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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1932

Page

3

Steamer Suwanee Is Total Loss Near Patterson La

Gallipolis reports the Steamer Suwanee, a Standard Oil towboat built of wood, burned near Patterson LA on Bayou Teche. It will be a total loss, following another steel towboat fire in the same Standard fleet.

Gallipolis Suwanee Patterson Bayou Teche Standard Oil Company Standard Company Williams Cypress Company Standard Mississippi John A. Wood Pittsburgh Louisville New Orleans Pittsburgh Coal Company Baton Rouge Wood Ohio River Sprague Monongahela H. D. Williams Carnegie Steel Company

Two Endorsed for Vehicle Registrar in Gallia County

The Gallia County Republican Executive Committee endorsed Mrs Irene Keeler for deputy registrar and Earl Moore for the post after multiple ballots. Moore also won the Republican Central Committee nomination by one vote over Keeler, with both endorsements sent to Secretary of State Clarence J Brown for appointment consideration as license sales begin December 1.

Gallipolis Gallia County Republican Executive Committee Irene Keeler Fred Milliser Keeler Earl Moore Fred Payne Republican Central Committee Moore Clarence J. Brown Mra Doris Wheeler

Football Banquet Moves Ahead of Thanksgiving Game

Gallia Academy and Point Pleasant High School football banquet set for Tuesday night November 22 at 6 at the Presbyterian Church in Point Pleasant. About 50 attendees from both cities including players managers and coaches, with short addresses by city representatives and community club committee members coordinating the event.

Gallipolis Gallia Academy Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church Dan Thomas Stanley Huntington J. P. Haskins Gallia Community Club J. W McAlpin John Hutchinson

License sales to exceed last year's Gallia County total

Gallia County license sales are predicted to surpass last year with 374 licenses sold since January, against 407 in 1931. By September 30, 1931, 238 licenses had been issued, and Henrietta Cherrington is noted as the only woman purchaser at the clerk's office this season.

Gallipolis Gallia County Margaret McCormick Henrietta Cherrington H. W. Cherrington

McCormick Starts Barn Project Near Gallipolis Farm

Robert McCormick began erecting a barn at his Route 1 farm west of Gallipolis. The new structure will be built near his fruit stand on the property.

Gallipolis Robert McCormick Route 1

Dismissal of Firearm Charge Against Rex Frost

Charges against Rex Frost for pointing firearms at a night street merchant, in Gallipolis upper city, were dismissed by Mayor A. J. Stormont for want of prosecution.

Gallipolis Rex Frost St Roe A. J. Stormont

Gallia Academy Sets Start Dates For Basketball

Gallia Academy coaches announce first boys practice for November 20 under Coach John Lutz after a prospects meeting. Changes to rules and the basketball program were reviewed. Girls practice begins next week.

Gallipolis Gallia Academy John Lutz

Auto strikes White Greenhouse causing window damage

A car skidded in the rain and struck the front of the White Greenhouse office on Garfield Avenue, shattering several large front windows. No injuries reported.

Gallipolis Garfield Avenue

Home Economics Teachers Hold First Gallia County Meeting

Home economics teachers from Gallia County districts gathered at E. W. Edwards residence for their first meeting of the year in Gallipolis. Miss Marjorie Volimar from Rio Grande led the officer election last year as executive.

Gallipolis Gallia County E. W. Edwards Marjorie Volimar Rio Grande

Local Coffee Shop Moves to 320 Second Ave

Gallipolis. The Gallipolis Coffee Shop run by Nick Maniskas moved from the Clendennin Hotel to 320 Second Avenue, the former Democratic headquarters, yesterday.

Gallipolis Nick Maniskas Clendennin Hotel Second Avenue Democratic

Local Hospital Admissions and Discharges Report

Mrs. Harry Smith of Pomeroy was admitted to Holzer Hospital for treatment. Discharges include Richard Tipton of Gallipolis after an accident, Frances Stewart of Ironton after an operation, and several others from Bisden McArthur Waterloo Bidwell Vin ton Minersville and Gallipolis for treatments or operations.

Gallipolis Harry Smith Pomeroy Holzer Hospital Richard Tipton Ralston Johnston Bisden T. EB. Nicholas McArthur Frances Stewart Ironton F.S. Miller Waterloo C. E. Smith Bidwell E. O. Russell Vinton Linnie Russell Minersville Robert Harrison, Jr

William A. Ohley Dies Former West Virginia Secretary

William A. Ohley, 74, of Charleston and a coal man, former secretary of state of West Virginia, died Tuesday at his home after an eight month illness. He was a brother-in-law of W. B. Downtain of Gallipolis. Funeral services were held today.

W. A. Ohley Gallipolis William A. Ohley Charleston West Virginia W. &. Downtain

Six Arab Language Newspapers Now Published in New York

Six newspapers printed in modern Arabic are published in New York. The outlets represent a growing media presence in the city, offering diverse coverage for Arabic speaking communities and broader audiences.

New York

Red Cross To Ward Off Cold With Kids Wear

Gallia County Chapter led by Mrs C C Richards places orders for children’s clothing with the American Red Cross this week. A shipment including overalls stockings underwear and sweaters is expected within three weeks as cloth received earlier is turned into garments in each township for needy cases.

Gallipolis American Red Cross C. C. Richards Gallia County

Rally Day services and revival meetings at local churches

Sunday Schools in Tuppers Plains and Lottridge plan Rally Day events with 9:30 a.m. sessions and 2:30 p.m. programs led by Rev. D Vause Snyder. revival meetings start Tuesday in Silver Ridge U B Church led by the same pastor with Mrs. Snyder assisting. Various community notices follow including visits, moves, and a Junior Play.

Tuppers Plaine A. B Bertie Barr D. Vause Snyder Sliver Ridge Helen Cole Athens Kenneth Christy Parkersburg Christy I. C. Chapman Elva Dean Nelia Parr East Shade Nettie Stewart Ed Sheets Hoffman Place Newland John Alden Orange Lena Schreiber Long Bottom Carl Parker Carrie Gainer J. Earl Snively McBride Cincinnati Ada, O John Nelio Parr Charlies Sommer Argii Kirkhart Arthur Shamway

Expect Higher Price for All Grain Soon

The grain trade expects a market advance with wheat showing a recovery from previous lows. Southwest dry weather signals a smaller next year’s winter wheat crop, while corn prices rise but remain below profitable levels for farmers to move the crop to market. The industry consensus holds producers must receive at least 25 cents per bushel for corn. The new Manchurian government bans child marriages.

Columbus M R R. Maney Ohio Farm Bureau Grain Department

Eight Chauncey Gridders To Play Last Game Friday

Chauncey Blue Devils face Buchtel in the final high school game for eight veterans including Guerra Smith Nye Shafer and Daugherty. Chauncey seeks to extend a nine game win streak and avenge last year’s losses to Buchtel with many key seniors stepping up.

Chauncey Gridders Chauncey Chauncey Blue Devils Buchtel Guerra Smith Nye Shafer Theen Daugherty Chauncey School Dew Gardner Theisen Rankin EB. Kollister B. Kolltister Tracy McCafferty Brown Stalder Sweeney Stewart Blue Devils Buchte Buchtel Uriddere

Mrs Daft Dies After Long Illness In Baltimore Ohio

Mrs J C Daft aged 71 longtime Millfield resident died Wednesday morning at her Baltimore Ohio home after a tongi ness. She leaves two children, her sister Mrs Lottie Cannon Greene Run, and two brothers. She was aunt of Herbert Mingus Millfield and Dew Cannon Greene Thun with other relatives in the area.

Chauncey J. C. Daft Lottie Cannon Greene Run Millfield Baltimore Ohio Herbert Mingus Dew Cannon Greene

Funeral Services Held Today for George P Schwartz

Funeral services were held in Columbus for George P Schwartz 32 who died in Mount Carmel Hospital after an accident. He leaves his wife and three children, his mother Mrs Rose Schwartz, and other relatives. Millington Chauncey and relatives attend the service.

Cmauncey Nev Columbus George P. Schwartz Mount Carmel Aye Age Schwarts Mia Frank Millington Chauncey Merding Columbuse Fa Rose Schwarts Millington Gone Wilford Jack

Rally and conference at Glouster M E Church

The Epworth League and M E youth groups from Millfield Jacksonville Trimeple and Glouster attended a pariah rally and quarterly conference at the Glouster M E Church. A 5 PM potluck supper followed in the church basement. A joint meeting of leagues was led by Miss Mary Frances Carpenter with talks on China and Youth Movement in China. Dr O B McClure preached at 7 PM and a combined choir led by Frank Batterson performed. Attending Millfield included Maurietta Chadwell Grace Stace Lucille Robinette Kathryn Gillespie May Howard Dorothy Gillespie Orie Chadwell Brncet Howard Woodrow Mimpeon Charence Tracy Glenn Lemons Eben Gillespie.

Chauncey Millfield M. EE. Echo Glouster M. BE Jacksonville Trimeple Mary Frances Carpenter Giouster China Kathryn Gillespie May Howard Dorothy Gillespie Orie Chadwell Brncet Howard Woodrow Mimpeon Charence Tracy Glenn Lemons Mr. Eben Gillespie

Estimated 4000 Divorce Suits Expected in Bingland This Year

The report projects more than four thousand divorce cases to be filed in Bingland during the year, signaling rising family law activity in the region.

II Ja Bingland

Game Wardens Must Be Obeyed in Ohio

Ohio State Conservation Commissioner W H Reinhart warned sportmen that interfering with game protectors is costly. He noted the penalty for resisting or refusing to accompany a game protector ranges from 100 dollars to ten years in prison. The warning followed three Columbus men fined one dollar and costs after leveling guns at Game Protector Clarence Francie who was inspecting their licenses and game bags.

Columbus W. MH. Reinhart Ohio Sportemen Clay B. Harmen Bureau of Law Enforcement Conservation Division Costa Clarence Francie Civeleville Pickaway County

Average Load Carried by an Adult Elephant

The article notes the typical carrying capacity of an adult elephant, estimating a load suited to its size and strength. It explains how weight distribution on the back affects balance and mobility, with practical considerations for handling and transport.

Athens County Road Program Delayed by Weather

Inclement weather slows Athens County road work delaying completion by another week. One and one quarter miles of State Route MM between Jerseyville and Choyertiten proceed as dry days return. Surface work on Town House Road in Bern Township and Emmett Parker Road in Alexandria Township continues with grading and surfacing underway in several townships.

al County Aiter Wilson Chading Jerseyville Lodi Meige County Town House Bern Township Emmett Parker Alexandag Township Carthage Township

Mrs N Harvey Hosts Past Chiefs Club Event

Chauncey residents report Mrs N Harvey of Ellis Avenue will host tonight for the Past Chiefs Club of Pleasant View Temple. Members include the Pythian Blisters and Chauncey figures. The evening features the Great Western railway in Wales.

Chauncey

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Carnegie Steel Co William G. Clyde J. D. Ayres Union Line St. Louis Ayres St Louis Memphis Cairo Sam Craig John L. Kerr Union American and Campbell Lines Jones & Laughlin Company McConnell Dward McConnell Huntington W. Va Mound Hill Pea Rider Reavis Board of Education Olive-Orange Olive-Orange High School Basketbal Stewart High School Tuppers Plains Stewart-Tuppers Plains Racine Rutland Cheater-Tuppers Plains Chester Harrisonville Tuppers Plaine Eleetioen Baume Ben Ben-Gay Engii Paramount Cross Bros W. Union Exide Batteries Quaker State Biedel - Mead Dial Fuppers Plains Glouster Meeting Homer Johnson Andrew Jackson American Legion Drum Corpse Jackson Mr Jackson Mra Jackson Margaret Marie Margaret Phillips Philadelphia America Christy Mathewson U. & Air Corpse Hhe Station Shanghai Mathewson Salem New York Orchard Farm Jor Ridge Redtown Township Jobo Mead Great Western’ Railway Wale Cous Wong Colle RC Reaah Fox Wet Oa Wen Into the Valley OF DEATH John Charlton Light Brigade Balaklava Wek Ee Iy
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