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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1935

Page

8

Educators defend taxation benefits for Ohio schools in Gallia County

Hobart Bell of Ohio Schools argues teachers are not lobbyists but aim to raise teaching standards. He highlights the sales tax and liquid fuel tax as major school funding gains and notes the Butler Bill’s defeat protected budgets. Supt Bradbury sets December holidays. Mrs. Bernice Levell urges pride in grades and reading tests to boost student achievement.

Gallipolis Hobart H. Bell Columbus Ohio Schools Ohio Educational Association Gallia County Bell Ohio H. Bion Bradbury Bernice Levell Indiana

Gallipolis Woman Bound Over On Wounding Charge

Ann Childers, indicated by the Grand Jury for a hunting with intent to wound, posted a $4600 bond Tuesday with Emmett Slagle of Gallia as surety.

Gallipolis Ann Childers Emmett Slagle Gallia

Kanauga Brief News Notes

Kanauga notes small town social items with visits, meetings, and trips. Mrs Nanna Rothgeb hosted a Ladies Ald Boelery meeting with ten members and two visitors, next meeting set for Jan 2 at Mrs F F Thornton’s home. Various residents travel to Pt Pleasant South Side W Va and Parkersburg, Epworth League events noted. Astronomers weigh stars by gravity measurements.

A. W. Pullina KE. Cometock Pt. Pleasant W. Va Mobly Denney Parkersburg John Cattelus Irene Gallipolis Svesta Lloyd Bush John Trasti Hazel Comstock Harry Tope Mildred Paul Ernest Thorne Betty Red House Epworth League Middleport Gilbert Beard Evelyn Rothgeb Rothgeb South Side Oliver Home

Mrs Dora Johnson Dies in Columbus Burial Held There

Mrs Dora Allison Johnson 62 widow of L W Johnson and sister of Dr T J Allison of Rio Grande died at her Columbus home and was buried there. Born in Center Point Gallia County she left a daughter Elizabeth and son Lawrence plus a sister and three brothers including Dr Allison and Jane Matheny John and Benjamin Allison all of Columbus and Evan H Allison of Oak Hill.

Gallipolis Dora’ Allison Johnson L. W. Johnson T. J. Allison Rio Grande Columbus Centerpoint Gallia County Elizabeth Lawrence Allison Jane Matheny John Benjamin Allison Evan H. Allison Oak Hill

Corn Hog Program Details Released for 1936-37

Gallipolis County Agent BR R Starbuck outlined the 1936-37 corn hog adjustment program payments. Corn payments will be 46 cents per bushel on appraised yield times adjusted corn acres, with two 1936 installments. Hog payments at 1.25 per head depend on meeting half to full base hog numbers, with deductions for shortfalls or overages. Committees will appraise bases by farm factors, replacing the earlier historical method.

Gallipolis BR. R. Starbuck Kates Starbuck

Neighbors Help John West Save Corn Crop At Albany Farm

Twenty seven neighbors of John West who broke an arm gathered at his Albany area farm to husk about 400 bushels of corn. A lengthy list names the workers including Rickey, West, Scott, and Robinette families. The scene also notes Harold Luckett visiting, college students at Ohio University, and Albany Grange Christmas party with solos, carols, games, and gift exchange.

Albany John West Edward Rickey Howard Stanley Bert West Fd McVey Bart Allen Worley West Fred Elliott Willie West Pearley West John Gilham Ben Dorsey Glen Scott Elmo Scott Guy Wingett William Battrell Richard Bell Isabelle Beaver Ohio University F. E B. Radcliffe Albany Grange

Christmas programs and social visits fill area

Local note roundup lists Christmas programs at Lottridge Carthage Orange Christian Church Vanderhoof Baptist Church and Lawrence Chapel with events on Dec 20 22 and 24 plus numerous visits and dinners among residents of Coolville Stewart Stewart Athens Sumner and nearby towns. Names include Swartz Nichoson Snodgrass Blair Caldwell Gaston Willet and Lawrence among others.

Lottridge C. M. Swartz C. D. Swartz Parkersburg Vanderhoof Baptist Church Henry Snider Reedsville Orange Christian Church Nettie Nichoson Ed Byron Stewart Lawrence Chapel Evelyn Nichoson New Asbury Leroy Nichoson W. C. Snodgrass Clarence Hatfield Kate Snodgrass Eriene Paul Reynolds Harvey Persons Albert Dean Sumner Alma McKinley Fannie Caldwell Charlies Fox Charlies Root Otto Lieberman Cincinnati Frank Caldwell Charles Willet Mary Elma Harry Willet L. HM. Allen R. M. Allen Westfall O. L. Davis Alice Kinnen Reta Montie Ida Bails William Lawrence Athens Frank Lawrence Emmett Swisher Glen and Harold Logan Grace Jeffers Glen White Guy Earl White Henry Snyder

Elk Banquet Prep At Gallipolis Lodge For 300-Pound Meat

Elks Lodge has decorated for a banquet featuring elk meat. The dressed elk weighed 300 pounds. chops sold at 65 cents a pound and roasts at 35 cents. Half stayed with the lodge, front quarter kept for Thursday, hind quarter sent to Athens for spring use. Moots Bakery roasts the quarter with butter and bacon, served with bread, butter, pickles, coffee.

Gallipolis Elks Lodge Lawrence North Elks Todge North Athens Moots

Burnette Waives Jury Trial in Liquor Possession Case

Herman Burnette waived a jury trial in municipal court on liquor possession. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail and to pay a fine and costs totaling 32.40 dollars.

Gallipolis Herman Burnette

Two Charged With Burglary in Mill Creek Poultry Case

Gallipolis reporters note Okey Shepard and Cecil Siders jailed Tuesday on burglary and larceny charges for breaking into the Susan Bates chicken house on Mill Creek last September and taking seven fowls. Shepard waived examination before Judge A J Stormont and was bound over to the grand jury on HW bond.

Gallipolis Okey Shepard Cecil Siders Susan Bates Mill Creek Shepard A. J. Stormont

Boster files cross petition in Vaughn Jones estate case

Gallia Rosena M. Boster filed a cross petition in the suit Jane Vaughn v Robert M. Jones et al claiming no fraud in the transfer of William M. Jones estate property to Catherine Bailey. The defense states care for Mrs Bailey justified the Perry Township transfer to Boster.

Gallipolis Rosena M. Boster Jane Vaughn Robert M. Jones William M. Jones

John T Mooney Jr Dies in Ohio Township

Gallipolis Ohio: John T Mooney Jr 80 longtime justice of the peace and Democratic figure died suddenly at his home Tuesday. Survived by wife Mary R Wetherholt two sons John T veterinarian in Lawrence County and Bert V Mooney of Huntington W Va and 16 grandchildren. Funeral at Providence Church Thursday at 2 pm with Rev Earl Cremeens officiating. Magistrate Mooney long taught school in Gallia County.

Gallipolis John T. Mooney Ohio Township Mary R. Wetherholt John T Lawrence County Bert VY. Mooney Huntington W. Va Providence Church Earl Cremeens Magistrate Mooney Galle County

Carpenter Grangers at State Meet in Lima Ohio

Members from Laurel and Columbia Granges attended the Ohio State Grange session in Lima. Meigs County was honored to present a program and a Christmas show is planned for Carpenter Church. Local events include school news, illnesses, and moves across the community.

Meigs County State Grange Carpenter Baptist Church BYPU Farmers’ Institute Dyesville Laurel Grange Anna Elizabeth Ogdin Neilie K. Burkhart Columbia High School Columbus Fred Thurston Burkhart Virginia Harner Albany E. K. Carpenter Los Angeles Calif W. B. Harper J. L. Rawlings Wayne Turner Charles MecCall Lancaster Winnie Rawlings Roger Lewis B. A. Howery Columbia School Thelma Galaway F. E. Wood Carpenter Church Capital Harold Robinson Snowville Edgar Stanley BE. W. Starkey Gerald Starkey Kenneth Sisson Annie Goff Carpenter Mary Welch Pomeroy Wilma Foster Athens Cal Pettie Athens County Chauncey

Taylor Ridge News Briefs from the Taylor Ridge area

Local notes report a variety of social visits and family gatherings across Taylor Ridge including Merrist honor guest at a birthday dinner and multiple relatives visiting in Glouster Greens Run and Coshocton. Funeral for Dora Eileen McClelland noted with relatives in attendance. Several mumps cases reported in the vicinity.

Taylor Ridge George Merrist Herbst Burt Palmer Arthur Palmer Dora Eileen McClelland Glen McClelland Elmer Tippie Glouster Sam McClelland Stevl McClelland Greens Run Charles Tippie Millfield Jerry Welling State Hospital Columbus Edward Welling Jacksonville Carl Welling Emmett Olbers Gon Don Fred Olbers Gilbert Strausbaugh Philo Ovid Jayjohn Wilbur Risley Jean Athens John Wenger Esta Kytta Cleveland Jack Kutta Della Chalfant Coshocton Blaine Chalfant Boyd Kennedy Lancaster Robert Hanning Esther Kutta Orren Justice A. Welling Corning Mary Wahl Myrtle Wilson Misa Charlene Wahl C. F. Swarts Betty

Christmas Program At Broadwell Church December 23

A Christmas program will be offered Monday evening December 23 at the Broadwell Church. Local residents and visitors, including Mr. and Mrs. John Young visiting in Amesville and several families from Athens and Decatur, are noted in the community notices.

Broadwell John Young Pearl Keirns Amesville Arthur Vincent Guyaville Ray Nice Amos Priest Carl Meeks Madison Vernon Gon Junior Athens Arch New Lexington Ernest White Lisle White Bobby Everett Starling Parl Meeks Dana Blair Decatur Don Metcalf Conreth John Haning Don Welch Flossie Nice Claire

Preaching at Hanesville Church Sunday in Langsville

Langsville notes report a 2:30 p.m. service at Hanesville Church this Sunday. Family events include Mrs. L E Thomas celebrating her father Frank Deih’s 88th birthday with a dinner at home. Several locals are mentioned visiting relatives and recovering from illness.

Langsville Hanesville L. E. Thomas Frank Deih Mary Bernice McKnight Harold Gardner B. E. Lyle Wilkesville Athens County Rex Powell Groveport R. C. Johnston Elza Carpenter Rutland L. E. Entsminger Columbus Maynard Davis Carol Pierce

Straitsville Choir Plans Carol Service at M E Church

New Straitsville High School's 60 voice choir will present a carol service at M E Church Sunday night December 22 at 7 under the direction of Miss Mildred Bilikan with Miss Irene Irwin at the organ.

New Straitsville New Straitsville High School M. E. Church Mildred M. Bilikan Irene Irwin

Mumps Epidemic Forces Bradbury Church Christmas Program Cancellation

Bradbury community news notes an outbreak of mumps among local children leading to the cancellation of this year’s church Christmas program. The item mentions local residents and social visits, plus a school program and a prize giveaway. The report names Sherd Baily as a hog raiser and lists several local events and births.

Bradbury

Bishopville Social News and Local Notes

Mrs. Charles Milhoan visited her sister Mrs. Walter Parks in Gloucester Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. McDonald hosted visitors Monday evening, Mr. and Mrs. Don Withem. Revival meetings led by Rev. Charles Crawford in Byesville report several conversions and will end Wednesday night December 18. Get Together Club gathers at the Townhouse Thursday afternoon for a gift exchange. Mrs. J. M. McDonald visited Mrs. P. J. Stanley in Gloucester Saturday. Miss OreloJnes of Gloucester visited Rose Shaner on Sunday. Clarkeite uranium ore was discovered near Spruce, North Greenwich County.

Lottie Jewett Ladies Sewing Club John Wahl Earl Breeze Betty James McNamee Adam Spires New Straitsville Eastern Star Isal Ball William Brown Gladys Mathews Williard Mills Lottie Porter Alta Blum Ella Hidlebaugh Alice Webb Isabelle Porter Marshal Katheryn Davidson Nelle Beattie Ada Mabel Price Ruth Hulda Auker Esther Mary Cheetham Martha Mary Davis Electa Mary Margaret Brown Mary J. Williams Sentinel Vern Webb Ruthe Boss Charles Pilikan Columbus Mildred Bilikan Fred Blankenship Robert Canton Akron Nellie Shuttleworth Otto Eschbaucher Charles Hazelton Betty Hazelton Mary Swatzel D. B. Blankenship Donald Frederick Simeon Nihiser Mahaffey Bishopville Charles Milhoan Walter Parks Glouster J. M. McDonald Don Withem Charles Crawford Byesville Get Together

Play Schools Coolville Auditorium Event Planned

The Coolville Play Schools announce a children's performance at the auditorium on December 20 featuring the play Who Lives in a Shoe. Public admission is charged. Sunday services at Town Hall include morning worship and evening prayer. weekly meetings occur Thursday at 7. Troy teams face Shade Friday. Mrs Emma Murphy visits Mr and Mrs Barth.

Ciarg Troy Shade Boy Emma Murphy Barth Robert King Route Ing Dayton Abe Burdette Athens Sunda Dustin Marietta Etta Ora Wood Street Dunfee Troy School Kyle Thelma T Gunder Mary Gunder Kenneth C. Ray James Rys Pedro Club Coast Coolville Parkersburg Mr. c

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