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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1935

Page

5

Sibley of Gallipolis Ancestor of War Hero, Dies

The notice recalls W. G. Sibley of Gallipolis and connections to Chicago and Racine. It notes his World War I service and Lafayette Escadrille ties. Frank L. Sibley and Myrtie Sibley are mentioned as relatives. burial is at Hill Cemetery with funeral to reach noon today.

Racine Any Chicago Collegians Lafayette Escadrille Xot Frank L. Sibley Ives Gallipolis Myrtie Sibley Hill Cemetery

McCormick Clerk Reports 1934 County Offenses and Penalties

The 1934 Gallia County cases include manslaughter theft embezzlement carrying concealed weapons burglary and entering with numerous offenders sent to reformatories workhouses probation or jail. Courts disposed of twenty nine cases with many offenses pending and penalties varied by charge.

McCormick the of Commerce Gallia County

Property owners face delays in book submissions and receipts

County records show delays in book submissions and balance work by the board. E B E Myers reports receipts cannot be finalized until balanced, likely with two weeks to commence. Marriage licenses list Sylvia Hendrix and Hanshaw. ages 58, linked to Wood and Kananga.

County L. White Gal- E Woods Gallipolis Sylvia Hendrix Daughe Kananga Hanshaw Goal Wood

Scarlet fever cases rise in Vinton and Gallia County

Gallia County nurse Miss Margaret Jones reports the first scarlet fever case in ten days and quarantines Mrs. Roy Huntley of Vinton. Eight total fever cases exist in Vinton, with several families released from quarantine. Additional cases are under supervision in Gallia County and nearby towns.

Gallipolis Margaret Jones Gallia County Roy Huntley Vinton

Alonzo Cottrell Dies Suddenly at Gallipolis

Alonzo Cottrell aged 82 was found dead in his Spruce Street home in Gallipolis by his sister Mrs. Henrietta Porter after a heart attack. Former powder and steel mill worker in Pennsylvania. His wife and son are deceased. two sisters Mia Porter and Mrs J B Loucks survive. Funeral set for Friday at 2 with burial in Mound Cemetery.

Gallipolis Alonzo Cottrell Henrietta Porter Spruce Street Pennsylvania Mia. Porter J. 8. Loucks Thivener Mound Hill Cemetery

Gallia Court News: Divorce Pleas and Custody In Gallipolis

Virginia Nibert sues Homer Nibert after 39 years of marriage for divorce and temporary alimony alleging extreme cruelty and intoxication. She seeks a peace injunction and custody of daughter Dorothy age 15. Carl Russell sues Sylvia Russell for divorce alleging extreme cruelty and neglect, seeking custody of their child. Judge W R White modified a temporary restraining order in a separate Edna Holsten case, allowing repair work and ordering $1.50 weekly temporary alimony.

Gallipolis Virginia Nibert Homer Nibert Common Pleas Court Dorothy Sylvia Russell Carl Russell W. R. White the Common Pleas Court Edna Holsten Frank Holsten

River at Pool Gallipolis Shows Quick Ohio River Recovery

River at pool stage on the Ohio with Dam 26 up. Unusually rapid recovery from near flood conditions noted. Heavy ice floes observed but ferry traffic remains unaffected.

Pool Gallipolis Ohio River

Gallipolis Pastor To Preach at Carpenter

Rev. George Sagan of Gallipolis will preach in Carpenter Saturday night February 2 on the topic Can a Man Be a Christian and Not Believe the Bible. Also noted are Mrs Weathery’s Mt Union visit and relief workers widening a hill road near George Woods mailbox. Funeral services for Tom Woodyard of Albany, formerly Carpenter, will be held Friday afternoon at Schoollot. he was brother to C C Woodyard of Carpenter.

Tom Woodyard Albany Carpenter Woodyard C. C. Woodyard

Local notes from Tuppers Plains and Athens area

Mrs Luella Keller and daughter Mable visited Athens with Mrs Staneart. Miss Ida Sommers of Meigs Creek stayed with Miss Mary Guerra. Mrs Keebaugh is ill. Roy Shields aids at the McLane home. Rev B G Holman preached at the Christian Church. Miss Reva Douglass visited Miss Mabel Keller. Miss Smith the high school music teacher returned briefly due to illness. Olive Orange Commerce Club meets February at the auditorium. Purple and Orange paper hits stands February 14.

Luella Keller Mable Athens Staneart Ida Sommers Meigs Creek Mary Guerra Keebaugh Hardway Roy Shields McLane B. W. McLane B. G. Holman Reva Douglass Mabel Keller Miss Smith Wilbur Rice Marguerette Kincade Olive Orange Commerce Club

Millet on trial over art swindle tests price to prove art

Jean Charles Millet grandson of a famed painter faces trial in Fontainebleau for an international art swindle. He argued that a fabulous price would persuade American and English experts that a painting is authentic. The defense hinges on the perceived value convincing experts.

Fontainebleau France Jean Charles Millet

Murray Rites Held At Rutland Monday

Jacob Murray died at age 80 at his home in Grass Run Side Hill and his funeral was held at the Rutland Baptist Church with Rev. Harley Bolton officiating. Attendees traveled from Middleport Akron Pt Pleasant W Va Troy Ohio and Columbus Ohio.

Grass Run-Side Hill Jacob Murray Baptist Church Rutland Harley Bolton Ray Bachner Middleport Vaughn Murray Don Murray Akron Ray Greenler Pt. Pleasant W. Va George Louthan Troy Ohio Ott Streets Columbus Pyllis Burson Holzer Hospital G. O. Will Seth F. Nicholson Ohio University W. F. Copeland J. E. Trepp J. C. Anderson Harry Sazton Betty Bratton Pearl Orville Athens Raymond Saxton John Carr David Saxton Ward Saxton

Local Notices From Carbon Hill Area

Rev G C Nutter to hold Sunday services February 3. Birth announced for Russell Devol's son Richard Ray born January 28. Several locals visit relatives and guests include Vaughn Landis from Nelsonville and others from Haydenville Murray City Willard Logan.

Carbon Hill G. C. Nutter Vaughn Landis Nelsonville Ted Nutter Arthur Echels Murray City Louie Wilkenson Willard Russell Devol Richard Ray Velva Lowes Evert Stover Opa Stover Frances Coe Cora Bell Smith Pearl Williams Logan Lillian White Nellie Riddlebarker William Horn Gerald Haydenville Oakley Smith Robert Smith William Coe Myrick Smith

Grangers to Spell New Marshfield

An old fashioned spelling bee has been arranged for the meeting Saturday night at 7 30 o clock of Summit Grange New Marshfield. A box supper has also been. It is estimated that 500000000 pounds of explosives are used in this country annually.

New Marshfield Summit Grange Sohio THE Standard Oil Company OF Ohio

False Teeth Stay Put with Fasteeth Powder Ad

Fasteeth powder keeps dentures from slipping and dropping with a no gumminess feel. It freshens breath and provides all day comfort for real teeth. Praised by users and dentists alike, buy Fasteeth at your druggist.

Ives

Sub Zero Weather Grips Bashan District Last Week

The harsh winter conditions drop temperatures to six to ten degrees below zero across Bashan District last week. Local residents Edytha Stout and Della White spent the weekend with families in the area, while others like Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Tucker and Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Rose hosted visitors. Illness in the community includes chickenpox affecting Margaret and Gordon Oliver. Hayman family news notes the death of Clem Hayman of Zaleski.

Bashan Edytha Stout Parkersburg Gus Stout Herbert Tucker Pomeroy Margaret Gordon Oliver E. Hayman Clem Hayman Zaleski Della White Bertha Rose Miss Osborn Columbus J. C. Rose Charles Wood

Jury tampering rumors denied in Hauptmann trial

Sheriff John H. Curtiss denied rumors of jury tampering in the famous Hauptmann case and said there is nothing to rumors of authorities investigating attempts to influence a juror.

Flemington, N. J John H. Curtiss Bruno Richard Hauptmann

Silken Spindles Focused on a Starry Night Contemplation

Gale contemplates Steve's words and betrayal after a bruised eye explanation, watching a star from a dark window. She struggles with loneliness, guilt, and unanswered questions about love and trust, as the scene hints at a continuing drama. A separate note mentions no Roosevelt Birthday Ball and a paralyzed party in Pomeroy.

Phil Gale Steve Gallipolis Pomeroy

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