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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1934

Page

2

CWA Work in Meigs County Adds School Openings

Meigs County will expand CWA education with two new kindergarten schools likely at Racine and Silver Run. Progress on projects remains steady despite reduced hours and a quota cut, with $9,633 in relief funds approved for the month and a local relief office staff of seven. Authorities report just over 400 families on relief.

Pomeroy CWA Meigs County Racine Silver Run Henry Corradini State Relief Commission Mra. N. G. Swaim Lynton Fultz Marjorie Wolf Vivian Middleton Clarence Chapman Helen V. Lasher Lela Flint

Middleport Obituaries and Local Notes

Middleport residents are mentioned in updates on health, travel, and family events. Mrs. R H Horden underwent surgery in Columbus at St. Clare Hospital. Jessie Lansbury and daughter June traveled to Grant Hospital for observation. M H Jenkinson traveled from Lancaster due to his sister’s death and stayed with Mrs. Murray.

R. H. Horden Columbus St. Clare Hoe Jessie Lansbury June Grant Hospital M. H. Jenkinson Lancaster Willam Oblinger Clara Murray Thelma Maw Charles Howard Harold Lohse Wayne Swisher Ohio State University Mary Ferguson Hysell Street Ray L. Smith Clara Louise Virginia Marietta A. W. Vale Gravel Mill Mary Page Middleport. Ie Gravel Hill Nona Rice Bradbury Herbert Chambers Orville Chambers

Evangeline Club to Sponsor Lincoln Dance at Masonic Hall

Middleport residents were told the Evangeline Club of the Order of Eastern Star will sponsor Friday’s Lincoln dance at the Masonic Hall instead of the chapter as earlier announced.

Middleport Evangeline Club Order of Eastern Star Organization Masonic Hall

Busy Week Ahead in Pomeroy with Meetings and Events

Pomeroy schedules a busy week with safety meetings, concerts, lodge sessions, church group gatherings, first aid classes for CWA workers, Daughters of America, Red Men, Drew Webster Post American Legion, village council, and a public safety meeting at the courthouse. A Legion card party funds the upcoming poppy day sale and a concert at the junior high auditorium features Glee Clubs. Friday hosts the Galliopolis Blue Devils vs Panthers in a league basketball game.

Pomeroy CWA Daughters of America Odd Fellows Hall Drew Webster Post American Legion Sons of the American Legion Legion Hall The Odd Fellows Legion Auxiliary Moose Lodge Pythian Sisters Gallipolis Blue Devils Panthers Knights of Pythias Doris Rebekah Lodge

Pomeroy Area Hears Of Local Visits And Deaths

Local residents hosted visitors from Athens Columbus Cincinnati and other cities while attendances at Ohio institutions were noted. Funeral of Mrs William Oblinger in Middleport prompted M H Jenkinson of Lancaster to travel for the ceremony. Hospital plans and patient transfers followed for Mrs Albert Young and Mrs Elmer Killinger.

Marianickes Athens Carl Wot Cincinnati Charlies Wolf Auberry Avenue Dorothy Ebersbach Ohio University Mire Willard Grant Edison Mary Russell Ohio State University Columbus RK. G. Webster Virginia Coe Dorothy Musee East Main Street George E. Nye William Tip Dye Oto State University M. H. Jenkinson Lancaster William Oblinger Middleport Jenkinson Pomeroy Albert Young Naylors Run Mt. Carmel Hospital Elmer Killinger St. Joseph's Hospital Parkersburg Robert Fleming

Loyal Workers Class to Meet at Church Annex

Members of the Loyal Workers Class of the Methodist Church in Racine will hold their regular monthly meeting at the church annex with an election of officers during the business session. A soup supper will precede the gathering, replacing the usual potluck. Mrs. Ella Watson of Pomeroy visits son Owen Watson and family. Mrs. Owen Watson shows slow post op improvement at Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis.

Methodist Church Ella Watson Pomeroy Owen Watson Holzer Hospital Gallipolis

Chauncey Defeats Marshfield Two-Game Weekend Victory

Chauncey Dover High School Blue Devils dominate New Marshfield in a basketball weekend, boys 37-13 and girls 38-17. W. Kollister led the boys with 13 points, Rankin 12, while Hintz 16 and Locke 15 paced the girls. Ross sidelined by injury. New Marshfield’s Holland and Nanna starred for the visitors.

Chauncey Chauncey- Dover High School Blue Devil New Marshfield W. Kollister Rankin Waterloo Holland Nanna Marshfield Ross Hamden Hintz Locke Chauncey Guards Hints James Atkinson Cruikshank Cunningham Palmar Barnes Roas Zachary Teffier D. Katsenbach Katzenbach Bridge Barker Dicken Ligwellyn Russ

Seevers Rites Held in Chauncey

Funeral services for Mrs. Eliza Seevers aged 87 were held Friday at her Chauncey residence with Rev. Edward Minor officiating. The Universalist Church member for 70 years, she was buried in Athens. Surviving children include Mia Ida Palmer Whipple Ollie Tyler Marion Alice Riser Elgin Jr Lena Mourne Nelsonville Harry Homer Don Seevers The Plains.

Chauncey Eliza Seevers Whipple Ohio Edward Minor Universalist Church Christine Brown Florence Pendergrass Athens Mia

Home Economics Class Serves Three Course Dinner

Chauncey February 6 Chauncey Dover High School Home Economics students under Miss McLeod served a three course dinner in the school dining room Friday night for the high school faculty.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover High School Miss McLeod

Funeral for Mrs. William Ohhlinger Tuesday

Funeral services for Mrs. William Ohhlinger will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of her daughter Mrs. Clara Murray corner of North Second Avenue and Coal Street Rev F C Kreager pastor of the Baptist Church will be the affiliating minister Burial will be in Cheabhire Gravel Hill Cemetery

Middleport William Ohhlinger Clara Murray North Second Avenue Coal Street F. C. Kreager The Baptist Church Cheabhire Gravel Hill

County Union Holiness Class Meeting Scheduled

Chauncey residents are informed that the County Union Holiness Class will meet next Sunday afternoon at Factory Church near Lower Plains, with attendees urged to bring pamphlets and participate in the service and discussion.

Chauncey County Union Factory Church Lower Plains

Dorcas Society Plans Benefit Events in Middleport

During a meeting with Mrs. Florence Bush the Dorcas Society decided to hold a soup sale on February 8 and sponsor a cafeteria supper at the church on February 15. They also completed plans for the annual St Patrick's dinner to be held.

Decreas Society Middleport

Past Chiefs Meet At Mrs Gallagher Home

Members of the Past Chief Association gather tonight at Mrs. P. C. Gallagher’s home on South Fourth Avenue in Middleport. Joint hostesses are Mrs. C. H. Snider and Mrs. Ray L. Smith. President Mrs. E. R. Tompkins will preside over the business session.

Gallagher M Middleport P. C. Gallagher South Fourth Avenue C. H. Snider Ray L. Smith E. R. Tompkins

Foreign Missionary Society Meets at Mrs Washington’s Home

The Heath Methodist Episcopal Church Foreign Missionary Society holds its regular monthly meeting this evening at Mrs. Robert Washington’s Fisher Street residence. President Mrs. R. W. Harris will preside over the business session.

Middleport The Foreign Missionary Society of the Heath Methodist Episcopal Church Robert Washington Fisher Street R. W. Harris

Greenwood jury chosen in highball murder trial

A jury was selected today for the murder trial of Dr. Sara Ruth Dean, a Greenwood physician known as a comely woman of the town. The case centers on a highball murder charge and proceeds in court with evident public interest.

Greenwood Sara Ruth Dean

Twenty Mines Working in Chauncey District

Chauncey February 5. Twenty mines in this district are reported working today. Mines listed include Chauncey No. 25 Hocking Poston No. 6 Luhrig Carbondale Coonville Kimberly Ohio No 1 Black Diamond No 255 No 267 No 9 No 219 No 28 No 24 No 68 No 68 No 107 Lick Run and No 10X.

Chauncey Chauncey N Hocking Poston Luhrig Carbondale Coonville Kimberly Ohio Black Diamond Lick Run

Marriage of Bennie Ferrel and Opal Rivers Announced

Chauncey resident Bennie Ferrel and Sugar Creek native Opal Rivers wed last August ninth in St. Marys West Virginia with Rev J W Dawson officiating. The groom son of C W Ferrer Chauncey and Chauncey-Dover High School class of 1928. The bride daughter of Herbert and Mrs Rivers Sugar Creek and Chauncey-Dover High School class of 1931. They have begun housekeeping in Sugar Creek.

Chauncey Bennie Ferrel Opal Rivers Sugar Creek St. Marys W. Va J. W. Dawson C. W. Ferrer Chauncey-Dover High School Herbert Rivers Chauncey- Dover High

Has Quilting Party Mrs Daniel Fulton Is Hostess

Chauncey notes Mrs Daniel Fulton hosted a quilting party Saturday night at her home and served a refreshment course. Guests included Mrs L W Sanders, Mrs William Sisson, Mrs Herman Theisen Jr, Mrs Henry Heffkin, Mrs Elizabeth Robinett, Mrs Clarence Sanders, and Mrs Harold Biower.

Daniel Fulton Chauncey L. W. Sanders William Sisson Herman Theisen, Jr Henry Heffkin Elizabeth Robinett Clarence Sanders Harold Biower

Diphtheria Sickness in Greens Run District

Zelda Mae Olbers, aged four, daughter of Mr and Mrs Emmett Olbers Jr, and their 4 year old son are both reported seriously ill with diphtheria at their Greens Run home. Clarence Morris and children visited Mrs Frank Rivers in Chauncey for Sunday dinner at Mill Street.

Chauncey Zelda Mae Emmett Olbers, Jr Emmett Olbers Greens Run Clarence Morris Morris Frank Rivers Mill Street

Grandstaffs Welcome Florence Ann In Chauncey

Chauncey couple Mr and Mrs Wilbur Grandstaff announce the birth of a daughter named Florence Ann born weighing 80 pounds. The mother is formerly Miss Lucille Spearry. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Charles Spearry and Mr and Mrs Fred Grandstaff, Chauncey.

Chauncey Wilbur Grandstaff Florence Ann Grandstaff Lucille Spearry Charles Spearry Fred Grandstaff

Christian Woman's Bible Class Meets in Chauncey

Chauncey Feb 5 The Christian Woman's Bible Class of Chauncey Church of Christ will gather Thursday afternoon at Mrs Edward Minister's home on Bills Avenue under the direction of Mrs Floyd Nye All women of the church are invited to attend.

Chauncey Christian Woman's Bible Chauncey Church of Christ Edward Bills Avenue Floyd Nye

Birth of a son announced in Sugar Creek

Sugar Creek couple Mr and Mrs William Lornditch announce the birth of a son at their Sugar Creek home.

Sugar Creek William Lornditch

Mt Hermon Ladies Aid Meets at Harris Home

The Mt Hermon Ladies Aid Society met at Mr and Mrs Howard Harris residence in Sharpsburg with Mrs Eunice Armstrong presiding. Readings were given by multiple members, a ghost story shared, and a bean counting contest won by Russell Carpenter and Marie Dickson. A potluck supper followed.

Mt. Hermon Ladies Aid Harris Home Sharpsburg Mt Hermon Eva Harris Maria Grimes Sarah Waggoner Mary Carpenter Nellie Kearns Ranna Waggoner Eunice Armsrong Lilian Bardin Carl Beard Richard Cletus Gilbert Henthorn Clarence Kearns Irese Hanson Pollyanna Armstrong Flower Punch Russell Carpenter Marie Dickson Leota Strode W. H. Long Lillian Bardin John Waggoner al Waggoner Earl Dickson Harry Aldrige Joseph Beard B. B. Armstrong Robert Grimes Lee Coleman Donna Carpenter Wilma Olan Long Reba Marie Pauline Dickson Vera Lena Strode Delian Mae Mary Dave Elmer Aldrige Carl Delbert Beard Richard Henthorn Louise Grimes Betty Bobby Quinn Opal Kearns Pollyanne June Betty Jean Armstrong

Belpre Receives Federal Grant for Waterworks Project

Belpre has been awarded a Public Works Administration project totaling 69 900 dollars for a new waterworks system. The federal government will provide 19 000 dollars as a grant and loan 50 900 dollars at low interest for long term repayment. The plan includes wells, a modern water tower on Belpre Heights, and full town distribution. Bonds will be issued soon.

Belpre Public Works Administration United States Belpre Heights

Sumner Dramatic Club Rehearsals and Neighbor Visits

Sumner Bedford Dramatic Club met Sunday for rehearsals while locals attended Chester meetings. The Rev. Howard Tuttle led as minister. Oris Gaul and his family visited George Folired at Hemlock Grove. Ethel Partlow visited friends. Miss Leola Follrod stayed with Mrs. Bessie Hopkins. Skating enjoyed by local youths amid cold spell. Mary Cole and Guy Cole spent the weekend with relatives. Evert Petty family visited Jacob Dorst. Pearl Dorst accompanied them back.

Chester Howard Tuttle Oris Gaul George Folired Hemlock Grove Lire BE. M. Pierce Coolville C. E. Findling Leola Follrod Bessie Hopkins Mary Cole Guy Cole Evert Petty Jacob Dorst Pearl Dorst

Marietta Residents to Testify in Timmer Murder Trial

Sheriff Gay Thorn Roy Nichols and Mrs Ro setta Eppler will travel to Upper Sandusky to testify in the murder case of Eva Timmer who is accused of shooting R V Brown at a Muskingum River roadside camp last October. The body was later found in a ditch near Upper Sandusky. Nichols owned the camp where the truck stopped and Eppler worked at the camp where Brown and Timmer shared lunch.

Marietta Gay Thorn Roy Nichols Rosetta Eppler Upper Sandusky Eva Timmer R. V. Brown Powhatan Point Nichols Eppler Brown Timmer

River Notes from Gallipolis on Ice and Ship Movements

Capt. Frederick Way Jr., Ohio River pilot and author, visited Gallipolis as the Packet Senator Cordill unloaded freight. Way pilots the Cordill Cincinnati round trip. his new book reflects local action near Gallipolis. The river was iced over with dams lowered to let floes pass.

Gallipolis Frederick Way, Jr Cordill Way Cincinnati Grove Gill Ohio A. C. Ingersoll Acme Marmet Coal Company Senator Cordill Pittsburgh Sam May Otto Marmet Dam 26 Eureka Dravo Construction Company

Washam Admitted to Holzer Hospital for Observation

Ent ers hospital Gallipolis February 5 Harry Washam of Jackson father of Mrs Robert Price of this city was admitted to Holzer Hospital Saturday for observation.

Gallipolis Harry Washam Jackson Robert Price Holzer Hospital

No Ohio in Seven Centuries

Columbus report notes that Ohio may become populationless in ~700 centuries based on birth and death trends. Health department chief I C Plummer says current ratios would erase births and deaths to equalize in under fifty years, predicting no living men in about 768 years.

Columbus U.P New York Plummer

Sea Monster Tales Debunked by Experts

The National Geographic Society announced that reported sea monsters are not real. They may be creatures like Mediterranean ribbon fish, Nemertines, or giant squid, all existing in nature rather than myth.

Washington U.P National Geographic Society Society

Bushong Named Highland Patrol Chief in Columbus

Karl E. Bushong of East Cleveland was promoted from acting lieutenant at Delaware district to captain in charge of field operations. The shift, announced by Highway Director O W Merrell, makes him head for central patrol headquarters in Columbus and to oversee future patrol schools. Bushong served as a first lieutenant in the Marine Corps during World War I.

Columbus Karl E. Bushong Cleveland State Highway Patrol Delaware O. W. Merrell Bushong Marine Corps Fourth Marine Aero Squadron

Society Describes Oversized Sea Creatures In Playful Patter

The society insists these beings are not sea monsters though they appear long and fishy. Sharks may line up single file like Sunday motorists, and sea serpents can resemble seaweed when examined closely, with tuna also cited in a whimsical note mentioning Benton.

Soviet May Purchase Steel From America

Washington February reports indicate Soviet requests for millions of dollars of American steel. A steel firm representative said Russian interests inquired about 1,600 miles of 12 inch pipe for oil lines and large quantities of rails and railroad equipment, contingent on RFC credit terms.

Washington Soviet Union RFC United Press

Bricker Rules Women Not Barred From State Liquor Jobs

Ohio Attorney General John W. Bricker ruled that the liquor control act does not forbid employing women over 21 as cashiers clerks or in other capacities connected with state liquor operations. The guidance clarifies job eligibility under the act in Columbus.

Columbus John W. Bricker

Gallia County per pupil school valuation below aid threshold

In Gallia County Ohio Valley districts the per pupil valuation ranges widely with Cheshire Rural at 2030 and Cheshire Special at 4400 while Ohio Township sits at 966. Five districts fall below the county average of 1497 and the aid cut point is 6900 per pupil.

Gallipolis Gallia County H. B. Bradbury Ohio Education Association Cheshire Ohio Township Ohio Addison Bidwell- Porter Cadmus Centerville Chambersburg Cheshire Rural Clay Crown City Green Greenfield Guyan Harrison Huntington Morgan Morgan-Cheshire Kyger Perry Raccon Springfield Vinton Walnut

Grand Jury Convenes At Gallipolis Tuesday

Gallipolis, Feb. 6 A second degree murder indictment is to be sought by Prosecuting Attorney Fred Cherrington against Walter Hager for the murder of his cousin when the January grand jury convenes Tuesday. A manslaughter indictment will be sought against Loren McCall in the automobile death of Hugh Leach. About 100 witnesses are summoned for Tuesday through Thursday with more than 25 other indictments expected.

Gallipolis Fred Cherrington Walter Hager Green Township Loren McCall Hugh Leach

Borrower of Drill Sought by Police in Gallipolis

Police search for a man who borrowed a $75 electric drill Friday from Payne Motor Sales and did not return it. The stranger claimed to perform boiler work at Hotel Lafayette and disappeared after asking at three local businesses for a drill. He then tried to sell it to Wetherholt Auto Service. Similar thefts occurred last week in Athens with three drills taken in the same way.

Gallipolis Payne Motor Sales Hotel Lafayette Gallipolis Motor Sales G. & J. Auto Parts Haskins Garage A. A. Cornett Wetherholt Auto Service Athens

Farm drainage demonstration at Coleman farm

A farm drainage demonstration will be held at J. L. Coleman’s Bidwell property on Wednesday Feb 7. Virgil Overholt agricultural engineer of Ohio State University will assist in laying out a drainage system. An informal meeting begins at 1 o clock.

Gallipolis J. L. Coleman Bidwell Virgil Overholt Ohio State University Coleman Farm

Trade Dwellings In Gallipolis Swap Houses

Charles Bilker traded his brick residence at Fourth Avenue and Olive Street for Mrs. Margaret Maddy’s home on Third Avenue and Cedar Street. The Maddy house, damaged by fire months earlier, was built by Dr. I. E. Smith. Bilker plans repairs and to move in soon.

Gallipolis Charles Bilker Fourth Avenue Olive Street Margaret Maddy Third Avenue Cedar Street Maddy I. E. Smith

Local residents travel and injuries reported in Pike County

John Fish of Wavely the CWA administrator for Pike County spent the weekend in Gallipolis. Mrs. Anna Mae Wemeldorff left today for a month in Miami Florida. George Craft broke his arm Friday after slipping on icy streets.

John Fish Wavely CWA Pike County Gallipolis Anna Mae Wemeldorff Miami Fila George Craft

Dunns Visit Friends in Gallipolis

Rev and Mrs Ben Dunn former First Baptist pastor of this city spent Sunday with friends in Gallipolis. Rev Dunn expects to return soon to a pastorate in Birmingham Alabama.

Local Marriage Licenses in Gallia County Couples

Two marriage licenses were issued in Gallia County on Saturday. Omar Saunders, 23, farmer of Leeta, wed Pearl Green, 21, daughter of Dan Green of Gallia. Alva Lane, 21, farmer of Gallipolis R. D. 2, married Addie May Teeters, 15, daughter of Marcellus Teeters of Gallipolis Rd. 2.

Gallipolis Gallia County Omar Saunders Farmer Leeta Pearl Green Dan Green Gallia Alva Lane Gallipolis R. D Addie May Teeters Marcellus Teeters

Matax to Face Arraignment in Fremont Cut Case

Moody Matox of Greenfield Township, wanted by Gallipolis police for cutting Fremont Lee two weeks ago, was expected to be arraigned today before Municipal Judge A. J. Stormont. Matox's father told officers Saturday that his son would appear for court.

Gallipolis Moody Matox Greenfield Township Fremont Lee A. J. Stormont Matton

Veteran Gallia County official dies after long illness

Gallia County mourns for 88 year old Gaston a Civil War veteran and former 4 H extension leader who died at his home after pneumonia illness His wife remains seriously ill also a former lieutenant of Co B He is survived by children Samuel Eva and Ida and a sister Funeral services conducted at Salem Center Cemetery honors his long public service record

Gallipolis Pep L. Gaston Cedar Street Gaston M Infirmary Galliadren Co. Bmy Salem 4 Meigs County Ging Church Heacock Eva Mills Deate Samuel Gaston Kansas Parsons, Kanes Ands Law Ida Heacock Saiey Salem Center Sommer Wilkesville

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