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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1934

Page

2

Meigs Relief Director Seeks Aid For Idle Men of Rutland Township

POMEROY April 23 Welfare Director Henry Corradini requests reconsideration of Rutland Township classification by the state relief commission. If changed to industrial, men can be employed on county road projects and paving in Pomeroy Middleport. Upper parking lot near ready. two CWA workers remain this week to manage tools and work.

Pomeroy Rutland Township State Relief Commission Henry Corradini FERA Middleport CWA Corradini

Pomeroy Man F. P. Wisecarver Dies in Gallipolis Hospital

F. P. Wisecarver, 72, native of Philadelphia, died Saturday night at Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis from complications after a hip fracture. He lived in Pomeroy for years, once ran a hardware store, and was a longtime Presbyterian elder. Survived by his wife and brother J. E. Wisecarver of Boston. Funeral Tuesday at 2 p.m. from Ewing Funeral Home with burial in Beech Grove Cemetery by request private.

Pomeroy F. P. Wisecarver Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Philadelphia Presbyterian Church J. E. Wisecarver Boston Ewing T. E. Maness Simpson M. E. Church R. C. Ditter Federated Church Beech Grove Cemetery

Locals Welcome Guests at Multiple Sunday Visits

The report lists numerous informal gatherings with families hosting relatives and friends across Hemlock Grove Midway Middleport Pine Drove Forest Run and Athens. Notable names include Dorsel Smith Evelyn Bailey Carman Heilman Frecker Sponagel Genheimer Epple and Dais amid a flurry of Sunday visits and aunt/niece reunions.

Dorsel Smith Evelyn Hemlock Grove William Smith Everett Bailey Midway Denver Carman Clay Bryant Middleport Norman Heilman George Frecker Pine Drove Frecker John Sponagel Olan Genheimer Forest Run John Heilman Leonard Epple Dana Epple Ben Dais Athens Adam Ebernbach Pomeroy Lawrence Reuter

Reverend Malzard Guests of Mr Iva Brown in Grove City

Rev and Mrs F J Malzard of Grove City were guests of Mr Iva Brown over the week end. Reverend Malzard preached at the Presbyterian Church Sunday morning and evening, with both sermons well received.

Middleport F. J. Malzard Grove City Iva Brown Maleart Presbyterian Church

Dr Skinner to Speak at Olive Orange High School Meigs

Dr. 8B O Skinner director of Ohio's education department will deliver the class address at Olive Orange High School commencement exercises in Meigs county on Monday April 30 at 8 pm. Program includes music, invocation, speeches by senior leaders, diploma presentations by C O Chapman, and benediction.

Tuppers Plains Rev F. J. Gardner Olive Orange High School Leota Belle Matlack Charlies J. Sommer Ina Beatrice Springer Harry A. Swartz Helene F. Caldwell Gerald Lee Lamb Edith Myrtle Fish Robert 8. Keller Mary Marguerite Kincade Argel Kirkhart Birdie Viola H. McNett Karl Russell Norman Susie Groves James Edward, Williams Beulah Mays Marion Dale Pratt Nina Ruth Follrod

Middleport Attendees at Dan Werner Funeral in Kyger

Middleport residents attended the funeral of Dan Werner at Kyger on Saturday. Werner was a retired New York Central Railroad man and longtime Hobson Shops employee. Other local mentions include visitors and weekend guest stays in Middleport and surrounding towns, with several residents hosting relatives and friends over the weekend.

Middleport Dan Werner Kyger Werner New York Central Railroad Hobson Shops C. F. Reed Charleston Robert Coates Winchester Roy Conway Texas Helen Beeson Edna Randell W. H. Beeson Plummer Beeson South Sixth Avenue Columbus A. Junkerman Dayton Ashworth Tom Crow Pomeroy J. O. Leonard South Fifth Avenue Hooker Street Frank Pratt Kathryn Helen Blair Covington Margaret Ralph Gallipolis H. EB. Thomas Lincoln Street

Will Hear Juniors Young Musicians of Middleport

The Women's Music Club of Middleport presents junior musicians Tuesday night at Heath M E Church. Program starts at 7 o clock and will be the club's last social session until October. Hostesses include Mrs Dorothy Harley Mrs Lucile Diles Mrs Nora Powell Mrs Blanche Haptonstahl Mrs Blanche Hiden Mrs Mayme Heiner Mrs Nora Hamilton Mrs Edith Bean Mrs Faye Rawlings Miss Nora McCoy Mrs Ethel Chapman Mrs Louise Grant Mrs Louise Healy Mrs Evelyn Pullins Mrs Margaret Miller Mrs Vesta Chappelle Mrs Jessie Houdashelt Mrs Margaret Titus and Mrs Cora Root.

Middleport Women's Music Club of Heath M. E. Church Laulee Grant Dorothy Harley Lucile Diles Nora Powell Blanche Haptonstah Blanche Jiiden Mayme Heiner Nora Hamilton Edith Bean Faye Rawlings Nora McCoy Ethel Chapman Louise Grant Louise Healy Evelyn Pullins Margaret Miller Vesta Chappelle Jessie Houdashelt Margaret Titus Cora Root

Syracuse News Notes

Syracuse items report visits and summer plans for Charles McDaniel of Elizabeth Pa with his mother Mrs John Mc Daniel and sister Mrs Eppie Roush of New Haven WV. Mrs C G King dies in Florence Ky of tuberculosis. husband died days earlier and burial in Cincinnati. Turnbulls relocate to New Haven WV. a son born to John and Mrs Kelley. Derter and family move to Emma Duckworth property. Leathy family moves to John George Matthewson property.

Syracuse Charles McDaniel Elizabeth Pa John McDaniel McDaniel Eppie Roush New Haven W. V4 H. H. King C. G. King Florence Cincinnnati Thomas Turnbull, Sr W. Va John Kelley A .L. Derter Near Bashan Emma Duckworth Leathy Near Mine No 4 John George Matthewson

Busy Bee Class Meets At Baptist Church For May Dinner

Middleport residents report the Busy Bee Class of the Baptist Church met Friday evening at Mrs Reese Williams home on Hooker Street. Members planned a cafeteria dinner at the church on May 10. Len Greenlee of Ar buckle W spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs C L Brooks and their son Charles before returning home. Ralph Anderson of Cleveland visited his mother Mrs Kathryn Anderson on North Third Avenue. Nan Moore and Mildred Hawley visited Long Bottom with relatives. Robert Harrix and Lulu spent the weekend at their home.

The Baptist Church Reese Willams Hooker Street Ana Ang Len Greenlee Arbuckle C. L. Brooks Charles Brooks G. A. Williamson Columbus Ralph Anderson Cleveland Kathryn Anderson North

Local Residents Attend Weekend Visits Around Columbus and Lincoln Hill

Pomeroy personals note weekend guests including Dan L Farmer and Miss Joan Mc Ghee in Lincoln Terrace, with family visits by Mrs A W Kuhns, Miss Betty Little, and Sophia Fisher. Ohio University students Dorothy Ebersbach and Lillian Gloeckner hosted at home, while Rev L W Clarke of Athens and Dr Roland Boice of Cleveland visited.

Dan L. Farmer Joan McGhee Columbus Arthur Skinner Lincoln Terrace A. W. Kuhns Betty Little Sophia Fisher Wiliam Kuhns Miss Little Milton Hood Columbua Raymond Hood Lincoln Hill Wayne Swisher Middleport Paul Sweeny Steubenville Alice Watson Racine H. J. Blackmore L. W. Clarke Athens Pat Lochary Roland Boice Cleveland

Community Notes and Obituary From Gallia County

Racine residents visit relatives in Gallipolis while others travel to Parkersburg Bethlehem and Marietta. Sunshine Class to meet at Lena Petre’s. Dale Burnside, 12, of Rock Springs dies after operation complications. Paternity case Saunders v. Eynon certified to common pleas court in Orange Township.

Man of 83 Years Has Record Family

Bradbury Hendricks, 83, of Meigs County, father of 16 with 13 living, has 72 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. Born Camden New Jersey March 23 1851, he moved to Meigs County in 1901 and to Jackson County West Virginia in 1865. Married Mary Elizabeth Wise in 1871. eleven sons and five daughters born. two sons died in infancy and one daughter died in 1915. Wife died 1918 in Syracuse at 83. Eldest child is well past middle age. he remains active at his son’s home and expects to live many years.

Bradbury E B. Hendricks Tom Camden New Jerey Mr. Hendricks Meigs County Jackson County W Va Mary Elizabeth Wise Hendricks Syracuse

Council Member To Fight New Gas Rate

POMEROY councilman John W. Schlaegel says he will circulate referendum petitions to repeal the gas rate ordinance passed last Monday. He argues that a Columbus 48-cent rate case decision expected April 30 could influence rates elsewhere and boost bargaining power for Pomeroy. Gas officials contend the Columbus case does not affect Pomeroy.

Columbus F. W. Phillips Gas Company Schlaegel Council

Worker Injured by Flying Steel on Grass Run Side Hill

A piece of steel pierced Floyd Cleland a section worker for New York Central Lines on Friday causing a deep neck wound. He was transported to a Columbus hospital for treatment. The notice lists numerous local Sunday visits and gatherings involving families from Leon Harrisonville Mud Fork Midway Parker Run Salem Center and California with residents named throughout.

Floyd Cleland Cleland New York Central Lines Columbus Paul Winn George Lute Leon W. Va Alpha Plummer Florida Hallie Knopp Harrisonville William Kennedy Middleport William Bachner Roy Ted Glaze Mud Fork Homer Glaze Burt Davis Davis Parker Run Emory Johnson Salem Center Perry Brown William Nicholson Seth F. Nicholson Ladies’ Aid Society Ll. V. Hunt Midway McCann Dexter Lawrence McCann California Oliver Bratton Everett McKnight Harry Saxton

Local Obituary Notices Highlight Last Week's Farewells

Mr and Mrs Dana Russell attended a Columbus funeral for an uncle. Mr and Mrs Bid Russell went to Rutland for the Mutchler funeral. Mrs Louise Evans hosted guests including Mrs Oscar Sanborn Mrs Sophia Betz and Mr and Mrs Carl Evans. The Max Russell family and Mrs Mattie Gilmore were guests of Otho Smith. The Douglas Hartman family of Nelsonville visited Mr and Mrs John Hanning. Mrs Matthew Smith spent Sunday with her brother Curtis Curwood and family in Middleport.

Bradbury Dana Russell Columbus Bid Russell Mutchler Rutland Louise Evans Oscar Sanborn Sophia Betz Carl Evans Max Russell Mattie Gilmore Otho Smith Douglas Hartman Nelsonville John Hanning Matthew Smith Curtis Curwood Middleport

Skinner To Address Ames-Bern Seniors

Dr. B. O. Skinner state director of education will speak at the Ames-Bern graduating class commencement Tuesday night April 24 at 8 o clock. Members of the 1934 class include Grace White Aurelia Davidson Mary Filen Heston Martha Carpenter Kathleen Maxwell Juanita Linscott Beatrice Davis Margie Adams Kathryn Wooley Mable Brawley Mildred La Velle Garnet North Eleanor Easler Thresa Winner Janette Thompson Siebert McDaniel Vera Fleming Addison Dixon Ned Keney Lee Dorr Albert Howard William Dean Dail Thompson

B. O. Skinner Ames-Bern At & O'Clock Grace White Aurelia Davidson Mary Filen Heston Martha Carpenter Kathleen Maxwell Juanita Linscott Beatrice Davis Margie Adams Kathryn Wooley Mable Brawley Mildred la Velle Garnet North Eleanor Easler Thresa Janette Thompson Siebert McDaniel Vera Fleming Addison Dixon Ned Keney Lee Dorr Albert Howard William Dean Dail Thompson

Gallia County Farmers Institutes Meet Tuesday Discusses Gallipolis Plans

Dates and speakers for Farmers Institutes in Gallia County will be discussed at a meeting of the institute officers in the office of County Extension Agent E. H. Reed at 1 o'clock Tuesday afternoon.

Gallipolis Gallia County E. H. Reed

Secure Farm Hands Plentiful in Gallia County

Gallia County farmers secure labor from the National Re employment Office to aid planting crops painting building fences and cleanup work. District Manager B L Jones reports.

Gallipolis Gallia County National Re-employment Office B. L. Jones

Athens High School to Stage 37-Piece Concert Wednesday

The Athens High School Music Department presents a 37 piece band concert on Wednesday night April 25 at the school auditorium. Kenneth H Kay directs with Howard Woods as student director. The program begins at 8 o clock with pieces including Queen City March The Western World and Morning Noon and Night Overture. Instrument sections and soloists are listed among the performers.

Athens High School Kenneth H. Kay Howard Woods Reuben Rothermel Robert Schuster Roger Martin Frank Chute Lloyd Kelley James Fri Charles Schuster Eugene Cole Emerson Houf Evangeline Heard Roger Welsh Leonard Smith Carl Beasley Paul Lewis Sylvia Esther Cakenougher Light Cavalry Grace Wood Victor Herbert

May 1 Dead Line For CWA Materials In Ohio

E L Winslow of Columbus says all CWA materials must be vouchered and delivered on the job before May 1 when CWA books close in Washington. Rehabilitation relief for families and the back to the farm program were discussed at a Logan meeting attended by George W Haney, local FERA director.

Gallipolis E. L. Winslow Columbus CWA Washington Logan George W. Haney FERA

Athens Social Notes Highlight Visiting Residents

Mr and Mrs George W Haney were week end visitors in Athens. Mrs O W Lusher attends the national conference of the D A R in Washington DC. Dr and Mrs W Lewis Brown spent Sunday in Athens. Mrs A B Stewart visiting relatives in St Louis, living with daughter Mrs L R Hall. Mrs Miriam Halstead of Los Angeles, daughter of the late Joseph Blazer, visiting friends and relatives here.

George W. Haney Athens O. W. Lusher Washington, D. C W. Lewis Brown A. B. Stewart L. R. Hall St. Louis Miriam Halstead Los Angeles Joseph Blazer

Funeral held for Daniel Werner long-time Kyger farmer

Daniel Werner 73, farmer and carpenter, died at his home near Kyger Thursday. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon. He lived near the farm of his birth his entire life after marriage. He is survived by his second wife and six children.

Gallipolis Daniel Werner Kyger

Gallipolis Sees First Silent Night in 1034 With No Drunkenness Arrests

In Gallipolis, Saturday night passed without any arrests for drunkenness for the first time in 1034. Two arrests for drunkenness occurred Sunday afternoon.

Gallipolis

Vinton High School sets speakers for baccalaureate and commencement

Dr. H. T. Houf of Athens and Supt. Herman A. Lewis will lead Vinton High School baccalaureate Sunday night and commencement Friday night April 7. The event marks the school's year end exercises with the two speakers delivering the keynote addresses.

Gallipolis H. T. Houf Athens Supt Herman A. Lewis Vinton High School

Gallipolis Issues Several Marriage Licenses

Marriage licenses granted Friday in Gallipolis include Leslie Martin 25 operator of Pomeroy and Ardath Craig Powers 24 at home in Gallipolis. Claude M Rupe 25 farmer Cheshire and Lena Rum field 22 at home in Cheshire. George Boring 24 Radcliff Vinton County miner and Mary Roof 21 at home in Gallipolis.

Gallipolis Leslie Martin Pomeroy Ardath Craig Powers Claude M. Rupe Cheshire Lena Rumfield George Boring Radcliff Vinton County Miner Mary Roof

Williams and Howard Admitted as Patients at Thurman and Barboursville

Mrs. W J Williams of Thurman Ohio and Miss Florence Howard of Barboursville West Virginia were admitted for medical treatment. Mrs R T West of Pomeroy and Claude Wall of Gallipolis became new surgical patients. Fred Reider of Pomeroy was discharged from the hospital Sunday.

Gallipolis W. J. Williams Thurman Ohio Florence Howard Barboursville R. T. West Pomeroy Claude Wall Fred Reider

Divorce Granted in Gallipolis Restores Johnson Name

Virginia McColgin was granted a divorce from Dwight McColgin by Judge W R White on Saturday and was restored to her maiden surname Johnson.

Gallipolis Virginia McColgin Dwight McColgin W R White Johnson

Gallipolis partition suit filed in Common Pleas Court

Virgie Lewis sues to partition real estate naming Mary Maedk Emma Bennett Nelson Allard and Dennis Allard as defendants Emma Bennett consents to the petition seeking division of the property in Common Pleas Court.

Gallipolis Virgie Lewis Common Pleas Court Mary Maedk Emma Bennett Nelson F. Allard Dennis F. Allard

Mercerville High to Honor 12 Graduates with Ohio Professor

Dr W A Matheny of Ohio University will deliver the commencement address to 12 Mercerville High School graduates Tuesday night. He will be introduced by C C Halsey the high school superintendent.

Matheny sPrveank

Marriage Licenses Issued in Gallipolis Area

Marriage licenses were issued to Walter Dodson a laborer of Rutland with Edna Phillips of Gallipolis at home. Raymond Co Call a farmer of Mercerville with Nellie Call, 22, at home. Kenneth Walters a bus driver of Eureka with Beatrice Shaw, 19, at home, Crown City.

Gallipolis Walter Dodson Rutland Edna Phillips Raymond Co. Call Farmer Nellie Call Mercerville Kenneth Walters Eureka Beatrice Shaw Crown City

Cleveland ex-city manager Daniel Morgan seeks Ohio governor bid

Daniel Morgan former Cleveland city manager and Oak Hill native visited Gallipolis after leading the Histeddfod in Jackson Friday night He intends to run as a Republican candidate for Governor of Ohio in the forthcoming elections

Gallipolis Daniel Morgan Cleveland Oak Hy Jackson Ohio

Nary a Nut in Gallipolis Dinner Plans Scramble

Hostesses arranging elaborate dinners in downtown Gallipolis found the area sold out of nuts on Friday. Grocery trucks arrived late in the afternoon bringing salted nuts after the nut shortage disrupted plans.

Gallipolis

Scouts Hold Friday Court of Honor at Scout Home

Sixty Boy Scouts and visitors attended the Court of Honor at Scoutmaster Edwin McCormick's home Friday night. Speakers included Dr. G G Kinnean superintendent of O H E and attorney Harry Miller. Lyman M Lockwood from New Boston enrolled at Camp Gallia and Paul Wetherholt connected with a CCC Camp at Columbus also spoke.

Edwin McCormick G. G. Kinnean Harry Miller Lyman M. Lockwood New Boston Camp Gallia Paul Wetherholt CCC Columbus

Gallia County Board Grants Three Driver Certificates

The Gallia County Board of Education granted three character certificates to bus drivers. The board also declared the merger of Guyan and Crown City into one school district null and void during the Saturday meeting.

County School Board Gallipolis Guyan Crown City Gallia County

Rites Held For Mrs Searles In Cheshire Home

Mrs. Harry Searles was found dead in bed at her Cheshire home Thursday morning. Dr. J. T. Hanson, en route to the home as county coroner, died in a collision nearby. Acting Coroner F W Shane says no inquest is needed, noting Mrs. Searles suffered heart trouble.

Gallipolis Harry Searles Cheshire J. T. Hanson F. W. Shane

Miss Holzer Wins Piano Solo Prize at Eisteddfod

Miss Christine Holzer daughter of Dr and Mrs Charles E Holzer won first prize in the Eisteddfod piano solos competition at Jackson Thursday night. She competed in the soloists division for ages 15 to 18.

Gallipolis Christine Holzer Charles E. Holzer Jackson

Catlettsburg Elks to Officiate Gallipolis Lodge Initiation

A Catlettsburg degree team will officiate at the Gallipolis Lodge of Elks initiation tonight, bringing a truckload of paraphernalia to the ceremony.

Gallipolis Catlettsburg

Coleman Adjudged Insane. Held for State Hospital

Tom Coleman aged 72 was adjudged insane in Probate Court this week and was transported to Athens State Hospital by Deputy Sheriff Wood on Friday.

Gallipolis Tom Coleman Athens State Hospital Wood

Gallipolis Rural Route Split Planned for May First

The Gallipolis rural route, previously covered by E. E. Ward, will be divided between E. H. Davis and Fred Kerns on May first, each receiving a 55 mile route.

Gallipolis E. E. Ward E. H. Davis Fred Kerns

River Developments Stall at Gallipolis Wharf Project

The report notes river traffic shifts with the steamer Campbell delivering cargoes to Cincinnati and Pittsburgh, while plans for a new river structure at Cedar Grove move forward. Major John F. Conic and engineer W Herman await War Department approval as hearings address heavy barge traffic and docking line upgrades along the Mississippi division.

Gallipolis Fly Shi Han Gallipolis Bolles Cincinnati Campbell Charleston Huntin Pittsburg Kelly's Creek Ward U. District Cedar Grove John F. Conic U. S Army Washington W. Herman War Department Mississippi Division Ican Bargeine Pittsburgh Memphis U. S. Nauvoo Rock Island U Keokuk

Wreck Lures Patients Across States Endangering Doctors

A report from Holzer Hospital details a fatal wreck involving surgical patient Dr J T and others found in Gallipolis and Huntington areas. Belle Wilson Harvey and Alva Kail were among delayed or missing individuals as Miss V Mildred Mile joined the hospital for the weekend.

Gallipolis Belle Wilson Gallipolis Harvey Huntington Alva Kail Cheshire J. T Holzer V. Mildred Mile

Infant in Gallipolis Falls Into Burns Grate

An infant, months old and son of George McGuire of Gallipolis, was receiving treatment for slight burns after slipping into a grate at home.

Gallipolis George McGuire

Gallipolis Jail Holds Mond Filling Station

Local jail in Gallipolis holds a man named Mond after an incident at a filling station. Police reported the man was detained for two days and nights with his mother and brother present.

Gallipolis Lloyd

GALLIPOLIS Officer Gaps Thefts Of Hens From A J Robinson

Perry Township police report a theft of 21 hens from A J Robinson. Investigation underway with possible suspects and motive under review.

Gallipolis A J Robinson Perry Township

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