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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1935
Page
3
A four man group in Gallia County aims to address a proposed Meigs Reservation Camp near the fair grounds. Authorities released details affecting one year of use and potential rental actions. An investigation in Gallia County was noted as a part of the effort with officials and a physician and a small stipend cited.
Public hearing on the school budget and tax levy for Rural School Township and Rural in file at the clerk's office. Sale of real estate in Athens County including parcels in New Marshfield with auction at the courthouse. Monthly church meetings and weddings noted by Bertha Laime Carruthers and Rev. Kreager.
Middleport resident Dave Farmer earns a place on a special East Coast tour sponsored by J. B. Simpson Incorporated tailors. The trip covers Pittsburgh Washington Baltimore Atlantic City Philadelphia New York and other points as a reward for spring sales records. Farmer joined the group in Columbus and departed early this week with the touring party.
In Meigs County political circles debate grows over a Meigs 7th district bid by Captain Tom W. Jones, a longtime legislator and World War II era figure. Rep Fred McIntorf notes Senate turnover expected with many incumbents not seeking re election. 32 seats may shrink to about six returning.
Middleport residents hosted guests over the weekend including Margaret Ralph of Gallipolis visiting her sister J O Leonard. Columbus couple Bruce Lloyd and son stayed with E B Smith and relatives before returning home. Edna Moore and three children from Groveport joined Will Michi’s family for a week. Oliver Snyder returned to Akron after visits with E B Smith Effie Rice and Clyde Baker. Betty Johnston and granddaughter Betty Johnston joined Margaret Baice's group heading to Huntington for a week, while Rev C C Bailey and family were visiting from New Bradford and New Castile Pa before resuming home duties.
The Racine Boy Scout Troop received the President's Award for meeting 1934 10-year program requirements. Ed Howell led the troop as scoutmaster with Henry Cleland as assistant. Frank H. Johnston presented the award while L. D. Mc Master issued the charter amid district council remarks.
Andorra relies on agriculture as its main industry while the location benefits smuggling activity. The small nation sandwiched between France and Spain uses this illicit trade as a significant revenue source.
Residents foresee gradual development of Long Bottom and nearby areas into a summer resort drawing many campers and fishermen. Citizens note increased permanent caches above the river and rising land values along the Ohio River due to Shade River access and good fishing.
The Racine annual picnic of the Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church is planned for Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. W. B. Cross in Oak Grove.
Mr and Mrs Harry Stearns of Cleveland are visiting at the Lincoln Terrace home of Mr and Mrs William Hetzel for several days. Mrs Alice Moore and daughter Agnes of Columbus spent the weekend here with friends and relatives.
Rev and Mrs E C Hardin of New Straitsville visited friends in Racine. Mr and Mrs William Watson and daughter with Mrs Ella Watson of Pomeroy spent Thursday with Owen Watson and family. Mart Dye of Columbus called on friends. Frank Wilson of Detroit spent the weekend with Roy Spencer family. Ruth Spencer joined them for a month. Minnie Graham and daughter Margaret of Cincinnati called on relatives Friday. D C Moffett and son Robert returned from Toledo. Cal Raywood, drilling a gas well on Ji den farm, spent weekend in Parkersburg. Elia Tanthorey arrived for a week visit with son in law W F Tanthorey.
Portland announces the marriage of Albert Paynter, a Meigs County school teacher, to Miss Hattie Theiss of Sutton Township. They reside at the Paynter farm near here and entertain friends at home. Nearby notices mention family visits and a separation suit filed by Edna Byas against Fred Eyes over alimony and child custody.
Carl Niches of 1916 Second Avenue Gallipolis files for divorce from Hah Nichole of Cheshire alleging extreme cruelty. He claims she struck and kicked him and threatened to kill him and asks restoration to her maiden name Hilah Roush.
In Paris a new fashion trend features watches that hold lipstick. When the lipstick is raised for use, the movement winds the watch, signaling a novel blend of accessory and timekeeping in urban style.
The Ohio and Great Kanawha Rivers rise in stages as dam projects advance. Dravo Contracting of Pittsburgh won bids to rebuild Lock No. 3 and to construct a new dam at Winfield, with bids to be opened July 26. The Eureka dam is nearing completion and a higher dam system is planned to raise the Great Kanawha stage to about nine feet. Historic Kanawha river activity recalls notable packets and steamboats serving Gallipolis and surrounding towns amid early river commerce and wholesale trade.
Sheriff Hatfield investigated reports of a reckless car in Gallipolis finding the maroon sedan was driven by a sober Negro. Passengers claimed another man drove earlier. owners and witnesses placed the car incident across Sycamore and Third Street. Separate items note a tobacco magnate’s planned London wedding to his secretary Mary Barnes.
Gallipolis Board of Education will submit plans for improvements to the Washington and Lincoln School Buildings to the State Relief Commission. The package includes a field building on the G. A. H. S athletic field plus new flooring and step improvements at the Washington grade building and new flooring and plastering for the Lincoln building.
Judge W R White orders distribution of sale proceeds totaling 2060 in the case Federal Land Bank of Lowleville versus Robert Campbell and others. Amounts: 1125 to county treasurer for taxes, 47.43 for suit costs, 1800.82 to the bank ag credit on their judgment.
The divorce case of Gladys Myers versus Ensla Myers, filed that week, was dismissed at the plaintiff's request and she paid the filing costs, per a new entry in the records.
The American Legion sponsors a large carnival at Gallipolis City Park front street featuring nine shows seven rides and free entertainment. Proceeds fund noon school lunches and other charity work with Children’s Day Tuesday parade led by the Ben Franklin Store manager Craig Slagie.
Gallipolis reports fifty year jewels presented to James F. Wood and J Wilt Clendennin by the Knights of Pythias lodge with speech by R M Switzer. New officers elected include Meyer Maggied C C Richard W Bareus V C French Trout Prelate FE Mille M of W Gilbert Beard K of R & 8 A W Riffie M of F F J Enteminger M of F William Miller M of A Harry Rayturn G J W Steel G Elmer Caldwell P C. Also, Mary Halley released after 10 days in jail for license plate switching with partial fine paid and plans to cover remaining costs.
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