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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1935

Page

10

Concrete Job Will Require Two Months in Gallipolis

Gallipolis plans concrete paving of unimproved lower streets within two months. City Manager Adolphenke says property owners along Grape First and Vine Streets will pay frontage-foot assessments. double payments for land on both sides of First Avenue. Federal assistance through FERA will cover labor and part of materials, with the city providing additional material support. Work to begin after July 15 and finish within two months, with water lines renewed to protect the new pavement. Also notes storm sewer work on upper Second through Fourth Streets and a related recall to Pine Street Cemetery. In a separate item Vernon Sheline and Willis Nibert, minors, placed on probation for a year after being caught breaking into the golf course clubhouse.

Gallipolis Adolphenke Grape Street Henke First Avenue Hanke FERA Ohio River Ferr Chickamauga Creek Pine Street Cemetery Pine Street Vernon Sheline Willis Nibert J. S&s Clark Atty John Hallday W. B. Cooper

Mrs Alla Kyger Dies in Holzer Hospital

Gallipolis widow of C L Kyger dies at Holzer Hospital at noon Thursday. She lived on Front Street and was active in the Eastern Star Lodge and the Episcopal Church. Survived by two brothers Miller Minturn of Washington DC and Geo Minturn of New Orleans. Burial planned beside her husband in Mound Hill Cemetery once Louisiana brother contacted.

Gallipolis Alla Kyger C. L. Kyger Holzer Hospital Front Street Eastern Star Lodge Episcopal Church Miller Minturn Washington D.H Geo- Tee Minturn New Orleans Louisiana Mound Hill

Local Hotel Manager Buys Half Interest in Portsmouth Inn

John B. Clendenin manager of the Hotel Libby in Gallipolis has purchased a half interest in the Hotel Lee at Portsmouth. He plans to spend part of his time at the Scioto County hotel while continuing his work at the Libby.

Gallipolis John B. Clendenin Libby Lee Portsmouth Scioto County

John Bodimer Ordained at Bexley Hall Gambier

The Rev. John McKelvey Bodimer was ordained in the Protestant Episcopal Church at Bexley Hall Gambier Ohio. He was accompanied by his grandfather John H Bodimer of Rodney Gallia County. He studied at Oberlin College Columbia University Bexley Hall School of Theology Gambier and General Theology Seminary NYC.

Gallipolis Protestant Episcopal Church Bexley Hall Gambier Ohio John McKelvey Bodimer John H. Bodimer Rodney Gallia County Oberlin College Columbia University Bexley Hall School

Broken Hand Forces Boxer To Leave King

Malcolm Jackson of Gallipolis fought Jess McMurtry of Cincinnati Thursday at the Silver Bridge, but retired in the fourth round due to a broken left hand. Patsy Patterson beat K. O. Clark in a 10 round main event. Ace Rayburn and Fred Hammond drew. Charles Sayre drew with Jake Shields. A turnout of about five hundred watched. John Bender vs John Edwards slated for July 15. Rattling Johnson, a local color, failed to get an opponent for his bout.

Gallipolis Malcolm Jackson Silver Bridge Jackson the Bridge Jess McMurtry Cincinnati McMurtry Patsy Patterson K. O. Clark Florida Charleston W. Va Patterson Clark Ace Rayburn Pt. Pleasant Fred Hammond CCC Pomeroy Charles Sayre Jake Shields Sayre A. Neal Tootie Woods Dick Russell John Bender Marton John Edwards Johnson Cyclone Bidwell Gallia County K. O. Blackwell

Columbus Rio Grande Group Plans for Picnic

Alumni and friends of Rio Grande College will hold their annual picnic in Columbus at Durancau Park on Sunday July 14 from 10 a m to 5 p m. Short services led by Prof C O Clark of Rio Grande College and two Columbus helpers precede a 12 45 p m dinner and a 2 30 p m program under Mrs Carr. Columbus Rio Grande Association officers include J Boyd Davis president Price Ewing vice president and Mrs W R Edwards secretary. Davis is the son of the late Dr J M Davis former Rio Grande College president.

Gallipolis Rio Grande College Columbus Duranceau Park Scioto River C. O. Clark Chestera McDonald Carr Luke Cooperider Carr Columbus-Rio Grande Association J. Boyd Davis Price Ewing Sterling W. R. Edwards Davis J. M. Davis

Families Forced From City Park Picnic by Rain

Five families spread picnic on ground in City Park but retreated when a heavy shower began around 11:30 AM Thursday, just before noon, leaving hopeful lunch plans unfinished.

Gallipolis

Funeral Services Sunday For Mrs. Isabelle Carter

Mrs Isabelle Matson Carter 78 died suddenly at her Jacksonville home. Survived by four sons George Carter Glouster John California Pa Emmett and Ervin Jacksonville. one daughter May Mitchell Ona WV. brother William Matson Millfield. sister Mrs Alex Nelson Trimble. 10 grandchildren 11 great grandchildren. Funeral Sunday 10 30 at United Brethren church Jacksonville Rev F Koster in charge. Burial Russell Cemetery near Jacksonville.

Glouster Isabelle Matson Carter Jacksonville George Carter John California Emmett Ervin May Mitchell Ona W. Va William Matson Millfield Alex Nelson Trimble George F. Carter United Brethren Church F. ©. Koster Russell Cemetery

Citizens Meeting Called by Warner Conservation Group

A meeting of the Warner Conservation Organization and interested citizens is set for tonight at 8 o'clock in the mayor's office, immediately after the council session.

Glouster Warner Conservation Organization

U. B. Church Cleans, redecorates in Hollister

Hollister The U B Church has been cleaned and redecorated with new papering varnished woodwork and updated pew blinds and lighting fixtures. Short dedication services will be held Sunday July 14 to mark the improvements.

Miss Ruth Haines Weds Fostoria Man

Floyd E. Horner son of Mr and Mrs Matthew Horner Fostoria and Miss Ruth Maines daughter of Mr and Mrs R Haines were married June 24 in Covington Kentucky The bride worked as cashier in a Fostoria market and the groom is employed at the Colonial Theater in Fostoria They will reside in Fostoria

Hollister Floyd E. Horner Matthew Horner Fostoria Ruth Maines

Blowers Return From Trip Through Canada

Mr and Mrs Blower of this city and two sons El bert and Willis returned from a two weeks trip to Canada. They visited Hamilton Toronto North Bay Ottawa Montreal and Quebec and traveled home via Lake Champlain with a short visit to friends in Hamilton.

Glouster Fem Blower Elbert Willis Columbus Hamilton Ontario Toronto North Bay Ottawa Montreal Quebec Lake Champlain

Lewis Kasser Improves at Grant Hospital

Grant Hospital Columbus reports Lewis Kasser is improving very satisfactorily Raphael Kasser says after visiting him at the hospital in Columbus and noting his condition has bettered since the incident.

Lewis Kasser Lewisa Kasser Grant Hospital Columbus Raphael

Mackeys Announce Daughter's Marriage

Mr and Mrs Charles Mackey of Glouster announce the marriage of their daughter Elma Lavera to Fred Herran son of Mr and Mrs Charles Herran of Ashtabula. The ceremony occurred June 29 at Finnish Lutheran Church Redtown officiated by Rev John Heroskomen. The couple will reside in Cleveland. A wedding reception followed at the Mackey home with many district guests listed.

Charlies Mackey Glouster Elma Lavera Fred Herran Charles Herran Ashtabula Redtown John Heroskomen Cleveland Charles Mackey Emil Sainey Lancaster Sophia Kangas Charles Santoy Henry Mataon Sylvia Ella Wayne the Plains Fred Bumgarner Felix Lindholm Arnold Elien Carl Lainey Misa Gertrude Lainey Jack Kutta Taylor Ridge Mary Mackey Nicholas Helyne Clifford Anton Neimir Matt Johnson Aino Humi Otta Hanning Walter Turi Robert Paul Lena Heiser Lawrence Lee Charles Alto Charles Salo Victor Sivola Thelma Esther John Mullins Myers Crossing Sylvester Hammond James Mullina Chauncey Ralph Barker Athens Burg Johnson George Williamson Columbus James Williamson Clara Canter Jobs Eliza Burton Lizzie Roberts Orbiston Burton Floyd Minnett Howard McNamis Walter Harriett Clell Martin Jennie Graham Dayton Guss Graham Nora Graves Chiefs Club Wesley Walburn Clarksburg W. Va

Sunshine Class elects officers at Bishopville church

Sunshine Class of the Bishopville Church elected six month officers at a meeting hosted by Mr and Mrs N B Gardner. Marguerite McDonald was named president Charles William Mihoan vice president Mary Margaret Milhoan secretary Darrel Jones treasurer and Russell Shepard pianist. Twenty five members attended and homemade ice cream was served. The next meeting will be at Marguerite McDoneld's home.

Bishopville Sunshine Bishopville Church N. 8. Gardner Marguerite McDonald Charles William Mihoan Mary Margaret Milhoan Darrel Jones Russell Shepard Marguerite McDoneld

Council Meeting Opens Tonight in Glouster

The first monthly council meeting will be held at 7 o'clock tonight at the city building in Glouster. The session aims to address local issues and set priorities for the coming month.

Glouster

Mrs Ellen Wilson Brunton Ill in Spangler Hospital

Mrs Ellen Wilson Brunton mother of Mrs Matthew Horner and former Hollister resident from Fostoria is seriously ill and in a hospital at Spangler Pennsylvania.

Glouster Ellen Wilson Brunton Matthew Horner Fostoria Hollister Spangler, Pa

Wm. Clark Completes 50 Years in Business

William A. Clark, 69, New Lexington tailor, marks fifty two years running a men s tailoring shop in Glouster and remains the city s oldest active businessman in the same field.

Wm. Clark Glouster William A. Clark New Lexington

Teacher Pursues Masters at Columbia University

Mr. Kermit Blosser physical education instructor in Glouster schools attends Columbia University New York this summer to work on his Master’s degree.

Glouster Kermit Blosser Columbia University New York

Chauncey A. Picnic Dinner At Sanders Home

A Fourth of July picnic dinner was hosted at the home of Mr and Mrs Clarence E Sanders. Attending were Mr and Mrs L W Sanders and family Dr and Mrs C N Sanders and family and Mr and Mrs Charles Sanders.

Chauncey Clarence E. Sanders L. W. Sanders C. N. Sanders Charles Sanders Peter Rankin Elmer Mullens Elsie Rankin Irene Miller James Rankin Old Man's Cave

Chauncey party returns from Scioto River camping trip

Chauncey Evan Morgan Jr Henry Morgan Thomas Oliver James Oliver and Jesse Scott have returned from a few days camping and fishing trip at the Scioto River. The earthworm note discusses grafting experiments and unusual worm growths. Spanish chess games are described as often long with fathers dying before sons finish games.

Chauncey Evan Morgan, Jr Henry Morgan Thomas Oliver James Oliver Jesse Scott Scioto River

Orbiston Church Annual Reunion Sets July 28

The Orbiston Church and community hold their annual homecoming on Sunday July 28 attracting many former residents from distant cities. Morning Bible school precedes preaching and a basket dinner. Afternoon events include talks and music with officer elections for next year chaired by Earl Grinstead.

Chauncey Orbiston Earl Grinstead

Chauncey Personal News and Local Visits

Chauncey social notes report Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Nye hosting guests including Mr. and Mrs. Harry Clarke and Naomi Clark of Eastern Pennsylvania. Local residents and visitors from Athens, Columbus, and The Plains attend family events and hospital news, with meetings and visits across Chauncey and nearby towns.

Chauncey Floyd Nye Harry Clarke Addie Young Naomi Clark Eastern Ella Tedrick Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Morristown Holiness Church Henry Myers Mill Street Darrel Witham Corning Marshal Burke Witham George McDonald Forest Lowery Pear Lowery

Divorce action filed in Athens County Common Pleas Court

Orville Baughman has filed for divorce and equitable relief against Feuma Baughman in Cause No. 16228 in the Common Pleas Court of Athens County Ohio. The case will proceed on and after August 16 1. John W Bolin attorney for plaintiff.

Feuma Baughman Orville Baughman Common Pleas Court Athens County Ohio

Burglary Report from Chauncey Home

Chauncey resident Frank Phillips reported a burglary in which someone entered by a dining room window during the night and stole $2.97 from his trouser pockets while his watch remained.

Chauncey Frank Phillips

Sheriff Sale Notice in Athens County Ohio

In pursuance of an order of sale the court will offer for sale at public auction at the courthouse door in Athens Ohio on Monday the 29th 1935 at 1 30 o clock AM the following described tract acres and a strip broader land to street purposes Located Village of New Marsh Said Premises to be sold subject to two thirds of time cash day of sale terms of sale. CHARLES ST Sheriff Athens Co R W Finsterwald Deputy Dorothy Pamt

Sherife Chicayase New New Marsh

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