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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1932

Page

5

Gallia County Students to Sing in Southeastern Chorus

About 75 to 80 Gallia County high school students are expected to join the all Southeastern Chorus during the Southeastern Ohio Teachers Meeting next week. Fifty from Gallia Academy High School are coached by Ruth Sawyer. thirty from Vinton Bidwell and Cheshire join Miss Marie Wainwright. Selected Gallia Academy singers include sopranos, altos, and male voices.

Gallipolis Gallia County Thomas "Jones, Jackson Southeastern Ohio Gallia Academy High School Ruth Sawyer Vinton, Bidwell Cheshire Marie Wainwright

Four year old boy begins to speak at Gal l ia County Children's Home

Loren Hoctor four, admitted after authorities found him starved at his parents home, now speaks basic words and weighs about 26 pounds. Wilson Blazer, superintendent, notes he started talking in recent days after placement, with slow improvement shown since September.

Gallipolis Loren Hoctor Gallia County L. Hoctor Addison Wilson Blazer

Haptonstall Hurt Gallipolis Pilot Remembered

Haptonstall, Captain William R. Haptonstall of Middleport, master of the US Steamer Sequoyah and noted pilot, was injured in an incident reported from Gallipolis on October 20. The account notes his status and leadership aboard the Sequoyah.

Haptonstall Gallipolis William R. Haptonstall Middleport United States Sequoyah

Emerald Oil Promises Quick Relief for Varicose Veins

An advertisement urges readers to try Emerald Oil for varicose veins promising instant relief without surgery or rest. It claims old sores heal quickly, swellings reduce, and circulation improves while letting users continue daily activities. Quick's Cut Rate Store offers money-back assurance if not helped.

Quick’s Adv

Steamer City of Memphis Sells for 25 Dollars at Auction

Ex excursion steamer City of Memphis sold at Gallipolis auction for 25 dollars the lowest price on record for a steamboat. Buyer William R. Lamb plans to raise and convert it into a river dance boat near Louisville. engines sold for junk.

City of Memphis Gallipolis City of Memphis Louisville William R. Lamb Ohio River Verne Swain Peoria Fred Hornbrook Liberty Melvin O. Erwin

Holzer Hospital earns full approval in US and Canada

Holzer Hospital Gallipolis is listed by the American College of Surgeons as fully approved, among ninety Ohio institutions included in the report with six on condition. The hospital is one of four privately owned facilities in the state.

Gallipolis Holzer Hospital United States Canada American College of Surgeons Ohio

Local residents spend week visiting relatives and attending events

Bashan Miss Beda Baum visits family in Keno and Uncle James Torrence. Alma Slater and son visit Spiller with Mrs. Simon Powell. Ola McNamee visits Mae Pearson and Curtis Wolfe in Chester. Families attend a Lan caster fair and a Red Brush meeting. Several locals attend a Chester ball game and visit Cottageville and Pomeroy.

Beda Baum Keno James Torrence Alma Slater Clinton Simon Powell Spiller Ola McNamee Mae Pearson Vergie Oliver Margaret Sadie Trussell Omar Cramlet Albert Pearson Ruby Bailey John Taylor Curtis Wolfe Chester A. H. Bailey H. V. Tucker Oliver Bailey Lancaster Harlow Ervin Carmel Samie Kairdon A. E. Hoover Cottagevile W. Va Basil Casto Cochran Red Brush Hensley McCullough Arthur Orr Paul Orr E. EB. Hayman Minnie Orr Delbert Fiselstein Pomeroy Maxine Bailey Ruby Babcock J. C. McKay Thomas Helen Pauline Morris Middleport H. E. House John McKey Reedsville Ray McKay

Sunday Church News and Local Family Updates

Tuppers Plains welcomed a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Homer Connolly on Saturday night. Blaine Hardway left with the Reed and Day Show as a truck driver. Local visits included Mr. and Mrs. BE Parker and Mrs. John Parker hosting in East Shade. Rev. Dick and Rev. O Connor led services at nearby churches. Fifteen Church of Christ members attended revival night in Orange with Judge C E Peoples of Pomeroy present. Mrs. Caroline Shields visited Huntington relatives, while Belle Webster stayed with Mrs. W C Shields. Alba Castle finished digging a well for Elias Springer. Edith Van Nest of Columbus plans a beauty parlor opening. Bertie Bahr and daughter joined Sunday churchgoers on Silver Ridge. George Mamilton visited Parkersburg. James Amedon of Chicago stayed with uncle Guy Ivan and Carl Parker.

Homer Connolly Blaine Hardway Reed and Day Show BE. E. Parker John Parker Herbert Watson East Shade Church of Christ O'Connor M. EB Orange Morris C. E. Peoples Pomeroy Caroline Shields Fred Johnson Huntington Johnson Frankie Parker Belle Webster Belpre W. C. Shields Alba Castle Elias Springer Edith van Nest Columbus Keebaugh Bertie Bahr Silver Ridge George Mamilton Parkersburg James Amedon Chicago Guy Ivan Carl Parker

Local Visits Highlight Weekend Socials in Belpre and Reno

Cutler Mr and Mrs Harold Gill and son, Mrs Mattie Place and two daughters, and Verne Leyda spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Dale Worstell and family of Reno O Mrs George Brandeberry spent Saturday with her daughter Mrs Dan Carothers Charlie Harris and daughter, William Cook and Maggie Goens attended a rural carrier meeting in Belpre Sunday

Harold Gill Mattie Place Verne Leyda Dale Worstell Reno George Brandeberry Dan Carothers Charlies Harris William Cook Maggie Goens Belpre

Local residents visit friends across towns in West Virginia

Mrs. Mary Mnott and Mrs. Laura Gaynor with son and daughter join Mr. and Mrs. Otho Gaynor and their child as Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Poling in Orangeville. Mrs. Barah Lukens of Marietta visits Mrs. Mattle Place.

Mary Mnott Laura Gaynor Otho Gaynor Orangeville W. Va John Poling Barah Lukens Marietta Mattle Place

Community Church Services and Local Visits in Amesville

Amesville Presbyterians hosted Athens youths for services with Methodist attendees and a social hour in the church basement. Bartlett Choir to provide music next Sunday at the Amesville Methodist Church. Esther Class hosted by Mrs. Hazel Harrie in Chesterhill. Parent Teacher Association to meet October 19 at the high school with Miss Stein speaking. Visits include J W Milner and family guests, James McCoy and relatives, and local residents at Sedwick and Brawley homes.

Presbyterian Church of Athens Amesville Methodist Church Bartlett Oypair Esther Hazel Harrie Chesterhill Parent-Teacher Association Miss Stein

Vanderhoof church services and community notices

Vanderhoof Services were held Sunday morning at the Baptist Church. The Rev. Cunningham of Albany delivered a sermon. There will be services again in two weeks with Sunday School at 10 and preaching at 11. Mrs. William Noyes and her sister Mrs. Arnidge entertained their brother Dr. John Carleton of Columbus this week. Mrs. Joe Deem hosted Mrs. Lacy Fenner of Parkersburg. Miss Pauline Ramaburg returned home after assisting Mrs. Edgar Dixon. A masquerade and social at the Vanderhoof School house is planned for Thursday night October 27. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Chase hosted the Cunningham family at dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Boggs and children attended Sunday School and church and were guests of Carson Boggs and family.

L. H. Allen C. M. Swarts Co. D. Swartz Lancaster Fair Esmond Brandeberry Mary Catherine Booth Raymond Hopkins W. A. Barnhill Emmett Swisher Glen and Harold Athens Fairground R. M. Allen L. T. Runnion Bernice Metcalf Robert Sharp Lennie Glen Sharp Wayne Sharp Oryn Watkins Billy B. L. Law Coolville Church Malone L. B. Bailey Aubrey Charleston Nora Kincade Aldo McKinley Parkersburg Derrick Wayne O. L. Davis Rexal Boggs Carl Alfred Louise Blair Buddy Betty Ores Swartz The Baptist Church Cunningham Albany William Noyes Arnidge John Carleton Columbus Joe Deem Lacy Fenner Misa Pauline Ramaburg Edgar Dixon Vanderhoof Edwin Chase Dorothy Raymond Boggs Betty Lou Calvin of Newberry Carson Boggs

World Peace Drive Begins Sunday in Athens Ohio

The Cause and Cure of War Conference schedules four Sunday night meetings at the Athens High School auditorium to study peace efforts and disarmament. Topics include A War Minded World and National Objection to World Peace with a long term peace plan to be presented at the final session. Organizers include Mex H. Bing Mrs. Mary Gross Mrs. F. H. Krecker and Dean Irma Voigt.

Athens Ohio Athena H. Bing Mary Gross F. H. Krecker Irma EB. Voigt

Morgan Dismantles Exploded House Lumber at Glowster

D J Morgan from Mintwoods spent part of the week removing timber from a partially wrecked house in Glowster damaged by recent mine trouble. He plans to transport the lumber to Flatwoods for building use.

Pomeroy D. J. Morgan Mintwoods Flatwoods

Halloween Carnival Attendees Include Ramaburgs in Coalville

Helen Jeffers joined Margaret Naomi and Bob Ramaburg at Coalville Halloween carnival last Thursday night as Mr and Mrs Flem Groves were also present.

Helen Jeffers Margaret and Naomi Ramaburg Bob Ramaburg Coalville Flem Groves

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