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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1941

Page

3

Presbyterian Pastor Ends Service at Gallipolis Church Sunday Night

The First Presbyterian Church in Gallipolis filled Sunday night for Rev. Lewis Weber Gishler’s final sermon before he leaves for Muncie Indiana to begin a new pastorate. The service included choir anthem Go Forth to Life and farewells to Mrs. J Harley Bovie the organist and Catherine Hayward violinist.

Gallipolis First Presbyterian Church Lewis Weber Gishler Muncie Ind Liegdly Athens Red Reece J. Harley Bovie Catherine Hayward Muneete Indiana

Plan Patrol School at Fairgrounds to Qualify

A plan calls for a patrol school at the fairgrounds during one week to qualify patrolmen. The event targets recruits with height and weight standards, aiming to fill posts and ensure readiness.

Plan Patrol

Fragmentary Logan arrest report hints at party incident

Reads as an incomplete notice describing arrests in Logan and a New Year's Eve event. The sparse text names Gallipolis and mentions injuries or threats but lacks clear details, dates, or authorities.

Torch Church Programs And Christmas Gatherings Noted

Sunday programs at Torch Church highlight holiday activities with many families visiting. Readers record several Christmas gatherings with members from Benin Washington Cleveland Akron and Cincinnati, sharing meals and seasonal greetings.

Torch

Gallipolis Social Notes and Army Return Reminiscences

Gallipolis social notes recall army service and homecomings. Various residents return to daily life, welcome visitors share stories of work and family, with mentions of friends in Athens and Washington D C. Members of the Gallipolis ward of education hold a January meeting, noting a schedule and local duties.

Bolster Guard Near Bridge At Kanauga

Gallipolis dispatch reports New York and West Virginia guards erected on river shores near Kanauga bridge. Nine men and a supervisor from the railroad company are on duty in eight hour shifts. They are armed with high powered rifles.

Gallipolis New York Omo West Virginia Rallroe? Company

College President Teaches at Guest Preacher Event

Jay Ree Ri Fobet of Rio Grande College preached during a guest sermon at the college. The event drew faculty and students and highlighted the president’s participation in campus religious life.

Jay Ree. Ri. Fobet Rio Grande College Oevelande

Chaplain to Return GALLIPOLIS

Members of the house gathered Saturday to collect waste paper for charity. The proceeds were donated to the Red Cross.

Gallipolis

Roy Saw Victim In Holzer Hospital

A 15 year old Thurman resident fell and was reported in critical condition at Holzer Hospital after an incident at GalaPolas. Police investigated the scene and identified the victim.

Roy Holzer Hospital Holver Hospital

Local Pastor Resigns Amid Navy Enlistment Report

The Rev. Rite resigns the pastorate of Letheraen Church as he prepares to join the Navy starting January 5 at a naval training station. The Rite family long lived in Le gen and were part of the community for years.

Navy Rite le Gen Ale Letheraen Cleveland

Local wreck injures Logan and others in Lancaster area

A road accident near St John Latheren injured Logan Gane Gowen and several others including Steve land Kraft and Seth Pleasant Valley. Lancastrian responders reported minor to moderate injuries with crews securing the scene and directing traffic.

Logan Gane Gowen Steveland Kraft Lancaster Shall Seth Pleasant Valley St John Latheren

Grads Will Meet Varsity

Preparations are complete for a Chieftert siemat game at the Logen hah Series auditorium Tuesday. Players Rey and George Meter assisted in preparations as the two teams meet in a local event.

Grads Logan Tueelay Tore Beater O- Rey George Meter

Woman Returns Home After Hospital Stay and Tragic Loss

A woman named Logan Mra Lawrence Harden Re returned home in Sewth legen Sunday from a Lancaster hospital where she had been recovering from injuries. Her mother Levwetia Th died in a related incident described as a 1915 eruption affecting Temiera in the Netherlands East Indies, with extensive casualties and material loss.

Logan Lawrence Harden Sewth Legen Lancaster Levwetia Temiera Netherlands East

Apportionment Of Red Cross Quota Made

Apportionment of the Red Cross quota across the county was completed as part of the wartime campaign. Residents are urged to contribute promptly to support relief efforts and wartime medical services.

Lingayen Legaspi Lason Manila Philippine Red Cross Callipolts

City Commission To Meet Friday in Gallipolis

Community leaders of Gallipolis schedule a Friday meeting as the newly elected city commission convenes after months without sessions. Bern ard Wright and Myrar Colt Heetman referenced in notes appear among attendees with plans for October matters.

City Commission Cty Preiay Jen Ty's Memrery Tom Gallipolis Bernard Wright Myrar Colt Heetman Matemeras Ie Boeritel

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