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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1933

Page

11

Gallia County Fair includes racing events curtailed by rain

Rain at the Gallia County Fair canceled part of the program while about 3,000 attendees were present and 1,600 paid at the Pulling contest. J. W. Myers and his Columbus dealer showed as popular exhibitors amid couples receiving cash prizes. A Supreme Court note mentions briefs in a gas dispute in Addison Township before the court.

Conene Gallia County Tely Supreme Court Lis George Kail Wilford Addison Township Ohio Supreme Week Robert M. Swit

All Bran Cereal Helps Bartholomew Digest

Mr Bartholomew reports relief from long standing constipation after using All Bran cereal. He adopted a daily three meal plan with bran that improved digestion and energy, noting bran supplies fiber and iron, and reduces need for temporary medications.

Local families plan moves and education changes

Mr and Mrs William K OBrien and children and Anne Dunbar will relocate to Ann Arbor Michigan for the school year at the University of Michigan. Mrs David Caldwell leads Halliday and Company ready-to-wear and lingerie. J Langley Plymale travels to Ohio Wesleyan and Washington University Medical School. William and Henrietta Cherrington enter the University of Mid. Roy Smith of Gallipolis R D was jailed at the fairgrounds for intoxication to serve an old fine.

William K. O’brien Anne Dunbar Ann Arbor Mich University of Michigan Robert M. Switzer Dayton David Caldwell Halliday & Company J. Langley Plymale Ohio Wesleyan Delaware Washington University Medical School St. Louis Laura Rutt Cadmus Sanitary William and Henrietta Cherrington University of Mid Gallipolis Roy Smith R. D Fairgrounds Gallia County

Legion Will Elect Officers at Lafayette Post Meeting

Lafayette Post of the American Legion schedules officer elections for October 11 at its regular meeting. Installation set for October 18. Fall Festival committees named with Ferry Dillon in charge of policing, Derry Weatherholt H P Bradbury and Wayne Booth concessions, John Ivor Richards head eating stand. Grace Gillingham of Gallipolis had a tonsil operation at Holzer Hospital. Dismissals include Mrs M G Somerville Huntington and John Hamilton Gallipolis R D.

Gallipolis Lafayette Post American Legion Ferry Dillon Derry Weatherholt H. P. Bradbury Wayne Booth John Ivor Richards Grace Gillingham Holzer Hospital M. G. Somerville Huntington John Hamilton R. D

Wagner couple to move near Gallpolis Public Library

Mr and Mrs Paul Wagner plan to move into the house next to the Gallpolis Public Library on Third Avenue owned by William Rairdan of Pt Pleasant igan Ann Arbor He will enroll in the college of law and she will major in physical education in the college of education Also Mr and Mrs Morris Myers and Mr and Mrs Ed Myers returned Wednesday from an extended trip through Canada and New England Immunization for diphtheria will start next week in Gallia County with county health nurse Miss Margaret Jones reporting only 86 of 273 parents consented to shots

Gallipolis Paul Wagner Gallipolis Public Library Third Avenue William Rairdan Pt. Pleasant Igan Ann Arbor College of Law College of Education Morris Myers Ed Myers Canada New England Gallia County Margaret Jones

Hunting License Sales Slump in September

In Gallipolis on September 15, records show a sharp drop in hunting license tags for September, down 30 to 40 percent from last year. Only 90 applications were filed with Clerk Margaret McCormick, vs 157 licenses in September 1932, 64 issued the final day before open season. H E Houck notes 40 licenses sold that month, less than a year ago. The oldest licensed hunter is 8-year-old A J Blair, father-in-law of Dr A O Vornholt, and the youngest is 14-year-old George Roberts of 118 State Street.

Gallipolis Nimrods Margaret McCormick H. E. Houck A. J. Blair A. 0. Vornholt George Roberts State Street

River Notes Steamer Fleet Moves in Regional Trade

The Queen City was released by U S marshal in Huntington after attachment for about 4500 dollars owed to Hood Coal Co. Senator Cordill remained as surety. Kiwanis ferried Cordill freight to Cincinnati while Kathryn from Charleston may start weekend service. Liberty delivered two steel barges to Huntington for Union Sand and Gravel. J D Ayres arrived from Memphis, LaBelle heads for drydocking, and Benwood to enter Pittsburgh Steubenville coal tow trade.

Gallipolis Queen City Pittsburgh Cincinnati United States Huntington Senator Cordill Hood Coal Company Pomeroy Kiwanis Greene Line Cordill Kathryn Smith & Pfaff Sand and Gravel Company Charleston Frank Wright Packet Liberty Union Sand and Gravel Company J. D. Ayres Union Barge Line Memphis LaBelle Wheeling Steel Corporation Pittsburgh-Steubenville

Silver Bridge to Host Nelsonville in Sunday Baseball

Silver Bridge baseball team will host Nelsonville Sunday at 2 30 in the afternoon at the Silver Bridge athletic field. Gallipolis may start Howard Hardway or Owens with Dunckle catching while Nelsonville pairs Carlin and Longley with Columbus catching.

Gallipolis Silver Bridge Nelsonville Silver Bridge Athletic Field Howard Hardway Springfield Owens Dunckle Carlin Longley Columber

Harrison Funeral Attended by Many

Benjamin R. Harrison longtime The Plains resident died Tuesday in White Cross Hospital Columbus from lead poisoning. Funeral services were held Thursday at 2 pm from his Chauncey residence with Rev O M Grace and Chauncey singers. Burial at Greenlawn Cemetery. He leaves wife Rebecca Jones Harrison and four children Benny Jr Rose Iona and Mary plus four brothers and one sister. Parents and two sisters preceded him in death.

Rebecca Jones Harrison Benny, Jr Rose Iona Mary

Chauncey Hosts Visitors on Ellis Avenue

Mrs B H Fielder of Chauncey entertained guests Mrs Barl Rarick and Mrs Fred Chapman of Newark Ohio at her Ellis Avenue home on Wednesday. Seventh annual McHarg family reunion set for Sunday at Mrs Liezie Barber’s Nelsonville home with relatives and friends invited.

Chauncey B. H. Fielder Ellis Avenue Barl Rarick Fred Chapman Newark Ohio McHarg Liezie Barber Nelsonville

Two New Daughters in Chauncey and Sugar Creek

Chauncey announces the birth of Donna Jean Kirkendall born Tuesday to Mr. and Mrs. Luther Kirkendall at home near Chauncey weighing 7 pounds with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. W Hershall Kirkendall and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Savage of Chauncey. In Sugar Creek Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Burchfield report the birth of another daughter at their home Tuesday.

Chauncey Luther Kirkendall Eileen Savage Donna Jean Whershall Kirkendall Samuel Savage Pearl Burchfield Sugar Creek

Dinner Guests Honored By Mrs Banfield On Sunday

Mrs Clifford Banfield hosted Sunday night chicken dinner for guests from Cleveland including Mr and Mrs Henry Banfield and Harry Banfield Orbiston. Also present were Mr and Mrs Ralph Kuckenmeister and son Dickey and Mr and Mrs Chester Lauderbaugh with Gieena Lauderbaugh. The visitors are nieces and nephews of the Banfields who are staying with their grandparents Mr and Mrs Henry Banfield in Orbiston.

Chauncey Clifford Banfield Henry Banfield Harry Banfield Orbiston Ralph Kuckenmeister Dickey Chester Lauderbaugh Gieena Lauderbaugh Cleveland Kuckenmeisters Lauderbaughs

Greens Run Home-Coming Planned for October

A Greens Run Church meeting set October 3 for a home-coming event with an invitation committee named Mrs. Fred Leake Mrs. Minnie Maynard Mrs. Carl Cartwright Mrs. W. H. Fierbaugh and Miss Carrye Smith. The Young People’s Class will prepare the church building. Meanwhile in Gallia County the state conservation department released 100 pheasants and three pairs of raccoons.

Chauncey Greens Run Fred Leake Minnie Maynard Carl Cartwright W. H. Fierbaugh Carrye Smith Gallipolis Gallia County State Conservation Department

Surface Road Coating Planned on Route 161

On September 15 the route from Mills Station to Vinton will receive surface coating this week. Earl M Brown, state maintenance superintendent for Gallia County, announced the service day. Also noted is a church home coming with former members and friends expected, plus committees to arrange the program and the pastor to secure a speaker. Chauncey Pythian Sisters plan fall and winter activities after summer break.

Gallipolis Mills’ Station Vinton Earl M Brown Gailia County Chauncey Pleasant View

Attractive house frock promises slendering look

A simple home dress highlights slim silhouette with pointed seamings a semi belted waist and a flattering collar. The design aims to keep a neat attractive appearance for women whose figures have changed.

Wiener Roast Brings Friendship Class Together

Members of the Friendship Class of the Church of Christ held a wiener roast at the home of Mr and Mrs Henry Cass after their monthly meeting.

Chauncly Church of Christ Henry Cass

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