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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1933

Page

14

Logan Chamber Recommends Water Works Upgrade

Logan Chamber of Commerce urges hiring competent engineers to study financing for upgrading the water works. A 30 percent government grant under the Industrial Recovery Act would cover part of the cost, with seventy percent funded by the city through operating income. The plan aims to add storage, purification, softening, metering and filtration to improve water quality and reduce costs.

Logan Chamber of Commerce EB. £. Bright City Council

City Board Advances Softening Materials Purchase

Officials at a special meeting of the board of directors acted on a purchase of softening materials. The council appears unanimous in support of the proposal, while Mayor Bright has opposed it with two vetoes of related improvement legislation.

Board of Directors Bright

Brick Roads Spark Local Association Reply

Logan Chamber of Commerce via Barton A. Hall condemned a Columbus editorial on state brick road spending. A telegram to the editor argued brick roads require more labor, last longer, and boost employment while federal funds aid Ohio roads and the economy.

Logan Logan Chamber of Commerce Barton A. Hall Columbus

Selling Your Scenery in The Petroleum Marketer

Frank M. McKay of this city prepared an article in this month’s issue of The Petroleum Marketer. The national trade magazine features the Hocking Scenic district with pictures of cave points and a map showing the district location.

Logan Frank M. McKay Petroleum Marketer Hocking

Logan Retailers Shut July 4 Observance

Logan stores will close all day July 4 per the Chamber of Commerce. The night before food and meat markets will stay open until 8 PM.

Logan Chamber of Commerce

Morton Epstein Improves After Appendicitis Operation

Morton Epstein son of Mr and Mrs Benjamin Epstein shows slight improvement at Cherington Hospital Thursday afternoon where his condition remains serious following an appendicitis operation last Sunday evening.

Methodist Team Loses Logan Junior League Game

United Brethren beat the Methodists 7 to 6 in a tight Junior League clash. Methodist pitcher Landis suffered a sprained ankle in the sixth while sliding into home and was replaced by Gabriel.

Methodist Logan United Brethren Methodists Landis Gabriel

River Traffic and Industrial Shifts on Ohio Rivier at Gallipolis

River traffic on the Ohio shows gains with the Queen City and Liberty shipping toward Pittsburgh and the Steel City line trading barges. Carnegie Steel recalls steamboats and hundreds of barges leased along the Ohio Kanawha Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. Acme Boiler Shop in Gallipolis wins boiler work for the Eclipse Shawnee and Greater Pittsburgh. A wage-claim suit was filed in Charleston Federal Court by Henderson residents against Howard Shipyards for work on the Dorothy Mc Bride.

Polis Steel City Pittsburgh Louisville Portsmouth Carnegie Steel Company Ohio River Ohio Kanawha Mississippi Illinois Monongahela City of Pittsburgh American Barge Line Duquesne Youghiogheny Isthmian City of Acme Boiler Shop Campbell Transportation Company Charles Arthur Arthur Sherman White Greater Pittsburgh Charleston W. Va Sherman Bonecutter Arnold Watson Lawrence A. Austin Henderson Howard Shipyards and Dockyards Jeffersonville Ind Dorothy McBride

Court hearing on Citizens Savings liquidation held this week

In Logan this week Judge Harley M Whitcreft presided over a two day session on the Citizens Savings Association liquidation related to the Wright property sold before state takeover. The sale to Mrs L P Mooney was discussed by directors and slated for approval at the next meeting.

Veterans Charney Briley and George H Spang Attend Columbus Reunion

Charney Briley and George H. Spang, Spanish American War veterans, were in Columbus this week for the annual reunion. Both have led veteran organization efforts in this district.

Child Ladonna Johnson Dies After Pneumonia Illness

LaDonna Johnson two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs George Johnson died early Thursday at Cherrington Hospital after a pneumonia illness.

Addison Recreation Ball Team Defeats Farmers Club 11-6

In Gallipolis on Thursday night the Addison recreation ball team defeated the Farmers Club 11 to 6 in a twilight league game. All winning runs came in the first three innings.

Gallipolis Addison Recreation Farmers Club

West Virginia appoints Huntington printer to state chief clerk post

A. E. Aleshire of Huntington, formerly of Gallipolis, has been named chief clerk of the state printing department of West Virginia. He previously ran a Huntington printing plant. An open meeting of the Gallia County Automobile Association and the Gallia Community Association will be held tonight at 6 o'clock in the Grace M E Church annex in Gallipolis.

Logan Columbus Herbert Richards Hollia White John Lambert John Moyt Ferd Kistler Gallipolis A. E. Aleshire Huntington State Printing Department of West Virginia Gallia County Automobile Association Gallia Community Association Grace M. E. Church Annex

Enrollment rise seen at Gallia Academy for 1933 34

Gallia Academy pre registration shows about 425 students signed up for 1933 34, with 443 in 1932 33. The high school totals include senior 95, junior 86, sophomore 128, and freshman 113, signaling the largest senior class in school history and an expected rise of 25 to 30 in the freshman group. Also noted, two Guyan Township church properties Cherrying and Stewart Chapels face sales in suits by the Methodist Episcopal Church of America against their trustees.

Gallia County Academy Gallipolis Gallia Academy Eb, E. Higgins Guyan Township Methodist Episcopal Church of America Cherrington Chapel Hannan Trace Stewart Chapel

Ward and Johnson Tie The Knot In Gallipolis Office

L E Ward 49 a farmer from Winfield West Virginia and Inez Johnson 36 daughter of G A Reynolds of Gallipolis were married by Reverend H H Wilbur in Probate Judge J S Clark's office on Thursday noon.

Gallipolis L. E. Ward Winfield W. Va Inez Johnson G. A. Reynolds H. H. Wilbur J.S. Clark

Williams of Nashville and Cincinnati guests at Gallipolis

Ross Williams of Nashville Cincinnati and Toledo was a recent guest of Dr. J T Hanson. He once worked with Cincinnati politician George B Cox in a Queen City bank.

Gallipolis

Rio Grande Social Notes Include Local Visits

Mr and Mrs Talmage Wayland and daughter of Willard visited Mrs Margaret Griffith and Mr and Mrs A L Thomas. Elmer McCarley hosted a gathering for several families. Agnes McBride of Bidwell visited Rio Grande friends. Supt D Orville Davis and E Gordon Boster left for Columbus to attend Ohio State University for summer. Mrs D O Davis joined them returning with her father Prof C O Clark from an extended New York area visit. John W Davis returned home near Oak Hill after visiting relatives. Mrs Sarah J Jones returned after a short visit with her daughter Mrs Charles Wickline in Rocky Hill.

Talmage Wayland Willard Margaret Griffith A. L. Thomas Elmer McCarley P. O. Warren Dayton Eldon Wiseman Charles Tanner Gallia Agnes McBride Bidwell Rio Grande D. Orville Davis E. Gordon Boster Columbus Ohio State University D. O. Davis C. O. Clark New York State John W. Davis Oak Hill Sarah J. Jones Charles Wickline Rocky Hill

Reverend Sagan to Attend Summer Theological School

Rev. George Sagan departs July 4 for Winona Lake Indiana to enroll in an eight week summer theological program. He will attend two Sundays in July and August and return to lead services in Gallipolis afterward.

Gallipolis George Sagan Winona Lake Ind

Prohibition Referendum Talk Highlights Gallia W C T U Meet

About 50 women attended the Gallia County W C T U meeting in Grace M E Church. A basket lunch followed noon. Morning sessions featured Rev J W Stone of Waverly on the Master Law for a referendum in Ohio on prohibition and Rev H H Wilbur spoke on Seiling Our Birthright.

Gallipolis Gallia County Grace M. E. Church J. W. Stone Waverly Ohio H. H. Wilbur

Hooper Ridge Church of Christ Plans July Homecoming

Annual Hooper Ridge Church of Christ homecoming set for Sunday July 2. Bible School and morning services. basket dinner at noon. special program in the afternoon. Many former residents return yearly and large attendance is expected.

Chauncey Hooper Ridge

Mines report work in Chauncey district showing eight sites

June 30 report lists eight active mines in the Chauncey district including Salem Hollow No. 119 No. 9 No. 51 No. 2 Lick Run Black Diamond and Poston No. 6 with productive output noted.

Chauncey Salem Hollow Lick Run Black Diamond Poston

Chauncey small town notes of visit and incident

Chauncey reports feature Mrs. Charles Carpenter returning from Chesterhill after visiting her daughter. Charles Shields Jr. heads to Boston on a motor trip. William Snedden Murray City Daniel Fulton and Dr C N Sanders Millfield travel to Athens. W P Boudinot injured his right foot by a rail near New Lexington while loading in an oil field.

Chauncey Charles Carpenter Chesterhill Mrs Charles Ogg Charles Shields, Jr Charlies C. Shields Boston Mass William Snedden Murray City Daniel Fulton C. N. Sanders Millfield Athens Preston Thompson Nelsonville M. B. Tucker W. P. Boudinot New Lexington Co. H. Boudinot

Hospital Admissions and Discharges at Holzer

Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis admitted James Brown of Pomeroy for a minor operation on Thursday. Also admitted were Mrs. James Casto of Dyesville and Delbert Buffington of Wellstop for operations. Dismissals included Mrs. Isaac Thornton of Northup Captain Co H Varian of Point Pleasant David Miller of Ong Hill and Miss Sallie McCormick of Fairfield.

Holzer Hospital Gallipolis James Brown Pomeroy James Casto Dyesville Delbert Buffington Wellstop Isaac Thornton Northup Co. H. Varian Point Pleasant David Miller Ong Hill Sallie McCormick Fairfield

Weiker to Enter Indiana Dental College This Fall

Kenneth Weiker of Rio Grande, a Gallia Academy High School teacher in Gallia County, will enroll in the University of Indiana dental college at Bloomington this September.

Gallipolis Kenneth Weiker Rio Grande Gallia Academy Dental College University of Indiana

Orris Boudinot Hurt Loading Tiles at Millfield Mine

Chauncey June 30 Orris Boudinot son of Mr and Mrs F E Boudinot Millfield is recovering from a left foot injury while loading tiles at Poston Mine No 6 Millfield An X ray was taken Thursday

Chauncey Orris Boudinot F. E. Boudinot Millfield Poston Mine No

Fred Lee Tom Ends Service Ends Government Career

In 1917 Fred Lee Tom joined government service with help from E. R. Lash then Athens Post Master. A longtime community figure he belongs to four Masonic lodges and the Elks Club and chairs local church groups. He plans rest at his father's farm near Zanesville and to devote time to his gardens, tulips, strawberries and roses while noting 11 former colleagues now in the Athens Post Office.

E. R. Lash Athens Elks Club Higley The Christian Church Eastern Star Zanesville Tom Fred Lee Tom Athens Post Office

Shipment of 15000 bushels of transparent apples from Janes Orchard

Gallipolis reports the start of a shipment of about 15 000 bushels of early transparent apples from Janes Orchard near Millis Station this week. Apples will be sent to early markets in several cities by rail and truck. The orchard covers 400 acres and a fall crop of 3500 to 4000 Rome Beauty apples and 500 to 1050 Delicious apples is expected.

Gallipolis Janes Millis Station Rome

Decrees Granted in Atheny County Common Pleas Court

Judge O F Rowland granted two divorces today in Atheny County Common Pleas Court. Iona Goodman received a decree from Robert Goodman and Alta Stanley was decree recipient of Charles Stanley. Evidence was taken in Delma McMillen versus LeRoy McMillen and the judge took that case under advisement.

O. F. Rowland Atheny County Common Pleas Court Iona Goodman Robert Goodman Alta Stanley Charles Stanley Delma McMillen LeRoy McMillen Rowland

Lohse Family Plans Month on Michigan Lakes

Herman Lohse and his two sons left on Thursday for a monthlong trip to Michigan lakes. Lohse, in poor health for months, hopes the absence will bring him benefit and renewed health.

Middleport Herman Lohse Michigan Lakes Lohse

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