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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1936
Page
8
An unclear fragment recalls a confrontation over payments, with a person citing a weekly dollar versus a lump sum and seizing a black object during a tense exchange. The passage hints at coercion and improvised bargaining in a raw scene.
A fragment notes a hurried exit into a hall as a taxi speeds away while Steve protests. The brief passage emphasizes a sudden departure and pursuit likely in a tense moment. Readable details are limited to the hall exit and rapid vehicle departure.
A fragment notes Judith Howard moving through the night toward a station as she begins her journey toward Blue. The text hints at departure steps and travel intent without further details.
In Gallia County, 20 WPA workers confronted county commissioners demanding placement on relief or WPA rolls. Commissioner Johnson noted the county now aids 245 families with no employable members and rejected taking over government work. The session also discussed road work and courthouse office moves.
Gallia County marriage licenses issued for multiple couples: Francis Chapman and Mattie Towsley. O C Hayes and Josephine Hill. Edgar Jacob Rush and Edna May Stumpf. Luther Varney and Elizabeth Burke. Frederick T Grant Jr and Ruth Bradshaw. Each couple lists ages, occupations, and birthplaces.
The divorce action of Goldie Saunders against Robert Saunders in Gallia County Common Pleas Court has been dismissed. The ruling ends the case with no further proceedings expected.
Gallia officers pursued a man who passed a bad check at Haskins Tanner store altering 14.70 to 141.70. The incident occurred about 9 AM. the store partner Morris Haskins notified authorities at 11 AM. The report also mentions the liquidation sale of Citrcene Bank assets with mortgage property sold for 1 167 to the plaintiff.
Judge Gallivolis fines Ira Chick Maude Frost Roach Ralph Miller Edwin Meir and Claude Preston for intoxication and disorderly conduct in Monicpa. John Fadely receives a suspended sentence for robbery and is jailed pending further disposition by Judge White.
County Sept FH Bion Gradbury invites teachers for extension work at the mule building Fourth St Gallipolis at 7 30 p m Thursday evening Sept 10. A representative from Dr S H Bing extension department of Ohio University Athens will be here.
Police report several bolts of cloth were stolen from the Garfiield Building WPA sewing center over the weekend. Investigating officers said the theft was reported Tuesday.
Mrs Bertha Bean died Wednesday at home near Guysville and her funeral was held Saturday at the M. E. Church led by Rev W H Snyder with Rev J N Rice assisting. She leaves a husband Whitfield Bean a son Orville a daughter Mrs Ernestine Reynolds and son Ralph Bean of Akron. The family mention notes her long church membership and ties to the Buck Starkey and Skinner families with local visits and arrivals in this period.
County Departments of Schools received fifty two thousand dollars for general operating expenses. County Supt. H B Bradbury said most districts will finish last year’s expenses and still have funds for at least one month of teachers salaries. Checks were sent to 17 districts including Addison and Bidwell Porter and total allocations listed.
Gallia County faces livestock feed shortages this winter according to Lester Evans supervisor of stores for Evana Grocery Company. Demand for other foods exceeds normal levels as drought subsides with gallon cans now sold to families rather than just restaurants and peaches in strong demand.
Gallipolis reports Capt. Able L. Forsythe age 71 captain of the Steamer Clairton and other river boats died Monday in McKeesport Pennsylvania where he had made his home. His wife survives him.
Judgment payment of 725.55 is required to avoid foreclosure on property tied to the Notter estate in the Elliott suit against J. M. and Cora BE William. Judge W. R. White entries the decision in Common Pleas Court.
The September Chase Circle gathering at Mrs Bertha Weltcs home drew thirteen members and ten visitors. A potluck lunch, devotional and business session followed led by Mrs Helle Oberwoler with Mrs Emma Robinson assisting. Members urged to bring quilt blocks to the October 4 meeting at Mrs Thuth Martins. Several attendees reported travel to events including the Ohio State Fair in Akron and visits to Cleveland and Charleston. A new school bus purchased by Mr Carbaugh will transport local children to Albany Behouse, driven by Clifford Douglas. Mr and Mrs Davey Blackburn hosted guests in Blackbourn Heights.
Lottridge and Carthage Two notes a revival at the Orange Christian Church closing with eight additions. The Sunday service drew many from Athens Parkersburg Columbus and surrounding areas including Mr. and Mrs. Ryder and Mr. and Mrs. Reed. A long list of guests and attendees visits state fair activities and homecomings across towns like Athens Coolville Tuppers Plains and Racine.
Judith races to Blue Mountain Lodge to confront Eden Harris after a tangle of pride love and marriage plans with Steve. The confrontation escalates as she packs to seek clarity and control, challenging Steve’s accusations and her own uncertain feelings.
Ralph Good of 289 Hampden Court Chiago Illinois is notified that Lucille Good has filed for divorce and child custody in Case No. 16530. The hearing is set for September 17 1936 with attorney Rose Gotw for the plaintiff.
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