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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1935

Page

2

Wings in the Dark and The Man Who Reclaimed His Head at Local Theaters

Paramount presents Wings in the Dark with Myrna Loy and Cary Grant as aerial lovers. The Ohio Theater screens The Man Who Reclaimed His Head starring Claude Rains with Joan Bennett and Lionel Atwill, adapted from the stage play by Jean Bart.

Claude Rains Ohio Paramount Majestic Theater Myrna Loy Cary Grant Mies Loy Grant Universal Ohio Theater Rains Joan Bennett Lionel Atwill Baby Jane Atwin Jean Bart Longacre Theater New York

Girl Scout Leaders' Training Course Under Way

Nelsonville Albany and Athens representatives attended the first session of the Girl Scout Leaders Training Course in Athens. The group of 16 will meet Saturdays 2 to 4 pm and Wednesdays 7:30 to 9 pm, with future sessions planned to cover Tenderfoot material and tailored by experience and needs. Mrs C L Jones welcomed guests. Mrs H A Elkins and Mrs J W Long hosted. Miss Charlotte LaTourette led the meeting.

Nelsonville Albany Athens Athens Girl Scouts Chamber of Commerce C. L. Jones Mra. H. A. Elkins J. W. Long Personnel and Training Committee Mien Charlotte LaTourette

High School Debaters to Meet Newark on Monday

Athens High School will host the Newark negative and affirmative teams Monday afternoon for the first debate in the eliminations. If Athens wins, they advance to the semi finals on March 11. The probable lineup includes Betty Hoyt McCoy Stephen Fuller and Harry Entwistle per Coach Cage Roberts.

Athens High School Newark Athens Betty Hoyt McCoy Stephen Fuller Harry Entwistle Cage Roberts

Astrological Forecast for a Turbulent Day

The Stars Say foresees a day of great activity and possible commotion driven by lunar and planetary aspects. Progress toward ambitions and new projects is possible but risks include rash conduct and impulsive behavior, with tact and diplomacy preferred. A birthday child may be talented and assertive yet prone to turbulence.

River Notes on Flooding and River Steamers at Gallipolis

The Ohio River rose over 48 hours with all dams lowered creating an open river stretch from Pittsburgh to Cairo. The Steamer Richland arrived from Pittsburgh with a derrick boat and took the old packet Greenwood’s wheel shaft to Pittsburgh for Costenza tow boat repairs. The Greenwood, built at Parkersburg, once sailed in Pittsburgh Gallipolis and on the Kanawha, was sunk near Cincinnati in 1925 after a collision with the Tacoma which later burned.

Gallipolis Ohio Pittsburgh Louisville Cairo Richland Greenwood Acme Costenza Parkersburg Kanawha River

Founders Day program noted by Rio Grande PTA meeting

Rio Grande PTA met in the high school with a Founders Day program. Mrs. W A Lewis spoke on Founding of the National PTA and Mrs B E Jenkins gave a local history. A collection was taken for state and national associations. Judge Benner Jones of Jackson attended and spoke. A birthday surprise for W O Aleshire was arranged with gifts and refreshments. Faculty study group also met with reviews by Dean Edna Arundel and Mrs Rose Eugie.

Rio Grande Parent-Teachers Association W. A. Lewis P.T.A 8. E. Jenkins Benner Jones Jackson W. O. Aleshire Aleshire Margaret Jones Marie Fowler Beas Geotting Harry Anderson Victor Fowler Ray Troth Edna Arundel Rose Eugie Finley Richards Harry Cameron

Diphtheria Case in Gallia County Under Care

In Gallia County only one diphtheria case remains under care by County Nurse Margaret Jones. Two scarlet fever quarantine cards will be removed this week.

Gallipolis Gallia County Margaret Jones

Gallia County Courthouse Modernization Proposal Sought

Gallia County Commissioners will ask the Public Works Administration in Washington for 40000 to remodel and repair the courthouse using federal relief funds. The plan includes converting the basement for records, improving acoustics, creating a new center hall, removing partitions, and reallocating space for clerk and treasurer offices.

Gallipolis Public Works Administration Washington Gallia County Election Board

Holzer Hospital Notes Injuries in Gallipolis Area

Dr Manning Daniels of Pomeroy is treated at Holzer Hospital for a left foot and ankle injury after a fall from a car. John Davis of Oak Hill remains hospitalized with a head injury from a state slide, while his wife and twin sons born the night before at their Oak Hill home are his chief concern.

Gallipolis Manning Daniels Pomeroy Holser Hospital John Davis Oak Hill

End of Cold Wave Seen by Thursday Night

End of cold weather is expected Thursday night. The temperature will not drop as much as it has the past few nights, and tomorrow it is expected to climb. Wednesday's highest temperature was 24, and the lowest last night was 15. By noon Thursday the mercury had moved up to 26.

Sergeant Emerson Marries Columbus Girl

Sergt Emerson Jonas, in charge of the radio station for the highway patrol in Cambridge, wed Miss Evelyn Huff of Columbus at the state police barracks Elm Grove West Virginia. Rev Gordon B Vincent officiated with witnesses Patrolman W B Vance and Sergt Malone. The groom, son of Mrs Sarah Jonas of Spring Street, has long served with the state highway patrol and came from Columbus to Cambridge.

Glouster Emerson Jonas Highway Patrol Cambridge Evelyn Huff Jerome Huff Columbus State Police Barracks Elm Grove W. Va Gordon Sarah Jonas Spring Street Ite

Birthday Party for Harold Rainey Marks Ninth

A birthday party was held Monday night at the home of Mr and Mrs WT Rainey in honor of their son Harold who turned nine. Games were enjoyed and Harold received several presents. Refreshments were served to a list of attendees including William and Walter Anderson Robert Morrison Robert Shipley Jack Sayre Ted Hooper and others.

Jacksonville Choir in Special Program at M E Church

Jacksonville The Junior Choir of the Jacksonville M E Church will present The Lord's Prayer interpretive poem at 7 Saturday night. Soloists Melba Grimm Clea Conaway and Virginia Hartley Vivian Hallam join a VanHall Hartley Sayre trio and Jane Cox pantomime with readings. A free will offering follows and a jitney supper is served in the church basement to benefit the choir.

Jacksonville M. E Melba Grimm Clea Conaway Virginia Hartley Vivian Hallam Elizabeth VanHall Frances Hartley Bonnie Sayre Jane Cox

Biddison Funeral Is Conducted Wednesday

Funeral services for Mrs. Loretta Biddison were held Wednesday in South Pasadena California. She died Sunday after a brief illness at age 4. Burial followed at Memorial Park Cemetery. Surviving are eight children including Margaret Kine Alberta Canada and J H Henshaw in this city with others in Akron Chatworth Utica Dallas and Los Angeles.

Chatworth Calif J. H. Henshaw This City J. F. Bricker Utica P. M. Biddison Dallas Texas Ella and Mae Diddison Los Angeles Cydnor Biddison Ruth Jordan South Pasadena

Anniversary Observed by Glouster Moose Chapter

Glouster Chapter Women of the Moose marked the 18th anniversary of the local chapter with contests and games for members and visitors. The group is active in social services and welfare work.

Glouster Women of the Moose

Junior Choir to Meet at Church Tonight

The newly organized Junior Choir of the Church of Christ will meet at the church tonight at 6 30. Gail Wallace leads the group.

Glouster Church of Christ Gail Wallace

Class Meeting and Sunday School Notice

Fraternity class meets Friday in Glouster. Sunday School will be held Friday night at the home of Mrs Mike Shariike on Front Street.

Glouster M.be Mike Shariike Front Street

Old Time Musical Program at Mountville Grange

Home Grange will host an old time musical program in Mountville on Friday night with preparations made to entertain a large crowd and provide entertainment for attendees.

Mountville Home Grange

Sales Tax Reports Filed by Treasurer in Gallia County

Gallia County treasurer E. E. Myers reports sales tax collection in the first month totaling 384,860 stamps and 7949 dollars. He notes a 76 cent per dollar tax allocation due to rounding and grouping of purchases. Personal tax collection ends March 15 and real estate books closing date is pending but continues through next week.

Gallipolis E. E. Myers Gallia County Myers

Mrs. Sarah Montgomery Buried at Wilkesville

Wilkesville Mrs. Sarah Montgomery aged 74 died Tuesday at her home after a period of ill health. Her husband William Montgomery died six weeks earlier. Funeral services were at the home Thursday with burial in Wilkesville Cemetery. Mrs. E L Newsom spent the weekend with her parents at Caldwell and returned with sister Miss Helen McNutt. Mr. and Mrs. A L DeVault visited friends in McArthur and Harold Thompson. Mr. and Mrs. Francis Penn and children were Sunday guests of George Cummings at Point Rock.

Wilkesville Sarah Montgomery Here William Montgomery E. L. Newsom Caldwell Helen McNutt A. L. DeVault McArthur

Funeral services set for Betty Lou White Friday

Betty Lou White six years old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wylie White, will be mourned with services at 2 PM Friday at Lena Parsons home 662 Fourth Avenue. The Reverend H. H. Wilbur will officiate and burial will follow in Reynolds Cemetery Addison.

Gallipolis Betty Lou White Wylie White Lena Parsons Fourth Avenue Ev. H. H. Wilbur Reynolds Cemetery Addison

Savings Bonds on Sale At Athens Post Office

The United States Government offers 10 year savings bonds at the Athens Post Office Friday. Five denominations are available: $18.75 $37.60 $75 $375 and $750. In 10 years the value increases by one third and the bond may be redeemed after 60 days. A $75 bond becomes $100 in 10 years and gains accrue proportionally before then. Contact the postmaster for details.

United States

Hospital Notes: Appendectomy and Newborn at Athens Hospital

Elmer Sams of Athens underwent an appendectomy at Sheltering Arms Hospital last night. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Benjamin Brown of Athens at the same hospital last night.

Elmer Sams Athens Sheltering Arms Hospital Benjamin Brown

Three Men Fined by Athens Magistrates

Three men faced fines in Athens magistrates court on intoxication charges. George Osman of Floodwood was fined 25 dollars and costs with 60 day sobriety and suspension of costs. Carl Lanning was fined 10 dollars and costs and jailed for nonpayment. Dewey Root was fined 10 pounds and costs by the mayor.

Athens George Osman Kimberly Pearl Miller Osman Carl Lanning Floodwood Roy Goldsberry T. R. Bennett Dewey Root Len B. McCune

University Announces New Extension Classes in Ohio

Extension division of Ohio University reveals courses in New Lexington and Crooksville. The first meeting for the second semester extension class at New Lexington High School is Monday night. A European Drama course will be taught by Professor Peckham.

Ohio University New Lexington Crookaville New Lexington High School Peckham

Meeting Message for 8 Oat at Ok Building

Readable text indicates a coordination note to meet at 8 at a location described as Ok Building. The fragment suggests organizing a gathering or meeting with attendees implied by a terse instruction. No clear date, full names, or explicit purpose are provided.

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