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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1935

Page

5

Confectionery owner badly hurt in Jackson assault

Pete Criskos 80 owner of Sugar Bowl Confectionery in Jackson remains in serious condition at Holzer Hospital after a confrontation with William McCoy. Criskos was struck while climbing stairs outside the police station and fell, fractures reported as investigators hold McCoy in custody awaiting injury outcome.

Gallipolis Pete Criskos Jackson Holzer Hospital William McCoy Jackson County Criskos McCoy McCoy Ia

Residents Welcome David Willlame Home From Vigo Visit

Rio Grande News notes David Willlame returned home Sunday after a week with her parents at Vigo. Her father is recovering. Margaret McFarland attended a conference in Gallipolis Tuesday. Marianna Richards returned to Ohio University after visiting relatives. Priscilla White and Marie Fowler returned to school after weekend visits. Edwards installed bathroom fixtures at home. Mrs E McCarley remains seriously ill. Aleshire learns his younger brother is ill with scarlet fever in Dublin.

David Willlame Vigo Mise Margaret McFarland Gallipolis Mind Marianna Richards Ohio University Priecilla White Marie Fowler Id Edwards India E. McCarley C. Aleshire Dublin Lavate Jewett Minnie Orr Maryin Paul Orr George Pearman Lottie Hayman Muri Trussell Mary Smith Long Bottom Alice Bardin John Rose James Frank Florida Hayman Cincinnati Lloyd Leonard King Dayton McElroy Vergie Oliver Pomeroy Tom Bailey Famiy

Funeral services held for Mrs William Gleason

Funeral services were conducted this afternoon at Brush Church for Mrs William Gleason age 0 with Rev Reuben R Denney in charge. Interment followed. Surviving are two sons Frank of Vinton and Jacob of Haydenville a daughter Mrs Mary Hale plus grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Gallipolis William Gleason the Brush Church Reuben R. Denney Gleason Frank Vinton Jacob Haydenville Mary Hale

Gallipolis Scout Jam to Be Presided by Dr Kinnean

Dr G G Kinnean will preside at the Boy Scout Jam boree at the high school tonight at 7. A Court of Honor follows the Court of Review and a basketball game between patrols closes the event. Public invited.Gallipolis dam project dance honors new arrivals tonight at the Kike Hall. Committee on arrangements includes Gus Frye Charles Rathburn S S B Huntington Wayne Booth and C T Robinson.

Gallipolis G. G. Kinnean Gallipolis Dam Kike Hall Gus Frye Charles Rathburn S&s B

Plummer Trial Starts Monday at Jackson

GALLIPOLIS The murder trial of Thomas Tecumseh Plummer of Coalton is set to begin next Monday at Jackson. Plummer recovered from a bullet wound to the lung sustained in a prior incident. Guards at Holger Hospital watched over him to prevent escape as the case proceeds. Loren Fraley and Walter Linkhorn will be called to Jackson to testify.

Gallipolis Thomas Tecumseh Plummer Coalton John Steele Jackson Plummer Holger Hospital Steele Plummer Nicht Loren Fraley Walter Linkhorn

No Muzzled Dogs Allowed in Gallipolis Streets

Gallipolis city officials announced a new rabies precaution after tests in Columbus laboratories traced a rabid dog killed Sunday this city. Unmuzzled dogs found roaming streets will be shot by police. A marriage license was issued for Virgil Fade age 18 Gallipolis farmer and Marjorie Burns age 16 East Gallipolis with parental consent.

Gallipolis Wrce Adolph Henke Columbus Laboratories Henke Virgil Fade Marjorie Burns East Gallipolis CC. Burne and Oly Bade

Court orders foreclosure and spousal support actions in Gallapolis

Judge WW RR White issues default judgment of 900 in favor of Edward and Emma Jones against Wanda and Jerry Stephens and orders foreclosure of Perry Township land. In Clark vs Clark, John F. must pay 1.50 weekly child support and zero attorney fees. Kenneth Birchfield released on own recognizance under 300 bond for an overcoat theft.

Gallapolis Edward M Emma Jones Wanda Jerry Stephens WW RR White Perry Township John F. Clark Vandella Clark Kenneth Birchfield Win Clendeanio

Obituary notice for Clara Bell Winston in Bidwell

Clara Bell Winston aged four died at Bidwell Wednesday after four months of organic heart trouble. Survived by husband Caswell Winston and five children Monroe Lester Edwin of Bidwell Florence Armetead Gallipolis Route 2 Austin Columbus and one sister Mahala Jackson Bidwell. Rev. James Farris to officiate funeral at Ruck Ridge Church Friday at 2 pm with interment there.

Gallipolis Clara Bell Winston Bidwell Linge Caswell Winston Monroe Lester Edwin Plorence Armetead Austin Columbus Mahala Jackson James Farris Ruck Ridge Church

Cornelius K Buckle Former Teacher Dies at 82

Cornelius K Buckle 82 a former Gallia County school teacher died in Harrison Township at his brother J R Buckle's home. Surviving are a brother and six nieces. Funeral at Elias Wetherholt Funeral Home Friday at 2 with Rev George Sagen officiating. Buried in Mound Hill Cemetery.

Gallipolis Cornelius K .Buckle Harrison Township J. R. Buckle Gallia Academy Gallia County Stafford County Kansas Vira Jordan Bidwell Della Frances Buckle Okey Saunders Mae Shoemaker Grace Wood Elias Wetherholt George Sagen The Baptist Church Mound Hill Cemetery

Gallipolis Awards Star Route Contracts For July Start

Roy Allison wins the Gallipolis Athens run. Fred Bostic receives Gallipolis Waterloo and Mrs. Fred Kerns Gallipolis Patriot. Noah T. Clark takes Gallipolis Bladen Mercer ville route. American Legion and Auxiliary members attend a Legion Hall Valentine dinner.

Gallipolis Roy Allison Athens Fred Bostic Waterloo Fred Kerns Patriot Noah T. Clark Bladen-Mercerville American Legion and Auxiliary Legion Hall

Ohio Farmers Optimistic After Week of Instruction

Ohio State University faculty report optimism in agriculture after Farmers' Week ended February 1. Total attendance reached 6500 the largest since 1931, with wide participation including women and visitors from all Ohio counties and 16 other states. About 700 farmers enrolled in winter short courses, up sharply from last year.

Columbus Qohio Ohio State University Athens County All && Ohio Ohio Ohio State College of Agriculture

Cost Too Great Says Promoter of Macon

Washington February 4 Promoter Fred A Britten of Microns former House member and long time chairman of the House naval committee warned that the cost of building both the Akron and Macon might be too high. He noted he had favored lighter than air craft but questioned the expense.

Washington Congress Akron Macon Fred A. Britten Microns House Naval Committee

Community Notes and Local Events In Chauncey Area

Local residents report health updates visits and family gatherings with names such as Bashan Lavate Jewett Minnie Orr Maryin Orr and Paul Orr. Delaware Valley area social items include Valentine party at Chauncey and a Morristown Holiness Church cottage prayer meeting. Chauncey-Dover High School basketball teams travel to Greens Run for games Friday at seven.

Chauncey Morristown Holiness Church Henry Myers Mill Street Greens Chauncey-Dover

2,837 Doggy Debs Make Bow Wow in Canine Society

George A Wieda reflects on the Westminster Kennel Club show at Madison Square Garden with 98 breeds and 2,837 entries. He notes lavish marketing ideas likening dogs to automobiles, highlighting many breeds and the diverse exhibitors, totaling 99,122 judged entries with a 100,000 mark next year.

Debs Westminster Kennel Club Madison Square Garden Minster

Funeral services for Leander Dorr aged eight

Chauncey mourns Leander Dorr in Chauncey Church of Christ funeral service led by Gil bert Courtney. A choir from the church sang two hymns and Athens Lodge I O F conducted pallbearers as burial occurred at West Union Street Cemetery with lodge rites. Surviving are six children including Carlos Dorr Nellie Giesecke Lacey Ferrer Elmer Dorr James Dorr and Helen Brown.

Chauncey Leander Dorr Gilbert Courtney Chauncey Church of Christ Athens Lodge West Union Street Dorr Carlos F. Dorr Nellie Giesecke Columbus Lacey Ferrer Elmer H. Dorr Guthrie Center Iowa James M. Dorr Helen Brown

Audrey Shame and Betty Davis Guests at Church Class Party

Audrey Shame and Betty Davis were honored guests at a Methodist Church Class 6 party celebrating their birthdays held at Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Davies home. The evening featured games music and an overnight bag presented to Audrey Shamer. A Valentine themed refreshment course was served to the class members and guests. John Frasier Clara Allen and Raymond Allen visited Mr. and Mrs. Clarence McDonald over the weekend.

the Plains Audrey Shame Betty Davis The Methodist Church Harrison Davies Audrey Shamer Jean Hamer Esther Shamer Lucille McDonald Evelyn Ackley Wilma Yates Kathryn Grace Catherine Warner Lois Douglas Dean Nida Don Nida Orris McGee Merrill Barrows Robert McGraner Arthur Ellis Evelyn McDonald Mary Mitchel John Frasier Clara Allen Raymond Allen Clarence McDonala

Katie Clary Chauncey Taken to Mercy Hospital

Chauncey resident Katie Clary Chauncey was taken by ambulance to Mercy Hospital Columbus Tuesday night in serious condition. She was accompanied by her mother Mrs Charles Clary and sister Minnie McGrady as relatives were notified of the illness.

Chauncey Katie Clary Cole Mercy Hospital Columbus Charlies Clary Minnie McGrady Thomas

Chauncey Personal News Recap From Local Visit Snippets

Chauncey and surrounding area residents are listed as visiting, returning home, or hosting extended family. Names include Lucille Jackson, Clara Canter, Eliza Burton, John Smith, Bailey Run, Arthur Slater, Ralph McCathran, Rhoda McCathran, Annie Waymer, Delle Shaw, Charles Moser, Dora Moser, Wendell Moore, Ada Moore, Roger Moore, Richard Moore, Fred Fiske, Frank Webb, Edward Sickles, and local households in Chauncey, Columbus, Nelsonville, McDougal, New Marshfield, Athens.

Arthur Slater Murray John Slater Ralph Rhoda McCathran Columbus Annie Waymer McDougal Arthur Grace Burchfield Lower Plains Delle Shaw New Marshfield Road John Mary Ludwig Charles Dora Moser Gilbert Nelsonville Wendell Ada Moore Roger Richard Harry Bessie Moore Fred Fiske Frank Webb Athens Edward Sickles

Girl and Explorer Film Screens in Majestic

A dramatized Central America journey stars Joan Lowell and her father with sailors in a sequence of storms fights and treasure quests ending with a dramatic rescue. Also showing at Ohio Theater First National release Maybe It's Love stars Gloria Stuart and Ross Alexander in a marital romcom with a love quadrangle and family meddling.

Joan Lowell Wilds Central America Majestic Theater Joan van Corporation Gloria Stuart Ross Alexander Ohio Theater Today Alexander Gloria Phillip Reed Dorothy Dare Man Vamp

Fourteen Mines Active in Chauncey District Today

The Chauncey district reports fourteen operating mines including No. 285, No. 118, No. 68, No. 9, No. 60, No. 10X, plus Kimberly, Carbondale, Luhng, Lick Run, Salem Hollow, Ohio Wo. 1, Black Diamond, and Chauncey No. 6.

Chauncey Kimberly Carbondale Luhng Lick Run Salem Hollow Ohio Black Diamond Chauncey No

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