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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1934

Page

2

Greatest Song Leader to Help Union Mission Program

Harry D. Clark described by Billy Sunday as the greatest song leader in America will assist Rev. Pat Withrow of the Charleston Union Mission in a program Monday night at the Grace M. E. Church under the Gallipolis Union Mission. Clark leads with the Billy Sunday campaign now sponsored in Charleston.

Gallipolis Harry D. Clark Billy Sunday America Pat Withrow Charleston Union Mission Grace M. EB

Blazer Announces Candidacy for Third Term as County Commissioner

Gallipolis reports Peter Blazer of Green Township a Republican announces renomination for a third term as county commissioner at the August primary. One seat will be filled this year and Blazer is the first major candidate to declare.

Gallipolis Peter Blazer Green Township Blazer

Ohio liquor supervisor reviews Gallipolis store sites

L. J. Adams district supervisor of Ohio liquor stores visited Gallipolis on Thursday to inspect four potential locations for a new store and plans to recommend a site to the Ohio Liquor Commission.

Gallipolis L. J. Adams Ohio Liquor Stores Ohio Liquor Commission

Mrs Elizabeth Biddie and Joan Halliday Return From Miami Trip

Mrs Elizabeth Biddie and her daughter Mrs Joan Halliday came back yesterday after a month long visit in Miami Florida. They were greeted at home by relatives and friends who extended warm welcome.

Elizabeth Biddie Joan Halliday Miami Fla

River Notes from Gallipolis On Ohio River Stage

The Ohio River at Gallipolis stood at 9 feet the highest in over two weeks with little ice. The Steamer A. C. Ingersoll completed Roiler boiler tests and left for Huntington West Virginia after new boilers from Acme Boiler Shop. The Henry Yeiser Jr carried 17 barges of coal to Cincinnati while the Joe Cook moved upriver toward Kanawha with empties.

Gallipolis Ohio River Roiler A. C. Ingersoll Huntington W. Va Acme Henry Yeiser, Jr Cincinnati Joe Cook Kanawha River

Gallia County Boards Seek Blank Loan Funds

Gallia County school boards planned to receive blanks this weekend to apply for loan money to cover current expenses for the 1933 34 school year until January.

Gallipolis Gallia County

Estate of Lafayette Gaston Leaves Inheritance to Wife

The estate of Lafayette Gaston of Gallipolis amounts to 99 723.72 with 724 inheritance tax paid. The estate was left to his wife.

Gallipolis Eatate Lafayette Gaston

Bridge Club Meets for Dinner and Card Game

Mrs G A Mack entertained eight members of her bridge club at 6 o'clock dinner and bridge at the Hotel Libby Thursday night in a Washington's Birthday themed gathering. Mrs H W Wetterholt will host about 200 members of the Fort nightly Club in the hotel dining room Friday night.

Ner Bridge Gallipolis G. A. Mack Libby Washington H. W. Wetterholt

CWA Traffic Check in Ohio Now Being Made

Columbus reports full cooperation of the State Highway Department in the CWA traffic survey. Highway engineers will advise on technical matters. The study assesses street and highway hazards to promote safety and align with statewide accident analysis and remedial actions.

Ohio Columbus State Highway Department Highway Department

Hillsboro Publisher Addresses Students

Granville Barrere editor and publisher of the Hillsboro News Herald spoke to Ohio University journalism students at the Colonial Hotel about his 26 years in the business. He urged impartial reporting and warned against favoritism, emphasizing community interests over individuals or groups. Reporter Robert H. Boulevar accompanied him. Edson Hoyt chaired.

Granville Barrere Hillsboro Edson Hoyt Sigma Delta Chi

Hospital Admissions and Dismissals at Holzer Hospital

Mrs. Carl Weese of Syracuse was admitted Thursday for a minor operation at Holzer Hospital. Rupert Garnes of Gallipolis underwent an operation yesterday. Dismissed were James Stewart, 50, transient, admitted two weeks ago for frozen feet treatment, and Foster Champer of Gallipolis.

Gallipolis Carl Weese Syracuse Holzer Hospital Rupert Garnes James Stewart Foster Champer

Famed composer Edward Elgar dies at 76

London Feb 23 Sir Edward Elgar renowned composer of the King's music died today at age 76. He achieved world fame for his orchestral and choral works and served as a leading figure in British music.

London U.R Sir Edward Elgar

Washington Co Oil Men To Hear Fame

Washington County oil and gas operators plan a county-wide organization at a mass meeting tonight at 7 30 in the court house assembly room. E J Mildren will be temporary chairman. A E Faine of New Straitsville a leading operator in the Central States and NRA oil group will speak and advise. He recently was in Washington and will give the latest on the effort.

Court House E. J. Mildren A. E. Faine New Straitsville Central States NRA Washington

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