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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1935

Page

6

Gallia County petition seeks state takeover of Mudsoc Leda Road

A 190 signature petition circulating in Gallia County requests the Mudsoc Leda Road be taken over by the State Highway Department and made a state route. The 12 mile gravel, narrow road from Green Township to the Lawrence Gallia line would shorten routes to Irenton and boost local business and school travel.

Gallipolis Gallia County State Highway Department Green Township Lawrence-Gallia Gallia Patriot Braden Bidwell Crown City Nothrup Mudsoe Leda Waterioo Northrup Irenton Lawrence County Braves John J. Daster Ohio

Pile Counter Claim In Suit Over Truck

Gallipolis Motor Company faces suit by L W Barton seeking return of a motor truck. Company says it sold the truck on Nov 6 1934 and that Barton gave a note for 870 4 with a mortgage. They repossessed and repaired the vehicle costing 916 dollars and claim Barton paid the last installments during repairs. They require full payment of the repairs and repossession before delivery.

Gallipolis Gommeon Mpieas L. W. Barton Gallipolis Motor Company Barton Motor Company

Nurses of Holzer Hospital Host Holiday Party

Nurses at Holzer Hospital entertained visitors with a Christmas decorated Nurses Home and tree display on Saturday afternoon from 4 30 to 6 o'clock. The alumni were hosts of the nurses party Thursday night and exchanged gifts.

Gallipolis Holzer Hospital

W H Carter Dies in Gallipolis

W H Carter a respected colored carpenter aged 81 died Saturday in Gallipolis. Survivors include his sons Elmer E. and Ludlow of Gallipolis. daughters Mrs Mebel Henderson Pt Pleasant W Va and Mrs Grace Howell Kansas City Mo. and Guy Carter Los Angeles Calif.

Gallipolis Willam H. Carter Elmer E. and Ludlow Mebel Henderson Pt. Pleasant W. Va Grace Howell Kansas City Guy Carter Los Angeles Calif

Wage actions in Gallia County hear defense replies

In Gallia County Common Pleas Court the defendants in wage suits filed answers to opening petitions. Inez Liveey and H J Liveey denied most facts from the petitions claiming $317.50 and $353.50 respectively. Moneypenny versus Robinsons also denied the petition’s claim of $912 owed, stating May 1934 to Oct 1934 wages were $1 then $2 daily, while the Robinsons described providing room, board, clothing, tobacco, and spending money in exchange for labor.

Gallipolis Vuree Gallia County Common Pleas Court Inez Liveey H. J. Liveey G. P. Ewing Emma M. Bard A. H. Moneypenny John R Elizabeth Robinson Moneypenny Thy Robinsons

Presbyterian Ladies Bible Class Party in Gallipolis

Mrs. P. E. Pierce hosted the annual Presbyterian Ladies Bible Class gathering at her Third Ave home. The program featured Mrs. Joe Donally narrating the Story of Jesus with readings by Miss Anna Morgan and Mrs. Frank Bell, devotionals on Christ’s birth, and old carols. Gifts were exchanged and refreshments served by Mr. Pierce assisted by Mrs. L. C. Cooper. Guests included Mrs Alma Danner Mrs. Robert Irion and Miss Anna Morgan.

Gallipolis Mrea P. E. Pierce Presbyterian Ladies Bible Third Ave Joe Donally Jesus Anna Morgan Frank Bell Christ Pierce L. C. Cooper Alma Danner Robert Irion

Licensed To Wed In Gallipolis

Three marriage licenses were issued in Gallipolis. Vircil Lemons 21 a farmer and Jessie Lewis 22 a clerk both of Bladen. Arthur G. Topping 37 a Porter carpenter and Ruth M. Glaysburn 22 daughter of W FB Glawsburn of Bidwell. Miles Daret 26 a cashier and Mary Snodgrass 21 of Gallipolis.

Gallipolis Vircil Lemons Farmer John Lemons Bladen Jessie Lewis Clerk Hamilton Lewis Arthur G. Topping Porter Carpenter Ruth M. Glaysburn W. FB. Glawsburn Bidwell Miles Tdaret Sage Cashier Robert du

Driving Safely and Sanely N DISCUSSING BRAKES

The article likens drivers to railroad engineers who obey signals. It cautions that ignoring warnings such as intersection risk and slippery road conditions leads to danger. Emphasizes forming the habit of acting on roadside signs and maintaining a safe, attentive drive.

Recognize This Heiress at the Opera

Barbara Field daughter of Marshall Field heiress to the Chicago dry goods fortune walked into the Metropolitan Opera House in New York. An alert cameraman caught her passing the lens as she entered the building.

America Barbara Field Marshall Field Chicago Dry Goods Miss Field Metropolitan Opera House New York

Flattery pattern for glamorous velvet and lame jacket dress

Dress pattern No. 2058 offers a darling velvet and silver lame ensemble with a detachable jacket for glamor. The design suits sizes 11 through 19 with sizes 18 needing 0.378 yards of 39 inch material, plus alternate crepe silk or wool options for thin simple dresses.

Appointment of Administrator for Ollie Oakes Wyatt Estate

Notice announces Charles H Wyatt of Athens Ohio appointed administrator with the will annexed of Ollie Oakes Wyatt deceased of Athens County Ohio. Dated December 18 1935 probate docket entry recording official action by the county court.

Charles H Wyatt Athens Ohio Ollie Oakes Wyatt Athens County Kia Counle

Married Comrades A Sequel to Given in Marriage

Adele Garrison crafts a domestic scene where a mother named Katharine watches over her family after a punishment plan involving Roderick and Junior. The narrator contemplates childhood secrecy, the adults and children’ s separate worlds, and the anxious night as Noel’s condition prompts concern from Mary while awaiting updates.

Adele Garrison

Cheshire Two Man To Face Liquor Charge

George Vietti of Cheshire Township faces charged possession of liquor in Common Pleas Court based on a state affidavit. A transcript from Justice Fred Milliser mentions Elden Saunders with non support of an illegitimate child and details on Virginia Birchfield's complaint.

Cheshire Two Gallipolis Lindsey Hill George Vietti Cheshire Township Common Pleas Fred Milliser Elden Saunders Virginia Birchfield Lewis Edward Birchfield

Tax receipts outpace last year by forty-two percent

December income tax collections rose sharply with a 42 percent increase over the previous year. In a separate note, South American honey bees swarm intruders, driving them away by attacking eyes ears nose and hair and crawling under clothing.

Washington

What's on the Air and Radio Theater Cast List

A garbled program lineup lists Peet Sy 4 Terry and Te Lyric Trio with Armstr ong and Buck Rogers, plus Vanished Voices and Myrt and Mar Vocals. It mentions various orchestras and acts including Wayne King March of Ti Manhattan, Fiorito and Gardiner Orchs, CBS wire Al Pearce Tom Mix Clara, Su n Em, Connie Gates New Deal Poll, and Dorothy Lamour with Ray Noble Pay Noble and Goodman Orch.

Terry Jack Armstrong Buck Rogers Boboy Benson Myrt and Mar Sam Boake Carter Lombardo Road Lombardo Boat Pick Pat Pick Pat Radio Theater Wayne King March of Ti Manhattan Denny Denny Orch Fiorito Orch Piorito Orch Gardiner Orch CBS al Pearce Tom Clara Connie Gates Billy and Betty Ezra D Bouthwel Music Hall Margaret Sprake Margaret Speaks

Notable Nativity Kit Carson Foretells Change for Dec 24

The column predicts a lively social day on Tuesday December 24 with strong friend connections and notable upcoming changes. It cautions restraint with strangers and secret schemes, notes a born child may show versatile talent and rise publicly, and highlights Kit Carson as a notable nativity reference.

Probate Judge Will Be Busy

GALLIPOLIS For the first time in his long career as Probate Judge Judge J B Clark has received requests for marriage license appointments on Christmas Eve and Day He has already made Tuesday evening appointments two couples requested them Three couples asked for licenses on Christmas Day so he will be open Wednesday morning from 9 to 10 oclock He notes many men work away from here and plan to wed during a short vacation They seek licenses on the holiday to take local brides back to their jobs He adds that marriage licenses are legal issued at any hour on any day with no time restrictions by law.

Gare Clark

Transatlantic Tunnel hailed as stirring epic at Schine’s Athena

The long heralded Transatlantic Tunnel drama debuts at Schine’s Athena Theater with Richard Dix Leslie Banks Helen Vinson Madge Evans C Aubrey Smith Basil Sydney Maurice Elvey directing. The film blends perilous underwater mining, volcano destruction and a romance of loyalty amid heroic engineering. George Arliss Walter Huston appear briefly as leaders announcing completion. Ohio Theater hosts The Girl Friend musical comedy with Ann Sothern Jack Haley Roger Pryor delivering lively entertainment. Champagne for Breakfast comes to Court Theater with a strong Broadway cast led by Mary Carlisle and Lila Lee in a new film trend of singing and dancing star vehicles.

America England Schine Athena Theater Richard Dix Leslie Banks Helen Vinson Madge Evans C. Aubrey Smith Basil Sydney Maurice Elvey Messrs George Arliss Walter Huston U. S Ohio Theater Columbia Ann Sothern Jack Haley Roger Pryor Miss Sothern Haley Lila Lee Af Sound Pictures Lady Jane Joan Marsh East Rudy Vallee Bing Cros Ben Bernie

Cat and Dog Themed Needlecraft Pattern 708

Transfer pattern features a cat and a dog in a companion pose for cross stitch and framing. Includes color shading guide, materials list, instructions for a pillow or picture, and a 5 1 2 inch square cat and 5x5 inch dog. Send 10 cents to The Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept New York for pattern delivery.

Sen Athens Messenger Pattern Department Fifth Ave New York Needlecraft Dept Eighth Ave N. Y

Elks Plan New Year Dance With Dani Band

Elks lodge in Gallipolis hosts a New Year dance featuring Dani Gallipolis and his band with special numbers. Dancing starts at 9 pm with entertainment for guests and proceeds to charity. Telegraph wires east are being moved to poles after giraffe damage to cables.

Gallipolis Tommy Bill Strauss Fla

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