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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1935

Page

7

Highways Flooded and Pt Pleasant Isolated by Ohio River Crest

The Ohio River rose to 44.6 feet Wednesday night and floodwaters cut routes isolating Pt Pleasant. Roads between here and Huntington were flooded forcing closures and stranding vehicles while bridges and piers along Route 7 faced rising water. Local schools and transport were disrupted as crews moved residents from bottoms and shifted operations to safer areas.

Wis Ohio River Rome Proctorville T Here Huntry Buso

Mother's guardianship sought in Ohio National Bank case

Common Pleas Court will hear Friday morning a request to set aside the mother in the case of Ethel a Ohio National Bank, with parties including Myrtie Lola O'Dell Edna Sheets Clyde Harrison Edith Tuttle Vickers Mrs. Fred Stella Booten Maude Gray McCormick and Mrs 8 F from Gallipolis. A default judgment was obtained by Koontz. If the sum is not paid within three days mortgaged property in Township will be sold under the judgment of Judge W R.

Ethel A& Ohio National Bank Common Pleas Court Myrtie Lola O'Dell Edna Sheets Kien Clyde Harrison Edith Tuttle Vickers Fred Stella Booten Maude Gray. McCormick 8. F Gallipolis FE. Koontz W. R

Min-Car Play Presented at Bh Morgan Township

S A play The Min Car will be staged at bh Morgan Township with cast including Mehit and Wilda Rupe, Mal Anna Rathburn, Ruth Rathburn, Vera Bal Gordon, Mildred Ward, and Alice Simms.

Morgan Township Mehit Wilda Rupe Mal- Anna Rathburn Ruth Rathburn Vera Bal- Gordon Mildred Ward Alice Simms

Brother of Daniel O Mahoney Plans Trip to Miz State Session

Prer’s brother boxing figure Daniel O Mahoney is slated to travel to the United States for an upcoming Miz session. The heavyweight Florida native is a noted member of the State Army.

Daniel O'Mahoney America States Miz Florin O'Ma State Army

No Funeral Service For Recluse Buried Without Service

Jamey Davis aged 70, a recluse who loved baseball, was buried Thursday without funeral services at Oak Hill. He died in Holzer Hospital Gallipolis after being found unconscious at his home near Clay Jackson County on March 2. Before death he asked cousin Omer Davis of Beaver to bury him and to arrange no funeral services.

Davis Chicago Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Clay Jackson County Omer Davis Beaver Oak Hill

War Veteran Dies at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis

Earl Rupe age 42 died at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis from gangrene in the left arm stemming from erysipelas. World War veteran served 18 months in France. Survived by wife Mary Bradbury and three children Jean Gertrude and Wade, plus five brothers and three sisters. Formerly employed as marman at Hobson and member of Junior Order United American Mechanics and American Legion.

Gallipolis Earl Rupe Holzer Hospital France Ryger Bradbury Homestead Mary Bradbury C. A. Bradbury Jean Gertrude Wade Rupe Hobson Order of United Order of United American Mechanics The American Legion

Brabham Fined for Driving While Intoxicated

Emmett Brabham of Addison Township was fined $25 and costs in Municipal Judge A J Stormont’s court on a driving while intoxicated charge.

Gallipolis Emmett Brabham Addison Township A. J. Stormont

Philadelphia salesman suffers ear injury in Gallipolis incident

Clinton Cordray of Philadelphia, a salesman, was injured when his ear skidded on a berm near Centerville on Wednesday. He was taken to Holzer Hospital for treatment.

Gallipolis Clinton Cordray Philadelphia Centerville Holzer Hospital

Gallipolis to Form Business and Professional Women’s Club

Women of Gallipolis plan a dinner Monday at the Hotel Lafayette to consider forming a local organization with Ironton members aiding. Mrs. Margaret McCormick, Gallia County clerk, was absent from her office Wednesday. Judge W. R. White led court in Portsmouth and traveled to Columbus on business. Harry Sprague and Barbara Kearns, now in Marietta, visited Gallipolis Wednesday. John S. Boatman, a former commissioner, is ill at his Kyger home.

Gallipolis Hotel Lafayette Ironton Margaret McCormick Gallia County W. R. White Portsmouth Columbus Harry Sprague Barbara Kearns Marietta Johns. Boatman Kyger

Fire Seared Family in Farm Home Disaster

Gallipolis report states Joseph Lee Roncaglione family of Porter lost a son in a Tuesday fire that destroyed their home. They are staying with Mrs. Roncaglione’s sister and her husband, F. E. McCallister, at present. Parents bear burns from aiding in rescue of three other children and attempting to save Joe Lee Jr. Funeral services may follow after C. G. Shawver arrives from Lookout, West Virginia.

Gallipolis Joseph Lee Roncaglione Porter Barns Joe Lee,Jr

Mission enlists support for Spring Easter Campaign

Supt J M Ripley asks Union Mission supporters as the Spring and Easter drive begins. Tickets issued to businesses and individuals for meals and lodging for the needy. Fourteen new residents admitted Wednesday as flood victims are housed.

Gallipolis Union Supt J. M. Ripley

Funerals Mark Rio Grande Community Losses

Funeral services were held in Calvary Baptist Church for Patricia Ann Davis of Union Furnace, granddaughter of Prof. O. Clark. Howard Hutchinson, son of C. W. Hutchinson, was remembered in M. E. Church after his death following surgery in Kenton. Charlotte Woods of Rio Grande married F. M. Huffman in McMinnville Oregon on February 22.

Rio Grande Calvary Baptist Church Patricia Ann Orville Davis Union Furnace Co. O. Clark Howard Hutchinson C. W. Hutchinson M. E. Church Kenton Faculty Club W. O. Aleshire Konrad Middleport Aleshires Charlotte Esther Woods P. D. Woods F. M. Huffman McMinneville Ore Ladies’ Aid Society H. A. Wood Harry Anderson T. J. Allison Raymond Gallipolis Allison Dora Johnson Columbus

Old Car Repurposed in Farm Utility in Mississippi

Hicks Foser of Blue Mountain Mississippi shows thrift and ingenuity by repurposing an old car. He uses the running gear for a farm wagon the fenders for a watering trough hinges for a barn door axles as pillars under his house engine block as a doorstep radiator as a fireplace screen and radius rods as a wire stretcher.

Fourth operation helps injured worker in Columbus

Has Fourth Operation GLOUSTER-Dane Miskell of the city at University Hospital Columbus where he underwent the fourth operation in the last three years after injuring two fingers on his right hand while employed by Williamson Shaft Contracting Co. He is getting along nicely following the last operation.

Glouster Dane Miskell University Hospital Columbus Williamson Shaft Contracting Co

Holzer Hospital Notes Update on Local Patients

Mrs. J. S. Clark deputy probate judge reentered Holzer Hospital for treatment Wednesday and shows much improvement. Other admissions include Mrs. J. E. Crimer for observation and Mrs. B. Buchman for surgery both of Gallipolis. Mrs. Paul Oliver Kanauga treated for an infected finger and John Nelson Langsville Meigs County discharged after medical care.

Gallipolis Clark Holzer Hospital J. E. Crimer B. Buchman Paul Oliver Kanauga John Nelson Langsville Meigs County

Jacksonville Council Warns Dog and Chicken Owners

Jacksonville council orders a two week notice before enforcing a ban on dogs and chickens at large. Mayor H. R. Phillips to enforce starting April 1. Measure aims to protect gardens and yards by keeping animals on home premises.

Jacksonville H. R. Phillips

Glouster Students to Enjoy OSU Breaks

Faith Lantz Mil dred Jonas Robert Eddy Andrew E Chute and Edmund Beshara Glouster students at Ohio State University Columbus will enjoy a short vacation starting Friday and lasting a week. Mr and Mrs George Truex New Kensington Pa are parents of a daughter Virginia Ann born last Saturday. Grandparents are Mrs Lalla Dunnett and Mr and Mrs M M Truex. Mr and Mrs Ray White announce the birth of a 10 pound daughter born Tuesday afternoon.

Glouster Faith Lantz Mildred Jonas Robert Eddy Andrew E. Chute Edmund Beshara Ohio State University Columbus George Truex Helen Dunnett New Kensington Virginia Ann Lalla Dunnett This City M. M. Truex Athena Mrs Ray White

Public sale of Harrington estate yields no bids

No bids were received for the real estate of the late John Harrington offered for public sale by administrator C. F. Wallace. The Oak Street property was appraised at 800 dollars and bids under two thirds of that appraisal were not considered.

Hambels Celebrate Daughter Selah Frances Birthday

Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Hambel held a six o'clock dinner Tuesday in Glouster for their daughter Selah Frances turning eight. Attending were Margie and Mary Isabelle Bryson Patty Ruth Bulloch Margaret Ann Dennison Mary Helen and Billy Bob Keith Betty Lewis Delbert Darrell Billy and Dickie Mason Gene Waldeck Frances Horner Charlene Harvey Raymond Hambel Miss Elizabeth Waldeck and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Mason.

Glouster H. F. Hambel Selah Frances Margie Mary Isabelle Bryson Patty Ruth Bulloch Margaret Ann Dennison Mary Helen Billy Bob Keith Betty Lewis Delbert Darrell Billy Dickie Mason Gene Waldeck Frances Horner Charlene Harvey Raymond Hambel Elizabeth Waldeck Clyde Mason

Merritts Welcome Son Born in Detroit Hospital

Mr and Mrs C L Merritt of Glouster announce the birth of a son on Monday in a Detroit hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Henry Williams of this city.

Mrs. Dick Duncan Returns From Columbus Hospital

Mrs. Dick Duncan returned Tuesday from St. Francis Hospital in Columbus after a 10 day treatment. Her condition is stated as improved.

Glouster Dick Duncan St. Francis Hospital Columbus

Chrysler Dodge shows luxury and economy in new value cars

E DRIVEN big cars and small cars, says Clifton dentist St Donald L. Dave son. For the first time in this 1935 Dodge there is real big car luxury and performance yet less gas and oil than in lower priced cars. Owners praise gas and oil economy of CHRYSLER MOTORS DODGE DIVISION NEW VALUE DODGE 645 and up. Prices from factory Detroit, subject to change. Time payments fit your budget. Ask for Chrysler Motors Commercial Credit Plan.

St. Donald L. Daveson Clifton, N. J DODGE Detroit Chrysler Motors

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