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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1940

Page

10

Welsh Night to Be Held in Gallipolis River Stadium

Jackson area residents plan an outdoor Welsh Night at River Stadium Gallipolis as part of the sesquicentennial events. The program features Rev Whildine and performances by Jackson schools participants in an open-air amphitheater with civic and church groups invited to attend.

PA — Heathens Messenger Athens Anlapolis Sanexson Riverfront Eles TeEton Enaege Thomas Ennis Jackeon Schools Ite Thought& Tee Ty D. Merril Davin Niperviaae Tole Jackson Sa ‘Id. Whitling Voca Aslc Mire Etloe Dan Davie Oak Hill Chele Williams Will Mod Stern Davie David Morgan Mary Matthewe Reon Roger Donald Wi Fame Thurman Ean J. Jonen Nareen Ada Bennet Jones Whildine Ans C.F. Holzer Tex Pr Owens

Farmers and Business Men To Tour County Expositions

A planned 100 person caravan of farmers and business representatives will tour Thursday starting 8 50 am from the courthouse to view livestock poultry and farm household setups. Stops include Ralph Davis beef cattle and sheep Lester Hamrick cattle soil and pasture improvement O White poultry land strip cropping Maurice Roush poultry Glen Powell kitchen and household arrangements. A noon picnic is planned on Fairfield Church lawn. The tour is open to any person and state co sponsors.

Ralph Davis Lester Hamrick Serney White Maurice Roush Glen. Powell, Kitt Chen Ana Fairfield Church

Sewer Line To Serve Two St Gallipolis

City plans for a proposed sewer line on Porta Mouth and Menager Aves have been submitted to the state board of health for consideration. City Manager John Gwinn notes there is no considerable new building in the residential section and the improvement is for better service.

Gallipolis Porta, Mouth Menager Aves State’ Board of Health John Gwinn

Policeman Seeks City Reimbursement Proposal

Gallipolis city solicitor William P. Cherrington will be asked to approve a proposal for the city to reimburse expenses. Merchant Policeman Robert Gibbs forwards the request noting Gibbs is not a city employee and raises questions about eligibility and authority.

Gallipolis William P. Cherrington Robert Gibbs Gibbs

City Commission Allocates Funds for School Phystal Exam

Upon request from Maurice Beaudry the city commission appropriates 250 dollars to conduct a phystal examination for grade school children in the Brae area.

Untac Maurice” Beaudry

Plan Reunions Across Gallipolis This Sunday

Prospect reunions listed for Sunday include the Straights at Cadmus Kerrs at Chickamauga Park Myers at the fair grounds Eekers Patterson Phillips at Winchester and Jackson Counts. Eldor Hearing Gallipolis Donald Montgomery Paul Montgomery and John Myers appear in municipal court on charges of disturbing a religious meeting at a Morgan Township church. Will Serve Supper Gallipolis Welsh churches in the Parish of the Templed Hills sponsor a chicken supper Thursday evening in the parish grove west of Thurman.

Gallipolis Prospect Straights Cadmus Kerrs Chickamauga Park Myers Fair Groun Eekers Patterson * Phillips Winchester Jackson ELDOR Donald Montgomery Paul Montgomery John Myers Morgan Township the Templed Hills Thurman

Will Speak in Gallipolis

Gallipolis will host four distinguished guests Sunday as Gov. John W. Bricker Gen. Charles G. Dawes Will H. Hays and Capt. Slack Barrett speak at evening services in the riverfront stadium memorializing Judge R. J. Mauck William G. Sibley O McIntyre and Col. John L. Vance. The program begins at 6 00 p m and lasts two hours with Dr C F Holzer chairing the session A Jord Bayless will present the high school band and a bas choir Rev W S Westerman directs chorus numbers Seats for more than 3 000 people will be available in the stadium.

Gallipolis John W. Bricker Charles G. Dawes Will H. Hays Slack Barrett Riverfront Stadium R. J. Mauck William G. Sibley O. ©. McIntyre John L. Vance C.F. Holzer Sesquire Mai A. Jord Bayless Westerman Ohio

Will Hays to Honor 0. C. Mel Sunday

Will Hays will honor 0. C. Mel in a memorial service in Waterloo polis next Sunday night. Four former citizens will be honored by an equal number of nationally known speakers. A McIntyre Hour will be featured by Station WLW Cincinnati from 10 to 11 p.m. Dr C E Holker, chairman of the sesquicentennial committee, says the address will be a feature program. Other stations carry the general program.

Wallipolis WLW Cinecinnati C. E. Holker

Hemlock Club Ends Year With Picnic and Gatherings

The 4H Club closed its year with a Tuesday meeting led by Miss Cram home demonstration advisor who graded the girls on articles made during summer. A Thursday picnic was held at the waterworks park in New Lexington. Numerous local residents and families attended meals and a series of housewarmings and birthday gatherings, with many names listed among guests and attendees.

Memlock Forrest den Bern Hodgson Albert ‘Titko James Rachel Inman Helen Hodson Mary McCoy Mildred Post Otia ‘Tharp Renetta Hodgson al ‘Ce Tharp Mary Essex Giavius Paires Gladys” McDaniel Faither Juanita Trimmer Dorothy Starck Grace Hassell Ruth Joodin Douglas Nina Davis Goldie Conn Glenn Deni Sam Conn Essex Marsha Larry Jimmie Flowers Tlotc Fort Knox Rose Storts P.O. Storts Alice Storts Waterworks Bark New Lexington Mae Hupp Bellefontaine Gene Goodin McArthur Athens Ida Dennis Golden Elliott Alice Golden Ringgold Russell Paires Leota Sanders W. C. Tharp McConnelsville Geo. Vanhorn Torning Dave Roberts W.T. Marshall Goldie Columbus Charles Davis

Gallipolis Ohio river activities and local events

Fragmented notes describe summer activities at Eureka roller dam removal of 3820 cubic yards of sand and river approach cleanup. Also mentions Bi well bean dinner hosted by Odd Fellows, Patriot Grange hosting events, and local judging at Pike County and Jackson and Ross County fairs. An excursion steamer Island Queen will operate on Sept 4 visiting Gallipolis and nearby towns.

Gallipolis Eureka Ohio River Linder Order of Odd Fellows Rover Pike County Jackson Ross County Coney Island Island” Queen Mt Gallipolis Pe Pleasant Middleport Pomeroy

Gallia area church plans youth rally and estate note

Gallia residents plan an August 19 youth rally at the Christian Church in connection with local church events. The report notes estate administration for Miss Pomeroy with Florence Chubbuck returning to Rio Grande College. several local families and visitors are listed along with hospital plans for a Rochester Minn. trip and a two week visit by a local resident.

Sradbury Bile School Jesse Scott Chauncey Bass Middleport W. M. Autherson Ebert M Eland Liams McArthur Minn Gallipolis Thurman Pomeroy Church of Christ Florence MMT D. W. Davis Margaret Thomas Mya J. P, Miller

Gallipolis Social Notes Highlight Local Entertainments

Gallia Council and Daughters of America hosted a Monday meeting with America sung by all, performances by the Gospel Four, readings by Emma Bolee and others, and a social supper followed by games. Local guests included Golden Gleam members from Mari etta Ryger Cornell and French City County. Mrs William McKnight entertained a large Sunday School group at her lodge with a picnic, boat rides, and games. Rev Hugh T Evans and family enjoyed a Bean yacht trip after a terrace dinner on the Ohio River. A large family gathering near Cheshire hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mr and Mrs Harold Odelia Drummond. The Koerner family and St Cloud visitors joined a weekend gathering. Gallipolis personals note resumed work for Stella Robinson after a leave with company pay, and Betty Jo Lunsford returns as receptionist after an ankle injury. Various relatives and friends visit and travel through Gallipolis with updates on births, illnesses, and weekend visits.

Gallipolis Gallia Council Daughters of America Tts Singing of America Gale Layne HL KK Rowan Emma Bolee Peter Smeltzer George Hern Marie Elliott Golden Gleam Cornell Marietta Ryger Cornell Councy Gallipotie William McKnight McKnight-Phillips Raccoon Creek J. W. Philips Otto “Carter Earl” Brown Paul Haskins McKnight Hugh T. Evans Gallapolis Stella Robinson G. C. Murehy Co Mise Betty Jo Lunsford Point Cleasant Gallipolis Link J. B. Alcorn Carl Steele Columbus G. Grimeon Gilbert Bodimer Indianapolis John” Brucker Ther Thomas Daniels Cade Mik. Richards Archie Otis Richards Margaret Jones Miami County Troy E. T. Jones Patriot Fand Jack Milley CE. Campbell Cincinnat J. Howard Neal Selwyn White Ernest Williams Dickie Marion Mellora Thornton Ackson Lile Walker Nn. Bowman Eugene Campbell Lock 28 Bert McKee Rev. Jenkins South Point Bowman Boyd ‘Thomas Nashville Tenn James Mullhoff Dayton Neal Willey Anna Louise Willey Kate Mackenzie Clyde Ohio Ben Enos Earl Moore Herbert Reese Plain City Mr. Moore Marge John McQueen Alleran Mich Gus Frye Junior Simmons Jimmy Gallipolis Florida B. E. Dunn Fairy Shelbyville Green Township James Lafferty Buffalo N.Y Julia “Watts A. Thomas Rosethe ‘Thomas Michigan Jane Sandy Anna Jean Mitchell Hire W. Va Luther Howard Paul Cline Bid‘well Rinehart

Scouts Plan To Camp In Jail Held On Charge

In Gallipolis Walter White charged with rock driving and nonpayment. He is held in jail for failure to pay fines and costs after surrendering residence in Marysville.

Gallipolis Walter White Marysville

4 H Club Tour to Gallipolis Planned

4 H clubs in the county will host a Chamber of Commerce sponsored event in Gallipolis at City Park on Friday. Health judging at Washington School will select the healthiest boy and girl, a style show will run, prizes offered, and a tour to city points followed by a picnic. Boys will visit the airport for inspection and four will win free airplane rides, with all youngsters later swimming at the pool.

Gallipolis Columbus Raccoon Creek City Park Nown Chamber of Commerce Washington School Ater

Gallipolis Eagles Meet at Riverview Center for Rehab Funds

Members of the Gallipolis area Eagles hold their regular weekly session at Riverview Recreation Center tonight for inspection. The lodge sponsors the center financially and has supplied funds for renovation of the portion of the building used for recreation.

Gallipolis Gallipolis Aerue of Eagles Riverview Recreation Center

Keeps Man in Jail After Highway Crash Near Porter

Galluru Lis Harry Garner of Widdleport, a colored resident and light truck driver, left the highway near Porter Sunday fatally injuring a companion. Drone Bunch held in jail on a $10 fine for reckless driving. Several others injured in the crash are reported.

GalluruLis Harry Garner Widdleport Porter Ma Smarovee

Festival Premium List Approval Files Missing Data

A garbled note references a premium list for a festival with amounts cited as 800 dollars from a county source. The fragment mentions Reems and Bisco and implies approval steps or a review process, but essential names, dates, and places are unreadable.

Reems Stat Bisco

Bootlegging Decline Noted By State Officers

Gallia County officials report bootlegging shrinking near the Sho River border in Southeastern Ohio as distilling migrates with legal liquor. Moonshine may rise due to higher taxes to fund national defense, while Grange members plan a 25th anniversary observance tied to liquor store sales.

Gallipolis Ohio Sho River National Defense Program The Grange Aville Grange

Entertainer Delbert Adhutf to Speak at Ryger Grange

Gallipolis notes an upcoming Ryger Grange meeting featuring Delbert Adhutf of Brooklyn New York. The guest, active in Vacation Bible School, is expected to inspire attendees with spirit and local engagement.

Gallipolis Ryger Grange Delbert ‘Adhutf Brooklyn N. Y

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