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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1935

Page

6

Gallipolis Museum to Showcase Authentic French Five Hundred Imports

The Our House inn in Gallipolis will be renovated to recreate an 1825 Lafayette era tavern. Dr C B Holser plans authentic French imports from the French Five Hundred and loaned items will fill rooms with careful replication. The dining room and fire room likely top the initial restoration, with one or two rooms ready by summer 1936 as work progresses one room at a time. The Business and Professional Women's Club will assist in choosing antiques and furnishings.

Gallipolis Our House C. EB. Holser General Lafayette Ohio River Lafayette

Shady Grove School Case Heads to Court of Appeals

In Gallipolis the Shady Grove School case from Springfield Township moves to the Court of Appeals after a district board dispute over winter operation. Judge W. R. White noted no formal school closing action, reopening ordered. Dale Durkee teaches. The same docket includes Ida Persinger versus Robert Persinger with child support of 3 dollars weekly and 60 attorney fees awarded during the divorce proceedings.

Gallipolis Shady Grove School Springfield Township Court of Appeals Pulager Springfield Rural School District Board of Education Shady Grove W. R. White Dale Durkee Ida Persinger Robert Persinger W. BR. White

Kanauga Happenings and Travel Notices

Kanauga notes report Captain T. 8 Manes back from the Ida Maé excursion boat where he served as pilot this summer. Attendees marked Edwin Rothgeb funeral at Cheshire. Local visits include Mrs. W. B. McDade and daughter in Columbus and James Allen from Red House visiting relatives.

Kanauga Manes Ida Maé Edwin Rothgeb Cheshire W. B. McDade G. BE. Bush Jean Columbus James Allen Red House W. Va C. G. Houck Lillie Kuhn Baunders W. H. Comstock New York City Lloyd Bush Boardman A. W. Pullina Albert Spencer Spencer Ernest Thorne Mr. Thorne A. W. Thorne Rio Grande Suke Wood Parkersburg Tena Hix Mattie Towsley

Three Plead Guilty to Breaking and Entering

Bud Casey Donald Dillon and Wade Hall pleaded guilty to breaking and entering the Sam Casey house near Rodney before Justice Fred Milliser Tuesday. They were returned to jail under 300 bond to await Grand Jury action. Ruth Nibert and Sarah Dray also confessed and were released on bond. two other girls implicated Carrie Abbott and Anna Beulah Hendricks were jailed on another charge.

Gallipolis Bud” Casey Donald Dillon Wade Hall Sam Casey Rodney Fred Milliser Dillon Hall Camp Gallia Middleport Pomeroy

Nelsonville High to unveil new public address system

Gallipolis crowd awaits the Oct. 25 game as Nelsonville High prepares a public address system and a unique scoreboard designed by Ben Bachus. The band will debut in new uniforms under drum major Miss Mary Foster, with programs to be distributed.

Gallipolis Nelsonville Ben Bachus Mary Foster

Marriage license issued to Homer Logan and Virginija Mayes

A marriage license was issued in Gallipolis to Homer Logan 23 of Middleport farmer and Virginija Mayes 21 daughter of Fussell Mayes of Gallipolis.

Gallipolis Homer Logan Middleport Virginija Mayes Fussell Mayes

Cowboys serenade amid marriage license in Gallipolis

Two musicians obtained a marriage license from Probate Judge J B Clark in Gallipolis. At his invitation the groom-to-be played guitar and sang several cowboy selections for the judge and Mrs Clark.

Gallipolis J. 8. Clark Clark

River trade and showboats in Ohio Kanawha pool season

Gallipolis notes steady barge traffic on the Ohio and Kanawha with the Hallie arriving for boiler work and tows of Cedar Grove coal toward Cincinnati. Plans shift as the Gordon C. Greene won't run to Mardi Gras. Water Queen and Majestic lay up for winter. Showboat business soft, with Hollywood and Golden Rod idle. Arthur Heider towed in as Ben Franklin retires.

Gallipolis Ohio Kaneawha Hallie Acme Loyal Wright Cedar Grove W. Va Cincinhati Thia Company Gordon C. Greene Cincinnati New Orleans Greene Line Ohio River Water Queen Kanawha River Majestic Carrorton Kentucky Hollywood Covington Menke Brothers Golden Rod Pittsburgh Bryant Sherman Haines Kanauga A. O. Kushner Arthur Heider Heider Ben Franklin Kirshner Cinennati Franklin Rock Island Til Mayo Brothers Rochester Minn Mississippi Frank Wright Kathryn Charleston

Jean Hesitates as Bobby Proposes Amid Hidden Tensions

Jean Dunn returns from a tense office scene with Mr Montague and Mr Stout then meets Bobby Wallace for dinner. Bobby offers marriage and reveals a bonds deal. Jean wrestles with a lingering fear and a rival in Sandy, shaping a cliffhanger ending.

Burned Car Found in Woods Is Unidentified

A burned car with missing license plates was found off a road in Morton's Woods Addison Township. Sheriff E B Matfield was notified by John Unroe. The vehicle, apparently driven a short distance into the woods, is believed to be stolen and is currently unidentified.

Gallipolis Morton's Woods Addison Township E. B. Matfield John Unroe

Brownies Hold Camp Fire at Chickamauga Park

Fourteen Cub Girl Scouts and their leader Miss Haima Moore gathered at Chickamauga Park for a weiner and marshmallow roast Monday night. They studied the Brownie ritual around a camp fire.

Gallipolis Haima Moore Chickamauga Park

Dr Holzer Honored as OU Trustee and Awarded Varsity O

Dr C E B Holzer was appointed trustee of Ohio University Athens for five years on Tuesday and received his Varsity O from Ohio State University for athletic prowess during his medical studies.

Gallipolis C. EB. Holzer Ohio University Athens Ohio State University

Ford agency heads attend Cincinnati meeting for 1934 models

Earl Moore half owner of the Ford agency in Gallipolis and part of his sales force went to Cincinnati Tuesday for a Ford meeting. They viewed the 1934 models and expected to receive some locally soon as Ford cars were moved from the Payne building on Second Avenue to the Moore building on State Street.

Gallipolis Earl Moore Ford Agency Catén Cincinnati Ford

Coolville Students Prepare Friday Play at High School

The Coolville school will present the Daddy Long Lego play at the auditorium Friday evening, Oct. 15, under the direction of Mrs. George Williatma the music teacher. The event is described as special music with a surprise celebration for Mr. Morrison.

Coolville George Williatma H. H. Chapman Jackson Addition Chapman L. L. Hoover May Belle Bentz Dale Reed Marcella Davis Davis C. L. Stout Nelsonville Emerson Stout Orange R. J. Runion E. B. Willard Ward Frame Diantha Frame Flourine Frame W. E. Travis Jess Aber McConneleville Marquard Buffalo Ohio Anderson Bentz C. EB. White Pauleta White Athens F. B. Tidd John Victor

Murray City Briefs Highlights Local Visits and Travel

Murray City notes show Mr. and Mrs. Emer Thomas and son Harold visiting. relatives from Colum bus and Nelsonville, Greenfield stroke illness prompting travel. many locals hosting relatives from Columbus and Bar berton. Casual weekend visits include Dr E A Person’s home and Albany funeral attendance.

Carbondale Social Personal Mention

Glen Prater is ill with influenza. The Carbondale mine operated five days last week. Floyd Barber, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Barber, is convalescing after a tenial operation. Mr. and Mrs. William Simons of Lawndale visited relatives here. Mrs. Emma Lowery returned home with them after visits in Barberton and Akron. Mr. and Mrs. John Cox of Columbus spent the weekend with J. Cox. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Woods announce the birth of a son on Oct. 8. Mrs. Woods was formerly in Brown. Mrs. Louise Adams and daughter of Connett visited here over the weekend. Miss Phyliia Betta visited Mrs. Hazel Arnett of Union Furnace Tuesday.

Murray City Emer Thomas Harold Ruth Franken Columbus George Brooker Maria Fisher Nelsonville Edna Dyson Stell Peacock Barberton Betty Hogan Jenny Collins Charles Shuttleworth Grae Thomas Greenfield, Pa Buchtel Margaret Ann Popocny Ruth Penn James Madden Wheeling W. Va John Madden Dora Shelton Leonard Shelton Magdalene Donson Jack Byron Leo Mitchell Crookaville Albert Spencer Charles Hoffman Clarence Hoffman Molly Nichols Albany Ralph Currena James Bradbury Akron William Hughes Eugene Hughes Illinois Adda Hughes Harve Nea Carbondale Glen Prater Carbondale Floyd Barber George Barber William Simons Lawndale Emma Lowery John Cox J. Cox Glen Woods Woods Ina Brown Louise Adams Connett Misa Phyliia Betta Hazel Arnett Union Furnace Tuteday

Albany Grange Meats Monday Due to Fair

Albany Grange sets its meeting for Monday night October 21 instead of October 26 because of the Albany Community Fair. Social notes list numerous relatives and visitors from Logan Columbus Lancaster and Downington with varied church and social happenings. The Rev Bashford of Newport will speak at Albany Baptist Church on Sunday October 20.

Albany Albany Grange BE. H. Lasch Clifton Pearman A. D. Graft Logan Federated Clubs Amy Bobo A. H. Carpenter Victoria Swett Bobo Carpenter Swett E. C. Deardorf Columbuse F. E B. Radcliffe Lawrence Morris B. A. Adams Pleasant Morris Adams G. W. Johnson Giouster Maurice Hunter Melissa Allen B. H. Stratton E. Nicholas Church Adriel Welker John Wesley Cheshire

Bradbury News Notes Highlights Local Happenings

Bradbury reports visits among families including Mr and Mrs W M Russell and Alpha Russell in Middleport. PP T A met at the schoolhouse. Earl King Rutland and Victor Hysell Pomeroy visited Vint King. Guy Russell Columbus visited family. Renny Scott Rock Springs CCC camp stayed with his parents. Maggie Hyeell fractured her arm. Grace Misner Weat Virginia visiting Bradbury. Andy Haggar moved into John Gleeckner’s house. Bible School attendance Bradbury 66 and Bradford 125. Van Hysell plans to move to Bradbury area. Edna Swink improving. R B Carson spoke at Bradford Church Rally Day. Revival set for Bradford Sunday evening Oct 2.

Bradbury W. M. Russell Renny Scott Rock Springs Bradford van Hysell Edna Swink R. B. Carson

New Marshfield Man Honored by Wife on Seventieth Birthday

Mrs. Sam Allen hosted a dinner honoring Mr. Sam Allen on his seventieth birthday. Attendees included Ray Allen and several relatives from Athens Carbondale Millfield and Columbus, along with Miss Sara S Cooper and others visiting local families. A funeral in Fisher Station also paused daily life as locals gathered.

New Marshfield Sam Allen Allen Ray Allen Francis Kyle Athens Lillie Clendenin Near Carbondale Dorothy Russell Leafler Millfield Rita Jackson George Phillips H. D. Rogers Franklin E. L. Wilson Floyd Latimore Hittle Roney Ada Latimore Ray W. Huff Sara S. Cooper London Nora Withers Columbus Max Lewellyn CCC Brecksville John Swaim Clifton Fred Baker Fisher Station Doris Heidman Helen Heidman Myrtle Sidders G. N. Sidders

Straitsville News Briefs highlights from town and region

Funeral of William Snedden Jr. in Zanesville. many locals attended reunions and visits. Reed of moves and visits include Whitmer, Weaver, Lang, and Jewitt families. Evangelist meetings set for Old Gore. Mrs. Cara Auker dies in Marietta after surgery. Mrs. Burl Gill recovering. various relocations and family visits noted.

Ladies' Aid Society Meeting in Reedsville Plans Quilt

JOPPA Ladies' Aid Society gathered at Rev and Mrs H N Snyder home in Reedsville for a potluck and to plan piecing a quilt. Next meeting set with Mrs C A Barnett on November 6. Attendees included Mrs M J Benedums on Loren and others. several visitors attended. Imogene Prince passed away at St Joseph Hospital Parkersburg. grandparents are Mr and Mrs H M Ruth.

R. C. Blake Columbus Blake C. W. Saunders Delbert Smith Ancil Smith Lillen Betty Jeanette Smith Marion Ohio B. H. Buckley Marjorie Betty Lou Joan Taylor Parkersburg J. M. Ruth Mary Benedum M. J. Benedum W. A. Felan William Felan Rutland F. F. Landon Charles Dull Akron Glen Snyder Athens Melvin Mitchel

October weddings brighten Carpenter district news

Miss Ina Radekin wed Orland Sams in Athens as other local nuptials unfold in Point Pleasant and Athens. Nearby festivities include a Halloween party at Dyesville Church and a Laurel Grange inspection upcoming. Residents travel to Columbus and Montana visits are noted amid community life.

Columbia Sams Berry Athens Columbus Meriam Radcliffe I. F. Radcliffe Lauren Hoffman Harley Hoffman Point Pleasant W. Va Blanche Carpenter Eddie Howery W. E. Moler Laurel Grange Wayne Turner Melva Radcliffe California Elsa Turner Arma Hospital Walter Holliday W. Swett Martha Mace Montana Verlin Howery

Plains area social and church notices and obituaries

The Plains briefs report a Sunday picnic at Ash Cave and Rock House by local families, a Holiness union meeting with capacity crowds, and visits among residents including Nelsons Parks Neilson and McCauleys. Funeral for Elmer Coon noted with pallbearers. Local clubs and bridge events described with participants and scores.

The Plains L. D. Nelson Ralph Parks Charles Neilson Ash Cave Rock House Holiness Union Plains New Auditorium Springfield Lewis Patrick Charles Wachenschwandz Charles Hook Evelyn Frank Mook Kimberly Peter Schouf Nelsonville Nora Graves James McCauley Lancaster George Shamel Floyd Linscott Clara Wallace Clarence Savage Linscott Hooper Ridge Latin Club of the Plains High School Idabella Wallace Ila Shafer Margaret Kail Rosalie Shafer Margaret Bricker Katherine Grace Elmer Coon Methodist Church B. H. Pugh Pilgrim Holiness Church Athens Depha Mitchell E. C. Kenney Wesleyan H. V. Masters Floyd Lingcott Edgar Rannow Rannow

Long Bottom News Briefs From the Lisbon Visit to Local Happenings

Long Bottom reports visits and injuries as Guy Wells sustains mine accident injuries in Lisbon while his brother visits. Area families—Stouts, Gepharts, Hoopers, German Zeremba—guest at homes over the weekend. The State Highway Dept repairs the mouth of Guyan Bridge and installs a new floor. Zeremba Baker resigns as a messenger and leaves for a CCC camp at Fort Knox. Benjamin Baker resigns as messenger and new bids invited. Hawleys at Russellville, Masons in Akron.

Long Bottom Marton Wells Lisbon Guy Wells E. A. Stout Charles Gephart Columbus A. C. Stout State Highway Department Guyan Mooper Wellsburg W. V Hooper Bert German Zeremba Baker Fort Knox CCC W. F. Hawhey Machey George Bays Russellville W. Va C. B. Hayman Akron

Clarks Chapel Church Group Supper Planned Friday

Aid Society of the Clarks E Church schedules a 5 to 8 30 p m Friday dinner at a home of Mr and Phillips with all invited. Recurring social events include a candle light cake honoring Helen Wall and various visits to homes of local families over the weekend.

Clarks Chapel Aid Society Clarks E. Church and Phillips Wald Radf Bye Helen Wall Mary Snow Helen Lancaster Fair Gail Frank Phillips Alexander New Finland Martha An Robinson City J ~Urs Jesse Samswatt Jennie Thornberg Virginia Columbus and Patterson Bess White L Joseph Robinson Filla Dillinger Oliver Walls Daugh J. L. Duncas William

Taylor Ridge Led Personal Mention

Local Bennettsville notice lists Taylor Ridge led personal mention with family ties to a Lancaster wedding. Read as a social column item, it documents recent visits, marriages, and kinship among Hanning Kennedy Went Golding Davis Keck and others in Ohio and surrounding areas.

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Holzer Sa Ohio River News Weil Hazen Mr. Montague Mr. Stout Grand River Hagan Inspector Thames Sandy Bobby Wallace Bobby Mr. Lewis Jean Honey Dr. Holzer Carleton Joan Luther Sanderson Canal Winchester Will Noyes Vanderhoof Douglass Morrison Depot Drive Samantha Mooney J. E. Kirkman Margaret Kirkman Delbert Kirkman Frank van Dyne Hannibal Glennie Russell Victor Russell Frank Clark Torch Ilva Morrisan Cyril Arnold Stewart Henry Morrison Lillian Flinn Morrison Murray City Briefs Bradbury News Straitsville News New Straitsville William Snedden Zanesvylle Helen Holcomb Delphas Evans Tessia Murdy Billie Charles Evans New Straiteville Bremen Carl Whitmer Reynoldsburg George Jewitt John Emish Wilson Toledo Agnes James Cara Auker Marietta Hospital M. BE New Lexington William Bird Racine Kenneth Webb William Cali Novella Whitmer Clara Robert Essex Mae Shuttleworth Mary Davis M. E. Church William Savage Kermit Davis Bob Huston Burl Gill Ladies’ Aid Society Reedsville Carpenter District Howard Romine Nichols J. L McCall E. A. George Vale Levi Nichols Jess Freda D. EB. Alexander Home Iyter A. B. Rupe Lawrence Walker Ralph Turner Ha Athens Iva Dieport Mary Carpenter Montdieport A. R. Curry Braiden Cottin Higgins and Son W. Dudgeon Zella Foster W. I. Swett Walter Gy the Plains News Taylor Ridge Robert Hanning Glenna Freda Hanning Delano Kennedy Hanning Boyd Kennedy Mont Mrley John Jame Glouster W. J. Golding Frank Davis Baward Reliant Minnie Keck Ton Don
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