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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1934

Page

2

River Route in Meigs County To Be Resumed Shortly

POMEROY June 12 After a long delay work on a section of Route 7 below Middleport will resume with concrete paving expected to start next week Officials said the delay was due to condemnation salts to secure right of way The last salt was settled by compromise Fuss over the lower end of West Main Street and bids were advertised for paving the short roadway The project has long been a danger zone and local civic groups urged completion

Pomeroy Middleport State Highway Office State Highway Department West Main Street

Park Use Restricted by Commission After Park Takeover

Police Chief William Robson said no group may use Pythian Park without park commission consent. The Meigs County Unemployed League mass meeting is slated for Saturday June 16, with the park under commission appointment following village council takeover.

Pythian Park Park Commission Middleport Meigs County Unemployed League William Robson

Rutland Notes On Local Moves And Visits

Mies Inez Stiles has gone to Columbus to attend a business college. Robert Bean of Columbus visited his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bean. Mr and Mrs Ronald Barton of Columbus spent Sunday with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. A E Barton. Mr and Mrs Carl Reeves and daughter with Pearl Reeves visited James Wickham and family in Hemlock Grove last Sunday.

Hetland News Rutland — Mies Inez Stiles Columbus Robert Bean Frank Bean Ronald Barton A. E Barton Carl Reeves Pearl Reeves James Wickham Hemlock Grove

Bradbury Mrs Walter Rus Sell Visit Dunbar Russell Family

Charlies Glenroy Pierce was taken to Holzer Hospital Monday and Tuesday underwent a surgical operation. He is recovering. Mr. and Mrs. William Russell left Beturday to visit relatives in Columbus IL. Weyssel recently visited fields at Thomas Fork.

Bradbury Walter Russell Middleport Dunbar Russell Charlies Glenroy Pierce Holzer Hospital William Russell Beturday Colusbus Weysell Thomas Fork

Guaranteed Stomach Relief Adla Tablets Advi Trade Ad

Dr Emil's Adla Tablets promise quick relief for stomach pains between meals caused by acidity indigestion and heartburn with a money back guarantee. The ad from Quick's Cut Rate Store emphasizes affordable treatment and fast action for tender stomachs.

Dr. Emil Quick Advi

Racine County Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Racine residents and relatives gathered for weekends and visits as Mr. and Mrs. Paul Curtis and family and Mrs. Lena Petrel spent time with the George Cowdery family in Washington D. C. H. Rev. and Mrs. B. E. Hardin and Mrs. Owen Watson spent Monday in Parkersburg. Wallace Pickens and son from Columbus visited relatives, accompanied home by Mrs. Pickens who had stayed with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oren Wolf. The Kriders and Carnahans with Harold attended the Guernsey sale in Wooster. Ivan Pickens and family from Cleveland arrived to spend a few days with Jed Pickens and family. Regular Methodist Guild meeting set for Tuesday evening in the church annex.

Paul Curtis Lena Petrel George Cowdery Washington D. H BE. C Hardin Owen Watson Parkersburg Methodist Guild Church Annex Wallace Pickens Son of Columbus Pickens Oren Wolf W. J. Krider Will Carnahan Harold Wooster Ivan Pickens Cleveland Mr. Pickens Jed Pickens

Reedsville 4 H Club Plans Supper Meeting

The Reedsville 4 H Club led by president Sarah Ellen Barton will hold a supper at the next meeting with Mrs. Carl D Buckley as leader. Eileen Larkins is vice president Fay Pickens secretary treasurer and Janis Buckley Marabel O Connor recreation leaders Louise Coleman news reporter and Fred M Hoyt also noted. Marietta visited grandmother Mrs Caroline Cottle who was 85 years old that day. Phyllis and Grant Boring returned from a Parkersburg visit with Ernest Ruth. J B Smith and family of Sumner visited with Mr and Mrs Alpha Smith. Neilson Cowdery and family went to Gallipolis to visit Ruth who is training as a nurse at Holzer Hospital.

Reedsville Carl D. Buckley Sarah Ellen Barton Eileen Larkins Fay Pickens Janis Buckley Marabel O'Connor Louise Coleman Fred M. Hoyt Marietta Caroline Cottle Phyllis Grant Boring Parkersburg Ernest Ruth J. B. Smith Sumner Alpha Smith Neilson Cowdery Gallipolis Ruth Holzer Hospital

Mrs Vannie Townsend and Norma Jean French Visit Ends

Mrs Vannie Townsend and her granddaughter Norma Jean French return home after a week visiting relatives in Othens. Miss Margaret Jane McElhinny, guest of Miss Elizabeth Oblinger for a week, resumes her journey home on Storys Run.

Vannie Townsend Norma Jean French Othens Margaret Jane McElhinny Elizabeth Oblinger

Racine Grange to stage Silas Smidge from Turnip Ridge

Racine Columbia Grange presents a three act comedy Silas Smidge from Turnip Ridge at Racine High School auditorium Tuesday night at 8 30 pm. The play features 13 principal characters and eight villagers and follows a popularity gaining run after a Saturday night Columbia High School showing.

Racine Columbia Grange Silas Smidge Turnip Ridge Racine High School Columbia High School

Star Grange Visits Dexter for Degree Conferrals

Forty four members of Star Grange visited Huntington Grange in Vinton County Saturday night and conferred degrees on three candidates. The visitors also provided a program while Huntington Grangers served refreshments.

Star Grange Dexter Huntington Grange Vinton County Huntington

Laurel Kitchen Band Featured by Laurel Grangers at Rocksprings Grange

Laurel Grangers visit Rocksprings Grange with the Laurel Kitchen Band led by Miss Freda Turner. Participants included Rose Turner Neva Radekin Estella Radekin Nellie Radekin Otto Verigan Ann Elizabeth Ogdin Dena Georgia Nell Radekin and Clyde Morria in the program.

Grace Church Women Plan Meeting at Lincoln Hill

The Women's Auxiliary of Grace Episcopal Church will hold a Wednesday afternoon gathering at the home of Mrs. George McQuigg on Lincoln Hill with Mrs. Mary Titus assisting. Other attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Henry and C. D. Henry. Amesville visitors stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Lochary and were escorted home by Mrs. C. D. Henry, who had been visiting at the Locharies. Mrs. C. E. W. Downie travels to Columbus for Columbus High School commencement, where her son William graduates. Mrs. Charles Ebersbach returns from Edison after visiting their son-in-law and daughter, Rev. and Mrs Willard Grant. Jean Ebersbach accompanies her mother. Bill McQuigg, Ohio State University student, arrives from Columbus to spend summer at home.

Grace Episcopal Church George McQuigg Lincoln Hill Mary Titus Ralph Henry D. Henry Amesville Patrick Lochary C. D. Henry Lochary C. E. W. Downie Columbus William Charles Ebersbach Edison Willard Grant Theodore Ebersbach Jean Bill McQuigg Ohio State University

Hunting for Homes Three Aged Men In Jail

Three elderly Meigs County men reside in the Meigs jail after being turned from county infirmary and unable to secure state hospital care. Edward Frisbee, weakened in mind and body, was placed with a Rocksprings family while a Parkersburg friend seeks further housing. Two additional aged men remain jailed under similar circumstances, according to officers.

Pomeroy Edward Frisbee Meigs Countian Rocksprings Parkersburg Frisbee Athena County

Agnes B. King Campaign Visits Pomeroy Meigs County

Mrs. Agnes B. King of Irenton, a Democratic candidate for Congress, toured Pomeroy on Monday. She gathered petition signatures and met Meigs County Democratic leaders to build support.

Pomeroy Agnes B. King Irenton Meigs County

Pomeroy Native Escapes Serious Injury At Plant

John Roberts son of Mrs Cora B Roberts Wettygall Street escaped serious injury when a heavy timber fell at the Marietta Boat Plant in Pt Pleasant striking him and a fellow worker Friday.

Pac Pomeroy John Roberts Cora B. Roberts Wettygall Street Marietta Pt. Pleasant

Emma Davis Illness Reaches Middleport Family

Relatives in Middleport report Emma Davis of Columbus is seriously ill in University Hospital. Her daughter Helen Davis, a Cleveland schoolteacher, has been summoned. The family lived in Middleport until last summer.

Middleport Emma Davis Columbus University Hospital Helen Davis Cleveland

Laurel Grange Confers Degrees and Holds Memorial

Laurel Pomeroy grange conferred degrees Saturday night and held memorial services. Degree work will be conferred at the next meeting of the grange this month and refreshments will be served.

Pomeroy Laurel Grange The Grange

Ward couple rents James Scott cottage on Coal Street

Middleport notes Randolph Ward and wife will move into the James Scott cottage on Coal Street next week. Burnle family from Chillicothe has moved into the T. H. Davis house.

Middleport Randolph Ward James Scott Coal Street Burnle Chillicothe T. H. Davis

Middleport Residents Reach Out for Visits and Travel

Mrs J C Fisher travels to Columbus Sunday to visit her daughter Mrs Howard Pelt. Mrs F C Kreager goes to Cleveland for two weeks with her daughter Mrs H C Barton. Her daughter recently moved to Cleveland from Tulsa, Okla. M A White visits Columbus Monday. Miss Virgie Major stays at Wilkesville with her brother and his wife. Miss Lettie Besserer and Mrs Emma Thomas visit their brother C F Besserer in South Third Avenue and attend their uncle Judge Mauck’s Gallipolis funeral. The Guild of the Heath M E Church met at Mrs Will Michl’s home. Mrs Arthur Covert and daughter Mrs George Van Zandt visit Columbus for the weekend with relatives. Mr and Mrs C W Stansbury of Huntington, here over the weekend, depart Monday for Clarksburg W Va on business. Mrs Dee Ward drives to Columbus Monday to stay with cousins Mr and Mrs Thomas Midgley for two weeks.

Virgie Major Wilkesville Ernest Major Lettie Besserer Emma Thomas Charleston C. F. Besserer South Third Avenue Judge Mauck Gallipolis Guild of the Heath M. E. Church Will Michl Arthur Covert George van Zandt Columbus C. W. Stansbury Huntington Clarksburg W. Va Dee Ward Thomas Midgley

Scout Circus to Highlight Middleport District Event

Row Scouting in Middleport gears up for a June 14 Parkersburg Scout Circus with camping scenes, heliograph signaling, chariot race and a Court of Honor at the High School Stadium. Awards total 199 Second Class, 81 First Class, 599 merit badges, 1 Star, 15 Life, 1 Eagle and 1 Eagle palm as Uncle Dan Beard presides assisted by the Parkersburg Lions Club.

Kootaga Dan Beard Parkersburg Lions Club E. Ray Cole Fiks Club Court of Honor Parkersburg Ed Bauer A. H. Fisher

Marmet and Gallipolis Locks Underway on Kanawha and Ohio

Four dam projects progress on the Kanawha and Ohio rivers. Marmet twin locks near Charleston, and nearby sites above London and below Winfield, all feature 56 by 360 foot clearances with five 19 foot diameter roller gates. Gallipolis dam on the Ohio River hosts two locks and a companion auxiliary. all plans drawn by U S engineers at Huntington.

London W. Va Charleston Kanawha Monongahela Krupp Magdeburg Germany Winfield Kanawha River Marmet Kanawha Valley Power Company Gallipolis Ohio River U. S Huntington Montgomery A. M. Neilson Cincinnati E. R. Heiberg Harry Pockras T. E. Powers Portland Cement Association Chicago

Miners Return to Coal River Jobs After Weekend

George Walters Bradbury Farl Walters Orvin Russell and James Russell spent the weekend at their homes and have returned to their mining positions in Coal River West Virginia.

Reedsville man recalls carved initials on land turtle

Arthur Mills recently found a land turtle he carved his initials into in 1964. The animal was located near the same spot where he first found it about 30 years earlier, rekindling memories of the long ago marking.

Reedsville Arthur — Mills

Mrs Shank in Hospital in Columbus for Major Surgery

Mrs Lena Shank former Mid Port resident and daughter of the late Mr and Mrs G K Bradford is in White Cross Hospital Columbus for a major surgical operation, according to word received by friends here.

Shank Middleport Lena Shank G. K. Bradford Middeport White Cross Hospital Columbus

Bradford Couple Welcomes Son Amid Critical Condition

In Racine a five and a half pound son was born to Mr and Mrs Crit Bradford at their home on Saturday. Mrs Bradford is reported critically ill. She previously taught domestic science at Coolville before marriage.

Racine Crit Bradford Bradford Coolville

Marriage License Issued To Max Jarreil And Pearl Jennings

A marriage license was issued to Max Jarreil 21 of Kenova West Virginia an electrician and Pearl Jennings 21 daughter of J W Jennings a native of Kenova.

Gallipolis Max Jarreil Kenova W. Va Pearl Jennings J. W. Jennings

Boy Dies After Tree Fall While Plucking Flowers

ASHTABULA June 12. Dallas Shaw ten-year-old boy climbing a tree in a school yard for flowers for his mother fell twenty feet when a limb broke. He died shortly after the fall as playmates and his mother mourn his loss.

Ashtabula Dallas Shaw Dallas

Local Hospital Admissions In Gallia County

Donald Ebersbach age 3 of Pomeroy admitted to Holzer Hospital for observation and treatment. Harold Clark age 21 months of Gallipolis admitted for treatment. D Hiser of Marietta Paul Siders of Pliny W V and K M Cofer of Gallipolis listed for treatment.

Gallipolis Holzer Hospital Donald Ebersbach Raymond Ebersbach Pomeroy D. E. Hiser Marietta Paul Siders Pliny W. Va K. M. Cofer Harold Clark Alfred Clark

State Patrol Active In Coalville Sector

Marietta reports three arrests on State Route 7 and U S Route 59 during the weekend. E J Kelly of Youngstown paid a $10 fine in Ma rietta for dealer plate misuse. Elmer A Owen of St Marys W Va paid $10 in Coolville for reckless driving. Stanley Deeter of Coolville fined $15 for reckless driving with improper lights in Belpre.

Marietta State Highway Patrol E. J. Kelly Youngstown Squire Combs Elmer A. Owen St. Marys W. Va Coolville Squire McBride

Thelma Green Seeks Divorce From Charges Green in Athens Court

Thelma Green petitions for divorce alimony and custody of two minor children in Athens County Common Pleas Court charging habitual drunkenness cruelty and neglect. The couple married in 1921.

Thelma Green Green Athens County

Hundreds Pay Tribute to Late Judge Mauck

GALLIPOLIS June 12 Funeral services for Judge R J Mauck were held at Grace Methodist Church with 50 legal professionals and fraternal members in attendance. Mauck died after a two day illness, leaving a wife daughter and several siblings. city offices closed 12 to 3 pm in his honor.

Gallipolis Grace Methodist Church R. J. Mauck Legal Profession Blue Lodge Knights Templar Judge Mauck District Court of Appeals Mauck Holzer Hospital John Galbreath Columbus H. H. Wilbur Trenton Scioto County Bar Association Walter Dickey Portsmouth

Bar Association Attends Judge Mauck Funeral

Bar Association offices closed at noon in respect to Judge Mauck. Judges and attorneys from across the state attended the funeral in a body. Woodmen Elks American Mechanics and Knights of Pythias joined the services. Courthouse offices were closed. Burial planned at Mound Hill Cemetery.

Bar Association Mauck Woodmen Elks, American Mechanics Knights of Pythias Mound Hill Cemetery

Rio Grande News Highlights Local Campus and Community

Rio Grande notes Mrs. Henry Cameron hosting the Ladies Aid Society with a student readings program. The Hall family plans to move to Cincinnati as their son finishes at the university. Wanda R. Clark returns from Detroit for Rio Grande College commencement activities. P.T.A. preschool clinic attendance is down. Calvary Church to hold services with Sunday School only on June 17. Summer school music and readings program directed by Miss Jones and Miss Goetting. Work by students shown. the school paper issued. In Gallipolis, Ross Siders pleads not guilty to carrying a concealed butcher knife and is bound over to the grand jury on $100 bond. remaining in county jail.

Eron Ladies’ Aid Society Robert Hall Robert Cincinnati University of Cincinnati Wanda R. Clark E. E. Clark Detroit Mich Rio Grande College P.T.A Calvary Church

Decree in Ina Scott Rite vs Arthur Scott Case Filed

A decree of confirmation, order for a deed, and distribution of proceeds from the sale of property were filed in Common Pleas Court by Judge W. R. White in the Ina Scott Rite versus Arthur Scott et al case.

Gallipolis Ina Scott Rite Arthur Scott Et Common Pleas Court W. R. White

Gallia County News Calls for Local News from Readers

The Mes senger Correspondent for Gallia County invites residents of Gallipolis and surrounding areas to phone Miss Edna Ervin at 635 from the Lafayette Hotel to submit news items and community updates for publication.

Edna Ervin Lafayette Hotel Messenger Gallia County

Gallia County Re-employment Office Announces Hours

Gallia County now ra third jy place e county is facing a small population shift with industrial projects and employment programs. Re-employment official Wetherholt announces office hours from 8:30 to 12 and Saturday afternoons.

Gallia Co Wetherholt Polis

Births in GallipolisHeadline Clipped

Mr and Mrs King of Painesville announce the birth of a daughter named Alice born here. The father, a McDaniel descendant and nephew of S Clark and Mrs., is noted. Also mentioned is the birth of a son to Mr Gilbert Beard and Mrs Nannie Kanauga named Clarence.

Gallipolis Mr and I! King Painesville Anno Alice McDaniel S. Clark Gilbert Beard Nannie Kanauga Clarence

Daughters of Anne Meeting Adds District Deputy

Four new members were welcomed into Gallipolis chapter of the Daughters of Anne last night. Elizabeth Darst and Mrs. Pomeroy helped with the installation of a member torn from another council. District deputy freshments followed the exercises as part of the program.

Gallipolis Gallig Anne Elizabeth Darst Pomeroy

Back On His Now Working Again in Baltimore Testimony

A patient in Baltimore testifies to recovery after a triple action treatment said to neutralize inflamed stomach pain. The ad claims 54,169 Udga Treatment victims share relief from ulcers indigestion heartburn and gas. money refunds offered after one trial. Sold by Athens Pharmacy.

W. Canby Baltimore Maryland Cialist

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