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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1939
Page
8
Gallia county reports petitions for township clerks and trustees must be filed with a $1.75 fee. County Clerk Helen Russell, citing the secretary of state, says all petitions for salaried posts require payment.
Celebration of Holy Communion will be held at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Gallipolis on Sunday with Rev. M. R. G. Purrington of Athens in charge. The service marks the church's last until September while a new rector is sought to replace Rev. Robert E. Leake who resigned to lead St. Albans in Columbus.
Cheshire hosts a Pythian Sisters gathering this evening with a supper and business session. Members will discuss plans and conduct routine organizational matters.
Gallia County introduces new street markings at Second Avenue Court Street State Street and Locust Street to educate drivers and pedestrians. Pedestrian lanes and designated left turn lanes dashed with enforcement to ease traffic congestion amid a university campaign and strong public cooperation.
Rodney Methodist Circuit members gather for the annual Sunday School rally at Centenary Church. Each Sunday School will present a 20 minute program featuring Rev. Thomas Taylor H. K. Kester Mrs. Anna Wood C. A. Goetting Edwin McCormick Mrs. Odell Northup Melvin Gilbert Mr. and Mrs. William Tawney and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Miller. A basket dinner is served at noon followed by an afternoon musical program.
Storm sewers strained by heavy rainfall around noon. Intersections flooded as waters rose before drainage systems returned to normal. Local officials monitor area for further showers and potential road closures.
Owen Boster oversees about 100 men under County Engineer F N Leonard to carry out direct relief orders on county highways. Relief workers, previously on township roads, now operate under county commissions. Workers earn 25 cents per hour and must work within six miles of home, with successful countywide implementation reported.
The Athena Theater opens Captain Fury with a stellar cast led by Brian Aherne Victor McLaglen and June Lang backed by John Carradine Paul Lukas George Zucco Virginia Field Douglas Dumbrille and Mary Gordon. The story set in early Australia pits Fury a political prisoner against land barons amid frontier turmoil and a climactic showdown. Captain Fury is paired with Cowboy Quarterback in a twin bill.
Oak Grove reports a revival at Pilgrim Holiness Church led by a boy preacher concluding Sunday night July 30. Social notes list visitors and guests including Wanda Wachenschwanz Kinney Hartman Arbell Campbell Barnhart Foughty Daily and related households across Oak Grove and Columbus areas.
Reverend Lewis Webber Gishler of First Presbyterian Church will travel after Sunday worship to visit his parents in Buffalo New York then proceed to Ontario Canada. He will spend two weeks teaching religious education at a camp on Lake Geneva Wisconsin before returning to Gallipolis early in September.
Sheriff E. E. Hatfield resumes duties in Gallipolis after a week at Magnetic Springs for rest and recovery. He conducted routine patrols and authorized investigations, resuming leadership of the sheriff's office.
Mrs. Raymond Selby of Pt Pleasant died in Holzer Hospital yesterday.
Gallia County farmers report a surge of skunks roaming fields and disturbing garbage after dark. The animals threaten corn and potato crops and upset residents in Gallipolis and surrounding areas.
Local notes report the Shade community's upcoming homecoming at Shade M E Church on Aug 20 with further details to come. Many residents and relatives traveled or visited stops include Indian Lake Worlds Poultry Congress in Cleveland San Francisco World’s Fair Cincinnati Syracuse Columbus Athens Zaleski and Fisher Station with family gatherings and baptisms.
Judge W R White received a letter from Joan Kritko prisoner at Ohio Penitentiary stating his case will be reviewed by the state parole board in September. Kritko drove a bank robbery getaway car seven years ago and was convicted by this court to 10 to 25 years. He claims reform after clerical work in prison and is noted for pleasing address and appearance.
Gallia County WPA workers report no dismissals after 18 months of service. Anticipated August first reduction orders are not yet issued. Road and other WPA projects continue, and officials refrain from predicting when reductions will occur.
Gallia neighborhood residents in the extreme west end of the county plan a Sunday home-coming and reunion at Gallia Baptist Church. The program features Rev. Charles Lusher Rev. R. R. Denney Williams Quartet Fred Slagle William and Virginia Shelton Charles Evans John Alban Lewis Sisters Cecil Williams Pauline Alban Mc Coy family Paul and Edward Parkins.
Local union men who asked union bricklayers to quit Morris Co. building found their effort unsuccessful. No attempt has been made to picket the site.
Gallipolis reports a Camp meeting opening Friday night at Waterloo Tabernacle with Evangelist H. B. Calver of Portsmouth leading worship. A bell from a former Waterloo Tabernacle, found at Grover Eakman’s home, will summon worshippers. Camping space is available adjacent to the tabernacle.
Revival services are in progress at Gallia Methodist Church in Gallipolis over August 13. Rev. James M. Lane is pastor and is assisted by Evangelist Michael V. Bermudes.
Daily Vacation Bible School in Gallipolis ends Saturday evening with a program by students. Miss Ruth Lindbeck of Ceredo led the two week mission organizing effort.
Gallia County Legionnaires in the Eighth Ohio District will take a Pullman train trip to the national American Legion meeting starting September 25 in Chicago, organized by local post commander C. C. Huber. Reservations are being taken to the indicated number.
Kerr family annual reunion set for August 13 at Chickamauga Park announced by F. E. Kerr president. Previous gatherings occurred at various northern Ohio locations.
Gallia County jury commissioners Raymond Luman and D Elmer Jones are choosing names from the resident list to form the jury wheel for eligibility in jury duty. The process identifies county residents to serve on juries in upcoming cases.
Albert Saunders of Green Township was released from county jail after being charged with breaking and entering a neighbor's garage. He was warned to avoid future indiscretions.
Gallia county event features a sacred music program at Poplar Ridge Church Chesire Township Sunday night with no preaching service. Nearby, heavy rain did not deter a Sheets family reunion at Mercerville attended by many, with dinner in the high school building. Tope family plans a reunion at Valley Crossing near Columbus on August 20.
Heavy rainfall swells the Ohio River and local creeks causing muddy water and the suspension of all fishing activities across the area according to local authorities.
A marriage permit was issued yesterday to Amidon Davis age 21 of Baltimore Ohio and Hazel Whittington age 21 of Cheshire.
A report notes that twenty five will be necessary and it is stated there should be no trouble obtaining them.
John Robinson, once a resident of Gallipolis, has returned to Philadelphia after visiting his brother H. M. Robinson. It is his first trip back in 59 years.
In Gallipolis the appearance of a state A F L leader is delayed delaying further action toward organizing construction workers. Local union members await the arrival before any steps are taken.
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