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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1937

Page

6

Cornerstone Laying Planned for Gallia Grange Hall Near Gallipolis

Ohio Valley Grange will lay the cornerstone for a new Grange Hall four miles from Gallipolis in Clipper Mills on Sunday April 25. Rev R P McCarley master will place the stone with Pomona Grange officers assisting before an expected crowd of over 500 Grangers from Gallia and neighboring counties.

Ohio Valley Grange New Hall Gallipolis Gallia County R. P. McCarley McCarley Clipper Mills Pomona Grange Marguerite Moore C. O. Clark William A. Lewis Rio Grande College Harlan Wollborn David Metcalf

Gallia Academy School Receives North Central Approval

Gallia Academy High School, under principal Carl C. Byers, was informed at the North Central Association meeting in Chicago that it remains unqualifiedly approved for continued membership. The school also received state accreditation for its physical and health education program.

Gallia Academy High School North Central Gallipolis Carl C. Byers North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools Chicago Association North Central Territory Lewis Moorehead State Department of Education

Kanauga Child Burned by Coffee at Breakfast

Jane Jordan daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Jordan was badly burned on face arms and chest when she pulled a cup of hot coffee from the breakfast table Sunday morning. She was taken to Holzer Hospital. Local residents and relatives visited, with several trips to nearby towns mentioned in the day’s social notes.

Saunders W. E. McDade Meigs County Lizzie Adams Ray Huntington Gallipolis Women's Home Cheshire Sipworth League WCTU Seneca Hotel Columbus J. G. Epling Gallia County Berry Hudnell Howard Hudnell Joan Nitro W. Va Ella Grace Wagner

Morris Belville Found Dead in Huntington

Morris Belville 24 a Gallia County native son of William Belville was found dead from self administered poison at his father’s Huntington home. He was unmarried and had injuries from an automobile accident months earlier according to advices received.

Gallipolis Morris Belville William Belville Gallia County Huntington

Virginia Willis Tops Gallipolis Senior High Scholars

Virginia Willis daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Willis Gallipolis finished first scholastically in this year s senior high school group with an average grade of 3.904 out of four. Catherine Faulkner ranked second with 3.75 and ten top students are listed including Bette Leaper Mary M Corn Grace Wilson Bessie Perry Archie Priestley Eleanor Niday Edith Nuckles and Ruth Venz with varied grades.

Gallipolis Virginia Willis Earl Willis Carl Byers Catherine Faulkner Bette Leaper Mary M. Corn Grace Wilson Bessie Perry Archie Priestley Eleanor Niday Edith Nuckles Ruth Venz

Relatives Post Bond for Two in DWI Crash

Gallia county police report relatives posted bond for Wesley Miller 27 and Dale Musselman 33 on DWI charges after a crash. They also paid minor damages to J. H. Howard’s car in Pomeroy and $25 to a passenger who suffered a fractured rib.

Gallipolis Columbus Wesley Miller Dale Musselman J. H. Howard Pomeroy

Taxability of Kentucky liquor in Ohio trial Friday

The case before Judge W. R. White will determine if Kentucky liquor is taxable in Ohio. Charles Taylor and Clyde Yarnell were arrested here months ago with a truckload of untaxed Kentucky liquor. The trial will proceed without a jury.

Gallipolis Kentucky Ohio W. R. White Charles Taylor Clyde Yarnell

Afraid toove (Continued from Page 4) Marriage Revelation

The scene follows Bob declaring his engagement to Sybil in a crowded party as Joan watches in shock. Sybil battles jealousy and fear, recalling a hidden truth she fears Bob will uncover. The couple heads to tell Sybil’s uncle while Sybil battles anger and a growing sense of doom.

Bob Joan Sybil

Junior Class Sponsors Pie Supper Friday

Gallia Ohio high school hosts an old fashioned pie supper at the Gallipolis High School auditorium on Friday night. Only high school students may attend. Girls may gain admittance by bringing a pie or lunch box. Proceeds fund the Junior-Senior banquet and May 21 prom. Committee members are Bob Wolfe Anna Louise Willey and Margie Dillon.

Gallipolis Gallipolis High School Bob Wolfe Anna Louise Willey Margie Dillon Ohio

Grand Officers To Visit Lodge At Gallipolis

Gallipolis crews expect 300 Masons for an official visit by J. Phillip Perry Grand Master Jefferson and Grand Lodge officers to Morning Dawn Lodge No 7. The program opens with a dinner at Libby Hotel followed by a parade to the Masonic Temple. The Drum and Bugle Corps will play as ritual work in Master Mason is exemplified then greetings and refreshments.

Gallipolis Masonic Order J. Phillip Perry Jefferson Grand Lodge of Ohio Morning Dawn Lodge No. 7 Clarence Wagner Libby Hotel Masonic Temple All Masonic Perry

Wesley Tobin Reports Attempted Holdup

Wesley Tobin of near Rio Grande reported an attempted holdup at Fourth and Cedar Streets. Police responded but did not locate the suspect. Tobin was en route to his home at 1 15.

Gallipolis Wesley Tobin Rio Grande Fourth and Cedar Sts Leaper Tobin Ernest Watts

Site for New Well Located At Bashan Farm

Oil men marked a location for a new well on the H. V. Tucker farm near the Tucker home. Drilling to start at once. Local social notes follow with visits and gatherings among Bashan residents and nearby communities.

Bashan

Famous church speaker to headline youth rally

A group of Baptist youths from Gallipolis will attend a state wide Baptist Youth Rally at Denison University in Granville next Sunday. Principal speaker will be Rev. Clarence W. Cranford, pastor of Logan Baptist Church in Philadelphia and longtime ally of Rev. George Sagen.

Gallipolis James Danner Dean Davis Elmer Catherine Louis Boggs Marie Meadows Mildred Mills Denison University Granville Clarence W. Cranford Logan Baptist Church Philadelphia George Sagen Cranford

Miss Gibbs Marriage Announced by Gallipolis Parents

Mr and Mrs Robert D Gibbs of Gallipolis announce the marriage of their daughter Anna Margaret Gibbs to Harold Campbell on Oct 31 1936 in Grayson Kentucky The bride is a Gallipolis High School graduate active in many school activities The groom works at Spring Hill Dairy where his father Ray Campbell heads the office

Gallipolis Robert D. Gibbs Anna Margaret Gibbs Harold Campbell Grayson

Chesterhill News Briefs A Busy Local Roundup

Chesterhill reports illnesses and deaths in Marion Township with James McEl fresh critically ill from typhoid fever. James Weaver hospitalized in Columbus for diabetes. Mrs. Clyde Dulaney learns of sister-in-law Mrs. Edward Bohl’s death in Water town. Local residents visit relatives and work on soil projects. A fire destroys a brooder house and 311 chicks at Todds. Other notes cover travel, visits, and recent moves in the Chesterhill area.

Emery Spurrier Marysville L. H. Carpenter Leroy Kennard Vernon Maria Earl Woodward Max Todds Hettie Woodward Chesterhill Harry Woodward Goshen Run Milton Wallace Oliver Taylor John Pierpoint Perry Woodward Linnie Carpenter McConnelsville J. W. Hoon F. H. Gibbons

Davis Store in Thurman Sold. Merchant Retires

GALLIPOLIS The Davis and Edwards merchandising establishment at Thurman has been sold to Zanesville buyers who will close it out. After years serving as merchant and postmaster, Mr. Davis is retiring due to ill health.

Gallipolis Davis & Edwards Thurman Zanesville Davis

Hughes Surrenders on Non Support Charge

John Hughes of Vinton was brought to Gallipolis from Marion by Deputy Sheriff Dale Russell on a non support charge filed by his wife Mrs Hughes. The warrant originated in Magister Fred Millisor's court.

Gallipolis John Hughes Vinton Marion Dale Russell

Hattiesburg Judge Fines Himself One Dollar

In Hattiesburg Mississippi Police Judge Lester Clark fined himself one dollar for overparking. The case titled City of Hattiesburg versus Lester Clark was read aloud as the prose culprits attorney noted the defendant’s right to make a statement. Canadian salmon markets expand across more than eighty countries worldwide.

Hattiesburg, Miss U.P Lester Clark Lester City of Hattiesburg

Rutland Resident Is Honored on Birthday

Rutland residents and friends gathered Friday at Clara Diehl's home to celebrate her birthday with refreshments. The event featured many local names and relatives from nearby towns as the community notes a cheerful occasion amid other local visits and gatherings.

Rutland Clara Diehl Zina Whetstone Evelyn Jacksonville Mildred Donahue Ethel Nelson Helen Lou France Betty Gilmore Delbert Johnson Clinton Pierce Myrtle Donohue Kathleen Clara Spires George Kennedy Charles Spencer Eddie Guinther Copley Gallia-Meigs Susan Theobald Audrey Theobald Mrs. Parker

High School Entrance Tests Set For Countywide Administered Friday

Gallia County eighth grade pupils seeking high school admission will take exams at nine community centers starting 9 a m Friday. Test sites include Cadmus Centerville Mercerville Vinton Bidwell Rio Grande Centenary Cheshire and Chambersburg with listed pupil counts. Teachers will proctor at schools other than their own.

Gallipolis H. Bion Bradbury Cadmus Centerville Mercerville Vinton Bidwell Rio Grande Centenary Cheshire Chambersburg

Two Couples Granted Marriage Licenses in Gallipolis

In Gallia County two couples received marriage licenses this week. Ralph Martin, 29, and Lillian Chambers, 26, both of Eureka, wed. Delmar Cook, 22, of South Webster, and Hazel Robinson, 21, of Oak Hill, also obtained licenses. A giant Sequoia tree produced 3,000 posts 650000 shingles and 100 cords of firewood, with the upper one third and branches unused.

Gallipolis Ralph Martin Lillian Chambers Eureka Delmar Cook South Webster Hazel Robinson Oak Hill

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