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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1934

Page

5

Tragic Drowning Verdict Returns in Gallia Case

The Gallia case ends with a drowning verdict in Mound Hill cemetery. Ben Stewart age 42, found dead after a family dispute. witnesses place the body in the city. Coroner Brown presides. Witnesses say the deceased’s spouse, Beck, Maude Mu, and others are named in the proceedings. The docket also notes assault charges and local court actions and mentions a possible firearms demonstration in the city.

W. Lewis Brown Ben Stewart City Corporation Mound Hill W.ib. Neal Rearkins Little the Haw Georse Siders Ben Edward Wa Ross Clint John Birdie Becky Maude

Gallipolis News Postal and Caller Details

A fragment notes Miss Edna Ervin at 635 Lafayette Hotel as Gallia County Messenger Correspondent, inviting readers to phone in news.

Edna Ervin Lafayette Hotel Messenger Gallia County

Takes Church Case Judge White Will Decide Question Of Injunction

In Gallia County Common Pleas Court Judge W R White heard the dispute over an injunction filed by Eura O Sheets and others as trustees of Bethlehem Church to bar Truman Sheets and others from using the church. The judge took the case under advisement.

Gallipolis Guyda Township Common Pleas Eura O. Sheets Trustees of Bethlehem Church Truman Sheets W. R. White

Anna Uhrig Stricken Gallipolis Obituary and Local Notices

Gallipolis reports the death of Mrs. Anna Uhrig from apoplexy in Cincinnati with survivors including son Charles I. Uhrig and siblings across multiple states. The city also notes Bill Becky, injured in a motorcycle crash, moved from Holzer Hospital to a cousin’s home in Gallipolis. Dr. Simeon Bing and family attended the Graham funeral, visiting Margaret B. McCormick afterward.

Gallipolis Anna Uhrig Cincinnati Charles I. Uhrig Charleston Will Geisler J. Harley Bovie Henry Worman C. C. Mack Ed Copeland St. Louis Tillie Pfeuffer Michigan City Ind Bill Becky Pittsburgh Holzer Hospital Clarence Wagner Graham Simeon Bing Julian Will Cherrington Athens Esther Graham Bing Margaret B. McCormick

Window Smashing Racket Prompts $1000 Cleveland Reward

The Cleveland News offers a $1000 reward for tips leading to the arrest and conviction of the men behind a window smashing racket that has cost downtown businesses about $350,000 in just over two years. David Weinberger reports his store was targeted as vandals threaten more smashings unless a union window cleaning contract is shown.

Cleveland The Cleveland News David Weinberger Union

Boys and Girls Day Sunday at Gallipolis Grace Church

Grace Methodist Church in Gallipolis holds Boys and Girls Day on Sunday with Rev H H Wilbur delivering What Kind of a Boy Was Jesus and Living Epistles. Junior subjects include Natures Marvels and The Way. Presbyterian services will be led by Rev J Chester White in place of Rev W W Duff. Episcopal Church sets regular 730 pm evening service.

Gallipolis Grace Methodist Church H. H. Wilbur Jesus W. W. Duff Presbyterian Church J. Chester White First Presbyterian Church Westerville

Former Resident of Meigs County Dies

Syracuse report notes death of Samuel J. Pruden a Canton resident born in Syracuse son of the late Mr and Mrs Samuel Pruden who visited Syracuse last year. Other items mention Alice Schwartzwalder at O H E Gallipolis, Orville Anderson moving to Hess residence, Hall family visiting Racine, Loyal Helpers Class gathering, Don Holter visiting relatives in Akron.

Syracuse Carl Genheimer Samuel J. Pruden Canton Samuel Pruden Alice Schwartzwalder Gallipolis Orville Anderson Quillen Hess Charles Hall Ivan Roush Racine Loyal Helpers A. E. Williams Don Holter Akron

Intriguing Fashion Tip From Under the Neckline

A style note extols the chic impact of delicate tabs peeking from a frock neckline and suggests they are easy to remove if one wishes to change the look, leaving a smart dress intact.

Ohio Collieries Nine Top Kimberly Mine Team 6-0

In Glouster on May 18, the Ohio Collieries nine defeated the York Township miners 6-0 in a twilight game. Step Henson and Molnar each had two safeties for Kimberly, while Warren was the lone visitor to solve Taylor's pitching. Next Tuesday Ohio Collieries meets Millfield in twilight play.

Glouster Kimberly Ohio Collieries York Township Stephenson Molnar Warren Taylor Millfield

Fines levied on four Jacksonville men for sanitary code breach

Four Jacksonville residents were fined $10 and costs in Mayor Phillips court for violating the state sanitary code by dumping refuse on private property. Herbert McKee Hamp Griffin Sam Rutter and Mary Rutter pleaded guilty and arranged weekly payments. Roy McConha received a suspended fine pending compliance. County sanitary engineer R L Marlow represented the state.

Jacksonville Phillips Herbert McKee Hamp Griffin Sam Rutter Mary Rutter Roy McConha R. L. Marlow

Logan Choir to Sing at Glouster Sunday Evening

The Presbyterian Church of Logan will send its choir to sing at the Glouster M. E. Church Sunday at 7 30 pm under the baton of Mrs F W Weymueller daughter of Dr and Mrs H G Gibson of this city The public is invited. Mrs Frank Davis underwent a major operation at Grant Hospital Columbus Wednesday morning Her condition is serious and she was accompanied by Mr Davis and Mrs J L Stephenson of Glouster

Glouster Presbyterian Church Logan Glouster M. E F. W. Weymueller H. G. Gibson Jacksonville Frank Davis Grant Hospital Columbus

Council Meeting Tonight in Glouster

The last regular council meeting of the month will be held at the city building tonight at 7 o'clock.

Glouster

Holy Cross Church Announces Mission In City

The Rev. Father J. F. Kienberger will lead a weeklong mission at Holy Cross Church beginning Sunday at 7 30 AM. All non Catholics are invited to attend. Masses are 7 30 and 9 30 AM with 7 30 PM sermons daily except Saturday. Exposition and adoration occur 7 30 to 6 00 PM Saturday culminating in benediction.

Chester to Meet Glouster Merchants in Sunday Game

The Chester baseball team hosts Glouster Merchants on the local grounds Sunday at 2 30. Chester has a 3 1 record after four games this season with Quillen and Young as battery for Chester and Holbert and Clark for the Merchants.

Glouster Chester Glouster Merchants Quillen and Young Merchants, Holbert and Clark

Jenkins Rites Draw Out-of-Town Family Cards

Out of town mourners attended the funeral of William Jenkins in Glouster. Mabel Jenkins Mae Jackson Mrs James Jenkins Wyatt Jenkins Mrs Charles Lewis Buchtel and Mrs Green and son Nelsonville were listed among attendees.

Trimble Advance School Enrollment 1934 35

Jacksonville Trimble High School reports 136 students for 1934 35 with 45 freshmen 31 sophomores 38 juniors and 22 seniors. About 10 more students expected to enroll when fall term begins.

Glouster Residents Visit Columbus Weekend

Glouster residents Mr and Mrs Leo Bradley and grandchildren Shirley and Jack were in Columbus the first of the week. Mr and Mrs W H Echstenkamp er and two children and Mrs Dan Grinstead returned to Columbus after visiting Mr and Mrs William Echstenkamper and other relatives in this city. Mr and Mrs W G Richards and son Harold of Columbus were guests of Mr and Mrs Cc Rockhold earlier this week. They also visited

Leo Bradley Shirley Jack Columbus W. H. Echstenkamper Dan Grinstead William Echstenkamper City

Local Social Notes on Visits and Travel

Mrs. Joseph Richards and Mrs. Harriet Kittle join Mrs. Caroline Jauchius on a visit to Ashland Kentucky to see Mr and Mrs Charlies Nolte and relatives. Mr and Mrs Nolte and their son Billy were guests of H L Jauchius earlier in the week. Lucille Smith of Long Beach California stayed with her aunt Mrs C G Faires and uncle John Gatchel and plans to visit a brother in Barnesville before returning to California. En route home.

Caroline Jauchius Ashland, Ky Mrs Charlies Nolte Lucille Smith Long Beach Calif C. G Faires John Gatchel Barnesville California

Mrs Smith Plans Chicago Stop and Exposition Visit

Miss Kate Gardner returns to Columbus ending a visit with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gardner. Bob Ochs spends a few days with relatives in Columbus.

Mrs. Smith Chicago Columbus Harry Gardner Bob Ochs

Glouster F C E League Baseball Schedule

Glouster faces Murray City while Marietta plays Jacksonville and Nelsonville meets Athens on Sunday afternoon in the F C E League baseball schedule.

Glouster Murray City Marietta Jacksonville Nelsonville Athens

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Gallia Cis Brown J. Hanson J. L. Kemp Sophia Cay Township Albert Steel Transiec Marmont Ction White Hmill St Dial Tager Tb GE LE Bacon Vee Episcopal Church Meigs County Anne Adams Athens Messenger Pattern Department West 17Th Street Drew Bork City Kimberly Mine Logan Choir Presbyterian Group Lowell Thomas Community Association Rotary Club Washington Auditorium Union Mission Gallia Academy High School Silver Bridge C. E. Holzer J. M Ripley Seth F. Miller W. Va Mable Morris Esco Brumfield Guyan Township Cornelia Bevan B. H. Bevan Holy Cross Church Chester Vs Jenkins Janet Gaynor Charles Farrell James Dunn Ginger Rogers Hug Ae Michigan Ohio Indiana Farmers and Manufacturers Beet Sugar Association Saginaw, Mich Kroger's All Purpose Country Club Avalon Starch Country Club Creamery Salad Dressing Country Club Haddock Chuck Roast Suger New Peas Joseph Richards Harriet Kittle Mrs. Nolte Billy H. L. Jauchius Kate Gardner ESAT UQUOR Continental Distilling Corp Phila
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