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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1935

Page

7

County Fair Baby Show Lights Up Exhibition

Races planned at the 035 Exhibit amid county fair events in September. A baby show for children up to one year drives crowd interest while farm horticultural and poultry displays showcase local talent. Mrs Oberlin of Chicago born at Patriot is highlighted among attendees and engineers noted in a field with civic projects.

Thursa Oberlin Chicago Patriot West Point Betas Carter von the Jaques Angeline Paneer Wisconsi Luxembourg

River traffic slowed by fog as river trade expands

Gallipolis notes pool levels on the Ohio and Kanawha rivers. Heavy morning fog delays ship traffic while towboats carry steel, oil, and coal downriver from Pittsburgh to southern destinations. The Talbott tow bound for Memphis carries 21 car loads of matches, marking a record shipment.

Gallipolis Ohio Great Kanawha Youghiogheny C. W. Talbott John G. Britton Pittsburgh Talbott Memphis Wheeling Charles Arthur Acme Cleveland John W. Hubbard Campbell Transportation Company Raymond City Coal & Towboat Company Kanawha River Atlas Cincinnati Joe Cook Otto Marmet Cook Raymond City Ohio River Greene Packet Louisville Charleston Pomeroy W. M. Haptonsall Middleport New Orleans W. W. O'Neil O'Neil Will Haptonstall Robert Holden

Gallipolis Social Roundup and Court Note

Gallipolis social pages note Mrs J H Beckey visiting son William with Dr and Mrs G A Gallagher in attendance. Grace Methodist picnickers at John Gwinn home. Several residents hosted dinners and bridge events. Jesse White fined $25 and costs for intoxication and disorderly conduct and jailed for failure to pay.

Gallipolis J. H. Beckey Pittsburgh William Beckey G. A. Gallagher Slippery Rock College Grace Methodist Church John Gwinn Farnom Haskins J. W. Turner Oak Hill J. C. McLendon Waycross Patricia Sanchez New Orleans F. W. Shane New Hope First Ave Serg Androp Eugene Spear Charles Emmett Blanche Robinson Cleveland Joe Robinson Rachel Davis Maye Jane Davis Fourth Avenue Delaware Girls Industrial School Jesse White A. J. Stormont

Consolidation of Middleport and Gallipolis Gas Offices Planned

The Gallipolis Gas Company will consolidate offices with Middleport, retaining one collector in Middleport and keeping Gallipolis offices. The transfer completes after September 1, with staff retained by seniority including Ralph Camp Hector Steele Miss Margaret Yeanger and BE C. Borton.

Gallipolis Middleport Ralph Camp Hector Steele Margaret Yeanger BE. C. Borton

Office Re Decorated In Ivory And Apple Green

The office has been redecorated in ivory and apple green with golden oak fixtures, enhancing the interior with a fresh, light tone.

Gallia Band Trip Fosters Goodwill Among Towns

Gallia high school band toured the State Fair this week linking Middleport Wellston and Gallipolis. Band leader E S Vanover was praised for guiding the trip while Douglas Mullineaux joined the band on the bus provided by John Halliday Jr.

Gallipolis Middleport Wellston E. S. Vanover Douglas Mullineaux John Halliday, Jr

Churches of Gallipolis To Resume Services

Gallipolis prepares for autumn with all church services resuming Sunday. The Baptist Church hosts hundreds for a 9 15 AM all day meeting with musical numbers from participating churches. The Rev Jennings Cremeena and Rev George Sagen are among scheduled speakers.

Gallipolis Baptist Church All Baptists Gallia County Jennings Cremeena Eureka George Sagen

Notable Gallipolis Manufacturer A K Powell Dies

A K Powell died late Thursday night from a nervous disorder. He retired from business years ago but remained a wealthy and prominent manufacturer in Gallipolis, operating a towel factory.

Gallipolis A. K. Powell

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