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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1934

Page

3

Gallia Academy Chorus and Snead Enter Eisteddfod

The Gal academy Chorus of BC voices under Miss Ruth Sawyer and Gallipolis-Wellston Band pieces directed by G Vanover have entered the Jackson Eisteddfod. Chorus of 5 voices will sing during Friday morning at the high school during the regular period. Miss Ruth Miller will lead the Good Friday service. Bolander, manager of the Gallery of Fine Arts, will present a lecture at Washington School gym Tuesday at 8 PM under Gallia Academy junior class.

Icallipolis Galacademy Chorus BC Voices Ruth Sawyer Gallipolis-Wellston G. Vanover Jackson Leisteddfod Ruth Miller Wil Ss. Bolander Mbus Gallery of Fine Arts Washington Schoolorium Gallia Academy School Bolander

Union Service Friday Close for Good Friday Hours

A Gallia County report notes a majority of stores will close from 12 to 3 PM on Good Friday for services at First Baptist Church. Seven Gallia towns will join in union communion tonight at 7:30 at M E Church under Rev H Wilbur. Holzer Hospital notes include admissions at Athens and Alice, with dismissals to Leon and Pt Pleasant. Call for Gallia Academy track candidates reports starting Monday with several veterans expected.

Gallipolis First Baptist Church Rea Gallia County M. E. Church Rev. H. Wilbur Gallia Academy High Lawrence Myers Harold Brown

Hearing Set for Creed Thompson on Threatening Charge

Creed Thompson of Morgan Center faces a charge of threatening to kill his wife and family. A hearing before Justice of Peace Fred Milliser is scheduled for Friday afternoon. Thompson pleaded not guilty at arraignment and bond was set at $200.

Gallipolis Creed Thompson Morgan Center Justice of Peace Fred Milliser

One Year After Bank Holdup Third Suspect Still Sought

Gallia County marked the first anniversary of the First National Bank robbery of about 14000 with officials still seeking the third bandit. John Kritko is in Ohio Penitentiary and William Lyons was killed by a Findlay police chief. William Logan alias Long remains at large. Sheriff Hatfield was informed. Gallia County relief director George W. Haney and county commissioners traveled to Columbus for a conference on post April 1 relief setup.

Gallipolis First National Bank John Kritko Ohio Penitentiary William Lyons Findlay William Logan Long E. E. Hatfield George W. Haney Gallia County W. A. Davis Peter Blazer Jerry Grove Columbus

Reduction at Gallipolis Re-employment Office

Gallipolis officials announce the National Re-employment Office staff is cut from four to three. John S. Richards remains manager with Derry Wetherholt as assistant and Nell Haner as stenographer. Jewel Neville was dismissed under federal retrenchment orders.

Gallipolis B. Lewis Jones John S. Richards Derry Wetherholt Nell Haner Jewel Neville

Workers Continue At Dam 26 Lock Construction

About 60 men from Gallia County work for Dravo Construction Company and affiliates on the lock construction at Dam 2% this week. John S. Richards, manager of the National Re-employment Office, reports this is the highest employment level since construction began. Coffer-dam work halted briefly Wednesday morning as the Ohio River rose above the flood gate.

Gallipolis Gallia County Dravo Construction Company John S. Richards National Ohio

Here’s how to sew a simple flattering frock

A step by step guide for a dress with a single piece yoke and sleeves, using contrasting fabrics for effect. Suitable fabrics include silks or cottons with gay prints and monotone contrasts. Pattern 1808 offers sizes 4 16 18 20 32 HM 6 38 42. The book and pattern cost 25 cents. pattern alone 15 cents. Orders to The Athens Messenger Pattern Department New York City.

Anne Adams Athens Messenger Pattern Department West 17Th Street New York City New York

Phillips Rites Held

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Ellen Phillips 68 of Gallipolis were held at Kananga M E Church with Rev H H Wilbur officiating. She died Wednesday at her brother J E Robertson's residence after organic heart trouble since November 1932. She was born in Buffalo West Virginia to James V Robertson and is survived by two brothers J E of Gallipolis and Albert of Canal Winchester. Miles Oskey 47 died yesterday. funeral at 2 pm Friday at residence with Rev George Sagen. interment Pine Street Cemetery. Harry B Swanson 55 marble cutter. funeral Saturday at 2 pm at residence with Rev H H Wilbur. burial Pine Street.

Gallipolis Mary Ellen Phillips City J. E. Robertson Kananga M. E H. H. Wilbur Phillips Buffalo W. Va James V. Robertson J. E Albert Canal Winchester Miles Oskey George Sagen Pine Street Harry B. Swanson Pine Street Cemetery

Mary Virginia OBrien Weds Robert E Bell

Miss Mary Virginia O'Brien daughter of Mrs. Oretha O'Brien and the Bell family, superintendent of the West Virginia Boys' Industrial School at Pruneytown, married Robert E. Bell in a Presbyterian Manse ceremony. The bride, Greenbrier School for Girls and University of Michigan alumna, and the groom, former editor of the Pt. Pleasant Citizen, left for Pruneytown home afterward.

Gallipolis Mary Virginia O’brien Oretha O’brien Bell West Virginia Pruneytown W. W. Duff Presbyterian Manse Greenbrier School For Girls Lewisburg University of Michigan Pt. Pleasant Citizen

Steamer movements on the Ohio River at Gallipolis

Gallipolis reports Steamer Reliance of the Standard Oil Company passed up yesterday afternoon toward Parkersburg with six empty gasoline barges. Capt Wright in command. Steamer Inland moved up to Pittsburgh from Memphis towing scrap steel and empty barges. Steamer Otto Marmet headed to the Kanawha River with an empty barge tow. River gauge at 2 and a half feet.

Gallipolis Reliance Standard Oil Company Parkersburg Capt Wright Pittsburgh Memphis Otto Marmet Kanawha River

Glorifying Yourself Glorifying Yourself

Alicia Hart encourages daily walks as a cure for Spring fever. She notes society women and film actresses popularize the practice and urges brisk, stylish walking with proper posture and foot alignment. Start with three quarters of a mile, then progress to a mile and eventually three miles daily.

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