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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1934

Page

5

Man Wins Verdict Against Hansons After Trial

After four hours of deliberation nine women and three men returned a verdict for Ura Swisher in the action against Harry Hanson estate administrator. Swisher was seeking damages for injuries alleged from a collision on Route n. The jury awarded a $1,000 settlement. Foreman E. H. Boster led the panel as witnesses described Swisher’s injuries including partial vision and hearing loss.

Ura Swisher Ches Harry Hanson Pr. J. Z. Hanson Swisher Vaughn Glassfadeley Elsie B. Sagen Irene Brannon Zella Loucks Edith Wood W. A. Thayer E. H. Boster Alice Charleston W.W. Va Biine Flarry Swisher Kennard Irman Swisher Mildred Swisher Cheshire John ¢. Phillips John Merri T Bunce Addison E. Holzer Joe Holcombe Gallipolis E. F. Jeport Kenneth Aga Roy Neff R. Carmen Haskins

Grand Jury Holdon Charges in Beer Joint Gambling Case

Wendell Roush awaits grand jury on 500 bond with M. S. Roush as surety. Fred Anderson free on 200 bond posted by Mary T. H. Anderson. Both accused of running a gambling house in Squire Milliser’s court after Herbert Myers and others alleged poker at a beer joint run by Anderson.

Gallipolis Geneva Chloe de Lille Wendell Roush M. S. Roush Fred Anderson Mary T. H. Anderson Squire Milliser Herbert Myers Edgar Ball Fritz Swigert Pew Walters Anderson

Walks Nearly Ready in Gallipolis Locust Street Concrete

Property owners in Gallipolis get a Christmas gift as Locust Street sidewalks in front of the Courthouse near completion. The new concrete path will stretch over a mile improving pedestrian access through the town center.

Gallipolis Locust Street

River Notes from Gallipolis on Ohio River Operations

The Ohio River sits around 10.5 feet as dams rise. The towboat Sam Suit at Cincinnati gains new boilers from Acme Boiler Shop while Shawnee at Pittsburgh and Greene Line work proceed. Capt. Carney dies in Cincinnati. funeral at a Catholic church. River traffic shifts include G. W. McBride departing with steel scrap for Pittsburgh and Louisville ready for Pilgrim conversion to a tow boat. The Jones and Laughlin Steel Co plans its 200th steel tow to Memphis and New Orleans, with Vesta likely to haul the load.

Acme Sam Suit Cincinnati Pittsburgh Campbell Transportation Company Island Creek Coal Company Huntington Tom Greene Louisville Gordon C. Greene of Greene Chris Greene Liam L. Carney William Belcher Capt. Carney Gallipolis Pomeroy Charleston Tacoma Greenland Greenwood St. Lawrence Courier Greene Line G. W. McBride McBride American Barge Memphis Paducah Pilgrim Ohio Mississippi Oni Jones and Laughlin Steel Company New Orleans Vesta

Rock Asphalt Deposits Tested for Roads in Ohio

Rock asphalt deposits in Southern Ohio are being tested by the State Highway Department on State Route 73 near Hillsboro. The test explores its value for bituminous retread work, with a decision deferred until test surfaces survive the winter. The material is from Highland County about five miles northwest of Hillsboro.

Ohio State Highway Department Hillsboro Highland County

Doctor Says Roosevelt In Good Physical Shape

Washington Dec 20 The physician in attendance on President Roosevelt says he is in better physical condition than at any time since taking office. Dr Ross T McIntire notes frequent swims in the White House pool regular vacations and a strict routine keep the President fit. He adds the President follows a steady regimen and is reliable about seeking care when feeling off.

Washington Roosevelt White House Ross T. McIntire Mr. Roosevelt

Four Men Appear Before Mayor McCune Here

Three men appeared before Mayor Len B McCune on Tuesday charged with intoxication. Granville Steygens was named among those processed.

McCune Len B. McCune Granville Steygens

Local guilty pleas report fines in Athens County

Mechanicsburg and Acel Tippie of Guysville pleaded guilty and were each fined five dollars and costs. Milo Bean of Athens pleaded guilty, fined twenty five dollars and costs. Bean received the heavy fine as an habitual offender and was committed to Athens County Jail for nonpayment.

Mechanicsburg Acel Tippie Guysville Milo Bean Athens Bean Athens County

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