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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1934

Page

8

Gallia County Woman Sues Over Eureka Auto Crash Damages

Mary Louise Cox of Ironton sues H. G. Keys in common pleas court for 20000 damages claiming permanent injuries from an Eureka February 26 wreck. She alleges excessive speed and poor lookout caused the crash that threw her through the windshield. medical bills total 200. Attorneys H. W. Cherrington and A. B. Jonson Johnson, Tron ton.

Gallipolis Eureka Mary Louise Cox Ironton Common Pleas Court H. G. Keys Keys

Rotary Signs Ready To Welcome Visitors

Gallipolis Rotary Club completes aluminum signs at city approaches. G M Gearhart, state highway department resident engineer and club member, says the distinctive signs welcome visitors to Gallipolis and Rotarians to local meetings. Bound over to grand jury for Ed Parson on auto theft charge after pleading not guilty and waiving examination. bond set at 1000 dollars.

Gallipolis Rotary Club G. M. Gearhart State Highway Department Ed Parson Justice of Peace Fred Milliser Gallia County

Ear Ringing Relief Tonic Advertisement

If your ears ring with head noises and you have roaring sounds, go to Cline's Pharmacy or a drugstore and get 1 ounce of Parmint double strength. Mix with hot water and sugar, take a tablespoon four times daily for quick relief. Clogged nostrils clear, breathing eases, and mucus stops dripping to the throat. Easy to prepare, low cost, pleasant to take.

Cline

Local Social News From Kanauga and Nearby Areas

Kanauga and surrounding towns report visits and family events including E Leach visiting Red House visitors to Athens for a golden wedding anniversary Mrs Weethee sister of Mrs John Butts Several attendees from Ashtabula Pt Pleasant and Addison attended a conference and funeral services for Evan Rothgeb in Columbus The column lists numerous local visits and relatives from Charleston Huntington Columbus Waverly and Cadmus with brief notes on who visited whom and where.

Kanauga E. Leach Red House W. Va Oliver Weethee S. A. Stewart Athens John and Swande Trasti Ashtabula Hazel Eleanor Comstock Pt. Pleasant Emma Comstock Howard Addison Evan Rothgeb St. Francis Hospital Columbus W. F. Deem Leslie Deem Nanna Rothgeb C. G. Houck Gilbert Beard K. M. Murray George Kentucky Byron Ward Virgil Rodgers George Hughes J. W. Stone Waverly Nitro Theoron Spence

Wilkesville High School Operetta Draws Large Crowd

Friday night operetta directed by Mrs. Bessie L. Wells drew a large appreciative audience. Grade schools fund Christmas Beal sales to install fir e t ald cabinets. senior play set for April 14 titled A Run for Her Money. Movie Satur diny s Millions slated for April 8 at the auditorium. Mr and Mrs Kearney Ogden hosted Sunday birthday gathering with E L Newsom H B Kruskamp Fred Strong and families plus A L DeVault and daughter Bonnie. American Legion Auxiliary urged to attend Eighth District convention in Logan on April 4. Wilkesville Unit to supervise initiatory services.

Local Social News Highlights Visits and Hospital Care

Mre. Charles Ames of Somerset visits relatives this week. Mre. B. Lewis Brown spends Tuesday and Wednesday with kin in Athens. Mrs. Harry Feiger of Pomeroy and Thomas Wolfe of Racine visit friends here. Mre. C. Fred Edwards of Proctorville, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Sibley, had appendix surgery at Memorial Hospital Huntington on Monday. Esther Ingele, student nurse at General Hospital Cincinnati, rests at home recovering from illness.

Charles Ames Somerset B. Lewis Brown Athens Harry Feiger Pomeroy Thomas Wolfe Racine

Helzer Hospital Notes Add Admissions at Gallipolis

Helzer Hospital notes list admissions on Tuesday including Ray Gilliland Jr six Coalton for treatment Charles Shaw three son of Brady Shaw Kananga for a minor operation and Laura Mae Dexter four daughter of Mr W Dexter Gallipolis for a tonsic operation Dennis Keller seventy four of Jackson received a blood transfusion yesterday Dismissals included Norma Bere Tidge Gallipolis and Harrison Burnside Oak Hill

Gallipolis Helser Hospital Ray Gilliland, Jr Coalton Charles Shaw Brady Shaw Kananga Laura Mae Dexter W. Dexter Dennis Keller Jackson Norma Bere Tidge Harrison Burnside Oak Hill

Creed Thompson Arrested After Threats at Home

Gallia County deputy sheriffs Howard Gates and H B Wood arrested Creed Thompson Tuesday night at his residence between Morgan Center and Vinton after he threatened the lives of his wife and family. He was lodged in Gallia County Jail.

Gallipolis Creed Thompson Morgan Center Vinton Howard Gates H. B Wood Gallia County

Mink Named Administrator of Harrison Mink Estate

J H Mink appointed administrator of Harrison Mink estate in Addison Township by probate court. Bond set at 7000 with H W Cherrington and J B Myers as sureties.

Gallipolis J. H. Mink Harrison Mink Addison Township H. W. Cherrington J. BE. Myers

Captain Hornbrook returns from Louisville over Packet Senator Cordial claims

Captain Fred Hornbrook arrived from Louisville Kentucky to confer with maritime attorneys about claims arising from the Packet Senator Cordial incident. Authorities and legal representatives weigh next steps as the case moves forward.

Gallipolis Fred Hornbrook Louis-ville Cordiil

New Floor Installed in Gallipolis City Jail Women’s Block

A new floor is being laid in the Gallipolis City Jail women's cell block to replace an insanitary old surface that posed a fire hazard.

Gallipolis Gallipolis City

River notes on rising Ohio and river tow activity

The Ohio River level reached 22 feet this morning. Steamer Ben Franklin sailed to Pittsburgh to pick eight steel barges for Kanawha to Cincinnati towing. The Franklin towed empty coal barges up the Kanawha to Cedar Grove mines under Steamer Tu Endie. Steamer D. T. Lane delivered coal to Cincinnati yesterday. Steamer Eclipse, after delivering steel tinplate and oil to Steamer Fairplay at Dam 26, turned upstream to continue to Cincinnati and Louisville.

Gallipolis Ohio River Ben Franklin Pittsburgh Iron City Sand and Gravel Company Kanawha River Cincinnati Franklin Cedar Grove Mines Tu- Endie D. T. Lane Eclipse Fairplay Dam Louisville

Birthday Dinner And Theater Party In Rio Grande

Rio Grande teachers hosted a dinner at Island View Inn and a theater party at Gallipolis for Supt. L. T. Cottrell's birthday. Attendees included Supt. and Mrs. Cottrell and several staff members and friends. Additional notes mention trips and social visits among local residents and a visiting Ohio State professor, Edgar Clark.

Rio Grande Island View Inn Gallipolis Rio Grande School T L. Talmadge Cottrell L. T. Cottrell Willis Aleshire Jennie R. Elliott Marjorie V. Parker Anna Mae Evans Bess Goetting Margaret Jones Harry Anderson Roy Mathias Maurice Dowler Francis Burdell Florence Chubbuck Pauline Lindsey Mildred Lindsey Washington, D. C Anna Ina White Jennie Elliott BE. O. Russell Vinton Hollis Wood Russell Rose K. Eagle Davis Cottage Rockwell. Huntington W. Va W. A. Lewis Hollis Ewing New Concord Edgar Clark Ohio State University George Brooks Clark Jackson Wellston

Ohio Paroles Board Grants 126 Paroles and One Conditional Release

The Ohio Board of Paroles announced that in 197 cases heard it granted 126 paroles and one conditional release. Included among the paroles is Lincoln Casey of Gallia County serving for burglary and larceny with a May 1 designation.

Columbus Ohio Board of Paroles Casey Gallia County Lincoln Casey

Oskey Suffering from Double Pneumonia at Home

Gallipolis reports Richard Oskey moulder is critically ill at his home with double pneumonia. He was brought home Sunday from Ironton where he had been employed.

Gallipolis Richard Oskey Ironton

Court schedule updates in Gallia County trials

Suit involving Mary Stuart and John Johnson with Ligsie Finley against Swister and Ingels postponed. The petit jury will report for the State of Ohio versus Clair Spires on burglary and larceny Thursday.

Gallipolis Mary Stuart John Johnson Ligsie Finley R. M. Swister W. M. Ingels State of Ohio Clair Spires

Death of K J Deckard Shocks Big Four Agent

GALLIPOLIS Chub Deckard district passenger agent at Cincinnati for the Big Four Railroad was called to Vinton by the death of his father K J Deckard Friday. Mr Deckard was M years of age.

Gallipolis Chub Deckard Cincinnati Big Four Railroad Vinton K. J. Deckard Deckard

Preaching at Weaver Chapel Sunday Morning

Sunday worship begins at 10 30 with Rev Gideon in the pulpit and Rev Calvert in attendance. The ladies will host a church dinner and there are no afternoon services. Last Sunday 35 attended and joined in prayer after Sunday School.

Albany R. D Weaver Chapel Gideon Calvert

Rev Wilcox Chooses Easter Topic Tonight at Presbyterian Church

Reverend A Y Wilcox will lead midweek worship at the Presbyterian Church with the topic Between the Crucifixion and the Resurrection The Session will meet after the service at the close of the program.

A. Y. Wilcox Presbyterian Church

Mrs Elizabeth Stuart Dies at Albany Home

Mrs Elizabeth Stuart aged 62 wife of Arthur T Stuart died at the family home in Albany after an illness of several weeks. Brief funeral services will be at 1 pm Friday then at 2 pm at Alexander Presbyterian Church conducted by Rev Lloyd Evans and Rev G H Wiggin. Burial at Alexander. She was a native of Meige County and survived by her husband sister Mrs Margaret Woodyard Amesville and three brothers John W Sheppard Carpenter Charles Sheppard Minnesota and Frank Sheppard Oregon.

Albany Eligabeth Stuart Arthur T. Stuart Alexander Presbyterian Church Lloyd Evans Nelsonville G. H. Wiggin Alexander Stuart Meige County Margaret Woodyard Amesville John W. Sheppard Carpenter Charles Sheppard Minnesota Frank Sheppard Oregon

Kiwanis Play Culture in a Madhouse Set for April

Mr. J Sherman joins Kiwanis sponsored production Culture in a Madhouse as co author. Earlier reports credited Jack Swanson and Peggy Farmer with writing the play and now list Sherman among the writers for an April show.

Mr. J. Sherman Jack Swanson Peggy Farmer

Baking iced cakes with new icing ideas

A feature on unusual but simple icebox icings for cakes. It explains baked icing using eggs sugar and nuts, a second glaze with shortening cinnamon and milk, and a chocolate icing. Instructions cover mixing spreading and baking, plus refrigeration tips and a broiled coconut icing method.

Ross Defends Lightweight Title in Easy Decision

Barney Ross, Chicago lightweight and junior welterweight champion, defeated Bobby Pacho of Los Angeles by outpointing him over 10 rounds at the Olympic Stadium before 6,000 fans. Ross weighed 138 pounds to Pacho's 139, taking six rounds and tying two.

Los Angeles U.P Barney Ross Chicago Bobby Pacho Ross Pacho

Easter Pageant to Be Held at Albany Baptist Church

Albany March 28 A Easter pageant titled Faith Triumphant will be presented Sunday evening April 1 at 7 30 at the Albany Baptist Church. Cast includes Charlotte Woodgerd Edith Chase Florence Brown Edith Chase Jean Lindley Sharlotte Woodyerd Evelyn Cooper Maxine Allen Mildred Cheadle Mrs Mary Pearman Mrs Nellie Breeze Mrs Faye Welker George VanDyke and Dana Cheadle with a ten voice chorus and Junior and Intermediates. Harold Luckett is accompanist director.

Albany Baptist Church Charlotte Woodgerd Edith Chase Florence Brown Jean Lindley Sharlotte Woodyerd Evelyn Cooper Maxine Allen Mildred Cheadle Mary Pearman Nellie Breeze Faye Welker George VanDyke Dana Cheadle Harold Luckett Lizzie Shepherd Stuart Alexander Presbyterian Church A. ¥. Wilcox Athens Hebbardsville Cemetery Phosia Throckmorton Chester California Pearman Helen McVay Orville McVa

Clarks Chapel Plans Easter Services

Clarks Chapel will hold Easter Sunday services with preaching and baptism at 2:30 pm. Forty attended Sunday School last week. Carl Frische sung The Palms with Mrs. Frank Philips at piano, and Frische performed instrumental pieces with Mrs. Ward Radford on organ. New baby Melvin Wesley Walls born March 1 to Mr. and Mrs. James W. Walls. Ladies' Art Society completed one of two quilts. Visitors include F Walls of Springfield visiting Len Walls. Harry White of Athens visited M E Snow. Mrs H Sanborn and son Franklin of Athens visited the Carbenters.

Clarks Chapel Carl Frische Frank Phillips Richard Phillips F. Walls Springfield Len Walls Harry White Athens M. E. Snow H. Sanborn Franklin V. Carpenter

Glorifying Yourself by Alicia Hart on graceful sitting

Advice on proper leg position and posture for women in social settings. Correct crossing of legs above the knees is recommended to avoid unattractive lumps. Readers are urged to sit straight, keep the chest high, and read with book at eye level to maintain natural poise.

Grandma

Easter at Chauncey Churches Set for 400 Goal

Four Churches of Christ Chauncey Trimble Greens Run and Taylor Ridge observe Easter with Sunrise prayer service at 6 and Bible School at 9:30. Rev G B Courtney to speak on The Meaning of Easter. An orchestra concert runs until 9:30 followed by a lay led program at 10:30 with Easter music by the choir. Public invited.

Chauncey Churches of Christ Trimble Greens Run Taylor Ridge G. B. Courtney Bible School Chauncey Church of Christ

District Personals Highlights Social Visits

District residents share weekend greetings across Chauncey and nearby towns. Lancaster visitors Mr and Mrs Charles McCall and daughter Charlotte Ann called on Mr and Mrs Jesse H McCall. Baltimore's Floyd McDaniel and daughter Sue visited Mrs Ida McDaniel in Miffield. Herbert Mingus and son Gordon dined with H O McDaniel. Millfield and Chauncey attendees traveled to Pomeroy for Mrs Herbert Spencer's funeral. Gertrude Kidwell returned to Akron after Greens Run visit. Emmett Olbers family and Dave Swarts family visited relatives in Middleport.

Chauncey Charles McCall Charlotte Ann Lancaster Jesse H. McCall Floyd McDaniel Sue Baltimore Miffeld Ida McDaniel Herbert Mingus Gordon H. O. McDaniel Millfield Joe Bridgewater Pomeroy Herbert Spencer Gertrude Kidwell Akron Greens Run W. H. Fierbaugh Emmett Olbers Dave Swarts Middleport

Maynards Welcome 80-Pound Son In Greens Run

Mr and Mrs Ralph Maynard announce the birth of their son at their Greens Run home weighing 80 pounds.

Greens Ralph Maynard

Martin family illness prompts family visits in The Plains

Mrs. Cora Dukes visits her cousins Mrs. Isabel Coe of near Chauncey and John Martin in The Plains. She comes in response to the serious illness of Mr. Martin whose condition is critical. Also visiting are Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Martin and son Peter Martin of Galena Ohio who traveled from Florida to be with him.

Martin Plains Cora Dukes Gilead Isabel Coe Chauncey John Martin Plaine Curtis Martin Peter Martin Galena Ohio Florida

Chauncey Dinner Honors Grover Patton Birthday

Mrs Grover C Patton hosted a Sunday dinner for her husband birthday with guests Mr and Mrs William Wemmer Woodrow Patton Miss Helen Patton Charles Sanders Millfield and Mr and Mrs Grover Patton Also Mr and Mrs Don Cannon entertained Sunday guests including Mr and Mrs Anthony Daft Mr and Mrs Russell Fox of Baltimore Mr and Mrs Charlie Mulpas and children Mr and Mrs Dave Sawyer and granddaughter Dorothy Sawyer of Redtown

Chauncey Grover C. Patton William Wemmer Woodrow Patton Helen Patton Charles Sanders Millfield Grover Patton Don Cannon Anthony Daft Russell Fox Baltimore Charlies Mulpas Dave Sawyer Dorothy Sawyer Redtown

Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary Plans Carnival Benefit

Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary No 9 United Mine Workers meets at the hall at 7 pm to map plans for an indoor carnival to be held Saturday night March 31 at the K of P hall as a benefit event.

Chauncey Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary No. 9 United Mine Workers of America K. of P. Hall

Sunrise Service Planned at Guysville

Sunrise services will be held at the Methodist Church in Guysville at 6 a.m. Easter morning. The public is invited. Various local notices mention illnesses and visits, including Mrs. Ed Tunnous and Mrs. Edna Chesser.

Guysville Ed Tunnous Emma Weaver Stewart Edna Chesser Staunton Graham Charles Love Athens Margaret Cunningham Goldsberry F. B. Bean Sarah Potter Carthage Guy Se[eoy

Greens Run School To Stage Two Spring Plays

Greens Run School sixth and eighth grades will stage two plays on Monday April 2 at 7 30 p m The Rose of The Rileys features Ellen Lindholm Blanche Corwin Mike Neuson Dillon Gill Margaret Gadnai Geraldine Malpas Paul Korpella Mona Belle Vere and Fred Brotka A Little Clodhopper stars Ruth Craig Anna Neusadh Alex Magas Helen Lucas Doris Davis Nellie Belle Cannon and Esther Mackey John Sirotnik will play accordion between acts The Mountaineers Chauncey plan radio and live appearances March 29 11 00 a m Zanesville WALR then 2 p m Saturday concert and carnival music for Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary event

Greens Run Carrye Smith Rose of the Rileys Ellen Lindholm Blanche Corwin Mike Neuson Dillon Gill Margaret Gadnai Geraldine Malpas Paul Korpella Mona Belle Vere Fred Brotka

Pocahontas Box Supper and Card Party Planned

Members of the Mazon Council Degree of Pocahontas will host an old fashioned box supper and card party at their hall Saturday night. Local residents are invited to attend and support the community event.

Chauncey Mazon Council Pocahontas

Millfield Needle Club Hosts Reading Evening

Mrs Herberus hosted a Millfield Needle Club reading with assistance from her daughter Missine Mingus. Members present included Mrs Sanders Mrs Heffky G C Patton Mrs D H Daniel Fulton Mrs Elizabeth Nett and Mrs William Mingus.

Ma Sanders Henry Heffky G. C. Patton D. Hi Daniel Fulton Elizabetnett William Sis Mingus

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