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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1933

Page

9

Spoils Racing Card and Contests at Gallipolis

Rain at the Gallia County Fair halted the racing card and contests drawing about 3,000 spectators, far above the 1,000 paid admissions earlier. A pulling contest was cancelled and crowds dispersed without the usual event finish. Mrs. J. W. Myers of Columbus and her dealer were noted among those tied to the day’s marriages, while a gas possession dispute hovered in Ohio Supreme Court briefs filed from Lis.

Supreme Court Lis George Kail Wilford Ohio Supreme Week Robert M. Swit

All-Bran cereal aids digestion for Mr Bartholomew

Lester Bartholomew of Michigan spoke about relief from long standing constipation after switching to Kellogg All-Bran cereal. He says the bran dish three times daily restored natural digestion and he now enjoys it as a permanent part of his diet.

Lester Bartholomew

Personal News and Local Moves Across Ohio and Michigan

Mr and Mrs William K OBrien and children and Anne Dunbar will move Sunday to Ann Arbor Michigan for the school year at the University of Michigan. Mr and Mrs Robert M Switzer spend the weekend in Dayton. Mrs David Caldwell leads the ready to wear and lingerie department at Halliday and Company. J Langley Piymale leaves Tuesday for Ohio Wesleyan Delaware then Washington University Medical School St Louis. Miss Laura Rutt Cadmus plans a beauty parlor at Sanitary Barber shop. William and Henrietta Cherrington enter the University of Mid. Roy Smith of Gallipolis R D jailed for intoxication after arrest at the fair grounds 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 Piymale 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 to Elect Officers at Lafayette Post Meeting

Lafayette Post of the American Legion will elect officers on October 11 at its regular meeting. Installation is set for October 18. Committee chairmen for the Fall Festival were chosen with Ferry Dillon in charge of policing Derry Weatherholt H P Bradbury and Wayne Booth supervising concessions and John Ivor Richards heading the eating stand.

Gallipolis Lafayette American Legion Ferry Dillon Derry Weatherholt H. P. Bradbury Wayne Booth John Ivor Richards

Tonsil operation at Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis

Grace Gillingham of Gallipolis underwent a tonsil operation at Holzer Hospital on Thursday. Dismissals included Mrs. M. G. Somerville of Huntington and John Hamilton of Gallipolis R. D. Gallipolis. Mr and Mrs Paul Wagner plan to move next to the Gallipolis Public Library on Third Avenue. He will enter the college of law and she the college of education. Morris Myers and Ed Myers with others returned Wednesday from a trip through Canada and New England.

Gallipolis Grace Gillingham Holzer Hospital M. G. Somerville Huntington John Hamilton R. D 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

Immunization Drive Starts Next Week in Gallia County

Gallipolis reports the diphtheria vaccination program for school children will begin next week under county health nurse Miss Margaret Jones. Only 86 of 273 parents who received immunization slips have given consent for the shots.

Gallipolis Gallia County Margaret Jones

Hunting License Sales Slump in September

Gallipolis reports a slow start to hunting licenses with a 30 to 40 percent drop from last year. By last night 90 people had licenses through Clerk of Courts Margaret McCormick, versus 157 in September 1932, 64 of them issued the final day before open season. H E Houck township clerk says 40 licenses sold, down from a year ago. The oldest hunter is 80-year-old A J Blair, father-in-law of Dr A O Vornholt, while the youngest is 14-year-old George Roberts of 118 State Street.

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

River shipping notes from Gallipolis at Huntington

Steamer Queen City released by U S marshal after attachment for a coal debt of about 4500 dollars to Hood Coal Company. Senator Cordill left as surety. Kiwanis carried Cordill’s freight to Cincinnati. Kathryn set to operate weekend. Frank Wright of Gallipolis pilots. Liberty delivered two new steel barges to Huntington for Union Sand and Gravel. J D Ayres headed from Memphis to Pittsburgh. LaBelle to be drydocked for repairs and steel hull construction. Benwood to enter Pittsburgh Steubenville trade towing coal.

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 Benwood Pittsburgh-Steubenville

Silver Bridge to Play Nelsonville Sunday at 2:30

Gallipolis hosts Nelsonville Sunday at 2 30 for a Silver Bridge baseball game at the Silver Bridge athletic field. Expected pitchers include Howard M Hardway or Owens for Gallipolis and Carlin and Longley for Nelsonville with Co lumber catching.

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

Attractive House Frock Promises Slimming Look

A simple home dress designed to flatter figures not slender, featuring pointed seamings a semi belted waistline and a flattering collar to present a neat attractive silhouette while staying comfortable at home.

Harrison Funeral Attended by Many

Benjamin R. Harrison of The Plains died after lead poisoning and his funeral was held at his Chauncey residence with Rev. O M Grace presiding. Singers from Chauncey performed three hymns before burial at Green Lawn Cemetery. He leaves wife Rebecca Jones Harrison and four children Benny Jr Rose Iona Mary along with four brothers and one sister.

Chauncey Benjamin R. Harrison the Plains O. M. Grace Church of the Nazarene Greenlawn Harrison White Cross Hospital Columbus Clifton W. Va Rebecca Jones Harrison Benny, Jr Rose Iona Mary Sester

Two New Daughters Born Near Chauncey and Sugar Creek

Chauncey announces the birth of a daughter weighing 7 pounds named Donna Jean to Mr. and Mrs. Luther Kirkendall on Tuesday at their Chauncey home. Grandparents are Hershal and Samuel Kirkendall Savages. Sugar Creek reports a daughter born Tuesday to Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Burchfield.

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

Chauncey Hosts Two Social Gatherings

Mrs. B H Fielder of Chauncey entertained Mrs. Earl Barick and Mrs. Fred Chapman of Newark Ohio at her Ellis Avenue home on Wednesday. The same Chauncey notice announces the seventh annual McHarg family reunion to be held Sunday at Mrs. Lizzie Barber’s Nelsonville home inviting relatives and friends.

Chauncey B. H. Fielder Ellis Avenue Earl Barick Fred Chapman Newark Ohio McHarg Lizzie Barber Nelsonville

Dinner Guests Gather at Clifford Banfield Home

Mrs. Clifford Banfield hosted Sunday night chicken dinner in Chauncey for relatives visiting from Cleveland. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Henry Banfield and Harry Banfield, Orbiston, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Kuckenmeister and son Dickey, and Mr. and Mrs. Chester Lauderbaugh with Gieena. The visitors are nieces and nephews of the Banfields, staying with 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 and Lauderbaughs

Greens Run Home Coming To Be Event Of October

Greens Run church finalizes plans for home coming on October 1 with an invitation committee named and the Young People's Class to beautify the building. Several nearby events wrap the same area with wildlife releases and local notices including Pythian Sisters meetings and a church group wiener roast.

Fred Leake Minnie Maynard Carl Cartwright W. H. Fierbaugh Carrye Smith

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