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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1933

Page

3

Grown ups in Gallipolis mask parade delight crowds

Nearly 200 adults joined the Gallipolis mask parade Nov 1 with prizes awarded by merchants. Mary Runyon and Lu Brumfield led the 10 to 15 year group with best dressed and most comic honors going to several pairs and individuals including Edith Nuckles and Mae West.

Lafayette Gtere Goury Cere Peggy J Bradbury Daughing P. Bradbury Catherine Jona Frederick Kircher Sagan Virginia Pope Mary Comic Marybelle Young Miler Lu Brumfield Androp Eve Robert Mary Runyon Garland Allen Josie Saunders Edith Nuckles Dean Cotter Ward Nellie McNealey Christ Mae West W. W. Sigessed Mary Frazier Miss Wetherhoist Myers Catherine Mathanette Booth Nancy

Unusual Gallia County case heard in Gallipolis

A local legal matter in Gallia County involved several residents from North Fowler and surrounding areas. The report lists witnesses including individuals from Crown City Wood Waterloo Bidwell and Gallipolis, with names such as David, Arthur Rose, and Bessie Gothard. The article also notes organizational activities at Gallia Academy and student class leadership selections.

Ase Gallipolis Gallia County Paaiey David Arthur Rose Northly Fowler Crown City Wood Waterloo A. R. Kivestt Homer B. Kemn H. M. Stevens Bidwell Grace Bessie Gothard Alice Lockhart

Red Cross Roll Call At Gallia County Courthouse

Gallia County American Red Cross holds a roll call meeting at the courthouse on Tuesday November 1 to discuss Thanksgiving drive plans and outline home hygiene program led by HL Wilbur and other volunteers.

Gallia County American Red Cross Red Cross HL Wilbur

Community Notes from Rio Grande and Nearby Towns

Sunday guests visit Rio Grande residents including Geneva Gordon and Julia Hos ler among others. Local births, funerals, and family visits are noted with several trips to Columbus and Gallipolis. Honor roll lists announced for Senior and Junior High, with several families sharing Sunday meals and calling on relatives.

Gallia County Man Paroled From Ohio Reformatory

Hugh Leach of Gallia County will be released on parole from the Ohio State Reformatory Mansfield on December 1. He is among 61 inmates granted parole by the Ohio Parole Board.

Columbus Hugh Leach Gallia County Ohio State Reformatory Mansfield Leach Ohio Parole Board

Local Man Pleads Guilty to Smokehouse Burglary

Everett Koster of Cannon's Creek Lawrence County pleaded guilty at arraignment before Judge W R White to burglary and larceny tied to a smokehouse robbery on Fred Carter's Sandfork farm. Sentence was deferred.

Gallipolis Everett Koster Cannon's Creek Lawrence County W. R. White Fred Carter Sandfork

River Notes on Sand and Gravel Trade and Local Barges

Frank Wright of Pfaff & Smith reports strong sand and gravel business in the district as the Steamer Katherine carries six barges from Oldtown Bar and Kenova to Charleston. A Pittsburgh steel wharfboat sold for 5400 dollars at marshal’s sale. Grain shipments from Kansas City to Pittsburgh loom with a Missouri River channel opening. Iroquois passed with a coal barge for the dams.

Gallipolis Frank Wright Katherine Pfaff & Smith Sand and Gravel Company Oldtown Bar Kenova Charleston Pittsburgh Marshal's Charles Zuvick Smoky City Grover Gill Kansas City Missouri River United States Iroquois

Personal News Notes from Worthington and Columbus

Robert McCormick returned Sunday night from a two day visit with his sister Mrs D D Neal at the Rural Rest Home Worthington. Mrs C E Fife and Mrs Guy White are spending today in Columbus. Mr and Mrs S H Bing and Miss Esther Donnally of Athens were guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Ed McCormick. Paul Ward returned to the University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati Sunday. Mr and Mrs Rolla Reisinger of Columbus were guests over the week end of Mr and Mrs D L Reisinger.

Robert McCormick D. D. Neal Worthington C. E. Fife Guy White Columbus S. H. Bing Esther Donnally Athens Ed McCormick Paul Ward University of Cincinnati Cincinnati Rolla Reisinger D. L. Reisinger Virginia Bridees O U A. B. White Frank Reed Raymond Archer Parkersburg Carthage Gap Celia Bradford Sewing Club Clate White Frank Perry Mr. Perry Lloyd Knowlton William Battrill Clifford Rose Darrell Harlin Tewksberry H. E. Brown Rex Ice Aldo Minear D. BE. Allen Lena Saylor Lancaster Edward Saylor Gibson Weaver Chapel G. W. Collins Harley Collins Cecil Cox Arch Arbaugh David Davis

Night Masquerade Dance At Holzer School

About 35 student and graduate nurses from Holzer Hospital School of Nursing and their escorts attended the annual masquerade dance Monday night at Masonic Hall in Gallipolis.

Gallipolis Holzer Hospital School of Nursing Masonic Hall

Balch Lamm Tie The Knot In Gallipolis

Virgil Wayne Balch 22 and Fern Lamm 17 received a marriage license Saturday afternoon in Gallipolis. The ceremony was performed by Justice of Peace Leo Carter.

Gallipolis Virgil Wayne Balch Q. A. Balch Fern Lamm Winnie Lamme Justice of Peace Leo Carter

Akron men plead guilty to intoxication in Gallipolis

L Huff and Albert Bryant of Akron pleaded guilty to intoxication when arraigned before Justice of Peace Fred Milliser in Gallipolis. Each was fined five dollars plus costs.

Gallipolis L. Huff Albert Bryant Akron Justice of Peace Fred Milliser

County officials seek federal aid for roads in SE Ohio

Gallipolis reports County Commissioner Walter Davis and County Surveyor C E Fife attend a meeting with O W Merrell state highway director to discuss a federal appropriation for secondary roads in Southeastern Ohio and seek funding.

Gallipolis Walter Davis C. E. Fife Gilia O. W. Merrell Ohio

Not Guilty For Attorneys In Simmons Assault Case

Gallipolis witnesses testified as Attorney Hollis Johnson and Ray Clair were acquitted of assault and battery charges against L. N. Simmons after a trial before Mayor A. J. Stormont.

Gallipolis Hollis Johnson Ray Clair L. N. Simmons A. J. Stormont

Squirrel Hunter Near Century Mark

E N Ridgway, surviving member of the squirrel hunters who defended Southern Ohio during Morgan's Raid, will celebrate his 100th birthday on Monday Nov 6 in Harris Baptist Church near Bidwell. A basket dinner at noon will precede speeches. Ridgway, in good health, recently applied for a Civil War pension after never seeking compensation before.

Gallipolis E. N. Ridg- Way Ohio Morgan Harris Baptist Church Bidwell

Ohio milk law exempts single cows from licensing

Health commissioner Dr. F. W. Shane says the state license rule applies to herds of two or more cows. Individuals with only one cow who sell milk to a few neighbors are not affected by the licensing provision.

Gallipolis Ohio F. W. Shane

Gallia County Treasurer Wins Tax Judgment and Property Sale

Treasurer of Gallia County was granted a judgment by Judge W R White against George W Glenn and others for 40.50 plus interest on real estate taxes. Sale of lot seven in block five in Maple Shade was ordered.

Gallipolis Gallia County W. R. White George W. Glenn

Mrs Ira J Fulton Hospitalized for Operation

Gallipolis reports Mrs Ira J Fulton wife of the Ohio Banking Department superintendent was admitted to Holzer Hospital Tuesday for an operation.

Gallipolis Ira J. Fulton Ohio Banking Department Holzer Hospital

Official Warns License Plates Must Be Visible

Ohio motorists urged by State Registrar Glen M Daily to stop driving with obscured plates. Thousands of cars observed with plates not plainly visible. Ohio statutes impose up to a 50 dollar fine for operating with obscured or invisible license tags.

Columbus U.P Ohio State Registrar of Motor Vehicles Glen M

Prince of Peace Declamation Contest in Coolville

The Prince of Peace Declamation Contest sponsored by the Ohio Council of Churches will be held Sunday evening November 5 at 7 30 p m. Nine Coolville High School entrants include James McLaren Roberta Humphrey Lennie Sharp Francis Gaskins Mildred Swearingen Lucy Gibbs Thelma Chute Zelda Hawk and Frank Jones.

Coolville Prince of Peace Ohio Council of Churches Coolville High School James McLaren Roberta Humphrey Lennie Sharp Francis Gaskins Mildred Swearingen Lucy Gibbs Thelma Chute Zelda Hawk Frank Jones Oscar Ward Bethel Ridge Bertha Lucille Kelly Collins Big Spring W. Va Ofa Bennett Vienna Troy Grange W. E. Harman Carpenter Ohio Sadie Harman Huntington Diantha Frame Flourine G. F. Doak Marietta E. H. Stout Junction Martha Frost W. B. Andrews Ravenna Edward Lowman Cincinnati Parkersburg R. A. Lowman Stewart St. Joseph Hospital O. D. Goodwin Bridgeport P. G. Chapman Guysville H. H. Chapman E. M. Pierce Dorothy Ira Burnfield Steubenville Ross Daugherty Abe Burdette Russell Burdette Carthage Edward McCance Guynville

Birthday Gathering At Frank Perry Home

Neighbors and friends joined Mr. and Mrs. Frank Perry Thursday night to celebrate Mr. Perry’s birthday. Attendees included the Knowltons Battrills Roses TeWksberrys and others. Messages note a revival opening at Weaver Chapel and weekend visits from relatives.

Who Said Big Turnip Albany Grower Sets Record

Albany Route 1 farmer John Stanley grew huge turnips at Bolin's Mill. He did not claim a championship, but observers note his largest specimen weighed four pounds three ounces and measured 22 inches around.

John Stanley Bolin's Mill Albany Stanley Mr. Stanley

Peterson's Ointment Promises Fast Relief for Skin Ailments

Frantic sufferers urged to use Peterson's Ointment for pimples rashes boils and itching with claims of relief within days. Ad promotes overnight results for athlete's foot and burning feet with money back guarantee if not satisfied. Available at all drug stores.

Peterson

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