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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1933

Page

8

Conservation Authority To Speak at Gallipolis Tonight

David C. Warner executive secretary of the Ohio Water Conservation Board will address a joint Gallia Community Club and Rotary Club meeting at Grace M E Church in Gallipolis. Dinner at 6 o'clock. he will discuss water conservation plans for dams on Raccoon and Symmes Creek in Southern Gallia and part of Lawrence County and outline local geological formations. Representatives from nearby towns expected. Warner recently spoke to the Athens Chamber of Commerce on Hocking and Muskingum River Valleys plans.

Gallipolis David C. Warner Ohio Water Conservation Board Gallia Community Club Rotary Club Grace M. E Warner Ohio Raccoon Symmes Creek Gallia County Lawrence County Athens Chamber of Commerce Hocking Muskingum

Carter's Little Liver Pills Advertisement Review

An old ad touts Carter's Little Liver Pills as a liver bile stimulant that removes sluggishness. It urges readers to avoid calomel and promises improved mood, digestion, and daily energy with vegetable extracts and a red labeled bottle.

Old Carter Carter C. M. Co

Kanauga News Notes

Kanauga notes list multiple social visits and travel. George and Emma Smith family from Schneider Texas visit three months with Mrs Comstock. Other residents host Easter gatherings and trips to Mason City for shrubs.

Kanauga George Smith Schneider Texas

Post Easter parade contrasts 1933 with 1890 styles

The Social Stitchers of the First Baptist Church staged a post Easter program comparing 1933 fashion with 1890 styles at the Baptist Educational Building Tuesday night. Six women hosted: Mrs. George Sagan Mrs. Earl Moore Mrs. Harry Dexter Mrs. C. C. Richards Miss Margaret Shuler and Miss Norma Horner.

Gallipolis First Baptist Church Baptist Educational Building George Sagan Earl Moore Harry Dexter C. C. Richards Margaret Shuler Norma Horner

River rises in Ohio and Kanawha. eggs bound for Pittsburgh

Gallipolis reports rising Ohio and Kanawha Rivers with over 2 feet on the gauge. Capt Will Gutherie and Mrs Gutherie visit relatives before possibly returning to river work aboard the Liberty Lane. The Packet Liberty will ship over 900 Gallia County egg cases to Pittsburgh, arranged by Garrett Layne.

Gallipolis Ohio Kanawha Will Gutherie Gutherie Chicago Marcus Swigart Liberty Lane General Crowder General Pershing General Wood Pittsburgh Liberty Gallia County Garrett Layne

Gallipolis Woman Seeks American Citizenship

Notice of intention filed by Mrs. Amelia Fontana of Gallipolis to seek U S citizenship. Born in South Tuscany Italy she married in 1902 at Pieve Bagni di Lucca and immigrated to the United States in 1908. Her husband A Fontana completed his final citizenship papers in 1925.

Gallipolis Amelia Fontana Margaret McCormick Tuscany Italy Pieve Bagni di Lucca United States A. Fontana Pepere

Prisoners Whitewashed Jail Cells in Gallipolis

Prisoners in Gallipolis City Jail are being put to work this week under Frank Woods. They whitewash the interior including cellblocks and the inspection room. Inmates receive double credit for time served. Currently confined are liquor law violators.

Gallipolis Gallipolis City Frank Woods

Gallia Academy entrants travel to Ohio Wesleyan event

Frances Dawson will represent Gallia Academy High School in an extemporaneous speech contest at Delaware Ohio Wesleyan University on Friday. She goes with Jane Cating who competes in history for a tuition scholarship and Esther Ingels plus Taabelle Ward who will enter an English examination.

Gallipolis Frances Dawson Gallia Academy High School Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware Jane Cating Esther Ingels Taabelle Ward

Steamboat Man Stape Wright Returns for Limb Saving Hope

Steamboat veteran Stape Wright, injured weeks ago on the Henry C. Yeiser near Ohio River Dam 26, was moved from Holzer Hospital to the United States Marine Hospital. Surgeons hope to save the limb without amputation. may be sent to Louisville if his condition worsens. Wright is a Kanawha River master and towboat seaman from a prominent Wright family of river men.

U. S. Marine Hospital Gallipolis Stape Wright Kanawha River Henry C. Yeiser Ohio River Dam Holzer Hospital United States Marine Hospital James Wright McKinley Wright Cecil Wright Wright Louisville Sreman Wrights

Brother Sues for 4085 After Being Shot by Kin

A. W. Snyder of Gallipolis faces a civil suit for 4085 damages filed April 20 after Arnold Snyder says he was shot by his brother on February 1 1933. The complaint claims assault with a pistol without provocation and ongoing sickness and disability. Costs requested total 85 with 4000 as damages.

Gallipolis Arnold Snyder A. W. Snyder

River shipping full of steel output and excursion season opens

American Barge Line Steamer American with towboat W C Kelley carries a large tonnage of steel products from Pittsburgh down to Louisville and Memphis. Other Jones Laughlin and Union Line steamers also move steel to Memphis and New Orleans while Titans Vesta and Titan await upriver. Excursion Steamer Washington opens May 5 in Pittsburgh for a moonlight voyage to southern towns and back for summer service owned by Streckfus Line, expanding Ohio Mississippi river activity.

Gallipolis American W. C. Kelley Louisville Memphis Pittsburgh William Larimer Jones Sam Craig Jones & Laughlin Union Lines Memphia New Orleans Titan Jones & Laughlin Line Vesta Washington Soulville Pomeroy Middleport Point Pleasant Streckfus Line St. Louis Ohio Mississippi Capitol D. C St. Paul Mississippi River Cincinnati Mideland Louisville & Cincinnati Packet Company Charles Arthur Acme

Gallia County Board of Education to Meet April 27

Gallia County Board of Education schedules its annual meeting in the Courthouse office on Thursday April 27 with L L Southern of the state department of education in attendance.

Gallipolis Gallia County

Alumni To Hear Dr Wileon At Gallia County Meeting

Gallipolis sees Ohio University Alumni Association hold a Gallia County session on April 27 at Island View Inn with Dr Hiram Roy Wilson of Ohio University as principal speaker. Ticket sales planned for about 100 attendees. John Lang presides. W Colby Perkins sues for divorce from Marie Perkins alleging extreme cruelty and infidelity in their 1914 marriage. three minor children named with custody sought for two.

Gallipolis Hiram Roy Wilson Ohio University Gallia County Ohio University Alumni Association Island View Inn John Lang W. Colby Perkins Marie Perkins

Local Women Treated at Holzer Hospital

Gallipolis reports Mrs Charles Voss of Pomeroy admitted for treatment at Holzer Hospital on Wednesday. Mrs Chauncey Evans and her infant son of Sipolis were discharged.

Gallipolis Charles Voss Pomeroy Holzer Hospital Chauncey Evans Sipolis

Blazer estate trustees named for Bessie and Edith Blazer

Earnest and Gloria Blazer were appointed by Probate Judge J.S. Clark as trustees under Hannah Alice Blazer's will for Bessie and Edith Blazer. T. H. McCormick and Victor J. Niday acted as sureties with a $3,000 bond.

Gallipolis Earnest Gloria Blazer J.S. Clark Hannah Alice Blazer Bessie Edith Blazer T. H. McCormick Victor J. Niday

Hole in Detroit River deepening aims for Great Lakes waterway

U S Army engineers deepen the Detroit River canal known as Livingston Channel to 26 foot draft, blasting end dams after pumping out water. The mile long section in solid rock costs about 3.5 million dollars and should finish in 1956. If completed the Great Lakes Waterway could allow ocean vessels from the St Lawrence to Duluth. Ship traffic is redirected through an alternate channel in the meantime.

U. S.S. Army Detroit River Lake Huron Lake Michigan Livingston Channel St. Lawrence Duluth

Grade School Athletes Compete in Annual CHAUNCEY Meet

Chauncey April 20. The second annual grade school track and field meet for sixth to eighth grades of the Chauncey-Dover district will be held Friday April 28 at the high school field due to wet weather. Teams from Sugar Creek Millfield and Chauncey will compete in sprint events relay races field events and team activities. Paul Theisen and the Senior Physical Education Class supervise.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Sugar Creek Millfield Paul Theisen

Friendship Bible Class Meets in Chauncey

The Friendship Bible Class of Chauncey Church of Christ met at the Cunningham home on Mound Street with Neil Tippett leading devotions. Vice president Mrs. Joe King led the business session. next month’s meeting will be at Ruth and Mary Fiske’s home with Alice Dew in charge.

Chauncey Friendship Bible Chauncey Church of Christ Clell Cunningham Mound Street Neil Tippett Ralph Brown Joe King Ruth Mary Fiske Alice Dew James Nye Charles Sellars Henry Cass Gladys Pickering Ruth Fiske Fannye King

Pimples and Self Image Advice for Adolescents

A self help style guide urges girls to address acne with medical advice if needed and self care. It stresses cleanliness, medicated lotions, avoiding squeezing, and basic skincare along with healthy habits like eight hours sleep, more water, outdoor activity, and a diet shift away from sweets.

Make This Model at Home Fashion Pattern Ad

The Anne Adams pattern 2588 offers a dainty Paris inspired dress with a white organdie collar and puffed sleeves. Sizes 12 to 40 available. size 16 needs 33 8 yards of 38 inch fabric. Includes illustrated sewing instructions and fashion book catalog for 15 to 25 cents.

Anne Adams Paris Athens Pattern Department W. 17Th Street New York City

Mines in Chauncey District Report Low Activity

In Chauncey on April 20 only four mines are active: Carbondale No. 107 No. 28 and No. 219. Wed activity included Nos. 107 and 52 as the only mines operating.

Chauncey Carbondale

Greens Run Dinner Honors Rev Gil at Olbers Home

Mr and Mrs Emmett Olbers hosted a dinner at their Greens Run residence on Wednesday to compliment Rev Gil. Local attendees included neighbors and church members who shared fellowship and refreshments in a informal gathering.

Greens Run Emmett Olbers Gil

Trio Released From Jail After Damages Paid

Moody Mattox Erva Cragg and Alva Maguire of Mina Chapel were released from Gallia County Jail on payment of part of their fines and after arrangements for repairs to Mina Chapel Church damage from Sunday night were made.

Gallipolis

Gallia County Home Rule Petition Signatures Tallied

Gallia County Board of Elections reported 500 signers on the petition for the County Home Rule Amendment. George Bolles served as secretary and announced the count after a Wednesday meeting.

Gallipolis Gallia County George Bolles

Red Cross survey checks Gailia County flood response

F C Dixon field representative of the American Red Cross from Zanesville completed a post flood survey in Gailia County after the Ohio River flood. The visit followed up on developments since waters receded and focused on current conditions.

Gallipolis F. C. Dixon Zanesville American Red Cross Gailia

Ferry Lane Inspection Halts Gallipolis Service Eight Hours

Federal inspectors Lozier and Pullens conducted an annual check on the Ferry Steamer John W. Lane. The Gallipolis Gallipolis Ferry route between Gallipolis and Gallipolis Ferry West Virginia suspended for eight hours during the inspection.

Gallipolis John W. Lane Lozier and Pullens Point Pleasant Gallipolis Ferry W. Va

Chauncey Residents and Visitors Travel in Ohio Towns

Matt Kilpatrick of Chauncey headed to Nelsonville to visit his sister Mrs Jennie Fisher. Mrs Henry Cass and two children Jo Ann and Paul of Chauncey stay in Hebron with Mrs Cass' parents. Donald McCall of Lancaster visited Chauncey at his parents home. Jesse H McCall and wife spent Sunday in New Marshfield. James Price and Lewis Canter hosted Chauncey guests while Canter moved to Wellston. Marie Morgen and Pearl McCollins of Lancaster visited Chauncey with Henry Morgan's family.

Matt Kilpatrick Columbus Chauncey Nelsonville Jennie Fisher Henry Cass Jo Ann Paul Hebron Ohio Cass Sellars Donald McCall Lancaster Jess McCall Jesse H. McCall Chaunce

Thompson to Speak at Gallia Township Trustees Meeting

Joe Thom as of Hayesville, president of the Ohio Township Trustees' Association, will address a called Gallia County Township Trustees Association meeting on Thursday April 27. The agenda focuses on legislative matters affecting trustees.

Gallipolis Joe Thomas Hayesville Ohio Township Trustees’ Association Gallia County Township Trustees’ Association

Aaron George Afflicted by Stroke in Gallipolis Home

Aaron George of 6388 Fourth Avenue Gallipolis suffered a paralytic stroke while at his residence. He remained under medical care after the incident noted in April.

Gallipolis Aaron George Fourth Avenue

Needlework Quilt Designs Aunt Martha Nursery Friends

Twelve nursery character designs for stamping and embroidery on quilts. Includes Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe, Little Boy Blue, Little Jack Horner, Jack Who Was So Nimble, Humpty Dumpty, The Pig That Went to Market, Mary and Her Garden, Simple Simon, Little Miss Muffet, The Dish and the Spoon, and Three Bears. Hot iron transfer C2829T with directions. 25c. mail order only from Aunt Martha.

Boy Blue Jack Horner Jack Humpty Dumpty Mary Simon Miss Muffet Martha Athens Messenger Gateway Station Kansas City

Yesterday's Heroes by United Press

Ted Lyons pitched the White Sox to their second shutout in two days limiting the St. Louis Browns to three hits. Walter Beck of Brooklyn won his second National League game by allowing eight hits and driving in a run. Al Lopez of Brooklyn laid down a smart sacrifice bunt to drive in the winning run in the 10th inning.

Ted Lyons White Sox St. Louis Browns Walter Beck Brooklyn Boston AL Lopez

Association Scores and Player Names From Report

The text lists scores and player names for teams Louisville and Minnesoka with multiple figures and abbreviations. Names include Thomas Fenner Marcum Mc Kain Erickson Glenn Biddle and others.

Louisville Thomas and Fenner Marcum McKain Erickson Minnesoka Ree Etty Glenn Urner Dagha Biddle

Is It Worth It Preliminary Fight Pay In NY

Preliminary boys in New York State now receive a minimum pay of 10 dollars per round, compared with 20 dollars in better times. This reflects tighter finances and cost-cutting in the sport.

New York State

Browns sign Russell White from Georgetown College

The St. Louis Browns have signed pitcher Russell White formerly of Georgetown College who played with Jersey City Jasefacom.

St. Louis Browns Russell White Georgetown College Jersey City Jasefacom

Teviva Greens Run Church Hosts Bert Courtney Chauncey Williams

Local church event features Bert Courtney and Chauncey W. Williams in a community gathering at Midd setting. Attendees and organizers invite participation and praise the program.

Bert Courtney Chauncey W. Williams Midd Teviva Greens Run Church

Chauncey Duke Blue Devils Eyes Next Week Matchups

Chauncey Bulldogs beat Plaing and Aalf Jacksony, then defeated Trimble last Friday. The Blue Devils face Trimble again in Nelsonville on Saturday the 28th. On Thursday they play Pomerly on the diamond, per Paul Theer.

Chauncey Blue Devils Trimble Nelsonville Ville Trimbie Chauncey and Sat Devils Pomerly Ail Diamond Paul Theer

Mrs Humphrey of Rutland Area Dies after Long Residence

Mrs. Humphrey, longtime resident with ties to Rutland and Chaunce, died after years in the area. She is survived by Ambrose Humphrey and Charles Bradfield, with sister Bess Mute and other relatives, following funeral arrangements in the city.

Chaunce April Samaria Himphrey Ambrose Humphrey Humphrey Charles Bradfield Bess Isaac Bradfield

Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery Promises Health

An advertisement from Ohio urges readers to use Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery to ease indigestion, stomach distress, and general weakness. It claims improved appetite and health after starting the remedy and invites letters for free medical information.

Pierce Golden Columbia Ohio Pieney Piers W. Y

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Conservation Authority Bob Smart The Honey-Gross Co Kanauga News L. Woods Parkersburg T. L. Hix Watton Brownell Sinking Springs J. C. Johnson H. C. Vickers Mason City George Martin Dans, W. Va G. Giles C. I Dewey Jordan Gordon Carney Charleston John Freer Chester Albert Spencer A. W. Pullens Foster Styles Mother Sister Kayser Hoe Sears Francys and Grace Cochrans Charm Shoppe SouTh Court St Wileon Livingston Lake Brie Bible Cunninghams Flapper Fanny Ego Pat Perry Chaluncey Aaron George Strickes Aunt Martha More Nursery United Press Association Browns Plaing Jacksony Mrs Rutland Y Prescription Store Kotex S.M.A Ipana Caldwells Pinkhams Dr. Parkers Miles Nervine Nujol Big Je Mik Magnesia
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