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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1934

Page

2

Gallia FERA Unofficially Approved by Commission

Gallia County commissioners have not signed an official approval of the FERA administration though three unofficial signatures appear on a Dec. 6 resolution. Commissioner Walter Davis says the board acted unofficially due to a lack of quorum while Commissioner Jerry Grover was ill. The document, later filed by C N Bane, notes cooperation from the Gallia County Relief Administration led by George W. Haney and Beulah Stage.

Gallipolis Board of Gallia County Commissioners FERA C. N. Bane Board of County Commissioners American Legion Association of Township Trustees Gallia County Relief Administration George W. Haney Beulah Stage Walter Davis Board of Commissioners Davia Jerry Grover Grover Peter Blazer Bane Davis Plater

Ballots Sent On Kerr Smith Tobacco Tax Referendum

County Agent R R Starbuck reports assistants are checking Kerr Smith bill ballots. Tobacco growers were sent ballots who did not vote at their polling places last Friday to decide on the tobacco tax for the season starting June 1 1935. Cadmus and Mudsoc reportedly opposed the measure but results await full counting after December 20.

Gallipolis R. R. Starbuck Starbuck

Cline Pharmacy Adverts Claims Money-Back Gun Trial

Fragmentary ad text claims pain relief from Emitt's Adla Tablets and promises a money back gun offer. The readable lines mention the Cline Pharmacy Co and a testimonial style statement about bore pains and appetite.

Gallia Board Acts On Several Matters

Gallia County commissioners meet with three members present. H H Porter named dog warden for 1935 at 100 dollars monthly plus expenses, succeeding Willy Shafer. Board approves transfer of 2210 dollars from repair to emergency road fund and gravel work on Bladen Road. Bonds approved for County Clerk Margar et McCormick and Sheriff E E Hatfield. Gravel for Howard Gates Road and use of a truck on a FERA project on Coal Valley Road authorized. Obstructions on Martin Neal's ditch ordered cleared within ten days.

Gallipolis Gallia H. H. Porter Guyan Township Porter Willy Shafer Bladen Route 218 Margaret McCormick E. E. Hatfield Howard

Vacation visits span several towns in region

Harry Anderson spent Saturday in Columbus and Granville. Kenneth Welker arrives Saturday night for a week from Indianapolis. Harvey Calhoun and family visited relatives in Chauncey. Mrs. David Williams spent Wednesday and Thursday with James Lackey and family near Vega. John Wickline and Paul Williams were in Red House West Virginia recently. Miss Marie Fowler teaching at Mercerville spent the weekend with relatives accompanied by Miss Pricilla White. Kathryn Smith will holiday with her mother in Granville. Elizabeth Coon leaves soon to spend vacation with her parents in Piqua. Clarence Harris and Miss Florence Chubbuck will spend the holidays in Cleveland. Marian Sharp left Friday for Alderson West Virginia.

Harry Anderson Columbus Granville Kenneth Welker Indianapolis Harvey Calhoun Chauncey David Williams James Lackey Vega John Wickline Paul Williams Red House W. Va Marie Fowler Mercerville Pricilla White Kathryn Smith Elizabeth Coon Piqua Clarence, Harris Florence Chubbuck Cleveland Marian Sharp Alderson

Will Feed Needy Christmas Dinner Planned in Gallipolis

Union Mission prepares a Christmas dinner for needy children. Supt. J. M. Ripley says registrations close Wednesday morning and appeals go to donors. Gift boxes on store counters await cash donations and any foodstuffs to help the fund.

Gallipolis Union Mission J. M. Ripley Ripley

Grace Choir To Present Handel Messiah For Christmas

Grace Methodist Episcopal Church choir will perform Handel Messiah next Sunday at 7 pm directed by Robert Price. Soloists include Norma Birdge and Mrs Alice Thornberry with a Gallia County chorus and local residents. The following Sunday the cantata travels to Wellston M E Church for another performance.

Convict Oney Jackson Found Guilty of Assault Battery

Oney Jackson, indicted for cutting with intent to kill, was found guilty of assault and battery by a petit jury on Monday in Gallipolis.

Gallipolis Lella Harrison Common Pleas Court A. J. Stormont Hibert Hill Common Pleas W. R. White Dora Carman Levert Mary Amos Oney Jackson

Army Officers Explain CCC Role to Athens Rotarians

Capt B L Gaumer, commander of the Athens Erosion Camp, described Army duties in the CCC to Rotarians. Enrollees earn $1 daily with $22.50 sent home. leaders are paid $45 and $36 monthly. Army runs training, conduct, feeding, education and health. no military training in camps. Athens Armory hosts athletic and educational classes. camps plan winter practical training. Enrollees seek permission to fund Christmas baskets for Athens needy.

United States Army Citizens Conservation Corps Athens B. L. Gaumer Department of Agriculture Corps Gaumer Army CCC

Burlingham-Darwin Bates Visit and Local News

Mr and Mrs Jacob Stotts of Coshocton County visited Mrs Derinda Stotts. Mr and Mrs Dolph Jeffers went to Columbus to visit their daughter in St Francis Hospital. Lovan Reisinger spent a day at Glen Harts. Mrs Ralph Burson is recovering from illness. Harold Jones and wife welcomed a daughter born December 14. Eula Mae Karr of Richland Avenue Athens spent the weekend here. Emmett Jones visited George Grim and Lovan Reisinger visited Athens to see her son Jess.

Jacob Stotts Coshocton County Derinda Stotts Dolph Jeffers Columbus St. Francis Hospital Lovan Reisinger Glen Hart Ralph Burson Harold Jones George Henderson Eula Mae Karr Richland Avenue Athens Emmett Jones George Grim Jess James Young

Farmers' Cash Income Estimate Issued by B Economics

The Bureau of Economics released an estimate today on cash income for farmers with figures reflecting national trends and sector variations. The report highlights how commodity prices and costs influence farmers' receipts and overall financial health.

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