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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1933

Page

5

Gallia County to Get Farm Agent by Year’s Start

Ohio State University extension officials expect a farm agent to be sent to Gallia County by January 1, 1934. Prof W W Brown and H A Wood note the county has active agricultural needs and long service in Southern Ohio counties. A candidate may arrive within ten days with two additional Smith Hughes instructors under consideration. The extension office plans $1 000 for county expenses.

Gallia Ww. W. Brown Ohio State H. A. Wood BE. Shaver Gout Ohio Wood smith-Hughes

Woman Is Arrested For Kananga Station Robbery

Mrs Edith Claytor Rathburn was charged with masked armed robbery of A W Pullens station agent at Kananga last June. She allegedly impersonated a man and fled with 75 cents and a billfold. Arraigned before Mayor Stormont she pleaded not guilty and was bound over with $500 bond, remanded when unable to post bond. She also faces a breaking and entering charge.

Gallipolis A. W. Pullens Kananga Edith Claytor Rathburn A. J. Stormont Gallia County

Gallia Academy Honors Football and Track Letter Winners

Gallipolis December 8 19xx Annual assembly awards football letters to 17 players and track letters to six under Coach Lawrence Myers Woodrow Brothers chosen honorary track captain and James Gothard honorary football captain Letter recipients include Carl Allen Alfred Arnold John Beard Junior Betz James Cating Jack Darnall Jim Gothard John Hager Blanchard Hardgrow Frank Haskins Vernon Kuhn Robert Martin John Mootz Hollis North Eugene Plymale Ed Thompson Orville Vance for football and Lonnie Valentine Carl Halley Wallace Smith Woodrow Brothers Aaron Kelton Paul Harrison for track.

Gallipolis Gallia Academy Assembly Lawrence Myers Woodrow Brothers James Gothard Carl Allen Alfred Arnold John Beard Junior Betz James Cating Jack Darnall Jim Gothard John Hager Blanchard Hardgrow Frank Haskins Vernon Kuhn Robert Martin John

Grace M. E. Church Bazaar and Supper

The Ladies' Aid of Grace M. E. Church announces an annual bazaar and supper to be held next Thursday at the church in Gallipolis with afternoon and evening hours.

Gallipolis Ladies’ Aid of the Grace M. E. Church

Auditors' Association Meeting Attended by White and Bane

E L White and W W Bane attended the Ohio County Auditors Association meeting held in Columbus on Thursday.

Gallipolis E. L. White W. W. Bane Ohio County Auditors’ Association Columbus

Divorce Petition Withdrawn by Garnet Kruskamp

Garnet Kruskamp withdrew her divorce petition filed against Ben Kruskamp on November 29 in common pleas court. The status follows the filing and a court hearing set for Thursday in Gallipolis.

Gallipolis Garnet Kruskamp Ben Kruskamp Common Pleas Court

Honor Roll Lists 25 Gallia Academy Students

Gallia Academy High School reports twenty five students on the honor roll for the six weeks ending November twenty ninth. Principal E E B Higgins names four postgraduates among the group and notes juniors predominate.

Gallia Academy Gallipolis Gallia Academy High School E. E B. Higgins Lucille Smith Catherena Carter Geraldine Burnette Betty Henke John Hamilton Joe Ross Howard Roush Kathleen Safford Lewis Stevers Vanetta Thabet Betty Bean Georgia Langdon Mary Margaret Corn Nancy Bean Virgie Erwin Catherine Faulkner Ida Fontana Betty Leaper Virginia Willis Grace Wilson Louis Boggs Alma Stewart Helen Myers Margaret McCormick Etheleen Warden

Girl Is Located In Walkathon Horse Race

Rose Werkin, 16, of Steubenville, missing several days, was found by Gallipolis police chief as an entrant in a Walkathon horse race at Midway Gardens Cheshire. Had she remained in the contest 48 hours longer she could have won a $50 prize. She was returned to her home today.

Gallipolis Rose Werkin Steubenville John Fraley Midway Gardens Cheshire Miss Werkin

River Closure Delays Muskingum Navigation for 10 Days

Muskingum River navigation ordered closed from Jan. 5 for 10 days to allow repairs at Lock 10, by Major Fred W. Herman. Also, Dravo Construction’s Edward Weir acquitted in Charleston federal court of manslaughter tied to Marmet Dam dirt slide deaths. Steamer Sam Craig with a Memphis tow heads to Pittsburgh.

Gallipolis Muskingum River Fred W. Herman Edward Weir Dravo Construction Company Charleston Chester Marmet Dam Weir Sam Craig Union Barge Line Pittsburgh Memphis

Sermon Topics Chosen By Gallipolis Pastors For Sunday

Gallipolis pastors plan varied sermons for Sunday services. The First Baptist Church will hear Rev. George Sagen speak on The Marvel of the Ages in the morning and A New God in the evening, followed by a short drama. Other churches outline topics and junior sermons for the day.

Gallipolis George Sagen First Baptist Church God Helen Pierson Dean Davis Mildred Mills Elmer Boggs Vernon McCoy Ethel Wilson

Appeal Is Lost in Cheshire Road Case in Probate Court

In Gallipolis a jury ruled against F L Pratt and others seeking vacation of 1600 feet of the former State Route 7 roadway north of Cheshire. The decision found closing the road would not serve neighborhood or public welfare. Separately, St Peters Episcopal Church re elected officers at its annual meeting with wardens and delegates named. Dr and Mrs Serg Androp took their son Paul to Chicago for burial after he died of pneumonia in Holzer Hospital.

Gallipolis F. L. Pratt St. Peters’ Episcopal Church Vetry George Bovie E. W. Mauck J. E. Halliday W. W. Sigler W. D. Deardorff William Thabet Gus Frye E. 8. Spear Hollis C. Johnston Lottie C. Abbott Chicago Serg Androp Esterday Paul Holzer Hospital

Thirtieth Attend Social Gallipolis

Thirty young persons attended the Epworth League social at Grace M. E. Church in the church annex with Helen Davies as chair of the organizing committee.

Gallipolis Epworth League of Grace M. E. Church Helen Davies

Aunt Drusilla’s Garden operetta delights Chauncey audience

Chauncey December 8 a large crowd enjoyed the grade school operetta Aunt Drusilla’s Garden at the high school auditorium. Sixth seventh and eighth graders directed by Mrs Brown with Miss Howard Mrs Pickering and Mrs King presented the program aided by Ruth McCleald and Home Economics girls for costumes and garden flowers. Betty Jane Courtney offered a monologue Entertaining Sister's Beau between acts. Main cast included Helen Ferrer Magmie Lou West Helen Keasey Mary Helen Harvey Jack Millington Richard Osborne and Jack Smith with a 60 voice chorus.

Chauncey Drusilla Brown Howard Pickering King Ruth McClead Chauncey High School Betty Jane Courtney Helen Ferrer Magmie Lou West Helen Keasey Mary Helen Harvey Jack Millington Richard Osborne Jack Smith

Booster Class Meets CHAUNCEY

Booster Bible Class of Morristown Holiness Church Sunday School met in Chauncey at Mrs. Bridgewater home with teacher Mrs. Joe Bridgewater. Guests included Miss Dorothy McKinney and Johnny Mullins. members listed include Lavella and Irena Ross Esther McKinney Dannie Adkins Anna Mae Mullins Naomi Mullins Wynona Bridgewater John and Miles Baker Frederick Ross Lewis Adkins George Adkins Ray Smith Edward Smith Clarence Quinton.

Chauncey Morristown Holiness Church Joe Bridgewater Bridgewater Dorothy McKinney Johnny Mullins Lavella Ross Irena Ross Esther McKinney Dannie Adkins Anna Mae Mullins Naomi Mullins

Chauncey Man Charles Misner Dies From Fun Car Wreck

Chauncey born Charles Misner, 44, died at his home near Centralia Washington after injuries from a July 25 automobile wreck. Funeral and burial occurred in Washington. Survived by wife and children, also by parents Nathan and Barbara Tippie Misner, a sister and two brothers Richard Ira Misner and Mrs Mary Stone, all of Centralia. His mother was a elater of Mrs Hattie Karns. besides his aunt Mrs Karns he leaves another aunt Mrs Oscar Lovely of Chauncey.

Chauncey Ezra J. Karns Charles Misner Centralia Wash Washington Nathan Barbara Tippie Misner Richard Misner Ira Misner Mary Stone Hattie Karns Karns Oscar Lovely Mill Street

John Barnhart Dies in Chauncey Funeral Saturday

Chauncey December 8 Funeral services for John Barnhart aged 46 who died at his home in Chauncey last night will be held Saturday at 2 PM from the Morristown Holiness Church Pneumonia caused his death He leaves a wife six children Charles Gene Billy Maxine Audra and Kathleen His parents Mr and Mrs Henry Barnhart of near Chauncey one sister and three brothers William Barnhart Chauncey Frank Barnhart Salem and Charles Barnhart Athens survive him

Chauncey John Barnhart Morristown Holiness Church Charles Gene Billy Maxine Audra Kathleen Henry Barnhart Wilam Barnhart Frank Barnhart Salem Charles Barnhart Athens

Mines in Chauncey District Report Active Work

Sixteen mines are operating in Chauncey this Thursday. The districts listing Black Diamond Lick Run No 10X No 9 No 267 No 15 No 9 No 24 No 28 No 119 No 219 No 107 Chauncey No 25 Ohio No 1 Carbondale and Luhrig show activity.

Chauncey Black Diamond Lick Run Ohio Carbondale Luhrig

Kellogg's All-Bran Lab Tests Claim Health Benefits

The advertisement touts Kellogg's All-Bran as effective against constipation by adding bulk to the intestines and supplying vitamin B and iron. It claims mild bulk action, aids appetite, tones the gut, and delivers more iron per weight than beef liver, with versatile uses and simple daily serving.

Revival At Plains Church Of Nazarene Continues

In CHAUNCEY on December 8 the revival at The Plains Church of the Nazarene will continue another week. Rev. Fitch and church members say it is best to press on. Some have professed faith in Christ and a great Sunday service is anticipated. Sunday School goal is 165 with services at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Church of Nazarene Chauncey The Plains Church of the Nazarene Fitch

County Union Holiness Class Meeting at Morristown

The County Union Holiness Class meeting will be held Sunday at 2 PM in the Morristown Holiness Church Chauncey. The event features preaching praise and song with Reverend Amy West as president. The public is welcome.

Chauncey Morristown Amy West

Opossum substituted for Thanksgiving chicken in Bradbury

James Lambert found a large opossum in the poultry house at midnight and killed it with a club after discovering it had slain the chicken chosen for Thanksgiving dinner. The family ate opossum in place of the planned dish.

Bradbury James Lambert Lambert

Letter of Boy Sparks Job for Father Under CWA Plan

In Columbus on December 8 Ohio Governor White acted after Leonard Baker of Cleveland wrote about being tired of cheese. The boy asked that his unemployed father be given work under the Civil Works Administration, prompting state officials to ensure a job is found for him.

Columbus U.R Leonard Baker Cleveland Frank D. Henderson

Engineer undergoes surgery in Middleport hospital

Dec 8 report says T. E. Ferguson railroad engineer, in failing health for two years, underwent a surgical operation at Mec Millan Hospital Thursday morning. Mr. and Mrs. George Wittmer traveled to Charleston Thursday to stay with Mrs. Ferguson for the time being.

Guson Charleston MecMillan Hospital George Wittmer Ferguson

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Will II County Agricultural Extension Service Office Hio Lour Ohio Millers Ute Association Tandard Beasley CO Athens, Ohio Auditors’ Meeting Iller Bros. Wall Paper & Paint CO Dial PX Court Se Louseholder Kellogg’s Whole Wheat Hackerel Chauncey, Ohio Midway Cheshire Road Dave Jacques Justice of Peace Fred Milliser Jewe' Neville Federsl Nel Haner Chorus of 60 Voices Chauncey Home West Kellogg’s Indiana Michigan Farmers and Iteleiineesns Beet Sugar Association Saginaw, Mich Holiness Governor White Middleport T. E. Fer Krogers Pillsbury Oleo Batmore Hamburger Chuck Roast Porterhouse Sirloin Idaho Bakers Floridas SATUN
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