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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1933

Page

5

Dismisses Sixty Civil Docket Cases in Spring Cleaning

Gas-Common Pleas Court led by Judge W. R. terday dismissed nearly 60 judgments and several new trial motions in 1927 through August 1931 cases. divorces granted Noah Frasier from Tressie Frasier. Dozens of civil actions including damages suits and ex parte hearings were settled or dismissed, with a Centerville dispute cited as cause for prohibitions on loitering.

Gas- Common Pleas Court W. Rterday Nll the Plain W. Cooper Samuel L. Os Lee Osborn White Cooper Centerville Pre- Osborn Anna Neal Fred Neal Belva Moodispaugh Forest E. Moodispaugh Noah Frasier Tressie Frasier Earl Gordon Hanley Betz Dewey Caldwell Lawrence J. Rood M. Brown A. C. Davison The Swanson Hardware Company E. J. Caldwell Allery Clark C. M. White Frances Goddard J. E. Harrison Goddard EB. Wads Charles C. Eads A. Tanner Hoking-Resener Company Charles Sewards Nannie A. Gomer State of Ohio T. J. Moore Gallia County Commissioners James L. Betz John W. Broyles

Kilax medicine advertised for bile and liver cleansing

A dated advertisement touts Kilax as a remedy for gall bile and bile poisoning with claims it clears the gall bladder, thin the bile, and aids the liver. It promises relief in 3 to 30 days and offers money back if unsatisfied, via Quick's Cut Rate druggist.

Quick

DeWorth Outlines City Beautification Plan in Gallipolis

A. F. DeWorth floriculturist at the Ohio Hospital for Epileptics presented a progressive unit plan for Gallipolis city beautification before the Gallia Community Association. The proposal envisions several years of planting and development, a Yard and Garden Contest, and decorations for American Legion visitors. Fifteen members attended the Thursday night meeting.

Gallipolis A. F. DeWorth Ohio Hospital Gallia Community Association de Worth American Legion

Senior Play Cast Named for Gallia Academy Show

Gallipolis April 28 The Senior Class Play at Gallia Academy High School to be staged May 25 has cast members chosen by Ruth Miller and Catherine Morrison who will coach. The three act farce Second Childhood features Esther In gjies as Sylvia and other roles filled by Monga Kent Mrs Vivert Elizabeth Carnes Mrs Henderson Myrtle McCalla Lucille Helen McNealey Marcella Gertrude Ward Saxton Jones Max Reeves Benny Branaman Ray Caldwell Russell Pirmok.

Gallipolis Gallia Academy High School Ruth Miller Catherine Morrison Sylvia Esther Ingies Monga Kent Vivert Elizabeth Carnes Henderson Myrtle McCalla Lucille Helen McNealey Marcella Gertrude Ward Phil Saxton Jones Max Reeves Benny Branaman Ahiit Ray Caldwell Russell Pirmok

Substitute Teacher Rises As Absence Continues

Gallipolis reports Miss Ruth Gillingham filling in for Miss Ann Simmerman at the high school, as Simmerman remains absent for ten days with a bronchial cold.

Gallipolis Ruth Gillingham Ann Simmerman

Polly Make-Believe Chosen For Washington School Operetta

Polly Make-Believe has been selected for the Washington School operetta to be presented May 5. Miss Ruth Sawyer is directing the production.

Gallipolis

Workers face 15 percent pay cut at Ohio and Kanawha locks

Gallipolis April 28. Employees of the locks and dams on the Ohio and Kanawha rivers have been notified of a 15 percent reduction in salaries and wages. The cut aligns with a federal scale across all departments.

Gallipolis Ohio Kanawha River

First Baptist Church Officers Are Elected

Gallipolis April 28 Officers of the First Baptist Church were announced after the annual meeting. New deacons are Earl Saunders and Herman Condee. Deaconesses for the year include Mrs Clay Halley Mrs W A Davis Mrs Asa Condee Mrs Knox Williams Mrs J L Haskins Mrs J I Richards Mrs Claude Shahan Earl Moore and W H Belcher were elected trustees. Other officers include Clerk Miss Margaret Shuler Treasurer Miss Norma Horner Financial Secretary Miss Hattie Cromley Missionary Treasurer Mrs Lester Glassburn Church School Superintendent Earl Saunders Director of Music A W Davis Organist Miss Norah Condee Assistant Organists Kenneth Davis and Mrs Julia Dawson Ushers head usher Dear Davis assistant head usher J S Richard Paul Smith Donald Wallace Maurice Haskins Elmer Caldwell Alva Myers Hobart Niday George Wood George Northup Porter Wallace Emory Carter.

Gallipolis First Baptist Church Earl Saunders Herman Condee Margaret Shuler Norma Horner Hattie Cromley Lester Glassburn A. W. Davis Norah Condee Kenneth Davis Julia Dawson Dear Davis J. S. Richard Paul Smith Donald Wallace Maurice Haskins Elmer Caldwell Alva Myers Hobart Niday George Wood George Northup Porter Wallace Emory Carter

Lumb Resigns as State School for the Blind Leader

Dr. J. F. Lumb resigns as superintendent of the State School for the Blind after 55 years of service including roles as teacher, principal and leader. W. G. Scarberry appointed to succeed him, bringing experience from Wellston and Gallipolis districts and ties to Rio Grande College, Ohio State, and Ohio Universities.

Columbus J. F. Lumb State School For the W. G. Scarberry Wellston B. O. Skinner Lamb Scarberry Gallipolis Rio Grande College Ohio State Ohio William Fox Dan Allen Franklin Junior

Proceed With Caution s Fichter's Warning To Gallia County

Gallipolis April 28. Joseph Fichter assistant director of the department of education told Gallia County school boards to tender teachers contracts cautiously for 1933 34 and to offer contracts in line with state aid schedules. He noted maintenance of certain departments for 1933 34 is not guaranteed until after the May 15 legislature meeting.

Fichter Gallia County Gallipolis Joseph Fichter Department of Education

Cape for Matron Fashion Pattern Advertised

Pattern 2505 advertised by The Athens Messenger Pattern Department offers a cape for fuller figures with surplice lines and a slim skirt. Sizes 36 to 46, detailed cutting instructions, 15 cent pattern price, 25 cents with catalog, to be ordered from 243 W. 17th Street New York City.

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

Trustees Oppose Gas Tax Diversion in Gallia County

Gallia County trustees vote unanimously against diverting any gasoline tax from townships. Each township received 6 510 dollars from the tax over the last four years. Joe Thomas of Hayesville, president of the Ohio Township Trustees Association, notes mileage on mud roads fell by 5 000 miles in the past year via the reef method and argues against new excise taxes unless real estate tax burden decreases accordingly. He cites most mud roads in Southeastern Ohio.

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

Baptist Minister to Lead Evans Service in New Matamoras

Rev. George Sagan of First Baptist Church will start a two week evangelistic service at the First Presbyterian Church in New Matamoras starting Monday. He also leads two conferences at the West Virginia B P U Convention in Clarksburg today and Saturday.

Gallipolis George Sagan First Baptist Church New Matamoras First Presbyterian Church Spencer West Virginia Clarksburg

Ohio Alumni Dinner in Gallipolis Highlights University Efforts

Thirty two graduates and former students of Ohio University gathered for an alumni dinner at Island View Inn in Gallipolis. Dr H R Wilson spoke on education developing personality and the university's faculty efforts amid a low mood. Paul Brien was elected president and Gomer Phillips secretary of the Gallia County Association.

Wilson Island View Inn Gallipolis Ohio University Athens H. R. Wilson Clark Williams Doctor Wilson Paul Brien Gomer Phillips Gallia County Association

Admissions and dismissals at Holzer Hospital

Gallipolis reports admissions on Thursday include Verna Moore of Racoon Island under observation, Billy Jeffers 3 son of Eldon Jeffers Hamden for emergency operation, W E Price Wellston observation, Griff Durbin Point Pleasant observation, Lucille Reese Gallipolis for treatment, Aurilla Stewart Leon West Virginia and Forest McNeal Cheshire dismissed.

Gallipolis Holzer Hospital Thursda Verna Moore Raccoon Island Billy Jeffers Eldon Jeffers Hamden W. E. Price Wellston Griff Durbin Point Pleaaant Lucille Reese Aurilla Stewart Leon W Va Forest McNeal Cheshire

Reverend Duff Guest of Athens Presbyterian Leader

Rev. W. W. Duff was a guest Thursday of Dr. A. Wilcox, Presbyterian pastor in Athens.

W. W. Duff A. ¥. Wilcox Athens

Dams to Be Placed in Ohio and Kanawha Rivers

Dams will be installed in the Ohio and Kanawha Rivers within this district by tonight or Saturday morning. The river, open from Pittsburgh to Cairo for months, has stayed above pool stage since early March.

Gallipolis Ohio Kanawha Pittsburgh Cairo

Gallipolis Scout Troop Reorganization Discussed

Reorganization of Boy Scout Troops 2 and 3 in Gallipolis was discussed at a local Scout council meeting. Scout masters Leo Carter and Harold Mackenzie expressed willingness to withdraw from Scout work. M. C. McPherson of Huntington area could not attend.

Gallipolis Leo Carter Harold Mackenzie M. C. McPherson Huntington

Goats Hiding Distillery Rumors Arrest in Utica

Dry agents seized Paul Nare as he climbed from a cellar window in Utica New York after discovering a goat flock kept in the front yard to mask the odor of distilling alcohol. Police recovered 500 gallons of alcohol 17 500 gallons of mash and two stills.

Utica N. Y U.P Paul Nare Nare

Needlework Quilt Designs Friendship China Plate and Aster

A description of a quilt titled Friendship China Plate and Aster, featuring twelve different print petals around a yellow center with melon shaped accents. Block sizes vary from 14 to 18 inches and require 20 blocks for each size. Cutting pattern C478. Delivery 7 to 10 days. Clip and mail to Aunt Martha at The Athens Messenger Kansas City Missouri.

Friendship Martha Athens Messenger Gateway Station Kansas City

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