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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1932

Page

5

Steamer Otto Marmet Docked for Boiler Repairs at Gallipolis

The Steamer Otto Marmet arrived at Acme Boiler Shop in Gallipolis for repairs to boilers that failed repeatedly. Inspectors Pul Jem and Lozier ordered a new boiler sheet. the vessel normally carries four boilers and 240 pounds of steam. The Marmet has run coal to Cincinnati markets and is captained by William Carre, with Charles Atkinson as chief engineer. Built in 1908 at Raymond City under Burt Chambers, the boat is a key Kanawha river towboat.

Gallipolis Otto Marmet Acme Pul- Jem and Lozier Point Pleasant Kahawha River Cincinnati Otto Kanawha Ohio William ©. Carre Haa Marmet Coal Company Charles Atkinson Louisville Raymond City W. Va Burt Chambers Chambersburg

How One Woman Lost 20 Pounds of Fat

An advertisement touts Kruschen Salts as a simple morning remedy to shed fat in three weeks. It claims increased energy and clearer skin, promising safety and a money back guarantee if not convinced. It lists Cline Pharmacy and McKee Drug Co. as distributors.

Cline Pharmacy Co McKee Drug. Co America Adv

Gallia Times Foreman Charles B Parsons Retires

Charles B Parsons, long time Gallia Times foreman and former Gallipolie Bulletin employee, retires after nearly 25 years of service. His career spanned work under M. F Merriman and Col John Vance at Gallipolie Bulletin.

Mrs Mayer and Mrs Phillips Admitted To Holzer Hospital

Gallipolis residents J Mayer Pomeroy and Jemima Phillips were admitted to Holzer Hospital on Wednesday for operations.

Gallapolis Albert Mayer Pomeroy Jemima Phillips Gallipolis Holzer Hospital

Gallipolis Lodge Nominates Officers and Representative

Gallipolis Lodge No. 50 nominates officers at a regular meeting with election due next week. Nominees include Noble Grand Jake Chick Vice Grand Tim Lewis Chaplain A H Jackson Secretary BR Parsee Treasurer James Hoskins Trustee J A Beard Tim Lewis named as representative for Gallia and Moles County district covering Bladen Patriot Bidwell Vinton Gallipolis Pomeroy Dexter Letart and Antiquity.

Gallipolis Taille Noble Grand Jake Chick Tim Lewis A. H. Jackson BR. Parsee James Hoskins J. A. Beard Moles County Fodewe Bladen Patriot Bidwell Vinton Gallipolla Pomeroy Dexter Letart Antiquity

Executors named for Ira Russel estate

Gallipolis reports Judge J B Clark named Ai Flept and Ethel M Hirssell of Miewell as executors of the Ira Russel estate, deceased. The action was made official yesterday in court formalities.

Gallipolis Dec Russet Ethel M. Hirssell Miewell J. 8. Clark Ira Russél

Gallipolis Lawyer Sues in Gallia County Court

Local court records show attorney John Malliday filing a suit in Gallia County court this week. Malliday, formerly an attorney general candidate, recently joined the University of Cincinnati basketball program as head coach following a fall examination period.

Gallipolis Galle John Malliday Halliday New University of Cinotadats

PigaFafie Files Suit Over Note Against Bakers

Alliage December 1 reports Pigafaie filed suit in common pleas court seeking judgment on a negotiable note for 280.96 dollars with interest from November 36 1932 against Homer A Baker and Mattie Baker.

Alliage Pigafaie Gulf Common Plate Homer A. Baker Mattie Baker

Marriage licenses issued in Gatlin County November record

Fourteen marriage licenses were issued in Gatlin County Probate Court during November, as recorded by Judge J. B. Clark. The list reflects the county’s pending nuptials and official filings for the month.

Gallipolas Gatlin County Clark Shew

General Mullineaux Enjoys Night Car Ride Experience

Gallipolis resident General Joe Mullineaux aged 41 rode a car for the first time after dark, traveling to Huntington with John Steinbeck and Jake Soden. He marveled at night driving speed, recalling long interest in Ohio River boats and long-ago car use, and spoke from the Aleshire property on Turd Avenue.

Gallipolis Forest Joe Mullinesas Huntington John Steinbeck Jake Soden Mullineaux West Virginia Ohio River Mailineaus Brothers

Reliance Loads Gasoline Barges for Ohio Kanawha Route

The steamer Reliance loads 660,100 gallons of gasoline in four tank barges at Midland Pennsylvania and sails down the Ohio to Charleston then up the Kanawha to Huntington. Owned by Campbell Transportation Company, it also tows for Gulf Refining. The steamers A. K. Sheets and Fairplay are connected. Sheets heads for Pittsburgh while Fairplay arrived at Lewisville for winter towing.

Gallipolis Reliance Midland Ohio Kanawha Charleston Standard Parkersburg Huntington Campbell Transportation Company Gulf Refining Company A. KB. Sheets Fairplay Sheeta i Pittsburgh Lewisville

Rotary meeting heard Scotty McPherson speak in Point Pleasant

Paul Wetherholt attended the Point Pleasant Rotary Club gathering Wednesday night where Scotty McPherson, Huntington area Scout executive, was the featured speaker. Capt and Mrs Edward Woodward plan to move from near Charleston to an apartment in the Horner residence on Second Avenue. An 11½ pound daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Raymond Cremeens on Portsmouth Road. Laying of brick on Pine Street improvements began Tuesday, with Bellefontaine Development Company overseeing progress and a deadline to finish by late month.

Paul Wetherholt Point Pleasant Gallipois Bellefontaine Development Company

Porest Rose Council Meets At Tuppers Plains

The Pomeroy and Porest Rose councils held a regular meeting in Tuppers Plains with the charter draped in honor of the late Jay Parker. Memorial services featured, with many locals and visiting relatives attending church, family gatherings, and Thanksgiving events across nearby towns.

Porest Rose Council A. Ne Pomeroy Council Jay Parker Lizabeth Dorset Voning Misene Springer Erma Vesta Reed New Hope Reno Neda Keller Herold and Donald Columbus Floyd Bellville Rex Green Velma Matlack D. C. Mogens Church of Christ Sistereville E. E. Parker C. C. Reed Selah Mcclane Doris Myrtle Callehan B. W. McLane Delmer Sheeta Pomeroy Callehan Silver Ridge Snyder Elva Dean Lestie Blough Belpre L L. Keller Suniy

Thanksgiving visits and family gatherings across towns

The notice lists numerous families from Middleport and nearby areas visiting relatives for Thanksgiving. It mentions travels for funerals, weekend visits, and holidays with names such as McKay,Wiese, Mead Jewett, Warner, Orr, Terrence, Ammons, Gaul, Gail, and others, highlighting a web of social ties across multiple households.

McKay Pt Middleport Wilma Wiese Renee Cipde Wome Ammons Tharsiay Wat Thoates Teeker Mead Jewett Meas Dirighton Lat Cain Helen Neixen Terrence Keedeville Opal Gaul Coeeier Victor Gail Tews B. Barr Ruth Erma Ammons Maxine Bailey Field Adame Zanesville Albert Pearson Russell Bailey Pest Hie MetKay Middleport Haltie Tucker Mildred Carl McEifrest Iylaware Mary Jobieco Roland ‘Terrence Feu Harry Allison Jemiy Syracuse Mra Himer Baum Brewis Mix RB. E. Torrence Ae Trussell

Simplicity in dress and chic fashion guidance

The article urges minimalist, tasteful clothing with simple beauty. It highlights avoiding excess adornment, emphasizing appropriate hats, corsages, sleeves, and overall silhouette for elegance and modern chic. It also promotes affordable toy patterns and a care department leaflet from The Athena Messenger.

The Athena Messenger

Birthday surprise honors Mrs Minnie Orr at Orr home

Saturday visit with Kay McKay and son Hoband C Orr. Sunday return from Welle vile where they worked. A surprise party was held for Mrs Minnie Orr at her son Paul Orr’s home on her birthday. Attendants included Lew Rose family, circle members, and relatives from Racine, Hainbow, Pomeroy, Murrayeville and Believille.

Ton Orr Kay McKay Hoband C. P Orr Wellevile Minnie Orr Paul Orr Oerasion Orr Orlock Edith McElfresn Delaware Lew Rose Norman G. Circle Mable Stella Florence Carmel John Circle Eleanor Louise Racine KF. Hayman Hainbow Lana Moore Paul Ruth Delbert Eiseistein Pomeroy Arthur Orr Maryin Rose Wayne Orr Murrayeville Pauline Morehead Believille

Community Notices From Albany R D No 1 Weekend Gatherings

Albany residents and neighbors report a series of Sunday and Monday visits. The list includes Mr. and Mrs. Loren Jones hosting in New Marehfield, Mrs. Phoswa Throckmorton and son Cheater as guests, and multiple gatherings at the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Bowen, Mr. and Mrs. George Scot, and others.

W Pearley West Loren Jones New Marehfield Phoswa Throckmorton Cheater Mary Hewitt Fred Eillitott Harold Peacock Maynard Gilbert Bowen Blanco George Bailes Edd Bailes George Scot

Thanksgiving Day Gathering at Earl Mandrell Home

Thanksgiving at the home of Mr and Mrs Earl Mandrell featured family guests including Herman Exenkamper Mea Lena Burceee George and Ernest Mra Walden Holmes and others. The guests from Canton included William Matlam and Mre Hal lam with Hal lam birthday and a large family turnout. A mammoth silver wedding rake centerpiece and a table of turkey highlighted the day with visits from extended family and friends from Cotamine Charleston and GIozeutus.

Earl Mandrell Herman Exenkamper Lena Burceee George Ernest Mra Walden Holmes Soo Lee Bernard Canton Mies Anes Exenkamper Ates William Matlam Hallam William Hallam Mary Alice Vivian Willam Ralph Roxard Red Hallam Victor Hallam Cevitle Hooger Willam Edward F. Koeh Jean Ann Charleston W.va Frank Peerich Bobbie Giowetus Ahi Mie Witham Hill HK. BE. Davis Aettora Ariene Iris Bicios Harry Vernon Gleet

Parole Board Drafts Plans for Solons

The Senate Welfare investigating committee met in Columbus to draft a report for the Ninetieth General Assembly. Parole Board chair Leland Dougan and member Prentice Reeves presented suggestions. Heats of penal and correctional institutions were requested for input. The panel will reconvene before the legislative session to finalize the report.

Columbus Board of Parole Special Senate Welfare Investigating Committee Ninetieth General Assembly Leland Dougan Parelc Prentice Reeves Ohio Institute

Malaria Threat Claims Millions of Lives Annually

World health experts warn malaria remains a grave global killer with about two million deaths each year. Researchers urge stronger vector control, vaccines, and accessible treatment to curb the disease's toll.

Death notice and hospital visit mentions

Emory Borau was taken to Parkeretatg hospital and brought back Wednesday after Moray examination. Warren Weat died at his parents Doreen West home. Francis Devin and Hermoard Devin visited from Pittsburgh. Mrs Fannie Colemanie helped care for her father J W Dye in Rushville as other local families were noted.

Emory Borau Moray Larkins Bisa Larhinn Logan Parenta Weats Francis Hermoard Devin Pmitteburgh Fr Andrew Fannie Colemanie Rushville J W. Dye KR. 1 Hoteouk Thurmen Babeork

Thanksgiving guests and local visits noted

Mr and Mrs J A Bigga hosted Thanksgiving at Tuppers Plain with Howard Young of Paden City visiting his parents Mr and Mrs William Stethem. W M Cowdery finished a garage and C B Petty is building a coal house garage in Moor. John McCormack and Miss Devlin of Pittsburgh spent a visit with relatives here. Sumner Le Goulion and wife from Parkersburg visited aunt Nerva Polk. Keason and Marie Ferrell spent time with grandparents at Portland. Mae Swan spent the weekend with brother R Swan and family at Parkersburg. Mrs Rather Grim and Ernest spent Saturday and Sunday with relatives here.

Idonia Parker Pearl Parker New Hope I. C. Chapman Carrie Gainer W. Chapman Cooilville Charles Daily Columbus Blaine Chapman Coolville J A. Bigga Tuppers Plaine Mee Howard Young Paden City Mr. Young Wiliam Stethem John McCormack Miss Devlin Pittaburgh Sumner le Goulion Parkersburg Nerva Polk Keason Marie Ferrell Portland

Building of Another Rail Line Attacked

In Cleveland on December 1 an injunction was filed by the Railroad and the Pittsburgh Coal Company and its rail lines against builders moving to halt construction of a railroad along the river to Lake Erie. The federal court will hear the injunction request at a later date.

Cleveland Piteburgh Coal Company Railfea Companies Bulliing & Railroad Lake Erie Pittsrburgh Eric Railroad

New Prescription Promises Quick Sore Throat Relief

A Cat Rate Store ad touts Kajene as a new antiseptic prescription that instantly relieves sore throat and dryness. It suggests gargling daily for health and offers a money back guarantee if not effective.

Hermes Cat Rate

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Charles Parsons Samed Halliday's SIS Santa Claus Tion McHenry Sisler the Quality Store General Mullineaux Tuppers Plains O'Connor M. E Aliie Shurway Bert Reeday Mary Neland Hiram Newland Tuttie United Brethren Church Carrie Watkina Lillie Baxer Uppers Plains Delbert Newland Gootville Vorin Devide Get Mre Minnie Sewigd Afra Matel Dewey Silver Migr Mev Vause Snyder Sliver Hides Bashan Perry Orr Children and Cin Chico Miranda Mirande Paris Albany R.D. No Loyd Knowlton Vian Glouster Mres Ardix Bettina Collings Lena Saylor Jacksonville Parole Board Solons W. M. Cowdery C. B. Petty Bank Upper Moor ATLAS Ladies’ Union Ladies Winter Union Autts Ones Lin Atlas Store
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