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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1934

Page

2

G. A. H. 8. Meets Pomeroy Tonight on Lighted Field

Gallia county details show G. A. H. 8. football team after three wins two losses and a scoreless tie will host Pomeroy at 8 o'clock on the lighted field in Gallipolis. The Gallians beat Bidwell Mercerville and Nelsonville and lost to Ironton and Middleport with Rutland a scoreless tie.

Gallipolis Pomeroy At & O'Clock Gallians Bidwell Mercerville Nelsonville Ironton Middleport Rutland

Liquid laxatives offer safe relief for sluggish bowels

The ad promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a measured liquid laxative made from senna cascara and herbs. It claims safe relief by dose control, asserts no habit formation, and urges readers to try the sixty cent bottle to test its natural effect for households.

Dr. Caldwell

Car sales beat 1933 in October and September figures

In October 1934 new car purchases reached 24 passenger and 6 commercial, up from 23 passenger and 2 commercial in October 1933. September 1934 showed a peak with 35 passenger and 13 commercial autos, per Common Pleas Court records.

Gallipolis Common Pleas Court

Installation Planned for New Presbyterian Pastor in Gallipolis

Gallipolis reports installation for Rev. L. W. Gishler at 7 30 p m Thursday at First Presbyterian Church with former pastor Rev W W Duff of Yellow Springs Ohio and Rev B D Gishler of St James Buffalo N Y in attendance The week includes sermons Bible studies and lay reader services at local churches and guest speakers including Albert Merriman Jr and Dr Henry Ostrum of Moody Bible Institute

Gallipolis First Presbyterian Church L. W. Gishler W. W. Duff Yellow Springs Ohio B. D. Gishler St. James Presbyterian Church Buffalo N. Y Gishler Albert Merriman, Jr France Henry Ostrum Moody Bible Institute The Baptist Church George Sagen H. H. Wilburs Episcopal Church Lawrence McNealy

Old Age Pension List for Gallia County Detailed

Gallia County shows new pension awards as of October 20 with multiple recipients across towns including Crown City, Cheshire, Gallia, Vinton, Ewington, Patriot, Bidwell, Oak Hill, Addison, Chillicothe, Mercerville, Rio Grande and Rio Grande area. Names and amounts listed: Crown City William Barry $18 Henry Holderby $11 John and Sarah Haglett $10 each, George and Mary Johnson $12 each, Alexander White $8, Adaline Forshey $10. Cheshire Roma Carl $12 John Holley $10 Charles James $20 Sherman Millican $10 William Switzer. Gallia Frank Cherrington $10 John Faulkner $12 Margaret Faulkner $12 Adaline and Mary Shelton $15 each. Vinton John Dyer $10 Taphena Jenkins $14 Eva and Thurman Woods $12.50 each Cara Welker $16. Ewington Hannah Edwards $6 Robert Gray $. Emma and Jacob Vance $12 each. Patriot Lucinda Ensley $13 Averiilar Puckett $10 Emory Rader $11. Bidwell Eve George $14 Virginia Grover $14. Oak Hill Edward Hamm $12. Addison Charles Harrison $10 John Taylor $25. Chillicothe Frederick McCumpher $12. Mercerville Nancy Niday $10 Alva Niday $10 Eliza Stivers $15. Rio Grande William Rose sit Thievener Edith Smith $15 Albert Wooten $10.

Gallipolis Gallia County Crown City William Barry Henry Holderby John and Sarah Haglett George and Mary Johnson Alexander White Adaline Forshey Cheshire Roma Carl John Holley Charles James Sherman Millican William Switzer Gallia Frank Cherrington John Faulkner Margaret Faulkner Adaline Mary Shelton Vinton John Dyer Taphena Jenkins Eva Thurman Woods Cara Welker Oak Hill Edward Hamm Addison Charles Harrison John Taylor Chillicothe Frederick McCumpher Mercerville Nancy Niday Alva Niday Eliza Stivers Rio Grande William Rose Sit Thievener Edith Smith Albert Wooten

Gallia Court News Keeps Dockets Busy in Gallipolis

Mrs Sidney Campbell files a $2500 damage suit in Common Pleas Court against Girton Brothers Inc an Indiana firm after the first case was dismissed Judge W R White grants a divorce and Custody to Odie Davis over Emil Davis with $10 monthly child support Two accident victims Holcomb and Swick are treated at Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis Holcomb a railroad foreman from Ewington suffered a neck cut and Swick from Vinton sustained a broken nose.

Gallipolis Sidney Campbell Common Pleas Court Girton Brothers, Inc Indiana W. R. White Odie Davis Emil Davis Davis Holzer Hospital Reuben Holcomb Ewington This County Don Swick Vinton Holcomb

Last Coast Guard Cutter Triton Heads to New Orleans

River traffic on the Ohio remains at a 10 foot pool as the Triton, last of Pt. Pleasant coast guard cutters, passes down for New Orleans before heading to the Atlantic. The Ouachita and McBride tow Pittsburgh steel south while the Reliance lays up after wheel shaft failure and Otis Blankenship drowns near Dam 27.

Pittsburgh Steel Memphis G. W. McBride Pittsburgh McBride Ouachita Cincinnati Fred Hornbrook Upper Ohio Lower Mississippi Joe McLaughlin Wilson Miller Monroe Doggie’ Goss Hornbrook Reliance Charleston Huntington Otis Blankenship W. Va Wisherd Ohio River Dam Triton Coast Guard Pt. Pleasant New Orleans Atlantic Ocean Navy Margaret Hall Lower

Halloween pranks cause damage at Rio Grande College

Gallipolis Rio Grande in Gallia County reports major Halloween vandalism with a cement mixer removed, a log chain tied to the college flag pole, and a wagon moved to the third floor of a classroom building. Industrious celebrants displayed mischief by assembling the wagon in running order on site.

Gallipolis Rio Grande Galia Rio Grande College Otho Shiers

October intoxication receipts swell city treasury

Gallipolis records show October police court receipts totaling 871.15 with 3 percent linked to liquor. For January through October 1934 total city court collections reach 3575.55. Police court salaries total 875 monthly. Judge A. J. Stormont notes 95 percent of October takings come from intoxication charges and 3 percent more linked indirectly to liquor.

Gallipolis A. J. Stormont Ninty

Marriage Licenses Issued in Gallipolis Court

In Probate Court Gallipolis Carl Wray 24 farmer Gallia County and Clara Hughes 21 native of Mason County W Va were issued a license and BE M Rife 41 Rutland mine foreman and Anna M Murphy 31 Gallipolis were issued a license after prior marriage and divorce.

Gallipolis Carl Wray Gallia County Clara Hughes Mason County W. Va BE. M. Rife Rutland Anna M. Murphy

Legion Halloween Party Paralyzed by Cold Wave

Unseasonably cold conditions thwarted the Gallipolis Legion event with rain forcing Wednesday night cancellation and chilly weather halting plans to continue the parade on Thursday evening.

Gallipolis American Legion

Connor Named on State Red Cross Committee

David S. Ingalls of Cleveland will stay as chairman of the Red Cross state roll call committee after re-election at a two day meeting's close. Also named were Roger Connor of Athens Edward E. Greier of Springfield and the Rev Hayes M Braker of Mansfield.

Columbus David S. Ingalls Cleveland Red Cross Roger Connor Athens Edward E. Greier Springfield Hayes M. Braker Mansfield

Car Washers Hopes For Long Rainy Spell

In Emporia Kansas on November 2 drivers want a long rainy spell to wash cars, as drought shut off city water for vehicle washing. Local washers say the city has dirtier cars than any Kansas community due to water restrictions.

Emporia, Kan Kansas

Tuppers Plains Notes

Mr and Mrs I C Chapman celebrated forty years of marriage with family from Nelsonville Parkersburg Coolville and Tuppers Plains in attendance. Olive Orange High School Commercial Club held a meeting with Phylis Whaley presiding and a talk by H C Bobo on public utilities. Next club meeting set for Nov 20. Halloween party at the Auditorium drew a large crowd. Christian Church meetings continue through Saturday night.

Tuppers Plains I. C. Chapman Hess Nickles Nelsonville K. Christy Parkersburg Bill Chapman Coolville Cletus Chapman Olive Orange High School Commercial Club Phylis Whaley H. C. Bobo Southern Electric Company Athens Public Utilities Maxine Folen The Christian Church

Gallia County to consider new sheriff car purchase

Gallia County Commissioners will discuss buying a new patrol car for the sheriff at Monday's meeting after a gravel rollover last Tuesday night during a chase of an auto thief. Deputy Howard Gates was injured in the wreck and is recovering from a broken collar bone at Holzer Hospital.

Gallipolis Gallia County Howard Gates Holzer Hospital

Local Residents Share Sunday Visit and Family Gatherings

Albany figures describe social visits with Mr and Mrs Piqua hosting relatives Alda Minear and Mr Lewis. Elliott family members enjoyed a weekend at Woodrum with Mr and Mrs andy and their son.

Albany Piqua Alda Minear Lewis Tees Paw Elliott Fred Elliott Woodrum and Family

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