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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1934

Page

8

First Candidacy Announced in Gallia County Election

Gallia county politics stir as Emmett Keeler 38 of Gallipolis announces as a Republican candidate for county auditor. He previously ran in 1930 and would be new to county office. Four petitions exist but no other candidates announced. incumbents may seek re election with several term expirations this year.

Gallipolis Emmett Keeler E. L. White Keeler Gellipolis George N. Bolles Gallia County

Doctors Recommend Creosote for Chest Colds

Advert suggests creosote based Creomulsion as a quick remedy for coughs colds and bronchitis. Claims six other medicinal elements increase effectiveness while promising complete relief and a money back guarantee if not relieved. Warns about lingering coughs and urges keeping Creomulsion on hand for instant use.

Ruggist Creomulsion

Morgan Woods Sought as Ohio State Park

Gallia Community Association passes a resolution urging the Ohio Conservation Board to buy Morgan Woods to establish a state park. The 250 to 300 acre virgin hardwood tract near Gallipolis faces sale and timber cutting, held by Fannie B Morton who inherited it after her sisters’ deaths.

Gallipolis Ohio Conservation Board Morgan Woods Gallia Community Association Ohio Fannie Morton

Controversy Over Winfield Dam Bid Ruling

War Department expects ruling by Comptroller General McCarn on legality of Dravo Construction Company contract for Winfield Dam on the Kanawha River. Brader Construction Company of New York had a lower bid but not awarded. Dam work continues. no government funds can be paid until ruling clears. Ice fills the Allegheny and Ohio Rivers in the Pittsburgh District with ice fires reaching Parkersburg.

Gallipolis McCarn War Department Winfield Kanawha River Army Engineers Dravo Construction Company Brader Construction Company New York Dravo Plymouth American South Pittsburgh Senator Cordill Cincinnati Allegheny Ohio Parkersburg

Rev W T Packer to Speak at St Johns Grace Church

Gallipolis reports Rev W T Packer pastor of Rio Grande Baptist Church will speak at the monthly social of St John s Class of Grace M E Church Tuesday night. Dr W Lewis Brown 8 E Gilbert and J A Johnson are in charge. hosts include Charles Yeanger Homer Kerr L L Stone Millard Miles Ed L Mills Jesse Thompson and Elmer Hatfield.

Gallipolis W. T. Packer Rio Grande Baptis St. John's Grace M. E. Church W. Lewis Brown E. Gilbert J. A. Johnson Charles Yeanger Homer Kerr L. L. Stone Millard Miles Ed L. Mills Jesse Thompson Elmer Hatfield

Cheshire News social notes from Feb 2 visitations

Evelyn Law rence Kananga and Mrs. Clar ence Mulford entertain visitors from Ruth Liest Huntington and Alice Vires Poplar Ridge with Mrs. R. R. Thomas, Jacob Coughenour Pomeroy visits Clarence Coughenour, Harold Taylor Marietta visits Eddie Preston, Paul Cochran Charleston and John ConnallyLeon W. Va visit W. J. Cochran, KR L Burnette and daughters with Carl Mossman Middleport Virginia, Birchfield returns from Columbus after two months.

Alice Vires Poplar Ridge R. R. Thomas Jacob Coughenour Pomeroy Clarence Coughenour Harold Taylor Marietta Eddie Preston Paul Cochran Charleston John Connally Leon W. Va W. J. Cochran KR. L. Burnette Carl Mossman Middleport Virginia Birchfield Columbue

Business Cars Lead Gallia County January Registrations

In Gallia County January vehicle registrations totaled fourteen with Clerk of Courts Margaret McCormick recording five passenger cars and nine commercial cars. The month saw one fewer car sold than January of the previous year, while December registrations stood at a separate figure.

Gallipolis Gallia County Janos Margaret McCormick

Service Station Planned at Gallipolis Intersection

Carl Nibert has leased a lot at Third Avenue and Vine Street from C. C. and Lala Mack and will build a service station on a plot adjoining the O. A. O'Dell Lumber Plant. The project marks a new business addition to the area with anticipated local impact.

Gallipolis Carl Niberthie Third Avenue Vine Street C. C Lala Mack O. A. O'Dell

Local residents treated at Holser Hospital and area civic group names

Dallas Trout, 18, Gallipolis, admitted to Holser Hospital for injuries. Mrs. Joe Evans had appendix surgery yesterday. Ciemiscals listed: Charles Fry of Rodney and William Shoemaker of Poplar Ridge.

Gallipolis Dallas Trout Holser Hospital Joe Evans Charles Fry Rodney William Shoemaker Poplar Ridge

Burley tobacco sales resume at Gallipolis market

Gallipolis February 2 tobacco sales resumed at the Burley Market after a one day holiday caused by the absence of a buyer.

Burley Gallipolis

Fife Returns to Office After Illness in Gallipolis

County Surveyor CBE Fife spent several hours at the surveyor's office in Gallipolis on Thursday marking his first presence in over two months as he recuperates from a nervous breakdown.

Fife Gallipolis

Dressed Th TEAK all cuts Mb HAMBURGER fresh ground

Classified style item list notes dressed teak all cuts and ground hamburger with prices listed as 17c and 10c in a compact ad entry.

Chauncey Player Injured in Hamden Basketball Game

Chauncey-Dover High School athlete Bill Kollister of Sugar Creek sustained a serious right eye laceration in the Chauncey vs Hamden game at Hamden. Four stitches closed the wound. His father Michael Kollister, a Mine No. 255 worker, injured his right hand at work.

Chauncey Bill Kollister Sugar Creek Chauncey-Dover High School Blue Devils Hamden Bill Mike Kollister

Miss Florence Martin to Speak at Chauncey Bible School

CHAUNCEY Feb 2 Bible School convenes at the Church of Christ Sunday at 9 30 a m Miss Florence Martin of Dayton will preach at morning worship Junior Christian Endeavor at 5 o clock led by Mrs Elma Cass Senior Endeavor at 6 15 led by Charles Minister

Chauncey Bible School Church of Christ, Chauncey Florence Martin Dayton Junior Christian Endeavor Elma Cass Charles

Surprise Birthday Party For Mrs Corellia Phelps

Chauncey residents gathered at Mrs Corellia Phelps home for a potluck and surprise party honoring her birthday. Mrs Devore led contests with prizes to Mrs Dehman and Mrs Rose Phillips. An old-fashioned taffy pull preceded gift giving to the guest of honor, with about 20 attendees.

Corellia Phelps Chauncey Devore Dehman Rose Phillips

Sociable Climaxes Contest At The Plains Church

About 50 young people attended a sociable at the home of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Powell in The Plains Saturday night. The event was sponsored by the Church of God The Plains and led by Mrs John Loper and Mrs Riley Keeton, continuing a Young People Society contest with games, contests and refreshments.

Chauncey Kenneth Powell the Plains Church of God, the Plains John Loper Riley Keeton Young People’s Society

Local residents recover after hospital operations

Mrs. Frank Davies and Mrs. Emma Patterson of Chauncey are recovering in Mercy Hospital Columbus after recent operations. Mrs. Patterson has been there about two weeks. James Hartman of Millfield is in St. Francis Hospital Columbus after a surgical operation. He arrived by ambulance last week with Dr. C. N. Sanders. his condition improved to a good recovery.

Chauncey Frank Davies Emma Patterson Mercy Hospital Columbus Patterson James Hartman Millfield St. Francis Hospital C. N. Sanders

Mrs Clarence Mullins Moved to Athens Hospital for Possible Surgery

Mrs Clarence Mullins of Chauncey was taken from Ellis Avenue to Shelt ering Arms Hospital in Athens on Thursday after a serious illness at home. She is accompanied by her husband and likely to undergo a surgical operation.

Chauncey Clarence Mullins Ellis Avenue Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens

Former Glouster Woman Dies at Morristown

Elva Molder aged 44 died Thursday at 1:45 a.m. at the home of her son Harold Molder in Morristown near Chauncey. She was a former Glouster resident who moved to Morristown a year ago. Funeral services will be held at the M E Church Sunday afternoon, Rev. O. P. Smith in charge, with burial in Glouster Cemetery. Surviving are 10 children: Finley, Harley, Mrs. Jesse Moody, Mrs. Margaret Pierce, Harold, Mae, Aven, Gerald, Gerald and Kenneth.

Glouster Elva Molder Harold Molder Morristown Chauncey M. E O. P. Smith Finley Harley Waynesville Jesse Moody Millfield Margaret Pierce Harold Mae Aven Gerald Kenneth

Mrs. Anna Wilson Returns From Delaware Visit

Mrs. Anna Wilson returned home from an extended stay with relatives in Delaware. She fell there and fractured an arm, extending her visit by a few weeks.

Trimble Anna Wilson Delaware

Ladies Study Club Surprises Mee Hi Kientz With Birthday Party

The Holy Cross Church Ladies Study Club held a surprise birthday party for Mee Hi Re Kientz at her Maple and Summit Streets home in Glouster. Mrs. William Seiler presented a potted plant and cake. Bingo and refreshments followed. Guests included Mrs. S. Booth and Miss Kessler. many members attended.

Glouster Holy Cross Church Mee Re Kientz Maple and Summit Streets William Seiler Kientz

Great American Tea Co Announces All Dealers On Select Brands

Brand name promotions at Great American Tea Co list all dealers and announce select lines across ANL and OO dealer networks. The notice emphasizes continuous availability and broad distribution for T Lats and Sele products.

Correspondence Study Enrollment High Here

Ohio University enrollment in correspondence study for 1934 promises to match high marks of the past two years. The Extension Division reports January enrollments equal the total of first month applicants in 1982 and 1933, with peak registrations expected in June to August.

Ohio University

Whit ing Pleads Guilty to Car Theft in Belpre Case

Carl Whiting, charged with stealing a motor car at Belpre, pleaded guilty in court here and was sentenced to the Ohio Penitentiary. He resides in Little Hocking.

Marietta Eceb Carl Whiting Belpre Ohio Little Hocking

Willing Workers class organizes at Trimble Church

Trimble February meeting of the Willing Workers class of the Church of Christ, newly formed, elected officers led by president Carl Stahl. Committees named, monthly meetings set for first Tuesday, potluck after business, attendees include Connie Brown Eva Gooding Levada White Hazel Raber Esta Haskins Hester McCune Bertha Grandy and numerous Mr and Mrs entries.

Esta Haskins Hester McCune Bertha Grandy Bill Shires Homer Pierpoint Earl Johnson Carl Stahl Oliver Steinmets Courtney Pettit Raphael Kasler Mike Dudash Otto Kuhne

Glouster Personal Notes Gather Local Returns

Glouster residents report homecomings and visits. Mrs L Withers returns to Buckhannon after visiting her son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs L G DeLong. T B Skinner travels back to Columbus after a week with daughter Mrs L W Ley. Aloysius Beshara and sister Elizabeth return from three weeks in Detroit. Mr and Mrs J G Blower move to Alliance for funeral firm work. Mrs Blower is daughter of Mr and Mrs J B Stiff. Roger Kittle and Jim Stedman visit brother in law and sister Attorney and Mrs Gwynn Sanders in Marysville.

Ted Wooster Alliance Blower J. B. Stiff This Roger Kittle Jim Stedman Mr. Kittle Gwynn Sanders Marysville

Enrollment totals for Glouster English classes announced

Glouster High School released second semester English class enrollments. Counts include seven A, 4, 7B, 37, SA 32, SB 35, 9A 30, 9B 40, 10A 28, 10B 19, English 11 35, 12 26, Business English 13. Seventh and eighth grades taught by Miss Esta Cunningham. tenth by Miss Lalla Danford. ninth, eleventh, twelfth and business by Miss Merle Danford.

Glouster Glouster High School Esta Cunningham Merle Danford Lalla Danford

Council to Meet Tonight in Glouster

The city council will hold its first meeting of the month at the city building tonight at 7 o'clock. Department heads will submit reports at this session.

Glouster

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