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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1932

Page

8

White Way work to start on Gallipolis Second Avenue

Preliminary work to place poles and standards for Gallipolis White Way lighting on Second Avenue from Locust to Court begins Monday. About 30 workers will set foundations, install brackets, and raise ornamental standards about 21 feet on the park side with lamps 18 feet above street level. The project aims to finish in two weeks with lamps at 600 candlepower and bracket-style design enhancing the boulevard.

Gallipolis Second Avenue Locust Street Court Streets John McNealy Southern Ohio Electric Company States Gallipalia Middleport

Shooting incident leads to assault with intent charges

Davis faces arraignment on shooting with intent to wound after allegedly firing into corn rows to scare prowlers in his garden. Two Lewis daughters were struck by shot while visiting the garden. Other local cases include Ferguson charged with disorderly conduct and driving while intoxicated after a collision, and McMullen found guilty of intoxication and disorderly conduct. A steamer delivery arrives for government drill work on the Allegheny River near Kittanning.

Davis Gallipolis Ernest Davis Second Avenue Jane Josephine Lewis Arius Lewis Charles Ferguson, Jr W. 8. Cooper James Roberta Nail Avenue A. J. Stormont Otto McMullen Stormont

Marriage License Issued In Gallipolis For O'Brien Wile

A marriage license was issued Friday to Paul O'Brien 26 bookkeeper of Gallipolis and Kathryn M Wile llama 23 McArthur daughter of Dr Williams to wed. Red Cross plans advance for Gallia Chapter regional meeting in Chillicothe on Tuesday Sept 21 with Capt H E Houck Roll Call chairman and Mrs C C Richards secretary among attendees.

Gallipolis Paul O'Brien Kathryn M. Wilellama McArthur R. Wiliams Gallia The Red Cross Chilleothe H. E. Houck C. C. Richards Holzer Peat] Jenkins Hamden Charles Rayburn Middleport Hober Hospital James Woodward Edward Woodward J. M. Lindamoor Marietta Homer West Dexter T. E Nichola

Improvements on Ohio River Benefit Navigation

GALLIPOLIS September 10 Federal engineers will open bids September 21 for Ohio River work at Walkers Bar two miles above Evansville. A fixed dam between Pew and Hurricane Island will deepen water and close the chute. A wing dam from the Kentucky shore to the island will seal the chute behind McKinley Island, cutting dredging costs estimated at 25 000 annually.

Gallipolis Ohio River Pittsburgh Loutaville Walkera Bar Evansville Pew Hurricane Island Kentucky McKinley ‘Island

Land Lacks Lime In Bethesda Area Survey Findings

Soil survey of 25 farms near Bethesda shows lime deficiency. G B Wood of Gallia Academy High School says results will guide a winter short course for area farmers on lime testing, application rotations, and suitable fertilisers. Also notes on hospital admissions, surgeries, and a breakin at Wagner-Pyle Lumber Co. in Gallipolis.

Gallipolis Farma Bethesda G. B. Wood Smith-Hughes Gallia Academy High School States Betheade

Local residents visit relatives across Ohio and West Virginia

A flurry of weekend and weekday visits links Guysville, Chillicothe, Parkersburg, Belpre, Palestine, Columbus, Tupper Plains, and Athens. Notable movements include Rev. Brown moving to Albany as pastor, Rev. Wright joining M H Churches, and several families mainly visiting grandparents, siblings, and friends in Moundsville, Columbus, and Beverly.

Hoy Rodchaver Billy Chesser Gertrude Dougles Chillicothe All M.A. Smyth Bing Cleveland Don Campbell Chartey Christy K. Christy Parkersburg W. Va Ora Ashcraft Ichildren Columbus Slater Dewey Neiyman Ezza Coleman Virginia Charley Smart Belpre Homer Moorhead Kiri Moorhead Palestine George Marshall Moorefield Rev. Brown Albany M. E Wright M. H Paul R. McLaughlin Moundsvile J. A. Arbaugh Tuppers Plains Beulah Smith Reed Brice Chapman Zanesville Fortney Lumberport Olive Timmons Ina Coleman Mary Wilson Cheadle Beverly Ohio Charles Cray Athans Mary Lawrence George Chesseria Main Street Leta V. McLaughin Mres Foster Bean Athena Wars Detroit Chauncey Noah Harvey Julia Mingus Sand Ridge Herbert Mingus Millfield Nelsonville Donna Mary Lee Blower Sfinfield Glouster Thomas Blower Mra Patton Millfeld Toledo Sturgis Mich Emma Jo Potter Bmillfeld Allan Boudinot Guns Graham Charlotte Mattie Pritchard Athens Edward Guy E. Osborne

Dover and Plains School Openings Slated for Sept 12

Chauncey and The Plains will start Monday Sept 12 after a community meeting postponed the opener from last week. Wes Walburn leads 40 teachers at Chauncey-Dover Schools. The Plains high and grade schedules set start times with birth certificates required for first graders.

Dover the Plains Chauncey Chauncey Dover Wesley Walburn Chauncey-Dover

Aid Society Meets Greens Run Church Event

Sept 10 Greens Run Church ladies aid society hosted a wiener roast at the school grounds with contests races and refreshments. Attendees included Mrs. Fred Mec Clelland and family Mrs. Fred Leake Ada Leake Mr and Mrs Dow Cannon and many others. Chaunc ey Ohio.

Edward Cartwright W. H. Fierbaugh Minnie Maynard Ralph Maynard Willam Cartwright Clarence Marilla Grinstead Willam Hanley Willam Bishop Sam Stevenson Virsa Frank Smith

Mrs Mingus Hosts Millfield Church Ladies Ald Society

Mrs Mingus hosted the monthly meeting of the Ladies Ald Society of Millfield Church of Christ at her Milfield home. Miss Olive Brookins led the gathering. several members attended, with two visitors present including Mrs Julia Mingus and Miss Emma Jo Potter.

Ladies Ald Society of Melfield Church of Christ Meeks Chauncey Herbert Mingus Milfield Ladies’ Ald Society Millfield Church of Christ Olive Brookins H. Boudinot Daniel Fulton Clarence Sanders Allen Boudinot L. L. Howard

Naomi Bible Class Met In The Plains Home

The Naomi Bible Class of The Plains Methodist meets at Mrs. Floyd Linscott’s with Al Michael in charge. Members list includes Nora Graves and Ray Michael among others. one visitor, Mrs. Clara Wallace. A Chauncey note reports a young Manning child swallowed a needle while sewing with no current ill effects.

Flood Linscott the Plains Chauncey Naomi Bible Plains Methodist Episcopal Church Floyd Linscott al Michael V. C. Kail Jeader Barrows Biss. ET. Thompson C. 5. Rice Ralph Porter Ray Michael Guy Yates Fay Michael Te Ciing Ray Miches Clara Wallace Nora Graves Grant Michael Bernice Lyman Noah Hill Kenneth Barrows Ralph Forter Guy Circle Winnie Neal W. G. Kail Dwight Pullin C. S. Rice Henry Vans Linscott Chied Ansel Manning

Past Chiefs Club meeting opens autumn session in Chauncey

The Past Chiefs Club of the Puthfan Sisters of Chauncey held its first autumn meeting at Mrs. Donald Henry's Chauncey home with Mrs. F. E. Boudinot presiding. Officers elected include President Mrs. Donald Henry and Vice President Mrs. William Collins Sr. The gathering featured club songs devotions and Bible quotations during roll call.

Millfield F. E. Boudinot Chiefs Club Puthfan Sisters of Chauncey Donald Henry Floyd Linscott William Collins, Sr Floyd. Linncott Ira Cunningham Flower

Sawyer Gored by Bull Near Jacksonville Farm

D M Sawyer former Athens County commissioner was gored and trampled by a bull while feeding cattle Friday afternoon at his dairy farm south of Jacksonville. He suffered fractured ribs and severe cuts but was able to sit on the porch during Grange Home Dedication events at his Sawyer farm Saturday. Sawyer is well known for Grange work and county service. The Grange events drew hundreds despite his inability to participate.

Glouster D. M. Sawryer Athens County Jacksonville Sawyer Grange Sawyer Farm Kens County Agricultural

Glouster Schools Set Monday Start With Large Attendance

Glouster Ohio schools plan a one hour opening day under new superintendent Thomas W. Figler, with full attendance required and enrollment for all students. Dismissal at 3:30, teacher meeting after, plus starting instrumental music, book exchanges, and new grade assignments.

Glouster Clouster Thomas W. Figler Figler Helen Dennison Madison Rachel Murray Monroe

Pheasants Freed for County Distribution

Deputy Game Protector BBB Swartz reports a shipment of 50 pheasants from a four state hatchery received Thursday and distributed across the county. This brings the season total to 240 pheasants distributed in the county, Swartz notes. Continued on Page 16.

Glouster Bbb Swartz

Also Mentioned on This Page

White Way Electric Company Rio Grande Lewis Junior College Rio Grande Junior College W. A. Lewis Wasaza Paul R. Lyne Defiance College J. D. Spooner Mary Ann Forter Drexel Institute Nell Denterie Blaics Stephen Thomas Washington City Balios G. W. Hopkins Radio & Bio Shop Berry Hotel Reliance Eppling Allegheny River Kittaning Sunday Creek West Virginia J. D. Ayres Union Line Steel City Wagner-Piymale Lumper Co., Ltd Pine Street Guysville Archduke Stephen Nieana Vienna Austria Caro Alfonso Spain Ralph Brown Clinton Courtney Paul Courtney Lois Barney Courtney Springfield Needle Club Chancey Millfield Needle Club Elizabeth Robinett Harold Blower Herman Theisen, Jr William Sisson Frank Henry Heffiin Herbert Min- Henry Hiffkin Robinett Eleanor Theo. Nagle Theodore Nagle White Cross Hospital Plains Peter Bachus Shirley Scott Athens Fairgrounds Aid Society Greens Run Church of Christ Society Mrs. Mingus Naomi D. M. Sawyer Noble Grands Nine Eyeh Rebekah Lodge William Hallam Harry Wallace Wallace K. of P. Hall Fibet Win. Collins Dra Cuneningham F. E B. Bowdinet Floyd Lingcott A. J Smith L. K. Howard Eber Henry Fisk Mabel Mingus Ladies' Aid Society Church of Christ Martha and Faithful Circle Church of Christ Hia Martha Wineo Ners Loyal Men's Faithful Circle IL. Howard Jane Tryon George Shaner William Matson Janet Yvonnie Vaughn Hartch John Butske Dorthy Butske Sam Mangles Hixson Lake Alma Thomas W. Fishey Kathryn Wells L. G. DeLong Merle Danford Lalla Danford Mildred Vickey Katherine Dennison Virginia Wolfe Mabel Bond Helen Green Grace Batterson Kermit Brosser Esta Cunningham Pauline Myers Fontelle Harper Mildred Howard Jane Murray Dora Hedfelt Helen Denparkan Ruth Watkins Sara. Meredith Louella Vaughn Eva Kienta Figley Kodak Lamborn N. Court ST B. G Montgomery Monarch Pass Colo Montgomery R. G Montgomery Gunnison Montana Wyoming Colorado Idaho Brehves
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