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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1934

Page

2

Work of Pomeroy High School To Be Exhibited This Week

POMEROY May 1 The home economics and manual training exhibit opens Wednesday in the Junior High Building first floor. Home economics hostesses will wear outfits made in class. Projects by 11 to 14 year old girls cover evening frocks afternoon dresses sport outfits swagger coats school dresses beach pajamas and lingerie. Visitors may view from 3 15 to 8 90 o'clock Wednesday afternoon.

Pomeroy Misa Irma Welsh Mise Welsh

Celebrate Birthday By Friends and Neighbors

Mrs. Phoebe Tribett near Roe Ds ville was honored with a surprise party for her ninetieth birthday as about 50 neighbors attended. The township notes her as a longtime resident who still tends her garden and home. The local school closed Friday with 28 pupils having perfect attendance. Visitors included Mrs. C A Smith from East Liverpool and Mrs. Myrtle Arnott from Coolville. Ruth Moore returned to Columbus after a brief visit. The Bailey family moved to Ferry Landing and Mr and Mrs George Reed relocated to Joppa.

Myrtle Arnott Coolville Ruth Moore Columbus E. C. Bailey Ferry Landing George Reed Joppa

Meigs County Store Sees Gradual Trade Improvement

POMEROY. The local state liquor store reports gradual improvement in business per manager John Kent. West Virginia residents are allowed to transport liquor home for personal use, boosting the store’s trade. Hours are Monday through Friday 12 noon to 9 pm and Saturday 12 noon to 10 pm.

Meigs County Pomeroy John Kent West Virginia

Meigs County Auto Sales Rise in April

Meigs County reported 68 new passenger cars and trucks sold in April, per clerk of courts records. Used car sales remain brisk as dealers note a spring boost comparable to boom years before the downturn.

Meigs Meigs County Clerk of Courts

SE Ohio Boosters Hear War Veterans Speakers

The Southeastern Ohio Boosters met Sunday April 2 with Spanish War veterans in attendance from Camp Gerber No. 88. Speaker Rice W. Means of Washington and U S Representative Thomas A. Jenkins of Ironton addressed the group. Attendees included Edw J Parsons O D Farmer J A Willock W L Russel Farl Bryan and Mike Russel.

Middleport Southeastern Ohio Rice W. Means Washington Thomas A. Jenkins Ironton Camp Gerber Edw J. Parsons O. D. Farmer J. A. Willock W. L. Russel Far! Bryan Mike Russel

Ford V-8 Drive Test Ad Promotes Car Passing

An advertisement urges readers to sample the Ford V-8 before purchase and to watch Fords pass by in the meantime.

Close in Bedford Three Rural Schools Ead Year There During Last Week

Bedford items report Pennybaker School dinner and programs as it closed last Friday. Golda Heilman had a perfect spelling record for the year in eighth grade tests at Darwin. Hemlock Grove and Bearwallow Schools closed with ice cream served. Birth announced for John Thomas to Mr. and Mrs. James Baxter. The Vibert family note relocation of Gerald Violet to Burlingham Dale Hart property. Rev Kenneth Reed preached at Hemlock Grove. Flora relatives from Fredericksburg and Iowa attended Rev David Flora’s funeral.

John Thomas Gerald Violet Dale Hart Burlingham Kenneth Reed Hemlock Grove Grant Flora Fredericksburg Kimmel Flora Iowa David Flora

Olive Grange and Farm Groups Active in Township

Olive Grange met April 28 with large attendance and a Saunders and Kelly Day program. Rural Life Sunday is planned for May 6 at M EB Church at 2 p.m. Olive Farm Women's Club met April 27 at Effie Warren home with all members and four guests. discussed duties of township officers. Next meeting at Mrs. John Emerick on May 31.

Reedsville Olive Grange Saunders and Kelly Grange M. EB. Church At & P. m Olive Farm Women's Club Effie Warren John Emerick

Weekend visits spread through Mansfield and nearby towns

A series of brief social notes records Mrs. Charlies Gilfillen and relatives in Mansfield, visits by Earl French and others from Athens and Parkersburg, several residents traveling to Charleston and Huntington, and a fall injury followed by improving condition for Mrs. James Stevens.

Local Names in Portland Racine Nelsonville and More

A list of young couples includes Lawrence Ward 22 of Portland and Minnie Holter 22 of Racine. Walter Hall 27 of Nelsonville and Grace Hanning 31 of Middleport. Charles Stewart 27 of Leon West Virginia and Rhoda Swain 20 of Rutland. Everett Cochran 21 of Portland and Irene Dailey 16 of Portland.

Pomeroy Lawrence Ward Portland William Ward Minnie Holter Racine Tom Holter Walter Richard Hall Nelsonville Grace Hanning Middleport Bert Hanning Charles Sidney Stewart Leon W Va Rhoda Marie Swain Rutland Luther Swain Everett Cochran William Cochran Irene Dailey Orvt

Chester Defeats Glouster 15 to 1 In Fast Game

Chester beat Glouster 15 to 1 Sunday in a fast baseball game. The Chester Club plans to complete a fence around its field this week.

Chester Glouster

Suits Filed Here Divorce In Courts Here

Stephen Ohlinger of Pomeroy filed for divorce from Mildred Helen Ohlinger in common pleas court alleging gross neglect of marital duty. Mabel Locke petitioned for divorce from Linzey Lock and asked dismissal of his petition, claiming he would provide a home for wife and child and blaming her parents for the rift.

Pomeroy Therrien Stephen Ohlinger Common Pleas Mildred Helen Onklinger Ohlinger Mabel Locke Linzey Lock Locke

Charlies King visits Detroit on business trip

Bradbury notes Charlies King was a business visitor in Detroit this week. A. L. Hysell spent one day with friends in Hysell Run and Happy Hollow. Robert Rice preached at Mission Hall in Rutland last Sunday. Charlotte Gibbs, youngest child of Mrs Meadie Gibbs, is seriously ill with pneumonia. Mrs Haze Russell visited with her mother Mrs Emma Gloeckner of Hysell Run Wednesday. Charles Ricketts of Pomeroy visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Sanford Dodson. Harold Russell of Charleston visited last week with his parents Mr and Mrs Shan Russell. Herb Fink of Milford visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Dana Russell.

Charlies King Detroit A. L. Hysell Hysell Run Happy Hollow Robert Rice Mission Hall Rutland Charlotte Meadie Gibbs Haze Russell Emma Gloeckner Charles Ricketts Pomeroy Sanford Dodson Harold Russell Charleston Shan Russell Herb Fink Middleport Dana Russell

Extended Time Limit For Crop Loans In Pomeroy

Emergency crop loan applications may be accepted until May 15 instead of April 30. Mrs. Coral Roberts, in charge of the local office, announces the extension and will be at the east corner of the Courthouse to receive filings. Mrs. Elia Miller has resumed work at the water office under Mrs. Roberts.

Pomeroy Coral Roberts Roberts Elia Miller California

Senior Class Play Draws Large Local Audience

The Tuppers Plains Senior Class play attracted a large and appreciative audience last week. Miss Ruth Drake directed the production. Recent visitors include Mr and Mrs Walter Shields and Jennie Cole from Pomeroy and E T Ritchey of Marietta. Mrs Charles Findling and Mrs Raymond Folirod of Success visited the school with Miss Nelia Parr. EB B Parker and Mrs Belle Keller bought a new radio set.

E. B. Parker EB. B. Parker Belle Keller

Local Moves Reported In Dexter And Langsville

Addie Thomas moved his household furnishings to a Langsville home. George Perry relocates to his parents Buckwheat home as he takes a Columbus job. Irene Vonachriltz stayed with Mr and Mrs Jack Foley at Carpenter Claude Dulaney. Dulaney and Kenneth Weaver traveled to Columbus to buy a car. Floyd Clelland and his mother Grant Romine were in Columbus with Floyd Clelland injured by flying steel.

Columbus Floyd Clelland

POMEROY Judgment for $112 Filed in Common Pleas

Jacob Koehler sued J. R. Allen and Edith Allen in common pleas court and was awarded $112.00 on a cognovit note after the filing of the suit.

Pomeroy Common Pleas Court Jacob Koehler Versue J. R. Allen Edith Allen

Pomeroy Meeting Of Meigs County League Scheduled

The Meigs County Unemployed League will meet Tuesday night at o'clock in the Town Hall. Pearl Bolin, the league president, announces the gathering to consider further action on measures discussed Sunday afternoon.

Pomeroy Meigs County Unemployed League League Pearl Bolin

Sixtieth Anniversary Observed by Missionary Society

In Middleport the Women’s Missionary Society of the Church of Christ marked sixty years of missionary work with a Monday evening meeting led by president Miss Etta Gaskill. Participants included Miss Susie Taylor and several named members and Rev. F. J. Gardner.

Young Democrats Meet Pomeroy and Courthouse Meeting

The Young Men's Democratic Club will meet Thursday evening at the Courthouse at 7 30. A speaker from Athens will attend and committees will be chosen at this gathering.

Pomeroy Young Men's Democratic Club Athens

Birthday party celebrated Mary Kathryn Foster at kindergarten

A kindergarten party Monday during school hours honored Mary Kathryn Foster daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Foster of Pomeroy for her sixth birthday. Mrs Foster served ice cream and cake to the children. Members of the school will participate in the Music Club program this evening at Heath M E Church. The program begins at 8 o clock.

Middleport Mary Kathryn Foster Edward Foster Pomeroy Foster Pogram Heath M E. Church

Shortcake As American Dessert With Strawberry Flavor

Shortcake with strawberries spreads as a classic American treat. The recipe uses 1 quart strawberries, flour, baking powder, shortening, milk, and sugar to make a fluffy dessert. Bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes, layer with berries and whipped cream for serving.

England

Senior class play director honored at home gathering

Miss Betty Reed entertained Saturday night in Middleport honoring Miss Stockdale who is directing the Senior Class play. Assisting hostesses were Misses Elizabeth Bradford Rowena Harrah Dorothy Dillard Pauline Mills Edna Maxine Hayes Margaret Marshall and June Lansbury.

Middleport Betty Reed Miss Stockdale Elizabeth Bradford Rowena Harrah Dorothy Dillard Pauline Mills Edna Maxine Hayes Margaret Marshall June Lansbury

Making School More Interesting Theme At Gallia Hi Y Event

Gallia Academy High School Hi Y Club members heard Supt Wayne Luts on making school more interesting. Torch Club pins arrived for freshmen and sophomores. Hi Y reserves plan a picnic at Fairfield Lake next Monday evening. Faculty join potluck at Willeys Grove with a 1 pound ham roast. Junior bake sale cleared 28 dollars with more funds pending. Seniors work on graduation announcements.

Gallipolis Wayne Luts Hoya Gallia Academy High School Fairfield Lake Willey'’s Grove

Willing Workers Class Hosts Trees Topic Meeting

The Willing Workers Class met Thursday afternoon April 26 at the home of Mrs. W. E. Welker with Mrs. Anna McCarley as host. The session focused on Trees with each member contributing. Devotions by Mrs. Welker, prayer by Carrie Shires, songs led by Mrs. McCarley. Refreshments served by Mrs. McCarley and Mrs. Welker. Seven members attended.

Rio Grande Anna McCarley W. E. Welker

Mother's Day Stamps Arrive at Gallipolis Post Office

Fifteen thousand three cent stamps commemorating Mother's Day arrived Monday at the Gallipolis post office. The stamps are the size of special delivery stamps and depict script and a reproduction of Whistler's Mother.

Gallipolis Whistler

Gallia County Board of Equalization Inspects Property

The Gallia County Board of Equalization inspected property across the county to determine correct tax valuations. Members included E. L. White, county auditor, RE. E. Myers, county treasurer, and W. A. Davis, president of the board of commissioners.

Gallipolis Gallia County

Marriage License Issued to Boggs and Haziette at Gallipolis

A marriage license was issued to Leslie E. Boggs 46 a farmer of Gallipolis and Della E. Haziette 37 a cook at the O H E Gallipolis in the Gallia County area.

Gallipolis Leslie E. Boggs Della E. Haziette

Merriman elected to bank director post in Gallipolis

A. K. Merriman, local Democrat leader and jeweler, is elected to the First National Bank board to fill the vacancy created by the death of Dr. J T Hanson in Gallipolis Ohio.

Merriman Gallipolis A. K. Merriman First National Bank J. T. Hanson

Ladies Auxiliary Guild Installs Officers After Dinner Event

The Rio Grande Baptist Church hosted a 6 pm Ladies Auxiliary missionary contest dinner Tuesday for about 30 people. Winners and losers shared the meal prepared by the gold members to the silver. Following the dinner, World Wide Guild officers were installed with Eleanor Brooks as president Mareena Clark as vice president Maxine Wickline as treasurer Leta Saver as secretary and councilors Mrs W T Packer and Miss Mildred Lindsey also named.

Rio Grande Ladies Auxiliary Baptist Church World Wide Guild Eleanor Brooks Mareena Clark Maxine Wickiine Leta Saver W. T. Packer Mildred Lindsey

Confirmation of sale in Wellington v Harmon partition suit

A confirmation of sale and order of distribution was filed in Gallia County. The property was bought by Lee Hively and Sarah Hively. After costs are subtracted Elsie Wellington receives 692.04 dollars while Harmon’s share is 521.04 dollars. A paternity case of Bertha Lowry v Frankie Norman opened in Common Pleas Court and was continued to Wednesday morning.

Gallipolis Elsie B. Wellington Clarence E. Harmon Phoebe Harmon Lee Hively Sarah Marie Hively Elsie Wellington Harmon Bertha Lowry Frankie Norman Common Pleas Court

Ohio River Progress Reports Dams Upstream and River Traffic

Dams in the Ohio River from Pittsburgh to Louisville are up and pools filled while Kanawha River dams also rise. Steamers Samuel May and D. W. Wisherd carry dredges, scows, and barges toward Eight Mile Island and Pittsburgh. Creighton and Henry Yeiser move coal barges to Cincinnati and Louisville. Captain Fred Hornbrook, once master of the Senator Cordill, in Pittsburgh on river business and may helm a new packet soon for Pittsburgh-Cincinnati trade.

Gallipolis Ohio River Pittsburgh Louisville Kanawha River Samuel May Eight Mile Island Union Sand and Gravel Company Huntington W. Va Cincinnati D. W. Wisherd Creighton Henry Yeiser Fred Hornbrook Senator Cordill Cordill

Sorority Dance Shower Event at Rio Grande College

The second annual sorority dance was held at Community Hall on Friday night, April 27, sponsored by Alpha Sigma Tau and Phi Sigma Epsilon. Umbrella decor created an April showers theme with a rainbow ceiling and golden moon, attracting a large crowd from Gallipolis, Jackson, and Wellston. Chaperones were Miss McCusky and Miss Porter, with music by a Wellston orchestra.

Rio Grande Rio Grande College Community Hall Alpha Sigma Tau Phi Sigma Epsilon Gallipolis Jackson Wellston

Rio Grande Seniors Hold Program With Awards

Rio Grande seniors presented a program featuring songs by Anna Ruth Kerr and Garnet Altizer, a class prophecy by Leona Clark, a Cottrell reading, a duet by Kerr and Altizer, and scholarships and varsity letters awarded by Mr. Cottrell and Mr. Fowler. Allen Childers received the scholarship key, basketball and football letters were awarded, and grades and report cards were presented.

Rio Grande Anna Ruth Kerr Garnet Altizer Leona Clark Cottrell Allen Childers Fowler

Frost Bites Raccoon Island Orchard Hits Rome Beauty Hard

Stanley Plymale, a veteran fruit grower from Raccoon Island near Gallipolis, reports severe frost damage to his crop. He notes Rome Beauty apples appear least harmed, while Delicious varieties are nearly wiped out by the unprecedented cold.

Gallipolis Stanley Plymale Raccoon Island Rome

Personal Visitors and Weekend Outings Mentioned

Dr and Mrs Milo Wilson visited Athens. Mrs John A Plymale spent Sunday at the Rio Grande country home of Mr and Mrs E B Myers. Harry Miller G M Gerhart and John Halliday Jr fished on the Muskingum River over the weekend.

Milo Wilson Athens John A. Plymale E. B. Myers Rio Grande Harry Miller G. M. Gerhart John Halliday, Jr Muskingum River

Rio Grande Assembly Honors Varsity Letter Winners

At an assembly last week Mr. Fowler awarded varsity letters to multiple students across girls basketball boys basketball and football. Names include Maxine Wickline Theen Call Alice Smith Vada Hamrick Garent Hoover Virginia Roberts Lucille Dean Virginia Thomas Bob Jones John Myers Carl Scott Evan Rich Maxie Jarvis Maurice Lowks David Wickline Hugh Bennett Sam Jenkins Merril Wood Fred Thorne James Niday Tracy Casto Memphis Lanier.

Rio Grande Fowler Maxine Wickline Theen Call Alice Smith Vada Hamrick Garent Hoover Virginia Roberts Lucille Dean Virginia Thomas Bob Jones John Myers Carl Scott Evan Rich Maxie Jarvis Maurice Lowks David Wickline Hugh Bennett Sam Jenkins Merril Wood Fred Thorne James Niday Tracy Casto Memphis Lanier

Marriage notice from Crown City teachers announced

Roland Rose from Crown City and Miss Mary E Plumer of Marietta, former Crown City teacher, have announced their engagement according to cards received by friends here Monday.

Gallipolis Roland Rose Crown City Mary E. Plumer Marietta

Mayor reports April fines and costs distribution

Mayor A J Sterrmont announces April fines and costs totaling 414 dollars. The city collects 361.70 dollars, the county 27.20 dollars, and the state 26.10 dollars.

Gallipolis A. J Sterrmcont

Gallipolis News Contact Details in The Messenger

The Gallia County newspaper invites readers to phone Miss Edna Ervin at 635, Lafayette Hotel, to submit news tips or information for Gallia County coverage.

Edna Ervin Lafayette Hotel Messenger Gallia County

Miss Dorothy Worman Weds John H. Wolfe Jr in Washington D. C.

Announcement by Mrs Kenneth Davis reports the marriage of Dorothy Worman to John Harold Wolfe Jr on January 21 1984 at Washington D C. Dorothy is daughter of the late Trafford and Dorothy Worman and secretary to Probate Judge J S Clark. Wolfe is son of Mr and Mrs J Harold Wolfe, a Greenbrier Military Academy and Ohio University graduate and Beta Theta Pi member employed at Gallipolis Motor Co.

Gallipolis Kenneth Davis Dorothy Worman John Harold Wolfe, Jr Washington D. H Wolfe Trafford Worman J. 8. Clark J. Harold Wolfe Greenbrier Military Academy Ohio University Beta Theta Pi The Gallipolis Motor Co

Wilkesville Briefs Mention Local Socials and Visits

Local social updates list a card party hosted by Mr and Mrs J E Strong with many neighbors attending and a plate lunch served. Visitors include Mr and Mrs J T Long from Columbus for a weekend stop in town and Salem Center. Emma Harder moves to Ewington to help with ill grandchildren of her son Carl. James Wood traveled to Pomeroy. several guests join Mr and Mrs A L Devault Monday.

J. E. Strong F. E. Davis D. B. Davis F. L. Penn Hollis Grate A. L. Devault Billy Davis Grace McCormick M. Blanche Dugan James Penn J. T. Long Columbus Salem Center Emma Harder Ewington Carl James Wood Pomeroy Drusilla Tobrockem Cincinnati Lottie Kruskamp Blanche Davis Georgie Gray

Hospital admitted list from Gallia county notes

Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis admitted G M Swigert for treatment Mrs W F Sprague for an operation Mrs J L Davis for an operation and J W Wampler for observation Also readmitted Miss Luella Newton after tonsil operation Miss Katherine Denny returned home at Bidwell and Carl Greer went back to Pt Pleasant W Va after treatment

Gallipolis G. M. Swigert W. F. Sprague Vinton J. L. Davis Patriot J. W. Wampler Oak Hill Luella Newton Pt. Pleasant Katherine Denny Bidwell Carl Greer W. Va

Gallia Family Recovery Project Under Way in Gallia County

Gallia County moves forward with the Family Recovery program supervised by E. H. Reed Ralph Davis Fred K. Mills and George W. Haney. relief families trade labor for shelter and food on farms with work experience required. gardens are planted and enrollment for CCC camps continues as $200 more in FERA funds arrive.

Gallipolis Gallia County E. H. Reed Ralph Davis Farm Bureau Fred K. Mills George W. Haney FERA Haney

Cleanup dates set as citywide campaign May 7 to 10

The Board of Health declares a cleanup campaign from May 7 through May 10. City Manager Henke coordinates city tracks to remove all curbside rubbish on those dates.

Gallipolis The Board of Health Henke

Mrs Ezra Cofer Dies at Ohio Hospital for Epileptics

Mrs Ezra Cofer formerly Miss Ethel Fulks of Crown City died Monday at the Ohio Hospital for Epileptics. Her husband now works in Akron.

Gallipolis Ezra Cofer Ohio Hospital Ethel Fulks Crown City Akron

Matthews Cremation in Gallipolis After Suicide

The body of Quy Matthews, who died by self inflicted razor slashing last Tuesday night, was cremated at Portsmouth this morning. Ashes will be sent to a sister in Philadelphia.

Matthews Gallipolis Quy Matthews Portsmouth Philadelphia

Woman Falk Dal At Home In Coroner Brown Case

An 83 year old man was found dead at home as the coroner investigated. The husband said he went to sleep and woke to discover him on the floor. The coroner ruled life was the cause and noted the last vacancy was due to J. T. Hanson.

Falk Dal

Jackson Charged With Intent To Kill After Saturday Fight

In Gallipolis Ongled report police report Jackson was charged with intent to kill after a Saturday fight that left Matt Williams cut with a knife at the neck. Williams was hospitalized Monday.

Gallipolis

Weather Threats Create Uneasy Evening in Jackson

In Jackson last Thursday year a crowd gathered at Motor City Park amid threatening weather. Seniors, juniors, and others attended the public event near the picture show as the first governor addressed the gathered attendees during the evening.

Rio Grande Motor City Park Jackson

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Pomeroy High School Beedeville Bedford Charlies Gilfillen Mansfield Earl French Charles You Edward French Earl French and Co. O. French Parkersburg D. J. Sullivan South Seventh Avenue David Sales Lancaster Paul Edmundson Carpenter Harold and Walter Chase Fred Schroath Maden C. M. Erwin South Third Avenue G. C. Schaaf Lansbury Starling McCullough Maria Cavin M. J. McCarty James Stevens F. E. Matthews L. Roush E. J. Zaepan Maggie W. Va Zaepan Bradbury News Tuppers Plains Dexter AIR Ree Fair Boston Isaac Wilson Chauncey Young Democrats Miss Reed G. A. H. S. Briefs U.S. Pat Ccaoys Paene Gallia Court News Rio Grande News Bride of Jack Wolfe D. H Wilkesville Briefs Holzer Hospital Gallia CCC Faye Reicherter Plan City Brown Ona Jackson Dr. Emi Adia Adya Ec Athens Hotpoint Electric Southern Ohio Electric Co
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