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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1941

Page

10

Gallipolis Primary Yields Light Balloting for City Posts

Gallipolis voters cast 525 ballots in yesterday’s primary as six candidates were nominated for city commission and will appear on the November ballot. Top vote getter was Dr Raymon T Allison with 225. others include Dr N H Foster 279, J E Saunders 250, C T Robinson 240, I E Myers 225, C C Ingels 222.

Gallipolis Raymon T. Allison N. H. Foster J. E. Saunders C. T. Robinson I. E Myers C C. Ingels Myers Ingels J. W. Lee Frank Shaw Clarence F. Viney Andrew Jones Elias Wetherholt W. M. Scott Frank C. Christ Aaron Davis Shelby Roberts Jack Knight

Ohio State Lecturer To Speak in Gallipolis

About 1 200 letters are mailed urging leaders of church civic and farm groups to attend Dr Jonathan Forman of Ohio State University as he speaks on nutrition and health at Washington Auditorium in Gallipolis Wednesday night August 20. The public is invited.

Gallipolis Agena Jonathan Forman Ohio State University Washington Auditorium

Many Candidates Apply for Blanks in Hocking County

Logan Ohio residents report a flood of petitions for trustee seats across 11 townships with two trustees to be elected in November. Incumbents largely filed petitions while some townships may see a dozen candidates. Few candidates seek justice of the peace or constable roles, though veteran magistrate W A Robison of Laurel Township has obtained a petition for justice of the peace. This would be his 12th term after four decades of service.

Uke W. A. Robison Laurel Township Offce

Clowns Eliminated by H. Bettis Co. Team

Logan Clowns lose 2 to 1 to H. Bettis Co. of Zanesville in district softball. Both teams have four hits. Logan makes two errors to one by the winners. Dick Milne pitched for Logan against Slater. Zanesville’s pitcher has a 40 wins in 42 decisions this season.

LOGAN Logan Clowns Zanesville H. Bettis Co Dick Milne Slater

Kachelmacher Photo Installed in Shelterhouse Corridor

An enlarged photograph of the late N. S. C. Kachelmacher, encased in a gold frame, is hung over the mantel in the shelterhouse named for him. Kachelmacher was a city benefactor whose will funded part of the shelter house construction.

Logan N. S. C. Kachelmacher

Warn Boys Not To Shoot Migrating Birds

Logan area residents are warned that migrating birds are protected by federal law. Boys using rifles and air guns have been shooting birds, and those caught face arrest and prosecution.

Logan

Judge Moriarty Disabled by Eye Injury at Sun Glow Plant

William Moriarty of W Front Street suffered acid in his eyes while finishing furniture at the Sun Glow plant on Monday. Despite temporary impaired vision he served as presiding judge in Logan 4A precinct on Tuesday with limited sight.

Logan Sun Glow Plant William Moriarty W. Front St Logan 4A

Gallipolis Social Notes Brightens local gatherings

A family dinner at Mrs. J. T. Robinsons marked her 75th birthday with daughters Mrs. Leland Darling and Mrs. Helen Russell, plus other relatives from St. Petersburg and this city. Rev. H M Smith presided at the marriage of his daughter Mary Agnes to Wayne Sheets at the Church of God campground in Springfield. The event drew relatives including Mrs. Sheets and Mrs. Rader McDaniel. Peggy Treleaven joined Mrs. Sidney Treleaven on a Detroit visit. Additional notes mention Mrs. H E Houck visiting Chillicothe to see Charles Houck ill, and Garnet Miller with Mack Wallace visiting relatives in Gate City Va.

Gallipolis J. T. Robinson Leland Darling St. Petersburg Fla Helen Russell J. T C. T. Robinson Barkey H. M. Smith Mary Agnes Wayne Sheets Church of God Springfield Wendell Halley Rader McDaniel Sheets R. T. Allison Douglas Holton Sidney Treleaven Detroit Margaret Treleaven Peggy H. E. Houck Chillicothe Charles Houck Forrest Atkinson Lee and Bruce Garnet Miller Mack Wallace Gate City, Va

Burger Marries Marifern Rife In Bidwell Ceremony

Roy Burger and Miss Marifern Rife wed Sunday at Rev. J. L. Stephenson's home in Bidwell. Attendants were Stanley Rife and Miss Dorothy Thomas. Each wore rose colored gowns with white accessories. Burger is the son of Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Burger of Mills Station. Rife is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Rife of Addison township.

Roy Burger Marifern Rife J. L. Stephenson Bidwell Stanley Rife Dorothy Thomas Miss Rife Miss Thomas Mr. Burger P. H. Burger Mills Station Carl Rife Addison Township

Party honors Glenna Rife with family gathering

Mrs. Dallas Rife hosted a Saturday evening party for her daughter Glenna. A large group of relatives and friends enjoyed games after a serving of refreshments.

Dallas Rife Glenna

Rothgeb Nuptials Celebrate With Shower in Middleport

Mr and Mrs Delmar Rothgeb of Huntington recently married in Gallipolis were honored with a party and shower at Betty Archers Middleport home. Sixty relatives attended as gifts were given and a three tier cake with a miniature bride and groom was featured. The couple spent the weekend in Middleport and Cheshire and moved to Huntington Monday.

Delmar Rothgeb Betty Archer Huntington Gallipolis Margaret Archer Middleport Rothgeb Cheshire

Seventh Davis and Carter Family Reunion Held Near Oak Hill

The seventh annual Davis and Carter families reunion gathered Sunday in the Parish of the Templed Hills grove near Oak Hill with a large attendance. A noon basket dinner was served and in the late afternoon watermelon was shared at Mrs. Stanley Davis's home.

Davis Carter Templed Hills Grove Oak Hill Stanley Davis

Cremeans Host Large West Virginia Guest List at Dinner

Mr and Mrs Walter Cremeans entertained many guests Sunday with residents from West Virginia. Gallipolis visitors included Mrs Weldon Straight and four children James David Gwendolyn and Rose. Northup guests were Ezra Cremeans and children Nora Jean and Cecil, Floyd Cremeans and daughter Clara, James Cremeans and sons William and James.

Walter Cremeans West Virginia Gallipolis

Local Family Visits and Travel Highlights Across States

Mr and Mrs J G Johnson and family of Gallipolis visit Bladen guests Mr and Mrs Warren Thomas. Mrs D C Priestley and children Archie and Mary Esther return from a southern motor trip visiting Norris Dam. Mrs J L Haskins and Miss Charlotte Hambrick spend two weeks at Magnetic Springs. Miss Anne Nibert returns to Columbus after a family visit. Mrs Mary Houck and daughter with Mrs Allen Baker visit relatives in Springfield. Mr and Mrs Wilbur Hinds of St Louis, visiting Mr and Mrs Charles Swanson, travel on to Memphis before returning home. Mrs C S Catzen returns from Montgomery West Virginia after a three week stay.

J. G. Johnson Gallipolis John Hawkins Cheshire Warren Thomas Bladen D. C. Priestley Archie Mary Esther South Norris Dam J. L. Haskins Charlotte Hambrick Magnetic Springs Anne Nibert Columbus Mary Houck Allen Baker Springfield Wilbur Hinds St. Louis Charles Swanson Memphis Tenn C. S. Catzen Montgomery W. Va

Marriage Licenses Increase at Probate Court

Logan marriage licenses rise with new entries listed by Judge E L Ewing. Couples include John E Thompson 31 and Nellie J Myers 26 Haydenville. Oliver W Roop 33 and Ida Maybelle Lines 34 Logan. Harry Walter Spencer 24 and Arleta Louise Turn 21 Jobs. Eros Castle 45 and Golda T Castle 45 Logan. Thomas Christopher Aberts 21 Glouster Route 4 and Ester Avadell Thompson 21 Murray City. John Francis Love 23 Glouster and Dolores Marie Leasure 21 Jackson. All ceremonies performed by Rev E B White.

Charles Thomas E. B. White Harry Walter Spencer Sand Run Asa J. Spencer Arleta Louise Turn Jobs Carl R. Turn Eros Castle Cleveland Golda T. Castle Logan Jackson Clarence C. Leasure

Steel Work Begins on New Cook Building

Steel work started this week on the new building on West Main Street for Mon Cook. The front steel beam was lifted onto posts as foundation, basement, well drilling, grading and brickwork progress. William Loomis is in charge of the project.

LOGAN W. Main St Mon Cook William Loomis

Walter Price Dies in Huntington West Virginia

Walter Price of Huntington died suddenly Monday per telegram to his cousin Miss Effie Price. He was the son of the late Aaron Price and formerly lived in this city where he was born.

Logan Walter Price Huntington W. Va Effie Price North St Aaron Price

Minersville Teen Injured In Ohio River Bridge Crash

Jack Thomas a 19 year old Minersville resident is hospitalized with head injuries after a car he drove overturned near the Pomeroy Mason bridge over the Ohio River. Doctors report injuries are not serious.

Gallipolis Jack Thomas Minersville Pomeroy- Mason Bridge Ohio River

Elks Attend Graveside Service for Frank Deardorff

Local Elks Lodge members and friends gathered at Pine Street Cemetery this afternoon for the graveside service of Frank Deardorff who died in Huntington on Monday.

ELKS Gallipolis Elks Lodge Pine St Frank Deardorff Huntington

Victory J Niday to Erect Three Cottages at Northup

Victory J Niday plans three summer cottages on the Gwinn Ecker Hatfield tract at Northup, bringing to six the number under construction in that area at once.

Gallipolis Victory J. Niday Gwinn- Ecker-Hatfield Northup

Picnic closes Ohio Fuel Gas Co office in Gallipolis

The Ohio Fuel Gas Co office in Gallipolis was closed today as employees attended a company picnic at Moxahala Park.

Gallipolis Ohio Fuel Gas Co Moxahala Park

Keefer III Illness Prompted Return Home from Fort Knox Visit

Rev J P Keefer fell ill while visiting his son Ralph Keefer at Fort Knox Kentucky. The son was furloughed to drive his father home, reflecting a sudden disruption during the visit in Gallipolis.

Keefer III Gallipolis Fort Knox Ralph Keefer J. P. Keefer

Logan Brief Social Notes

Miss Minnerine Burke hosted a dinner party at Pritchard's in Hartford Connecticut for Miss Janet Tribble on Saturday evening. Theater party followed with guests including Mrs. Work Jane Dew Mrs. Evans daughters Tribble and others from Athens Detroit and Detroit area Social attendees listed by name.

Amy Lou Dayton Schultheis Ann Fred Hull Barbara Ann Bowen

Picnic at Lake Hope by Eo Education Class

The United Brethren Church class picnicked Sunday at Lake Hope with boating swimming and a picnic supper. Guests included Margaret Rechenwald John Blasius Ruth and Earl Griffith and members Helen Clark Marjorie Huston Mr and Mrs Lawrence Griffith Hazel Hammond Retha Lohr Margie Price Dorothy Price Martha Je Carl Emmett Blosser and Price.

United Brethren Church Lake Hope Margaret Rechenwald John Blasius Ruth Earl Griffith Helen Clark Marjorie Huston Lawrence Griffith Hazel Hammond Retha Lohr Margie Price Dorothy Price Martha Je Carl Emmett Blosser Price

Cast of Let Toby Do It Picnic at Camp Grounds Cottage

Members of the play Let Toby Do It visited Lancaster Monday evening for a picnic at the Camp Grounds cottage of Mr and Mrs R E Allen. The group included Mr and Mrs James Frey and son, Mr and Mrs Woodrow Blum, Mr and Mrs John Funk, Mr and Mrs Frank Power, Mrs Paul Hansel, Miss Helen Clarke, Miss Marjorie Houston, and Miss Frances Funk a camp grounds delegate this week.

Toby Miller Chapel Grange Lancaster R. E. Allen James Frey Woodrow Blum John Funk Frank Power Paul Hansel Helen Clarke Marjorie Houston

Eastern Star Picnic Aims at New Lexington Park Aug 21

Summer picnic of the Past Matrons association district 27 Order of Eastern Star at New Lexington Park on August 21 at six o clock. Invitations extended by Mrs Beulah Bugh president to other Eastern Stars.

District 27 Order of Eastern Star New Lexington Park Beulah Bugh

Weekend Parties Entrust McKinleys Before Fremont Move

Mrs and Mr Charles McKinley were entertained at corn roast and dinners during the weekend as they prepare to depart Tuesday for Fremont to make their home. Guests included Dr M H Cherrington Mrs Notestone Miss Ruth Brooke and others with plans for theater and Crystal Springs Inn events.

Charles McKinley Fremont Eleanor Durr McKinley M. H. Cherrington Craig Adair Charles Notestone Ruth Brooke Wilhelmine Deissele Blosser Crystal Springs Inn Edgar C. Paul Warren Bright Lulu Yocum Mechanicsburg Paul Cherrington E. Hunter St

Logan merchant N. J. Rarick stricken by sunstroke

N. J. Rarick, a Main St. merchant, was struck by a sunstroke Tuesday morning at his place of business. A physician attended him and he remained at the store confined to a cot through the day.

Logan N. J. Rarick Main St

Fear Over Bridge Condition Near Gallipolis

In Gallipolis concern grows over the Chillicothe bridge on a county road as funding for the Chickamauga flood escape road stalls. County Engineer E N Leonard notes a badly cracked abutment and wide apertures with waters about 20 feet deep. Repair costs are deemed excessive, and suspension looms without city funding. The county may sue, but has ordered suspension of construction next Monday if the city fails to contribute its share.

Gallipolis Chickamauga Chillicothe Chickamauga Creek E. N. Leonard Leonard

Red Cross Hastens To Finish Hospital Clothes

The Red Cross sewing unit in Gallipolis meets this after noon at Washington School and will work two more Wednesdays before school opens. With the home economics room shortened, sewing is sped up focusing on hospital shirts and operating gowns to be shipped as soon as finished.

Gallipolis Red Cross Washington School

White Oak Club Enters 4 H Nutrition Contest

Gallipolis reports the White Oak 4 H Club plans to compete as a unit in the nutrition program at the Ohio State Fair. County clubs enter demonstrations health dress revue at events on August 28, with contestants chosen at an upcoming field day and picnic in the city Tuesday.

Gallipolis White Oak Club

Seven Couples Are Granted Licenses

Gallipolis marriage license applicants listed include August Banco 28 and Flossie Farley 34 of Fayette, W Va. Olmvier Lane 17 and Maxine Persinger 17 of Gallipolis. Gerald W. McWilliams 20 and Miriam F. Scott 19 of Urbana. Oakie Cox 25 and Lovina Hensley 17 of Dunn W Va. Eldon Cunningham 25 and Arlene Ash 21 of Charleston. Roger E. Wilson 18 and Mary Hazlett 18 of Springfield. Isaac Rupe 46 and Gail B. Backus 46 of Cheshire.

Gallipolis August Banco Flossie Farley Fayette W. Va Olmvier Lane Maxine Persinger Gerald W. McWilliams Miriam F. Scott Urbana Oakie Cox Lovina Hensley Dunn Eldon Cunningham Arlene Ash Charleston Roger E. Wilson Mary Hazlett Springfield Isaac Rupe Gail B. Backus Cheshire

Mary Halley Sues For Divorce From George Goody

Mrs. George Goody formerly Miss Mary Halley files for divorce on cruelty and neglect grounds. The suit lists absent support and improper conduct as factors in Gallipolis.

Gallipolis George Goody Mary Halley

W A Queen Dies in Huntington

William A. Queen age 46 a native of Mercerville and son of James A. Queen of Mercerville is dead at his home in Huntington.

W. A. Queen Gallipolis William A. Queen Mercerville James A. Queen Huntington

Next Draft Call Expected In September

Gallia County draft officials report no more induction calls before September. Questionnaires are going to the 132 July first registrants, with selected applicants to be notified for medical exams. The draft board notes literacy issues among registrants and investigates farm labor exemption claims as part of ongoing screening.

Gallipolis Gallia County Gilbert Beard Hilda Halley Beard Mark Draft Board

Deaths of William Hoop at 69 in Gallipolis Home

William Hoop aged 69 died yesterday at a home for the aged in Gallipolis. Interment will be at Wellston, his former residence, with details pending completion of arrangements.

Gallipolis William Hoop Wellston

Clark Reunion at Rio Grande Dinner on Aug 31

Clark family members will gather for a reunion at Rio Grande on Sunday, August 31 to share memories and reconnect with relatives from Gallipolis and surrounding areas.

Gallipolis Clark Rio Grande

Hoy Family Quiz Delights Rotary with Gallipolis Facts

Raymond D. Hoy head of a local furniture firm led a Rotary Club quiz with his daughter Joan assisting. The questions revealed Gallipolis population 7 827 Gallia County 24930 city autos 1474 county 3669 and other local stats. Cash prizes totaled 25 dollars to be donated to the student loan fund. District Governor Herman Balthaser plans to attend the Raccoon Creek fish fry Thursday.

Gallipolis Raymond D. Hoy Second and Sycamore Sts Rotary Club Joan Hoy Gallia County Chamber of Commerce State Hospital

Lafayette Post Will Elect Officers Tonight

Lafayette Post meets in Gallipolis for officer elections led by commander W M Elliott. Nominees include Thomas Adams as commander Blazer Wetherholt J E Saunders Ernest Levisay as vice commanders R M Farmer as trustee Sarah Robinson adjutant Stanley Lanier finance officer Charles Huber service officer and Harry Alexander sergeant at arms. The post plans to continue supplying milk for indigent school children under the free lunch program.

Gallipolis Lafayette Post W. M. Elliott Thomas Adams Blazer Wetherholt J. E. Saunders Ernest Levisay R. M. Farmer Sarah Robinson Stanley Lanier Charles Huber Harry Alexander

Mrs. C. F. Stone Dies in Texas

Relatives in Gallipolis learned of the death of Mrs. Stone wife of Capt. Charles F. Stone U S Army in San Antonio Texas Sunday The Stone couple are parents of an adult son and daughter Capt. Stone a county native has brothers Loren and Ross Stone residing here.

Gallipolis

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