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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1935

Page

7

From Classes Pupils Stricken Amid Diphtheria Scare

Gallia County schools consider action as multiple cases of diphtheria and scarlet fever emerge in Wellston area. Officials close Harrison Rural School after health exam notes possible spread. county health commis sioner says recoveries may occur if no new cases appear. Funeral services held for Mrs. Julia Wellston resident linked to local family.

Columbus Kentucky Ruth Dewitt C. W. Frye County Jones Gallia County Ans Harrison Rural Jones F. W. Ty Ein Williams Hollows

Missionary Societies To Meet in Gallipolis

Eighty members from the Athens Presbyterial will gather at First Presbyterian Church Gallipolis Monday with Miss Garnette Lupton in charge. Delegates from Pomeroy Middleport and Athens will attend the 10 am conference with a 2 pm session, lunch served by the Service Club. Speakers include Miss Blanche Riley of Dillonvale and Miss Irene McDowell of Deanville.

Gallipolis Athens Blanche Riley Dillondale Irene McDowell Deanville J. E. Barker J. H. Eccles Albany Spiritual Life Group

Luckoff Store Robbery Reported in Gallipolis

Goods valued at 127.18 were stolen from the Luckoff Store on Second Street by unknown thieves Wednesday night entry made through a skylight the thief left by a rear window. Items stolen include slips coats hose shoes and ladies shoes. John Yeager John Montgomery and Ed Summers were fined 10 and costs for intoxication in Municipal Court.

Gallipolis Luckoff Second Street Max Finberg John Yeager Lawrence County John Montgomery Braden Ed Summers

Gallipolis Personal Notes Move and College News

Dr E Holzer returns from Haverford Pa where son Charles injured hand in football. Misses Sara Louise Scott and Mary Jean Howell go to Columbus for the football game. Anna Louise Weaver pledges Alpha Delta Pi at Ohio University Athens. sister Helma Weaver also a member. Mrs Ellis Halley and daughter of Columbus stay here. William Cain of Uniontown Pa becomes assistant manager at G C Murphy store.

Gallipolis E. Holzer Charles Haverford Sara Louise Scott Mary Jean Howell Columbus Anna Louise Weaver Charles Weaver Alpha Delta Pi Sorority Ohio University Athens Helma Weaver Ellis Halley William Cain Uniontown G. C. Murphy and Company

Gallia County CCC enlists local boys for training camps

Gallia County youths join the Civilian Conservation Corps for training this week. Those headed to Fort Knox include Glen Angel, Robert Clark, Lawrence Dickey, Charles Ferris, Clarence Fillinger, George Love, Ray Moore, Albert Neal, Frank McClintock, Max McGhee, Roy Skidmore, Clarence Shafer, Fred Thorne, Woodrow Wallace, Earl Watson, and Raymond Wells. Colored youths bound for a camp near Ironton are Robert Cousins, Harold Howell, Carl Lewig, and Elmer Harris.

Gallipolis Gallia County Civilian Conservation Corps Fort Knox Glen Angel Robert Clark Lawrence Dickey Charles Ferris Clarence Fillinger George Love Ray Moore Albert Neal Frank McClintock Max McGhee Roy Skidmore Clarence Shafer Fred Thorne Woodrow Wallace Earl Watson Raymond Wells Ironton Robert Cousins Harold Howell Carl Lewig Elmer Harris

Housing Authority at Festival Hears Queries

At the Fall Festival booth in Gallipolis M. E. Corotis of the Federal Housing Administration answered questions about new homes in Gallia County and repairs to other buildings. Twenty eight homes are under construction. Local banks agreed to cooperate with the FHA program. The other item notes Joe Clark, 73, of Adamaville, suffered a stroke at Bert Cal's home, rendering him speechless.

Gallipolis M. E. Corotis Federal Housing Administration Gallia County Corous Plymale- Wagner Company Commercial and Savings Bank Ohio Valley Bank Joe Clark Adamaville Bert Cal

Shades of Old West Girl Rustlers Now

Wisconsin Rapids Wisconsin officials searched for women rustlers after prints in a pasture led to the theft of two Guernsey heifers. The cattle were butchered and dressed before removal from the field.

Wisconsin Rapids Wis Wood Portage County

Degree to Practice Glouster at Marcellite Rebekah Lodge

Rebekah degree practice to be held at a regular Marcellite lodge meeting Saturday night. Good attendance urged. Note mentions the Mormon Temple in Salt Lake City took 40 years to build.

Glouster Rebekah Marcellite Rebekah Lodge Salt Lake City

Fire Prevention Topics Highlight Grade School Assembly

The first assembly of the term at the elementary juncey schools featured songs and plays about fire safety. Students presented numbers including Autumn Dream and The Hoptoad Dance, with talks by Lois Ann Shafer and Wanda Auncey Man. The event was led by Mrs. Chris Saye and the student council.

Victor Tucks Dale Kirkendall W Bridgewater Joe Stalder Ted Chris Betty Billy

Mas uerade In honor of Mr. and bride and groom of the Grange

In a small community event tribute is paid to the couple from Grange No 1830 with an organized celebration and response from attendees. An informal program follows with promised festivities and local participation.

Friendship Bible Class Holds October Meeting

CHAUNCEY The Friendship Bible Class of Chauncey Church of Christ met at the home of Mrs. Christine Brown. Andrew Simpkins led. Reena Simpkins gave devotions. An attendance contest for ten weeks was approved with red and blue divisions led by Mrs. Freda Smart and Mr. Simpkins.

Chauncey Friendship Bible Chauncey Church of Christ Christine Brown Andrew Simpkins Reena Simpkins Simpkins Freda Smart Greens Gladys Pickering Pickering Sarah Thomas Eleanor Close Neal Tippett Gilbert Courtney Dee Daugherty Kathryn McDaniel Shirley Thomas Beatrice Theisen Minnette Theisen Mary Stalder Lucille Rivers Alice Dew Marjorie Thomas Elizabeth Close Jessie Fiske Ruth Fiske Mary Ferrer W. D. Hines Charles Bradfield James Rankin Clifford Shafer Oscar Omen Neil Tippett

Chauncey Church of Christ Announces Sunday Services

Services Sunday October 13 at Chauncey Church of Christ begin with Bible School at 9 30 a m followed by Communion and morning worship at 10 30 led by Betty Jane Courtney Pastor Rev Gilbert Courtney will lead 730 p m sermon and will preach at Trimble Church of Christ Sunday morning

Chauncey Chauncey Church of Christ Betty Jane Courtney Gilbert Courtney Trimble Church of Christ

Radio Stars To Sing at Church

CHAUNCEY The Old Time Religion Radio Singers will perform at the Church of the Nazarene The Plains on Sunday Oct 13. They sing at 9 30 a m Sunday School and in the morning service. The Athens County Union Class meets at 2 p m in the high school auditorium with the singers. Public invited.

Chauncey Church of the Nazarene the Plains Drill H. Goff Drell H. Goff Athens County Union Nazarene Young People’s Society Dollie Cunningham

Woman Confesses Murder in Baldwin Case

Alleged confession ties Everett C. Applegate and the woman to poisoning Mrs. Mary Creighton. The Creightons and Applegates lived at Baldwin and Mineola, with claims of improper relations involving 15 year old Ruth Creighton.

Everett C. Applegate Mary Creighton Mineola I. I Creightons Applegates Baldwin L. L Ruth Creighton

Spain fears trade loss over Italy sanctions

Madrid dispatches report Spain will seek commercial compensation if trade is harmed by economic sanctions on Italy. Salvador De Madariaga conferred with Premier Laval and Anthony Eden, noting tariff war with France and suspended negotiations for a British trade treaty.

Madrid Geneva Spain Italy Salvador de Madariago Premier Laval France Anthony Eden Great Britain Spein

Fifteen Mines Operating In Chauncey Area

Fifteen mines are in operation today in Chauncey with workers at Kimberly Carbondale Salem Hollow Chauncey Hocking Luh rig Poston No 6 Lick Run Ohio No 1 No 255 No 10X No 219 No 267 No 9 and No 24.

Chauncey Kimberly Carbondale Salem Hollow Hocking Luhrig Poston No Lick Run Ohio

Home-Coming Rally Day Planned at Glouster Church

Preparations finished for the Church of Christ Home-Coming and Rally Day in Glouster Sunday. The repaired church will host Bible School, music, and sermons by Rev. David P. Morris on The Inheritance of a Christian. A basket dinner follows and Lord's Supper will be observed for shut-ins. Revival services start Monday at 7 30 pm with Rev. R F Strickler speaking on six topics.

Church of Christ David P. Morris R. F. Strickler Nelsonville Church

Mother Dies After Childbirth in Hunterdon

Mrs Eldon Daugherty aged 28 died at her Hunterdon home at 3 am from complications after delivering a baby two weeks ago. She leaves husband and four children Lula Mae Donna Eileen Anna Lou and Delilah Jean plus sister Mrs P T Bechtel and brother Harold Jewell of Elkhart Indiana. Funeral plans not set. Some Indians scalped foes long before white men arrived.

Glouster Eldon Daugherty Hunterdon Lula Mae Donna Eileen Anna Lou Delilah Jean P. T. Bechtel Harold Jewell Route 5 Elkhart Ind

Mrs Harold Dies Here After Weeklong Illness

Mrs Magdelena Harold 83 died Thursday at 4 pm at the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs William Wolf after a week of illness. Born in Germany May 27 1852 she came to the United States in 1877 and lived with her children since Herman Harold her husband and three children predeceased her. Survived by seven children 52 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. Funeral Saturday at 9 am Holy Cross Church with Rev Father A V Kessler. burial at New Lexington cemetery.

New Lexington

Bishopville Church to Hold Services Sunday

Preaching services are set at Bishopville Church Sunday morning and evening with Rev. Charles Crawford of Byesville occupying the pulpit. The public is invited to attend.

Bishopville Charles Crawford Byesville

Old Timers to Play Glouster in Legion Baseball Game

The American Legion baseball club, longtime past stars, will face Ohio Collieries on the local grounds Sunday at 2 30 pm. Legion lineup includes Smith left field H Rasp center Brown right Mick Gin nan third base D Earich short stop G Rasp second base Safreed Seckinger first base C Molnar third base Sam Withem pitcher.

Ohio Collieries Legion Smith H. Rasp Brown Mick Ginnan D. Earich G. Rasp Safreed Seckinger C. Molnar Sam Withem

New Pastor Boroff to Lead Services at Glouster Church

The Rev. H. C. Boroff, the new minister, will fill the pulpit at the M. E. Church in Glouster at both services Sunday and greet all members and friends of the congregation.

Glouster H. C. Boroff M. E

Bingo Party Opens Saturday at American Legion Hall

The Frank McCann Post American Legion hosts the first in a winter series of Saturday night bingo parties at the Legion hall starting 7 30 p m. The event aims to continue throughout the season with public access.

American Legion Hall Frank McCann Post American Legion

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