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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1933

Page

10

The Majestic Showcases Ed Wynn on Talking Screen

Athens theatergoers can see Ed Wynn in The Chief at the Majestic with Dorothy Mackaill opposite. The film, from Metromayer studios, follows a Bowery boy's rise to fame as a humorous radio star, with solid support from Charles Sale and William Boyd.

Majestic Ed Wynn Ohio Joan Blondell Court Peggy Shannon Athens Eden Majestic Theater Wynn America Iete Radio Carvetre Methdwyn-Mayer Californ Dorothy Mackaill Charles Chie Sale William

Marriage License Issued in Gallipolis for Wickline Petrie Couple

A marriage license was issued Saturday by Judge J. S Clark to Wendell Wickline a 24 year old farmer of Jackson and Audrey Petrie 21 daughter of J E Meorie of Rio Grande.

Gallipolis J. S&s Clark Wendell Wickline Farmer Jackson Audrey Petrie J. EB. Meorie Rho Grande

Snowfork Creek Job Approved and County CWA Pay

Logan report notes about four thousand dollars paid to Hocking County CWA workers for the first four days of last week. Disbursing officer Melvin Heft and administrator Chester Miller delivered vouchers across the county for roughly six hundred participants, many new to payroll. Orla Wolfe says Snowfork Creek improvement at Murray City approved, with 30 workers to start today. several other projects submitted and awaiting action.

Logan CWA Hocking County Melvin Heft Chester Miller Orla Wolfe Columbus Murray City

Re married Couple In Divorce Action

Logan Nov 27 Jen nie Fauble sues for divorce from Christopher Fauble citing cruelty and neglect. They first wed Oct 4 1899, divorced Aug 30, remarried June 192? She alleges he left home Feb 1 this year and has not returned nights. She seeks alimony custody and a temporary restraining order.

Rev M J Webber Speaks on Recreational Side of Ministry

Dayton author Rev M J Webber spoke at Rockbridge United Brethren Church to men and boys during a Saturday night service and again at the Sunday School hour. He wrote a book on the recreational side of religious work.

Logan M. J. Webber Dayton Rockbridge

Snowstorm Delays Traffic in Logan Heaviest of Year

Logan reports a Sunday snowstorm as the heaviest of the year, with moderate temperatures limiting accumulation and leaving Main Street nearly deserted. Cars were scarce and streets treacherous, while residents prepared for the Ohio Wesleyan game in Athens the next day.

Logan Main Street

Logan student claims one and one half siblings

Logan High School instructors collected test answers last week and a male student led with an unusual reply to how many brothers and sisters he has. He answered one and one half, explaining he has a brother and a half sister, which made the answer correct.

Logan Logan High School

Logan Masons Elect And Install Officers

Logan Chapter No. 175, Royal and Select Masons, named officers at its annual meeting on Friday. C. E. Allen was chosen as high priest succeeding Rastus E. Allen. staff includes Neal Shaw as king, Ross Adcock ascribe, and others. Installation followed with Rolland Bright in charge and Don Bort marshal.

Co. BE. Allen Logan Royal and Select Masons C. E. Allen Rastus E. Allen Neal Shaw Ross Adcock Ascribe Lewis Price C. W. Dollmatsch Sojourner Sam Smith Royal Arch O. O. Stephenson J. V Shaw C. E. Lyke Harry L. Smith Mack E. Mount Charles Kleinschmidt Rolland Bright Don 8. Bort J. W. Woodard Don Bort Lynch

Wonns Are Honored On 60th Anniversary

LOGAN, Nov. 27 Despite a snow storm scores of neighbors and friends visited the home of Mr and Mrs J W Wonn on Third Street to honor their 60th wedding anniversary A family dinner was held earlier at the home of Mr and Mrs George Wonn Attending were Mr and Mrs Merritt Wonn and others with Mr and Mrs J R Harvey Athens and I C Reasoner Columbus among out of town guests

Logan J. W. Wonn Third Street George Wonn Merritt Wonn Lucille Price Ironton Frances Wertz Pleasantville Mary Frances Wonn J. H. Wonn Charlies Wonn J. R. Harvey Athens I. C. Reasoner Columbus

Golden Wand Out West End School Paper Debuts

Logan notes the West End school paper Golden Wand appeared late in the week with staff including editor Jean Amerine and critics Jean Weltner Dorothy Wardwell. A joke column relates a sixth grader sending money for clothes salt by C O D to an out of town firm.

Union Furnace Nets 20 to 5 Victory in County Clash

Friday’s county league basketball results from Rockbridge show Union Furnace boys winning 20 to 5 over Starr Township. Rockbridge girls toppled Starr Township 50 to 18. Carbon Hill beat Gibisonville 20 to 10 in the second-team clash.

Logan Union Furnace Rockbridge Starr Township Carbon Hill Gibisonville

Hopeful Band of United Brethren Sunday School Meets at Powers Home

The Hopeful Band gathered Thursday night at Miss Manon Powers home on Warner Avenue after a brief business session. A social hour followed with games and contests. Mrs. S. T. Lyke attended as a guest and lunch was served by the hostess and Miss Gladys Walters.

Logan United Brethren Sunday School Manon Powers Warner Avenue S. T. Lyke Gladys Walters

Logan Gridders Prepare For Nelsonville Rivalry

Logan High School football, with three Southeastern Ohio League wins, heads to Thanksgiving Day clash at Nelsonville as seniors look to prove their mettle. Weather may force indoor practice. coach Longley plans to field seniors for the final game.

Logan Nelsonville Logan High Longley Sreghounds Gallipolis

Hardware shortages hit Gallipolis CWA projects

County officials ordered heavy purchases of working equipment for CWA projects starting Tuesday. Gallipolis hardware stores report a dearth of picks shovels mattocks axes and crowbars and were forced to reorder to replenish stocks. Projects approved call for hand labor.

Gallipolis CWA

Body of Ivan Persinger Still Not Recovered

The body of Ivan Persinger 28 of Raymond City West Virginia a deckhand on the Steamer Otto Marmet remains missing after drowning in the Ohio River when he walked off the Marmets tow between Gallipolis Island head and the Acme Boiler Shop corner. Muddy river water from a river rise complicates efforts to sight the body with weekend expectations noted.

Gallipolis Ivan Persinger Raymond City W. Va Otto Marmet Ohio River Gallipolis Island Acme

Dredgeboat Burgess Launched at Pt Pleasant on Ohio River

Gallipolis reports the dredge Burgess second of two $500 000 dredges built by Marietta Manufacturing for US service on the lower Mississippi River was launched Saturday at 2 pm from Pt Pleasant Ohio River marine ways. The event drew hundreds from Ohio and West Virginia and Burgess weighs about 2000 tons, joining the General Jadwin in heavy vessel status.

Gallipolis Burgess Marietta Manufacturing Company Pt. Pleasant United States Service Mississippi River Ohio River Ohio West Virginia General Jadwin

Manion Rites Held at St Peter's Church

Funeral services for Mrs. Isabelle Manion were held at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Gallipolis with burial in Mound Hill Cemetery. She died in Columbus after a brief illness. she was the daughter of William and Mrs. Shober and was married to John W. Manion in 1889. Survived by a daughter, Mrs. Bryan Sandies.

Gallipolis Isabelle Manion Columbus St. Peter's Episcopal Church Mound Hill Cemetery Manion William Shober Shober A. K. Merriman Isabelle Shober John W. Manion Newark Bryan Sandies

Attendees Fish for Football in Ohio State and Ohio U Games

County Treasurer FE Myers Paul Myers Virginia Lynch Sarabeth Shaw Mr and Mrs Art Phillips and Margaret Yeanger attended the Ohio State University versus Illinois game in Columbus on Saturday. Also at the Ohio University versus Ohio Wesleyan game in Athens were J E Halliday L L Stone Harry Miller Shiers Jones Selwyn White Frank Haskins Casby Meadows Jr Dorothy Burnette Garnet Smith.

Gallipolis FE. E. Myers Paul Myers Virginia Lynch Sarabeth Shaw Art Phillips Margaret Yeanger Ohio State University of Illinois Columbus Ohio University-Ohio Wesleyan Athens J. E. Halliday L. L. Stone Harry Miller Shiers Jones Selwyn White Frank Haskins Casby Meadows, Jr Dorothy Burnette Garnet Smith

Holzer Girl Injured Playing Gym Volleyball

Christine Holzer daughter of Dr and Mrs C E Holzer broke a small finger on her left hand during a Gallia Academy High School gym volleyball class on Thursday in Gallipolis Nov 27.

Gallipolis Christine Holzer C. E. Holzer Gallia Academy High School

Eye Removed After Auto Accident In Gallipolis

Mrs. Denzill Smith of Pt. Pleasant underwent removal of the right eye at Holzer Hospital after an automobile accident last week. Paul Androp, seven, son of Dr. and Mrs. Serge Androp, was reported improved Sunday night.

Gallipolis Denzill Smith Pt. Pleasant Holzer Hospital Paul Androp Serge Androp

River snow delays Ohio river traffic and theft case in Gallipolis

Heavy snowstorms slowed river traffic as the Ohio River rose to 13 feet in Gallipolis with further increases possible from Allegheny snowfall and rain. Steamer Julius Fleishman carried empty barges from Cincinnati to Kanawha mines, while Towboat Martha headed to Ironton with cement for Kanawha dam work. Clair Spires of Gallipolis pled guilty to stealing two musical instruments and a shotgun from his uncle, Chauncey Spires, with bond set at 1000 dollars and custody after failing to post bail.

Gallipolis Ohio Kanawha Ohio River Allegheny Mountains Upper Julius Fleishman Cincinnati Kanawha River Martha Dravo Construction Company Ironton Clair Spires Justice of Peace Fred Milliser Chauncey Spires Gallia County Spires Meigs County

Doctor Bing Improves After Abdominal Operation

Continued improvement in the condition of Dr. H. Bing was reported at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis where he underwent an abdominal operation on November 17. He is much improved but not allowed visitors except immediate family.

Gallipolis H. Bing Holzer Hospital Bing

Farmer Albert Mossbarger Held in Shooting of Wife near Gallia Furnace

Gallia County deputies questioned Albert Mossbarger 32 after his estranged wife Mary 24 was shot in the shoulder near their new log cabin. Mossbarger, arrested by Sheriff Hatfield and Deputy Gates, allegedly fired as Mary attempted to flee. Witnesses include Miss Anna Staten and Edgar Williams along with Cecil Corburn.

Gallipolis Albert Mossbarger Gallia Furnace Gallia County Mary Mossbarger Mossparger Elmer Hatfield Howard V. Gates Anna Staten Rose Adams Edgar Williams Cecil Corburn Oak Hill Silver Moon Dance Hals Wellston Miss Staten Williams Hatfield Silver Moon

Blue Devil Primed For Big Bi This Thursday Game

Coaches emphasize a key Turkey Day clash as Black Ducks and Gallipolis seek a season turning win. The 1932 matchup ended in a 7 7 tie, with both teams holding four losses and five wins, and strong form expected for the latest tilt.

Turkey Day Gallipolis Com Noy Focuj

Unscrambling Digestive Ailments with Olive Tablets

A short medical note argues to treat the root stomach causes rather than patches. It claims Dr Edwards Clive arouses the liver to improve digestion, noting symptoms like bad taste, poor appetite, and bloating. It promotes Olive Tablets as a vegetable remedy from druggists.

Edwards Clive Edwards

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