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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1935

Page

2

U S Marshals to Patrol Fence for Gallipolis Dam

Gallipolis Ohio February report details a fenced site for the new dam on the Ohio River nine miles below the city. U S deputy marshals will issue passes for entrance with public allowed only on an observation platform. About 150 workers on the Ohio side with increases expected as excavation for abutments nears. Hospital and government buildings for Dravo Company rising. man hours recorded for January across locks dam and related work.

Gallipolis Ohio River United States Ohio Bank Ohio Dravo Company

Local Extension Program Ends in Gallia County

Following the publication of letters from Western Reserve University Cleveland dis claiming all knowledge of an extension school the men sponsoring enrollment in extension courses have left Gallipolis. They secured at least eight enrollments while here.

Gallipolis Western Reserve University Cleveland

Gallipolis Dam Worker Injured In Steam Incident

Paul White, a Gallipolis dam employee, is treated at Holzer Hospital for burns to the head and right shoulder suffered Monday when escaping steam seared him. Deputy probate judge Mrs. J. B. Clark, also a patient, shows improvement. Government engineer Ned Dodd recovering from surgery at the Gallipolis locks project hospital.

Gallipolis Paul White Holzer Hospital Bura J. 8. Clark Ned Dodd

Bridge Social At Mrs Allen Home In Rio Grande

Saturday evening three tables of bridge were played at Mrs L F Allen home with Miss Elizabeth Coon assisting. Miss Lucille Lucas won high score while Mrs Lora Boston had the low. Valentine themed refreshments were served. Attendees included Lucille Lucas Kathryn Smith Florence Chubbuck Marie Fowler Ben Geotting and Mesdames A D Boston Harry Anderson Kenneth Welker W Aleshire P R Lyne and the hostesses. Gallipolis issued a marriage license to Emil Corbin and Ruby Salisbury both 16 with parental consent.

Rio Grande L. F. Allen Elizabeth Coon Lucille Lucas Lora Boston Koping Kathryn Smith Florence Chubbuck Marie Fowler Bens Geotting Mesdames A. D. Boston Harry Anderson Kenneth Welker W. ©. Aleshire P. R. Lyne

Airplane Ambulance Planned for Holzer Hospital Unit

Dr. C. E. Holzer orders a convertible air ambulance plane from Waco Aircraft Company. The four seat aircraft can be quickly transformed for medical use with space for a litter and three passengers. Night flying gear includes retractable lights parachute flares radio and blind flying instruments. Based at Holver Airport Galipolis on call day and night for professional trips.

Gallipolis C. E. Holzer Holzer Hospital Waco Aircraft Company Troy Ohio Holver Airport

Auto Industry Drives Employment in U S Across Nation

The automobile sector sustains about one in eleven American workers through direct manufacturing, supplier roles, and related services, highlighting its broad economic footprint and labor demand nationwide.

United States

Rio Grande Faculty Club Entertained with Skits and Cake

Twenty six members attended the Rio Grande Faculty Club gathering at Miss Bess Geotting’s home. Miss Anna Mae Evans led a brief meeting, Miss Florence Chubbuck read a play, and a student skit followed. Prof. Dc O Clark received a birthday cake for his upcoming eightieth birthday as Colonial costumed hosts were assisted by Mina Geotting and others. Refreshments concluded the evening. Seventeen Young People Sunday School class members were hosted by Mr. George Brooks and Evan Richards at Mr. Richards home with games music and refreshments by Mrs. Dorothy Brooks and Mrs. S. E. Jenkins.

Rio Grande Bess Geotting Anna Mae Evans Florence Chubbuck Rose Eagle Dc. O. Clark Mina Geotting Marian Sharpe Mary Kerr Margaret Jones Victor Fowler Young People’s The Baptist Church George Brooks Evan Richards Dorothy Brooks 8. E. Jenkins

Slim Smith bound over on car sale charge

Ernest Slim Smith is bound over to the grand jury from Fred Milliser justice court on a 500 bond for selling a car under false pretenses. Half cash, half by Herbert Smith as surety. H B Ecker says the 1931 car trade included a sworn but erroneous rebuilt claim.

Gallipolis Ernest Slim" Smith Fred Milliser Herbert Smith H. B. Ecker Smith Ira Sewards Herschel Norman Squire Milliser Charles Sowards Ted Moore Kanauga Norman W. H. Norman O. W. Harrah Sowards

Hughes Pleads Not Guilty in Route 11 Stop Case

Miss Florence Hughes pleaded not guilty in Municipal Judge A. J. Stormont's court to failing to observe traffic signs and entering Route 11 from Fourth Street without stopping. She was fined $10 and costs after a Saturday night wreck that involved a Columbus car. Police found thirteen empty liquor bottles in Hughes' car.

Gallipolis Florence Hughes A. J. Stormont Route 11 Fourth Street Columbus Miss Hughes

Ladies Aid Meeting and Campus Concert Highlight Rio Grande

Mrs W A Lewis and Mrs Rose Eagle hosted the Ladies Aid Society with 23 participants and guests. A devotion, birthday discussion, and a talk on Japanese Women Speak were featured. A Valentine lunch followed. Friday's Community Hall concert showcased campus musical groups directed by Miss Chubbuck and Mr H C Harris with soloist Mrs A D Boston.

Rio Grande W. A. Lewis Rose Eagle Ladies Aid Society Jennie Harbour L. F. Allen May Fulton Community Hall Girls’ Glee Club Miss Chubbuck Orchestra Boys’ Glee Club H. C. Harris

FHA Officials Appoint Gallipolis Vice Chairman

George Lear of Plymate-Wagner Co becomes vice chairman of the Federal Housing Administration branch in Gallipolis. John C C McNealy chairs the executive committee with members George W Haney J E Halliday Jr George A Tabit Wayne Lutz Adolf Henke and Mrs Lola C Neal. An essay contest for students is planned to boost project interest. Housing and rooming facilities survey will be conducted from Rowlinsen's Insurance Office opposite the post office.

Gallipolis George Lear Plymate-Wagner Company Federal Housing Administration John CC. McNealy George W. Haney J. E. Halliday Jr George A. Tabit Wayne Lutz Adolf Henke Lola C. Neal Rowlinsen

Teachers Plan School Visits Across Gallia County

Gallia County teachers will visit other schools on dates starting next Friday to study work there. Substitutes will run Gallia County schools on those days, paid 3.50 for elementary and 5.00 for high schools, with state officials approving the extra cost.

Gallipolis Gallia County H. Bion Bradbury Bradbury

Tuscarawas High Defeats Strawsburg 17 to 16 in Close Game

Charmis Davis led Tuscarawas High School coached by former Rio Grande athlete to a 17 16 victory over Strawsburg High School known for county honors in B teams. Davis, son of Mr and Mrs Jenkin Davis, played on a college team under Coach Lyne and graduated in 1928. The earth age is cited as at least 1 725 000 000 years by scientists.

Tuscarawas Charmis Davis Rio Grande Strawsburg High School Charmis Jenkin Davis Lyne

The Dionne Quints Diary Entry Revealed

Ontarios Lake Nipissing district recalls a 30 below moment when Allan Roy Dafoe noted May 28 a single line Oliva Dionne S wife bore five female children in a landmark maternity case. The physician recalled the quiet entry and the world soon learned of the quintuplets.

Callander Ont Dionne

Quintuplets Triumph as Childrens Miracle in Early Life

A Canadian doctor and nurse story follows the survival of five newborn girls after premature birth. Dr Dafoe, aided by Nurse Yvonne Leroux, used rum as a stimulant to stabilize the infants, then moved them to a new hospital where their chances improved. Guardian Kent Morrison notes Dafoe’s exceptional care and dedication.

Dr. Dafoe Weil Yvonne Leroux Ken Morrison Kent Morrison Callander Ken North Bay

Chauncey Organizes Auto Mechanics Class

Chauncey and the Plains report twenty four persons enrolled Friday for an auto mechanics course organized by the Chauncey Dover Board of Education with State cooperation. CCC boys may join. sessions span three hours shop and two in class daily with Woodrow Ferrer of Chauncey Dover High School as instructor. A separate note reports a birthday dinner for Eileen Olson hosted by Mr and Mrs Peter Rankin with family present.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Board of Education CCC Woodrow Ferrer Chauncey-Dover High School Peter Rankin Eileen Olson Lawrence Grace Olson Lawrence, Jr Gerald Eileen Mary Stalder James Rankin

Chauncey Personal News and Local Visits Event

Chauncey residents report Chauncey Bessie Walters returns from Columbus due to daughter Marguerite Wingett illness and surgical operation at Mount Carmel Hospital. Visitors include Dicky Hughes with grandparents B E Carter and others from Nelsonville Crooksville and The Plains. Ladies' Aid to hold benefit dinner and supper at Church of Christ in Millfield with baked goods.

Chauncey Bessie Walters Columbus Marguerite Wingett Mount Carmel Hospital Dicky Hughes B. E. Carter J. W Lauretta Hickman Martha Ellen Nelsonville Goldie Fielder Merritt Stella Martin Crooksville

Chauncey Neighbor Surprise Party Held Saturday Night

Chauncey resident Chauncey D Jackson was surprised with a party organized by Mr and Mrs F H Staffinger. Neighbors provided piano banjo violin and guitar music. Homer Kate and Dannie Johnson Jimmie Johnson Andrew and Albert Johnson performed. Sixty eight guests were present.

Chauncey D. Jackson F. H. Staffinger Homer Kate Johnson Dannie Johnson Jimmie Johnson Andrew Albert Jackson

Sedalia Death Notice for Chauncey-Harry Pregge

Chauncey-Harry Pregge, 51, former Chauncey resident and husband of Minnie Carter Pregge, died in a Sedalia Missouri hospital after a month of business travel from Columbus. Funeral and burial were in Sedalia. He leaves wife, six year old son Paul, several siblings, and Mrs Pregge was joined by her brother Sam Carter of Buffalo New York. He was brother-in-law of B E Carter of Chauncey.

Chauncey Harry Pregge Minnie Carter Pregge Sedalia Columbus Paul

Condition Improves for Chauncey Lands After Hemorrhage

Kenneth Lands is reported improved today after an internal hemorrhage left him in serious condition at his parents home. Sunday visitors to the Lands residence include Mr. and Mrs. John Karr of Van Wert and Laura Gift of Albany along with several local couples.

Chauncey Kenneth Lands Frank Lands Lands Home John Karr van Wert John Coe, Jr Laura Gift Albany George van Meter Vere Ridge Edward Linscott Amesville

Mines Active in Chauncey District List Fifteen Units

Fifteen mines in the district are operating today including Mine No 25 at Chauncey Poston No 6 at Millfield and Hocking. Other active mines include No 69 No 219 No 267 No 68 No 10X Ohio No 1 Carbondale Luh rig Lick Run Coonville Kimberly and Black Diamond. Winds carried 25000000 worth of fertile soil from Texas to Nebraska in one year.

Chauncey Poston Millfield Hocking Ohio Carbondale Luhrig Lick Run Coonville Kimberly Black Diamond Texas Nebraska

Indian customs from Lucknow to Athens told by Rita Carper

Ohio University student Rita Carper described her native Lucknow, India, to the Athens Kiwanis Club. She compared up country royal palaces and royal dental visits to modern Lucknow with clubs, sports, and highways. She noted social changes, caste lines, Gandhi, Hindu and Muslim practices, and a milder Hocking Valley climate.

Rita Carper Lucknow Athens Ohio University Athens Kiwanis Club India Miss Carper United States Wheeling Oftio University Pi Beta Phi Sorority Great Britain United Provinces Mahatma Gandhi

Fragmentary notices and quotes from a 19th century page

Incomplete text references a self injury, a doctor, and a scene at a home. Mentions the Academy of recognition and a January date with names Malcolm H and Gilbert Parker appearing as officials.

Datosa Academy of Recognition of the Entainments Allan Malcolm H. Y. Dent Gilbert Parker Retary

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U. S Gallipolis Dam Emil Corbin Ruby Salisbury George W. Corbin Alma Salisbury Dr. Holzer Gallia Court News Rio Grande Briefs FHA DAVIS Ernest Lynn Valentine H. Erven Erven Louise de Kiriline You NEA Service Ine Doctor Dafoe Yvonne West Land Hocking Valley Isaac Wilson Wun Shoe South Cot Lincoln Member Federal Reserve System
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