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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1934
Page
2
POMEROY Feb 19 Local CWA officials say projects in Pomeroy and Middleport will be completed despite weekly employment reductions. Civic leaders fear villages cannot finance completion if CWA work stops now. In Pomeroy a river bank parking lot and wall extension face uncertain futures.
W F Schoen kein owner of a local harness and feather store was seriously injured Saturday night when he fell from the high wall in front of his home at 163 Mulberry Avenue. X rays showed fractures of his right arm and right leg at the shoulder and hip joints. Clarence Carr was taken to Holzer Hospital for surgery and is reported recovering. Other Meigs County residents face hospital stays and ongoing health concerns as relatives travel for care and updates.
Mrs Earl Reed age 4 died Sunday morning at her Ryger home. Formerly Lena Rathburn of Dexter she was mother of six children aged six to nineteen. She leaves husband and relatives. Funeral Tuesday at 1 pm from Dexter Church with burial nearby.
Feb 19 report from Bon Middleport states Mr and Mrs Clyde Battin announce the birth of a son Sunday at Holzer Hospital in Gallipolia. Grandparents include Mr and Mrs Frank Pendergrass of Killarney West Virginia and Mrs Emma Battin of Athens. Father is football coach at Middleport High School.
An unhealthy sales pitch promises rapid relief from high blood pressure with no payment unless improvement occurs. The ad urges readers to write Dr Heyes Association in Kansas City Missouri for a trial, claiming immediate results and cancellation if not improved.
Seven teen members of the Simpson M E Sunday School were honored for perfect attendance over the year. Four are siblings of the Vaughan family, including Bob Vaughan and Mary Katharine Vaughan, Burne Vaughan, and Frankie Vaughan. Other honorees include H V Cari, Mrs Sally Burton, Mrs Cora Denny, Mrs Blanche Roller, Donald Leifheit, Ora Mae Burton, Geraldine Gaynor, Reta Gaynor, Earl Kenny, Ernest Van Ingwagen, Nettle Sinclair, and Marjorie Leifheit Wolf.
Mrs. F A Mackin aged 57 died Saturday night at her South Second Avenue home from acute indigestion and complications. A lifelong Middleport resident, she was formerly Miss Mary O Leary and worked as a post office clerk. Survived by husband F A Mackin five children sisters and brothers nine relatives. Funeral from Sacred Heart Church in Pomeroy likely Tuesday morning.
Bradbury notes include Maria Dodsom injured years ago by a car and now housebound. Mr and Mrs Mark Stahl Bailey Run visited with Louise Evans, Rev O W Williams preached here twice. Sewer storm affected attendance at local schools with 90 percent at Bradbury and eighty at Bradford. A Lo Hycell, Messenger writer, recovers from a cold. Marvin Austin and infant joined Mr and Mrs Albert Deweese during several days.
Word from Dr. L A Thomas states he underwent a surgical operation at Molser hospital in Gallipolis Thursday and is improving with his condition satisfactory. Mr and Mrs Griff M Lewis of Columbus came Thursday due to the doctor illness. Mrs Lewis returned to Columbus with her brother in law and elder Mr and Mrs Harry Probst who went to Dayton after visiting here.
George Spenacie Bedford Township farmer died early Sunday. He is survived by his aged wife and foster son Lewis Thompson and other relatives. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 2 PM at Bunker Hill Church with burial in Bunker Hill Cemetery.
Bradbury notes a Friday evening benefit play by the parent teacher association titled The Last Daye of Skule to raise funds for the group. A baby died shortly after birth, with burial in Bradford Cemetery, and the mother remained seriously ill. Local youths attended an old fiddlers contest in Charleston, as Dana Tracy and Shannon Russell visited Pom ery.
Frank H. Johnston recounts Meigs Kinshuta District scouting history and highlights recent events. The 1934 Kootaga Area meeting, Scoutmaster recognition dinner, and council session drew 350 attendees led by Emmett Lambert and local leaders. Troop 41 advances plans, a Court of Honor, and a clothing drive align with Roosevelt's Good Turn.
At a Middleport meeting Friday night the local Modern Woodmen of America camps joined to form a larger chapter. Middleport officers elected earlier in the year were kept to lead the consolidated group, which will meet in the hall on Second Street under district manager H. B. Pickett’s leadership.
Middleport residents Nan Moore and daughter Eli sabeth along with Mrs. Dwight Kim, Mary Root and Ruth Drake spent Saturday in Parkersburg West Virginia. Columbus visitor Mrs. J G Holter over the weekend visiting Mr and Mrs H B Cook. Debert Pauley called here Saturday night for the death of her mother Mrs F A Mackin. Emma Wattin of Athens visiting Clyde Rat tin in Gravel Hill. Teachers Helen Beeson and Christine Grant visited relatives. William Mayer returned for weekend from Columbia business college. Local residents Grogan Roush Clark Russell returned to Toledo after visits. C B Vance and family in Gallipolis for nephew Delmar Badrill in hospital. C W Stewart family from Maggie WV rented Humphrey Cottage and plan to move here next Thu or Fri. Harry Hysell ill but improving. C P Bradbury and family in Zanesville for the day. Don Allen and wife moved into new brick house there.
Syracuse Mrs. Lillian Moore and daughter visited Athens with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Frost. Mrs. John Youell of Beards Fork W Va visited her brother Claude Quillen. A E Williams, Columbus resident, is at home here. Grace and Mildred Winebrunner hosted their Sunday School class Friday. Herman Lovett recovers from illness. Mrs. David Scott returns from Gallipolis hospital after pneumonia. Mrs. Fannie Guinther and children and Mrs. Daniel Griffith attended the funeral of Guy Stroud aged eight who drowned skating in Pratt W Va. Mr. and Mrs. A E Wingett of Racine and Virginia Thompson were guests of J E Chariton family. Mrs. Curt Lallance returns from Parkersburg after visiting her children Carl and family.
Alfred Lloyd Van Nest, an Ohio University student, spent the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Gus Van Nest near Tuppers Plains. Mrs. John Barnhill is mentioned in connection with local social notes. Mrs. Anna Koehler is homebound after a fall. Harteel Windling and family visited Mrs. Ide Atherton on Thursday evening. Norwood Knight and son joined Mrs. Herbert Dixon, Mrs. Vern Shumway, and Mrs. Dana Swarts in Athens on Thursday. Mrs. J. M. Bentz traveled to Pomeroy on business Monday.
Mr and Mrs Sterling Sweazy hosted a Wednesday night shower for their daughter Mrs Charles Shultz Jr with a plate lunch and former classmates assisting. Eloise Stedman and Beulah Coe visited Logan. births noted for Howard Bateman and Virgil Emerich families. Cotton King Minstrel Revue to repeat Feb 28 at the gym with music and dancing.
Eye and ear clinics for school children will be held this week in Gallia County Schools by Miss Griffiths of the state department of education and Miss Sears of the Ohio Commission for the Blind. Clinics will be at Cadmus Tuesday morning Bidwell Tuesday afternoon and Mercerville Wednesday morning.
Gallipolis reports the Ohio River at about 3.5 feet on Sunday with a nearly clear water surface and new ice forming. The shallow level and ice buildup affect local river activity and crossings.
Painting of the interiors of all Middleport school buildings and home economics rooms is finished. The work, a Civil Works Administration project, leaves all schools in good repair. Pending weather, outside painting and gymnasium and fence around the high school athletic field will follow.
In Middleport on Grant Street the Busy Bee Class met at Mrs. L L Lyons home with assistants Mrs. Leroy Lyons and Mrs. Lawrence Bing. New officers took duties for the year as retiring president Mrs Harry Houdashelt gave a farewell talk and incoming president Mrs Paul Leonard welcomed members. A brief program followed with Mrs Charles Wise Jr and Mrs Rose Wise participating. Two captains were appointed to lead activities for two months, Mrs Gerald Rice and Mrs Virgil Edwards.
Racine society items note Mr and Mrs Clarence Bragg and family visiting Burr Oak. Miss Rose Marie Nease of Pomeroy visited Mr and Mrs Dale Lee. Mrs E C Hardin spent Friday to Sunday with sister Mrs Foster Farley in Marietta. Mrs Virgie Turner and family from Columbus were Sunday guests at Mrs Mary Turner’s home.
Wallace Gibson a 17 year old orphan from Mullens Wyoming County West Virginia found a home Saturday afternoon with farmer Sam Altman in Gallipolis R D 2. J M Ripley mission superintendent and Deputy Sheriff Howard Gates arranged the placement. Gibson had traveled four weeks since his father's death and sought clothing and food at the Gallipolis Union Mission after sleeping in abandoned shacks during cold nights.
Two Nelsonville couples were issued marriage licenses in probate court in Gallipolis. Lewis Erb and Daisy Sapp, both residents of Nelsonville, and Ralph Williams and Margaret Smothers of Gallipolis were united in marriage by Rev. Shifflet of Point Pleasant West Virginia.
Vernon White of near Bulaville was bound over to the grand jury on a charge of shooting Charles Cover with intent to kill. He pleaded not guilty and waived examination. Bond was set at 400. failure to post Bond led to commitment to Gallia County Jail.
Evan J. Davis is appointed administrator in probate court for Lagzie Davis estate. An authenticated copy of the will of Hugh Martindale has been issued.
Gallipolis Ohio February 10 A ten acre farm in Green Township brought 1400 dollars at sheriff sale in the Midland Mutual Life Insurance Company versus J G Greenseal et al case with the plaintiff purchaser.
The article describes a fashionable afternoon dress featuring a flattering collar and revers, a surplice bodice, and slender sleeves. It emphasizes a graceful silhouette and suggests fabrics like crepe or new sheers to enhance the martini-like look.
State Senator John A. Lloyd of Portsmouth and Representative V. J. Niday are invited to address Gallia County citizens on securing federal aid for Southeastern Ohio schools. The March 3 meeting at the Gallia Court House follows a preliminary session led by the American Legion with educators ministers and community groups in attendance. Plans cited would fund 40 dollars per elementary pupil and 67 dollars per high school student, though far from covering needs.
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Clyde Battyn of Middleport at Holzer Hospital Sunday morning. Mr Battyn serves as coach at Middleport High School.
The Gallipoli community mark a birthday anniversary for Prof C Clark at Island View on Sunday. Attendees included Mrs Ed Myers and Corrinna C Davis as well as several local couples and a Miss Alma McCormick. Funeral services for a relative are noted for Huntington, with arranged rites at 10 o'clock.
Gallipolis February 9 Carter fourteen of Oak Hill was to Holzer Hospital for Sunday operation today with W R Pleasant and Mrs Frank Holt in the city assisting.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions false teeth and a product like Pasteeth with a druggist. It references a bold firm gummy party and slipping teeth, but specifics are unreadable. The text lacks clear people, places, dates, or organizations to identify a full news item.
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