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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1934

Page

2

Gallia FERA Report Is Completed by Committee

The Gallia County investigation by a committee of American Legionnaires and township trustees finds officials biased and recommends removing the Relief Director and Case Supervisor. Affidavits allege discharge mistreatment, property loss, and intimidation by FERA staff, with testimonies from local residents.

Gallia Fera Gallipolis Gallia County FERA Committee of American Legionnaires E. J. Hornick State Relief Commission Relef Ohio Goldie White Fera Mattress

Broom Industry Unharmed by Low Mood in Gallipolis

George A. Tabit reports his Gallipolis broom factory did not lose a day due to the economy. The plant now makes 100 dozen plus brooms daily for Columbus and Charleston, with a ton of broom corn used each day. Prices for broom corn range from 225 to 275 per ton.

Gallipolis George A.tabit Columbus Charleston W. Va Okahoma Kansas

Farmers Institute in Vinton Showcases Youth and Local Talent

The Farmers Institute in Vinton ran Tuesday to Wednesday with strong attendance and well liked speakers Mrs. Vanderhook and Mr. Evans. Wednesday's open morning engaged high school pupils and the event closed with a home talent play The Blue Bag. The basketball team hosts Bloomfield Friday on the Vinton floor to start the season. Nearby Gallipolis issued a marriage license to Paul McCreary and Myrtle Carroll, while Cecil Siders was arrested on a carrying concealed weapons warrant.

Vinton Farmers’ Institute Vanderhook Evans Bove Bloomfield Gallipolis Paul McCreary Manchester Ohio Myrtle Carroll Filipolis A. J. Carroll Cecil Siders John Fraley Siders

320 Hunting Licenses Sold in Gallia County

Gallia County reports 320 hunting licenses sold as rabbit season opens. Court Clerk Margar et McCormick had requested more licenses from the Division of Conservation but awaiting restock. Charles Phillips and game wardens monitor for violations during the opening day in Gallia County. In court, R M Switzer, administrator of Mollie A DuVall estate, became a party defendant in Carl C Johnson vs Fred DuVall per Judge W R White.

Gallipolis Margaret McCormick Division of Conservation Gallia County Hille Charles Phillips Fish and Game R. M. Switzer Mollie A. DuVall Carl C. Johnson Fred DuVall W. R. White

Local Property Transfers and Community Notes

Elmer Sherrit becomes owner of the property now occupied by Hasley Oiler and family. Oller buys a Cherry Ridge farm formerly owned by E. Denney and tenanted by Mrs. Spurlock. Vaughn Hanger of Zanesville visits, hosted by Lonnie Cain. R. K. Shields, CCC worker at Manchester, in town Friday through Monday. Mrs. Earl Burdue of Collins visits with daughters Marjorie and Betty at J. D. Shack's home. Grange to open at Patriot as Hall Gallipolis Odd Fellows property bought by Tom H. Jones for use as a Grange Hall. lodge merged with Gallipolis Odd Fellows months ago.

Collins Marjorie Betty J. D. Shack Grange Hall Gallipolis Tom H. Jones Odd Fellows Patriot Lodge Gallipolis

Death of Frank Cox at 73 in Charleston

Frank Cox aged 73 died at his Charleston home after years of ill health. His wife was formerly Miss Effie McClurg of this city, sister of Miss Margaret McClurg who now lives at 464 Firet Avenue.

Gallapolis Frank Cox Charleston W. Va Effie McClurg Margaret McClurg Firet Avenue

Funeral Attendees From Huntington and Nearby Areas

Mrs A W Pulling attended Charlies Marsh funeral in Gallipolis on Sunday. From Huntington West Virginia visiting relatives were Mr and Mrs William Pickens and daughter Lottie Miss Anna White and a daughter of the deceased Mrs Kemper of Bidwell sisters of the deceased and John and W S White Porter brothers. Also Mr and Mrs Albert Spencer Columbus spent the weekend and Armistice Day here. The Edward Durker and James Barlow families joined meals with Coalton and Ray residents. Ed Durker and James Barlow with Jimmie accompanied. Several local residents hosted visitors and parties during the week ending Sunday.

A. W. Pulling Charlies Marsh Gallipolis William Pickens Lottie Anna White Huntington W. Va Eliza Grover Kemper Bidwell John White Porter Albert Spencer Columbus John Alien Albert Kanawha City Ray Adams G. T. Conway Pomeroy J. Q. Adams Gordon Carney Edna Charleston Forrest Fife Dick Russell Dickinson John Raike Ed Durker James Barlow Jimmie, Coalton Margaret Byron Arthur Ray H. H West

Local social notes and family updates from Mount Vernon area

Mr and Mrs Frank Kellerman with Eileen Webb were recent guests of the latter's parents Mr and Mrs William Goodin and relatives. Ella Hill of Nelsonville spent a week with her parents. Helen McKibben attended Ohio University homecoming in Athens. JH Sands and sister Jeanne Sweeney of Akron visited on election day. A nine pound son was born to Mr and Mrs Perry Pinney Jr and Mabel Gaskill on Nov 11. J L Ferguson of near Brinkley Ark is dangerously ill from a paralytic stroke in Magnolia Hospital. he is the widower of the late Eastella Atkinson Ferguson who died there 15 years ago. A relatives and friends gathering marked Peggy Nickels's eighty third birthday. Mr and Mrs Arthur Peters and family moved from Perry farm east of town to rooms in the Carrick property on Second Street.

Frank Kellerman Eileen Webb Cleveland William Goodin Ella Hill Nelsonville Watson Hill Helen McKibben Ohio University Athens JH Sands Jeanne Sweeney Akron Perry Pinney Jr Mabel Gaskill J. L. Ferguson Brinkley, Ark Magnolia Hospital Ferguson Eastella Atkinson Ferguson Peggy Nickels Arthur Peters Perry Farm Carrick Second Street

Scouts Court Of Review Set For Friday Night

Boy Scouts of Athens hold a Court of Review Friday at 7 in Roy Dupler Lodge with parents invited. Scouts who have passed Tenderfoot through First Class and merit badges will receive awards. others attend. Committee includes Walter Porter John Preston Roy Dupler Walton Davies William Leaders Arch Knowlton Warren Higgins Richard Allins J W Long and J W Long Jr.

Boy Scouts of Athens Roy Dupler Court of Review Walter Porter John Preston Walton Davies William Leaders Arch Knowlton Warren Higgins Richard Allins J. W Long J. W. Long. Jr

Greens Run Cavers Schedule State Champions Nov 30

Greens Run High School outlines a tough basketball season with many losses from last year and a strong 22 man squad. The team opens Nov 23 versus The Plains and hosts state champions Waterloo on Nov 30 with many home games to follow including Chauncey Hollister and Chauncey again, plus a school carnival to raise funds. Greens Run also lists honor roll students Desra Herbat Ethel Thomas Dora Martin Thelma Fierbaugh Gladys Zglenski and others plus honorable mention names.

Greens Greens Run Hollister Herbst Waterloo Lawrence County New Marshfield Chauncey Shade Buechtel Jacksonville-Trimbie PT. A Desra Herbat Ethel Thomas Dora Martin Thelma Fierbaugh Gladys Zglenski Fred Tate Dolores Welch Ailm Kutta Anna Neusad Ruth Craig Harold Jeffries Vernice Cannon Louise McClelland Wilford Mulpas Leo Kulakowski Doris Davis Helen Lucas Agnes Paskievitch Iris Kempton Ray Cartwright

Local visits and community notes from Chauncey area

Chauncey Paul Hartley visited Russell Childress family in Nelsonville while Elroy Williams of New Marshfield stayed with Douglas Locke in Beaumont. Fred Holsington of Toledo visited the Childress family. The Plains hosts Peter Erb and guests from Zanesville Columbus and other towns. Edward Minister, Chauncey, is back at work after an illness. Cleveland news notes 800 to 1,000 street cleaners and 200 repair workers laid off due to funds.

Chauncey Paul Hartley Toledo Russell Childress Nelsonville Elroy Williams New Marshfield Douglas Locke Beaumont Fred Holsington Peter Erb the Plains Allan Jellison Junior Carl Zanesville Vivian Erb Agnes Cunningham John Pummell Columbus Edward Cleveland, No 15 City

Chauncey-Holt notes show slight improvement in guest list

Chauncey Holt 8 Courtney is reported slightly improved after illness. Sunday guests included S S Blackburn Nelsonville Mrs L L Sweazey and Paul Columbus Mr and Mrs John Shafer The Plains Harvey Courtney Elmer Cubbman Elmer Allen Charles Scott Mrs Jake Chapman Mrs James Schoonover and Harvey Chauncey. Tillie Boring underwent a surgical operation in Lansing hospital this week and remains critical though expected to recover. Her siblings Virgie Whetstone and Harley Boring are residents of The Plains.

Chauncey Holt Courtney S. S. Blackburn Nelsonville L. L. Sweazey Paul Columbus John Shafer the Plains Harvey Courtney Elmer Cubbman Elmer Allen Charles Scott Jake Chapman James Schoonover Harvey Tillie Boring Chauncey and the Plains Lansing Mich Miss Boring Virgie Whetstone Harley Boring

Chauncey Woman's Bible Class Reports and Awards

Chauncey Loyal Woman's Bible Class met Wednesday afternoon at Chauncey Church of Christ with Inez Nye leading devotions and Florence Pendergrass conducting the lesson. Vera Shafer and Blanche Gardner submitted reports. Hattie Hamilton gave a reading and Lucy Ferrer ran a contest with awards to Florence Pendergrass and Addie Tippett. Next meeting at Nell Brookins's home.

Chauncey — Loyal Woman's Bible Chauncey Church of Christ Bernice Walburn Jacobs Avenue Inez Nye Florence Pendergrass Vera Shafer Blanche Gardner Hattie Hamilton Lucy Ferrer Addie Tippett Nell Brookins

Social and family notices from Eagle Ridge area

Sumner Delbert Gaul and family and J M Beam called at E W Holter home on Eagle Ridge Sunday. Will Kebaugh suffered a heart attack two weeks ago and remains in critical condition. A pie social at Silver Ridge school Friday benefited the school. Alva Partlow moved near Harrisonville last week. Oris Gaul hauled hogs and calves to Guysville Saturday. Will Follrod attended Calvin Snodgrass funeral at Guyasville Sunday. Mr and Mrs J M Beam and daughter Linnie Gaul visited Mrs Beam's brother Elmer Frost at Rocksprings last Wednesday. Rev Bert O Conner will hold regular appointment at Alfred M E Church next Sunday at 10 am. John Pullins employed on Dr Taylor farm. Glen Smith Bagie Ridge will stay in Delbert Gaul home this winter to assist Mr Gaul.

Delbert Gaul J. M. Beam E. W. Holter Eagle Ridge Will Kebaugh Silver Ridge Alva Partlow Harrisonville Oris Gaul Guysville Will Follrod Calvin Snodgrass Guyasville Linnie Gaul

Lad's Leg Is Broken But He's Cheerful

Six year old Dickie Sands of Athens suffered a broken left leg after being struck by a car in front of his home at 40 12 South Court Street. Despite two broken bones he expects to walk by Christmas. He reads well, keeps up with school via home lessons, and enjoys poetry and Buffalo Bill stories as friends visit with books toys and meals. His family moved from Barberton last year and father works for the National Reemployment service.

Dickie Sands Willis Sands South Court Street Dickie Buffalo Bill Aunt May Akron Beacon Journal Athens Barberton Billy National Reemployment Service

Ohio cosmetic tax not to be absorbed by retailers

Columbus officials state that retail drug stores department stores and other vendors cannot passively absorb the 10 percent cosmetic tax. O W L Coffin assistant administrator of the Ohio Recovery Act issued the ruling clarifying tax collection responsibilities.

Columbus O. W. L. Coffin

Taylor Ridge Ladies Aid Elects Officers At Meeting

Taylor Ridge Nov 15 The Ladies Aid Society met at the church with 11 members. Officers elected include President Mrs C M Anglin Vice President Mrs Evan Davis Secretary Mrs James Golding Treasurer Mrs P B Chalfant Devotional leader Mrs John Davis Flower committee chairs Mrs Herman Kempton Mrs Theo Heffkin Mrs Clarence Winn Next meeting set for Dec 7 at Mrs Carl Welling’s home. Several residents visited and hosted guests over the weekend.

Taylor Ridge Ladies Aid Society James Golding C. M. Anglin Evan Davis P. B. Chalfant John Davis Hermen Kempton Harry Sayre Theo Heffkin Clarence Winn Carl Welling Trimble Sam Wyatt Darence Becker Mary Dalton Akron Fred Heffkin Elmer Fink Mary Kathern Fink Evert Speakmen Ila Jean Betty Angus Chillicothe John Kempton Chester Davis Ava Dave Swartz Jacksonville B. W

Ohio Patrol Launches Multi State Teletype Link

The Ohio Highway Patrol installs a teletypewriter system linking Ohio with seven states including Pennsylvania and New York for rapid dispatch of police reports. Trial runs for 90 days with plans to make permanent if successful. system ties into northeastern circuit and extends to several cities for speed and inter-state crime suppression.

Ohio State Highway Patrol Messillon United States Pennsylvania New York Massachusetts Connecticut Rhode Island Delaware New Jersey New England

Logan births and deaths tallied in October report

In October Logan recorded nine deaths versus six births. Rural districts showed 24 births and 13 deaths. Logan births included sons to Francis J. Reid and Carl W. Larimer and daughters to Jwl Gees Sea Sherman Lures and George 8 East End Avenue near the hospital.

Logan Francis J. Reid Carl W. Larimer J Wl Gees Sherman Lures George

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Hornick Emma Hogcett Alvira Barcus Hollis Harbour Walnut Edwin Westfall Springfield D. Halley Guyda E. N. Leonard Floyd Stormont H. EB. Houck American Legionnaires Tabit Vinton Institute Makhiagh Licensi Jacobs Optometrist Vinton News Notes Prank Cox Aanaugu Zaleski Hiram College Hiram, C., College Kenneth I. Brown Greens Run Cavers Hens Miss Tillie BIBLE Chauncey Church Walburn Sumner Querie Lad Margaret Alcorn Oxford Preston’s Men’s Store Taylor Ridge Ladies Aid Society Ohio Highway Patrol Louisville Fort Wayne Pia Knoxville Tenn Mobile Bandit O. Wity I Merrell of Justice Sead East End Cline Sian Austin Poe Bone Pulvex Joh Pepsin Smith Bros Phillips Dubarry Agarex Po Vitalis Rei Hines Honey Almond Chamberlain’ S Hazel Chocolate Coven Cherries Carter's S. S Dewitt's Blackheads Astrin Dubarry Treatment Osmetic
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