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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1937

Page

8

Rotary Talk Tonight by Renowned Ohio Hotel Manager

Gallipolis Rotarians welcome Reno G. Hoag a Marietta hotel keeper and former Rotary secretary for a 14 year term. He will speak at the Lafayette Hotel on Hotels This and That with local officers returning from the Columbus district meeting.

Gallipolis Lafayette Hotel Rotary Club Reno G. Hoag Marietta Hoag Earl Smith W. Lewis Brown Morris Haskins James P. Martin Columbus

Funeral Service for Mrs Jane Cooper in Gallia County

Funeral services for Mrs Jane Cooper age 81 widow of Civil War soldier John C Cooper were held Monday at Elizabeth Chapel Thivener by Rev Ira J Sheets. Interment was in Mound Hill Cemetery. She lived all her life in Gallia County and is survived by two sons seven daughters 29 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren.

Gallipolis Jane Cooper John C. Cooper Elizabeth Chapel Thivener Ira J. Sheets Mound Hill

Mrs. Fannie Wood Neal Dies at 86 in Mercerville

Funeral services were held in Mercerville for Mrs. Fannie Wood Neal 86 widow of Civil War veteran James Neal. She died at her son Dan Neal’s home near Bladen and is survived by three other sons Ira Clyde and Bert Neal.

Gallipolis Mercerville Fannie Wood Neal James Neal Dan Neal Bladen Ira Clyde Bert Neal

Special Session Called in Gallia County Court

Judge W R White called a Friday session of the Court of Common Pleas where a jury will hear the State’s cases against Charley Taylor and Clyde Yarnell for possession of illegal liquor. Police report five intoxication arrests over the weekend and T R Newman of Eureka Dam was fined 25 dollars and costs for drunken driving.

Gallipolis W. R. White Court of Common Pleas Charley Taylor Clyde Yarnell A. J. Stormont T. R. Newman Eureka Dam

Doctor S Relapses After Hospital Discharge

Dr. Orlyn Wiseman, discharged from Grant Hospital in Columbus a week ago, suffered a relapse while convalescing at his father L. A. Wiseman’s home in Gallipolis and was sent back to Columbus by ambulance.

Gallipolis Grant Hospital Columbus Orlyn Wiseman L. A. Wiseman

Gallipolis Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Weddings

Gallipolis residents host birthdays and social gatherings as relatives visit from Rochester New York Columbus Ohio and Portland Oregon. The column notes engagements weddings and club meetings plus travel between Florida Ohio and Texas with several residents returning from winter stays and others planning events.

Isaacs Birth and Local Social Notes From Hamilton

Mr and Mrs Frank Isaacs of Hamilton Ohio announce the birth of a daughter Mrs Isaacs was formerly Kathleen De Witt of Gallipolis The community reports social events including Mrs Tom Quickle hosting the Pythian Past Chiefs Club at her home with supper and a social hour Mrs E A Evans entertains for birthdays and relatives at the Libby Hotel The Martin family spent over Sunday and Monday in Columbus with their son Andrew Martin and family Dr and Mrs C W Thomas are mentioned in local notices

Gallipolis Harold Coulter John William Butler Butler Rochester New York Harry King Columbus H. K. Butler W. C. Fellman E. E. Smith Ocoee Fla Reuben Holcomb Sorrento Claude Warren Portland Ore Will Cox Catherine Morrison Cincinnati H. A. Resener Huntington Ada Resener Howard Thornberry Ellen Mary Ewing Florida WCTU Fred Plymale Charleston S. C Langley Plymale Plymale M. A. Cahoon Billy Richmond Ind John Gills S. J. Kerr Walter Blazer Nitro W. Va Mr. Blazer Thomas Finch Elizabeth Finch Lee Fagan Harry Hysell Charles Casto Thomas Faick, Jr D. A. Finch Earl Smeltzer Thomas Pullins Theo. McCutcheon Frank Isaacs Hamilton, Ohio Isaacs Kathleen de Witt Tom Quickle Pythian Past Chiefs’ Club Isabelle Cloud E. A. Evans Libby Hotel J. P. Martin Andrew Martin C. W. Thomas

Samuel Lee Dies in Gallipolis at 68

Samuel Lee 68, former colored teamster at the Ohio Hospital for Epileptics, died at his home in Gallipolis Sunday night. He leaves his wife, 10 children and 25 grandchildren. Funeral services and burial were held on Tuesday.

Gallipolis Samuel Lee Ohio Hospital

Hay wagon crash near Garners Ford injures no one

A gust toppled a hay wagon driven by J. C. Burk from the Ernest Erwin farm near Garners Ford. The hay rack struck a mailbox and Burk crawled out unharmed.

Gallipolis J. C. Burk Ernest Erwin Garners’ Ford Burk

Daughter Susan Elizabeth Born to Mrs. Thomas in Dayton

A daughter named Susan Elizabeth was born in a Dayton hospital to Mrs. Thomas. She is the daughter of Mrs. Ella Jones of Gallipolis.

Susan Elizabeth Dayton Hospital Thomas Ella Jones Gallipolis

Family Reunion Spans Cities Across Ohio After 20 Years

Arthur McCall of New Carlisle meets his daughters Edith McCall and Anne McCall plus Mrs. Merrill White and Mrs. Harry Hulshurst from Gallipolis and Mrs. Floyd Canley of Troy as they spend Sunday at the Canley home in Troy. Mrs Frand Brothers attends a state Royal Neighbors convention in Cincinnati this week.

Arthur McCall New Carlisle Merrill White Edith McCall Harry Hulshurst Gallipolis Floyd Canley Troy Anne Daisy McCall Hamilton Canley Frand Brothers Cincinnati The Royal Neighbors

What's on the Air Y Del Casino and Variety Radio Listings

Radio listings show a dense schedule across CBS WLW NBC and NBC affiliates with programs including The Moon River hour Farm Home Hour Amos n Andy Lum and Abner The O Neills Harry Richman One Man's Family and Fred Allen. Names like Jack Armstrong Patti Chapman Ted Hammerstein Al Jolson Rich Orch Osborns Orch and Wayne King appear among many acts and orchestras.

del Casino Science Service Patti Chapman Alexander Cores Dinner Dance Pretty Kitty Kelly Jack Fulton Alexander Woollcott Boake Carter Ted Hammerstein al Jolson al Pearce Jack Oakie Rich Orch Tommy Dorsey Weeks Orch Denny Orch CBS NBC Larry and Sue Jack Armstrong Annie the Johnsons the Emperors Bob Newhall Lowell Thomas Amos Andy Lum Abner Little Edgar Edgar Guest Ben Bernie Ben Bernie Jimmy Fidler Osborne Paul Sullivan WLW Tom Harry Osborne Harry Richman Mary Gothern Betty and Bob Guiding Light Toy Band Jack Armstrong Singing Lady Orphan Annie the Johnsons Tommy and Betty Amos ‘N' Andy Mrs. Roosevelt Lum and Abner

Ancient Landmark Puzzle Across and Down Clues

A compact puzzle listing across and down clues including landmarks and word definitions. Entries describe Egyptian symbols and common terms such as pronouns actions and objects, with several long word descriptors and thematic cross references.

Mrs. Della Carman DeLaney Dies After Illness

Mrs. Della Carman DeLaney, 50, wife of J. H. DeLaney, died Sunday night at Holmes Hospital Cincinnati after a three month brain tumor illness. Funeral at First Baptist Church Gallipolis Wednesday at 2 pm. Burial Gravel Hill Cemetery near Cheshire. Survived by husband daughter Virginia three brothers Charles Perry Tom Carman and two sisters Mrs. Harry Bing and Mrs. Arthur Bevins.

Gallipolis Della Carman DeLaney J. H. DeLaney Holmes Hospital Cincinnati Holzer Hospital First Baptist Church H. N. Snider Cheshire M. E. Church

Fifty Roads to Town Brings Sothern Ameche Comedy to Athena

Ann Sothern and Don Ameche star in a Yeow laugh filled treasure of a chase romance set in a snowbound lodge. A miscued thriller and mistaken identities spark a mountain caper with Slim Summerville and Jane Darwell in supporting roles.

Don Ameche Ann Sothern Slim Summerville Stepin Fetchit Jane Darwell Twentieth Century-Fox Athena Theater John Qualen Douglas Fowley Allan Lane Alan Dinehart Don Ann

Four Couples Granted Marriage Licenses

Four couples appeared in probate court for permits to marry after a five day gap in Gallia County. Couples listed include Fred Harrington 24 and Eva Mae Halley 24 of Gallipolis. Erwin Davis 25 Lawrence County and Retha Chapman 21 of Northup. Frank B. Sarver 52 and Alberta Burns 38 of Huntington West Virginia. Frank Wilson 21 and Inez Sheets 18 of Vinton.

Gallipolis Fred Harrington Eva Mae Halley Erwin Davis Lawrence County Retha Chapman Northup Frank B. Sarver Alberta Burns Huntington W. Va Frank Wilson Springfield Inez Sheets Vinton

John N Davis Undergoes Major Surgery at Holzer Hospital

Gallipolis reports cashier John Newton Davis of the Commercial and Savings Bank and noted singer underwent a major surgical operation at Holzer Hospital on Monday.

Gallipolis John Newton Davis The Commercial and Savings Bank Holzer Hospital

New Owners Take Over Gallipolis Market

New owners Paul Northup and Earl Willis assumed control of Gallipolis Market on Monday, succeeding Curtis Kerr. Northup, Mrs Willis and Madge Elliott will run daily operations, while Willis remains with Spring Hill Dairy.

Gallipolis Curtis Kerr Paul Northup Earl Willis Northup

Starlings Die After Caterpillar Feast in Australia

In Sydney reports note that starlings used to curb caterpillar plagues are dying in large numbers after consuming caterpillars. The birds, valued for pest control, face a surprising lethal penalty for their hard work.

Sydney U.P Australia

Trail of the Opium Syndicate on the Coast Unfolds

In a continuation of the tale, T-men close in on Ciznik’s long running opium smuggling ring. Dope packed in flour cans, shipments via steamer lanes, and a plywood coast recovery network are revealed as agents sweep the coast with customs and border patrols.

Chicago Detroit Betty Ciznik Coast Guard Cizenik Martha Howison Orient Ciznik’s

Alfred Young People Enjoy Class Party

The Sunday School class held a party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dana Swartz on Saturday evening with refreshments. Local families listed include the Midkiffs, Houdeshelt, and others visiting Wilkesville and Flora.

Alfred Dana Swartz Vern Shumway Charles Orlando Midkiff Guy Verlie Dana Midkiff Elmer Houdeshelt Wilkesville Gus Vannest Sewing Circle Alfred Hawk Chester Miller Elsie Miller Martie Frost Reuben Midkiff Bobby Smith Everett Taylor Jenney White Flora Florida James Swartz J. M. Bentz Athens Tuppers Plains Mary Swartz Val Swartz Rex O'Brien John O’brien Kentucky Mildred Bentz Walter Tuttle Silver Ridge Emmett Hawk Hemlock Grove C. D. Bentz

Oak Grove Personal And Social Mention

Oak Grove notes show visits among local families and friends including the Caggs McKee family near New Marshfield and Ely households in Nelsonville. Revelries at York Grange, plus multiple trips to Columbus and Carbondale mark a lively community week.

Oak Grove Vernon Cagg Jessie Cagg Jess McKee New Marshfield Charles Wachenschwanz Carbondale Irma Cagg Columbus Elmer Davis Nelsonville Shires Cagg Esther Irma York Grange Michael Ely Raymond Davis Davis June Stanley William Howard Willard Dishong

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Ohio Reno Hoag Gallipolis Social Notes Will Harry Dexter Portsmouth Avenue H. P. Halley Charles Harrington King Avenue M. E Rosemargy Paul Halley Virginia Halley Houck H. E. Houck Carrie Smeltzer Orland Houck Annabelle Lewis Burdette and Sons Charles Arthur Silas Gilbert Bertha Northup Helen Northup Oliva Danner C. R. Niday W. L. Troth C. D. Slagle Earl] Gothard Vv. G. Birch F. A. Haskins Sidney Lanter Ernest Riggs Raccoon Island Joseph Donnally Lancaster Ladies Aid Society of Ohio Chapel Gertrude Evans Riverside Study Club Floyd Irion Margaret B. McCormick Margaret D. Carter Carter Iai Karloff Boris Marian Tissot Ed Wright Cleveland Ohio University Wright the Gumps Helen Trent Robert W. Horton George Rector Jenny Kathryn Cravens School of the Air Myrt Marge Manhattan Problems of Congress Goldman's Orch Institute of Music Institute of Music Institute of Music Academy of Medicine Junior Nurse Corps Dorothy Gordon Wilderness Road del Casino Hall Orch Hall Orch Jack Putton Buddy Clark Boake Carter Cavalcade Cavalcade Ken Murray Jessica Dragonette Crime Crusade Babe Ruth Benny Goodman Red Nichols Don Winslow Science News X Sisters Tom Thomas Easy Aces Hendrik van Loon Wayne King Fred Astaire Hollywood Gossip Vic and Sade Brown Martinez Brothers Frims Frim Harris Orch Mary Marlin Gene Arnold Joe White Fidler's Orch Dan Harding Words and Music Music Guild Music Guild Inez Lopes PTA Carol Dets Billy and Orchestra Mario Cozzi Beatrice Lillie King Orch Symphony Symphony Symphony Symphony Vic and Sade Music and Coleman Orch Abner Osborne Orch Osborne Orch Crosby's Orch Egypt Roentgen ILN Athena Nard Jones Adventure T-men Guy Weeks
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