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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1934

Page

2

Presidential Dances Planned by Middleport and Pomeroy

Middleport and Pomeroy will sponsor dances on January 30 to honor President Roosevelt’s birthday and raise funds for the Warm Springs Georgia Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. Knights of Pythias groups at both towns will host events at local halls with hours set and admission at 25 cents.

Pomeroy Middleport Roosevelt Warm Springs Georgia Fides Lodge Knights of Pythias At Pythian David EB. Darst M. W. Eesex Charles Howard Thomas Hendrix Knights of Pyth‘a8 K. of P. Hall

Meigs County School Orchestra Concert Time Changed

Prof Konrad Scholl announced the Meigs County School Orchestra concert at Pearl Street gym Thursday will start at 8 90 oclock. Edith M Keller state superintendent Don Ingerbham conductor Melvin EB Danielson head of music Ohio University are featured.

Meath Methodist Guild Hosts Indoor Picnic

Ninety members and guests of the Guild of the Meath Methodist Episcopal Church were entertained Tuesday evening at Mrs. C. F. Rathburn’s home. Miss Vesta McCoy led a well arranged program following the picnic dinner, aiming to engage current members and those who will soon join the society.

Milvaleport Guild The Meath Methodist Episcopal Church C. F. Rathburn Vesta McCoy

Pomeroy Group Heads to Episcopal Convention

Several members of the local Episcopal Church from Pomeroy travel to Columbus for a two day Episcopal convention. Attendees include Mrs Charles Ward, Miss Miriam Blackmore, Frances Ible, Elizabeth Titus, and Mrs Roscoe Fowler from Middleport.

Pomeroy Jan Episcopal Church Columbus Episcopal Trinity Church Mra Charles Ward Miriam Blackmore Frances Ible Elizabeth Titus Roscoe Fowler Middleport

Carpenter program to feature readings and music

Columbia Orange hosts a Friday literary hour listing participants Beviah Galloway recites tale of old times George Woods plays instrumental music John Rawlings performs Mite of Gossip Wanetta Radekin describes a trip Ed ie Howery presents Worst Scr ape Ever Wes Wanda Starkey performs a purse Arthur Woodyard attends Harry Trainer delivers poetry Mary Vo Starkey sings in costume Walter Swett provides instrumental music

Arpenter Columbia Orange Beviah Galloway George Woods John Rawlings Wanetta Radekin Eadie Howery Wanda Starkey Arthur Woodyard Harry Trainer Mary Vo Starkey Walter Swett

Ear ringing and head noises relief remedy advertised

A vintage advert promotes Parminat double strength mixed in hot water and sugar for catarrh and ear trouble. It claims quick relief from roaring noises, clogged nostrils, and hearing loss with a simple, pleasant preparation available at Cline's Pharmacy or a local drugstore.

Middleport Social Notes Involving Local Residents

Middleport residents share updates on illnesses travel and visits. Mrs W G Davis hosted her contract bridge group on Tuesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Reed and sons travel to West Lafay ette due to the serious illness of Mr Redd's father. Mrs Helen Bailey plans a visit to Athens to see her daughter Mrs Carios Thomas. Mr and Mrs Thomas operate the Green Tea Inn near Ohio University. Mrs Fannie Stevens Mrs William Huggins and daughter Mary K are mentioned. Mr and Mrs Marian McGuire visited Athens to see Mrs Effie Harley. Mrs G U D Sauer at Magneth Springs reports improvement. Beulah Lee Smith shows pneumonia recovery. C W Kameey and Arthur Covert were in Huntington on business. Mr Hollis Gardner and two daughters visiting his parents in Rutland and his aunt Mrs Dave Davis return to Huntington.

W. G. Davis Third Avenue Contract Bridge Club Lawrence Reed and West LaFayette Redd Helen Bailey Athens Carios Thomas Thomas Green Tea Inn Ohio University Fannie Stevens William Huggins Mary K Marian McGuire

Many Complaints Over CWA Quota Cuts In Pomeroy

In Pomeroy on January 24, complaints pour into local CWA headquarters as the job quota is trimmed. Administrator Henry Corradini says the agency aims to be fair but admits errors may occur and stresses obedience to reduction orders. Each man believes others should lose their job.

Pomeroy CWA Henry Corradini

Probate actions filed in Pomeroy court for several estates

In Probate Court Pomeroy wills of Jacob Blumauer Mrs J M Deem Jennie L Osborn and George Hoeflick filed in past 10 days. Other items: transfer of real estate in David K Phillips estate granted to Ida L Phillips. Bart H Rawlings administrator of Ida M Carter estate authorized to exchange registered government bonds in Sarah B Carter guardian of June Ann Carter. Thomas Gilkey Emmett Gilkey administrators of Andrew Gilkey estate authorized to sell real estate and personal property.

June Ann Carter Thomas Gilkey Emmett Gilkey Andrew Gilkey

County Board Reorganizes Education Board Leaders

Pomeroy Ohio January 24 Nearly every county section is represented on the county board of education for the current term. Elected president is J. Frank Cheater and vice president Van McDade Portland with Albert Romine Dexter newly joined. W R Holcomb retiring Carpenter not seeking re election. meetings set for the third Saturday each month with next in March.

Chester Man Meads Meigs Pomeroy County Board of Education J. &. Frank Cheater van McDade Portland Albert Romine Dexter W. C. Keebough Sumner J . Young Mutland Frank McDade Homine W. R. Holcomb Carpenter

PiksT PRAPORMANCE TONIGHT MIDDLEPORT

Preview of the costumes and scenery for Min atrel Chuckles shows the Phi Delta Kappa Fraternity production at 8 15 tonight and Thursday. The show is billed as the most elaborately costumed amateur production staged here in recent years.

Pikst Prapormance Middleport Phi Delta Kappa Fraternity

Literary Club meets at Mrs Thomas home in Middleport

Members of the Literary Club are entertained this afternoon by Mrs H KB Thomas at her Lincoln Street home. Roll-call responses mention recent scientific discoveries. Afternoon study focuses on non fiction with Mrs Edward French and Mrs J B Harley participating. Next meeting set with Mrs Harley at Bryan Place on February 7.

Middleport Literary Club H. KB. Thomas Lincoln Street Edward French J. B. Harley Harley Bryan Place

Two Runaways Returned To Homes in Glouster

Two 18 year old Glouster sisters Gladys Shears and Irene Judson ran away Monday to seek work hitching to Parkersburg West Virginia. Local officers traced them with help from their uncles and deputies and they were returned to Glouster early Tuesday morning.

Glouster Gladys Shears Irene Judson Shears Parkersburg W. Va William Shears Judson Roy Judson Fred Heck Mr. Shears

Pomeroy Area Social Notes Details Local Meetings

Regular meetings and activities from Pomeroy area groups are reported. The Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion held its monthly meeting at the Legion Hall with initiation services and a new drill team formed. Home Missionary Society events at Simpson Methodist include Jan 2 hosting by Mrs. Elizabeth Young and Norma Thornton, with calendar meeting moved to February. Local business news notes Maurice Thornton Jr visiting Gallipolis, and W Wagner becoming owner of the Wolf Pen general store.

Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion Legion Hall Legion Quartet Charles Gilkey Gallipolis Pat Thornton Harrisonville Road Elizabeth Young Norma Home Missionary Society Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church Naylor's Run W. H. Wagner Wolf Pen Lon Denny Wagner David Archer Maurice Thornton, Jr Home Missionary Society of Simpson M. BE

Funeral services for Clarence Barnes held at Hanesville Church

Clarence Barnes died after an extended illness. Funeral services were held Sunday at 10 30 a m at Hanesville Church with burial in Wright Cemetery. He is survived by a widow two daughters and a son. Out of town guests included Floyd Thomas and family of Wilkinsburg Pa Mr and Mrs Jack Heiser of Guyahoga Falls and Martin Roush of Akron.

Langsville Clarence Barnes Hanesville Wright Floyd Thomas Wilkinsburg Dire Jack Heiser Guyahoga Falls Martin Roush Akron Gerald Grete Frank Gardner Harold Gardner

Middleport PTA Holds Evening Meeting at Pearl Street Gym

Regular Middleport Parent-Teacher Association gathering took place Tuesday at the Pearl Street Gymnasium. Principal Cline Matthews spoke on school matters during the business session before a short program and refreshments.

Middleport Jan Parent-Teacher Association Pearl Street Cline Matthews

Revival Services Open at A B Church in Tupper?

Tuppers Plains reports revival services began Thursday at the A B Church. Lena Keller learned her brother Ira Coleman is improving in a Columbus hospital. Mr and Mrs C B Lamb celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary. Carrie Gainer has been in Athens recently with her children. Quarterly conference at M E Church set for Feb 4 at 8. Velma Matlack, of Athens, visited with her children.

Tuppers Plains A. B Lena Keller Ira Coleman Columbus C. BE. Lamb Carrie Gainer M. E Velma Matlack Athens

Mid term exams set for Thursday and Friday at Middleport High

Middleport high officials announce mid term examinations will be held Thursday and Friday this week. The event will affect all students and classes as part of the term assessments.

Middleport Middleport High School

Must Fix Salary Court Rules on Employment of Ohio Teachers

POMEROY Jan 4 The sixth district court of appeals held that indefinite salary terms in teacher contracts do not create legal employment. The decision reversed a common pleas ruling, noting that a township failed to hire legally because salaries were not definite.

Ohio Pomeroy Sixth District Court of Appeals Wayne County Common Pleas Court Hie

Syracuse Notes On Local Visits And Educational Classes

Syracuse notes list visitors including Carl Duskey and family from Nelsonville visiting George Duskey and Mrs. Margaret Nease. Marry Wood and sons from Rio Grande. Adaline McBride Wood. Local teachers Carl Weece Edna Carteton Rachel Mille and others enrolled in a University of Ohio extension genetics class taught by Prof. W. C Copeland in Middleport. The D of A Guiding Star No AM holds January birthday with potluck Thursday night January 2? and invites Past Councilors to form a Pest Councilors Association led by Elizabeth Caret district deputy.

Carl Duskey Alice Wilbert Duskey Aye Dalley Nelsonville George Duskey Margaret Nease Marry Wood Bobbie Joe Rio Grande Mia Adaline McBride Wood Carl Weece Edna Carteton Rachel Mille Dan Rigzer Minersville Eleaper Ka Elizabeth Caret

Chester News Notes Brief Local Family Activities

Chester notes report several visits and events including Bernard Eiselstein and spouse spending Thursday night in Gallipolis with the latter's parents. Oscar Walker and spouse welcomed a six and a quarter pound son in Columbus. Emma Smith of Chester to the grandmother Dr. H A McCullough, G A Eiselstein, Howard Knight, and Mrs. E B Knight spent Saturday in Columbus. Mrs. James Wickam and Mrs. Will Heilman visited Beal Ridenour and attended the farmers institute. Mrs. Herb Warner and others attended D A Lodge in Pomeroy. Monday night Carl Christy and children and Raymond Gooch with RC Smith family visited.

Bernard Eiselstein Gallipolis Oscar Walker Columbus Emma Smith Chester James Wickam Will Heilman Beal Ridenour Famers’ Institute Herb Warner W. D. Cleland Ray Morris Floyd Ridenour D. of A. Lodge Pomeroy Carl Christy Raymond Gooch RC. Smith

Death of Claude Sayre in St Louis from scarlet fever

Letart notes the death of 9 year old Claude Sayre in St Louis from scarlet fever. He was the son of Edgar and Mrs. Sayre. E W Higginbotham is ill and Julia Boston is seriously ill at her East Letart home. J D Roush visited W A Rose at Racine. Doris Wagner held a thirteenth birthday party with twenty friends.

Letart Falls M E Sayre Claude Sayre St. Louis Edgar Sayre E. W. Higginbotham Julia Boston East Letart J. D. Roush W. A. Rose Racine Doris Wagner

Late C. C. Sharp Honored at Wise Community Service

A memorial service in Glouster mourned the late C. C. Sharp who died in Nelsonville. An obituary was read and a resolution adopted praising his generosity to Morgan County coal land owner who donated the Wise School grounds and a grove for community gatherings.

Sharp

Trimble Ladies Aid elects officers in church gathering

In Trimble on January 4 the M E Church Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs Roy Hall's home. Mrs Hall was named president with Ella Morrison as vice president Armel Rainey as secretary and Sadie Mourrivon as treasurer. Refreshments were served. The next meeting will be at Mrs Lucille Joseph's home.

Kaeming Mre Alma Leadinghaus Reading Armel Rainey Mrs. Hall Ella Morrison Sadie Mourrivon Lucille Joseph

Trimble P T A Affirms National Affiliation

Trimble Jan 24 members of the Trimble Parent Teacher Association met in the grade school. Mrs Booth gave a history of the organization and its work. A vote approved continuing affiliation with the National Parent and Teachers Association. Next meeting set for Feb 20.

Hal Orunkeation Trimble Mre Boon National Parent and Teachers’ Association Trimble Parent-Teacher Association Booth National Association

Kiwanis Club Meetings in Glouster Switch to Monthly Sessions

Glouster Kiwanis Club held a Tuesday noon meeting at Hotel Gordon January 4 adopting a monthly business session instead of a social program. Directors meetings are eliminated. Attendance was solid and the attendance prize awarded by Ben Goldberg went to Attorney George W. Rose.

Jewitt Smith Marriage Held At Trimble Home

Mr and Mrs John Jewitt of Trimble announce the marriage of their daughter Erma to James David Smith. The ceremony was performed by Rev Mrs Amy West in Trimble. Erma is a 1982 Jacksonville Trimble High School graduate.

Trimble John Jewitt Erma James David Smith Amy West Jacksonville-Trimbie High School

Mourning Draped Over Chickamauga Tribe After Officer Deaths

In Glouster Ohio the Chickamauga Tribe shrouds the city charter in mourning for 30 days in respect to two officers of the Great Council of Ohio Improved Order of Red Men. John Braunschweiger, past great sachem and great chief of records, died January 17 at his Toledo home. Thomas J. Irwin, past great sachem, died in California in January.

Glouster Great Council of Ohio Chickamauga John Braunschweiger Toledo Thomas J. Irwin California

Birthday Honors and SchoolEvents at Rio Grande

January birthdays were celebrated at Davis Cottage with invited guests and resident girls. C and Poston received gifts from Future Farmers and the girls basketball team for his service outside school duties. Latin Class hosted a party at the school Monday night, while two Filipino youths led a Christian Association meeting Sunday and spoke at the Baptist Church. Rev E H Midkiff of Wellston will lead a revival at Calvary Church for a week starting Sunday with special music.

Rio Grande Davis Cottage C. &. Poston Future Farmers of America Christian Association Baptist Church E. H. Midkiff First Baptist Church Wellston Calvary Church

Quarry Work Suspended In Gailia County

BE. N. Leonard district engineer of CWA ordered suspension of all lime stone quarrying in Gailia County. Workers will transfer to Municipal Airport and Fleet Avenue rip-rap projects, starting Friday. Airport staff to double with 100 men moved, to finish both projects by February 16.

Gallipolis Fire Dept Buys 11-Foot Rescue Boat

A 11 foot metal rescue boat funded by the Gallipolis City Commission for the Fire Department will carry grappling hooks oars and life saving gear. Mounted on a trailer it will be ready for swift service during emergencies. Also noted is a Blue Lodge Masons inspection at the Masonic Hall led by District Inspector Earl Roberts.

Gallipolis Blue Lodge of Masonic Hall Earl Roberts Jackson

Mrs Holmes Committed to Athens State Hospital

Gallipolis January 44 Mrs Harry Holmes aged 31 was committed to Athens State Hospital on Tuesday by Probate Judge J N Clark.

Gallipolis Harry Holmes Athens State Hospital J. 8. Clark

Sectional meeting on hatchery codes set for Jackson County

Gallipolis reports a sectional meeting on national hatchery codes to be held Thursday afternoon at the Jackson County Courthouse in Jackson. Hatcheries from Scioto Lawrence Gallia Meigs Athens Vinton Jackson Pike and Ross counties will be represented. County Agent E T Reed and H W Walters will attend from this city.

Gallipolis Jackson County Jackson Scioto Lawrence Gallia Meigs Athens Vinton Pike Ross E. T. Reed H. W. Walters

Packet Liberty to Enter Pittsburgh Gallipolis Trade

It is expected that the Packet Liberty will be placed in the Pittsburgh Gallipolis Charleston trade soon. Steamers Duncan Bruce and J. C. Rawn passed down yesterday.

Gallipolis Liberty Pittsburgh Charleston Duncan Bruce J. C. Rawn

Local Hospital Roundup From Holzer Hospital

Dale Burnside of Pomeroy had emergency appendix surgery at Holzer Hospital on Tuesday. Mrs. F. H. Buxton of Pt. Pleasant was admitted yesterday. Mrs. Fred Betz of Huntington was discharged.

Gallipolis Dale Burnside Pomeroy Holzer Hospital F. H. Buxton Pt. Pleasant Fred Betz Huntington

Philathea Women of the Church Meeting Plans

The Philathea Women of the Church of Christ in Middleport will meet Thursday evening in the church lecture room to plan future activities. Hostesses for the evening are Mrs Herman Ohblinger, Mrs P A Hyseil, and Mrs Herbert Fink.

Middleport Philathea Women Church of Christ Herman Ohblinger P. A. Hyseil Herbert Fink

Eastern Star Members To Meet in Gallipolis Sor

Gallipolis reports market activity as T. H. Kirk and Mr. Casey of R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co visit to buy. Gallipolis Tobacco Market closes with an average price of 9.82 per hundredweight and 69,985 pounds purchased. Leaf quality described as ordinary.

Eastern Star Gallipolis Sor T. H. Kirk Mr. Casey R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company

Plan Farm Meeting In Gallia For AAA Reduction

Gallipolis plans a county wide meeting in early February to present the corn hog production reduction plan. County Agent E T Reed said if all eligible farmers join, county allotment payments could reach 51900. Of this 3165 covers corn acreage reduction and 21735 hog production cutbacks. The federal program will be outlined at the meeting.

Gallipolis E. T. Reed

Community Notes Highlight Local Visits and Illnesses

Kanauga notes list Capt T H Hanes visiting Portsmouth with his son Russell and family. Belpre visitors John and Mrs Dexter stay with Schoonover and Flynn relatives. Mrs J S Miller of Parkersburg visits brother William Perry. Mrs Jennie Tewksbury and daughter visit A W Pulling home.

Kanauga Hanes Portsmouth Russell John Dexter Belpre Schoonover Flynn J. 8 Miller Parkersburg William Perry Jennie Tewksbury A. W. Pulling Lowell Gene Anderson Charleston W. Va J. Q. Adams Ethel Wehbie U. G. Hanes Samuel Samuel May Last Week To Relieve J. C. Johnson, Who Is of Lumbago Elia Wagner C. G. Houck Andrew White

Time Extended for Tobacco Crop Reduction Signings

In Gallipolis the signing of AAA tobacco crop reduction contracts is extended indefinitely. County Agent E T Reed was informed Tuesday and final dates will be set within a week. About 82 farmers in the county are covered by 72 contracts signed by yesterday. In Common Pleas Court the case of Stanley Taylor administrator et al was dismissed after payment of 132 dollars with interest.

Gallipolis AAA E. T. Reed Common Pleas Court Stanley Taylor

Hall elected exalted ruler of Gallipolis lodge

Lawrence R. Hall of Holser Hospital was chosen Monday night to serve the unexpired term of Charles Huber, a patient at Huntington Veterans Hospital, as exalted ruler of the Gallipolis Lodge of Elke.

Gallipolis Lawrence R. Hall Holser Hospital Lodge of Elke Charles Huber Huntington Veterans’ Hospital

Gas Man Speaks Here Gallipolis Rotary Talk

Frank Phillips district manager for the Ohio Fuel Gas Company spoke to the Gallipolia Rotary Club at their Tuesday meeting in Gallipolis. He addressed local gas service issues and future company plans affecting Athens and surrounding areas.

Gallipolis Frank Phillips Athens Ohio Fuel Gas Company Gallipolia

Oil leases mark Naples trip for Walter Linkhorn

Walter Linkhorn who spent the past month in Naples New York taking oil and gas leases is spending the week with Mrs Linkhorn and their son at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Woods Mrs A N Powman has returned from a visit with friends in Columbia

Walter Linkhorn Naples N. Y

Twen District of the Order to Convene in Gallipolis

The Twen District of the Order meets in Gallipolis with an afternoon session at 1:45 and an evening session at 5:39 at the temple. Lydia Crawford of Cincinnati will be honored for initiatory work with Polis Chapter and Schoola tion. Venmie M. Butler is district vice president with Ruth Swisher as president and Ethel Gallipolis as secretary and Morgan as treasurer. The program includes invocation, welcome, response, roll call, question box, and installation of memoria.

Gallipolis Twen Orde of Masonic T Temple Lydia & Crawford Cinnati Polis Venmie M. Butler Sion Ruth Swisher Mies Ethel U Gallipolis Ay Morgan Oak Hil Duanna Yeanger H. H Lipolis Ruth Radcliff Ly Edwards Gatpolis Ficera

Marriage of Miss Anies Meter and B Lewes in Bidwell

The wedding of Miss Anies Meter of Bidwell to B Lewes, son of Mr and Mrs RM Rio Grande, is announced. The couple, already married in August 1905, will reside in Gallipolis as Mrs Jones continues in re employed position at the Bidwell Schools and Mr Lewes resumes duties in county service.

Gallipolis Anies Meter Cas Bidwell B. Lewes County Jones Well High School

Pythians Sponsor Prewar Endowment at Naomi Ledge

Pythians in Naomi Ledge sponsor a penwail honor as the Presider at the endow event. The ceremony marks a communal effort to sustain prewar pensions and recognizes local leaders.

Naomi Penwail

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