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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1935

Page

7

Tax Deduction Proposals Face Council Debate

The council will review proposed tax deduction changes and licensing rules at its next meeting. Summary notes reference trucked goods, local licenses, and a house to house exception for soldiers, with mention of peddler licenses and resale taxes. Names include Plymale, Gills, Myers, and Atkinson in a fragmented Society item.

dis-Bovie Company Plymale Five Gills Ohio Myers

Local Artist William Engel Shows Work in New York Exhibit

Gallia resident William 8 Engel of Gallopolis displays illustration portraits and life drawings at the Grand Central School of Art Mth Annual Exhibition in New York City. He is a student there, son of the late August and his wife, brother of Margaret Engel Holzer Hospital staff. Born in Green Township he was raised by aunt Elizabeth Davis Gage and graduated from Cadmus High School in 1928.

Gallipolis William 8. Engel Gallia Mth Grand Central School of Art New York City August Engel Mararet Engel Holzer Hospital Green Township Elizabeth Davis, Gage Cadmus High School

Better Homes Plan Pushed In Gallia County Drive

M E B Corpts of the Federal Housing Administration spoke to the Gallia County committee on modernization and new homes. Lola Neal chairs the Better Housing Campaign's women's division with Adeth Robinson, Ethel Young, and Mabel Thomas leading allied clubs. Adolph Henke was named PTA committee chair to coordinate with the campaign and schools.

Gallipolis M. EB. Corpts Columbus Federal Housing Administration Lola Neal Gallia County Adeth Robinson Parent Teacher Association Ethel Young Business and Professional Women's Club Mabel Thomas Garden

Man Charged in Vinton County Case Involving Assault and Property

A man from North Carolina was arrested in Vinton County on charges including assault and taking horses rented to a man named Eggers. Constable Shato returned the horses to their owner and jailed Eggers. Hearing set for 10 o clock May 27 before Squire Fred Milliser.

Joan Shato Eggers North Carolina Fred Milliser John Fraley Holver Hospital

Local residents visit kin across several towns

Mrs William of Marion visited relatives in Nelsonville and Athens as several families shared Sundays at homes of McCargish Parsons Ely and others. Mr and Mrs Charlies Morris Lowery hosted and hosted guests while Herbert Ely and Michael Ely spent time with kin in Nelsonville.

Mrs. William of Marion Perenta Mr. and Charlies Morris Lowery Herbert Ely Nelsonville William Bishopville Simon Parsons Michael Ely Verna France Thelma Ely Adda Wachenschwanz William Howard Willard Dishong Ralph Schultz Jacksonville Thomas Schultz

Theodore Waugh Rites To Be Held Saturday

Gallipolis Ohio news notes the death of Theodore Waugh 88 died Wednesday at his daughter’s home in Northup from old age. He was born near the Ohio Township townhouse and was the last of his generation in the Amos Waugh family. He served as justice of the peace and was twice married, both wives dead. Surviving are Mamie Cox Greenfield Wilbur Waugh Huntington W Va George A Waugh Patriot and Mrs Davis Funeral services set for 7 p m Saturday at Asbury with burial in Mound Mill Cemetery.

Gallipolis Theodore Waugh John Davis Northup Ohio Township Amos Waugh Mamie Cox Greenfield Wilbur Waugh Huntington W. Va George A. Waugh Patriot Davis Asbury Mound Mill Cemetery

Rev J W McConnell Dies Former Ohio Representative

GALLIPOLIS Ohio Rev J W McConnell age 80 a former Lawrence County representative in the Ohio Legislature died Thursday at his Walnut Township home from a paralytic stroke six weeks earlier He was a retired Methodist minister at Bethesda Walnut Township and had lived in the county 25 years Surviving are his wife and five children Alva Mrs Ben Robinson Mrs Charles Webb Hunting ton W Va Charles of Springfield and Roy of Columbus Funeral services will be held at Bethesda at 1030 Sunday with further services to follow

Gallipolis Lawrence County Ohio J. W. McConnell Walnut Township Methodist Church Bethesda Alva Ben Robinson Charles Webb Huntington W. Va Charlies Springfield Roy Columbus

Burial Service Near Mr. McConnell’s Boyhood Home

Pallbearers listed for the burial near Mr. McConnell’s boyhood home include M. W. Martin, John Martin, J. S. S. Vaught, B. E. W. Carter, A. J. Ropeter, and H. A. Harbour. Burial details appear at the site marked oelock.

Mr. McConnell Oelock M. W. Martin John Martin J. S&s. Vaught BE. W. Carter A. J. Ropeter H. A. Harbour

Switzer Returns to Duties After TB Treatment

Switzer, assistant postmaster, ordered to bed last October for tuberculosis treatment, is back to work part time. He has gained 10 pounds during recovery and resumes duties.

Switzer Gallipolis C. H. Switzer

Trial of Grover Doss in Burton slaying nears jury

Portsmouth reports Grover Doss faced the jury after denying on the stand that he shot William Burton or helped plot the killing. Prosecution and defense arguments prepared for Friday verdicts in the case.

Portsmbouth Grover Doss William Burton Doss Burton

Racine Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits

Racine social column records weekend gatherings in multiple towns. Laura Echart and guests visited Joe Petrel. Ed Rees and Mrs. Lewis Stobart hosted in Middleport. families from Cincinnati Parkersburg Columbus Newark and Wheeling attended dinners and visits. Virginia Holman, living with Ed Rees, boasts perfect attendance for six years at Racine High School. Taylor from CCC Logen Camp appeared as a guest of Amanda Cross Martin Gander.

Racine Mrea Laura Echart Glenn Stahl Mires Mernaret Munter Joe Petrel William Kait Leona Nichols Charles Orm Jacksonville Ed Rees Lewis Stobart Margaret Gabba Middleport John Cross Columbus Carrie Bell W. J. Bell Cincinnati Emma McKim Parkersburg Kate Wolf Judy Bell Carl Bell Fred Bell Kathryn Eloise Evelyn Wolfe Paul Newark Dillion Richards Virginia Holman Racine HP Taylor Amanda Cross Martin Gander CCC Logen Fiffie Gandee Betty Wiltshire Marmet W. Va Marcella Cleland Brooks Beegle Wheeling Gene Beegle Maurice Lott

Zaleski Couple Married in Greenup Kentucky

The marriage of Mrs. Garnette Milner Kendall and Mr. Frank Folt was solemnized in Greenup Kentucky on Monday. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Milner of Wellston, has taught at Zaleski High School. The groom runs an automobile supply store in Welliston and they plan to reside there.

Zaleski Garnette Milner Kendall Frank Folt Greenup Wiliam Milner Wellston Zaleski High School Weillston Mae Harkins Hamden John Boal Marry Leege Pleanor Bon Akron James McKibben Helen Donald McKibben Roanoke

Weekend Guests In Coolville Visit Local Residents

The week-end in Coolville featured visits from Mr and Mrs Bert Bridgett and Mr and Mrs Brice Clark of Chili Sothe with Rev and Mrs T A Cleland. Mrs Alma Sharpe of Pittsburgh spent the week-end with her parents Mr and Mrs B B Pickens.

Coolville Bert Bridgett Brice Clark Chillisothe Rev T A. Cleland Alma Sharpe Pittsburgh B. B. Pickens

Doctor Debunks Spring Fever As Pure Alibi

Chicago physician Dr Morris Fishbein downplays spring fever as a physical fact and calls it mainly an alibi. He cites yawning from fatigue and warmth induced relaxation, suggesting open windows, fresh air, and a brisk walk before breakfast as simple remedies.

Dr. Fishbein Fishbein

Retired River Skipper Calvert Dies at Charleston

Capt Millia Witt Calvert, longtime Kanawha River steamboat owner and operator, died at his Charleston home. He was father of Mrs L Brinkman and survived by his widow Catherine Calvert and son Ralph Calvert. A descendant of Lord Baltimore, he ran steamers for 35 years until retirement a decade ago. his fleet included the Kanawha Belle which later sank at Montgomery.

Gallipolis Millia Witt Calvert Charleston W. Va L. Brinkman Catherine Ralph Calvert Lord Baltimore Maryland James F&f Calvert

Kruschen Diet Remedy Claims Two Freeport Losses

Mrs J H Valentine of Freeport writes she lost 14 lbs in 3 weeks using Kruschen and her husband shed 12 lbs in the same period. She praises Kruschen as safe and effective and notes doctors prescribe it. The remedy is taken as a half teaspoon in hot water each morning with lemon. jars cost a few cents at drugstores.

J. H. Valentine Freeport Kruschen Valenting Kruschen Lake

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