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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1936

Page

2

School Work Resumes in All Nelsonville Buildings

Nelsonville resumes classes in all buildings after Friday delays caused by severe cold and blizzard. Mid year exams interrupted Friday are continued today as buses return to normal schedules. Police entries and jail records were empty, with no arrests and no Sunday mayor’s court. Political interest grows as Al Smith's New Deal discussion receives wide attention before a Tuesday reply.

Nelsonville al Smith Roosevelt Taft

Urges Attendance for Dr Grace Abbott Talk in Athens

Mrs T M Wolfe of Athens county children’s committee urges all local groups to hear Dr Grace Abbott, renowned child welfare expert, Tuesday evening January 28 at 7 p m at Memorial Hall Ohio University. A second talk is set for 9 40 Wednesday morning at Ohio University.

Nelsonville Mra T. M. Wolfe Athens Grace Abbott At & P Om Memorial Hall Ohio University Abbott

Coaster Injured in Accident Saturday

Nelsonville report notes Jimmy Linscott 15 suffered severe scalp wounds after losing control on a FE Franklin hill sled. He crashed into a street curb, was unconscious, then moved by companions to Dr. L E Butta, needing several stitches and recovering satisfactorily.

Nelsonvill FE Jimmy Linscott Dean Linscott Franklin &T. Hill Young Linscott L. E. Butta

Pastor Returns From Funeral Call In Ohio

Rev. R. F. Strickler returned Saturday from Cuyahoga Falls where he had been called to conduct the funeral of a friend last week in Ohio.

Nelsonville R. F. Strickler Cuyahoga Falls

Fasteeth Tooth Powder Promises Secure Fit All Day

Advertisement for Fasteeth tooth powder claims it keeps false teeth tight and stable without pasty taste. Three sizes available. product marketed to druggists for a confident fit that resists rocking or slipping all day.

Nelsonville To Be 1936 Host To PTA Body

Nelsonville prepares to host the South East District meeting of Parent-Teacher Associations in a one day session on Wednesday. The event runs 9:30 am to 4 pm in the high school auditorium with delegates from twelve counties. City schools dismiss at noon to allow teachers to attend afternoon sessions.

Nelsonville Parent-Teacher Associations Ohio

L B Staley Dies in Indiana Saturday

Nelsonville mourns L B Staley a former Hocking Valley Fireman now of Whiting Indiana died Saturday. Survived by wife and one son the funeral will be Thursday at 2 30 PM at First Methodist Church with burial at Greenlawn after the body arrives Tuesday morning on train 30 at 10 30.

Nelsonville C. G. Pritchard Philadorian Lodge A. M L. B Ben) Staley Whiting Ind An A First Methodist Church Greenlawn

Eastern Star meeting set at Masonic Temple

The Eudora Chapter No. 72 of the Order of Eastern Star will hold its regular meeting Tuesday night at 7 30 o'clock in the Masonic Temple.

Nelsonville Eudora Chapter Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple

Mrs. Cora Haning Dies After Operation at 68

Mrs. Cora Nanna Haning, 68, died Sunday morning at Shelter ing Arms Hospital after an operation. Funeral Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at the Methodist Protestant Church in New Marshfield, Rev. Ray W Huff officiating. Burial in New Marshfield Cemetery. She leaves husband H. F E Haning, daughters Mrs Lydia Raines and Mrs Daisy Cavindish of Columbus, Mrs Iona Kyle of Athens, sons Leonard and Clifford Nanna of Barberton, Ohio, brothers Lee and Pearl Jones of New Marshfield. She belonged to the Methodist Protestant Church Summit Grange and Pythian Sisters of Athens.

New Marshfield Cora Nanna Haning B& O'clock Sheltering Arms Hospital Hoodlet Funeral Haning Methodist Protestant Church Ray W Huff Columbus Lydia Raines Daisy Cavindish Iona Kyle Athens Leonard Clifford Nanna Barberton, O Lee Pearl Jones Summit Grange Pythian

Ohio Farmer Wins Suit From Insurance Firm

Robert Young, a Weston farmer, won a three year suit against an insurance company. Judge Amos L. Donn awarded him proceeds from 25 acres of wheat and expenses from eviction after foreclosure. The case began in 1932 when Young's mother, 81 year old Mrs. Sarah Young, resisted eviction with a gun.

Bowling Green Robert Young Weston Amos L. Donn Young Sarah Young

Address by Gov. Al Smith on the New Deal

Governor Al Smith, a Roosevelt ally and Democrat, defends constitutional limits and warns against bureaucracy, popular demagoguery, and class warfare. He argues for cost discipline, balance of capital and labor, and a return to 1932 Democratic principles while criticizing relief programs and New Deal overreach. He insists the Constitution must prevail and rails against the Soviet and socialist platforms.

Gov al Smith Smith New York Roosevelt United States Washington

Express Jumps Track Injuring Fifty at Chicago Stockyards

Two cars of a Chicago Rapid Transit southbound express derailed on a curve near the stockyards after jumping the rails. Ten hurt seriously and more than twenty others sustained injuries as the cars teetered on the elevated structure with front ends over the street. Police and fire crews responded. the incident caused widespread disruption and injuries among commuters and workers.

Chicago Chicago Rapid Transit Company

Gallia man arrested after threat of self harm at hardware stores

Francis Cottrill 35 told dealers he would end it all Saturday. Police arrested him after he tried to buy a revolver at Womeldorff & Thomas and Mc Knight & Davies stores, later saying he planned death by own action due to marital troubles. He was jailed briefly. his wife intervened. He works at Bell & Shaw mill. wife at Ohio Hospital for Epileptics. They reside on Garfield Ave.

United States of America Smith Gallipolis Francis Cottrill Cottrill John Fraley Womeldorff & Thomas Hardware Court St McKnight & Davies Fraley

Gallipolis Marriage Licenses Issued Saturday

Marriage licenses issued in Gallipolis on Saturday show Harry C C Wheeler 27 and Frances Worman 25 both of Gallipolis to Lewis Wamsley 21 son of Sherman Wamsley and Marie Mash 21 daughter of Charlie Mash of Gallipolis and to Paul Bennett 21 of Pt. Pleasant W Va dairyman son of Frank Bennett and Mae Hayman 21 daughter of Pearly Hayman native of Mason County W Va.

Gallipolis Harry CC. Wheeler Frances Worman Lewis Wamsley Sherman Wamsley Marie Mash Charlie Mash Paul Bennett Pt. Pleasant W. Va Frank Bennett Mae Hayman Pearly Hayman Mason County

Infant Dies of Pneumonia in Holzer Hospital

Six month old Neil Mosely, son of Mr and Mrs Walter Mosely of Neil Avenue, died at Holzer Hospital Saturday from pneumonia one hour after arrival.

Gallipolis Walter Mosely Neil

Eleven Skunks Captured In One Gallipolis Trapping Day

Samuel Hemphill of near Bladen claimed the trapping championship by taking 11 skunks from a single den in Gallipolis in one day.

Gallipolis Samuel Hemphill Bladen

Intoxication case ends with fine for John Ryan

John Ryan of Greens Run was released by Magistrate T R Bennett after pleading guilty to an intoxication charge and being fined five dollars plus costs on Saturday.

John Ryan Greens T. R. Bennett

Methodist Church Orchestra Plans Weekly Bingo Tonight

Nelsonville reports the Methodist Church orchestra will host a weekly benefit bingo party tonight at 7 30 in the Johnson Building.

Nelsonville The Methodist Church Orchestra Johnson Building

Don’t Cough Tonight Thoxine Ad

A vintage drug advert promotes Thoxine as fast acting throat medicine for night coughs. Claims relief within 15 minutes with one swallow and phlegm loosening effects. Mentions refunds if it fails and prices 35c 60c and $1.00 from Clive’s Drug Store and Quick’s Drug Store.

Clive Quick's

Scottsboro Tragedy Highlights New Trial Crisis

State militia stood under arms in Birmingham Alabama to curb race rioting as Ozie Powell one of the Scottsboro defendants fought for life in a hospital after a shot during an escape attempt. Heywood Patterson age 23 received a 75 year sentence. A map shows where the escape was thwarted.

Scottsboro Birmingham Ala Ozie Powell Heywood Patterson

Hayes Funeral Held At Bidwell Sunday

Mrs. Sarah Hayes of Bidwell age 73 widow of Levi Hayes died of pneumonia and heart trouble Thursday. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Bidwell M. E. Church with Rev. R. R. Denney in charge. Burial was in Lone Oak Cemetery near Pt. Pleasant. Surviving are two sons Floyd M. Hayes Dayton and Dean L. Hayes Bidwell, a daughter Mrs. Virta Hall Athens, two brothers William Priddy Salina Kansas and N B Priddy Seattle Washington, two sisters Miss Margaret Priddy Cleveland and Mrs. Elizabeth Hayes South Side West Virginia.

Gallipolis Sarah Hayes Bidwell Levi Hayes Bidwell M. E R. R. Denney Lone Oak Cemetery Pt. Pleasant W. Va Floyd M. Hayes Dayton Dean L. Hayes Virta Hall Athens William Priddy Salina Kans N. B. Priddy Seattle Wash Margaret Priddy Cleveland Elizabeth Hayes South Side

Cherrington Home Hosts Weekend Guests

Henry W. Cherrington entertained with daughter Miss Henrietta Cherrington a physical education instructor at Ohio State University and Mr and Mrs Eric Ferguson with daughter Frances of Portsmouth over the weekend.

Gallipolis Henry W. Cherrington Henrietta Cherrington Ohio State University Eric Ferguson Frances Portsmouth

Snowy weight toppled barn on Poling farm near Leaper

A heavy snow load caused the barn on the Poling farm near Leaper to collapse onto the state road. No injuries reported. Local fire and county crews investigated the scene and blocked the road for cleanup.

Gallipolis Leaper

Bladen Man Recovers From Poisoning Attack

Oakley Dray of Bladen County recovers from ptomaine poisoning after an attack. The incident prompted medical treatment and a cleanup of food sources in the locality.

Bladen Man Gallipolis Oakley Dray Bladen

Last Rites for Two Are Held in Gallipolis

Two funerals were held in Gallipolis on Saturday for James Tippens 81 who died in Nutley New Jersey and for Mrs. Sarah Bowen widow of Elias Bowen. Tippens was a cabinet maker and later upholsterer with family and lodge ties in town. Bowen's services were at her daughter Mrs. Fred Jolly’s home with burial in Pine Street Cemetery. Surviving children and several siblings are listed.

Gallipolis James Tippens Nutley N. J Sarah Bowen Elias Bowen Tippens Elias Wetherholt H. H. Wilbur Pine Street Guy Tippens Washington, D. C Lewis Schwab Second Ave Alta Curry Bowen Fred Jolly George Sagen Pine St

Quail Inhabit Mills Home Kitchen Steps

Gallipolis locals report quail visiting the Mills home at Mills Station as snow covers the ground. About one hundred birds of all species have formed daily trips to the kitchen area and some have approached within a few feet of the door to investigate the supposed headqarters.

Gallipolis Harry K. Mills Mills Station Mills

Weather Gauge: Temperature Rises Then Drops in Gallipolis

Weather observer Edwin McCormick reports a swing in Gallipolis with 10 below zero Saturday night, rising to 18 above by Sunday evening, then dropping to 9 below by Monday night.

Gallipolis Edwin McCormick

Frances Worman Weds Harry C Wheeler in Gallipolis

Frances Worman married Harry C Wheeler at his home Saturday at six by Rev L W Gishler. They will live at 444 First Ave after furnishing an apartment. Mrs Wheeler is a stenographer for Henry C Cherrington and Hollis Johnston. he is manager of the local theater.

Gallipolis Frances Worman Harry C. Wheeler L. W. Gishler Presbyterian Church First Ave Wheeler T. F. Worman Henry C. Cherrington Hollis Johnston Fred H. Wheeler

No clear title due to damaged OCR

A fragmentary report describes a Friday or Saturday incident in Lima Ohio involving a hotel desk clerk, a claim about an American flag and respect, and mentions Legionnaires Knights of Pythias and Ely Club members. Names referenced include Shealy Cray Shain and Fraley with unclear roles or actions.

Gallipol Aires Lima Ohio Shealey Cray Smith nKights Pythias Ely

Bees Suffer In Cold Weather Hit At Gallipolis

In Gallipolis a severe cold spell affects apiaries with many bees dying from starvation. Elmer Haffell and John Houck report two dozen apiaries producing honey, while Harry K. Mills notes death toll rising as bees struggle through recent cold snaps. Haffell observed some hives still viable though many perish.

Gallipolis Elmer Haffell John Houck Harry K. Mills Haffelt

Gallipolis-RB Sales Report Notably Lower This Season

In Gallipolis RB markets sales were near the prior level but pounds sold Friday lagged last season. The average price per hundred pounds steadied around last week with slight declines noted.

Gallipolis

Also Mentioned on This Page

Upper Valley Leo WPA Grabill Marion McBride Dr. Abbott Satel PTA Southeast Ohio L. B. Staley Indiana E. S C. N. Haning Ohio Farmer NRA Congress Supreme Court Democratic Party Socialist Party United States Supreme Court Free America Russia Gallia Wed Hollywood Marcia Mae Jones Los Angeles Court Hayes Quail Allege Dicey Loren Fraley Boa Smad H Columbus U. S Benson W. Hough Lumbus Bar Association Schenley’s Sehenley Distsivators
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