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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1934

Page

5

Gallia County to Begin Direct Relief for 200 Families

Gallia County officials plan $700 in aid over two weeks for direct relief to 200 families. E T Orrison oversees CWA relief with social case investigators led by Faye Reichert. Women’s division director Mrs. John Butz will supervise female workers. A grievance board and a 25 member coordinating committee were formed to handle complaints and plan future CWA projects.

Gallipolis Galliaounty E. T. Orrison CWA Faye Reicherter Ohio Public Welfare Department Vinton County Richtter John Butz B. Lewis Jones Harry Wood E. T. Morrison John Halliday, Jr Jerry Grover Gallia Community Association R. J. Mauck Gilbert Bush J. S. Clark C. E. Fife W. W. Bane S. H. Eagle R. M. Soloman W. A. Lewis C. 8 Poston

Gallipolis Parents Hear From Daughter After Seven Years

In Gallipolis on January 5 a mystery disappearance from May 1927 was resolved by a New Year telegram and a same-day telephone call to Mr. and Mrs. Dave Finch. Their daughter Pearl Zinn, now of San Francisco, confirmed her identity and plans a visit. She is mother to a six year old daughter.

Gallipolis Dave Finch Fourth Avenue Pearl Zinn San Francisco Cal Pt. Pleasant Zinn

Body Found in Ohio River Suspected Ivan Persinger

Body found floating in the Ohio River at Huntington West Virginia is believed to be Ivan Persinger 28 a crew member of the steamer Otto Marmet who disappeared after drowning December during fog. Officials say the man was fully clothed and decomposed beyond facial identification with approximate three weeks in the river. Friends had searched for days without success.

Gallipolis Ohio River Huntington W. Va Ivan Persinger Otto Marmet Persinger

Embroider This Picture of Old Ironsides Needlecraft Pattern

A Colonial era wool or cotton embroidery design depicts Old Ironsides in detail. Pattern 619 includes a transfer image 10x14 inches, color guide, embroidery directions, and yardage notes. Send 10 cents to The Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept. 82 Eighth Avenue New York City.

Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept Eighth Avenue New York City Anne Adams Athens Messenger Pattern Department West 17Th Street

Largest Tow Passes Down Ohio River with 9,400 Tons of Steel

The Henry Laughlin steamer of Jones & Laughlin Steel carries 9,400 tons of steel on a southbound tow the largest on the Ohio River since 1932. Capt. Loyal Wright of the Gerad Kline is injured in a Hillsboro auto accident en route to Cincinnati. The University of Cincinnati basketball team will stop at Gallipolis before a game at Marshall College, hosted by John Halliday.

Gallipolis Ohio River Henry Laughlin Jones & Laughlin Steel Corporation Loyal Wright Henderson W. Va Gerard Kline Hillsboro Cincinnati University of Cincinnati Marshall College John Halliday

Versatile belice dress for campus and office wear

A description of a multipurpose garment suitable for campus, office, and dates. It highlights satin, silk crepe, or sheer wool fabrics and a satin ribbon scarf intended to be worn through neckline tabs. The piece suggests a stylish, adaptable ensemble with a hint of decorative detail.

Belice

Fewer Free Lunches As CWA Cuts Aid At School

In Gallipolis on January 5, superintendent Wayne Lutz reports Washington School served 65 free and 70 paid lunches that day, about half the prior year’s numbers. The drop is attributed to CWA funding reductions, with churches and the American Legion Auxiliary assisting the meal program.

Gallipolis Washington School Wayne Lutz CWA Methodist Presbyterian Episcopal American Legion

Union at The Plains Drafts Pay Resolution

Local Union No. 5006 of the United Mine Workers at The Plains passes resolutions seeking higher tonnage wages. The 350 members, employed at Hocking Mine, want a six hour day and five day week, arguing current pay of 52 cents per ton yields about 2.10 dollars for eight hours. Resolutions go to John L. Lewis, Thomas Kennedy, Perry Tetlow, General Hugh Johnson, Mike Perkins and President Roosevelt.

the Plains United Mine Workers of the Plains John L. Lewis Thomas Kennedy Percy Tetlow Miners’ Organization Hugh Johnson Mike Perkins Roosevelt Washington William Brickles Mike Krivusti Earl Gibson John Shust Lewis Windle Hocking Hocking Mining Company

Packer to Address Gallia Ministers in Gallipolis

Rev. W. T. Packer of Rio Grande will speak at the Gallia County Ministerial Association meeting to be held Monday afternoon at Grace M E Church in Gallipolis.

Gallipolis W. T. Packer Rio Grande Gallia County

Sermon Subjects for Sunday Men’s Meeting at Local Church

Gallipolis reports a two hour program at the First Baptist Church Sunday afternoon at 2 30 with Rev. C H Harrington of Charleston delivering Satan in Society to a men only gathering. He also preaches two sermons while Rev. H H Wilbur at Grace M E Church speaks on Jesus Came Preaching and What is it to be Spiritually Minded. Junior sermons include Walter Woodchuck’s Forgettery and Cloud Boats.

Gallipolis C. H. Harrington Charleston First Baptist Church Harrington Jesus H. H. Wilbur Grace M. E Walter Woodchuck

Gallipolis City Commission OKs Salaries for Officials

Gallipolis city officials approved a new salary schedule for the city manager city auditor and waterworks engineer at a special meeting and tentatively set the 19M budget. Nellie Haner of Gallipolis was admitted to Holzer Hospital for treatment and H O Cornett was dismissed.

Gallipolis Holzer Hospital Nellie Haner H. O. Cornett

Reverend G B Courtney Returns as Chauncey Church Minister

Chauncey Ohio January 5 Rev G B Courtney to serve Chauncey Church of Christ one third time for the coming year He previously served Greens Run and Trimble Church of Christ and will share time with both congregations The first Chauncey service is Sunday January 7 at 10 30 a m with Bible School at 9 30 a m The sermon title Looking Forward There will be no evening service at Chauncey as Courtney preaches at Greens Run where the topic is Old Things That Are Ever New Junior Endeavor meets 5 p m Senior Society organized at 7 p m All are invited to attend

Chauncey G. B. Courtney Chauncey Church of Christ Courtney Greens Run and Trimble Church of Christ Chauncey Church Greens Run Elma Cass Charies

Millfield Ladies' Aid to Meet at Mrs Keirns Home

Monthly gathering of the Ladies' Aid Society of the Millfield Church of Christ is planned for tonight in Mrs. Gilbert Keirns's home. Mrs. C. H. Boudinot will direct with a business session followed by a social hour and refreshments. Chauncey revival under Maude Eslocker continues nightly at 7 o'clock with Dilber Mormon leading song service.

Millfield, aJn Ladies’ Aid Society The Millfield Church of Christ Gilbert Keirns C. H. Boudinot Chauncey Chauncey Church of God Maude Eslocker Dilber Mormon

Athens County CCC Boys See Big Game at Rose Bowl

An Athens County CCC unit in Three Rivers California reports 12 local boys in the camp. They plan to attend the Rose Bowl game in Pasadena on New Year’s Day. The camp, six miles from Sequoia National Park, emphasizes strict daily chores and guard duty.

Athens County CCC Rose Bow Chauncey Dwight Karns Ccc Three Rivers Calif Athens County John Davis Tom Garlinger Joe Charnik Joe Bacanis Ernest Behr John Griffis Sam Warnick Tony Matyskalla Vaughn Landis Victor Sayre Harry Draper Davis Sand Ridge Pasadena Karna Sequoia National Park Los Angeles San Francisco Karns Charles Karns Ezra J. Karns

Fifteen Mines Active in Chauncey District Today

Chauncey residents report fifteen mines are operating today, down from sixteen yesterday. The list includes No. 25 at Chauncey and Nos 4, 267, 219, 28, 24, 68, 15, 1 and other entries such as Millfield WLuhing Carbondale Coonville Lick Run Black Diamond and Ohio No 1.

Chauncey Poston Millfield Wluhing Carbondale Coonville Lick Run Black Diamond Ohio

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