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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1935

Page

2

Gallia County Sheriff Sells Four Parcels of Property

Four parcels were sold at Gallia County sheriff sale by Deputy Howard Gates. Addison property sold for 720 after appraised at 20. Ss. R. Carman bought the Addison jet amid foreclosure by Anna Berry vs Laura George. Israel C. Roberts farm in Raccoon Township resold after discovering advertising had more time. Proceeds allocated to treasurer, clerk, and various claimants. O’Dell land partition distributed among heirs with related payments.

Gallipolis Howard Gates Addison Ss. R. Carman Anna 8. Berry Laura George Israel C. Roberts Raccoon Township Federal Land Bank of Louisville J. M. Howell Raccoon Buckeye Building & Loan Company W. S. Carter Little Bull Skin Harrison Township Frank O'Dell Edith O'Dell Omar A. O'Dell Berry R. M. Swiller Anna

Darst Granted Temporary Alimony in Divorce Action

Gay B Darst awarded two dollars per week for temporary alimony and eighty dollars for expenses in her divorce case against Walden Daret by Common Pleas Judge W R White.

Gallipolis Gay B. Darst Walden Daret Common Pleas W R. White

Gallia County farmers form 1935 Corn Hog group

Sixty Gallia County farmers allied with the AAA for 1935 during a county agent led meeting. H. B. Shaver of Cheshire was reelected president with David Williams of Rio Grande as vice president and M. E. Gatewood of Crown City as secretary treasurer. D. R. Wagner of Gallia joined the allotment committee. regional officers were named for North and South Community districts.

Gallipolis Gallia County AAA H. B. Shaver Cheshire David Williams Rio Grande M. E. Gatewood Crown City D. R. Wagner Gallia Gatewood HE. Shaver W. R. Tobin

Opening Lenten Series at Presbyterian Church

The first 4 o'clock Sunday service in Gallipolis featured Rev. L. W. Gishler speaking on The Meaning of Lent. A piano and organ duet by Miss Katherine Hayward and Mrs. George Bovie accompanied Rubenstein's Kammend Ostrow. Services continue each Sunday afternoon until Easter.

Gallipolis Presbyterian Church L. W. Gishler Katherine Hayward George Bovie Rubenstein Kammend-Ostrow

Fuel and Sales Tax Funds Distributed to Gallipolis Districts

Gallipolis district allocations from the state school fund are issued three weeks early. Distributions depend on pupil counts with one dollar per pupil on tax returns. Addison 322 and Walnuts 204 are among listed districts receiving funds.

Gallipolis Gallin County Pradbury Addison Bidwell- Porter Cadmus Centerville Cheshire Rural Cheshire Special Clay Crown City Green Greenfield Guyan Morrison Morgan Ohio Perry Raccoon Springfield Vinton Walnut

Rampage by East Gallipolis man ends in jail

Four calls from the wife and neighbors of Robert Anderson of East Gallipolis reached city officers Sunday night. Officers said Anderson was on a rampage, kicked in a door at his father-in-law’s home, and was intoxicated. He was jailed with arraignment set for Monday on drunk and disorderly charges.

Gallipolis Robert Anderson East Gallipolis Anderson Chester Leaper W B. Cooper

Library Board Appoints Mrs Anna E Simmerman Trustee

Mrs Anna E Simmerman is named a member of the Gallipolis Public Library board to succeed Aaron George who resigned due to illness. Remaining trustees include Dr Ella G Lupton Mrs Lora C Neal Mrs E Halliday Mrs C T Robinson H C Jonetton and H W Wetherhvit.

Gallipolis Anna E. Simmerman Succes Aaron George Ella G. Lupton Lora C Neal E. Halliday C. T. Robinson H C. Jonetton H. W. Wetherhvit

Medical and marriage notices from Gallipolis scene

Gallipolis reports mastoid operation at Holzer Hospital for Carter Brumfield and new surgical patients Misa Mille Mrs Carl Oliver and Earl Rupe. Stroke victim L W Thompson remains unchanged. Mrs Ed Judy recovering from auto crash that killed Isabelle Manning. Judy injured head and leg. Marriage licenses issued to Chauncey Welsh Jr Ruth Parkey. Thomas Roach Permelia Casto. Harlin Waugh Dorothy Delander with consent from Nettie Lantz.

Gallipolis Carter Brumfield Holzer Hospital Misa Mabel Mille Gallipofia Carl Oliver Kanauge Earl Rupe Kyger L. W. Thompson Ed Judy Isabelle Manning Judy Chauncey Welsh, Jr Columbus Ruth Parkey Noah Parkey Thomas B. Roach Pt. Pleasant W. Va Permelia Casto West Virginia Harlin Waugh Pedro Ohio Dorothy Delander Cadmus Nettie Lantz

Stolen coupe reported in Gallipolis

Hobart Fulton of Gallipolia Route 1 reported his coupe stolen Saturday night after leaving it parked downtown. Fulton told city officers the vehicle was missing when he returned.

Gallipolis Hobart Fulton

Caiaphas Called Traitor in Luther Service Sermon

Paul J. Frisch used Caiaphas statement It is expedient for us that one man should die for the people to illustrate loyalty and betrayal Sunday at Knights of Pythias Hall The speaker argued Caiaphas sought power and fed prejudice while Jesus preached peace and truth.

Caiaphas Paul J. Frisch Knights of Pythias Jesus Frisch Christ Jess God Chertat

Carpenter Rites Set for Mrs Florence Carpenter

Funeral services for Mrs Florence Henderson Carpenter 51 will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Federal Valley Church. The Rev Charles Henderson of Mt Vernon will officiate. She died at her daughter’s home in Richland Avenue after two years of ill health. She leaves husband Bert Carpenter five daughters Mrs Hines Mrs Leone Zarley Amesville Mrs Lee Howard Joy Martha and Leona Carpenter at home one son Albert Carpenter two brothers Clarence Henderson Amesville and Jesse Henderson Athens and one grandson William Zarley Amesville.

Florence Henderson Carpenter Nile Hines Richland Avenue Federal Valley Church Charles Henderson Mt. Vernon Carpenter

Salvation Army Leaders Promote Public Services In Athens and Lathrop

Adjutant William B. Dewsbury of the Cincinnati Salvation Army Corps will speak at a public service in Athens Army Hall Monday at 7 30. On Tuesday at 7 30 Adjutant Hinshaw, with Rev. and Mrs FE Robinson, will conduct a service in Lathrop Miners Mall. A similar service is planned for Wednesday at the McLeish School house.

Wiliam B. Dewsbury Cincinnati Salvation Army Corps Athens Army Hall W. W. Himshaw Hinshaw FE. R. Robinson Miners’ Mall Lathrop McLeish Schoolhouse

Scarlet fever cases rise in York Township

Two new scarlet fever cases are reported in York Township to the Athens County Health Department. The Watson Bailey family of Pleasant Hill was released from quarantine on Monday, per nursing service director Miss Viola Fell.

York Township Athens County Health Department Watson Bailey Pleasant Hill Viola Fell

Mrs Caroline Bean Dies at Home in Athens

Mrs. Caroline Bean age 87 died Sunday at her home 147 Mill Street after a brief illness. Widow of Rufus Bean she leaves son Frank Bean of Hudson Avenue. Funeral Wednesday at Hocking Street Church with Rev Calvin Hanes officiating. Burial at West Union Street Cemetery. Friends may call at Jagers Funeral Home before the funeral.

Caroline Bean Mill Street Rufus Bean Frank Bean Hudson Avenue Hocking Street Bean Calvin Hanes West Union Street Jagers

Stolen Poultry Crash Injures Suspects in County

A midnight crash on a country road injured three men and killed 20 stolen chickens during a chicken theft case tied to William Battrell of Airline. Otto Perry Clint Camp and Mollihan to be arraigned Monday afternoon before Magistrate T R Bennett on charges of stealing 57 chickens valued at $00 from Battrell.

T. R. Bennett Otto Perry Clint Camp Radcliffe Manville Perry McArthur Wick Molihan Prattaville William Battrell Airline Lee Township Charles W. Stratton Karl Gardner Roy Goldsberry Perrys Mollihan Camp Battrells Battrell Battre Athens County

Kimberly and York Township News and Notes

Fifteen York Township teachers attended the funeral of Carl H. Porter in Athena. News mentions marriages, spring signs, greenpickers, fishermen, and local mining activity. The York Township Board of Education met recently and William Riffle’s critical condition at White Cross Hospital is noted after a mine accident.

Track Increases Purses At Hialeah Park In Miami

Joseph Ek Widener president of the Miami Jockey Club says purses at Hialeah Park will rise next season. The Florida Derby boosting from 15000 to 20000 dollars signals bigger incentives for competitors.

Miami Hialeah Park Joseph Ek. Widener Miami Jockey Club

Fasteeth Powder Ad Claims Comfort for False Teeth

A vintage ad touts Fasteeth powder to keep false teeth firm all day with no gritty taste. It promises worry free rocking slipping or wobbling so you can eat laugh and talk comfortably. Available from your druggist for three shillings.

Foresters To Survey Lands In Athens Co

The United Forestry Service will survey Athens County lands next week to value standing timber map plantable areas and classify soils for tree growth as part of the federal reforestation program. Crews of two men with a compass man and an estimator will work under U S Forest Ranger R J Schaar using civil service technicians and locally hired compass attendants. Five crews start, with more added later to cover large land holdings from south to north.

United Forestry Service Athens County U. S. Forest R. J Schaar Hocking Civil Service Schaar Forestry Service

CCC Physician Changes Post Athens Camp Transfers

Lieut D C Hartman left the Athens CCC Camp for Caldwell and Marietta, to be replaced by Lieut M L Weden meyer while retaining supervision at other camps. Enrollees total 190 with 40 to 50 may not re-enroll if CCC ends. Rumor says Athens could expand to 350 if program grows. Five Cincinnati youths discharged and jailed nine days for riding freights in violation of camp rules.

D C. Hartman Athens CCC Caldwell Marietta M. L. Wedenmeyer Zaleski McArthur M. K. Benadum U.S Camp Athens Cleveland Toledo Cincinnati Chillicothe

Oak Grove and Connett News Highlights Local Visits

Mrs Ossie Howard spent last Tuesday with daughter Mrs Raymond Humphrey in Connett. Mrs Royal Hartman remains convalescent at home after two weeks in White Cross Hospital. Agnes Woodard and family visited Carbondale. Leonard Davis was in Barberton. Thelma Ely stayed with sister Verna France in Carbondale. William Hartman visited Arthur Hartman family. Grada Parson is in Nelsonville for work. West Woodard from Connett spent days in Columbia. Earl Wachenschwanz now runs The Messenger Route at Kinneyberry. Iva Wendell visited her parents Floyd and Mrs. Lowery.

Oak Grove Ossie Howard Raymond Humphrey Connett Royal Hartman White Cross Hospital Agnes Woodard Louise Adams Consett Carbondale Leonard Davis Barberton Thelma Ely Verna France William Hartman Arthur Hartman Miss Grada Parson Nelsonville West Woodard Columbia Earl Wachenschwanz Kinneberry Iva Wendell Floyd Lowery

Merry Makers Club holds bridge party at Mrs. Alice White home

Members of the Merry Makers Club gathered at Mrs. Alice White's home at 8 p m Thursday for a bridge party. Refreshments were served by Mrs. White. General Smuts comments on European politics note two shaping forces the fear complex and the inferiority complex.

Logan Merry Makers Club Alice White White Europe Jan Christian Smuts

Expect Better Housing in Nelsonville Stimulus Meeting Planned

Nelsonville area survey results including Buchtel and Chauncey show over 90,000 dollars in housing repairs. A committee meeting at the Y M C A on Tuesday March 12 at 7 pm will present lists to contractors and dealers. Local banks and the building and loan association qualified under the Federal Housing Act may arrange loans.

Nelsonville Buchtel and Chauncey Building and Loan Association

Epworth Leaguers Host International Tea

Epworth Leaguers of the M. E. Church held an International Tea after weeks of studying foreign countries. Tables represented各 countries with flowers and emblems as guests chose seats by favorite land. Members and friends enjoyed the program and shared country facts.

Nelsonville Epworth Leaguers Methodist Church

Hill Rites For Mrs Clara Hill To Be Held At Home

Nelsonville funeral services for Mrs Clara Edington Hill widow of John Hill will be at 2 PM Tuesday at the family residence. Rev HA Rothrock of First Methodist Church will conduct the service. Interment follows at Greenlawn mausoleum. Mrs Hill died Saturday night after a six year illness related to her husband’s death. Nelsonville FERA typewriting classes enroll open to adults Monday and Wednesday evenings at 6 at the high school.

Nelsonville Clara Edington Hill John Hill HA. Rothrock First Methodist Church FERA

Eudora O E S to Meet Tuesday at Masonic Temple

Regular meeting of Eudora Chapter O E S will be held Tuesday night at 7 30 o clock at the Masonic Temple in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Eudora Chapter Masonic Temple

Sale of Baby Bonds Reaches 13200 Total

Postmaster Harry McKinstry reports U S Government savings bonds on sale since March 1 have reached 13200 in total. The bonds offer a one third value increase after ten years maturity. The statement includes a quoted remark by Donald A Hobart of the American Veterans Association.

Harry McKinstry U. S Donald A. Hobart American Veterans’ Association

The Dark Blond Defies Police In Athens Adventure

Millicent Graves becomes the Dark Blond after leaving her stenographer role and joins a gripping pursuit through the city. As two murders shock the metropolis and suspicion falls on her, she faces choices between disguises or proving innocence while police hunt. The tale opens in The Athens Messenger on Thursday March 14.

Millicent Graves Athens Messenger

Ten Arrested Late Saturday By City Police

Nelsonville reports three street fights with multiple arrests. Harley Triplett and Foster Pyles face fighting charges. Triplett pleads guilty and pays $10 plus costs, Pyles holds not guilty with $100 bond. On Jackson Street, Allie Jaynes and three others arraigned. Jaynes guilty with $10 fine, others released under $100 bond each for mayor’s court. In Frog Hollow, Mrs. Marcella Malone and Mrs. Erma Cheeseman face fighting charges. Cheeseman guilty and fined $10 plus costs. Clarence and Roy Birtcher ar rested on intoxication and resisting an officer. pleas include guilty and fines ranging from $5 to $15 plus costs.

Nelsonville Harley Triplett Foster Pyles Walnut Street Triplett Pyles Jackson Street Allie Jaynes Margaret Patton Edna Horn James Horn Marcella Malone Erma Cheeseman Frog Hollow Cheeseman Clarence Roy Blrteher Carnes Alley James Cope Roy

Car Crash Near Parked Vehicle on Highway Reported

A driver swerved on a highway and collided with a parked car near No SO area. Police investigated the Saturday incident as traffic reports indicated no serious injuries and ongoing follow up on the cause.

Day of Prayer Services Held in Nelsonville

In Nelsonville a World Day of Prayer program titled Bear Ye One Another's Burdens was read by Baroness VanBetzelaer Van Dubbeldan of Holland. The session at First Methodist Church featured leaders from Christian, Presbyterian, and Methodist groups, with music by Mrs. Earl McCune and a Baptist trio.

Nelsonville Baroness VanBetzelaer van Dubbeldan Holland First Methodist Church H. A. Rothrock Woman's Home Missionary Society James Knight Presbyterian Church Rothrock John Harrold Methodist Church Elizabeth Sheppard Christian Church Long The Saltz Harrold Earl McCune Baptist Church

Drum Corps Rehearsal Delayed for Important Meeting

Nelsonville rehearsal of the Legion Drum Corps is moved to Tuesday at 7 pm for an important business meeting. The corps plans an active season with several competitive meets booked this summer, with the state meet set for Dayton in August.

Nelsonville Legion Dayton

Birth of Daughter in Columbus Family Announces

Mr and Mrs Robert Darren of Nelsonville announce the birth of a daughter Monday at White Cross Hospital Columbus Mrs Charlene Poston is noted as the mother.

Nelsonville Robert Darren Charlene Poston White Cross Hospital Columbus

Collision near Route 31 leaves drivers and witnesses

A wreck occurred west of Dorr Run Route 31 near Nelsonville as a sedan crashed into a truck while avoiding a collision. Police seek the driver. Athens reports a second vehicle involved. No clear charges listed beyond a parking claim against an involved driver.

Nelsonville Lomobiie Dorr Orle Ator Athens Coas George Hardy Bus E.L B. T. Mev Nesson Columbus

Retta Howe Class Hosts St Patrick Party at Sargent Home

The Retta Howe Sunday School Class will host a St Patrick party at Miss Helen Sargent’s home Tuesday night. A pot luck dinner begins at 7 30. Members are asked to wear green and return quilt blocks they have out.

Nelsonville Retta Howe Helen Sargent

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Roberta Land Bank O'Dell Elizabeth O'Dell Harold O'Dell First National Bank of Library Board Salvation Army Head York Buffalo N. Y Richard Kloes John Prattsville Kimberly and Kimberly Carl H. Porter Athena William Howard Dishong Ruth Kelly Roland Starr Gore Paul Wood William Davis Clarence Spray Lancaster Ralph Pack Dennis Pack Hazel Thomas Nettie Picket Gerald Searles Isaac Six Miles Brooks Wedenmeyer Athens Camp D. C. Hartman Oak Grove and Connett News M. E. Church Pythian Sisters K. of P. Hall Bertha Evans BE. Ss Hine Wil Fase Nelson M. M Jeanette Cramner Fort Street Nelle Dowler Danie Wena Odd Fellows Neak and Quick’s Majestic Ann Harding Fr.o. Montgomery MGM Joe Morrison Helen Twelvetrees Conrad Nagel Arline Judge Questio Ean Ans Emioned Ohio Bell
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