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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1934

Page

5

Gallia Academy seniors plan May 31 graduation pageant

Gallipolis March 8 Senior class exercises for 97 members of Gallia Academy will be held Thursday May 31 according to Principal Higgins tentative arrangements. The class is the largest in the school history with a pageant in planning and various events scheduled through late May.

Gallipolis Gallia Engigh Cass Gallia Academy Bolander Columbus Gallery of Fine Arte

Gallipolis Union Mission Leases Key Building for HQ

The George Qbit Building at 844 Second Avenue in Gallipolis is leased by the Gallipolis Union Mission to serve as its new headquarters within about 60 days. The mission, formed last May, outgrew its current space and will move to the larger facility.

Gallipolis George Qbit Second Avenue Gallipolis Union Mission Sbout

Highway Traffic Delayed by Floods in Ohio River

Floods force closures in Gallia County as backwater from the Ohio River covers State Highways 7 and 218. School buses fail to run leaving twenty high school students unable to attend classes near Chambersburg. River traffic resumes with several steamers moving upriver and coal tows noted on the Kanawha.

Gailia County Earl M. Brown Chambersburg Ohio River Liberty Pittsburgh Cincinnati Sam Craig Henry Laughlin Memphis Julius Fleischman Henry C. Yeiser Otto Marmet Dan Sullivan Kanawha River Eclipse Oll

Kennedy passes liquor inspector exam in district

C W Kennedy of Vinton an inspector with the Onto Beer Control Board passed the examination for inspector with the Ohio Liquor Commission in this district.

Gallipolis C. W. Kennedy Vinton Onto Beer Control Board Ohio Liquor Commission

Rathburn and McNealey Attend Southern Ohio Meeting

C A Rathburn and Lawrence McNealey participated in a Southern Ohio Electric Company employees meeting in Columbus in the early part of the week.

Gallipolis C. A. Rathburn Lawrence McNealey Southern Ohio Electric Company Columbus

SSS Tonic Claimed to Aid Blood Health and Skin

A reader testimonial praising SSS Tonic for improving low hemoglobin, boosting strength, and clearing skin. The ad asserts the tonic stimulates gastric secretions and supplies mineral elements, claiming proven blood value improvements across generations and science.

S.S.S

Gallia Academy Orchestra Rehearsals Ahead of Friday Assembly

Gallia Academy Orchestra under E. S. Vanover held first rehearsals this week as they prepare an assembly program for Friday March 23. The lineup includes Christine Holzer on piano Betty Jean Riggs Elizabeth Norman Jewell Elliott and others with John Lloyd Junior Meadows as first trumpets and Morgan Meade on baritone. Six high school assembly programs are scheduled from March 16 to April 20 featuring Household Hints Good Friday program Karl Bolander National Honor Society Arbor Day with F F A. Juniors Betty Henke and Geraldine Burnette are noted for perfect grades since entering high school.

Gallipolis Gallia Academy Orchestra E. S. Vanover Christine Holzer Betty Jean Riggs Elizabeth Norman Jewell Elliott Wilson Broyles Pearl Phillips Betty Hamrick Morris Elliott Betty Jean Phillips Jo Meadows Wayne Jones John Lloyd Junior Meadows Virginia Shahan Charles Brown Junior Farley Edwin Oliver Morgan Meade Max Rinehart Betty Krantz Claude Clark Charles Ball Dramatic Club Karl Bolander Betty Henke Geraldine Burnette

Mail service cutbacks hit Gallipolis residents

Gallipolis residents will lose afternoon delivery on alternate Tuesdays from March 13 and on Saturdays through June 30 1934. Postmaster H R Hurn announced furloughs for all employees lasting four days without pay for the rest of the fiscal year. Admissions to Holzer Hospital included Nancy Lee Vaught 17 months, Rosalie Brooks 10, Irene Irwin. Dismissals listed for Mrs J C Call and infant Crown City, Mrs James Allen Pt Pleasant, Ed Sibley Gallipolis.

Gallipolis H. R. Hurn Holzer Hospital Nancy Lee Vaught Stephen Vaught

Gallipolis Couple Given Marriage License by Judge Clark

A marriage license was issued Wednesday by Judge J. S. Clark to Milton Legg age 42, a farmer of Charleston West Virginia, and Mrs. Violet Rynant age 28, daughter of Thos W Meadows of Gallipolis Ohio.

Gallipolis J. 5. Clark Milton Legg Charleston W. Va Violet Rynant Thos. W. Meadows Gallopiles

Wills of McDaniel and McConnell Probed in Gallipolis

Wills of William L. McDaniel and Laura J. McConnell were admitted for record in the Gallipolis probate court yesterday.

Gallipolis William L. McDaniel Laura J. McConnell

Postal Service Changes Will Reduce Costs in Athens

Postmaster Harry W. McKinstry, under orders from James A. Farley, imposes four month cost cuts ending June 30, 1934. Annual leave with pay ends except when vacations need no replacement, and furloughs for field staff including four days for officials while railway clerks take 3 1 4 days. Rural carriers are spared. Deliveries restricted by area, substitutions allowed to maintain service, and clerical staff may assist in delivery to keep prompt mail service.

Athens Harry W. McKinstry James A. Farley

Final Tests on New Pumper and Fire Equipment Approved

Final tests of the citys new pumper and fire fighting equipment were conducted by Mr Criswell at the Ohio Bureau of Inspection. Pumping tests from the Ohio River were made at the ferry boat float Wednesday afternoon and the pumper was tested on low pressure hydrants in Maple Shade and surrounding districts.

Gallipolis Criswell Ohio Bureau of Inspection Ohio River Maple Shade

Lunar influence foretells lively year and opportunities

The text forecasts a cheerful day and strong lunar aspects signaling a major change or new interest with wide impact. It warns against rash talk and quarrels, notes jealousy in private affairs, and highlights a year of opportunity for ambitious, enterprising individuals born today. mentions Isaac Hull as a notable nativity. It then shifts to a 1933 annual financial report for Arthage Township, Athens County Ohio, listing salaries, taxes, and township debts, with figures detailing general property tax, road maintenance, and total receipts and payments.

Cogn Chasete L.poe Sas Seber Oor Silet Ota Einameen Bighuage Can- Balance Depository Eee

Alaska’s Summer Garden Wonders Shared at School

Edgar C. Raine told Athens students that Alaska hosts flowers and vegetables in summer despite deep winter cold. He described midnight tennis and baseball and noted scarce apples, with rhubarb so large it could be used as umbrellas. The talk featured slides of glaciers, totem poles, and unique Alaskan life.

Alaska Athens Edgar C. Raine Raine Klondike Skagway Arctic Circle

Dress design description with elegant silhouette and lace

A slender style dress for a heavy figure features a balanced hip-line and deep V-neck with delicate lace. The design is showcased in bright silk, sheer, or cotton prints, popular this season, including polka dot patterns.

The Plains Team Falls to Zanesville Visitors 92 to 31

A team of colored basketball players from Zanesville defeated The Plains Rov ers here Saturday night by a 92 to 31 score. The item notes social bridge and hosting details from local residents, including Mrs Herman Humphrey and participants at her bridge club event.

the Plains Zanesville Plains Rovers Herman Humphrey Bridge Club Masters Harry Masters Floyd Linscott Tom Marcinko Eddie Cargo Herbert Spitzer Humphrey Charles Gaston Athens George Shamel Elizabeth Hawk

Residents and visitors frequent Durant property area

March reports show Mr. and Mrs. Ward Cunningham moved into the Durant property. Parkersburg visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Christy and daughter Nita Kay. Others relocated homes or traveled to Athens and Parkersburg. Kate Dorsey funeral in Pittsburgh is noted.

Guysville Ward Cunningham Durant Kenneth Christy Nita Kay Parkersburg W. Va Cc. C. Christy Iva Moorehead Coolville L. D. Robinson Bruce Chapman Chapmans Carthage Township Garnet Brett Georgia Williard Athens Benny Hutchinson Ewert Christy Vern Bernard Glen Bean Emory Bean

Taylor Ridge Briefs

Mrs. Dora Heskin visited Greens Run with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Fred Leake. John Davie and Mr and Mrs Elmer Davis visited William Swarts at Jacksonville. Dwight Smith stayed with PF M Smiths at Bishopville. Vern Kempton and family spent Sunday with John Kempton in Athens. Arthur Palmer and children and Bert Palmer visited George Herbst.

Bert Palmer George Herbst

97 000 Killed In Accidents In Past Year

Dr Eugene Willison National Red Cross representative spoke to the Athens Kiwanis Club on last year's accidental death toll about 97 000 people. He cited 32 000 deaths on streets and highways and 23 000 at home. He urged public education to prevent accidents and explained basic first aid and how to respond at an accident scene.

United States Eugene Willison National Red Cross Athens Kiwanis Club Hotel Berry Willison Red CWA Red Cross

Fagles Initiate Two and Elect Five New Members

At F. O. E. 820 meeting in the Eagles Hall last night two men were initiated and five new candidates elected. Initiated were John Bod ley of the McBee Binder Company and Dan Shay foreman of the Luh rig Mine. Reports on Sunday district initiation were presented.

Eagles Hall John Bodley McBee Binder Company Dan Shay Luh Rig

Winter Snow Deepens in Athens District

A blanket of snow covered the Athens District this morning as more snow continued to fall promising ongoing wintry weather. Temperatures rose briefly to 43 degrees but did not melt the snowfall. Wednesday night dropped to 28 with limited Thursday warming. Two inches added today on top of an inch and a half from Wednesday. colder weather is forecast for Thursday and warmer conditions Friday.

Athens

Scarlet fever case reported on Church Street

The office of Dr. J M Higgins county health commissioner reports one new scarlet fever case on Church Street in the city. One suspected diphtheria case and several whooping cough cases have also been noted locally.

J. M. Higgins Church Street

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