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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1933

Page

8

Gallia County Court docket set for October trials

Gallipolis Sept 28 Judge W R White assigned a three week common pleas docket for October and part of November with criminal trials and one injunction. Listings include State of Ohio vs Frank Hill burglary larceny on Oct 3, Evans Barnett entering dwelling Oct 4-5, Homer Walters vs Ohio Valley Livestock Sales Oct 6, Dennis Spires indecent exposure Oct 23, Nora Sims bribe Oct 24, G Madison Parsons operating vehicle without consent Oct 25, Boyd Bowne receiving stolen property Oct 26, Zenith Young vs Harry Miller Oct 27, Dud Halley breach of peace Oct 31, Ernest Smith transporting liquor Nov 1, Drin Dilion assault Nov 2, Mack Brabham third liquor offense Nov 3, McCarley and others pending further.

Gallipolis Court of Appeals Gallia County W. R. White Common Pleas Court State of Ohio Frank Hill Joan Howell Evans Barnett H. W. Cherrington EB. R. Rider Homer Walters Ohio Valley Livestock Sales Company H. M. Miller H. W .Herrington Dennis Spires Nora Sims H. M. Millie State of Ray Clair, and Co H. C. Johnston Dud Halley Rnest Smith H. C. Cherrington Mack Brabham H. W. Cherringons State Ofhio Glenn McCarley

Fattest Baby Claim Traced to Utah Advisers

H. W. Cherrington counsels the case as Utah officials consider the claim of a baby deemed the fattest. The report notes the supporting party and the local authority involved in the assessment.

Moone’s Em sid Oil Promises Quick Relief

An advertisement touts Moone’s Em sid Oil for varicose veins ulcers and old sores with full strength formula and a money back guarantee. It claims relief after the first application and short treatments lead to disappearance of troubles, with Quick's Cut Ret Store selling large quantities.

Moone Quick Adv F& Dad

Funeral services for Mrs. Gardner in Gallipolis

Funeral services for Mrs. Henry W. Gardner 67 of 1150 Second Avenue will be Sunday at 2 PM with Rev. H H Wilbur and Rev. George Sagan officiating. Burial in Pine Street Cemetery. She died Tuesday midnight after a six year illness. Daughter Mrs. May Lawrence. sisters Mrs. James Roberts of Kananga and Mrs. L W Burnett of Gallipolis. brother James Null of Huntington.

Gallipolis Henry W. Gardner Second Avenue H. H. Wilbur George Sagan Pine Street Gardner Frank Rebecca Null Harrison Township May Lawrence James Roberts Kananga L. W. Burnett James Null Huntington

Fire in Shed at Gilbert Grocery Causes Minor Damage

Gallipolis reports a small shed fire behind the Gilbert Grocery on Third Avenue, extinguished by the fire department after a 3:30 pm call. Damage described as slight and cause undetermined.

Gallipolis Third Avenue

Gallia Academy to Install Student Officers Friday

Gallia Academy High School will install student officers at Friday’s weekly meeting led by Supt Wayne Lutz. New officers include the student council president Robert Kuhn and vice president Robert Martin, with numerous home room officers elected across grades and rooms. Anne Nibert was chosen as school representative in the Fall Festival queen contest.

Gallipolis Gallia Academy High School Wayne Lutz Anne Nibert Robert Kuhn Robert Martin Earl Halley Betty Hamrick Betty Henke Tom Bowman Russell Notter Lee Mootz Eva Evans Melba Baker Virginia Willis John Sibley John McKean Harold Erwin Mary Margaret Corn Nancy Bean Charlotte Cornwell Randall Gibson Robert Evans Ruth Drummond Room Carrie Kerr Eva Moore Charles Lupton

Roadside Slip Injures Mrs Earl McCormick and Daughter

In Gallipolis on September 28 a mud slick on State Route 11 caused a roadster driven by Jean McCormick to skid and plunge into a ditch over a five foot culvert. Jean suffered leg cuts while her mother, Mrs. Earl McCormick, sustained a deep head laceration and multiple injuries. Dr. Leo Bean treated them.

Gallipolis Earl McCormick Jean Fred Foster Jean McCormick

Community Notes From Cheshire Social Round

Cheshire area residents share Sunday visits with relatives and friends. Ka nan ga residents Mr and Mrs C E Lewis join the Vaughn Scott family. Gallipolis couples Aaron Davis and family visit F W Butcher. Thelma Bumgardner of Columbus visits her parents L J Bumgardner. Harry Clark, New York Central Lines, Beach Grove Indiana. Charlie Scott and Bert Scott families host visitors. Alberta Reynolds of Gallipolis visits Leith Reynolds. Raymond Grove and children visit Kyger residents Lew Spires family.

C. E. Lewis Kananga Vaughn Scott Aaron Davis Old Ryger Alberta Reynolds Gallipolis Leith Reynolds Raymond Grove Lew Spires Kyger

Gallia Boys Attend Southeast Ohio Test Day Judging

About 45 Gallia County boys took part in the Southeastern Ohio Test Day at Carpenter Experiment Farm Meigs County on Tuesday. They joined 258 other vocational agriculture students in judging contests with winners to be announced later. Twenty two Rio Grande V A students led by C. B. Poston attended along with a like number from Cheshire led by Clarence Bowen.

Carpenter Gallipolis Gallia County Ohio Carpenter Experiment Farm Meigs County Vocational-Agriculture Vocational-Agriculture Department Rio Grande C. 8 Poston Cheshire Clarence Bowen

Local residents visit kin and attend D A R event

Mr and Mrs Paul Carter return to Sunbury after a visit with Mel Carter and family. Mr and Mrs Carlos Butterfield of Galion spend weeks with Mrs Lew Miller and family. Several ladies including Mrs A W Kerns and Miss Della O Connor attend a D A R district convention at Pomeroy.

Paul Carter Sunbury Mel Carter Carlos Butterfield Galion Lew Miller A. W. Kerns Della O’connor M. T. Epling J. le Clark Hattie Romaine Hubert Carnes Wayne Booth Pomeroy

Two Men Fined In Gallipolis Courthouse Pleas

Lewis Davis Jr. pleaded guilty to possession of intoxicating liquor before Mayor Stormont and was fined 100 dollars plus costs. He also admitted assault and battery on his wife before Justice Milliser and paid 14 dollars in fines and costs. Charles Lee pleaded not guilty to possession of intoxicating liquor with bond set for Friday hearing.

Gallipolis Lewis Davis, Jr A. J. Stormont Justice of Peace Fred Milliser Charles Lee

Glider Record Set By Richard du Pont at Frederick

Richard C. du Pont of Wilmington Del established a new American gliding record of 122 miles near Frederick Maryland after a flight from Waynesboro Virginia. Fog prevented a longer trip, replacing the previous 66 mile mark from 1932.

Frederick, Md Richard C. du Pont Wilmington del Waynesboro

Mrs Richards elected delegate to Ohio PTA meeting

Mrs C C Richards was chosen as a delegate to the Ohio Congress of Parents and Teachers to be held in Cincinnati October 11 12 and 13 by the local association. Committees for the year were named and a membership drive was launched with Mrs George Lear in charge. Room mothers are soliciting parents with two mothers designated per grade. Mrs Gilbert Bush read the Childs Charter and Mrs Osa Baird gave a reading.

Gallipolis C. C. Richards Ohio Congress of Parents and Teachers Cincinnati George Lear Gilbert Bush Osa Baird

Scarlet Fever Cases Rise in Crown City School Outbreak

Gallipolis reports five Scarlet fever cases diagnosed by Dr. F. W. Shane in Crown City. Quarantine of an earlier case prompts officials to expect additional infections from a student who attended Crown City Schools while ill.

Gallipolis Crown City F. W. Shane

Local Medical News From Gallipolis Area

Dale Fife of south of Galipolia had an emergency appendix operation at Holzer Hospital Wednesday night. Elda Schwarzwalder of the Meigs County Children's Home was admitted for treatment. Mrs. Samuel Kahler of Pt. Pleasant was dismissed yesterday.

Gallipolis Dale Fife Galipolia Holzer Hospital Elda Schwarzwalder Meigs County

River steamers and barges move on Kanawha River

Rivers note steamer Eugene Dana Smith arrived upriver with 15 empties from Cincinnati and Louisville. Steamer J. C. Rawn of Union Sand and Gravel laid up here en route to Dam 26 with four empty barges. Packet Queen City sailed downriver to Cincinnati last night.

Gallipolis Eugene Dana Smith Kanawha River Cincinnati Louisville J. C. Rawn Union Sand and Gravel Company Queen City

Ohio Fuel Gas records 18 leases on 1440 acres

Gallia county report shows Ohio Fuel Gas Company signing 18 gas leases on Wednesday. Leases cover 1 440 acres across Addison Cheshire Springfield Green Harrison and Guyan Townships.

Gallipolis Ohio Fuel Gas Company Addison Cheshire Springfield Green, Harrison Guyan

Littl World Series Postponed By Wet Grounds

Wet grounds and cold weather caused the postponement of the third game between the Columbus and Buffalo teams. With better conditions expected, the game likely will be played tonight. Paul Dean is slated to start for Columbus and Phil Gallivan for Buffalo.

Columbus U.P Buffalo Paul Dean Phil Gallivan

Many Seek Jobs On Nearby Projects In Gallia County

Gallia County employment head W. Lewis Jones reports 1 024 men applied at the Federal Re employment Office. About 150 have work on State Route 7 with Frowlie Brothers. Interest rose over Dam 26 roller dam construction. only ex service men can fill the 50 50 government quota for Gallia and Mason counties. No other Gallia jobs are open to non veterans on the dam project.

Gallipolis Federal W. Lewis Jones Gallia County Frowiie Brothers Jones Gallia Mason

Giants Hold Mound Edge in World Series Talks

Washington's Alvin Crowder leads the Senators with 24 victories while Carl Hubbell of the Giants dominates the mound discussions. Hubbell's screwball and scoreless innings record bolster New York as Hal Schumacher, Freddie Fitzsimmons and others provide depth. Both teams sport reliable relief and strong catchers in Mancuso, Sewell, Richards, and Berg.

New York U.P Washington Senators New York Giants Giants Senators Carl Hubbell Oklahoma Hubbell Mathewson Alvin Crowder Washington Crowder Earl Whitehill Lefty Stewart Whitehill Stewart Hal Schumacher St. Lawrence Hal Freddie Fitzsimmons Giant William Watson Clark Brooklyn Monty Weaver Jack Russell Herman Bell Adolfo Luque Gus Mancuso Texan Luke Sewell Paul Richards Moe Berg

Gehrig to Marry Eleanor Twitchell in Freeport

Lou Gehrig the New York Yankees first baseman will wed Eleanor Twitchell of Chicago in Freeport New York on Saturday afternoon. The Austin family matriarch announced the ceremony will take place at the bride’s aunt Mrs A E Austin’s Freeport residence.

New York U.P Lou Gehrig New York Yankees Eleanor Twitchell Chicago Freeport N. Y A. E. Austin Austin

Bluffton Star Guard Injured, Likely Out for Ohio North

Bluffton College star guard Max Hebler of Willard sustains torn ankle ligaments from the Baldwin Wallace game and will miss the Ohio Northern clash. Teammate Bob Freeman also suffers a hand injury that could sideline him this week.

Bluffton U.P Max Hebler Willard Baldwin Wallace Bob Freeman

Loughran Beats Sharkey In Narrow Century Bout

Tommy Loughran of Philadelphia defeats Jack Sharkey of Boston in a 15 round decision in a return bout at Baker Bowl. The crowd of about 8,000 saw a close fight with Sharkey gaining the edge on the UPI score sheet 7-6-2 and judges vote. Loughran weighed 183 pounds to Sharkey’s 202.

Philadelphia U.P Tommy Loughran Jack Sharkey Boston Baker Bowl Sharkey al Voice United Press Loughran Tommy

Yesterday's Heroes Giants and Athletics Triumphs

Hughie Criz and George Davis homered for the Giants to beat the Phillies while Frank Pearce blanked the Giants for Philadelphia. Johnny Marcum of the Athletics shut down the Yankees, limiting them to four hits in a victory.

Hughie Critz George Davis Giants Phillies Frank Pearce Johnny Marcum Athletics Yanks

Ohioans on squad for Michigan freshmen team

Among 103 youths who reported this week to Ray Fisher the Michigan freshman football coach were Bob Armine from New London Ohio a tackle and Jack Liffiton of Lakewood Ohio a back.

Ann Arbor Mich U.P Ray Fisher University of Michigan Bob Armine New London Jack Liffiton Lakewood

Ohio invites bids for Athens County road projects on Route 31

Ohio Department of Highways in Columbus seeks sealed bids by October 6 1933 for two National Recovery projects on Route 31 in Athens County and Nelsonville. Plans cover grading drainage brick paving with brick widths lengths and estimated costs 94937.65 and 170111.44. Bids require 5 percent certified check and wage rules apply.

State OF Ohio Department OF Highways Columbus Ohio State Highway Director of Athens County York Township Nelsonville Athens-Logan United States Co. W. Merrell

Divorce Petition Filed Against Theodore Viars in Athens County

Mae Viars files for divorce restoration of name and other relief in Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio Cause No 15654 alleging fault grounds neglect of duty and cruelty hearing set after October 27 1933. Theodore Viars last known residence Lorado West Virginia unknown. Mae Viars is represented by Wood & Williams.

Theodore Viars Lorado Westirginia Mae Viars Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio

Cardinals Bow To Pittsburgh In Tough Night

Mose Kelsch, 45, a non college veteran, starred for Pittsburgh with two late place kicks after touchdowns, sealing a 14 to 13 NFL victory over the Chicago Cardinals. Pittsburgh erased a 13 point deficit as Kelsch kicked the deciding extra point late in the game.

Pittsburgh U.P Mose Kelsch Chicago Cardinals Kelsch Pirates Cardinals McNally Kettler Tanguay Moss Purdue

Coal Price Debate Halts Pittsburgh Operations

Western Pennsylvania coal mines faced a near standstill as 70 000 miners stayed on strike four days before a new code took effect. Union officials and operators held long talks hoping to reach an agreement by Monday while the Frick Coke Company negotiates a wage scale with the union.

Pittsburgh Pan Pennsylvania Fayette H. C. Frick Coke Company Cod

Wheat Dumping Drive Narrowed as Russia Rejects Compromise

London reports the dispute over world wheat prices heats up as Russia rejects a compromise offered by John McMurray, the delegate to the White Ag mission, during negotiations on Sept 23.

London Russia John McMurray White Ag

Mortgage funds total from Ohio reach $120400

Ohio supplied a total of $120 400 for Home Mortgage programs as announced by officials. The information was released in Washington on September 29.

Washington Ohio

Woman reports stolen pearl necklace in Lima

Mrs Krauss of Lima told police that two hitchhikers who rode in her car stole a pearl necklace after a trip on September 28.

Lima

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