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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1937
Page
7
Gallia County faces the end of its largest black berry harvest. Thousands of gallons have been gathered and canned by housewives for winter. After last year’s crop failure, supplies were replenished, with many taking to the fields for a rich wild-berry season.
Herbert Van den Vanden aged 60 a former Gallipolis resident died Thursday in Corpus Christi Texas from tuberculosis He was a former post office clerk and son of the late H J Vanden He was the last of his father's family a daughter lives in Idaho.
Announcement by Dr. C. E. Holzer revealed he bought the Treasure Store Co. Logan Furniture Co. and the Dale factory on Second Ave for 21000. A stock company led by Holzer was planned but the deal was later pursued in his name alone. Remodeling began with a new roof on the furniture factory. The National Reemployment office and county relief office in the complex may move to the Court House if space allows.
GALLIPOLIS Baptist Church and Sunday School picnic at Chickamauga Park drew more than 300 attendees. A musical devotional opened, followed by a picnic supper and a series of athletic events with various children and adults earning prizes in races rolling pin contest and a greased pole challenge drew light participation.
Gallipolis social page records August events with Mr. and Mrs. Ben Evans hosting an Aug 5 marriage prelude, plus birthdays, dinners, and guests visiting from Columbus, Chicago, Thornville, Zanesville, and Lansing. Also notes travels of Mildred Mills and general gatherings. A sparrow-ignited fire alarm tale from Sapulpa closes the item.
The 226th anniversary reunion of the Roush and Allied Families Association will occur August 21 at Union Camp Grounds in New Haven West Virginia. Dr Dwight I Roush of Springfield is president and Rev L L Roush of Worthington is past president and historian. Registration at 9 30 a m call to order 10 30 a m Devotions by Rev Earl Roush welcome by Rev H H Stone and greetings by President Dwight I Roush.
Earl L. McCormick of Gallipolis was appointed administrator for the State Division of Aid for the Aged in Gallia County. He replaces Lee Carter and will be a sub-division manager under a new plan. The pension directorship pays 1320 dollars annually and requires Federal Social Security Board sanction.
Rev H H Wilbur of Grace Methodist Church in Gallipolis has been re elected trustee of the Lancaster Camp meeting for an eighth term He also chairs the publicity committee and serves on the program committee He will preach Evil Bargaining on Sunday and delivers a Junior Sermon on Leaving Home at Grace Church. Plan Columbus reunion set for August 15 at Schillers Park with invitations to relatives and friends.
Good News lia County announces the annual bean dinner season starting Saturday, Aug. 7 at Winton with follow up events in Bidwell, Ewington, and Rio Grande on subsequent Saturdays. Beans cooked in large kettles are served with crackers and black coffee to attract crowds for these community programs.
George Lindamood of Thurman, who accidentally shot himself near the heart three weeks ago, is reported worse at Holzer Hospital. Blood transfusions are being employed to aid him.
Gallia County officials say WPA is on its way out after a conference with WPA district director Gibson. county engineers and commissioners report limited progress on road and quarry projects as WPA plans favor urban centers and layoffs loom before winter. Rio Grande waterworks project adds to the gloom with 122 men laid off and no funds received for a resumed effort.
Following the resignation of Robert D. Price to take a similar post at Riverside California several applicants have sought the Gallipolis school music supervisor position. No selection yet but a board meeting may decide soon. Price plans to move west with his wife and daughter Mary Diane.
WPA workmen relay rough portions of brick streets in Gallipolis under foremen. City Manager John Gwinn presented projects to the district WPA office in Athens, earning approval. Asphalt thoroughfares have been resurfaced and are in fine condition.
Stanford professor Dr. Harold C. Hand argues that schools forcing students to ask permission to use the library or sharpen a pencil fail to train youths for democracy. He champions student autonomy as essential to democratic life.
Sylvia Russell appeals a divorce ruling from Carl Russell and custody award. The case originates in Gallia County Court of Common Pleas where the divorce and custody were granted about a year ago.
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