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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1942
Page
9
Major Building Projects Near Start in Gallipolis Area
Gallipolis set to begin several large building projects to house defense workers. FHA approval stands as the final hurdle. Local chamber seeks FHA representatives but no arrival date is set. A contractor superintendent is preparing estimates for the Portsmouth Avenue residences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Messenger
Athens, Ohio
Gallipolis
FHA
Chamber of Commerce
Portsmouth Ave
Mrs Alfred Williams Dies Near Thivener
Mrs Alfred Williams age 68, formerly Miss Ann Eliza Boster, died at home near Thivener. Surviving: son Noah Williams at home. daughters Mrs Brisco Baldwin Gallipolis and Mrs Joseph T Wooten West Liberty. brother James Boster. Funeral Friday at 2 p.m. in Elizabeth Chapel by Rev Jennings Cremeens. Interment St Nicholas Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Alfred Williams
Ann Eliza Boster
Thivener
Noah Williams
Brisco Baldwin
Joseph T. Wooten
West Liberty
James Boster
Williams
Elizabeth Chapel
Jennings Cremeens
St. Nicholas Cemetery
Licenses to wed listed for four couples in Ohio and West Virginia
Early April applicants for licenses to wed include Herbert O Chadbourne 22 and Jean Marie Nease 21 of West Bridgton Maine Harold P Munn 29 Albany and Vivian Burdette 27 Gallipolis George Straight 25 Albany New York and Clara Boardman 21 South Side W Va Quentin Campbell Hurricane W Va and Mary Cunningham Gallipolis. In Gallipolis a suit by Robert Wooten against the Industrial Commission of Ohio for state compensation has been withdrawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gllipolis
Herbert O. Chadbourne
Jean Marie Nease
West Bridgton
Maine
Harold P. Munn
Albany
Vivian Burdette
Gallipolis
George Straight
New York
Clara Boardman
South Side
W. Va
Quentin Campbell
Hurricane
Mary Cunningham
Clerk of Courts’ Office
Robert Wooten
Industrial Commission of Ohio
Tax collections show improvement in Gallia County
Gallia County Treasurer Otis Drummond reports satisfactory receipts for tangible and intangible taxes through March 31. Intangible taxes total $5,128 this year versus $4,445 last year. Tangible taxes reach $10,213 compared with $7,087 in 1941, with many Gallia Countians described as prompt payers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Otis Drummond
Jenkinson Funeral Held at Crown City
Funeral services for Edward Jenkinson were conducted at Crown City Methodist Church with interment in the churchyard. Pallbearers included Jesse Brewster Henry Jenkinson Ira Foster Wade Foster Henry Bailey and Perry Gatewood. Born in Pomeroy he was 71 and long employed at the state hospital. He died suddenly at home near Crown City while gardening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Edward Jenkinson
Crown City Methodist Church
Jesse Brewster
Henry Jenkinson
Ira
Wade Foster
Henry Bailey
Perry Gatewood
Pomeroy
State Hospital
Jenkinson
Crown City
Grand Jurors Will Meet Next Tuesday
Gallipolis reports that about 54 witnesses have been summoned to appear before grand jury sessions starting Tuesday. Additional witnesses are expected to be called before the body convenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Masonic Inspections Schedule Set for April in Gallipolis
Four Masonic inspections are planned in Gallipolis this month. The events include Gallipolis Chapter on April 3, Order of the Eastern Star on April 6, The Rose Commandery Knights Templars on April 10, and Moriah Council on April 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Order of the Eastern Star
the Rose Commandery
Knights Templars
Moriah
Community Communion Service in Calvary Baptist Church
A community communion service is planned tonight at Calvary Baptist Church in Rio Grande. Officiating will be Rev. Donald S. Hobbs Rev. C. D. Copley and Rev. J. R. Duncan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Calvary Baptist Church
Rio Grande
Donald S. Hobbs
C. D. Copley
J. R. Duncan
Caldwell Fined for Eureka Fight at Age 19
Del Caldwell 19 pleads are charged and fined by Magistrate J H Shato Wednesday for taking part in a fight at Eureka. The $5 fine plus costs reflects the local disciplinary action in Gallia County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
del Caldwell
J. H. Shato
Eureka
Gallipolis Social Notes and Personal Gleanings
Announcement of Pauline Johnson marriage to William Lindsey Cook in Ashland in 1941. Notes on Mr. Cook’s OSU horticulture work and move to Circleville. Mrs. Cook’s singing talent. Eastern Star inspection details and district invitations. Local social items include birthday parties, guest honors, and various noted visits of residents to and from Gallipolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
James Austin Johnson
Pauline
William Lindsey Cook
Fred Cook
Circleville
Howard W. Whitaker
Ashland
Cook
Ohio State University
Ohio Hospital
Exchange Ministers Are Well Received
A pulpit exchange program among Protestant ministers in Gallipolis drew large attendance as Holy Week begins. Tonight each church will hold a communion service in preparation for the Good Friday union service at First Baptist Church from noon to 3 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
First Baptist Church
Middleport Gallipolis
W. G. Evans
Middleport
Easter Sunrise Service and Festival at Methodist Church
Rev W Scott Westerman announced Easter events at the Methodist Church. A Sunrise Service is planned for 6 30 a m, breakfast at 7, church school at 9 15, and morning service at 10 30 with baptism and new member reception. An Easter Festival of Music by the combined church choirs begins at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
W. Scott Westerman
Man with Fake Defense Badge Cashes Forged Checks
Gallipolis police warn the public against accepting checks from strangers after a man wearing a defense worker badge and other identifications cashed several forged checks for large sums yesterday. The forgeries resemble checks issued by a local war industry and the individual has disappeared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Damages Sought Over Road Elevation Near Gallipolis
Frank P. Linsley of the Chillicothe Road area seeks $600 damages from the county commissioners for a six foot elevation change made west of Gallipolis to conform to improvements near the city limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Chillicothe Road
Frank P. Linsley
Grace Methodist women's group to serve meals at fair grounds
A woman's organization of Grace Methodist Church will serve supper at the fair grounds Thursday for attendees of the county foxhunters' beach show and provide lunch and breakfast Friday and Saturday at the organization cabin headquarters in the Morton woods where field trials will begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Grace Methodist Church
Fair Grounds
County
Foxhunters’ Association
Morton Troods
Special courses for stenographers and typists start April 27
Rio Grande College offers an eight month special course in stenography and typing beginning April 27 to meet demand. Banks and public library to stay open Friday nights for war defense workers. Union services Good Friday to be held in Middleport. Lester Cooper buys A A Lyon property on Grape Street. Legal notice in Athens County Court of Common Pleas: Sarah Wooley seeks partition of Lot 12 in McLeish, Trimble Township, 1.1 acres. defendants must answer by April 11, 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Rio Grande College
Court OF Common Pleas
Athens County
Sarah Wooley
Piemitt
Frank Phill Et al
Myrtle Marshall
West Piper Avenue
Flint
Michigan
Ohio
Athena
State of
Trimble
McLeish
Louis Tyroler
Bridges Receiving Special Attention In Gallia County
More than 80 year old 17 covered bridges in Gallia County are set for reflooring and re roofing as steel replacements cannot be purchased. County Engineer E N Leonard cites ship part production as the cause of scarce bridge materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
E. N. Leonard
Divorce Granted and Store Closed for Good Friday
Gallipolis reports Mrs James A Wiley granted divorce on neglect and restored to maiden name Miss Jeanette Emmerson. Close on Friday the state liquor store will be closed all day in respect for Good Friday per manager Roy D Rothgeb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
James A. Wiley
Jeanette Emmerson
Roy D. Rothgeb
Probate Court Work For March Reported
Gallipolis reports March probate activity with 55 birth registrations at 3 50 each totaling 192 50, 29 birth record corrections at 2 50 each totaling 50, two special corrections at 1 each totaling 2, 150 certified copies at 59 cents each totaling 75, county fee fund 120 50, 121 marriage licenses issued at 2 each totaling 242, grand total 682 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Probat
James Clark
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McArthur
Pomeroy and
Masonic Temple
Hotel Lafayette
Virgil Greene
Anne
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Episcopal Parish House
Bobbie Pickett
Howard Pickett
Frank L. Harvey
Charles E. Holzer
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Michael
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Maryville College
St. Louis
Joan Hoy
St. Mary of the Sacred Heart Academy
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Raymond Houck
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Columbus
Harry Howell
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John L. Evans
Nitro
Albert Miller
C. E. Campbell
Lester Roush
Lester Cooper
A. A. Lyon
Grape St
F. E. Kerr
Comic Books
S. Court St
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Defense
Scott
Krank
Putnam
Wrisley
Mrs. Littleton
Dennison
Gerber's Cereal
Clapp
Libby
Tbe
Kentucky
Briggs
Prince Albert
Walter
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Kentucky Club
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