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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1941

Page

8

Gallia County Invited to House TNT Plant Workers

A Gallia County meeting discussed inviting dispossessed landowners from Mason County Kentucky and Lawrence County Ohio to relocate for national defense work. Plans target 87 Mason County families affected by an 8000 acre land purchase, with invitations sent by mail and in person. Officials noted government decisions on the Pt. Pleasant TNT site will emerge this week and a 2,000 acre work colony may follow.

Gallipolis Chamber of Commerce Mason County W. Va Lawrence County Ohio Gallia County Texas Florida Onio Pt. Pleasant Marietta Nefectarine Co Wwe York Central Ohi Tieseent Nemeiong Figiae Cay Ferom

Marker plan near Pine Street sparks business district debate

Local report says the Chamber of Commerce will be petitioned by community members to erect a large marker near Pine Street. Officials note route 33 traffic and city plans could be affected while residents weigh the project’s impact on the business area.

Gallipolis Chamber of Commerce

Warn Public To Stay Away From Huge Dam

Majer Paule arrives with an escort to keep people away from the Re teks Dam area as officials warn the public about a dangerous structure. He urges caution and directs residents to stay clear of the vicinity until the site is secured.

No Federal Foods Available This Week

Gallipolis report notes no federal foods available this week due to unspecified shortages. The brief mentions local families and memorials, with limited readable details about upcoming distribution or similar items.

Local official term shifts amid council竞 turmoil

The article notes changes in positions and terms for local officials including a member of the council. It mentions a six year term and a clerk line of succession. The piece references Cadwes Cherch and Rio Grande as locations connected to the events.

Winding Social Notes Celebrate Local Weddings and Parties

Gallipolis society notices recount a Fort Breage chaplain and Bar tet Church service. a wedding at the home of Mr and Mrs Willem A Rebin with extensive family guests. a Christmas gathering hosted by Mrs Press Het. and a youth party at Methertiet Church with relatives and friends among the attendees. Names include George, Wiram J Waltie, James F Mereh, and others from Colemtves and Legen areas.

George Fort Breage Bartet Wiram J. Waltie James F Mereh Potent Pleasant Bebe Soldier Three Seerterty Welte

Unclear OCR Text About Local Events at Gallipolis Program

Fragmentary report references Gallipolis patrons and a Rivers Recreation Committee program with dates or sponsors. Details are garbled, mentioning injuries and a stroke, but readable specifics are too broken to confirm names, places, or outcomes.

Gallipolis Riverves

Fragmented OCR Render Describes Severe Eruption Impact

Unclear OCR reads like a description of a violent eruption and its effects on the surrounding area. Mentions waterway distance and island location tied to a British setting, with distorted names and numbers.

Carpenter School Programs Highlight Community Events

The report outlines a busy Carpenter School program season featuring student exhibitions, performances, and community roles. It notes a New Year’s department event, a week of activities, and names several participants and organizers contributing to the program's success.

Tragedy Claims Five In Gallipolis Cabin Fire

Five people died in a Sunday tragedy at a gas filled tourist cabin on Route 7 at the Ohio entrance to the Silver Bridge. Bodies were removed to Entsminger Funeral Home and Arnett Mortuary as relatives learned identities.

Gallipolis Ohio Silver Bridge Entsminger Arthur George Hollie Hoschar Arnett George Wooschar Pt. Pleasant Frank Hunt Parkersburg California Epee Item i Nortuary George Hoschar Pt. 1 Arthur Hoschar Homer Roush Hatfield N H Foster

Palm Room Christmas Program At Hotel Lafayette

Palm Room at Hotel Lafayette hosts a brief Christmas program tonight with carols and patriotic numbers. Guests are invited to attend as members are privileged to join.

Gallipolis Hotel Lafayette Privi Pram Gqueste

Children from Kerr funded shop in Gallipolis

About eight youngsters from the Children's Home spent a day in Gallipolis making holiday purchases with a $4 Kerr Foundation donation. Superintendent Wilson A. Blazer led the group and each child had about $1.40 to spend.

Gallipolis Kerr Foundation Wilson A. Blazer

Federal Farm Proposed in This District

Outgrowth of a conference of state and national farm leaders may designate all five counties in the Tenth District as a Farm Security Administration demonstration area. A three million dollar expenditure for farm land improvement is planned with a joint FAA and Law Use committee. Administrative offices would be centered at Rio Grande with possible annual salaries and supplies.

Gallipolis Conference of State National Farm Leaders Mnet Rio Grande College Tenth Congressional District Farm Security Administration FAA Rio Grande

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