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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1935

Page

6

Gallipolis Fire Uses City Equipment for County Fires

Gallipolis fire equipment will be moved to the rural villages of Gallia County to provide protection during fires. Fireman Frank Woods and City Manager Adolph Henke and Fire Chief Walter Wise agreed to dispatch the engine with only Wise and Woods as official firefighters. Fred Hanson will respond if a fire occurs in Gallipolis during their absence, with volunteers handling on scene work and no whistle calls for out of town fires.

Gallipolis Gallia County Frank Woods Adolph Henke Walter Wise Wise Woods Fred Hanson

Early Easter Rites Planned At Gallipolis

Easter plans across Gallipolis include morning baptisms and musical programs at several churches. Grace Methodist hosts 6:30 program under Miss Janet Bailey with breakfast by the Progressive Bible Class, while Epworth League and Young People’s Department run activities.

Gallipolis Janet M. Bailey Young People’s Department Church School Ellizabeth Knights Templar Ruesta H. H. Wilburs Tople Mies Anna Loulee Weaver Epworth League Emmaus Wilbur Baptist Episcopal

Petition Up Saturday Reviews Remonstrance From Districts

The County Board of Education will meet Saturday to consider the third remonstrance petition from Crown City and Guyan Rural School Districts objecting to their consolidation. About 612 voters signed, more than in prior requests. Atty. and Mrs. Marry Miller and family plan to spend summer on a farm of 186 acres bought from Edward M. Jones in Perry Township.

Gallipolis County Board of Education Crownity Guyan Gallipoli Marry Miller Edward M. Jones Perry Township Miller

Opera House screens Powell Loy and Burns Allen acts

At the Opera House the Thin Man with William Powell and Myrna Loy headlines the week. A musical comedy Love in Bloom features George Burns Gracie Allen Joe Morrison and Dixie Lee. The Fire Bird stars Verree Teasdale Tronel Atwell Ricardo Cortes and Anita Louise. Society Doctor with Robert Taylor Billie Burke Chester Morris and Virginia Bruce plays Thursday and Friday. Cominucus matinee at 2 p.m. Admission ten cents.

George Burns Gracie Allen Joe Morrison Dixie Lee Verree Teasdale Tronel Atwell Ricardo Cortes Anita Louise Society Robert Taylor Billie Burke Chester Morris Virginia Bruce

Orchard Final Thinned by Cold Snap Blessing to Apple Growers

Gallia County farmer T. J. Perkins says last week’s cold spell was a blessing to orchards in the Clay Township area. He notes Rome Beauty apples escaped damage while about 100 peach blossoms were killed, thinning fruit set naturally.

Gallipolis T. J. Perkina Clay Township Rome Perkins

AAA Payout Totals Over 50 Thousand in Gallia County

Gallia County farmers received 50 615 80 in AAA benefit payments from the statewide 15 867 404 53 distribution to Ohio signers of AAA contracts. 1 025 Gallia farmers shared the funds with most going to corn and hog producers 90 140 dollars in this county plus 4 757 90 to wheat and 94 718 41 to tobacco growers.

Gallipolis Agricultural Adjustment Administration Ohio Gallia County R. R. Starbuck Galiia

Three Damage Suits Filed at Gallipolis

Three damage suits stemming from traffic accidents were filed in Common Pleas Court. One suit echoes a previous Campbell case against Girton Bros Inc of Braz, with Mrs Campbell and Mrs Jeanette Waddell named in connection to the 1934 wreck and a $2.00 claim for injuries. The other suits involve Mr and Mrs Rayburn of Addison suing A J Lockman of Pittsburgh for injuries and damages from a March 30 1936 collision, claiming permanent injuries and high speed.

Gallipolis Common Pleas Court Sidney Campbell Girton Bros, Inc Braz Campbell Jeanette Waddell Middleport Indiana Corporation Route 1 Girton Mra Herckles Rayburn Addison Pittsburgh Rayburn Lockman

MelIntyre Welcomed at Gallipolis Dinner

MelIntyre praised the Gallipolis welcome dinner hosted by Frank R. Vance. He wrote he was pleased to see the Sheriff and Chief of Police named on resolutions and noted remarks about residents returning to Gatewood home being remodeled. About 80 local business and professional people attended the event.

Gallipolis Frank R. Vance Gallipolie Vance Gatewood

Miss Yost Reappointed as School Music Supervisor

Frances Yost of Gallipolis is reappointed supervisor of music in Muhlenburg Township Pickaway County Ohio at Darbyville. She is an Ohio University graduate and will sing soprano in the cantata Calvary to be presented Friday evening at the Morgan Memorial M B Church Columbus.

Gallipolis Frances Yost Muhlenburg Township Pickaway County Darbyville Ohio Ohio University Athens Yost

Gearhart Promoted to Assistant Divisions Engineer Post

G M Gearhart a resident highway engineer has been promoted to assistant divisions engineer in charge of maintenance with headquarters at Marietta confirming the appointment and duties.

Gallipolis G. M. Gearhart Marietta

Huey Threatens To Oust Louisiana Supreme Court Justices

Huey P. Long pledges impeachment of Chief Justice Charles A. O Neill and Associate Justices W G Rogers and Fred M Odom if he wins majority legislative support. The Kingfish says moves will target rulings not favored by Long and his faction.

Huey Louisiana Supreme Court Huey P. Long Charles A. O'Neill W. G. Rogers Fred M. Odom Long Kingfish

Ben Miller Funeral To Be Held Saturday

Ben Miller aged 49 died Wednesday at his home on Locust Street from asthma. Survived by daughters Mrs Leona Searis and Mrs Kathryn Short Akron. sons Wilbur Glouster and Charles at CCC camp Defiance. brother Fred Miller and sisters Mrs Alfred Jewell Mrs Elmer Tippie and Mrs Charles Tippie Millfield. Funeral Saturday at 2 pm, Rev C P Smith officiating. Burial in Glouster Cemetery.

Glouster Ben Miller Locust Street Leona Searis Kathryn Short Akron Wilbur Charles Defiance Fred Miller Mra Alfred Jewell Elmer Tippie Charles Tippie Millfield Braun Street Thursaday C. P. Smith Glouster Cemetery

Christian Church Bible Class Meets Wednesday Event

Christian Church of Christ Women Bible class met at Mrs S r H Pendergrass home on Wednesday. Devotions were led by Mrs Rankin and talks given by Mrs Inez Nye and Mrs Nell Brookins. Social hour planned by Mrs Sue Downhour and Mrs Hattie Hamilton. Contest awards went to Mrs Bess Johnson and Mrs Brookins. Next meeting at Mrs Sarah Nye home. Hostess served refreshments.

Chauncey - Christian Women’s Bible Class Church of Christ S.r H. Pendergrass Rankin Inez Nye Nell Brookins Sue Downhour Hattie Hamilton Bess Johnson Brookins Sarah Nye

Kendall Dies in Johnstown Wife, Kin Noted

Homer Kendall 0 former resident of this vicinity and brother of Mrs Harvey Wichie Millferd died in Johnstown Pennsylvania. Telegram to relatives said the body was taken to Derwent Ohio, home of his parents, where funeral services and burial occurred this week. The Kendall family had lived in Oregon Ridge and later moved to Derwent Ohio.

Chauncey Homer Kendal Harvey Wichie Millferd Johnstown Derwent Ohio Kendall Oregon Ridge

Millfield Man Secures Post With Philip Carey Co

Harold Wemer of Millfield R. D. 1 in Columbus has secured a position with the Philip Carey Co. He is a Chauncey Dover High School graduate who studied at Bliss College and completed a bookkeeping course.

Millfield Harold Wemer Columbus R. H. Wemer Millfeld R. D. 1 Philip Carey Co Chauncey-Dover High School Wemer Bliss College

Bullock announce birth of son in Bailey Run home

Mr and Mrs Blaine Bullock announce the birth of a son at their Bailey Run home. The Bullocks are proud parents of their children.

Bon Chauncey Blaine Bullock Bailey Run Mrs. Bullock

Chauncey Blue Devils Top Little Four Standings

Chauncey beat The Plains 6-5 to seize first in the Little Four Baseball League with teams from Chauncey Murray City The Plains and Buchte The Plains stands second at 2-1 Nelson allowed three hits two by Nicholson and struck out ten but the Chauncey defense gave up twelve errors while Smith’s theft at home sealed the win Patton and Smith opposed Nelson and Russell in a pitching clash

Chauncey The Plains Chauncey Blue Devils Murray City the Plains Buchte Nelson Nicholson Blue Devil Smith Patton Blue Devils Russell

Chauncey Easter Services Planned at Church of Christ

Chauncey Church of Christ outlines three Easter programs with a 6 30 sunrise prayer service featuring a vested choir under Christine Brown, Easter poems by Mary Stalder and Betty Jane Courtney, a 9 30 Bible school, musical solos, and a 10 30 worship led by Charlies Minister. Congregants invited. flowers appreciated. Palm decorations planned.

Chauncey Chauncey Church of Christ Christine Brown Mary Stalder Betty Jane Courtney Gilbert Courtney Bible School M. O. Bryan Nell Brookins Inez Nye Florence Pendergrass Charlies

Pre School Clinic Set in Chauncey Schools

A pre school clinic will be held in Chauncey Schools on Tuesday April 23 at 12 30. County courses state doctors and local physicians attend to run the clinic. All Dover Township pre school children should attend at that time. Weak fragment notes residuary estate of Charlies A Deerborn bequeathed to James A Dear born Warren O a nephew valued over 50000.

Chauncey Chauncey Schools Dover Township New York Charlies A. Deerborn James A. Dearborn Warren. O

Warden Shrode Free on Bond After DWI Charge

Sardinia Ohio John Shrode veteran game warden in this district is free on 200 dollar bond pending grand jury action on a charge he drove an automobile while intoxicated.

Sardinia John Shrode

Chauncey Personal Notes Move and Health Updates

Chauncey news reports families relocating within Chauncey and nearby towns, with Hollis Cunningham moving from Circle Hill to Chauncey, apartment at Lexington Avenue. Health notes include Marshal Burke Witham’s mother Mrs. Jane Witham improving slightly at home in Channety. Mrs. Nora Graves returning to The Plains after visiting Lan caster friends. Camp Gallia CCC awaiting 36 new hires from Gallia relief rolls. local mines and Chauncey-Dover schools observing Good Friday holiday.

Chauncey Cap Smith Nelsonville Hollis Cunningham Circle Hill Smith Lexington Avenue Jane Witham Marshal Burke Witham Channety Ezra Karns Alva Karns Athens James Mackie Mercy Hospital Columbus Ted Tippie Nora Graves the Plains Lancaster

J T Players Award Athletes at Jacksonville Trimble

At a Jacksonville Trimble High School party in the J T gymnasium awards were given for football and basketball. Anna Frederick and Marie Stevens won girls prizes while Max Antie and Walden Deal took boys prizes. Basketball letters were awarded to a long list of students and football letters to many, with Hazel Kempton’s daughter Hazel taken to St Francis Hospital Columbus for appendicitis surgery.

Hilda Hoskins Betty Johnson Winifred Joseph Ethel Markins Margaret McCune Elizabeth Rambo Margaret Schoeman Marie Stevens Virginia Sawyer Martha Saefred Maxine Steinmeta Phyllis Willeke Flora Talbert John Anderson Max Antle Ernest Chalfant Walden Deal Ernest Gibbs Ernest Meeks Francis Mason Cedric Morrison Virgil Mates Forest Skinner Floyd Clellan Otis Johnson Gerald McClellan Ootis Johnson Edgar Kinder John Roman James Frazee Edward Hall Edward Oskey Edsel Kasler Chester Antie Frank Forges Glouster Hazel Herman Kempton Taylor Ridge St. Francis Hospital Columbus

Easter Class To Receive New Members At Church

The Easter Class of new members will be received at the First Methodist Church Friday evening. A baptismal service will be conducted for adults. The vested choir will sing and Holy Communion will follow. The Adult Membership Training Class ends with its final session at 7 o'clock Friday evening in the Sunday School Auditorium.

Bake Sale Planned by Mrs. Ferne Johnson's Class

Mrs. Ferne Johnson's Church of Christ class will hold a bake sale at the church Saturday afternoon starting at 2 o'clock.

Trimble Ferne Johnson Church of Christ

Glouster Church Announces Easter Schedule and Programs

The Glouster church reopening and Easter observances include a 9 30 Sunday School start with a children's program and baptism at 10 30 followed by a member reception. Epworth League at 6 30 features an Easter program. cantata at 7 00. Sunrise service aids youth at 6. Bible School at 9 with three adult classes. Lord's Supper at 10 and sermon The Fact We Must Not Forget. Christian Endeavor at 6 30. choir cantata Gethsemane to Calvary at 7 30 in an event open to the public. Participants include Vera Kinney and others.

Glouster M. EB Schildren Epworth League Church of Christ Bible School Calvary Vera Kinney David P. Morris Gail Wallace Mary Jane Morris William Jonas Ruth Dunnett Esta Cunningham Lalla Danford Loig Kinney Mary Jane Mor

Plan Sunrise at Church in Trimble

The Plan Sunrise at Church in Trimble reports Easter services with sunrise prayer meeting and special choir music. Evening service led by G B Courtney with Easter music and pianists. Sunday School times and worship details for Jacksonville and nearby churches listed.

Mar Ris Theo M. EB Jacksonville First Baptist Church

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