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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1935

Page

3

Notable Names in Historical Ledger Cast

A list of individuals including St Jeie tT Hysell Louis Reibe Henry Cleland McMaster C M Hennessy Leland Saxton Lee McComas Fy H Johnston Virgil Edwards Fiacos Fowler M A White J Paul Grueser George Collins William Stewart Edward Howell RE Earl M W Easex R E Mc Kay Robert Roberts and Sheri dan Holman appear in the record.

Hysell Louis Reibe Henry Clelandre McMaster C. M. Hennessy Leland C. Saxton Lee W. McComas Fy. H. Johnston Virgil Edwards Fiacos Fowler M. A. White J. Paul Grueser George G. Collins William D. Stewart Edward Howell RE. Earl M. W. Easex R. E. McKay Robert D. Roberts Sheridan Holman

Rutland Scout Fr iday Investiture Meeting Notes

A fragment reports a Friday meeting for Boy Scout leaders and scouts. It mentions R A kinshata, D McMaster, D Fowler, H John, R Tompkins, and D Copley in a church setting. The note references outdoor camping program, investiture, and high school class activities with limited details.

R. A Kinshata B. Peoples McMaster D. Fowler H. John R Tompkins Sheriff * Y Boy Scout D. Copley Church

Marriage of Racine Girl Is Announced

Racine Mr and Mrs Aloysius J Schaefer announce the marriage of their daughter Virginia Bigley to Robert Allen Carvel on June 2 1934. The ceremony at Clifton Methodist Cincinnati was attended by Sharma Reynolds Blanchester and Dr Richard E Crow Battle Creek. Virginia trained as a nurse at Christ Hospital and joined Children Hospital pediatric staff. Carvel, son of the late Dr and Mrs Robert Carvel Fargo ND, studied at Denver Military Academy and George Washington University and runs Carvel and Company brokers. They will live at 215 Salem Ave Dayton.

Racine Aloysius J. Schaefer Virginia Bigley Robert Allen Carvel Christ Hospital School of Nursing Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Carvel Robert Carvel Fargo N. D Denver Military Academy Colorado George Washington University Chicago University Salem Avenue Dayton Carve! and Company

Local visits and social notes from Huntington and MIddleport

Mr and Mrs Don Gay of Huntington visited Tuesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Arthur Covert. Members of White Rose Lodge No 291 auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen met Wednesday with Mrs J O Leonard. Mrs G B Fisher is spending the week in Pomeroy with her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs George Skinner. Mrs Vieta Dernberger of Br ton W Va spent the weekend here with Mr and Mrs Harold Bibbee on Grant Street.

Middleport Don Gay Huntington Arthur Covert White Rose Lodge Brotherhood of J. O. Leonard G. B. Fisher Pomeroy George Skinner Vieta Dernberger Brighton W. Va Harold Bibbee Grant Street

Olive Orange School Pupils Honored With Tests and Letters

TUPPERS PLAINS Olive Orange High School and grade pupils took intelligence and achievement tests last week. The school received a six year high school charter after inspection by L W Reese. Basketball letters were awarded to girls Carol Guthrie Dorothy Chapman Bernice Betzing Lila Vinyard Edna Harper Alta Harper Jessie Fish Sue Santee Pauleta Caldwell and to boys Monroe Stanley Howard Christy Floyd Milthone Hallie Westfall Marsden Santee Edward Cowdery manager Lowell Mallack.

Tuppers Plains Olive Orange High School L. W. Reese O. W. Martin Carol Guthrie Dorothy Chapman Bernice Betzing Lila Vineyard Edna Harper Alta Harper Jessie Fish Sue Santee Pauleta Caldwell Monroe Stanley Howard Christy Floyd Milthone Hallie Westfall Marsden Santee Edward Cowdery Lowell Mallack

County Vendors Respond to New Gross Sales Law

Vendors in Gallia County face a filing of gross sales under a new law. Reports show the amount due and the timing for licenses, merchandise tax, and fees, with instructions from the state board and court office on how to complete forms before deadlines.

Tate Avai

Will Retain Faculty In 2 Gallia Schools

Gallia reports teachers from Bidwell Porter and Cheshire Special District will be kept for next year if secured. Bidwell Porter staff includes Principal Dale Freshcorn and several high school and grade teachers. Cheshire staff lists Willard Weekly as principal and multiple high school, grade teachers, plus Norma Conrad in music. Oscar and Paul Wood to open a grocery at Third and Cedar, in Modern Markets building. Oscar continues auto accessories business. Paul to manage the grocery.

Gallipolis Bidwell-Porter Board of Education Cheshire Dale Freshcorn Carl Topping Lyvonia Clark Katherine Lutz Elizabeth Higgins Albert Wade Walter Neal Elizabeth Grover Daisy Glassburn Bernice Borden Beulah Anderson Willard Weekly Hortis Shaver Elizabeth Swisher Mary Jenkins Clarence Bowen Leo Kennedy Lucie Martin Louise Roush Vivian Fowler Norma Conrad Oscar Paul Wood Grocey Third and Cedar Streets The Modern Markets, Inc Oscar Wood

Gallipolis Welcomes Bryant Show Boat at the Wharf

Bryant's Show Boat opened the season at Gallipolis Wharf drawing about 300 patrons. The troupe, praised for its river drama pedigree, presented vaudeville acts and a rolled up Main Street Kanauga segment with lantern slides. Vic Faust impressed crowds with cigar box fiddle performances and xylophone gadgets.

Lis — Bryant Gallipolis Billy Bryant Bryant New York O. O. McIntyre Chicago Philadelphia Betty Bryant Billy Kanauga Vic Faust

Happy-Go-Lucky Gardeners Form New Club in Mercerville

Thirteen girls organize the Happy-Go-Lucky Gardeners 4H Club at Mercerville with flower gardening as their project. Meeting set for May 15 at 6:90 oclock in the Mercerville school. Officers elected include Eleanor Lusher president Grace Houck vice president Maridel Saunders secretary and Rachel Sheets treasurer. Committees named with Estella Caldwell Virginia Caldwell May Houck news program recreation constitution and by laws and pianist Janie Saunders. Mrs Nellie Clary named club advisor. GallipolisWalter Church charged with possession of moonshine for sale waived examination and held to grand jury on $200 bond.

Gallipolis Mercerville Eleanor Lusher Grace Houck Maridel Saunders Rachel Sheets Estella Caldwell Virginia Caldwell May Houck Juanita Pinkerman Grace Saunders Alene Gothard Ernestine Houck Janie Saunders Ernestine Saunders Katherine Gothard Elsie Saunders Nellie Clary

Bible meeting opens Gallipolis conference at First Baptist

A 12 day Bible conference begins at 7 30 pm Wednesday at First Baptist Church Gallipolis led by Roy L Brown Detroit noted Bible teacher He is assisted by his son Donald and daughter in law Betty Brown as musicians

Gallipolis First Baptist Church Roy L. Brown Detroit Donald and Betty Brown

Pluck Wins Film Chance Amid Court Backing

Rosina Law rence, 20, arrived in Hollywood after a Los Angeles court approved her contract. Paralysis for 18 months did not stop her progress as she danced to aid recovery, won a film role, and gained recognition by doubling for others before earning her own part.

Rosina Lawrence Los Angeles

Garden Club Plans Committees and Activities

The Middleport Garden Club met to appoint standing committees including By-laws, Membership, Decoration, Publicity, Program, Flower Exhibit and Good Cheer. Club limit set at five active and five associate members with the rose adopted as club flower. District meeting May 14 at Ironton. Jackson Club gathering June 4. next meeting June 7 at Mrs. Tom W. Jones.

Middleport Garden Club J. B. Downing Clarence Swearingen Frank Vroman Lucy Downing Dorothy Caldwell A. A. Dillard Edward French W. H. Jubling McAllister G. H Cc. O. Fisher T. W. Jones W. G. Huddleston Ironton Hernhberger Middleport Club Jackson Club Inca Tom W. Jones South Third Avenue Lincoln Street

Obituaries and funeral notices from Apple Grove and nearby towns

Lavina Rhoades 70 died after a stroke Tuesday at Apple Grove home. Survived by husband George and several children. Funeral Wednesday 11 AM at Apple Grove Church. burial Letart Cemetery. Henry Mees dies in Mason City West Virginia. Survived by husband two sons Norman Harold of Roundup Idaho and daughter Mrs Jacob Hunker of Columbus. Walter Clarence Rutherford 19 months dies from whooping cough after chicken pox and measles. Funeral Tuesday afternoon at home. burial Wright Cemetery.

Pomeroy Lavina Rhoades Apple Grove George Rhoades Letart Henry Mees Mason City W. Va Norman Harold Roundup Idaho Jacob Hunker Columbus Mees Henry Edward Priode Langsville Walter Clarence Roscoe Rutherford Wright Cemetery

Middleport Social Personal Notes

Middleport notes report social visits with Mrs Kate Rice visiting from Costame and Mrs Ida Dobbs, Mrs J W Flood returning to Portsmouth after trips, and Mrs C W Romney of Ravenswood visiting daughters. The Feeny Bennett Post auxiliary met with Mrs Ernes Mulford presiding, and a poppy sale chairwoman was named for May 2 in Middleport and vicinity.

Middleport American Legion Ernes Mulford Cline Matthews

Mrs Ira Buckley Hosts Olive Farm Women’s Club

Mrs. Ira Buckley entertained the Olive Farm Women’s Club at her Reedsville home with guests Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Jones of Cheater. Mr. Jones spoke on parliamentary law. Refreshments were served. Miss Nerva Pryor will entertain the club in May.

Long Bottom Ira Buckley Olive Farm Women's Club Reedsville C. M Jones Cheater Jones Nerva Pryor

Bell-ans promises quick relief for upset stomachs

An advertisement touts Bell-ans tablets as nearly instant relief for gas heartburn and stomach distress after heavy foods. It claims quick action by dissolving in hot water with results removing discomfort and notes availability at drug stores for 25 cents.

Meigs Magistrates Ask for Allowance

Meigs County justices of peace and constables asked the Board of County Commissioners to authorize their lawful payments totaling up to 100 each to cover costs. No action was taken. The report also notes a road transfer request to the state and a plan to survey county roads for possible turnover. Meigs Temple 155 Pythian Sisters held annual inspection with Grand Chief Bessie McInturff presiding. one candidate joined and refreshments followed.

Pomeroy Meigs Vinton County Wilkeeville Dodeon Goddard State Highway Department Theodore Beegie Middleport Meigs Temple Pythian Siatera Fides Knights of Pythias Bessie McInturff Ohio Jennie Hite

Kerr Exonerated in Fatal Jackson Traffic Crash

Curtis Kerr was cleared of blame in the February 8 accident at the Jackson city limits that killed Robert E. Whitaker of Jackson. Kerr had faced a lawsuit for 15385.49 filed by Nellie M. Whitaker, administrator of the deceased's estate.

Gallipolis Curtis Kerr Robert E. Whitaker Jackson Jackson City Limits Kerr Nellie M. Whitaker

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St Jeie Cing Quet Rutland Fam Frida Bauer H. Fim Dana Tuppers Plains U. B D. Vause Snyder Carrie Gainer Middleport Briefs Philathea Church of Christ Minerva, Childers G. O. Reynolds Estella Byers Claire Minor Common Pleas Court Salem Township Board of Trustees Gallia Coun Maria Gallia Revnouns Tobacco Company Winston-Salem, N.C Fdna Ervin Hiss the Walter Church A J. Stormont CF. Rathburn Kate Rice Costame Ida Dobbs J. W. Flood Portsmouth Athens H. 0 Ewing C. W. Romney Ravenswood J. W. Byers Plan Poppy Sale Peterson Bullelo Bell America Anheuser-Busce ST. Louis King OF Bottled Beer C. D. Shafer Co Mabel Mee Elliott Katharine Strykhurst Michael Heathcroe
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