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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1937
Page
11
Gallia County tax revision board led by County Auditor E D Keeler, Treasurer E E Myers, and Prosecuting Attorney John Howell announces new rates, mostly lower than prior levies. State Tax Commission-approved figures list subdivision rates in mills.
Completion of the Winfield West Virginia power plant by Appalachian Power Co renews talk of a large hydraulic plant at Eureka Lock and Dam below Gallipolis. The company says no plans exist here, but the Ohio river dam land is prepared for such a project. Machinery at the dam is electric and current is supplied by the Columbus Southern Ohio Electric Co under a two year contract.
Charles Edward Allen aged 53 died Monday night at his Maple Shade home from pneumonia. A native of West Virginia he worked in Columbus for years. His wife Ina Allen preceded him in death. Survived by children Mrs. Virgil Van Duren Hollie Allen Charlotte Allen Mrs. John Sealey George William John and Junior Allen at home. Surviving siblings are Clint B Allen Mrs Coy Workman Elijah Allen Frank Allen. Funeral services set for Thursday at Poplar Ridge Church Cheshire Township conducted by Rev. H. M. Smith.
Gallipolis Rotary Club gears up for December events with a Coast to Coast by Plane film from United Air Lines, a Past Presidents Night program, a Victory Night dinner on December 21, and a Colony Theater field trip on December 27 for a special feature showing. Members traveling with Rotarian Harry Wheeler will attend.
Dog license tags at reduced prices 1.00 for males and 3.00 for females are available at the Gallia County Auditor E. D. Keeler's office.
Sam Hogan, a colored man, has been granted a divorce from Maude Hogan on grounds of absence for more than three years.
A large audience attended the St. John's Bible Class monthly gathering at the Methodist Church on Tuesday night. Guest speaker was Dr. M. E. Falk of Rio Grande, a former navy surgeon and noted traveler.
Washington P.T.A. members met at the school auditorium to outline Christmas observances in the schools. The program included special music and poem recitations by Thomas G. Beem.
Gallipolis hosts a Monday DAR meeting at Mrs. W. N. Hayward’s home with Miss Catherine Hayward performing violin pieces and Mrs. W. Scott Western as speaker comparing Christmas customs. Tea followed. A separate event honors Mrs. Rees and kin on Patriot Sunday with a noon luncheon and birthday cakes.
The 89th birthday of Mrs. Charlotte Sigler was quietly observed at her daughter Mrs Alma Danner's home. Mrs. Nora Ecker hosts the Centenary Ladies Aid Society at Locust Street Thursday. Mrs. Louise Scott returns from visits with friends in Columbus and Marion. Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Ward of Columbus were guests here over the weekend. Miss Ruth Fiske of Athens visited her sister Mrs. James Danner Sunday.
A large crowd of relatives and friends gathered at the residence of Mr and Mrs C W Rees near the locality for a social event. The gathering reflected community ties and warm hospitality as attendees connected and shared memories.
At the last regular meeting for the year the City Commission voted an additional $1500 for the new Municipal Building nearing completion. City Solicitor presented a 60 year lease granting rights and privileges in the building to the American Legion Post and Women’s Auxiliary for financial considerations to rehabilitate the structure. Representatives of these organizations meet Wednesday night to sign or consider the lease.
Swan Creek Grange plans its Friday December 10 meeting to set Christmas plans. New officers include Ira Neal master Henry Evans overseer Mrs Ira Neal lecturer Frank Mills steward Mrs Maude Waugh chaplain Jack Evans assistant steward Lorene Davis lady assistant steward Margaret Pollitt secretary Henry Hannan treasurer John Johnson gatekeeper Vera Davis Ceres Mrs Eva Gilmore Pomona Oleta Butler Flora.
Ralph H. French of Lucasville will be presented as guest cornetist at the Wellston High School and Gallia Academy Band Concert on Tuesday evening December 14. Tickets for the concert are on sale.
Gallia County Commissioners buy a new truck to replace the one damaged in a collision with a Star Route mail truck operated by William Clark.
Mrs Walter Wise entertained about a dozen friends Friday evening with a game of rook. Prizes were awarded for high score to Mrs C D Slagle and for low to Mrs John Morgan. Dainty refreshments were served.
Holzer Hospital Nurses Alumnae gathered Friday evening at Mrs. Rita Frazier home with assist from Mrs. Esther Danner and Mrs. Rita Morgan. Miss Ruth Daniels read a splendid paper on cancer. Mrs. R A Howell returns from Martinsville Indiana after weeks for her health with Dr Howell accompanying her home.
Mrs. Harold Wetherholt was the guest of honor at a surprise birthday party Sunday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C W Booth. A buffet supper was served by Mrs Booth and a social evening followed. Mrs H B Thomas is visiting relatives in Youngstown. Miss Fulah Williams spent the weekend in Columbus with her sister, Mrs Nellie Scarberry.
Miss Helen Van Zandt of Cheshire has secured a position at the Institution for Feeble Minded in Columbus. Miss Margaret Jones, County Nurse, spent the weekend with Mrs. Robert Richards and family in Point Pleasant. Mr. and Mrs. Will Carter and Otis Drummond visited sister Mrs. John Simmons in Indianapolis, who is seriously ill. Dr. and Mrs. Milo Wilson were guests in Athens over the weekend.
Gallia County judge bound Rus sell Riddleberger over to the grand jury on a $300 bond for an assault charge after he wounded Warren Arthur during a mine picket attempt. The incident occurred near Vinton where six mines faced picket trouble as weather cooled and output neared normal.
A new scarlet fever case is reported in the north end of Gallia County. Dorothy Jean Offutt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Offutt, is ill and the Offutt home is quarantined.
Four H clubs of Clay Lick and Little Bullskin in Harrison Township join to sponsor an achievement program and pie supper at the Little Clay Lick School Friday evening.
Figures from Elmer E Caldew ell deputy registrar of automobiles show Gallia County operators numbering 4 848 will burn 3 162 000 gallons of gasoline and 63 240 gallons of oil in 1938. Gasoline cost totals 569 160 dollars at 18 cents a gallon and oil costs 50 592 dollars at 20 cents per quart. Average per car fuel is 650 gallons costing 130 dollars. oil per car is 13 gallons, adding 10 40 to the total.
Capt Oberlin M. Carter 81 of Patriot Gallia County laments the Supreme Court ruling denying a review of his court martial verdict. Convicted in 1898 for conspiring to defraud the government he served five years in Leavenworth before later thriving as a Chicago engineer. He calls himself an American Dreyfus and claims bias and a packed court mar tial. He returned to Patriot for a hometown homecoming two years ago and continues to seek vindication.
Rev. FE H. Midkiff of Calvary Baptist Church Rio Grande and college faculty spoke to students Wednesday afternoon about religious attitude during the holiday season.
Glenn First of Adison Township sets a new local record by shooting a hawk with a 46 inch wing span and a weight of 4 1/2 pounds. The giant bird stands as the largest avian specimen reported in the neighborhood.
Ray Casto files for divorce from Pansy Casto in Gallipolis alleging extreme cruelty. The couple married May 1 1929 and have no children.
Two inmates fled with a group that had held church services in the cell block. They chatted with the departing group and went unnoticed. Jail authorities banned church services in the block after the escape.
Two Weatherford druggists admit a man who spoke no English sold them a piece of Hungarian paper money for five dollars and proved to be the best salesman they ever met. The language barrier did not stop the unusual transaction.
The snippet lists multiple rail schedules including Westbound National Limited No. 1 and several Daily trains, plus Rome airport style air service at Athens Municipal Airport with sunrise to sunset operations. It notes connections with TWA and AA and specific departure times for West and Northbound routes.
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