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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1934
Page
5
Officials report a man wounded in Gallipolis received five blood transfusions as he lingers after a gunfire incident. Wateroo and Holzer physicians say recovery seems possible while state authorities untangle details. Sheriff E. E. Hatfield says officers have not yet arrested a suspect.
Fragmentary OCR shows references to a daughter at a hospital for treatment, a Mrs Byers of Cantonsville, Md, and names including Raymond, James But, Kernes, Carolyn Shaw, and Wilbur Swisher. Also mentions a marriage license for Lewis Miller age 30 and a 21 year old from Crown City.
Ruth Mattox was found guilty of malicious destruction of property after allegedly breaking jail windows turning over beds and tearing apart a stove and chairs. Judge A J Stormont fined her 49 including costs while officer testimony described the jail damage. Earlier fines totaled 15.90 for Howard Rose and Frank McGovern while Amon Rutherford faced 25 with costs. five others including Car Beard paid 14.90 each.
In Gallipolis Judge W R White confirms the purchase by J M and Bertha Sheets in Virgie Lewis versus Mary Maedke and others. After costs, proceeds are distributed: Virgie Lewis 115.48 Mary Maedke 115.48 Emma Bennett 923.82 John Kinghorn 76.99 Julia McGovern 76.99 William Kinghorn 76.99 Nelson F Allard 692.88 Dennis F Allard 692.88.
The article previews a Fox production recreating Lindbergh’s Paris flight with a replica Spirit of St Louis built for the film. Otto Kruger and Robert Young star alongside Madge Evans in a romance set among expatriates in France with fashion shows and arts scenes. Warner Oland stars in Charlie Chan's Courage, a mystery based on The Chinese Parrot with pearls, a ranch, a poisoned parrot, and a murder investigation.
In Milwaukee police warrant four men are charged with Christmas time thefts totaling a ton and a half of railroad rails along with electric motors and a complete water pumping system. In San Diego an E Cajon grocery store employee found an attempted safe opening and a note signed Chester claiming lack of time before going home.
Gallia County farm supervisors met at county extension agent E. H. Reed’s office to receive final duties and supplies. They will assist tobacco and corn-hog contract farmers by measuring acreage and filling compliance forms, visiting every signer to record rented acreage and hog totals.
President W A Lewis in Columbus on business. Geotting reunion attendees include Franz Geotting and daughter Bessie in Columbus. Hutchinson and North families spent Sunday in Logan with the Rayners. Bailey family and Mareena Clark enjoyed a Serpent Mound picnic. Bean dinner at Bidwell included Earl Davis and Welker families. Myers and Clark visited President Lewis and friends while Ripley and Lon don kin visited in Patriot. Mrs Liggett of Detroit and nieces visit A J Clark family.
Zeb Swift appeared in the Fred Milliser court on charges of breaking and entering a Vinton furniture store and stealing a radio lamp and fan. Bound over to the grand jury on 1000 bond, he remains jailed. Hospital note: Pinkerman leaves Holzer Hospital after knife wound. No charges filed related to the Crown City incident following a Tuesday afternoon stabbing over a steel drill theft two years prior.
Mrs Margaret Bradbury of the FERA was driving north two miles above Crown City when a passing truck threw a wheel striking her car and causing about 27 dollars in damage. The truck was driven by Nelson Stanley of Claypool Indiana and he settled for the damages.
Clyde McCormick of Pittsburgh visits brother E. M. McCormick and Mrs. McCormick in Athens. Mrs. McCormick was the Republican nominee for Gallia County Clerk of Courts in the primary and holds the position.
GLOUSTER August 16 a baseball game features old time stars of the Sunday Creek Valley. A 5 30 p m Friday afternoon match on the local grounds will pit Mine 267 and Mine 255 teams drawn from the old timers. Players must be at least 45, with many past fifty. The game is expected to attract strong crowds as former players attempt a comeback.
The Bishopville Mary Martha Class of the Sunday School held a regular meeting at Mrs. Lucy Pedicord’s home. Vice president Mrs. Anna Smith led the business session followed by a devotional period and a Bible contest. Mrs. Murrel Pedicord won the New Testament prize.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the United Mine Workers of America held a basket dinner and afternoon swim at the Oakdale Road home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Christman. Forty two members attended.
Those from outside the area who attended the funeral of I H Gift included Mr and Mrs Charlies Dew and son Columbus Mr and Mrs Earl Mitchell Columbus Mr and Mrs Russell Talbott Roseville Julian Gift and daughter Adena and Mr and Mrs George Davis Athens Mr and Mrs Charles Woodyard Mr and Mrs Ross Talbert Mr and Mrs Harrison Woolman and daughter Mrs Hannah Woolman Carl Woodyard and Marry Huffman Chesterhill
Gallipolis reports Albert Ramer, who pled guilty to theft in Gallia County, escaped from the Arkansas Boys Industrial School in Pine Bluff. Superintendent John Reeves notes Ramer is over 18 and requests a holdover so he can be sent to the penitentiary after his sentence.
Mrs Nanna Rothgeb and daughter Evelyn visited Columbus friends while Mr and Mrs Paul White spent Sunday in Huntington West Virginia. Russell Hanes of Portsmouth visited his parents last week. Miss Fidna Epling of Gallipolis stayed with the Pullins Sunday. Mr and Mrs Hubert Chapman of Smithers West Virginia were Sunday guests. Merchant Thorne of CCC Camp Camp Columbus Kentucky visited his brother Ernest and wife before returning home to Rio Grande. Mr and Mrs Reynolds Ropeter of Northup were Sunday guests at the Thorne home.
Judge W R White grants a divorce to Ethel Murray from James Murray on extreme cruelty and gross neglect charges. Alimony and custody of their minor child Forrest awarded. Clara B Chapman files suit for divorce from Grover C Chapman alleging extreme cruelty.
Jacksonville News reports visits by Vivian Hallam to Colum bus relatives and by Pete Glenski from Detroit to the Edzikowsk i home. Lillian Deal plans an indefinite stay with Miss Lean Walter in Ravenna. Marion Springer of Columbus dines with Mrs Ida South. American Legion Auxiliary members attend a Muskingum River picnic. Lot Lowry visits Benton with John Deal. Gertrude Bernard visiting Dutch Ridge parents. Emmett Hallam kills a 5 ft black snake near Hallam home. The class social at Miss Geraldine Hoisington’s. September officers to be elected at Miss Mary Alice Hallam’s. Epworth League to host jitney supper in church basement to support expenses.
Charles McColley and daughter Betty Lee and Mrs Filo Kettrel and daughter Elizabeth of Rutland were guests of Delbert Bodkin in Glouster. Herbert McColley and wife with sons Franklin and Stanley Roosevelt from Downington also visited.
The Sawyer family annual home coming and reunion will be held next Sunday at the D. M. Sawyer grove just south of Jacksonville. It will be an all day event with a basket dinner at noon and distant relatives are expected to attend.
Glouster Magic City Lodge Number 797 I O O F will confer the initiatory degree at a regular meeting to be held Friday night.
The ice cream social at T. W. Shafer home Saturday night drew a good crowd. Various local residents visited relatives and neighbors across nearby towns including Chester Sumner Akron Athens and Alfred. Several households reported visits and illnesses among residents.
Albany residents plan trips and social events as Mr. and Mrs. Elias Stratton head to Springfield for a camp meeting. Various families host dinners, reunions, and visits in Middleport Logan Morgantown Marietta Athens and New Straitsville with guests from Jackson, Marietta and Athens.
In Jacksonville last week, men arraigned before Mayor H. R. Phillips faced intoxication, assault, and theft charges. Andy Scerba and Leslie Talbert admitted intoxication and agreed to pay fines, while George Swindell Ralph Smith Eddie Kempton and Vochie Matyskella denied intoxication and were bound over to the grand jury. James Handa pleaded guilty to assault and battery by his wife and received a six month peace bond. John Bisnagie Dan Skivers and Charles Skivers admitted petty larceny. fined 25 dollars plus costs each and sent to Athens county jail for nonpayment.
Chauncey Morristown and Dover Township News lists residents who underwent tonsil and adenoid operations this week. Patients include June and Charlotte Pencelli of Chauncey, Willis Jones of Corning, Helen McCaskey, and a Witham child. Jack sonville Carl and Paul Morris of Amesville. Stewart Robinette of Millfield.
Chauncey Leonard Green of Vincennes Indiana was guest of honor at a local wiener roast held Tuesday night. Attending were Mr and Mrs Arthur Graham Miss Theda Thomas Miss Clarice Whited Miss Peoria Lowery Miss Blanche Richeson Miss Elsie Coon Miss Gladys Coon Willard Leffler Ralph Whited Kenneth Thomas Cecil Thomas Russell Adams Mae Horne Darrel Gould Owen Scurlock Francis Graham Birgie Six Ralph Six Clyde McKnabb Chauncey fin Marion a Holiness minister and Chauncey’s brother concluded a two week evangelistic meeting at Morristown which drew large crowds.
About 3 votes were polled in Chauncey across two precincts on Tuesday. Republicans tallied 212 votes and Democrats 130, reflecting party preferences in the local election.
Mrs Neva Wells traveled to Parkersburg on Wednesday while Mrs Millie Nelson stayed with Dr A McCullough’s family over the weekend. Mae Pearson spent a week in Zanesville with sister Mrs Adams. Nig Allen of Akron visits brother Hubert Allen and family. E E Hayman was in Chillicothe on Wednesday. Martha Frederick visiting her parents in Huntington. Aunt Pauline Murcis of Middleport visited Maxine Bailey and Marygold White. Edyth White hosted Monday visitors including Maxine Bailey and Marygold White.
Bedford Edward White hosted a party for Earl Stout on Saturday night. Miss Vada Paulsen visited the Whaleys over the weekend. The Bearwallow 4-H Club plans an ice cream supper at Bearwallow School Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. R E B Whaley visited the Paulsens and Homer Midkiff recently returned from the World’s fair or trip.
Chauncey resident Carl Conrad underwent amputation of the index finger of his left hand at White Cross Hospital in Columbus after a splinter caused a finger infection. He had gone to the hospital two weeks earlier for treatment, and his wife Mildred Conrad and sister Goldie Fielder accompanied him to Columbus on Tuesday.
A surprise birthday party was held Sunday at the Chauncey home of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Childress. Guests brought baskets. dinner and supper were served. later homemade ice cream and cake. Attendees included many relatives from Chauncey, Jacksonville, New Marshfield, Barberton, Marietta, Circle Hill, and Nelsonville.
Mr. and Mrs. Noah 8 Harvey of Chauncey entertained with a chicken dinner Sunday at their Ellis Avenue home. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Beckley, Mrs. Everett Rosser and family of Athens, Mrs. Irvin Peterson of Sturgis South Dakota, Miss Loules Dew and Harry Blick of Lancaster, and Miss Frances Harvey of Detroit.
An advertisement claims excess eating causes foul breath and body decay and offers Carter's Little Liver Pills as a remedy to stimulate bile flow. It warns against mercury calomel and urges readers to purchase the product from C.M. Co.
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