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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1935
Page
3
An ordinance enacted to enforce strict closing hours for alcohol sales in Gallipolis. The measure sets a 10 p.m. closing time on weekdays and 0 a.m. on certain nights. It specifies patrols and enforcement at corners Second and State and Third and State.
In Gallia County Pomona Grange held a meeting at George's Creek to review work on the 1934 contest. Notables present included D. Mossman of Springfield and Mrs Helen Mills with Esta Vollborn, Denver Miller, and R. R. Star deputy state master.
Vandella Clark seeks temporary custody of her child in a cross petition against John F Clark. The suit requests child support and mentions mortgage payments and related orders. Details of names and ages appear amid scattered fragments from Gallipolis and Bladen region records.
Fragmentary notice touts Ada Tablets from Cline Pharmacy as a treatment for stomach acidity and indigestion. The message hints at stomach pains and digestive relief but provides no clear usage details or dosage.
Gallipolis police report two men claiming to run a Western Reserve University extension course here. WRU official says no affiliation or authority for any such program and warns they are misrepresenting the university. Local girls were told the course would cost 60 dollars with a 10 dollar down payment.
The Rio Grande team travels to Pikeville Kentucky Saturday to face Pikeville State Normal. On February 14 they host Mountain State Business School from Parkersburg in a home game. Local social notes report visits and events including Mrs Hoyt Parker and Miss Elizabeth Coon.
Senator Huey Long, alarmed by a reported murder conspiracy, suspends further hearings into the plot as guards stand watch. The action follows warnings of danger and ongoing security measures surrounding the senator.
Gallia County Commissioners held a meeting assigning no further road system transfers, rejecting Edward Mayo's blind relief application, and approving bonds for auditor E. D. Keller and the Children's Home annual report. County Surveyor Farnom Haskins was tasked to propose Public Works projects with state PWA input.
Thomas Comer files for divorce from Janie Comer in Common Pleas Court with custody of son Claude. He alleges marriage in 1913 and four children, citing gross neglect and infidelity.
The Gallia County Corn-Hog Control Association will meet in the Gallia County courthouse on Friday February 8 at 1 30 PM. H E Shaver president will preside with opening remarks followed by talks on economic importance of the 1935 program by County Agent R R Starbuck and contract comparisons by Co W Hammans. Conducting the 1935 signup in Gallia County will be described by M E Gatewood secretary.
Mrs Flora L Brinker 67 wife of George W Brinker master of Pomona Grange Gallia County Addison merchant died at home Monday after four weeks illness with bronchial pneumonia Survived by husband three children Gaius George J Stanford all Addison and sister Mrs Nina Pickens Letart WV She was a Lutheran Church member.
Mrs Virgil Martin hosted the Needleworkers Club at her Second Avenue home Monday night. Ed Stevenson and Farnom Haskins visited relatives in Oak Hill. The Presbyter ian Church Service Club met to discuss success of a baked ham supper. Emma Lou Swartz married Charlies Swartz in Harrisburg and left for a Florida wedding trip.
Celia Brown widow of Frank Brown was recommended as matron of the Children’s Home at a board meeting held at Mrs. Boyd Thomas’s home. Wilson Blazer, the home’s superintendent, announced the nomination. Brown is cousin to the late Mrs. Wilson Blazer, former matron. Trustees listed are Mrs. Thomas, Miss Eula Williams, James Sims, Elza Rupe and Peter Berger.
Epworth League held Sunday night activities after the usual exercises. Miss Helen Burnett received a surprise birthday party and dinner Friday at the Garter home with 23 attendees. Other notes update visits and travel plans of local residents and Founders Day at the PTA.
Mr and Mrs Harold Lewis relocated from Booth Second Avenue to a cottage on Railroad Street. Mr and Mrs R C Voss of Chillicothe arrived Sunday to visit Mrs Ella Daniels of Gravel Hill. Mrs Voss plans to stay a week while Mr Voss returned to Chillicothe Sunday evening.
Glouster district notes schedule Chauncey Dover teams vs Jacksonville Trimble on the high school court at 7 30. In recent Chauncey Dover games JT girls won and JT boys lost on the same court. A Bulstron infant died hours after birth burial held at Glouster Cemetery. Aerie visiting committee attended a meeting in Pomeroy.
Loyal Daughters of the Church of Christ will meet Wednesday night at the home of Mrs. Errett Shepard on Walnut Hill. Business of importance will come up for discussion.
Mr and Mrs Melvin Murphy purchased the William Miller residence on Summit Street in Athens at a sheriff sale Monday for 1010 dollars, with the property appraised at 1000. They will occupy the residence as their home.
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the ME Church will gather at Mrs. Thomas W Figiey's Spring Street home on Wednesday at 2 o'clock for a meeting and social.
Revival services at the M. P. Church on Richland Avenue continue as pastor Rev Ray Huff announces meetings will run until February 10. Mrs. W. W. Hinshaw will preach Thursday night. Cottage prayer meetings are set for 10:30 AM at the homes of Mrs John Ator Mrs Arthur Vore and Mrs George Crodlebaugh this week.
Gladys Jenkins of Nelsonville spent the week end with her parents Mr and Mrs Dan Bateman. Mr and Mrs Marry Farmer and Mr and Mrs Lowell Camp were in Nelsonville Wednesday. Mrs Mabel Lowers has been visiting relatives in Carbon Hill. Mrs Dora Potter spent Sunday afternoon with relatives in New Town. John Potter attended a McKinley Republican Club meeting in Logan recently. Mr and Mrs Lee Denny visited relatives in Middleport Sunday. Mrs Margaret Cook and daughter Sandra of Murray City spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs Joshua Matheny.
The GLOUSTER Orph an Class of the M. E. Sunday School met Monday at the home of Mrs. B F Davia in Hollister with hostesses Mrs. John 8 Blower and Mrs. Clyde Mason assisting. A Valentine Day display set the tone for the evening as members including Violet Richey Dorothy DeLong Fern Sadosky Mary Rogers Hettie Thomas Irene Sharlike Ghija Bell Harriett Snyder Pauline Gamwell Pauline Brown Maxine Johnston Kathryn Angle Macatawa Bulloch Phyllis Roberts Norma Jones Lillian Lehew Irene Williams Elaine Richardson Clara Morris Dorothy Howard Mae Losey Ethel Bailey and others gathered.
Mrs Anna Brown colored, 62, died at her home in No 6 addition Sunday at 2 10 PM after two years of illness. She was married twice. first husband Andrew Johnson died in Middleport about 42 years ago and second husband William Brown died in Cincinnati in 1917. Survived by two sons Homer John son and Clifford Johnson and three grandchildren Georgia Johnson Esta Mae Johnson Arvenna Johnson. Funeral at First Baptist Church Thursday at 1 30 PM with Rev David P Morris. Burial in Glouster Cemetery.
Chesterhill Ohio February meeting of the W C T U held at Mrs Bessie Schofields featured a Temperance Education Day program. Fourteen members and one guest, Mrs Georgia Ferguson, attended with refreshments served. Nearby visits include Tulea Oklahoma and Williamstown connections. town news covers illnesses recoveries and local events through Chesterhill and Amesville.
Ohio’s new bank superintendent Samuel H. Squire says state banks are stronger than ever. He cites a Dec 31 1934 call showing $96,952,000 growth in resources and $90,453,423 rise in deposits across 406 state supervised banks, claiming restored public confidence and an improved 1935 outlook.
Harry A. Mettler, attorney for the Athens County Home Owners Loan Corporation, is named solicitor for the city of Nelsonville to succeed Preston Thompson. He will divide his time between Athens and Nelsonville, spending part of each day in his practice and has assumed duties as Nelsonville city solicitor.
Bradbury Ben Bally, a local dairyman, is recovering after a serious illness. Mrs. Marion Maguire aids her sister Mrs. Homer Hysell of Breezy Heights. Holdship Archer visited Pomersy on business. Lee Maguire of Cooks Gap visited Marion Friday. The dog warden visited Bradbury and several dogs are missing. Mrs. A W Smith visits with Mrs. Harvey Russell and Mrs. Lew Moore in Middlesport. William Russell’s child is improving. Mr. and Mrs. Shaw Russell have recovered. James Russell injured in No. 16 minute is recovering and Fd Gilkey has returned to work. Clifford Jacoba and Mildred Wiggins wed this week. a home belting and show were held. They will live with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Beach.
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