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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1937

Page

6

Gallipolis Chamber Aids Local Chair Factory Growth

The Gallipolis Chamber of Commerce plans to assist a small locally started chair factory led by Rev. Hod Smith and family. Demand exists and orders exceed capacity. Six women weave seats, with 20 more on a waiting list. The chamber will issue 10 000 folders on industrial prospects. First ten days in May are set for city cleanup with cooperative support. Signs reading Builders of Gallipolis will be distributed to members. R R Starbuck coordinates with OSU extension to improve breeding sites for livestock. A county wide agricultural meeting will discuss livestock improvement. WPA payroll in Gallia County now totals 35000 monthly, largely spent locally.

Gallipolis Chamber of Commerce Hod Smith Maude Hauser Elias Wetherholt Chamber Delcomania H. W. Nixon WPA Gallia County

Cavaliers Dance Band Formed in Gallipolis

Gallipolis unveils its first and only dance band the Cavaliers directed by Douglas Mullineaux with Rol land Chase Frank Gross John Kincade and others. First engagement is May Day dance at Rio Grande College on May 15. more campus dances to come.

Gallipolis Cavaliers Douglas Mullineaux Rolland Chase Frank Gross John Kincade William Watson Charlotte Cornwell Heber Russell Wendell Lloyd John Sibley Max Rinehart Paul Davis Rio Grande College

Wedding Announcement for Anna Gibbs Campbell in Kentucky

Miss Anna Margaret Gibbs of Gallipolis marries Mr. Campbell in Kentucky on October 31. She is a Gallipolis High School graduate and active in school and social circles. Mr. Campbell works for a Gallipolis dairy company.

Gallia County Senior Youth Conference Set in Gallipolis

Gallia County Senior Youth Group will convene Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Washington auditorium for a conference and program. Speakers include H C Ramsower of Ohio State University and W W Brownfield district extension supervisor. County Agent R R Starbuck will preside with musical numbers and lantern slides on rural life in England and Denmark.

Gallipolis Gallia County Washington Auditorium R. R. Starbuck H. C. Ramsower Ohio State University W. W. Brownfield Lester Hamrick Elizabeth Grover Marianna Elizabeth Evans Ramsower England Denmark Brownfield Starbuck

Towboat Freed After $10,000 Effort in Ohio River Rise

In Gallipolis the J. C. Rawn towboat, stuck in a field opposite the city, could have floated free with the river’s natural rise. Canal banks built by steam shovels to release it are now flooded, avoiding the cost of the extra work.

Gallipolis Ohio River J. C. Rawn

Glamorous Actress Puzzle Across and Down Quiz

A mixed puzzle item lists clues for a crossword style grid with across and down entries. It features references to film stars and generic descriptors, inviting solvers to fill in words matching the numbered hints. The layout suggests a themed set of celebrity and language clues typical of an entertainment page puzzle.

Radio Program Catalog Highlights Old Time Variety Names

A readable fragment lists performers and acts including Pretty Kitty Rely Jack Berch Aunt Jenny Rambles in Rhythm School of the Air Myrt and Marge Kate Smith Hour Kate Smith Major Bowes Floyd Gibbons Part of a music program with orchestras and choruses plus acts like The Caballeros and Easy Aces in a mid-century entertainment lineup.

Jack Berch Kitty Rely George Rector Jenny Behool Air School of the Alr Myrt Marge Bill Wright Bill Wright Princeton Choir Army Band Problems of Congress Dorothy Gordon Patt Chapin Clyde Barrie Jack Pulten Alexander Woolleot Boake Carter Kate Smith Maior Bowes Major Bowes Floyd Gibbons Felton Orch Jones Orch Owens Orch Lope Orch Lopez Orch

Increase WPA Bank Clearing Project Force

Gallipolis reports the WPA Raccoon Creek bank clearing project expanded to 300 men within three weeks from 80. Clearances for a new water line from the Ohio River dam at Eureka include burning debris and guarding fires by a large HQ tent with night watchmen. Workers note many snakes in the area.

Gallipolis Raccoon Creek Federal Bank Ohio River Eureka

Deanna Durbin Stars in New Picture at Athena on Thursday

Deanna Durbin leads the Universal comedy drama Three Smart Girls opening at the Athena Theater Thursday. The film follows three daughters who foil their millionaire father’s marriage plans with witty schemes and a cast including Binnie Barnes Alice Brady Ray Milland Mischa Auer and Barbara Read. Durbin sings Il Bacio My Heart Is Singing and Some One to Care for Me. Henry Koster directs from a screenplay by Adele Comandini and Austin Parker.

Universal Athena Theater Europe Hollywood Reports Deanna Durbin Radio Discovery Binnie Barnes Alice Brady Ray Milland Charles Winninger Captain Andy Nan Grey Barbara Read Mischa Auer John King Lucille Watson Nella Walker Hobart Cavanaugh Henry Koster Adele Comandini Austin Parker

Gallipolis Social Notes Highlights From Weekend Gatherings

Gallipolis society notes recount dinners and visits across families including the Bruckers and Campbells. Guests from Newark Columbus Erie and White Plains are listed along with news of births travels and hospital stays. The Pembroke Club hosted by Mrs. Spear featured a book review by Mrs. Henry McClung.

Gallipolis Prepares for Possible Flood Event

Gallipolis braces for high water as April showers raise river levels. Red Cross remains active on flood relief. Fire Chief Walter Wise says rescue boats are ready, and the Chamber of Commerce Disaster Committee plus American Legion Emergency Unit stay intact and on standby.

Gallipolis Red Cross Organization Walter Wise Chamber of Commerce American Legion

Validity of Shoemaker Will Questioned in Gallipolis

Mrs. Sarah Margaret Liddy of Gallipolis has filed in Common Pleas Court to challenge the validity of the late Mrs. Nevada Watts Shoemaker's will. The suit states Shoemaker died March 1 1937 leaving real estate in Pennsylvania and chattels here with heirs of married persons sharing with the spouse in estates over 15000 dollars.

Gallipolis Sarah Margaret Liddy Nevada Watts Shoemaker Charles Shoemaker Bidwell Common Pleas Court Shoemaker Liddy Pennsylvania

Interment Held for Andrew Dial in Crown City

Interment for 71 year old Andrew Dial was conducted in Crown City Wednesday following his death in Huntington West Virginia. He died in Huntington and his body was laid to rest in Crown City.

Huntington Gallipolis Andrew Dial Crown City W. Va

Roy Mullen and Gladys Long Ward Wed in Gallipolis

Roy Mullen 23 and Gladys Long Ward 21 both of Gallipolis were granted a license to wed Saturday. Other notes include Mr. and Mrs. Donald Robinson and children of Chillicothe visiting J. S. Robinson and J. Schreck in Gallia County, and several local visits in Middletown, Charleston, and Huntington between family members.

E. M. Peoples Huntington

WPA Workers Meet Glouster Athens County Groups

A WPA workers meeting held here Sunday was well attended by Athens County groups. A follow up meeting is announced for Tuesday night May 4 at 7 30 at the Depot Square. Another WPA workers meeting is scheduled for Thursday night at 7 30 in the Red Men s Hall at Nelsonville.

Glouster WPA Athens County Depot Square Red Men’s Hall Nelsonville

Glouster Church Announces Mid Week Study and Devotional

The Church of Christ in Glouster will hold a mid week study and devotional service Thursday at 7 30 p m Mrs Walter Gayton to lead the session in the program details available at the church huishold announcement states attendees welcome for prayer and scripture reflection

Glouster Church of Christ Walter Gayton

Mrs Evan Morgan Leaves Hospital After Surgery

Mrs. Evan Morgan was returned to her home in the John Blower ambulance Tuesday afternoon from Sheltering Arms Hospital in Athens after a serious surgical operation.

Evan Morgan John Blower Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens

Tom Sawyer at Trimble grades draws large Jacksonville crowd

Miss Elizabeth Ellen Rambo visits Jacksonville Trimble area after a year in Detroit attending DelMar Beauty School. The Women's Class of the M. F. Church held a meeting at Mrs. J L Altman’s home. Jacksonville Trimble High School teacher Sara W Willis leads advanced typing class annuals project with class pictures and histories. A group including John Padoski and Caustie Roman spent a week in Detroit at the Padoski home.

Tom Sawyer Trimble Jacksonville-Trimble High School Clifton Elizabeth Ellen Rambo Detroit del- Mar Hettie Rambo M. F. Church J. L. Altman Sara W. Willis John Padoski Donald Skinner Mariene Caustie Roman Stanley Padoski Joe Padoski

Glouster Kiwanis Club Plans Fall Lyceum Contract

Kiwanis club held a Tuesday noon meeting with Al Craft absent as president. Phil Robinson presided and a lyceum course contract for next fall was signed. Delegates to the Indianapolis national convention will be chosen later. Thomas Donoghue attended as a visitor from Nelsonville. E. L. Jones won the attendance prize. The next meeting Tuesday at 6:30 pm in the American Legion Hall will be Ladies Night.

Glouster al Craft Phil Robinson Kiwanis Club Lyceum Indianapolis Thomas Donoghue Nelsonville David Morris E. L. Jones American Legion Hall

Tragic Infant Dies After Pneumonia in Glouster

Terence Lee Brunton aged six months died at 7 20 Tuesday morning after a week long battle with pneumonia. Survived by parents Lovel and Mrs Brunton and grandparents James Brunton and W H Dodson. Great grandparents John W Dodson and Ellen Brunton. Funeral by John S Blower at home Thursday at 1 pm with Rev Strecker officiating. Interment Maplewood Cemetery.

Glouster Terence Lee Brunton Lovel Brunton Terence James Brunton W. H. Dodson John W. Dodson Corning Ellen Brunton

Albany Scout Leaders Take Special Work

A new Albany troop committee was chosen to aid local Boy Scouts. Training is under way in Athens for assistant scoutmasters including Rev. Avery Ballenger E M Musgrave Nihle Frank Will Gillogly Arthur Stuart Harold Cunningham and Paul Barnes.

Albany Avery Ballenger E. M. Musgrave Nihle Frank Will Gillogly Arthur Stuart Harold Cunningham Paul Barnes Athens A. F. Holmes Florida M. H. Macfarlane Rutland Fanny Eccles Logan Galvani Union Bible Class Ewing Walters North Vernon Ind Montana Washington Ladies’ Aid Society The Methodist Church Coe Hardware Albany Grange Emmet Wingett Ed Brooks Maude Knowlton Ed Cranmer Ostrander Frank Pugh Tracy Whaley Grace Pugh Ramy Wines Mattie Bolen M. H. Mitchell Vance Springer and Sons Columbus Edith Perry Wellston le Mar Springer Glendon Perry

Clerks Union Plans May Elections and Hospital Fund Drive

Clerks at the LO. O. F. hall held a meeting Tuesday, two members took the obligation, bringing total membership to eighty nine. A hospital fund was proposed and the secretary was tasked to request rate and service information from many hospitals. New officers are to be elected May 25 and installed in June.

Glouster

Scout School gathers leaders in Glouster and Nelsonville

Glouster attendees join Scout leadership meeting at Nelsonville gymnasium Monday night with speakers E. J. Arnold Rev H A Rothrock and Rev Leland Goodman. Rev David P Morris led group singing. Participants from Glouster include Rev F G Boroff Rev Morris plus many others. next meeting set for Athens May 3 at the high school gymnasium.

Glouster Nelsonville Gymnasium E. J. Arnold H. A. Rothrock Leland Goodman David P. Morris F. G. Boroff Robert Williams Ernest Jones Herman Jones Eugene Jones John Sikorski T.W. Figley A. M. Bennett Emmett Andrews C. A. Bingman John Blower Paul Roebuck Robert Clark Athens High School

Epworth League Nominates Officers at Glouster-A Cabinet

Epworth League held a cabinet meeting at the M. E. Church Tuesday evening. Nominations were made for officers with Anna Louise Logue as president and Margaret Dunlevy as first vice president. Second vice president is Helen Kirk Bride and Neva Golding with Jack Mundew as fourth vice presidents. Mary Frances Carpenter is secretary treasurer and Elizabeth Mundew is pianist. Election set for Sunday evening.

Glouster Temple 560 Pythian Sisters Celebrate Anniversary

The Glouster Temple 560 Pythian Sisters will celebrate their anniversary at the K of P Hall on Thursday April 29. A lunch will be served.

Glouster K. of P. Hall

Dorothy Seckinger and Clell Seckinger Visit Columbus

Miss Dorothy Seckinger and Clell Seckinger were visitors in Columbus on Sunday.

Columbus Glouster Dorothy Seckinger Clell Seckinger

Hospitalization After Appendicitis Prep

Miss Charlene Wolf was hospitalized at White Cross Hospital via the Phil F. Robinson ambulance on Tuesday for an appendicitis operation.

Glouster Miss Charlene Wolf White Cross Phil F. Robinson

Glouster Personal and Social Mention

Glouster notes Barb Lovell visited friends in Glouster over the weekend. Robert McCreanar found work in Columbus. Betty Beshara and Al Beshara were Sunday visitors in Parkersburg. Mr and Mrs Frank Boroff moved into Richardson Apartment, vacated by the Alec Molnars. Rev F G Boroff was called to Forest Ohio Tuesday, where his father is seriously ill.

Glouster Barney Lovell Columbus Robert McCreanor Betty Beshara al Beshara Parkersburg Frank Boroff Richardson Alec Molnars F. G. Boroff Forest Ohio

Special meeting of Trimble Progressive Class April 28

A special meeting of the Progressive Class of Trimble Church of Christ is set for Wednesday night April 28 at 7 o'clock. Members should gather at the Parish House to consider business of importance.

Trimble

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