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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1940
Page
10
Gallia County reports 232 numbered interrogations for the 16th U S census on farms and ranches. Each form demands about two hours to complete with sections covering owner details, land, farm operations, equipment, finances, labor, crops, and sales.
John A Fadeley of Gallipolis Ferry received a $50 fine plus costs and 30 days in Mason County West Virginia jail after being convicted of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.
Herbert Saunders of Ohio Valley Memorial Co reports discovery of a polished stone in Gallia County resembling black onyx. Samples sent to Ohio State University lab were identified as a quartz variety with trace gold. Vein location kept secret. potential use for counters and interior surfaces.
Gallipolis social column notes a crowd of thirty four at a Pembroke Club dinner at Libby Hotel with a long table display and a Skylark reading by Mrs. Carl C. Byers. New members join Gallipolis Stitchers and births announced for two local families.
Seth P. Thomas age 86 died Tuesday at his home near Kyger. Funeral services were held yesterday at Old Kyger Church by Rev. H. N. Snider. He is survived by sons Charles Jason and George and by a brother Dr. L. A. Thomas and sister Serena Lloyd.
Earl Smeltzer’s flock of eleven sheep were killed when two dogs entered the barn at Evergreen. One dog was captured and killed by Dog Warden Roy Johnson. the second dog remains at large.
A representative of the federal income tax service will be at the Gallipolis post office February 26 and 27 to offer assistance in completing tax returns.
W L Tawney purchased a Court Street business building now used by Elliott's music store owned by Roderick Thomas. The structure adjoins a second corner property owned by Tawney's brother Max. No occupancy changes planned. Six Cheshire neighbors volunteered blood for Mrs. Charles A Thomas, gravely ill in a Cincinnati hospital.
A regulatory note requires thermometers sold in Honduras to be marked no lower than 50 degrees Fahrenheit. The rule sets a strict lower limit to standardize temperature readings across consumer devices.
Katie Randolph 36 is held in the Gallipolis county jail on a $2,500 bond for defrauding a local chain grocery by issuing a ten dollar check. FBI arrested her in Columbus on check passing charges but could not prove the case. Indicted by the sitting grand jury, she reportedly confessed to one charge after questioning. formerly Mrs. Moreland, she lived in Huntington and later in Clay Township near Eureka with her husband George Randolph.
A hundred dollar bill found in the Mile of Dimes dance money drawer remains unclaimed. Elmer Swindler argues the money was given by mistake for admission but has not been reimbursed. Judge W. R. White, custodian, still holds the bill at the dance committee’s request.
Local relatives were informed Wednesday of the death of Festus M. Swisher, 85, at his home near Youngstown. Funeral services set for Friday at 2 p.m. Born in Cheshire Township he and his wife Margaret Fife moved twenty years ago to their present home. Survived by six sons and daughters, none of whom reside in this county.
Gallia County authorities report that the estate of the late Charles E. Price of Harrison Township will sue the Columbus motorist who struck him in the city and caused fatal injuries. Kermit Price is administrator with a $5,000 bond posted with his mother Venia Price and Fred Kerns as sureties.
G. P. Ewing president of the board of county commissioners and County Engineer E. N. Leonardport report good prospects for early releases of the city resurfacing project and extension of the Poplar Ridge road improvement. The plans would provide work for about 300 men and boost WPA activity, which now employs not more than 200 in the county.
The clothing firm Brumfield & Thomas purchased the three story Halliday building near Park Square from J. E. Halliday Sr. The halliday structure, recently remodeled, is noted as a desirable location in Gallipolis business district.
The article notes that the Ben Franklin Store has become part of the J E Halliday & Co merchandising establishment. The purchasing company is described as a younger city business that has grown steadily since its organization a few years ago.
An inter church program in observance of Annual Education Day will be held in John Gee Chapel Sunday at 3 p.m. This will be the third meeting with each church in the city contributing a part. County Representative Robert M. Betz will deliver an address on Education.
Gallipolis hosts a Washington Birthday dance at the Eagles Club tonight. Wildermuth’s orchestra will supply music and a musical quiz offers cash prizes for winners.
Clearing skies bring relief as flood threat subsides for Gallipolis area residents and riverfront communities in Gallia County.
Gallipolis reports student teams from the local high school canvassing the city for the annual magazine sale. Proceeds fund a public address system for the high school. Top seller earns a leather travel kit. next five receive a large box of candy.
NYA enrollment for highway work continues slowly at the courthouse. Preliminary work is under way on State Highway No. 7 from Gallipolis to Middleport aimed at highway beautification.
Teachers of the Willing Workers Boosters and Little Gleamers held a Valentine and Washington party in the church basement with ice cream and cake. Rev. Taylor preached Sunday evening. Mrs Del Smith ill with pneumonia improving. Numerous local visits and family gatherings noted among White, Young, Brill, Calendine, Starling, Ogg, and Harris families. Sam Shannon recovering from illness.
Mary Caroline Knight, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Knight of Gallipolis, was burned on the cheek and ear when she fell against a gas heater during a Charleston visit. Doctors report no permanent scars expected.
Nelson Wheeler will return from Findlay in early March to take a pharmacist position with Hughes Drug Co in Gallipolis. Mrs Wheeler and daughter are visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Fred Foster.
First Presbyterian Church in Gallipolis cancels midweek services due to illness of Rev. L. W. Gishler with an ear infection.
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