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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1935

Page

7

Erosion Control Camp Enrollees Work on Rad Road Projects

In Gallia County CCC enrollees work on road erosion control and drainage steps. Aiming to prevent gullies and stabilize banks, the program plans to halt heavy erosion by constructing dams and plant removal as needed. A team from Camp Athens arrives tonight to assist. Local injuries reported include Joseph Wilson with a broken arm. he is receiving care at Holzer hospital.

Ccc C- Walker Ohio Gallia Joseph Wilson Holzer Gallipolis Toppers Plains Pia Lyt Ohio

Local moves listed for residents on Second Avenue

Mrs L. Ei Y moved Thursday to a home at the corner of Streets near E. W. filing a home at 744 HA. Cardwell will move into 16 Second Ave Saturday. Dr J G Webster, formerly in the Higgins property, will supervise work as Higgins moves into the house on Court double.

Elizabeth Grover 72 Dies at Home in Gallia County

Mrs. Elizabeth Irwin Grover 72 widow of stockman and farmer and mother of the next Gallia County deputy auditor died at her home between Porter and Vinton after a period of illness. Surviving are son Ray and four daughters including Mrs. Emmett Keeler who takes office as deputy auditor in March. Funeral at Clarks Chapel Christian Church conducted by Rev. Edgar Ewing with burial in the same cemetery. Pallbearers include four sons-in-law and the nephew Max Eno.

Gallipolis Elizabeth Irwin Gallia County Porter Vinton A. M. “Bub” Grover Ray Edgar Ewing Homer Matthews Clair Jones John Matthews Emmett Keeler Max Eno

Ishier s Dice and Be Modate Farmers

The fragment shows garbled OCR text mentioning Ishier s Dice and farmers. Details are unclear. no full event, date, or organization can be identified. The readable parts suggest agricultural references but lack concrete facts to summarize.

Ministers To Honor February Greats in Gallipolis

Gallipolis ministers plan tributes to Abraham Lincoln and George Washington as their birthdays fall in February. The Grace M E Church will feature sermons on Christian National Leaders and Rest After Toil, with junior sermons on Washington and the boy who ran away. The Presbyterian Church hosts Looking Upward, a Young People’s Forum on Washington, and a high school group led by E E Higgins. Susanne Lupton will portray Washington at 7 pm, and the Social Circle meets Wednesday at Mrs. John Moats’s home. The high school dramatic club performs Folks midweek, and a chicken pie supper is served Friday. The Baptist Church features The Next Step and Others To Be Saved, with the B Y P U in charge of the evening worship. Merrill and Cass Kerr from Athens visit the bedside of their father C W Kerr, now critically ill.

H. H. Wilbur Grace M. E. Church George Washington L. W. Gishler Presbyterian Church E. E. Higgins Susanne Lupton John Moats George Sagen Baptist Church

Married women praised as best school teachers in Edmonton

In a convention in Edmonton Alberta teachers voted that married women make the best teachers because they are not out socializing six nights a week. They argued single teachers are prone to leave mid term to marry and quit teaching.

Edmonton Alberta

Prosecutor Dilatush Praised for Impartiality in Warren County

Lebanon reports C Donald Dilatush age 38 begins his thirteenth year as Warren County prosecutor. He attributes continued success to friendship and fair governance rather than politics. Dilatush led the ticket with large majorities, winning seven elections amid GOP losses. He has prosecuted over 400 cases across six terms.

Lebanon Warren County See Donald Dilatush Dilatush

Ohio FERA projects approved in Athens and Carmel Roads

Columbus reports FERA projects approved in Ohio by counties. Athens will receive 8,048 dollars to upgrade two miles of the Broadwell Utley Road and 2,269 dollars to upgrade three miles of the Carmel Road from Utley to Route 8.

Columbus FERA Ohio Athens Broadwell-Utley M! Carmel Utley

Bunker Hill Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Mildred Cain of Darwin and Pauline Thoma hosted guests on Wednesday. Numerous residents and relatives visited across Dana Welker Beal Kingsbury Albany Pomeroy and Nease Settlement for church services quilting and Sunday gatherings.

Mildred Cain Darwin Pauline Thoma Ernest Smith Philip Heilman Mae Smith Herman Will Peach Fork W. PD. Smith Dana Houdashelt Milton Nease Settlement Christian Endeavor Thoma Will Smith Mr. Smith Light Edward Reuter Charles Bull Run Dana Welker Evan Genheimer Albany H. H. Genheimer Jack Howett Everett Howett Canada Georgia Thoma Beal Kingsbury Edith Genheimer W LD Thoma J. J. Will Maggie Reuter Adam Mbersbach Pomeroy Dave Welker Carrol Welker George Thoma Ollie Will Thoma

Union Miners Picket Oak Grove Mine Over NRA Code Violations

In Coshocton Ohio February 15 unions formed a morning picket line at the Oak Grove Mine to protest alleged NRA code violations by non union workers. No violence occurred as officials vowed to keep the demonstration going. Similar protests took place at nearby smaller mines amid reports of intimidation by a gun owner. More than 70 percent of new cars sold this year will feature safety glass in all windows.

Coshocton Oak Grove

Portland Aid Group Meets Wednesday at Home of Mrs. Deems

The Portland Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs. Thamas Deems home Wednesday afternoon. Attendance was large and refreshments were served. Rev. Clarey, previously homebound for health, is reported to be recovering. Other local notes mention visits and family news from Henderson and Parkersburg, and a gas well drilled on the Ira Price farm.

Portland ME Ladies Aid Society Thamas Deems Clarey Albert Price Harry Adama Charleston Albert Prices Parkersburg Clavey Pomeroy Ira Price Abner Price

Cars five million seven year old now in operation

Figures indicate at least five million vehicles seven years old are currently in operation.

Hauptmann Witnesses Charged With Perjury

Hunterdon County prosecutor Anthony M. Mauck Jr said that alleged perjury by at least four defense witnesses in the Hauptmann murder trial would be presented to the Grand Jury next week. He noted the action depends on his Florida vacation plans.

Flemington N. J Anthony M. Mauck Hunterdon County Hauptmann Florida

Increased tariff demand on matches and glassware exports

Senators Neely and Bulkley urged President Roosevelt to impose higher tariffs or an embargo on imports of matches and glassware from Japan Russia and Belgium. The two Democratic lawmakers pressed the proposal in Washington on February 15 seeking protection for domestic industries.

Washington Japan Russia Belgium Roosevelt Neely West Virginia Bulkley Ohio

Founders Day meeting at Carpenter PTA Friday night

The Carpenter Columbia Parent Teacher Association will meet Friday night February 15 to celebrate Founder's Day. Lucy Dye will read a story titled The Life of Lincoln. A 24 piece toy orchestra will perform Le Secret and Perouette. Betty Cooper will read the orchestra. The teachers have planned a surprise for everyone.

Carpenter Columbia Parent Teacher Association Lucy Dye Lincoln Perouette Betty Cooper

Safety laws for motorists take effect in 21 states and eight provinces

New safety-responsibility rules are now active across 21 states in the United States and eight Canadian provinces. The measures shift financial responsibility requirements and enforcement for traffic incidents, aiming to strengthen accountability and driver protection.

States

Ovaltine Promoted as Sleep Aid and Nutritious tonic

Ovaltine is advertised as a delicious pure food concentrate to use with hot milk before bed. It is claimed to promote sound sleep, increase strength, and energy the next day, with over 20,000 physicians approving its use for children, nursing mothers, convalescents, and the aged.

QCQ Datas Liberal Trust

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