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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1933

Page

5

Cross Roll Call in fia County Launched Nov 4

Annual roll call drive in a Gil County began Monday with several ag solicitors. Campaigns under Wilbur in charge and Mrs executive secretary coordinate the solicitation of members, with 30 workers in the city. Local Red Cross year ended with disaster aid and housing provided. funds distributed, flour deliveries counted, and numerous sacks of flour and oats recorded.

Fia County Gili Wilbur Ins Membe County Raymond Hector Steele Hugh Miller John Noah Wood Mar Rife James Elliott F. J. Kerr Luman Howell Ethel Carl Myers Baleta Moore Hayward Har Reuben Wood Elias Wetherholt Richards Virgil Marp Martin Lottie Vies Mayme Perridge H Davie Gmmer Edward Wood

Unclear fragment prompts a ponderous fashion note

The readable text appears as a jumbled fashion fragment with stray phrases about feminine styles and a political vote, lacking coherent facts, names, places, or dates to report.

River Notes and Towed Coal Trade Moves on Low Ohio

River traffic worries grow as the Ohio River remains unusually low for autumn. The Marmet-Halan Coal Co at Raymond City faces loss from a fire that destroyed the Tipple, with $40,000 damage. The Ben Franklin II may fuel a new Kanawha River towing line, using machinery from the Chris Greene. The Otto Marmet and Julius Fleishman push upriver and downriver, while the Queen City packet heads to a U.S. Marshal sale in Pittsburgh.

Tipple Marmet-Halan Coal Company Raymond City Kanawha River Otto Marmet Sallie Marmet Joe Cook Ben Franklin United States Marshal Jeffersonville Ind Cincinnati Queen City Pittsburgh

Cheshire R D L News Rio Grande Briefs

Friends of Mrs Jessie Ward Roush and Harvey Thomas were surprised to learn of their marriage in Columbus. Guests included Mr and Mrs Frank Reed of London and Mr and Mrs Clarence Lucas of Mt Sterling. Ellen Helen Thomas Spires received a miscellaneous shower and has recently married. Little John Wesley Lemley has an arm infection treated at Rutland.

Jessie (Ward) Roush Harvey Thomas Columbus Frank Reed London Clarence Lucas Mt. Sterling Dallas Ralph Lester Hix John Fife Charlies Thomas Stanley Spires Helen Thomas

Meredith Howard to wed Albert Erskine Jr in a heart driven vow

Ziegfeld beauty Miss Meredith Howard declares she will let love guide her second marriage after blaming science for a brief first union. She is engaged to Albert R. Erskine Jr., heir to a motor magnate, and plans to marry.

Meredith Howard Albert R. Erskine, Jr

Carolina Bound On Horse-Back

Cheshire, Nov. 14. William Athey of Rgger plans a trip to Durham North Carolina by horse back. He left from the residence of Dallas Ralph this morning signaling a return to ancestral travel methods.

Carolina Cheshire William Athey Rgger Durham North Carolina Dallas Ralph

Helrich Curry Wedding Reported in Point Pleasant

Gallipolis news notes the marriage of Kathleen Helrich and Samuel Curry on Saturday at 4 PM in Point Pleasant. Rev. C. G. Billups officiated at the ceremony. The bride is Gallia Academy High School 1932 graduate and the groom works for Henking Bovie Company. They will reside with the bride’s parents.

Gallipolis Kathleen Helrich W. H. Helrich Samuel Curry W. W. Curry Point Pleasant C. G. Billups Point Pleasant Baptist Church Gallia Academy High School Curry Henking- Bovie Company

Personal Notes From Local Church Guild and Visits

Grace M. E. Church Guild met in the church annex Monday night. William Radebaugh of Philadelphia is visiting relatives in Pittsburgh Lisbon Barberton and Harrisonville before returning home. Mr and Mrs Hubert Carnes stayed with her parents at Norwich over the weekend. A son John William was born to Mr and Mrs Andrew Martin of Columbus. Mrs Vernon Hine and Miss Louise Belcher of Akron visited their parents and relatives in the city.

Grace M. E. Church Guild Church Annex William Radebaugh Philadelphia H. O. Cornell Oak Hill W. Va Jane Meeks Radebaugh Pittsburgh Lisbon Barberton Harrisonville Hubert Carnes Norwich John William Navy Andrew Martin Columbus J. P. Martin Vernon Hine Louise Belcher Akron C. L. Ecker James Belcher

The Athens Messenger Deno Department Pattern

Fragmentary OCR notes mention a pattern style in The Athens Messenger with references to 243 York City and acting preferences.

Athens Mes York City

McCall Estate Dispute Over Will Construction

Nov 14 in Gallipolis Etta M McCall executrix sues Etta M McCall et al to determine the will and its distribution of 3289 19 in personal property and 6400 in real estate with a legal construction action.

Gallipolis Etta M. McCall J. Claude McCall

Harrison man placed under peace bond in Gallia County

Virgil Trotter of Harrison Township was ordered by Justice Fred Milliser to post a 500 peace bond for threatening his wife. Failing to furnish the bond, he was jailed in Gallia County Jail on an affidavit sworn by his wife alleging a threat to her life.

Gallipolis Virgil Trotter Harrison Township Justice of Peace Fred Milliser Gallia County

Pony Strays, Is Hit On State Route 7 Near Swan Creek

A pony wandered onto State Route 7 near Swan Creek and was struck by a sedan driven by Pearl Lewis of Holzer Hospital. The radiator and front of the car were damaged. The pony owner was not located.

Gallipowis Pearl Lewis Holzer Hospital Swan Creek

Gallia Court Notes in Gallipolis November report

Georgia Rathburn wins a divorce from John Rathburn after he fails to file a demurrer to charges of gross neglect. Ethel Howell Wayne vs Garrett A Layne dismissed without prejudice to future action. William L Bright files for divorce from Eve lyn Bright citing wilful absence since 1921. they have two children aged 12 and 10. Local social notices from Rio Grande detail visits, meetings, and Armistice sermons plus plans for All Parents Day.

Gallipolis Georgia Rathburn John Rathburn Georgia Patterson Ethel Howell Wayne Garrett A. Layne William L. Bright Evelyn Bright

Marriage Licenses Issued in Gallipolis District

Judge J B Clark issued licenses to Earl Louis Lilley a cabinet maker Charleston and Freddie Ethel Faber Gallipolis aged 28 and 23 respectively. Also Olile Tinsley miner Smithfield and Forrest Miller 18 of Vinton.

Gallipolis Clark Earl Louis Lilley Charleston Freddie Ethel Faber Olile Tinsley Smithfield Forrest Miller Vinton

Red Cross Roll Call Drive Leaders to Speak at PTA Meeting

Rev H H Wilbur chairman of Gallia County Red Cross Roll Call drive and the St John s Chorus of Grace M E Church will address Bidwell Porter PTA at Bidwell Porter School Tuesday night in support of the county membership effort.

Gallipolis H. H. Wilbur Gallia County Red Cross Cal St. John’s Chorus of Grace M. E. Church Bidwell-Porter Parent-Teachers’ Association Bidwell- Porter County Red Cross

Local Residents Treated at Holzer Hospital

Charles Small of Gallipolis and Mrs. Ella Poole were admitted for treatment on Monday. Mrs. E G Silvas of Athens underwent an operation yesterday. Hermit Trainer of Oak Hill, a surgical patient, was dismissed.

Gallipolis Charles Small Ella Poole Holzer Hospital E. G. Silvas Athens Hermit Trainer Oak

Gallia Academy Plans 15-Game Basketball Schedule

Gallipolis Ohio November 14. Coach Harold Brown announces the Gallia Academy boys team will hold practices and add football players after the season. A 15 game schedule is set with matches against Bidwell Athens Cadmus Pomeroy Jackson Wellston Nelsonville Ironton Middleport Logan and other towns. Boys and reserves compete on several dates with both boys and girls listed for some games.

Gallipolis Gallia Academy Harold Brown Ohio University Bidwell Athens Cadmus Pomeroy Pt. Pleasant Jackson Ironton Middleport Wellston Nelsonville Logan

Gallia Academy to Form School Orchestra

Gallia Academy High School students nearly all plan to join an orchestra to be formed under music supervisor E. Vanover. The effort aims to provide ensemble experience and public performances at the Gallia County school.

Gallipolis Gallia Academy E. &. Vanover

Three Injured in Wreck Near Bartlett

Three persons were hurt in a two car collision on the highway a half mile north of Bartlett Saturday evening. Injured were Mrs. R. L. Gage, Mrs Ida McAtee, and a Ray R. Goddard daughter. Drivers Ralph Gage and Margaret Goddard were uninjured.

Marietta Bartlett R. L. Gage Ida McAtee Ray R. Goddard Cutler Ralph Gage Margaret Goddard Gage Goddard Ray

Italy Changes Arms Attitude

At the World Disarmament Conference Italian experts will act largely as observers. Baron Disorgana, chief Italian delegate, said Italy is dissatisfied with how the meeting is run and believes Germany’s absence undermines chances for positive results.

Geneva U.P Baron Disorgana Germany Italy

Man Killed by Freight Train in Newark

Newark dispatch reports Michael Veselik, 38, a Pennsylvania Railroad employee, was struck and killed by a freight train here yesterday. Police investigation underway.

Newark Michael Veselick Pennsylvania Railroad

Plan for Globe Circling Airmail Route Sparks Debate

Washington officials discuss a proposed global airmail network linking Washington to Paris by dirigible with legs to Barcelona Batavia and Java via Karachi India. Goodyear Zeppelin contact Harry Vissering urges subsidies to unlock mail contracts as Congress weighs Crosser McNary bill and naval support.

Washington Congress Navy Navy Hydrographic Office Harry Vissering Goodyear-Zeppelin Corporation Akron Macon Vissering Goodyear Paris Dirigible Barcelona Spain Batavia Java Karach India

Verna Barker Seeks Divorce and Name Restoration

Verna Barker files for divorce from Edgar P Baker in Athens Common Pleas Court on Monday, citing absence and neglect of duty. She seeks restoration to her maiden name Vern Gorby. Married in 192? We.

Vern Gorby Verna Barker Athens

Passenger falls under train wheels on arrival

A passenger alighted from a train and slipped, falling beneath the wheels causing a fatal accident. The incident occurred as the individual exited the carriage, prompting an investigation by railway authorities.

Federal funds sought to fix Petersburg eel problem

Indianapolis dispatch says Petersburg mayor asked the Public Service Commission for a $50 000 Federal Public Works loan to restore the water system. He reported tub baths filled with mud and even a 10 inch eel found in pipes, urging relief from deteriorating plant conditions.

Indianapolis Ind Petersburg W. R. Berridge Public Service Commission Commission

Widen Senate Inquiry Scope Expands to All Markets

Senate investigation of stock exchanges extends to every securities broker in the United States and all markets where securities are sold. Committee counsel Ferdinand Pecora says questionnaires have been sent to about 60 exchanges and aims to obtain trading particulars from every market, large or small.

Washington Senate United States Ferdinand Pecora United Press Pecora

Need Factory Not Education Says Penn Psychiatrist

Dr Charlies W Burr of the University of Pennsylvania advocates a back to the factory movement for most college students. He argues many youths lack the native ability for higher education and that colleges have lowered standards by teaching irrelevant topics. He says too many seek easeful jobs and push parents push their children toward overeducation.

Philadelphia Charlies W. Burr University of Pennsylvania Burr

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