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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1934

Page

5

Residents Sign for Mile of FERA Walks

Nov 22 report notes local homeowners registering for sidewalk reconstruction funded by FERA. lists residents and property owners along Fourth, Cedar, Third streets supporting new concrete walks and bricks, with many names attached to the effort.

Ipolis FERA Approjsewalk Daisy Abersold Powers Oppail Nora Miles Yaine Nellie Bell A. W. Pr. L. E. Smith James P John Fraley Shaw Ana Myers Charles Hangis William Ball H. B Myrtle Hanson Miss We J. 1 Richards Carl Myers William McKnight Geet She

No Wage Scale Set For NRS Employment

Gallipolis report shows no federal wage scale for private employers using National Re-employment Service labor. NRS director Wetherholt says wages are between employer and applicant, with no restrictions. FERA cooperates with NRS to verify work history for enrollees. 4500 on NRS records and 700 relief families averaging five people.

Gallipolis National Derry Wetherholt NRS Wetherholt FERA National Re-employment Service

Still a Miracle At Gallia Hotel Crash

Fritz Swigert, injured when his car sheared a parked truck and damaged Noel's Boarding House and the Gallia Hotel, is recovering at Holzer Hospital. Residents surveyed the wreck on Second Street and marveled at his escape from fatal injuries. A second report notes high wind delaying downtown lamp post touchups as leaves and dirt cling to fresh paint.

Gallipolis Fritz Swigert Noel Gallia Holzer Hospital Second Street Swigert

Local Marriage Licenses Issued in Gallipolis Area

Walter Cleland 23 Cheshire truck driver and Mae Howell 21 Cheshire daughter of Edward Howell were issued licenses. Virgil Roberts 26 Winchester mechanic and Garnet DeMent 26 Gallipolis native of Lawrence County were issued licenses in Gallipolis.

Gallipolis Walter Cleland Cheshire Mae Howell Edward Howell Virgil Roberts Winchester Ohio Garnet DeMent Lawrence County

Class Is Entertained At Carpenter Home

Gol den Circle Class met for its November gathering at Mrs. Howard Steward's home assisted by Mrs. Cassie Caster. Refreshments were served to a lengthy list of guests including Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Wood and families, Wade and Dale Nicholson, Rosalie Carr, Vivian Sheets, and others. The group will meet again at the church in December. Sunday visits included Amy Starkey and James from Chillicothe, Jessa Steward of Charleston, W. Va., and Mrs. Nichols of Athens with Mrs. W. E. Reeves. Continue reading for more social notes from Carpenter and nearby towns.

Harley Carr Rosalie Francis Nopp Vivian Sheets Howard Steward Steward Amy Starkey James Chillicothe Jessa Steward Charleston W. Va G. Nichols Athens Sam Scott Albany W. E. Reeves Shirley Howery Pomeroy Walter Hampton Guy C. Gorby Williams Syracuse Adeline Gorby Carpenter Emmet Starkey A. R. Caster Marion Swett

Glouster Bank Declares 10 Percent Dividend

D R Hunter liquidation agent for Glouster State Bank announced a ten percent dividend totaling over 46 000 dollars will be paid next week to depositors. This is the third dividend since the bank closed its doors and payments will be made around Tuesday upon presentation of claim certificates.

Glouster D. R. Hunter Glouster State Bank Hunter

Dresses and Meetings Highlight Local Daughters of St George

Glouster hosts Daughters of St George meeting with old fashioned costumes and prize contests won by Mary A Richards and Dena Morris. Readings by Etta Seiler and Kate Vaughn. Next gathering set for Dec 3 at Mary Johnstons home for a Christmas party.

Hollister Daughters of St. George Glouster

Loyal Women’s Class Meeting At Church of Christ

The Trimble Loyal Women’s Class met at the Church of Christ with president Mrs. Susan Heckman in charge. Prayer led by Rev G B Courtney. Readings by several members. Contests conducted by members producing prizes. Refreshments served to the Men’s class and guests, 16 members attended. Hymns sung by the Men’s class. December gathering planned at Mrs James Sawyer’s home.

Trimble Church of Christ Susan Heckman G. B. Courtney Courtney Sharp Addington Clark Sayer Gillespie Rainey Heckman Easler James Sawyer

David H Potter Dies in Akron Family Celebrates Life

Death of 83 year old David H Potter of Akron announced. He leaves daughters Mrs Ed Evans and Mrs Bertha Rhodes and sons Granville and John Potter. Wife and three children predeceased him. Funeral Friday at 2 PM with burial in Akron.

Jobs David H. Potter Akron Hocking Valley Ed Evans Bertha Rhodes Granville Potter John Potter

Study Club Meeting Details in Glouster

TRIMBLE Miss Merle Danford hosted the Progressive Study Club at her Glouster home with vice president Mrs Mae Dunnett in charge. Mrs Bertha Angie presented a paper on Barcelona and Valencia while Mrs Grace Bryson, a member, is improving at Grant Hospital Columbus. The November 30 meeting will be hosted by Mrs Sara Williams in Glouster.

Trimble Merle Danford Progressive Study Club Glouster Mae Dunnett Barcelona Valencia Bertha Angie Grace Bryson Grant Hospital Columbus Sara Williams

Hollister PTA Finance Committee Benefit Lunch

The Hollister Finance Committee of the Parent Teacher Association will host a benefit lunch Friday at noon. Soup sandwiches and pie will be served.

Hollister Hollister Parent Teacher Association

Miss Marie Hall Recovering After Two Surgeries

Mrs. Fred Hall visited Columbus with her daughter Marie at Grant Hospital for three weeks. Marie underwent two operations a master and skin graft and will stay with Dr. and Mrs. Quinn Dorgan until she can go home. Mr and Mrs Clyde McDaniels returned from Columbus where their son Paul had a mastoid operation at Grant Hospital.

Jacksonville Fred Hall Columbus Marie Grant Hospital Quinn Dorgan Clyde McDaniels Paul

Willing Worker Class Meeting Set by MBE Church

The Willing Worker Class of the MBE Church will meet Friday at 7 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Laura Gatchel.

Glouster M.be Laura Gatchel

Reverend Smith to Preach Friday at Concord Church

The Rev C P Smith of this city will preach at Concord Church Friday evening at 7 30 oclock. Those living near the church are invited to attend.

Glouster

J T Fall Festival Nets School 67 20

Trimble gross receipts at the J T High School Fall Festival totaled 67 20 with about 12 in expenses leaving a net of 55 20. The fund balance and 10 in reserve reduce indebtedness to about 80. Plans include a musical program with boxing and wrestling as a sideline. 250 to 300 attendees enjoyed wrestling, boxing, a battle royal, music and tap dancing along with bingo and fruit stands. Prizes included two globes and an electric lamp.

J-T Trimble Jonathan Rainey Edithe Wolfe Manual Arts Boys

Farewell Party for Todds in Haydenville

Haydenville notices report a farewell party Tuesday night for Mrs. Arthur Todd and family who leave for Amesville. Guests presented a bridge lamp. Mr Todd works in a mine near Amesville. Additional items mention visits, game trip to Columbus, Epworth League plans, and births in the community.

Haydenville Arthur Todd Amesville Todd

Coal Code Constraints Shape Gallia County Relief Projects

Gallia County FERA office tracks coal contracts winter clothing and school relief as priorities. The District 21 Code Authority has not approved local wagon mines for coal purchases due to noncompliance with NRA code. Eighty eight school shoes were distributed countywide to aid students facing winter distress.

Gallipolis FERA Gallia County George W. Haney District 21 Relief Department NRA

Special Observance At Trimble Church

Trimble Church of Christ holds Christian Education Day in the Church School Sunday at 9 30 with Miss Hazel Raber Mia Pearl Christman and the Young People’s choir leading and Thanksgiving featured. At 7 p m School Night presents M M Bryson on the school church relation to the school. The J T High School Glee Club directed by Dorothy Cosgrave performs “For the Beauty of the Earth” and other selections with Betty Johnson soloist.

Hazel Raber Mia Pearl Christman Young People’s M. M. Bryson J-T High School Glee Clil Misa Dorothy Cosgrave Betty Johnson West

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