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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1933

Page

8

Gallia County Teams Set 1933 34 Basketball Schedule

Gallia County high schools released the 1933 34 basketball calendar with six of seven teams opening Nov 28 and each side meeting twice before the county tournament in late February. Officials listed: P R Lyne Bob Diggins Victor Fowler Kenneth Frazier Gomer Jones Herbert Jones Howard Hardway.

Gallipolis Gallia H. B. Bradbury P. R. Lyne Bob Diggins Victor Fowler Kenneth Frazier Gomer Jones Herbert Jones Howard Hardway Vinton Cadmus Bidwell Cheshire Centerville Mercerville

Why Liquid Laxatives Are Back in Favor

An article extols liquid laxatives for gentle, adjustable relief suitable for children. It cites senna as the natural active ingredient and notes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a preferred liquid laxative available at drugstores. It asserts regular bowel movements in weeks with no kidney irritation.

Stormont Commissioned for Fourth Municipal Judge Term

Mayor A J Stormont received his commission from Governor George White to serve as municipal judge of Gallipolis for four years starting January 1, 1934. The election certificate was sent to the governor's office Monday. Stormont is Gallipolis first elected municipal judge and will handle city criminal cases and civil suits within city limits. The mayoral office will be abolished after December 31.

A. J. Stormont Gallipolis George White Stormont

Old Cap the hound dies in opening day hunting accident

Gallipolis reports a hunting incident on opening day where H. W. Dexter's 1 year old dog Old Cap was killed by George Gilmore as he shot at a frightened rabbit. The shot entered the dog's head and also wounded the rabbit. Dexter and Gilmore, once colleagues, were hunting together when the tragedy occurred.

Gallipolis Cap H. W. Dexter George Gilmore Libby Hotel Dexter Gilmore

Ghost Story Drama Presented by Gallia Academy Club

A Gallia Academy High School Dramatic Club assembly featured a short drama Ghost Story by Booth Tarkington. Cast included Anna Christine Holzer Carol Roberta Cornwell Mary Anna Louise Weaver Grace Frances Dawson maid Virginia Shahan George Ed Thompson Lynn Junior Betz Fred Willard Baker Tom Woody Brothers Floyd Claude Clark.

Gallipolis Booth Tarkington The Dramatic Club Gallia Academy High School Anna Christine Holzer Carol Roberta Cornwell Mary Anna Louise Weaver Grace Frances Dawson Maid Virginia Shahan George Ed Thompson Lynn Junior Betz Fred Willard Baker Tom Woody Brothers Floyd Claude Clark

Kill Kare Club Meets at Hotel Libby in Gallipolis

Meeting announced for November 17 at Hotel Libby Gallipolis with a 6 o clock luncheon and ecards. Reservations were made for 12 persons.

Libby Gallipolis Kill Kare Club Libby

River shipping work advances on Ohio Monongahela rivers

Inspections for winter shipping on the Ohio Monongahela and Allegheny Rivers begin in Pittsburgh with boiler checks on the Steamer Henry A Laughlin. Bids for Montgomery Dam construction open Dec 12. Coast guard boat production starts at Marietta plant, cost 248210 each.

Gallipolis Ohio Monongahela Allegheny Pittsburgh Henry A. Laughlin Harry Layfield Cincinnati Montgomery Ohio River United States Coast Guard Marietta Manufacturing Company Pt. Pleasant Coast Guard

Cold snap reduces arrests in Gallia County

With unusually cold weather this month crimes dwindle to misdemeanors. Four men remain in the Gallia County Jail today, down from a higher count earlier this week.

Gallipolis Gallia County

Burial Held For Gideon Smith At Son's Home

Gideon Smith 69 of near Kanauga, found dead Wednesday in a barn on his son Webber Smiths farm. Funeral services were held today at 1 p.m. at the son's home conducted by Rev. E C Zenz. Death due to heart trouble. Survived by wife and two daughters Mrs Denver Davis and Mrs Thad Gibeaut of Kanauga and the son. Born in Leon West Virginia, moved to Kanauga 32 years ago. Coroner J T Hanson reports prior stomach pain.

Gideon Smith Vinton Webber Smith E. C. Zenz J. T. Hanson Smith Leon W. Va Kanauga Denver Davis Thad Gibeaut

State inspector addresses Gallia high principals meeting

G B Reavis state high school inspector spoke to Gallia County high principals Thursday night at the county superintendent H B Bradbury's office. He has been inspecting high schools in the county this week.

Gallipolis G. B. Reavis Gallia County H. B. Bradbury Reavis

Styles in Gowns To Be Displayed

Gallipolis a pageant of brides will be presented by the Service Club at First Presbyterian Church on Monday. Seventeen local young women model 25 gowns spanning the past century with many heirloom pieces. Nuptial music will accompany the event.

Cordill Stee Dam 26 Dravo Construction Company Pittsburgh Eureka Gallipolis Service Club First Presbyterian Church

Fire units assist Middleport blaze with hospital aid

Fire Chief Walter Wise and Charles Weaver of the Ohio Hospital for Epileptics brought the institution’s pumper to Middleport at 4 PM yesterday to help combat the Covert Baking and Ice Company fire.

Middleport Gallipolis Walter Wise Charles Weaver Ohio Hospital

New Yorker Wins Ray Carpenter Loses Two Falls in Wrestling Match

Nick Bozinis of Elmira New York won two of three falls against Ray Carpenter of Lancaster in a light heavyweight bout at the Day and Night Garage Gallipolis. The third fall followed after 13 minutes, with Carpenter taking the first fall in about 22 minutes and Bozinis the second in 11 12 minutes. Bobby Pearce pinned Larry Straub in 14 minutes 10 seconds in the prelim. Tim Nolan of Columbus officiated. Joe Banaski, world champion in his class, is expected to meet Bozinis soon.

Ray Carpenter Gallipolis Nick Bozinis Elmira N. Y Lancaster Carpenter Bozinis Bobby Pearce Larry Straub Aquinas College Columbus Tim Nolan Joe Banaski

Sale of Tabit Company property set for December

Hollis C. Johnston assignee orders public auction of personal property and stock of the George A. Tabit Company in Gallipolis on December 13. Dry goods stock appraised at $4,000. Isaac Smith's will admitted to probate and record in probate court.

Gallipolis George A. Tabit Company Hollis C. Johnston Isaac Smith

Athens residents recover after hospital operations

Gallipolis dispatch reports Mrs. E G Silvas of Athens recovering satisfactorily after an operation at Holzer Hospital. George H Evans of Athens underwent an operation at the same hospital on Thursday.

Gallipolis E. G. Silvas Athens Holzer Hospital George H. Evans

Sunday Services Gallia Pastors To Speak In Churches

Gallipolis reports Sunday sermons and lectures at several churches. Rev W W Duff of First Presbyterian chooses Beacon Lights for morning service and Wells of Hope for evening. Rev Jacob Peltz from Chicago delivers three lectures at First Baptist on The Story of the Jews, The Miracle of the Centuries, and The Christian's Attitude Toward World Wide Missions, continuing through the week. Rev H H Wilbur of Grace M E preaches The Word of Power in morning and Progressive Discipleship in evening. Junior sermons titled Land on the Rails and The Nail Hole complete the program.

Gallipolis Beacon Lights W. W. Duff First Presbyterian Church Jacob Peltz Chicago First Baptist Church Peltz H. H. Wilbur Grace M. E. Church

Young Presbyterians from Gallipolis plan Athens meeting

About a dozen youths from First Presbyterian Church Gallipolis will attend a district meeting of Athens Presbytery at First Presbyterian Church Athens Sunday afternoon. Rev W W Duff is on a four man planning committee and will lead the opening devotional. In Marietta Athens high school football game Sarah Robinson and Frank Christ officiate today in Marietta.

Gallipolis First Sarah Robinson Frank Ghrist Marietta-Athens

Winter visit notes for McCormick and Robinson families

Mr. and Mrs. Walter McCormick left for Salisbury Maryland on Wednesday to spend the winter with Mr. and Mrs. John Kuhn. Mrs. W A Robinson is visiting her daughter Mrs Howe McCormick and her family at Butler Pennsylvania.

Mrs Walter McCormick Salisbury John Kuhn W. A. Robinson Howe McCormick Butler, Pa

Three More Get Jobs On Eureka Dam Project

Three additional men from Gallia County gained work on the lock project for the proposed Eureka super-dam in the Ohio River. B. Lewis Jones, re employment director for Gallia County, reported the change on Thursday.

Gallia County Eureka Ohio River B. Lewis Jones

Chili con carne recipe from Mrs McKinstry

Mrs Richard McKinstry of 124 Morris Avenue shares a chili con carne recipe. Brown 1 lb ground round steak with a Bermuda onion, add 1 large can tomatoes and chili powder, simmer an hour, then add kidney beans and cook ten more minutes. Serves six.

Annalea Wilder Richard McKinstry Morris Avenue

Homemaker's Questions on Teaching Good Food Habits

A nutrition specialist from Ohio State University says school lunch can teach good eating habits. Emphasizes slow eating at a regular time, table manners, and conversation. Students help prepare and serve hot meals to learn responsibility and cleanliness.

Bapert Lelia C. Ogie Ohio State University

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