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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1940
Page
8
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Dr. Charles E. Holzer urges swift closure of all financial matters for the Gallipolis Sesquicentennial. He encloses receipts and disbursements reports, donor list, and audited figures, and calls a final joint meeting for Friday evening to wind up local and federal commission finances before year end.
Suspension Order 403 affects WPA workers on county road projects with about fifty workers possibly exempt. Finishing touches proceed on nearing completion projects. County projects slated for completion by Dec 23 prompting both WPA courthouse offices to close that date and revert space to probate court and county engineer.
Pt Pleasant D A R chapter leads a coalition in Gallipolis and Pt Pleasant to have the West Virginia state building moved from the New York world’s fair to Tu Endie Wei Park in Gallipolis. The building would be re erected at a WV site with strong local backing.
Wyman and Woodrow Call, brothers from near Mercerville, were admitted to Holzer Hospital after a car hit a concrete culvert on Little Bullskin Creek. Dolph Day, a neighbor, was uninjured but taken to the investigating officers for questioning as the trio had been drinking. The Calls suffered serious head and facial injuries.
Dr. R. Lloyd Pabst president of Rio Grande College conducts a tour of several small eastern colleges to study their programs and practices.
In Gallipolis the WPA housekeeping aid handles more requests than it can manage under supervisor Mrs. L. W. Thompson. About 28 trainees work daily, learning cooking cleaning sewing and rudiments of sick room nursing. Graduates take on case work across city and county for indigent families on welfare.
Invitations indicate about 150 persons will attend tonight’s poultry advancement meeting and dinner in the Methodist dining room co hosted by Homer W Walter and Dr C E Holzer. Poultrymen who went to Wooster for an egg auction will report on a similar venture for southeast Ohio.
Mrs George Ross of Marietta Ohio credits TON JON No 3 with ending years of kidney pain backache and constipation She reports improved appetite fewer headaches and no more dizzy spells since starting the remedy at Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store 9 W Union St Athens Ohio Adv.
New Gallipolis Chapter Eastern Star officers were installed in a Masonic lodge ceremony Monday. Officers include Mrs. Robert Gibbs as worthy matron and C M Yeanger as worthy patron with a roster of associate matron and patron, secretary, treasurer, conductress, warder and other posts. Guests from Cheshire Vinton Thurman and Waverly attended and refreshments followed in the second floor dining room.
Mrs Emory White hosted a home shower in Vinton recently for Mr and Mrs James Nibert Edith Clark noted many nice gifts were given to the young couple and a dainty spread was served.
Mr and Mrs Ira Swisher mark their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with an open house Friday evening December 13 from 8 to 10 o clock inviting all friends. Stacy Baird hosted a party Friday honoring daughter Sylvia s seventeenth birthday with many young guests, gifts, games and refreshments.
Mr and Mrs Roscoe Houck entertained over the weekend including Mr and Mrs Orin Moore of Columbus Mr and Mrs Otis Simms and children and Misses Ethel Mae and Doris Lee Williams of Crown City in a cordial gathering full of hospitality.
Bradford and Bradbury Churches of Christ held Universal Bible Sunday with a six person Bible drama The Unfailing Guide before about 110 in Bradford Rev J P Miller delivered For the Healing of Nations The program repeats at Bradbury with a large crowd and the Rutland and Dexter churches plan similar services A parishwide emergency offering for the American Bible Society aims to raise 150000 for European Bible Society work hindered by war before Rev Miller noted.
Ministers from all churches meet to plan distribution of about 800 dollars under the will of Charles D Kerr. The available amount is larger than in prior years. Each member submits a list of those most needy, with about 20 residents chosen as recipients this year.
Opening session of the University of Life was held at Rio Grande College with daily programs continuing Friday. Meetings occur at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. Rev Ralph C Drisko leads as principal speaker at Calvary Baptist Church. Rev Donald S Hobbs hosts seminars in the college president's office.
Washington Auditorium hosts the Gallipolis school band in its opening winter concert tonight at 8 o clock. Director Richard Downs says there is no admission charge.
Washington P T A members heard Mrs Aldeth Robinson speak on children's books. Public librarian Mrs Kenneth Davis showcased a fine juvenile collection and plans a story hour before Christmas. Schools close for holiday vacation Friday December 20.
Gallia County East Gallipolis resident Ray Garlinger aged 15 is hospitalized after a hunting mishap. A companion fired at a rabbit and his left hand in the line of fire required amputation of a finger.
Robert Harrison of Gallipolis is held to the grand jury for malicious destruction of property. He allegedly broke a door glass at Mrs. Anna Nelsons home with a fist while intoxicated.
Charles Wilt of Middleport leads a partition suit over heirs of Charles E. Clark and Mrs. Lucinda Lewis. Wilt claims a stake in a residence at Fourth and Pine Streets bequeathed to Clark by Mrs. Lewis. Some 55 defendants across eight Ohio counties named in the action. Elizabeth Shough, local school music director, to sing Handel’s Messiah as soloist in Fostoria on December 15 and Findlay on December 22.
Mrs. Frank Halfhill of Poplar Ridge is under medical care after a dog bit her arm while she freed the animal from a steel strap. The incident occurred as she attempted to release the dog, which had become entangled.
Gallia Rotary entertained about 40 school officials and educators from across the state for an evaluation event tied to the high school. Principal Carl C. Byers acted as toastmaster and introduced guests and members. Brief remarks were delivered by Col. F. L. Simmons Dr. F. M. Shelton Dean A. J. Ashbaugh Jesse Beers and others.
Thumb-Milliser Company of LaRue announces reopening of Corning bowling alleys on Friday December 13 in the Hermey building on South Valley Street. Pythian Sisters report death of Mrs. Margaret Cotter in Toledo. burial in New Lexington Cemetery follows service at her daughter Violet West’s home.
On Wednesday night December 11 Aquinas School of Columbus will play the Railroaders, a popular local high school team, at our venue.
Dec 13 to be observed as School Health Day with Mrs. F A Cady visiting schools in Monroe Township. She will give children pins from the Perry County Tuberculosis and Public Health Association and seals have been mailed to individuals.
The Ladies Golden Rule class of the United Brethren Church moved the annual bazaar from Saturday night December 14 to Friday December 13. Supper will be served at 4 30 p.m. Members of the Philos class will assist with the supper. Christmas gift items will be sold.
Eleanor Spence won high score while Lu Brown took second and Vivian Keller placed third. Floating was noted as a humorous miscue during play among guests including Helen Garrison host, Sarah Blower, Jo Smith, Thelma Frasure and Virginia Lamb. A delicious lunch followed.
The Methodist Church ladies hold their annual bazaar in the church basement on Saturday December 14 starting with a supper at 4 30. Booths will feature various articles on display.
The PTA will hold a meeting in the high school study hall half an hour before the band concert on Wednesday December 18. New uniforms will be worn for the first time at the concert.
Mr and Mrs J E Koch and Mrs Janie Jacobs of Columbus visited Mr and Mrs Lester Quinn Sunday. Mrs Jacobs stayed for the Eastern Star installation Monday. P L Allen and daughters Anna Mae and Leora of Nelsonville visited the Charles Schlingerman family Sunday. The Dunlaps and Charles Dunlap visited John Dunlap in Vinton County Sunday due to his illness. Mildred Williams and Wilma Spence were in Zanesville Saturday. Betty Rodgers visited Fultonham last week. Christine Garrison and Helen Beeson spent the weekend with Mrs Anna Garrison in Columbus. Morgan Walters visited relatives in Columbus Sunday. William Spence Wilma Spence Mildred Williams and son Jimmy visited Mr and Mrs Pete Case in Columbus Sunday.
Friends and relatives gathered at Moriah Church in Jackson County this afternoon for the funeral of Eben E. Jones a 74 year old prominent Welsh resident of the county.
Mrs. Ruth V. Merck filed a divorce action against Edward Merck claiming neglect.
Gallia and Pt Pleasant postmasters distribute circulars linking 200 principal U S cities with air mail schedules. The post office reports increased use of air mail facilities over last year, reflecting public enlightenment and interest in the service.
County auditors indicate crippled children's aid in Gallia may total $5,000 for 1940, far above the $1,500 budget. About 20 local children are treated in a Columbus hospital, with 11 more potential cases after infantile paralysis. Treatments follow health officials, with sheriff transport and care limited to indigent families only.
In Gallipolis the Blue Devils lost their first conference game to Jackson by 23 to 21 before a large crowd. The teams were evenly matched with a tight contest for supremacy. The game featured a brief 15 member school band performance.
Dewey Cochran is bound over to the grand jury in Morgan Township on charges of deserting his wife and 12 children. He is held in the county jail in default of $500 bond after officers located him in Columbus after several years of eluding capture.
The Gallipolis Elks Lodge social committee is preparing an outstanding New Year’s Eve party with arrangements now in the making for the annual event.
Marriage license applicants include Earl Thomas Bradley 25 and Pearl Elswick 41 of Charleston. Howard Halley 23 from Bladen and Edith Taylor 21 of Kanauga.
Funeral services for George Ewing age 58 of Wellston were held Sunday afternoon with burial there. He died in an Ironton hospital. He was brother in law of Mrs Rhoda Oliver Lewis Canter and Asa Canter of Chauncey. Survived by wife Flossie and seven children. Attending from Chauncey were Mr and Mrs Thomas Oliver Mr and Mrs Asa Canter Mrs Jesse Scott Delbert Canter Mrs Evelyn Burt Athens and James Oliver Trimble.
Chauncey Mayor W. D. Hines announced an important Chauncey Council meeting for Thursday December 12 at 7 p m. The notice emphasizes the session as a key local government gathering.
The condition of Mrs. Mary Meinhart of Chauncey is listed as serious during the last two weeks at her Converse Street home. Her brother Mosely Meinhart of Nelsonville is at the residence.
The Men's Brotherhood of the Churches of Christ in Athens County will meet Thursday night at 7 o'clock in the Nelsonville Church of Christ, rescheduled from tonight.
Nelsonville Lions unit of International to be chartered mid January announced by secretary Tom Wolfe after a dinner at the Methodist Church. Dr. R D Gardner elected president presided over the meeting with 23 attendees of whom 14 signed charter. Hal Walter from Akron spoke on district organization. Next meeting set for December 16 with future meetings first and third Mondays. location to be decided.
An old fashioned dance will be held Saturday December 14 at the Chauncey High School auditorium to raise funds for Chauncey Christmas activities. Proceeds buy candies for local children, with music by Earl Fitzpatrick and floor management by Saul Border. Mayor W D Hines and a planning committee including Clyde Bobo Carl Shafer Luther Cruikshank Herbert Wise Saul Border Alva Karns Lawrence Reeves J Henry Lock and Earl Fitzpatrick organize the event.
Mrs Mabel Smith hosted the December Millfield Church of Christ Ladies Aid Society gathering. Nineteen members attended as Miss Olive Brookins led the business and officers were elected with Mrs Mabel Smith named president and guests included Mrs Gibson Weber of Los Angeles.
New Marshfield annual Christmas party of the Loyal Men and Loyal Women Class of the Christian Church will be held at the church Tuesday night. Catherine Davis will read the Scripture and William Mace offer prayer. Hazel Trout Faye McNeal and Janet Russell will give Christmas readings. Nettie Barron will read the Christmas Story and Mrs Shaffer Mrs Bridge and Edward Hawk will sing Silent Night. Christmas gifts will be exchanged under the direction of Fanny Burt and Gladys Beverage. Popcorn and candy will be served.
Mr and Mrs George Shafer entertained at their Beaumont home Sunday with a chicken dinner. Guests included Mr and Mrs Asa Cochran and daughter Margaret Faye of Logan and Mr and Mrs Carl Shafer and daughter Lois Ann of Chauncey.
The Friendship Class of Chauncey Church of Christ will host a Wednesday night Christmas gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Henry on Main St. Assisting hostesses are Mrs. Jessie Fiske and Miss Ruth Fiske. An election of class officers will take place. Sunday, Mrs. William Hartley with companions traveled to a sanatorium in Prospect, Q for examination and possible operation, but returned due to her weakened condition. Timber wolves are noted for being trained to draw sleds.
Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary to the United Mine Workers meets tonight at 7 at the K of P Hall. Members will plan the Christmas party supper and gift exchange.
Thousands favor Ton Jon three part herbal medicine line promoted by druggists in Athens Ohio. No. 1 aids stomach nerves bowels blood and energy No. 2 targets liver and gall bladder with quick action No. 3 serves kidney urinary and prostate areas. Health rep at Quick Cut Rate Drug Store 9 W Union St Athens Ohio.
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