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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1940

Page

6

Gallipolis Hospital employee injured in auto crash

Gallipolis pharmacist Leo Mossman of Holzer Hospital sustained injuries in a Tuesday night crash on Second Ave near Spruce Street. His car hit a parked truck owned by John Caufman and then struck another car driven by George Schmoll before crashing into a tree. He was treated and returned home. Victor Bradbury 22 of Roger died Christmas Day from crash injuries. Police investigated and managed traffic at the scene.

THE Athens Messenger Athens Ohio Gallipolis Hospital Gallipolis Leo Mossman Holzer Hospital Victor Bradbury Rgger Mossman Second Ave Spruce St John Caufman George Schmoll Middleport

Chester Grange Christmas Programs and Local Cheer

Chester Grange held a Christmas program with Ruth Weber and cast including Mrs. Pearl Mora Carl Kautz and Mrs Howard Knight. The group sang carols and Maye Mora received a gift for her service. A play Amy from Arizona and gift exchanges followed. Refreshments served to 40.

Chester Chester Grange Ruth Weber Pearl Mora Clyde Calvert Carl Kautz Howard Knight Maye Mora Grangers E. R. Hayes Amy Arizona The Grange I. C. Meredith George McCullough Chester M. E Santa Claus Elmer Kautz Grace Kautz Holzer Hospital Samuel Michael Alba Yost Virgil Hamm Elson Spencer Harry Lodwick Dale Kautz Dorothy Hamm Mary Martha Mora Esther Frecker Jean Young Eileen Hayes Juanita Thomas Clarice Cleland Henry Victor Bahr Richard Fick Charles Eiselstein Virgil Wood John Lodwick Buster Wolfe Clarence Earl Dean Lyle Showalter Carol Morris Gail Manual Kathryn Bailey Ruth Wolfe Meredith Dickie Gaul Fred Rice Grange Hall Mr. Rice Christian Women’s Society of the Chester M. E. Church John Hoffman Lodge Hall Red Cross Daughters of America

Ohio River Notes On Shipping And Towboat Case

Ohio River ships fell in November with the Ohio down 134 600 tons to 1 468 400 and Allegheny 306 600 and Monongahela 2 791 500. The Chickie towboat case saw a 19 000 damage settlement in federal court while Tark will get four new boilers from Gallipolis boiler works.

Ohio U. S Allegheny Monongahela Ohio River Steubenville U. S. District Court Chickie American Barge Lines Ohio River Sand Co Pittsburgh Raymond City Coal Co Cincinnati Gallipolis, O

Christmas Social Delights Guests With Decor and Refreshments

The gathering featured festive decorations for the season. Refreshments included oysters, salad, and coffee served by Mrs. N. C. Meredith and Mrs. Leloa McClane.

N. C. Meredith Leloa McClane

Athens Man Praises TON JON No 1 For Relief

Athens resident Charles Roush describes long standing constipation and related pains improving after using TON JON No 1. He reports better sleep appetite and overall well being and urges others in similar condition to try TON JON with a local health representative available at Quick's Drug Store in Athens Ohio.

Charles Roush Fremont St Athens Ohio Ton Jon Quick's Drug Store

Gallipolis Social Notes and Engagement News

Gallipolis social column reports a two week Florida vacation for the Fowler and McCarley families formerly of Rio Grande, and discloses the engagement of William P. Cherrington of Gallipolis to Mary Beth Lovell of Pt. Pleasant. The note covers social events, birthdays, and assorted visits among local families and friends.

Myron Fowler Marie Fowler New Lexington Max McCarley Maxie Fowler Rio Grande St. Petersburg Fla

Dorothy Cardwell to Wed Garrett Sheets in Huntington

Mr and Mrs Francis Cardwell of Vinton announce the marriage of their daughter Dorothy to Garrett Sheets of Gallipolis. After a short wedding trip and visit with her parents they will make their home in Huntington.

Francis Cardwell Vinton Dorothy Garrett Sheets Gallipolis Huntington

Dickerson announces birth of son Thomas Webb

Mr and Mrs Arnold Dickerson announce the birth of their second son Thomas Webb on Tuesday December 24 Their other son Mickie is three years old. Guests at a Sunday turkey dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs John D Rees included their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs J C Bowman and children of Julian West Virginia along with Mr and Mrs Finley Richards and David Rees of this county.

Blanche McCalla Lower River Road Bessie Lee Nellie Marie McCalla A. M. Fillinger Crown City Asa Thomas Alfred Goss Ferne Fillinger Columbus Carl Fillinger Carl Edward Willard Swain Springfield Gallipolis Stanley Evans Gerry John Morgan Harry K. Mills Eva Mills Wellston Dann O. Taber Anna V. Adams E. W. Mauck E. G. Royer C. A. Royer Coshocton C. H. Welsh North Lima Bertha Rawson Detroit Edward Wade Shirley Ann Arnold Dickerson Thomas Webb Mickie John D. Rees City J. C. Bowman Julian W. Va Finley Richards David Rees This County

Christmas party for Mrs Masters daughter Rachel Ann

Mrs Clarence L Masters hosted a Monday afternoon party from 2 to 4 for her young daughter Rachel Ann and fifteen friends. The house glowed with a Christmas tree and lights as guests played games and enjoyed refreshments at a table centered with Santa Claus and his reindeer.

Clarence L. Masters Rachel Ann Santa Claus Reindeer

Gallia Council and Daughters of America Hold Holiday Program

Members gathered in the K of P hall after their weekly meeting for a festive evening. Carols and duets filled the program, followed by Christmas stories and a playlet titled The Manger Prince, with a gift exchange concluding the event.

Gallia Council Daughters of America K. of P. Hall

Home Damaged By Flames In Gallipolis Residence

Fire heavily damaged the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Lehew on West Locust Street near Washington School in Gallipolis. Lehew, a painter, saw nearly all household effects ruined in the Tuesday blaze.

Gallipolis Earl Lehew Lehew W. Locust ‘St Washington School

Capt Carter Appeal Denied By Congress

Capt. Oberlin M. Carter, 84, of Chicago and Gallia County native, convicted of fraud in army engineer contracts, cashiered and jailed five years. His appeal for military or civil review before Congress has been denied, ending a 40 year federal case. He studied law in Gallipolis and earned a West Point cadetship from Grant.

Gallipolis Oberlin M. Carter Chicago Patriot Gallia County Army Engineer Corps Carter Army Fort Leavenworth Congress West Point Grant

Gallipolis Personal Christmas Visitation Roll Call

Local society notes list dozens of residents and relatives visiting for Christmas and holidays. Names include Robert Lohse Betty Van Gilder Eleanor Martin Catherine Morrison Catherine Cushman Katherine Halley and many others with travels to Red House West Virginia Cleveland Cincinnati Detroit and Marietta.

Robert Lohse Betty van Gilder W. G. van Gilder Red House W. Va Eleanor Martin Athens County Charles Martin Ruth Daisy Abersold William Boor Jewett Stanley Weber Kitchener Ontario Canada Lewis Weber Gishler Catherine Morrison Ft. Thomas John Wendell Evans New Boston Ben R. Evans Mae Betz Francis Hackensack N. J George N. Bolles Herman Bolles Cincinnati William Grant Cleveland Grant Katherine Hutsinpiller Edith George Kershaw Massillon Fred Foster Betty Bean Cleveland Clinic Leo C. Bean Nancy A. C. Thomas Parkersburg Ann Mabel Thomas Boyd Thomas Vivian Dingledine Mary Katherine Columbus A. S. Lloyd Katherine Cushman Turlock Calif L. W. Thompson Margaret D. Carter Fred Darling Lewis C. Bean, Jr University of Michigan L. C. Bean Margaret Treleaven Sidney Treleaven Detroit H. B. Pierson Ernest Donald Grover Mitchell Pierson Donald Dunlap Cadiz Virigina Dell Halley Marietta H. P. Halley Clyde C. Ingels Forrest Saunders Gordon Walker Spring Lake Mich John C. McNealey

Nine Couples Win Marriage Licenses in Gallipolis Area

Pre Christmas licenses issued to nine couples including Gerald Higginbotham and Florence Adkins of Winfield and Charles Bowen and Mary Watson of Gallipolis. Others include Everett Paul and Helen Harless of Charleston, Denver Irvin and Iva Lambert of Thurman, Denver Bates and Neva Bates of Cheshire, Clarence Shafer and Phyllis Collins of Crown City, William Walters of Coalton and Mazel Gilliland of Thurman, John Sloan and Nancy Smith of Charleston.

Gallipolis Gerald R. Higginbotham Florence Adkins Winfield W. Va Everett W. Paul Helen Harless Charleston Denver Irvin Iva Lambert Thurman Denver Lee Bates Neva S. Bates Cheshire Clarence Shafer Phyllis Collins Crown City

Cost vs Ability in Photography

The quality of a photograph hinges more on the photographer than the camera. Prize winning images can come from a simple dollar camera, while costly gear does not guarantee superior results.

Alcohol as a faster painkiller than morphine in studies

Report notes alcohol may relieve pain more quickly than morphine in certain conditions. Researchers caution results vary by individual and context and call for further study to confirm mechanisms and safety implications.

Police Probe Arson Case in Gallipolis

Local police investigate a suspected arson at the rear of the Shepard Building on Second Street near Court Street Tuesday. A night watchman found newspapers near a lighted candle in a restroom, raising the blaze risk. no arrests have been made.

Gallipolis Shepard Second St Court St

Post Office Clears Mail for Holiday

Gallipolis reports the post office cleared all mail received through Tuesday in time for the holiday. A small force remained to handle outgoing mail, there was no airmail service on Wednesday, and special delivery carriers distributed more than a hundred letters and parcels.

Gallipolis

Infant Improves After Thyroid Goiter Surgery

GALLIPOLIS The two weeks old son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Douglas Johnson is recovering at Holzer Hospital after an operation to remove a thyroid goiter.

Gallipolis Henry Douglas Johnson Holzer Hospital

Eagles Hold Christmas Night Dance in Gallipolis

The Eagles Christmas night dance drew a largely attended crowd with many out of town residents joining in Gallipolis festivities. It was the city’s only observance of the kind.

Gallipolis Eagles

Yule Trees Carried By River Towboats

Many Ohio River towboats passing Gallipolis yesterday carried lighted Christmas trees in their cabins. Crew members kept the holiday spirit aboard as their duties prevented them from being at home for Christmas.

Gallipolis Ohio River

Funeral Held For Hoffman Child In Maggie Valley

Funeral services were held yesterday for Carl J Hoffmanyear old son of Mr and Mrs Carl Hoffman in Maggie W Va The mother was formerly Luella Wooten The family is widely related in Gallia County Authorities disagree on the origin of the sweet potato noting tropical America or the East Indies

Gallipolis Maggie W. Va Carl J Carl Hoffman Luella Wooten Gallia County Tropical America The East Indies

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NEA Radio Great Britain Parliament Building Citizens of London St. Stephen’s Ohio River News Notes East Liverpool Duquesne Light Co Monongahela River Gallipolis Social Notes Florida William P. Cherrington Mary Beth Lovell Pt. Pleasant S.C. Wilhelm Charles E. Holzer, Jr New York City Elizabeth Louise Holzer Nancy Bean Marianna Keeler Betty Jo Lunsford Miss Lovell James J. Lovell Mr. Lovell Junior Woman's Club Ward-Belmont College Nashville, Tenn Citizens’ National Bank Paul Shato Billy Tyrone Faye Wright Ira Shato Marcus Shato Aldena Wright Forrest Hutchins J. C. Morgan Anna Jenkins Hazel White Mary Perry Raymond Hutchins Gallia Capt. Carter Ugo Cavallero Pietro Badoglio Cavallero Zaglol A A Soft Water Service Athens Ice Soft Water Dept Hoffman Hill's
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