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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1934

Page

5

Collieries Team Wins Twice and Loses One

The Ohio Collieries squad posted two victories and one defeat in a recent string of games. After a Tuesday loss to gun-Kungs, they won Wednesday and Thursday, showcasing strong pitching by Kollister and Halbert. Senn and Sanders contributed at the plate, while Luhrig led the Sea t of the mass meet pedal at the Athens County event.

Ohio Collieries Wedves Gil Syracuse Luhrig Ohio Athens County

Community notes on night meeting and births

Fragmentary report notes a Grange meeting with a night session and a potluck supper damaged by an event. It mentions Wilbert Dust, hospital return, and guests. Parents Mr and Mrs Elden Sayres announce a one to two pound girl, with grandparents listed as Mr Easier Trimble and Mrs Ephraim Sayres.

Wilbert Elden Sayres Easier Trimble Ephraim Sayres

Public sale of Reese estate property in Glouster

Real estate in Glouster belonging to the late Edward M. Reese will be offered at public sale on Saturday at 1 PM by the executor Dr. A. J. Crawford. The property at 19 Town Street is appraised at 500 dollars and bids under two thirds will not be considered.

Magazines Needed By Library Center

Mrs. Brown reports 30 books added to the county library service and 40 magazines donated. The unit operates in Room 16 at the high school on Wednesdays through Fridays from 12:30 p m to 3:30 p m. Readers may request special books and donate unused magazines for others.

Glouster Fred Brown Brown

Locals Gather for Family Reunions and Visits Across Ohio

Glouster pairs Gwillym Williams and H Willis with R E Williams from Middleport in Chicago this week. Mrs Fred H Heck and daughters Laura and Joan return from a visit with Mr and Mrs P D Nice swanger in Zanesville. Enlon Grubbs family and Miss Theo Williams visit Mrs Grubbs' parents in Nelsonville. Lorena Cooper returns from Cleveland. Harold Kittrell family visits Cincinnati. Mrs Edward Cass Utica and Miss Hazel Fishburn Mt Vernon stop in Trimble en route from Chicago World's Fair to see Merle Danford. Ruth Brunton back from three weeks with Fostoria relatives. MILLFIELD Boudinot reunion planned at Concord home next Sunday. Mrs C H Boudinot presides. W P Boudinot New Lexington and Mrs Ralph McKibben Sugar Creek on program.

Gwillym Williams H. Willis R. E. Williams Middleport Chicago Fred H. Heck Laura Joan P. D. Niceswanger Zanesville Enlon Grubbs Margaret Jean Theo Williams Lorena Cooper Cleveland Harold Kittrell Cincinnati Edward Cass Utica Hazel Fishburn Mt. Vernon Trimble Merle Danford Ruth Brunton Fostoria Millfield Boudinot C. B. Boudinot Concord C. H. Boudinot W. P. Boudinot New Lexington Ralph McKibben Sugar Creek

Unstable Washout Tops Steam Whirler At Ohio River Locks

Floods inland cause a steam whirler to overturn near the new locks on the Ohio River at Gallipolis. The 10 foot steel boom was demolished as one fireman and one engineer on duty escaped injury.

Gallipolis New Locks Ohio River

Sunday church services list in Gallipolis

The article outlines Sunday sermons across multiple churches in Gallipolis including Grace Methodist and Baptist churches with ministers H H Wilbur and George Sagen, plus Episcopal, Presbyterian services and choir music. Captain H Mowtray of the Ohio Hotel Association visited Gallipolis to view the new locks project.

Gallipolis H. H. Wilbur God The Grace Methodist Baptist Church George Sagen W. W. Duff Presbyterian Church H. Mow- Trey Ohio Hotel Association Columbus

Miller arrested on auto theft charge in Michigan

Verne Miller, a former Ohio Township resident, was arrested in Pomeroy by Meigs County deputy Dana Tracy on Thursday evening. He faces charges of auto theft in Michigan.

Gallipolis Verne Miller Ohio Township Pomeroy Dana Tracy Meigs County Miller Michigan

Fall Claims Life of Mrs. Frank H. Mills in Swan Creek

Mrs. Charlotte G. Mills wife of Frank H. Mills of Swan Creek died Thursday from injuries after a fall. She was the last of the James Monroe Hannan family. Survived by three sons Monroe Francis and Frank Jr and three daughters Katherine Elizabeth and Dorothy. Funeral today at home with Rev. C. L. Thayer officiating and Swan Creek Cemetery burial. Pallbearers listed.

James Monroe Hannan Lucy Guthrie Hannan Monroe Francis Frank, Jr Katherine William A. Snead Elizabeth Bluefield W. Va Dorothy Alonzo West Marietta

Sherman Eagle Returns to Gallipolis After Throat Operation

Sherman Eagle, a Gallipolis banker active in Republican affairs, had throat surgery in Baltimore and returned to Gallipolis Thursday night. His condition is reported satisfactory. He was accompanied by his sister in law Mrs. Oscar Eagle, known on stage in New York as Miss Esther Lyons.

Gallipolis Sherman Eagle Baltimore Oscar Eagle New York City Miss Esther Lyons

Holzer Hospital Admits and Discharges Noted

New admissions to Holzer Hospital include Mrs. B. W. Smith of Pt. Pleasant West Virginia for treatment Eddie Mayfield seven son of Ira Mayfield Jackson for acute appendectomy E eight Jones Bellon and West Virginia for treatment Miss Mary Theresa Hogan Wellston and Frank Whaley Rutland were dismissed from the hospital.

Gallipolis Holzer Hospital B. W. Smith Pt. Pleasant W. Va Eddie Mayfield Ira Mayfield Jackson E. 8. Jones Bellonand Mary Theresa Hogan Wellston Frank Whaley Rutland

Look Out For These Symptoms Of Constipation

Headaches, loss of appetite and energy, sallow complexions, and sleeplessness are warning signs of constipation. Kellogg's ALL-BRAN provides bulk and vitamin B to aid regularity and iron for blood-building needs. Two tablespoonfuls daily will help most types. chronic cases may require medical advice.

Mission Hard Pressed for Funds Struggles at Union Mission

Gallipolis reports July 1984 Union Mission activities include 28 gospel services 36 Sunday School attendees 3 conversions 69 prayers 398 people helped 14 home visits 457 meals 85 beds 3 children aided 24 women aided 58 men aided 12 foodstuffs 45 clothing items and employment provided. Superintendent Ripley says July was the hardest month in the mission history and appeals for public help.

Gallipolis J. M. Ripley Union Mission Supt Ripley

County Nurse Reports July Public Health Work

Miss Margaret Jones of Gallia County provides July figures for prenatal work new and old 9 and 22 infant welfare 7 and 30 preschool group 383 cultures taken 8 quarantine 1 physician visits 14 visits for others 39 social service visits 11 miscellaneous calls 20. She spent four days with 4-H Club youth in camp and conducted two pre school conferences at Vinton and Cheshire.

Miss Jones Vinton Cheshire

Car Returned and School Board Chooses Teachers for Next Year

Marshal Walter Osler found an abandoned car on State Route 160 and returned it to Meigs County. An attempted gasoline theft occurred as the vehicle ran dry. The Huntington Township and Vinton Special District merged to hire W. W. Welker as superintendent and a full slate of teachers including Claude Swick, Dewey Walker, Kathryn Edmiston, G. E. Glenn, Paul Bahler, Dayl Fresh, Merle McComber, Verna Welker, Toria Perkins, Turley Vance, Kathryn Dodrill Hartsook, Gerald Hill, Maurice Warren, and Jennie Grace Hartley.

Vinton Walter Osler Meigs County Huntington Township Vinton Special District W. W. Welker Claude Swick Dewey Walker Kathryn Edmiston G. E. Glenn Paul Bahler Dayl Freshcorn Merle McComber Verna Welker Toria Perkins Turley Vance Willow Grove Kathryn Dodrill Hartsook Gerald Hill Ewington Maurice Warren Jennie Grace Hartley

Miss Mary Jane Loucks Fractures Hip in Fall

Miss Mary Jane Loucks sister of J Shelton Loucks of Vinton Avenue sustained a fractured hip Thursday. The injury mirrors a previous hip fracture from years ago. Her advanced age makes the condition serious.

Gallipolis Mary Jane Loucks J. Shelton Loucks Vinton Avenue Miss Loucks

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