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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1933

Page

5

Memorial Gateway dedicated at Memorial Hill Cemetery

Memorial Hill Cemetery in Gallia County hosted a dedicatory ceremony for the Memorial Gateway sponsored by the Gallia D A R and local sponsors. The program featured remarks by Mrs Hubert French Colony regent Mrs Frank Bell and others along with a performance by the Gallia School Band. The event honored Revolutionary War graves and attendees heard notes on historical spots marking. The dedication drew about 280 people and included a tea hosted by Mrs E Lincoln Neal.

Memorial Hill Cemetery Wer Valley American Daughters Hubert R. J. Mauck Frank Bell Rathburn Middleport Ohio O.y Albany Gallia Kern Mound Hill Cemetery Moore Dailey E. Lincoln Neal

Body of man recovered from Ohio River near Gallipolis Ferry

Oct 20 report states the body of 22 year old Roosevelt Meiage of Gallipolis Ferry West Virginia was found in the Ohio River near the ferry boat about 2 45 in the afternoon. A coroner’s inquest returned accidental drowning with head injuries as the cause. Officer Sommerville and Patrolman Chester Lee were involved in the investigation and noted drowning victims.

Dy Roosevelt Meiage Gallipolis Ferry W. Va Ohio Peace J. H. Sommerville Chester Lea

Canvass Planned For Union Mission Campaign

A mass meeting at First Presbyterian Church in Gallipolis is set for 2:30 Sunday afternoon to launch the Union Mission annual fund drive. Huntington's Silver-Tongued Quartet will provide music. Supt. J. M. Ripley and local pastors will speak. Solicitation begins next week.

Gallipolis First Presbyterian Church Union Mission Huntington J. M. Ripley Mission

Notable local figures attend Charleston service and social events

Personal mentions list Rev W W Duff J M Ripley Mrs J A H Bovie Miss Clara Worman and Miss Frances Yost traveling to Charleston Thursday for the Rodehaver Rader service. Capt and Mrs Harry Donnally of Wheeling visit Mr and Mrs G M Gerhart. Rev H H Wilbur and wife travel to Ironton after the death of his sister Mrs Jones mother of Charles E Jones. Mrs N A Martin hosts tea honoring Mrs Martin of St Louis Missouri mother of Dr Martin.

W. W. Duff J. M. Ripley J. A. H. Bovie Clara Worman Frances Yost Charleston Harry Donnally Wheeling G. M. Gerhart H. H. Wilbur Ironton Jones Charles E. Jones N. A. Martin Martin St. Louis Dr. Martin

Miner James McClure Killed in Johns Creek Mine

Gallipolis reports miner James McClure aged 42 was killed in a stone fall at a wagon mine on the Butler Bevan farm Johns Creek Guyan Township. He worked alone his body found by his son. He left seven children and had lived in the township two years coming from West Virginia. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon.

Gallipolis James McClure Butler Bevan Johns Creek Guyan Township McClure Guvan Township West Virginia

Mrs Richards Named Red Cross Relief Food Chief

Gallia County Commissioners appoint Mrs C C Richards executive secretary of the Red Cross as relief official at no salary. She will oversee county food supplies from the Federal Government for indigent distribution and meet Federal officials in Columbus on Monday to arrange the plan.

Red Cross Gallipolis C. C. Richard The Gallia Richards Columbus

Mardi Gras Trip Planned by Eagle Packet Company

Gallipolis reports plans for a 1934 Mardi Gras voyage from Cincinnati to Louisville aboard the 210 foot Cape Gireadeau. Greene Line to land at Cincinnati wharfboat. a dredging fleet will straighten the Ohio River below Dam 41.

Gallipolis Ohio River Eagle Packet Company St. Louis Greene Line Cincinnati Queen City Pittsburgh Louisville Ashland Liberty Pt. Pleasant Julius Fleishman Kanawha River New Albany Ind

Elmira wrestler wins long main event in Galija match

Nick Bozinis of Elmira New York won a fall by a wristlock over Turpe Grimes of Texas in 47 minutes 80 seconds in the main bout of a wrestling series sponsored by the Gallia County Athletic Club at the Day and Night Garage. Sailor Hassan of Columbus defeated Eddie Belshaw of Indiana University in 20 minutes with a crab hold.

Gallipolis Nick Bozinis Elmira N. Y Turpe Grimes Texas Galija County Athletic Club Sailor Hassan Columbus Eddie Belshaw Indiana University

Deardorff Block Real Estate Auction Fails to Meet Reserve

Real estate of E. N. Deardorff & Company known as the Lupton Block failed to bring a bid equal to two thirds of a $40,000 appraisement at a receiver sale. Stock and fixtures were sold by receiver Hollis C. Johnston to W. P. Deardorff for $1 050.

Gallipolis E. N. Deardorff & Company Lupton Block Hollis C. Johnston W. P. Deardorff

Three Chauncey Men Recovering From Injuries

Three Chauncey residents are reported recovering at Sheltering Arms Hospital in Athens. Merle Mingus sustained a crushed foot in an accident at Chauncey Mine No. 25 operated by Manhattan Coal Co. W. C. Staten suffered a broken leg and other injuries when struck by a falling tree while cutting timber near Bailey Run. Henry A. Cass recovers from hernia surgery. Also hospitalized are Ethel Chiki and Phyllis Clark of Sugar Creek.

Chauncey Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Merle Mingus Chauncey Mine Manhattan Coal Co W. C

Mrs. W. Cherrington to attend Michigan Ohio State game

Mrs. W. Cherrington departed Gallipolis to travel to Ann Arbor Michigan for the Ohio State versus Michigan football clash scheduled Saturday.

Gallipolis W. Cherrington Ohio State University of Michigan Ann Arbor Mich

Presbyterian church to host local speaker and sermon

Dr. E. H. Montgomery general manager of the Presbyterian Home at Sidney will address the morning worship at First Presbyterian Church. Rev. W. W. Duff pastor will preach the evening service at the church in Gallipolis on October 20.

Gallipolis E. H. Montgomery Presbyterian Home Sidney First Presbyterian Church W. W. Duff

All-Bran cereal advertised to relieve constipation

An advertisement promotes Kellogg's All-Bran as a bulking cereal to aid regular digestion. It claims two tablespoonfuls daily overcome most constipation and notes iron content and gentle action. Packed with cooking ideas and sold by grocers. Kellogg Battle Creek.

Kellogg Battle Creek

Sugar Creek Highway Crash Injures Driver

A driver was injured in a Sunday accident on Sugar Creek highway. Emergency crews responded and transported the injured motorist to a local hospital for treatment.

Sugar Creek

Reverend Craig Of Gloucester To Preach At The Plains

Chauncey October 20 Sunday services at the Church of God begin with 9 30 Sunday School and 10 30 preaching. Evening service at 6 30 features Young People's meeting and 7 30 preaching with topics "Have You a Name" and "The Unfruitful Works of Darkness." Rev Harry L Craig of Gloucester will preach. Also next Thursday night the Past Chiefs Club of Pleasant View Temple and Pythian Sisters of Chauncey will meet at Mrs Floyd Linscott in The Plains.

Chauncey Church of God Harry L. Craig Glouster God's People Chiefs Club Pleasant View Temple Pythian Sisters Floyd Linscott Plains

Ten mines active in Chauncey district report

Chauncey on October 20 reports ten operating mines. The list includes Chauncey No. 25, Luh rig No. 35, No. 267, No. 9, No. 119, No. 219, No. 28, No. 68, and No. 24.

Chauncey Chauncey No Luhrig

Class Is Entertained CHAUNCEY Oct 20

Members of the Christian Woman's Bible Class of Chauncey Church of Christ met in the home of class president and teacher Mrs Floyd Nye on High Street. Mrs Nye conducted the lesson in the absence of leader Mrs T R Hamilton. Mrs John Shafer led devotions and Mrs Guy Brookins led the program with several participants including Mrs Frank Landa Mrs Peter Rankin Mrs John Shaf er Mrs Wesley Walburn Mrs Harvey Nye and Mrs Watt Ferrer. The program closed with a vocal duet by Mrs Nye and Mrs Brookins.

Chauncey Christian Woman's Bible Chauncey Church of Christ Floyd Nye High Street John Shafer Wesley Walburn Harvey Nye Watt Ferrer

District Personals from Chauncey Ohio October

Olivia Hutchinson returned to Boomer West Virginia after visiting Chauncey with her niece Arthur Brewer and family on Ells Avenue. W H Bradfield and Charles Bradfield of Chauncey hosted dinner with Dr and Mrs C N Sanders in Millfield. Peter Rankin and son James Rankin attended Helen Chiki's funeral in Sugar Creek. Curtis Grace is seriously ill in The Plains. Mrs Charles Leffler in Chauncey is out after four weeks with quinsy. Burg Johnson Hollis Stalder attended a birthday in Athens for Mrs Ralph Barker.

Chauncey Olivia Hutchinson Boomer W. Va Arthur Brewer Ells Avenue W. H. Bradfield Columbus Charles Bradfield C. N. Sanders Millfield Peter Rankin James Rankin Helen Chiki Sugar Creek Curtis Grace The Plains Charles Leffler Quinsy Burg Johnson Hollis Stalder Ralph Barker Athens

Creeks Stocked with 3700 Fish from Hatchery Effort

Fingerlings from the Piqua Fish Hatchery were released into Raccoon and Campaign Creeks by the Ohio Department of Conservation. Game protector Charles Phillips reports the consignment totals 3700 fish including crappies, bluegills, and catfish.

Organization meeting of Gallia Roll Call Committee postponed

Gallia County Roll Call Committee postpones its organization meeting to Wednesday at 1:30 PM in the Courthouse to select township workers.

Gallipolis Gallia

Phillips Milk of Magnesia Promises Quick Digestive Relief

An ad touts Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a cure for acid stomach headaches and stomach pains after meals. It claims a daily regimen of two teaspoons liquid each morning plus after meals and at night, or an equivalent number of tablets, to neutralize stomach acids and banish fatigue. The copy emphasizes buying the genuine Phillips product endorsed by doctors.

Phillips

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