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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1933

Page

5

U A M District Meeting Draws 200 At Gallipolis

United American Mothers district session in Gallipolis attracts about 200 attendees from Meigs and surrounding counties. The event features reports on local orphan care, district progress, and music, with members from Pomeroy Syra, Yellowburg, Kyger and other communities attending.

Gallipolis At Middleport Io Quartet Hed the Pomeroy Syra- Juanita Yellowburg Kyger

Teachers Paid Two Consecutive Months in Gallipolis

Gallipolis Ohio February report says the board of education approved two months payroll payments. Teachers and janitors were paid for January work on Wednesday and a second month was paid today. The district will rely on the state equalization fund for the remainder of the year.

Gallipolis Board of Education

Powell couple move to rooms in Hotel Lafayette

Gallipolis reports Frank Powell and wife plan to relocate from Oak Hill apartment to rooms at the Hotel Lafayette this week. In a second note, Carter Clark of Chambersburg was fined ten dollars plus nine seventy costs after pleading guilty to intoxication before Justice Fred Milliser. he could not pay the fine.

Gallipolis Frank Powell Oak Hill Hotel Lafayette Carter Clark Chambersburg Justice of Peace Fred Milliser

Case of Simms Versus Stewart Dismissed

In Gallipolis today the common pleas court case of C. R. Simms against D. A. Stewart for money only was dismissed after the cause was settled.

Gallipolis C. R. Simms D. A. Stewart Common Pleas Court

Good Will Abounds At Bankrupt Sale

In Gallipolis on February 16 a local four-store "good will and booster" dinner followed a bankrupt stock sale. C. F. Phillips & Son Shoe Store liquidated. Harry Franks' Sons, George A. Tabit Company, the Frank Bell Shoe Company, and J. B. Halliday organized a no profit sale and hosted fellow merchants at Hotel Lafayette.

Gallipolis C. F. Phillips & Son Harry Franks’ Sons George A. Tabit Company Frank Bell Shoe Company J. B. Halliday Hotel Lafayette

Burglar Steals From Clark Home In Gallipolis

A burglar forced a window at Steve Clark’s residence at Fourth and Cedar Streets early Wednesday and grabbed about 25 dollars from Clark and his son Forest, plus their billfolds from trousers in the bathroom. Bruce Lloyd’s Fourth Avenue home was entered but nothing was taken.

Gallipolis Steve Clark Fourth Cedar Streets Clark Forest Clark Bruce Lloyd Fourth Avenue

Pair Denies Holdup in Gallipolis Trial

Trial for Charles Moore and Charles Rose on a daytime hold up charge at the J. C. Betz filling station was held before Mayor A J Stormont. Both pleaded not guilty and were committed to Gallia County on $1 000 bond each with R M Switzer as their attorney.

Gallipolis Charles Moore Charles Rose J. C. Betz A. J. Stormont Gallia County R. M. Switzer

Vernon Chapter National Honor Society Election at Gallia Academy

Gallipolis February 16. Vernon Chapter at Gallia Academy High School will elect new National Honor Society members this week with installation next Wednesday. Selection limits and criteria rest on scholarship character service and leadership. Current members include Ethel een Warden Frances Pearson and Winifred Huntington. Dr J C Massee spoke to the high school at Wednesday morning assembly.

Gallipolis Vernon Gallia Academy High School Etheleen Warden Frances Pearson Winifred Huntington J. C. Massee First Baptist Church

Cheshire Rio Grande and Centerville Cadmus Semi-Final Debates

In Gallipolis on February 16, the Gal lia County Debating League set semi finals for February 21. Cheshire High vs Rio Grande High and Centerville High vs Cadmus High were paired at the county superintendent's office. Semi final winners meet on High School Day March 16.

Cheshire Rio Grande Cadmus Centerville Gallipolis Cheshire High School

Whooping cough sweeps Kanauga as community notices spread

In Kanauga February reports show whooping cough widespread. Capt. W. E. McDade was summoned to Letart Falls for the ill Capt. W. R. Barringer. Local social updates note visits from the King and Scott families, a birthday party for Ruth Venz, and postponement of a C I C class meeting due to Charles Fife's death. Rev A S Davison to preach. Evangelistic services start at Addison M E Church Monday. Henry Spencer from Dana W Va visits family. Albert Spencer and Mrs Pullens visit in Columbus.

Kanauga W. E. McDade Letart Falls W. R. Barringer Keith King Middleport Vaughn Scott Cheshire O. C. Lewis Ray Bean Guysville Addison M. E. Church Henry Spencer Dana W. Va Albert Spencer Columbus A. W. Pullens

Opens taxi service in Gallipolis

Robert Sheets opens a taxi service with headquarters at the Libby Hotel in Gallipolis, as of February 16. The new venture marks the entry of local transport options under Sheets' operation.

Gallipolis Robert Sheets Libby Hotel

Jumping a Board Bill Arrest Shocks Gallipolis

Delmar Facemare was arrested at Shoestring Ridge on a warrant filed by R. J. Roberts for jumping a board bill. He is to be arraigned today in Gallia county officials report.

Bill-Jlumping Gallipolis Delmar Facemare

Ohio University Debating Star William Cherrington

William Cherrington a senior at Ohio University and son of Attorney and Mrs H W Cherrington is a member of the varsity negative debate team. He majors in pre law.

Gallipolis William Cherrington Ohio University H. W. Cherrington

Summer Term Scope Broadens for Ohio University Students

Ohio University cuts summer credit requirement from four sessions to three by adding a three week session after the eight week term. The program includes a field trip to Colombia and other sites with geography and geology credit, cost about 225 dollars excluding tips and shore trips. A four week course in coaching and officiating begins June 12 under Coaches Peden Trautwein and Grover with regular summer school fees.

Ohio University Colombia South America South American Mexico Pullman Bulletin Department of Physical Education Peden Trautwein Grover

Local residents treated at Holzer Hospital

Mrs William Thabet of Gallipolis was admitted to Holzer Hospital on Wednesday for observation. Discharges included John Thorniley and Walter Struck from Marietta and Mrs R E Long of Gallipolis.

Gallipolis William Thabet Holzer Hospital John Thorniley Walter Struck Marietta R. E. Long

Community Social Roundup At Local Family Homes

Flat Run residents hosted weekend visits with Davis, Woodrum, Arbaugh, and Cooley families. Birthday gathering for Ermel Arbaugh included Earl Stanley, Walter McVey, and Ermel Beckley with snacks. Townsend arrived from Columbus Tuesday evening. Leon Woodrum visited Rufus Woodrum and family Tuesday evening.

Ma Davis Irene Woodrum Lawrence Bowen Arch Arbaugh Clarence Arbaugh William Cooley Maude Weyand Kesley Leonard Ermel Arbaugh Earl Stanley Walter McVey Ermel Beckley A. T. Townsend Columbus Leon Woodrum Rufus Woodrum

Local Notes From Athens and Nearby towns

Mrs Elba Rathburn remains homebound with a dislocated ankle. Four year old Frank Jones son of the late Charles Jones died at 12 Hamilton Street last Tuesday, funeral services held at M E B Church with interment in Oak Grove Cemetery. Mrs J W Scott of Nelsonville visited her sister and family last week. Mr and Mrs Sam Baughman and Miss Michaels and Miss Chambers employed at Athens State Hospital spent Sunday with the Baughmans. Mrs Philip Hawk of Harrisonville visited relatives here. Mrs Ira Pinney of Hope and her daughter in law Mrs Pinney Jr visited Elizabeth Vansky and daughter Emma Vansky last Thursday. Miss Cleire James was in Athens Saturday. Nazarene revival services ongoing. A surprise party for Scoutmaster W S Bromley, arranged by Mrs W S Bromley and Boy Scouts, was held Monday evening.

Elba Rathburn Frank Jones Charles Jones Hamilton M. EB Oak Grove Cemetery J. W. Scott Nelsonville James Molihan Sam Baughman Michaels Chambers Athens State Hospital Baughman Philip Hawk Harrisonville Albert Pinney Ira Pinney, Jr Hope Elizabeth Vansky Emma Vansky Cleire James Athens Nazarene W.S. Bromley Boy Scouts W. S. Bromley

Temple of Truth Houses World’s Largest Bible in L A Church

In Los Angeles a new church, the Temple of Truth, centers on a monumental Bible built to be the world’s largest. The structure, though weeks old, claims to be among the nation’s most interesting churches and houses the oversized holy book as its focal point.

Los Angeles Temple of Truth Louis Waynal

Baking Ham Virginia Style and a Hungarian Bible project

Directions for baking a Virginia style ham with cloves mustard sugar and crumbs are given along with a note that Louis Waynal a 61 year old Hungarian cabinet maker built and funded a church around a massive Bible he hand stamped weighing 1094 pounds and valued at 10000. Waynal hosts tours for 170 congregants and visitors.

Louis Waynal Waynal Waynar Hoe Waynai

Astrological Forecast Warns of Tension and Opportunity

The forecast warns of friction at work and urges restraint in sharp speech to avoid jeopardizing progress. It notes potential advantages from authority figures and targets a birthday year of benefit with their aid. Notable nativity: Josephine Daskin, writer.

Guardian named for Leonard children in Cheshire

Ruth Leist appointed by Judge J. B. Clark as guardian of Lois Doris Marguarite Clarence and Ardyce Leonard minor children of D. C. and Rachel Leonard of Cheshire on Wednesday in Gallipolis.

Gallipolis Ruth Leist J. 8. Clark Lois Doris Marguarite Clarence Ardyce Leonard D. C Rachel Leonard Cheshire

Man finds relief from constipation with Kellogg's All-Bran

A 70 year old Jacksonville resident writes that forty years of laxatives ended after using Kellogg's All-Bran. He credits bulk and vitamin B for easing digestion, allowing him to eat freely with no constipation. He notes two tablespoonfuls daily and urges medical consultation if not relieved.

Kellogg Battle Creek

What To Do With That Christmas Tree in Front of Court

Athens residents propose a Washington Birthday play enacting the cherry tree scene. A youthful actor would portray the tree felling in the courthouse courtyard, with dialogue between George and his father. Plan aims to entertain while avoiding harm to the Grecian statue at the fountain.

Athens Washington George

Carl Beasley to Speak at Ohio University Commerce Club

Carl Beasley will address the February meeting of the Commerce Club of Ohio University. The event aims to discuss industry trends and campus business initiatives.

Commerce Club of Ohio University

Beasley to Speak on Groceries Wholesaling at Ewing Hall

On Tuesday evening February 28 at 7 in Room 301 Ewing Hall Carl H Beasley of the F J Beasley Milling and Grocery Company Athens will address a talk on Wholesaling of Groceries.

Ewing Hall Carl H. Beasley F. J. Beasley Milling and Grocery Company of Athens Beasley

Health Means Charm and Happiness Appeal

An advertisement touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a tonic for energy and vitality. It claims clearer skin, happier mood, and social appeal for active women, noting that 98 out of 100 report benefit.

Lydia E. Pinkham

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