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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1934

Page

10

Corn Hog Contract Statements From Athens County Members

The document lists basic information on corn acreage and production for Athens County producers signed under the 1934 Corn-Hog Production Adjustment Program. It invites confidential reports to local county and community officers if any statements are inaccurate.

The Corn- Hog Control Association Athens County State of Ohio Fred E. Dojustment Agricultral Adjustment Administration Cneae Clarence G. Morris

Gallipolis Rebuilds Sidewalks by CWA and Township Trustees

The Kananga village sidewalks rebuilt with CWA labor were completed Thursday by Gallipolis Township trustees. Twelve hundred feet of walks extended to the Addison Township line. Hollis C. Johnston sought action from Priod Lumber Co to file a claim against James L. Betz for $45 on purchased lots.

Gallipolis Kananga Village CWA Gallipolis Township Addison Township Hollis C. Johnston Priod+ Lumber Company James L. Betz Betz

McNealey Elected Auto Club President

John McNealey was chosen president of the Auto Club. A. C. Sefford was elected treasurer and H B Ecker secretary. The next meeting is scheduled for May 16.

Smiths Return From Athens Visit LawRoush Family

Gallipolis brief notes Mr and Mrs Guy Smith have returned from Athens after visiting their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Lawrence Roush.

Gallipolis Guy Smith Athens Lawrence Roush

Ohio hospital head speaks to regional epilepsy clinic students

Dr G G Kineon, superintendent of The Ohio Hospital for Epileptics, addressed a clinic gathering of 150 students from Ohio University Athens Marietta College Marshall College Huntington and Gallia Academy High School.

Gallipolis G. G Kineon Ohio Hospital For Ohio University Athens Marietta College Marshall College Huntington W. Va Gallia Academy High

Dorothy E Brooks Named Administrator of Brooks Estate

Gallipolis reports Dorothy E Brooks appointed administratrix of the estate of the late George W Brooks, initiating estate administration proceedings and duties for settlement.

Gallipolis Dorothy E. Brooks George W. Brooks

Ohio Fuel Company Drilling Near Shade Farm

Shade April 20 The Ohio Fuel Company is drilling a well on the farm of Clyde Smith. The report lists local events including a senior class play Wild Ginger, a prayer meeting at the Martins home led by Rev. Harry Pugh, funeral services at Burson Cemetery for Samuel Burson, and a fatal burn incident involving Ralph Frost’s five year old daughter. Additional items note Lodi Grange 2430 meeting, Carl Sargent's daughter Anna Frances in Columbus hospital, and visits by Benson Cowan to Middleport.

Ohio Fuel Company Clyde Smith Charlies Martin Harry Pugh Burson Cemetery Samuel Burson Ralph Frost Angell Ridge Alliance Lodi Grange Carl Sargent Anna Frances Columbus Benson Cowan Middleport

Realty Transfers Include Swisher Randall and Scott Deals

Real estate transfers list Amos E. Swisher to Bertha A. Randall covering part of Lot 378 in Gallipolis and Paul Scott to Arthur Scott et al for 9837A in Cheshire Township. The same property was later bought by Scott for 4834 dollars.

Gallipolis Amos E. Swisher Bertha A. Randall Paul Scott Arthur Scott Cheshire Township Scott

Crescent Ridge Sunday Guests and Illness Report

Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Antie included Mr. and Mrs. Joe Stone Murray City and Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Werner and family Congress Run. Jackie Antie, son of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Antie, is seriously ill with pneumonia. Elia Johnson attended the funeral of Mrs. George Safreed at Redtown Monday.

Crescent Ridge John Antie Joe Stone Murray City J. W. Werner Congress Run W. N. Russell Alice Sayre Concord Jackie Cecil Antie Ed Sayre Edne Lloyd Sayre Newport George W. Chapman Glouster Elia Johnson George Safreed Redtown

River Notes on Ohio and Kanawha Rivers Trade Activity

The Ohio and Kanawha Rivers fall while Cincinnati and Louisville see reduced water. Several Kanawha coal deliveries reach Cincinnati and Louisville as the Otto Marmet and others shift coal and empty barges. The Liberty and other packets move eggs and merchandise toward Pittsburgh, with talks of repairs and new packets in the trade. Captains Hornbrook Wright and Noll discuss vessels and trades, including the Ouchita and Golden Eagle, while several ships carry sand, gravel, and hull repairs along Dam 26 and Eight Mile Island.

Gallipolis Ohio Kanawha Cincinnati Louisville Otto Marmet Ben Franklin Henry Yeiser Gerald Klein Kanawha River Louieville Liberty Pittsburgh Charleston Huntington Greene Line Gallia County Meigs County Walter Booth Here Donald T. Wright St. Louis Waterways Journal Wright Senator Cordill Cordill Fred Hornbrook John W. Hubbard Cordiff Dam 14 Hornbrook Orville Noll Natchez Vicksburg Memphis St. Louis Golden Eagle Alton Jeffersonville Famous Eagle Packet Company of Mississippi

Unclear fragment hints at Pittsburgh Steen products boats

An incomplete report notes seven boats with three loaded by Pittsburgh Steen products and four empty sand and gravel vessels. Further details are not provided in the readable text.

Pittsburgh

Syracuse News Update From Local Homes

Syracuse reports Syr. Argyle Sedwick of Zanesville visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank R. Vincent. Frank Killingsworth, husband of Hannah Thomas, recuperating from an appendix operation at Byesville. Herman Longon undergoing CCC training at Camp Knox. Elmer Zoniek of Luh Rig visited brother James Zonick. Guests of R. E. B. Duckworth include Doris Frank, Mrs. 8. S., Frank and sons Burleigh Blair of Nelsonville, and Mrs. Mora and daughter in Hi. Mora.

Syracuse Argyle Sedwick Zanesville Frank R. Vincent Frank Killingsworth Hannah Thomas Byesville Herman Longon Camp Knox Elmer Zoniek Luhrig James Zonick R. EB. Duckworth Doris Frank 8. S Frank and Sons Burleigh Blair Nelsonville Hi. Mora Chester

Bridge party at Second Avenue hosted by Mrs Lewis Brown

Mrs Lewis Brown entertained at her Second Avenue home with two tables of contract bridge. Prizes went to Mrs Harold Wetherholt and Mrs John Haliday Jr. Other guests included Mrs Wetherholt, Mrs Haliday, Mrs George Haney, Mrs H M Miller, Mrs G M Gearhart, Mrs T L Bush, Mrs Charles Emmert, Miss Edna Ervin, and the hostess.

Gallipolis Lewis Brown Second Avenue Harold Wetherholt John Haliday Wetherholt Haliday George Haney H. M. Miller G. M. Gearhart T. L. Bush Charles Emmert Edna Ervin

Aims To Save Sight Plans Formed In Gallipolis

Mrs Della A Griffith of the State Department of Education met in Gallipolis on Thursday to form preliminary plans for a sight saving class after a recent clinic. She and eye specialist Dr N A Martin of Holzer Hospital discussed the number of children who would attend.

Gallipolis Della A. Griffith State Department of Education Griffith N. A. Martin Holzer Hospital

Langsville Briefs Shine in Local Social Section

Langsville notes report D N Entsminger and family from Middleport visiting L E Entsminger. Robert Miller visited Parkersburg relatives. Mrs Dale Wright returned from Wellston visit with her parents. Gallie Pickens and Lois spent days with uncle Ora Pickens in Buffalo West Virginia. Fire destroyed Mrs Frask Graham home occupied by Rex Graham Tuesday night. Alice Miller hosted Sunday guests Emma Piper Hayward Harmon Ernest Piper and family of Vinton.

Langsville D. N. Entsminger Middleport L. E. Entsminger Robert Miller Parkersburg Dale Wright Wellston Gallie Pickens Lois Ora Pickens Buffalo W. Va Frask Graham Rex Graham Alice Miller Emma Piper Hayward Harmon Ernest Piper Vinton

Rutland Community Notes Prompt Alumni Banquet

Rutland residents report travels to Westerville for a play The Alumni banquet is planned at the R of P Hall on Friday night April 27 with service by Rutland Aye. Robert Snyder recovers from illness. Glen Romine and family from Athens attended Mrs McKee's funeral Sunday.

Gallipolis Girl Pleads Guilty in Jail Break

Gallia County story notes a girl from Gallipolis pleading guilty in a jail break case. The item also reports the Gallia County Board of Education plans a Saturday meeting at 10 in the County Superintendent H. B. Bradbury office to discuss a remonstrance petition opposing the merger of Guyan Township and Crown City Special School District under a single board.

Gallipolis Gallia Guyan Township Crown City Special School

Dexter News Notes Guests and Illness Updates

Dexter residents report visitors arriving from California and Toledo. Lawrence McCann and family host guests. George Perry visits Columbus. Irene Vonechriltz returns home from Toledo. Ollie Anderson relapse noted. Relatives from Chicago and Washington District of Columbia travel to Dexter due to a sister’s death of Mrs George Perry.

Edgar Enochs Washington D. H Mra George Perry

Gallipolis Dramatics and Court Items Highlight Local Happenings

In Gallipolis, Big Loucks faces charges for aiding a jail break and is remanded after alleged attempts involving blades at a county justice of the peace. Police describe a troubling incident at the scene including a belt and improvised actions. Also noted is a Rio Grande event with completos and a Gallipolis Masonic Drum Corps banquet set for April 25 with William as band president and drum major.

Gallipolis Masonic Drum Ang Willian

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