett who will move from Middleport. Guests included Betty Walburn Eva Walker Marcel la Frazier Anna Margaret Hayes Margaret Souder and others. Light refreshments closed the evening. The Federated Bible Class meets Tuesday at 7 00 pm at the Church of Christ with J HM Hysel in charge.

Middleport Donna Howett Grant Street Betty Walburn Eva Walker Marcella Frazier Anna Margaret Hayes Margaret Souder Margaret Moudashelt Minerva Matthews Alice Louise Lama Pauling Mitch Betty Marcum Mildred Howett Byrelyn Jane Mayer Edna Gilliland Sylvia Mayer Hildred Stewart Gueat Federated Bible Class Church of Christ J HM. Hysel

Rutland High set to stage Lelawala and Maich of Niage ara

Rutland High School will present Lelawala or Maich of Niage ara on April 11 and 12 featuring cast members Dan Gill Bradford Powell Virginia Davis Robert Misser Bernice Ledile Bury White Raymond Matfield Gerald Hoeell Bernard Ledue Evelyn Hill Anna Smith Laurence Anderson Charles Bowen Edith Stuart Bradford Powell Shirley Crively Kenneth Michael James Theobald Mrs Kicel Taylor and Mr Adria Frost attended Gallipolia Friday Verda Brown of Chillicothe visited Thursday evening Laurence Steele sustained a painful head injury Thursday after roller skating and colliding with a passing car.

Rutlani Adria Frost Gallipolia Verda Brown Chillicothe Laurence Steele

Also Mentioned on This Page

Huths Leport Howard Cold Iver Edwards Fogets Truman Saunders Clay Lick E. E. Hatfield C. B. Hatch State Department of Education Clay Township Sept H. Bion Bradbury i Gallia Court News Hartley Peace Church Personals Sues School Board Middleport Briefs Mra Loush Lois Ann Kaylong Roush B. J. Guspan Magsie Dana Howett Lacy Boggess Jerseyville- Athens Road Nancy Story W. FE. Russell Arthur Skinner Harriet Rin Skinner Mr Russell George Swallow Harold Bibbee Emellion Fred Russell Austin Toledo Alonzo Russell Viva F. C. Kreager H. H. Sanborn Missionary Society First Baptist Church Ohioan Orchestra John Smith, Jr WAZR Zanesville Rutland U.s.gove Mt Guarantees State Federal Winston-Salem, North Carolina Herman J. Lamkin Margaret Nichols Pat Robinson E. E. C. Pickwoad Ace News New York Pickwoad Ray Baker
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