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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1935
Page
5
Christmas Party Held by Circle of Ruth at First Presbyterian
Mrs Gene Pritchard Mrs Mary Kessinger and Mrs Don Johnson organized a Circle of Ruth Christmas party for fourteen members. It happened Wednesday night in the First Presbyterian Church dining room with a tree and gifts. Contests and a program entertained guests followed by lunch. A silver offering was given to Miss McDowell for her work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Gene Pritchard
Mary Kessinger
Don Johnson
Circle of Ruth
First Presbyterian Church
Miss McDowell
Toys Gift of Legion Brightens Garfield School
In Gallipolis relief workers produced soft toys at Garfield School and later released them to the American Legion. Auxiliary members plan to wrap each toy with a child’s name for distribution through teachers during Friday’s Christmas programs. The Legion also showcased remodeled mechanical toys in Sportman’s window near the Hotel Lafayette, with WPA staff hosting a Friday noon treat for sewing center workers and supervisors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Garfield
American Legion
Sportsman
Hotel
Lafayette
the Legion Auxiliary
Geore Lear
Aldeth Robinson
Parent-Teacher Association
Christmas Vesper by Rodney and Cen tenary Schools
Pupils under Miss Lois L. Fasig presented a Christmas vesper service at Rodney Church with audiences joining in carols. The program included a candlelight procession, a girls chorus, and songs from Martin Luther to the American Negro song Shepherds Rise Up and Fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Lois L. Fasig
Rodney
Centenary
Martin Luther
Jury Selected in Gallia County Perjury Trial for F J Dillon
Gallia County jurors chosen after hours of questioning to hear the perjury case against F J Dillon of Huntington West Virginia. State witnesses named include Burcham Watson Ours Woodyard and Montgomery with several defense character witnesses interviewed. Court recessed with progress on the Dillon case and the Arn Childers shooting trial set to begin Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia County
F. J. Dillon
Huntington
W. Va
Harry Miller
Henry Cherrington
Esta Gray
Ermel Ward
Vinton
Elmer Niday
Anna E. Simmerman
Hollis Whitt
Wanita Booth
Charlies C. Huber
Samuel V. Sayre
Erman Swisher
Cheshire
Margaret Morgan
Thurman
Parnie Carter
Patriot
Walter C. Duckworth
Kananga
John Burcham
Cecil Watson
Calvin Ours
Lewis Woodyard
Wendell Johnson
Wiley Wallace
Max Williams
John Montgomery
Sarah Ratcliff
Grover Fulks
George Woodyard
Jesse Woodyard
Margaret McCormick
Dent McClure
H. V. Wilson
Carl Schott
D. W. McClure
George Blackburn
W. T. Wells
Dillon
Olaf Murray
Woodyard
Crown City
Murray
Arn Childers
Gallia Commission Names WPA Investigator
Othniel Jones was appointed by the Gallia County commissioners in a special session to serve as investigator for the WPA. He will be paid by the county and work under the commissioners direction to certify eligible lists for surplus commodities and contact township trustees responsible for identifying eligibles. The project will start once approved by the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Othniel Jones
WPA
Jones
WPA Lunch Demonstration Showcased by Gallipolis Workers
WPA workers at the Washington School lunch room staged a practical luncheon service. Hostess Mrs. Margaret Bradbury led the event with role players including an honor guest and multiple waitresses. Food donated to the group and serving tips were discussed as the meal progressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
WPA
Washington School
Margaret Bradbury
Bradbury
Unique Christmas Wrapping Trends Rise in Gallipolis
Gallipolis shoppers embrace modernistic wrap designs using cellophane tin foil and scenery motifs. Mistletoe sprigs decorate plain red parcels while white tissue and black cellophane create diagonal patterns. Blue cellophane with white cotton simulates a night sky with silver stars, and rosettes of ribbon add frothy effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Choir to Present Cantata The Shepherd King at Grace Church
A 45 member choir with instrumental soloists will perform The Shepherd King at Grace Methodist Church Sunday night at seven o clock. Ada J. Davis directs with Stanley Lanier playing organ Fay Clendenin piano and Gilbert Bush violin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Grace Methodist Church
Ada J. Davis
Stanley Lanier
Mia
Fay Clendennin
Gilbert Bush
Tobacco Market Strong at Gallipolis
Tobacco sales in Gallipolis totaled 29 940 pounds at the warehouse with an average price of 16 50 per hundred pounds. The quality was poor yet the market remained strong. No auctions will be held between December 20 and January 2, but the warehouse will stay open to receive burley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Burley
Siders bound over in burglary and larceny case
Cecil Siders was bound over to the Grand Jury by Judge A J Stormont on burglary and larceny charges with bond set at under 40 dollars. Ross Kent of Morgan Township was fined ten dollars plus costs for intoxication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Cecil Siders
A. J. Stormont
Ross Kent
Morgan Township
Gallipolis Woman Appointed Timekeeper for WPA Projects
Miss Frances Jones of Gallipolis is named timekeeper for three WPA women’s projects. She will maintain records and serve as secretary for the cooking sewing and book binding groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Frances Jones
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