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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1941

Page

12

Lottridge Society Meets As Construction Advance Noted

The Lottridge Christian Endeavor Society of the U B Church met February 15 at the Tenney home. Valentines exchanges and a Wanda Lee Tenney birthday surprise marked the event with 49 guests. Next meeting set for the Allen home. Machinery and line relocations signal U S 50 Carthage Coolville work.

Lottridge Christian Endeavor Society Lottridge U. B William Tenney Wanda Lee Tenney Ralph Allen Carthage-Coolville U. S. 50 F. N. Caldwell Highwey O. L. Davis Ellen Clark Gladys Christy Emmet Swisher Athens Allen Ball J. E. Nickoson Fannie Caldwell Masonic Lodge Guysville John Archer J. J. Gaston

Program in Farm Management Schedule Set

Farmers in Gallipolis will meet with D. R. Dodd an extension agronomist from Ohio State University on February 26 27 and 28 as arranged by County Agent E G Royer. Many progressive farmers in the county are keeping farm records and showing interest in the program.

Gallipolis D. R. Dodd Extension Agronomist Ohio State University E. G. Royer

Gallia Students Learn Salesmanship From Local Merchants

Gallia High School commercial students receive intensive sales training through local business men. They address the class, recounting career incidents that led to successful selling.

Gallipolis

School superintendents to attend A A S A sessions in Atlantic City

GALLIPOLIS E E Higgins and Wendell Evans will travel to Atlantic City Saturday for sessions of the American Association of School Administrators and return Thursday night. George Carr of Logan was set to join but is ill, preventing his attendance.

Gallipolis E. E. Higgins Wendell Evans New Boston Atlantic City American Association of School Administrators George Carr Logan Schools

Two Men Fined for Intoxication in Gallipolis Court

William Dayton Hively and Lloyd R. Phipps, both magazine salesmen from Cincinnati, were each fined five dollars and costs in municipal court for intoxication. They reportedly agreed to leave the city in exchange for leniency.

Gallipolis William Dayton Hively Lloyd R. Phipps Cincinnati

Harris Found Guilty in Non Support Case

Emmett Harris of Lawrence County was found guilty of non support of a seven month old child. The jury ordered Harris to pay ten dollars monthly to the child’s mother whom he had not married.

Gallipolis Emmett Harris Lawrence County

Mrs Phoebe McClas Wins $387 Judgment in Miller Suit

In Gallipolis the court of common pleas awarded Mrs Phoebe McClas a judgment of $387.07 after a hearing on her suit against Mr and Mrs James Miller the makers of a cognovit note.

Gallipolis Phoebe McClaskey Court of Common Pleas James Miller

Farm Bureau to discuss six months program plans

Gallipolis officials and advisory council leaders meet at the county agent's office on the night of February 27 to discuss plans and objectives for a six months' program.

Gallipolis

Gallipolis Social Notes Highlight Local Pageantry

Gallipolis hosted a luncheon bridge for two recent brides at Hotel Lafayette with Miss Judy Haskins winning the high score trophy. A separate shower honored Mrs. William Hobstetter, and a Dixie Twelve gathering featured rock and refreshment.

Gallipolis Henry W. Cherrington Hotel Lafayette Harmon O'Brien Henrietta Cherrington Middleport William P. Cherrington Mary Beth Lovell Judy Haskins J. J. Lovell Pt. Pleasant W. P. Cherrington William Stansbury

Stork shower honors Mrs Rex Lineberry at home

Mrs Rex Lineberry was honored with a stork shower Tuesday evening at Mrs Paul Northups home assisted by Mrs Homer Beckett and Mrs Paul McNealey. Gifts included a baby carriage and bassinet filled for the layette. Prizes went to Mrs Buhrl Hood Mrs Hobart Wickline and Mrs Beckett with several others present.

Rex Lineberry Paul Northup Homer Beckett Paul McNealey

Dunn McCall wed in Hamilton home ceremony

Mrs Merrill White announces the marriage of her sister Daisy McCall of Hamilton to Rappel Dunn of Columbus. The ceremony occurred Saturday February 16 at the home of Mr and Mrs Leon Iutzi of Oxford. The bride, a former local resident and 1935 high school graduate, has worked in Hamilton. After March 1 the couple will live in an apartment in Columbus where Dunn is employed.

Merrill White Daisy McCall Hamilton

Surprise stork shower hosted for Mrs Gardner guest

Mrs Amos Sando was honored with a surprise stork shower hosted by Mrs Clifford Justice at the Gardner home. The program included gift giving, games, and refreshments for attendees Thelma Neal Sylvan Gardner and Nelson Gard.

Amos Sando Louise Gardner Capt S. L. Gardner Clifford Justice Thelma Neal Sylvan Gardner Nelson Gard

Royal Neighbors Meeting Hosts Guests In Toledo District

Mrs. Nellie Murray of Toledo state supervisor and Mrs. Edna Howard of Middleport district deputy were official guests at the regular Royal Neighbors meeting Thursday night. A good attendance of members was reported.

Nellie Murray Toledo Edna Howard Middleport Royal Neighbors

Mt Zion Ladies' Aid Holds All Day Meeting at Reese Home

Mrs. E. E. Reese hosted Mt Zion Ladies' Aid for an all day session at her Fourth Avenue residence. Mrs. Harry M. Miller traveled to Columbus midweek for a Bricker dinner with her husband, Miss Ruth Pfann, Holzer Hospital Nurses' Training School principal, and Clarence Root of Mid-

E. E. Reese Mt. Zion Ladies’ Aid Fourth Avenue Harry M. Miller Columbus John W. Bricker Ruth Pfann Holzer Hospital Nurses’ Training School Clarence’ Root Mid

Kindergarten Attended by 39 Pupils

At Gallipolis a new Kindergarten begun this year now serves 35 pupils under Miss Marie Meal. Classes run 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. two groups, with supervision by E. E. Higgins and the Mothers' Club aiding programs.

Gallipolis E. E. Higgins Marie Meal Washington No. 1 Mothers’ Club State Department of Education State School Foundation

Chester Social And Personal Highlights From Local Gatherings

A Chester serenade honored Clay and Geneva Tuttle at the Tuttle home Silver Ridge. Guests included Summersfields Luddy Kautz family and neighbors with cake and ice cream served late. Others visited Chester schools and locals reported illnesses and travels among residents.

A. A. Dillard Middleport Elmer Kautz Marlene Wolfe Floyd Ridenour Curtis Wolfe T. K. Bell Bert Dodson George Caldwell M. L. Bahr Gerald Violet Floyd Redenour Willard Taylor Philip Weber Bert Knight Elizabeth Biddle Bell Stanacher Kentucky Charles Warner Columbus Chester Henry Beaver Paul Kimes A. L. Stoltenberg Tipton Iowa John Pfarr Denison Philip Pfarr Riverside Wash Ward Kimes Maryland Pearl Koblentz

Evangelistic Program Draws Large Crowds at First Baptist

First Baptist Church in Gallipolis reports capacity crowds during the first week of a mid winter evangelistic program. Song leader Rev. Giuliano closes his engagement tonight then trails to New Matamoros. License to wed issued for Albert Goeglin 25 and Ida Susan Smith 22 both of Pomeroy.

Gallipolis First Baptist Church Giuliano New Matamoros Albert Goeglin Ida Susan Smith Pomeroy

Funeral and social notes from local region

Dleport residents return from Detroit after attending a relative’s funeral. Mrs. Robert McMaster returns to West Jefferson after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Raymond Jones. William Ferguson leaves for a two week trip to the south and Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Mrs A K Merriman hosts Presbyterian Ladies Bible Class with Mrs Lester White assisting. Paul J McHugh of Ironton visits on business. Mr and Mrs Woodrow Spriggs of Portsmouth announce the birth of a son on Tuesday February 18.

Dleport Detroit Robert McMaster West Jefferson Raymond Jones William Ferguson South New Orleans A. K. Merriman Presbyterian Ladies Lester White Paul J. McHugh Ironton Woodrow Spriggs Portsmouth Ave

Defense Demands Gallia Scrap Iron

Gallia dealers report rising demand for scrap iron tied to a national defense program. Local junkyards feed auto scrap to larger cities as shipments increase. authorities are said to have set a price scale to curb profiteering and are accepting all offerings for defense needs.

Gallipolis

Oak Grove Enrolls Weddings Funerals And Community Notes

Mr and Mrs Charles Hartman announce the marriage of daughter Garnet to Ray Johnson with Rev Clendenning officiating. Large funeral attendance marks Mrs Elizabeth Malone's service. many local families visit relatives as others host gatherings and birthday dinners. Community events include a valentine party at York Grange and a Pilgrim Holiness Sunday School attendance brief update.

Oak Grove Charles Hartman Garnet Ray Johnson James Johnson Connett Clendenning the Nazarene Church Logan Hartman Jesse Allen Union Furnace Wilbur Hartman Waneta Edith Evelyn Donna Monalie Nelsonville Norme Athens Elizabeth Malone Malone Vern Bennett Joan Vernon Ralph Bennett Harley Allen Marion Earl Mourne Waveline Hartman Emer Davis

Langsville Social and Brief Personal Notes

Langsville residents share weekend visits and travels. Clair Nelson at Fostoria, plus Mrs. Bud Steele and Verna Gail Martin with Mrs. Clair Nelson. Richard Abdom injured at Gallipolis Airport returned from Holzer Hospital for treatment. Other visits include Cid Ratliff moving to Brier Ridge and Richard Miller from Circleville visiting relatives.

Langsville Clair Nelson Fostoria Cid Ratliff Brier Ridge Robert Miller Circleville Frank Abdom Richard and Russell Chelsea Mich Carol Pierce Richard Gallipolis Holzer

Logan Natural Resources group to elect officers

Officers will be elected at a meeting in the Logan Chamber of Commerce rooms Tuesday evening by the Natural Resources group. The event aims to organize leadership for upcoming activities and initiatives in the community.

LOGAN Logan Chamber of Commerce Natural Resources Group

Mrs. Kerr Dies Thursday in Columbus at 85

Mrs. Margaret Watts Kerr aged 85 of Gallia County widow of Samuel J. Kerr died at her Columbus home Thursday after a stroke. Survived by sons Augustus of Gallipolis and Horace of Columbus strong kin in the Kerr family. Funeral set for Monday at 2 p.m. Mount Zion Church with Rev. W. S. WESTERMAN. interment in Mount Zion cemetery.

Gallipolis Margaret Watts Kerr Samuel J. Kerr Gallia County Columbus Augustus P. Kerr Horace S. Kerr Mary, Millie Artie Watts This City O. E. Watts Red Wing Minn William I. Watts Birmingham Ala Kerr

Construction Engineer Consults With Farmers in Gallipolis

Virgil Overholt of Ohio State University stayed two days in Gallipolis and met with Ralph Davis Raymond Rice John Lusher Raymond Hoy George Thompson Don Rose and others. They discussed new farm buildings drainage and water conservation ponds. Overholt urged water conservation via ponds and small lakes noting county terrain favors dam construction.

Gallipolis Ralph Davis Raymond Rice John Lusher Raymond Hoy George Thompson Don Rose Virgil Overholt Ohio State University Overholt

Students Engage in Subscription Contest at Gallipolis

Gallipolis teachers report involvement by school students in the annual magazine subscription drive to raise funds for a film strip projector and camera. Individual prizes are offered for top sales, with results deemed satisfactory by officials.

Gallipolis

Fern Dunn and Darrell Beckley Marriage Shower Planned

McARTHUR February 15 marriage announced for Fern Dunn daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Crawford Dunn to Darrell Beckley in McArthur. A wedding shower for the couple is set for Saturday evening February 22 at the Dunn home three and a half miles west of Albany.

Earl Carter Dale McCall Mcarthur Crawford Dunn Fern Darrell Beckley Dunn Albany

Hocking County Receives State Relief Funds

Logan reports the State Auditor has certified 1961.99 dollars as Hocking County relief funding for January. Auditor Kenneth R. Fitzgerald received notice of the allowance on Thursday.

Logan State Auditor’s Hocking County Kenneth R. Fitzgerald

Moorman Charged With Intent To Kill After Store Theft

GALLIPOLIS Grover Moorman a 28 year old colored man from Cincinnati is charged with assault with intent to kill after an attempted theft of three sweaters at the Haskins Tanner clothing store. An affiant Morris Haskins filed the charge and Moorman was held to the grand jury following his capture after the chase during which he slashed Haskins coat with a knife.

Gallipolis Grover Moorman Cincinnati Morris Haskins Moorman Haskins-Tanner Haskins

Mrs Harry Mills Undergoes Gallipolis Operation

Mrs Harry K Mills underwent surgery at Holzer Hospital this morning and is listed in good condition post operatively.

Gallipolis Harry K. Mills Holzer Hospital

Test Rural Students at Gallipolis Assembly

High school pupils from outlying areas took routine intelligence tests during the morning assembly. Some students watched a moving picture presentation in the same hour. Mrs. E N Deardorff, formerly of Gallipolis, is seriously ill at her son Carroll Deardorff’s Huntington home after a light paralytic attack.

Gallipolis Corporation Deardorff E. N. Deardorff Carroll Deardorff Huntington

Car Fire in Loyal Folden Vehicle in Gallipolis

Fire crews were summoned after a blaze discovered in an automobile driven by Loyal Folden at Second and Olive Streets. Damage was negligible and no injuries were reported.

Gallipolis Loyal Folden Second and Olive Sts

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