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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1933

Page

3

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Nelsonville Council set for action on RFC grant

Nelsonville council to consider applying to the Federal Finance Corporation for a relief grant. The plan includes issuing bonds of about 2900 dollars after 1935, with one tenth of one percent city realty valuation, funded by gas tax shares and state aid. Local officials discuss work orders, major projects, and relief distribution with area leaders.

G Obio Finance Corporation Frank Major Braught Yef Commission Audi

Knights Rally Expected From Six Counties in Nelsonville

A district meeting of the Knights of Pythias will gather in Nelsonville on Monday night March 27 with lodges from Athens Hocking Perry Meigs Vinton and Fairfield Counties sending representatives. James Dunn supreme chancellor of the order will speak at Valley Lodge temple. The Berean Bible Class also hosts a special musical program at the Christian Church Sunday at 8 30 am directed by Miss Bessie Stephenson with Rev Frank Hughes delivering the lesson.

Nelsonville Knights of Pythias Ohio Athens Hocking Perry Meigs Vinton Fairfield Temple of Valley Lodge James Dunn Cleveland Order Dunn Berean Christian Church Bessie Stephenson Frank Hughes Carbondale

Nelsonville Magician Wows at High School Show

In Nelsonville March 24 Junior imitates magician E. J. Moore during a school matinee. Tonight at Nelsonville High School Moore performs disappearing acts for parents and friends. The same date Troop I Girl Scouts plan a Saturday hike to the Methodist Church at 2 o clock with a food cookout and merit badge practice.

Nelsonville Junior E. J. Moore Nelsonville High School Mr. Moore Girl Scouts Troop I

Cosmopolitan Club Evening At Mrs Weigand Home

Members of the Cosmopolitan Club will be entertained tonight at 7 20 by Mrs W H Weigand at her home 751 Chestnut Street.

The Cosmopolitan Club W. H. Weigand Chestnut Street

Nelsonville to host 1944 Eastern Star session

Mrs H B Schall and son Hollis of Columbus visit Brs L A Whitmore as Beverly hosts the Eudora Chapter Order of Eastern Star annual district meet ing. Twelve members attended Beverly event. Mrs Inez Wilson invites the 10th annual session to Nelsonville, accepted, to be held between January and April 1 1944.

Nelsonville Eudora Chapter Order of Eastern Star Beverly Thurstey Inez Wilson

Rainbow Class Social At Mrs Crabtree Home

Mrs Este Crabtree hosted the Rainbow Class of the Christian Sunday School on Madison Street. Mrs William E McCullough assisted. class president led the business session. During social hour prizes were awarded to Mrs Gien Alien and Mrs S S Love. Hostesses served refreshments to Mrs Love and twenty four members.

Este Crabtree Rainbow The Christian Sunday School Madison Street William E. McCullough McCullough Gien Alien S&s. &. Love Love

Miss Maxine Hall Undergoes Appendix Operation

Miss Maxine Hall a sophomore at Ohio University Athens underwent an appendectomy at Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus Tuesday. She is doing nicely with her mother and brother Willard with her. Her father Mr. and Mrs. George Halte are mentioned in the report.

Nelsonville Maxine Hall U., Athens Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus Halli Geo. Halte Willard

Greyhound Patrol Leads Nelsonville Scout News

The Greyhound Patrol in Nelsonville is praised for speed on the trail. Members include Billi Mechem, Jack Pritchard, Dean Stage, Charles Smith, plus Ned Smith who is not yet registered. Leaders are Bill Mechem and Dean Stage with Charles Smith as scribe.

Nelsonville Jack Pritchard Billi Mechem Dean Stage Charles Smith Scout Pritchard Old Man's Cave The Greyhounds Ned Smith Bill Mechem Charlies Smith Carl Monks Lewis Vaughn Harold Green Green Dorr Run Smith

Funeral for Mrs Lucinda Fox in Rodne Rodne Ohio

Funeral services for Mrs Lucinda Fox widow of Reese Fox who died in Columbus will be held today at 2 PM at her Rodney home with burial in Rio Grande She leaves five children Mrs G Bearberry of Columbus Marcus Fox Rodney Frank Fox of Illinois Mrs Burt Robinson Polis and Mrs Alvin T Martin Huntington.

Nelsonville Benjamin Harrison Misner Ben Misner Millfield Chauncey Gallipolis Lucinda Fox Reese Fox Columbus Rodney Rio Grande Fox Lorena Lettie Emma Allison G. Bearberry Marcus Fox Frank Fox Illinois Burt Robinson Polis Alvin T. Martin Huntington

River ferry keeps Gallipolis moving amid flood delay

About 1,500 people were moved by rowboats across Mill Creek during four days when the highway was washed out between Gallipolis and East Gallipolis. Ferryman John W. Casey said cars later resumed once water fell enough for the fill. Five rowboats operated during the period. In a separate note, double funeral services for Mrs Hazel Harrison and daughter Eilene were held at the First Baptist Church with large attendance.

Gallipolis Mill Creek East Gallipolis John W. Casey Hazel Harrison Eilene First Baptist Church Ire Sheets George Sagan Mound Hill Cemetery

Red Cross Relief for Needy in Gallia County

Gallipolis March 24 local Red Cross chapter provides clothing and rehabilitation aid to flood affected families in East Gallipolis. A partial clothing distribution occurred Thursday with executive secretary Mrs C. C. Richard and Rev George Sagan assessing further needs.

Gallipolis East Gallipolis American Red Cross C. C. Richard George Sagan Red Cross F. C. Dixon Zanesville Ohio River

Stitch A Well Club Dinner Honors Husbands in Gallipolis

The Stitch A Well Club held a turkey dinner for husbands at Mrs John Higrenboths Fourth Avenue home with shamrocks and roses decor. Guests included Clarence Viney James Hill Johnny Higgenbotham John Casey George Gilmore Lorie Lineford Palatin Washington and Holly Johnson of Columbus. The clipping notes a patient entry dated March 24 in Gallipolis.

Gallipolis John Higrenbothem Fourth Avenue Cardle Clarence Viney James Hill Johny Higgenbotham John Casey George Gilmore Lorie Lineford Mies Palatin Washington Holly Johnson Columbus

Rescued Man Saved From Ohio River Backwaters

A man in epileptic distress walked into the Ohio River backwaters and was rescued Thursday morning by Charles Mc Daniel and Ivan Erwin after he threw his clothes ahead of him.

Ohio River Charles Mc Charlies McDaniel Ivan Erwin

Sunday church programs in Gallipolis churches this week

Regular services planned across Gallipolis with multiple churches hosting Sunday events. Grace Methodist Episcopal plans children services titled Jeans and the Children with parental attendance required, while Rev H H Wilbur will address The Royalty of Manhood in the morning.

Gallipolis Grace Methodist Episcopal Church

Reliance in Service Stream Leaves for Parkersburg from Huntington

The Steamer Reliance, laid up a week at Pt. Pleasant due to flood, carried five empty gasoline barges for reload with fuel destined for Huntington. It had delivered 650,000 gallons at Charleston and was returning to Midland, Pa when the flood halted progress. The United States Steamer Iroquois also faced a flood delay at Dam 26.

Parkersburg Huntington Gallipolis Reliance Pt. Pleasant Huntington Charleston Midland United States Iroquois

Gallia County Parole Visits Delayed by High Water

F. F. Martin parole officer for Ohio penal institutions could not visit all paroled persons in Gallia County on Wednesday due to high water, reporting the situation to Judge J. Clark.

Gallipolis F. F. Martin Ohio Penal Institutions Gallia County J. Clark

Marriage License Granted In Crown City Union

A marriage license was issued Thursday to Kenneth Layne 21 farmer Crown City and Mary T Fillinger 19 Crown City. The bride to be's sister was married about one day ago.

Gallipolis Kenneth Layne Crown City Mary T. Fillinger R W. Fillinger

River Recedes As Ohio Drops At Gallipolis

The Ohio River was falling quickly in Gallipolis on Friday morning with the stage at 60 feet on the city chart at 8 oclock.

Gallipolis Ohio River GalipOlis

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