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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1935
Page
5
Flood waters at Gallipolis threaten lock operations as maintenance crews, including 49 superintendents and many laborers, work through mud and snow to keep the new locks clear. Officials plan to pump water and resume normal activity within days while workers are paid hourly.
OLIS twelve farm cens for Gallia County supervised by EB Gehres are now on check-up of farms. The county faced over 5 inches of snow by Tuesday. plows worked through the morning while a hot water Lafayette Hotel explosion caused injuries to Corbett Roberts who received first aid after the blaze. A Lisa license was issued for Charles Porachett and Cora, daughter of Newton.
Gallipolis ministers invite Knights of Pythias to join revival services at the Baptist Church tonight. Castle hall opens at 6 with lodge leaders guiding a group march to the church. The Yibian sisters plan to attend as Dr. and Mrs. John Hamilton lead the revival and spoke at local schools earlier today.
Congressman Jenkins lauds the Gallipolis American Legion for opposing Communism and un-American activities. He notes a national committee finding strong anti Communist pressure in universities and urges vigilance. Local Legion records oppose a bonus march as Communist influenced.
Miss Garnet Miller wed James R Carney in Catlettsburg Kentucky on January 13 with Rev W C Stewart officiating Attendants Miss Margaret Yeanger and Richard F Morgan Also noted Elsie McCall hosted two tables of bridge with prizes to Mrs Robert Price and Mrs Walter Likhorn and George Tabit Jr visiting from Alliance Ohio where he works for McCaskey Register Company
The Ohio River rises to a ten month high but not a flood, with light boat traffic noted. Steamer G. W. McBride from Memphis to Pittsburgh tows scrap steel, the Hallie to Kanawha mines, and the Liberty to Pittsburgh after boiler repairs. Dredging plans and navigation aids update, plus four hospital patients and obituary of Capt. Oscar Hartweg.
Glouster High School Tomcats overcome Jacksonville Trimble on their court 19 to 9 with lead changes in a tight game. Wilson led the Tomcats with 6 points while Mason topped Jacksonville Trimble with 3. The girls’ Jacksonville Trimble team defeated Buechtel 41 37.
John S Hamilton conducting revival services at the Baptist Church spoke to the Rotary Club members during their Lafayette Hotel meeting on Tuesday night delivering a brief inspirational address.
Randal Bright and Tom Kanaird of Hogsett West Virginia were fined $10 and court costs by Municipal Judge A J Stormont on Tuesday. Bright paid the fine and was released. Kanaird expected to pay today.
A GLOUSTER-A bridge party and stork shower for Mrs Ray White were hosted at the home of Mr and Mrs Joe Murray in Zanesville on Sunday. Winners included Mrs David Kennedy and Lawrence Colbert for high scores, with Mrs John Meredith and Da vid Kennedy taking low scores. Guests listed include Mr and Mrs Ray White and several local couples from Nelsonville Zanesville and nearby.
Reverend and Mrs. C M Brown attend the second week of a revival at the Trimble Mission led by Pastor Rev Amy West. Services are nightly this week with three Sunday services at 10 am 2 pm and 7 pm. The public is invited to attend all services.
The N. T. Club met at Mrs. Kate Winn’s home with 10 members and one guest. The program included a club song and scripture by Mrs. Hazel Janchius, a handkerchief shower for Mrs. Ella Johnston, contests, and a luncheon. The next gathering is set for Feb 1 at Mrs. Grace Zimmer’s home.
Miss Dariene Richards, Cadmus schools teacher, spent the weekend with her parents here. W. C. Aleshire resumed duties after scarlet fever illness. Kenneth Welker to arrive from Indianapolis to visit wife and son here.
At the Athens meeting of Carpenter Hardware Company stockholders officer positions were renewed for another year. President S. Carpenter of Athens presides with vice president A. H. Carpenter of Logan and secretary treasurer O. A. Carpenter of Athens. General manager W. A. Carpenter of Athena. the firm runs stores in Athens Nelsonville and Logan and reported satisfactory business.
The Rev. David P. Morris of the Church of Christ led the Kiwanis Club program at the Hotel Gordon Tuesday noon. A Kiwanis International president’s message commemorating the 20th anniversary was read. musical numbers included The Big Bass Viol, Chopin Nocturne, and a vocal duet The Battle Eye. Attendance prize went to Atty George W. Rose.
Mrs Ray Fiesher of Pomeroy underwent an emergency appendectomy at St Josephs Hospital Parkersburg Saturday her condition reported satisfactory. Marie Adamson former Waterford High School instructor and wife of Pomeroy High School instructor Mr Fiesher. In Zanesville Mrs P F W D Niceswanger of Zanesville a former city resident recently had major surgery at Bethesda Hospital Zanesville her condition reported satisfactory.
The local unit has entered the statewide membership drive which ends February 10. The unit hopes to reach its quota before the drive closes.
In Jackson ville the Faithful Class of the M B Church will meet Friday night at 7 o clock at the home of the teacher Mrs B C Shirkey.
The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Cheshire Charge met January 17 at Mrs Laurea McAllister home with 34 members and guests. Mrs Wayie Starcher presided and Mrs Clara Ward led devotions. Rev J W McMahan reviewed the chapter and readings on Chinese Japanese and Filipino peoples were shared. A guest from Waverly spoke on home missions. Refreshments followed and a social hour. Next meeting set for Kananga. Also Pythian Sisters installed officers with a later supper. Wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs L Vangilder noted with family visits. Various local guests and travels of residents recorded. Funeral services held for Charlie Comer in Kenova and burial at Grave Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. D. G. Henry died at the Columbus family home. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1 pm at Edward Moore’s residence in Amesville. Burial is planned for West Union Street Cemetery in Athens. The funeral party arrives from Columbus to the Moore home today.
Advertisement for pattern 2053 by Anne Adams detailing a slip and matching dress foundation. Describes a bodice with integrated straps, a double skirt section, and shadow proofing. Provides size range, fabric yardage, and pricing for pattern and magazine bundle through The Athens Messenger Pattern Department.
Representative Fred McInturf of Morgan County named to the Mines and Finance committees this session. Neil Pratt chosen as doorkeeper of the Finance Committee. Mrs Will Zumbro listed in related district notices. Local illness updates note Tabor Ridge recovery, Mrs Agnes Van Antwerp improving from pneumonia, and family relocations in Pennsville and Lima. Reports also mention Mr. and Mrs. J A Wood’s visit and ailing children, with limited casualty details.
Mr and Mrs Frank Webb announce the birth of daughter Evelyn Maxine. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs A Webb of Athens and Mr and Mrs Edward Sickles of Tower Plains.
River rise halts hoark on the Letart Falls dam as workers take days off for river use. Letart School reopened after a three week repair vacation. Local residents and relatives visit, with multiple social visits and a birthday celebration at the Shields home.
Eighteen mines in the Hock ing district operated today including Mine No. 2 lac Chauncey and Poston No. at Millfield. Other active listings include No. 207 No. 68 No. 107 No. 69 No. 119 No. 107 No. 10X and several named mines across Ohio and nearby towns.
Chauncey Wallace Pidcock and Elizabeth Pidcock family from New Marshfield with Frank Webb family of Athwee visited Edward Sickles family at Hope Plains. Floyd Barker of Athens spent time with George Gabriel party. Alberta Schoonover ill at home. Nelsonville baptism service drew twenty Chauncey Church converts led by Rev Gilbert Courtney. Edward Minister Wilford Neary Donald Henry and John Schoonover attended funeral in Nelsonville for C H Martin.
Rev D H Householder ended a two week Oakland revival Sunday night and plans to start services at Amesville M E Church on February 3. Local social notes mention Mrs Captain Alderman and Mrs Captain McKeown visiting relatives, birthday celebrations for Mrs Elisa Michener, and several residents traveling or ill with various ailments.
Washington reports growers of cigar tobacco and cigar binder tobacco will vote in February on applying the Kerr Smith Tobacco Production Control Act to next year. Eligible voters include owners renters and land controllers across New England New York Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana Illinois Wisconsin and Minnesota. If approved a tax of 2 1/2 percent of the value per pound would be levied on tobacco production.
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