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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1938

Page

3

Pomeroy Pays Final Tribute to C. J. Hess

Final tribute was paid Sunday to C. J. Hess by Pomeroy citizens. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. at the Federated Church, Rev. Ralph Reuther officiating. Hess, longtime Pomeroy mayor, died Thursday evening at his home on East Main Street after months of declining health. Firemen attended in a body. Hess had lived in Pomeroy since childhood after emigrating from Germany with his parents two weeks after birth.

Pomeroy C. J. Hess Mr. Hess Federated Church Ralph Reuther E. Main St Hes Germany America Pom

Harrisonville Students Named to December Honor Roll

Harrisonville announces honor roll for December at the elementary school and six weeks prior at the high school. The list includes Eugene Reeves Raymond Williams Edgar Jordan Sue Wyatt Dessie Moore Leroy Lambert Helen Alkire Beatrice Boring Cora Boring Merwin Chase Paul Reibel Arthur McGhee Evelyn Williams and many others.

Harrisonville Eugene Reeves Raymond Williams Edgar Jordan Sue Wyatt Dessie Moore Leroy Lambert Helen Alkire Beatrice Boring Cora Boring Merwin Chase Paul Reibel Arthur McGhee Evelyn Williams Clarence Ash, Jr Ray Ash Betty Lou Hull Rhea Jean Reeves Rosalie Turner Deloris Wood Betty Ellis Loretta Glaze Kathryn Wyatt Lena Marie Alkire Bobby Pickering Harriet Jewell Myrtle King Vivjean Douglas Walter Lane Louise Lambert Howard Gilkey Edna Louise Warner Dena Haning George Ackley Bert Glaze Calvin Epple Aldena Jewell Lorene Wilson Cathrine Counts Evelyn Beal Mark Clark Virginia Hull Virginia Jordan Hazel Townsend Jack Waggoner

Death notices Lillian Scott sister of Mrs. Fred Birtch er

Mrs. Fred Birtch er of W. Main Street mourns the death of her sister Miss Lillian Scott after a long illness. The passing occurred recently at Old Eygar. Funeral arrangements are pending.

Pomeroy Fred Birtcher W. Main St Old Eygar Lillian Scott

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate Athens County Ohio

The Sheriff will offer at public auction at the Athens County Court House on the 3rd of February at 1:30 P M a multiple tract estate in Carthage and Troy Townships. The parcels include six described tracts totaling approx 185 acres with minerals reserved to heirs, appraised at 830 dollars and not less than two thirds. Cash in hand due at sale. Charles W Krayles Sheriff of Athens County Ohio with Esther R B Gross Deputy and F Folger Attorney.

State of Ohio Athens County Common Pleas Court Willard Food Goolville National Bank Charlies Golden Athens Carthagetown Old Country Martha Flowers Flowers Land Carthage Ohio Company Troy Rufus Swift Jacob Salkeld L. B. Skeels McKinley A. B. Hoard Lou Hoard Rituate County of Benjamine Green Isaac Bovee Menence Samuel Galbreath Troy Townships Fas Charles W. Krayles Esther RB. Gross F. Folger

Old Timer Pomeroy remembers mayor Hess and local history

Charles J. Hess longtime Pomeroy mayor is remembered by old timers for his life amid the 1863 Morgan raids the coal and salt era of 1874 and the 1884 flood that ended the Pomeroy Coal Company He later served as oil inspector and in political posts as a Democrat The piece also notes funeral services for John Sellers aged 26 at Great Bend with burial there

Pomeroy Charles J. Hess John Morgan Neese Chester Township Mr. Hess Valentine B. Horton Pomeroy Coal Company Hortons Dana Pomeroy Company Hess James Cox

Pomeroy Council Set to Reveal Water Co Purchase Deal

Citizens prepare for a council meeting tonight where town officials and John B. Downing will disclose details of a tentative agreement on buying the Meigs Water Co. Interest has grown since newspaper reports said negotiations reached a final stage.

Pomeroy John B. Downing Meigs Water Co

Racine Cagers Defeat Belpre in 35 25 Victory

Racine Cagers beat Belpre 35 to 25 as the decisive road contest concluded. A medical authority notes child growth occurs during sleep, contrasting sports action with health observations.

Racine Cagers Belpre

Superintendent Speaks At Rotary Club Dinner

MIDDLEPORT September event featured R B McKennan from Marietta as the forest supervisor, presenting on reforestation. The program was hosted by M. W. Essex for the January Rotary Club meeting, with a dinner by the Order of Eastern Star and songs led by H E Cook and piano by Mrs Ferne Bradbury. Guest Wesley Green, Meigs County agricultural agent, attended.

Middleport M. W. Essex Rotary Club R. B. MccKennan Marietta Order of Eastern Star H. E. Cook Ferne Bradbury Wesley Green Meigs County

Fire Company Plans Improvements at Middleport Station

Middleport officials say the volunteer fire company will tear down old kitchens, rearrange trucks, and set up a rear workshop to repair hose. Work will include a metal ceiling and overhead door, done at no cost to the town by the firemen.

Middleport

Nephew David J. Morgan Dies at 30 in Marion

Mrs Byron Pomeroy reports the death of her nephew David J Morgan 30 at his Marion home. He was unmarried and son of Dr Everett and Mrs Morgan of Marion. Funeral and interment set for Tuesday at Gallipolis with Dr and Mrs Bing attending.

Pomeroy Byron Bing David J. Morgan Marion Morgan Everett Morgan Gallipolis Bing

Pomeroy Social Notes Highlights Nearby Visits and Illness

Pomeroy social notes list visits by Mr. and Mrs. Rus, Paul Schmittauer visiting his father, Mrs. F Ray Wilson returning to Holzer hospital, and several weekend guests including Marvin McGuire William Huggins Jr T E Maness and Perry Mitch. Abe Eisselstein and family travel to Cincinnati for a funeral. Walter Ebersbach hospitalized at Holzer for treatment after recent illness.

Pomeroy Russell Brown Main St Columbus Paul Schmittauer Pittsburgh John Schmittneur Lincoln Hill F. Ray Wilson East Main St Holzer Hospital Homer Hysell Anne St Marvin McGuire William Huggins Jr Mingo Junction T. E. Maness Belpre Charles Edwards Perry Mitch Toledo Abe Eisselstein Floyd Ridenour Gerald Bernard Eiselstein Chester Cincinnati Mr. Eiselstein Anna Harris Walter Ebersbach Butternut Ave Mr. Ebersbach

Hart ley hosts bridge club on Lincoln Hill

Mr and Mrs Malcolm D Hart ley entertained a bridge club on Lincoln Hill Saturday evening with three tables in play. Awards went to Mrs Roy Barnes and Lee Rudisill.

Malcolm D. Hartley Lincoln Hill Roy Barnes Lee Rudisill

Burke Taken To Holzer Hospital After Illness

Charles Burke of Pearl Street was removed to Holzer Hospital Sunday after a week of serious illness. Burke is employed by the Covert Bakery.

Middleport Charles Burke Pearl St Holzer Hospital Mr. Burke Covert Bakery

Jones Re‑elected Head of Gallia County School Board

Gallia County Board of Education met Saturday in Gallipolis with Superintendent H Bion Bradbury presiding. Bert Jones was reelected president and C E Halley vice president, Bradbury serving ex officio secretary. Other members are C S Tanner E C Waugh and Fenimore Johnson. The board set meetings for the third Saturday each month at 10 a.m. An appropriation was made to continue John Baker as assistant to O C Eblin county truant officer.

Gallipolis Gallia County John Baker O. C. Eblin

Three Sororities End College Rush Week at Rio Grande

Gallipolis reports the completion of rush week at Rio Grande College with Alpha Sigma Tau and Phi Sigma Epsilon pledging freshmen. Seven pledge candidates are Eleanor Brooks Katherine Estepp Leta Jane Sayre Anne Briggs Caro Pabst Estavaun Hutchinson Raymah Rothgeb. Phi Sigma Epsilon pledges 15 girls including Betty Byers Avanelle Sisler Helen Grierson Virginia Holcomb Lillian Newberry Doris Rupert Bernice Rucker Eleanor Dailey Ruth Davidson Ruth Evans Martha Jean Williams Celia Leifheit Pauline Spohn Pauline Parsons Mary Layne. Dr David Lyndh Beers of Akron joins Holzer Hospital surgical staff along with his wife Mrs Beers and their three children.

Gallipolis Rio Grande College Alpha Sigma Tau Phi Sigma Epsilon Sigma Tau Eleanor Brooks Katherine Estepp Leta Jane Sayre Anne Briggs Caro Pabst Estavaun Hutchinson Raymah Rothgeb Betty Byers Avanelle Sis

Lew Lupton Injures Leg Playing at School

Falls at school during Friday play left Lew Lupton with a leg wound. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lupton.

Falls Lewis Harry Lupton

Sheriff sale of Rick etts property fails to attract bidders

At Kanauga the Rick etts property valued at 8000 dollars was offered at a sheriff's sale on Saturday but did not sell for lack of bidders. Judgment was obtained by the Ohio Home Owners' Corporation.

Gallipolis Ricketts Kanauga Ohio Home Owners’ Corporation

Bowman suffers broken leg in Columbus fall on icy street

Mrs B M Bowman, a plumber at Ohio State University, fell on an icy downtown street in Columbus Friday and sustained a broken left leg near the ankle. Her parents, Mr and Mrs Willard Grover of Bidwell, have been notified.

Gallipolis Willard Grover Bidwell B. M. Bowman Columbus Bowman Ohio State University

Re-Elect Riggs to Ohio Board of Agriculture

Ernest J. Riggs of Raccoon Island is seeking reelection as secretary of the Ohio Board of Agriculture after 13 years in the post a state record. He has served Gallia County in the General Assembly and is linked with the Grange and Farm Bureau. His Eureka area farm north of the new Ohio River Dam is Gallia County’s largest.

Gallipolis Ernest J. Riggs Raccoon Island State Board of Horticulture Ohio Board of Agriculture Riggs Gallia County General Assembly Grange Farm Bureau Ohio River Eureka

Gallia Produce Co. Holds Stockholders Meeting in Gallipolis

Nearly 250 Gallia Produce Company stockholders gathered at the Methodist Church to hear the annual report and elect new directors. Retirements included Allen Wood Ura Swisher John Jenkins Harry A Wood and E J Riggs. New directors named were David W Briggs Allen Wood John J Jenkins Garland Elliott and John D Rees. A turkey dinner followed at noon. In the afternoon H W Smotts of Columbus spoke for the Farm Bureau Federation.

Gallipolis Gallia Produce Company Methodist Allen Wood Ura Swisher John Jenkins Harry A. Wood E. J. Riggs David W. Briggs John J. Jenkins Garland Elliott John D. Rees Ladies Aid Society H. W. Smotts Columbus Farm Bureau Federation

Miss Lillian Scott Dies At Home Friday

Gallipolis obituary notes 31 year old Miss Lillian Scott daughter of Mr and Mrs Bert Scott died at the parental home on Old Kgger Creek Friday afternoon Survived by two brothers Charles and Lewis Scott of Cheshire and six sisters Mrs Brady Ballard Dover Mrs John Rathburn Eno Mrs Fred Ble tcher Middleport Marjorie Jeanette and Charlotte at home Funeral services held Sunday at Old Kgger Baptist Church by Rev H N Snider with interment in Gravel Hill Cemetery

Gallipolis Lillian Scott Bert Scott Old Kgger Creek Charles Lewis Scott Cheshire Brady Ballard Dover John Rathburn Eno Fred Bletcher Middleport Marjorie Jeanette Charlotte Old Kgger Baptist Church H. N. Snider Gravel Hill Cemetery

Mrs Fillinger 93 Dies At Daughter's Home

Mrs Mary Frances Fillinger aged 93 died Friday night at her daughter Mrs Mary Sutter’s Huntington home. Widow of Jonathan Fillinger she lived in Gallia County all her life. Survived by two daughters Mrs E A Church Crown City and Mrs Henry Boeckmann Dayton three sons Alonzo R W Fillinger Crown City and W C Fillinger near Bidwell fifty grandchildren numerous great grandchildren and five in the fifth generation Funeral services were at Dickey Church Lincoln Ridge and burial followed beside her husband.

Bidwell Dickey Church Lincoln Ridge

Aged Aid Checks Go To 738 Gallia County Persons

Gallia County announces 738 residents received Aid for the Aged checks in December. Total payments reached 16101.25 dollars, averaging 21.82 dollars per recipient, per County Director Earl McCormick.

Gallia Gallipolis Gallia County Earl McCormick

Plan Gallipolis Meet On Forest Development Plan

Gallipolis prepares for a February 4 meeting drawing hundreds from 14 southeastern Ohio counties to craft action plans for Wayne National Forest development. Attendees from Gallipolis include H A Danes, Stanley Evans, R R Starbuck, Dr Raymon T Allison, Earl W Smith, C W Booth, Stanley Huntington, and Dan Taher.

Gallipolis Ohio Wayne National Forest Hubert A. Carnes Gallia County Earl W. Smith Lafayette Hotel C. W. Booth American Legion Stanley Huntington Dan Taher Ohio-West Virginia Bridge

Officers Hold Negro at Gallipolis for Attack

William J. Mitchell, 30, a Chicago resident, is held in the Gallia County Jail on a charge of attempted criminal attack filed by Buckey Scott for his daughter. Identified by local officers, Mitchell denies the charge and is believed to use an alias. He was previously arrested here on an intoxication charge.

Gallipolis Chillicothe E. E. Hatfield William J. Mitchell Gallia County Buckey Scott Mitchell Chicago

Gallipolis Lodge Installation of Officers

Gallipolis Camp of Royal Neighbors and Modern Woodmen of America held an officer installation. Named officers include Christene Brothers Ora cle Arlena Keith Margaret Moore Dorcas Adams Nora Burdette Laura Broth ers Leona Beck Marsh al Alma Danner Osie Rodgers Jennie Halley Dr. Lewis Brown Helen Northup Hannah Myers Gladys Hal ley Marguerite Moore Bertha Northup Ella Schwartzwalder Ethel Kemper.

Gallipolis Royal Neighbors Woodmen of America Christene Brothers Oracle Arlena Keith Margaret Moore Orake Dorcas Adams Nora Burdette Laura Brothers Leona Beck Alma Danner Osie Rodgers Sentinels Jennie Halley Lewis Brown Helen Northup Hannah Myers Gladys Halley Marguerite Moore Bertha Northup Ella Schwartzwalder Ethel Kemper

To Bury Gallia Native At Local Cemetery

Funeral services for David Morgan 29 son of Dr. and Mrs Everett Morgan Gallia natives will be interred at Mound Hill Cemetery Tuesday at 4 p m He died after a heart ailment in a Columbus hospital Surviving parents a sister Elizabeth and brothers Bovie and Roger Morgan Also noting Dr Morgan's Gallia ties and wife Bessie daughter of F M Bovie of Gallipolis

Gallipolis Marion David Morgan Everett Morgan Gallia County Mound Hill Elizabeth Bovie Roger Morgan Columbus F. M. Bovie

College scenes filmed for college advancement by Prof Sudiow

Prof Paul A. Sudiow of GalliaPolis Rio Grande College films activities classrooms campus scenes and athletic events for presentation at meetings in this state and others to promote the school.

Gallipolis Rio Grande College Paul A. Sudiow

Harrison held after knife attack and assault

Grover Harrison was jailed in Gallia County after Chief John Fraley arrested him on charges of inflicting slight knife wounds on Randall Irwin and striking Irwin’s sister Lorena Holbein on the head and face.

Gallipolis Grover Harrison John Fraley Randall Irwin Mra Lorena Holbein

Evangelistic Services Enter Fourth Week at First Baptist

Evangelistic services led by Rev. and Mrs. Ralph E. Stewart continue at First Baptist Church in Gallipolis. The fourth and final week features two daily services drawing large crowds.

Gallipolis First Baptist Church Ralph E. Stewart

Officer Transferred from San Antonio to Shreveport

Gallipolis reports Lieut. and Mrs. Eckford Hodgson reassigned from San Antonio Texas to Shreveport Louisiana. Hodgson serves in the U S Army Air Force. Mrs Hodgson is the former Margaret Tabit daughter of Mr and Mrs George A Tabit of Gallipolis. ABBATOIR ROBBED Evans abbatoir on Chillicothe Ave was entered by breaking a window. Money and a gun were stolen. Sheriff Hatfield and deputies led the investigation Sunday.

Gallipolis Eckford Hodgson San Antonio Tex Shreveport Hodgson U.S. Army Air Force Margaret Tabit George A. Tabit E. F Hatfield Evans Abbatoir Chillicothe Ave

Death of Mrs. H. C. Graves and social notes from Racine

Mrs. H. C. Graves died Saturday at the home of her son in law and daughter Rev and Mrs. Charles Stephenson. Funeral services will be in Cincinnati. Dayton residents Mr. and Mrs. Robert Carvel and daughter visited Racine. Several local families hosted relatives and friends over the weekend, including visitors from Columbus Gore Gallipolis Parkersburg Rutland Sumner and Sumner area families.

Racine H. C. Graves Charles Stephenson Cincinnati Robert Carvel Dayton Carver A. J. Schaefer David Easterday Russell Lee Columbus Charles Armel

Gallipolis Social Notes Highlight Club and Shower Events

Gallipolis social news reports Mrs. Lola C Neal hosting the Thursday Club with readings from Rudyard Kipling and related works by Mrs. Harry Miller and Mrs. David Caldwell. A miscellaneous shower honored Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Saunders at Northup with Edith Saunders hosting and music entertainment. The Beltionian Club held a dinner at Island View Inn with Rev Ralph Stewart speaking on Christian Growth.

Gallipolis Lola C. Neal Boyd Thomas Rudyard Kipling Harry Miller Kipling David Caldwell Truman Saunders Northup Edith Saunders Merrill Saunders Beltionian Club Island View Inn Ralph Stewart The Baptist Church

Mt Zion Ladies Aid Meeting Hosts Guests Near Kerr

Mr and Mrs Fred Horton visited here en route from Toronto Ohio to Florida after three years in Gallipolis during Eureka Dam construction. Mt Zion Ladies Aid Society held an all day meeting at the home of Mr and Mrs Wallace Jackson near Kerr with daughter Mrs Lowell Kemper as joint hostess. Mrs Francis Glynn of Portsmouth is visiting her sister Mrs Henry McClung and family.

Fred Horton Toronto Ohio Florida Gallipolis Eureka Dam Mt. Zion

Birthday Surprises and Club Wins Highlight Local Socials

Thirty five friends gathered at Mr and Mrs E M Ralston home in Eno for John Ralston's birthday surprise with Miss Anise Swick as guest of honor. Later Mr and Mrs Howard Neal hosted their contract club dinner with two tables of play and prizes to Joe Moch and Mrs CaBelle Walker. In St Albans W Va Mrs C O Betz visits niece Mrs Harry McGuire. guests include FE C Waugh of Portsmouth. A Mauser shell was safely removed from Bias Mora's left shoulder after a nonfatal wound in Madrid.

E. M. Ralston Eno John Anise Swick Howard Neal Joe Moch CaBelle Walker C. O. Betz Harry McGuire St. Albanys W. Va McGuire FE. C. Waugh Portsmouth

Social Notes From Middleport Highlight Local Visits

Middleport social column records Ira Burke returning to Crookston after a week with Uncle Charles McNamee. Other items note Bee J named for Lyons baby, family travels, church activities at the Presbyterian church, and visits by residents to Columbus, Ravenswood, and Huntington.

Ira Burke Crookston Minn Charles McNamee Railroad St

Increase Enrollment of Nursery School in Middleport

Middleport WPA Nursery School opens the new year with higher attendance aided by mild winter. Staff includes Miss Hildred Stewart Mrs Ray Sherman and Mrs Virginia Egner. The Pearl Street site across from the old gymnasium asks for coats shoes and overshoes for three to five year olds donations welcomed. Mayor William Robson arranges automobile transport for pupils each day.

Middleport WPA Hildred Stewart Ray Sherman Virginia Egner Pearl St William Robson

Bury Victim of Train In Eno Cemetery Today

Middleport reports the burial of Owen Roach a 41 year old man who died after being struck by a New York Central freight train near Black Betsy. Roach suffered fatal injuries and funeral services followed at Eno Cemetery after arrival at MecMillan Hospital.

Eno Middleport Oween Roach Mec Millan Hospital Railroad St Mr. Roach New York Central Walter Harris Black Betsy

Astrological Forecast for the Day by Genevieve Kemble

The Stars Say predicts a highly active day with strong astral influence. Discretion and diplomacy are needed to handle treacheries in public and private affairs while deceit and sinister moments may surface. Those with birthdays today face a lively year and a talented but tempestuous child may require early discipline.

Genevieve Kemble

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