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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1938

Page

6

West Virginia to Buy 1000 Acre Farm for Prison Use

West Virginia reportedly purchased a 1000 acre Ohio River bottom Lewis farm opposite Gallipolis for prison farm purposes at an estimated price of 165000. The site may host a state penal institution and could absorb the Moundsville penitentiary, creating a new village for construction and operations with ties to Mason County institutions.

Gallipolis Lewis West Virginia Steenbergen Poplar Grove Sandy” Lewis Ate Commission Shadle Pt. Pleasant Kanawha River Price George Washington Mt. Vernon Lewis Farm Moundsville Mason County W. Va Reform School Lakin Ohio River Cheshire

Rio Grande Motion Nearing Completion

Rio Grande's motion picture Light Among the Hills nears completion. Dean W T Packer will show it first in Dayton Cleveland Toledo Columbus Springfield Canton Akron and Cincinnati with other towns added later. Scenes highlight Rio Grande College activities across Ironton Portsmouth New Boston Oak Hill New Concord Marietta Granville Dayton Columbus Jackson Athens and Gallipolis to aid fundraising and publicity.

Gallipolis Rio Grande

Ida Alice Lewis Dies After Apoplexy Stroke

Mrs Ida Alice Lewis aged 56 widow of James P Lewis died at her Crown City home after a stroke of apoplexy. She had lived alone since her husband’s death in a mine accident about ten years ago. Survived by sisters Mrs J R Burcham Mrs Jesse G Simms and Mrs Sheridan Sheets all of Crown City. Funeral services were held at Crown City Church.

Gallipolis Ida Alice Lewis James P. Lewis Crown City William Ours J. R. Burcham Jesse G. Simms Sheridan Sheets E. L. Miller Crown City Church

Chamber Seeks Prompt Payment on Gallipolis Stock

Gallipolis Chamber officials say funds from the Gallipolis Store and Foundry Co. stock are short of the $10,300 goal with less than $7,000 paid. The delay hampers new plant production. A proposed automobile body plant contingent on a $50,900 local subscription was rejected.

Gallipolis Chamber of Commerce

Tire theft charge lands man near Gallipolis

Charles Carmichael of near Gallipolis is held by officers charged with stealing two new tires from a car owned by Harry Romaine. The Romaine vehicle was left by the roadside after a collision with a car driven by Aubra Morris of the Ohio Fuel Gas Co.

Gallipolis Charles Carmichael Near Harry Romaine Romaine Aubra Morris Ohio Fuel Gas Co

Eva Oliver Allison Conducts Services Across the Ohio

Eva Oliver Allison of Kananga with sixteen years in missionary work conducts religious services at the Pt. Pleasant Mission across the Ohio River from her home. She is the wife of H Ray Allison a contract mail carrier between Athens and Gallipolis with an early morning schedule.

Gallipolis India Eva Oliver Allison Kananga Pt. Pleasant Ohio River Allison H. Ray Allison Athens

Students to Meet Gallipolis Birthday Dinner at Rio Grande College

The first student birthday dinner of 1938 will be held at Rio Grande College on Wednesday evening. Students with birthdays from October 1 to February 28 will be guests and contribute a penny for each year of age to the scholarship fund.

Gallipolis Rio Grande College

Plan church club formed in Gallipolis area

Young people from the Little Kyger neighborhood meet at the local church Sunday evening to organize a club for religious and social purposes. The group aims to provide fellowship activities and community service opportunities for local youths.

Plan Church Club Gallipolis Little Kyger

Gallipolis Couple Wed in Greenup Ky Rites

Rev. A S Cooper linked Gallipolis resident Robert Cornwell and Miss Helen McCarley in marriage at Greenup Kentucky on a Saturday evening. Cornwell, a Gallipolis Daily Tribune sports writer, is a Gallia High School graduate. The McCarleys live in Alice. Mrs James Wetherholt attended the couple.

Gallipolis Greenup A. S. Cooper Robert Cornwell Helen McCarley Glenn McCarley Alice Vinton High School James Wetherholt Cornwell Marvin Cornwell Marie Ingels Cornwell Gallipolis Daily Tribune

Luncheon Bridge Hosts and Birthday Dinner Report

Mrs. Tom Woodward and Mrs. Boyd Thomas hosted a bridge luncheon with calendula decor. First prize went to Mrs. Elizabeth Biddle and second to Mrs. John Schreiner. A birthday dinner for Donald Jr and grandmother Schreck followed at the Robinsons in Chillicothe. Dallas D. Neal, former Gallipolis resident, now at Miami University, is in Florida recovering from a throat ailment.

Tom Woodward Boyd Thomas John G. Schreck Hollis Queen Donald Robinson Chillicothe Donald, Jr Schreck Dallas D. Neal Gallipolis Miami University Oxford Florida

Mrs Ada Resener Hosts Dinner for Alfreds Birthday

Mrs Ada Resener held a Sunday dinner party honoring her son Alfred. Guests included Mr and Mrs Resener of Huntington Mr and Mrs Resener Zeiher of Pomeroy Mrs Anna Ralston and son Emmett of Cheshire and Mr and Mrs E J Resener of Gallipolis.

Ada Resener Alfred Resener Huntington Resener Zeiher Pomeroy Anna Ralston Emmett Cheshire E. J. Resener Gallipolis

English Club Meets For Valentine And Lincoln Theme Dinner

The English Club gathered Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Martin for a covered dish meal. Two decorated tables reflected St. Valentine’s Day and patriotic Lincoln Washington colors. Mrs. Pearl Gillingham led the program with brief talks from members. Miss Mary Watts and Miss Nita Booth attended as guests.

Virgil Martin Lincoln Washington Pearl Gillingham Mary Watts Nita Booth A. H. Shands St. Louis F. O. Plymale Langley Plymale Richmond Eva Langley Columbus

Wetherholt Hosts Contract Club Night At Home

Mrs. H W Wetherholt hosted a Friday contract club session with Mrs. Hazel Hine and Mrs. E E Hatfield as guests After dinner at the Libby Hotel two tables played at the hostess home Mrs F W Shane won high score Miss Artie Mae Beard staying with her parents due to ill health in Cleveland Ohio

H. W. Wetherholt Contract Club Hazel Hine E. E. Hatfield Libby Hotel F. W. Shane Artie Mae Beard Cleveland D. A. Beard

Marriage of Royal Maurice Calvin and Anna Mary Kilgore

Mrs. Fred Foster and Mrs. Kerens Moore attended the wedding in Huntington Friday evening. Royal Maurice Calvin of Stevens Point Wisconsin married Miss Anna Mary Kilgore at the First Presbyterian Church with Rev Armand L Currie officiating. A reception for 150 followed at the Governor Cabell Hotel. The bride studied at Southern College Birmingham and the University of Alabama Tuscaloosa. Mr Galvin is an attorney at Stevens Point Wisconsin.

Fred Foster Kerens Moore Mary Foster Huntington Royal Maurice Calvin Stevens Point Wis Anna Mary Kilgore First Presbyterian Church Armand L. Currie Governor Cabell Hotel Southern College Birmingham Ala University of Alabama Suscaloosa Galvin

Social Stitchers Host Valentine Party at Baptist Building

Miss Georgia Saunders Miss Alberta Reynolds and Mrs Thelma White led the Social Stitchers at a Valentine party Monday evening at the Baptist Educational building. New members Mrs Paul McNealey and Miss Mildred Sheton joined the group.

Georgia Saunders Alberta Reynolds Thelma White Baptist Educational Building Paul McNealey Mildred Sheton John Plymale Marjorie Hall J. T. Hall John Odell Plymale Charleston

Hostess and Guests for Presbyterian Bible Class

Mrs. A K Merriman hosted the Ladies Bible Class on Friday evening with Miss Sallie Thomas assisting. Mrs Ben Evans chaired the program with devotionals by Mrs Joe Donnally and a reading by Miss Anna Morgan. Washington Birthday refreshments followed, fruits sent from Florida by Dr Ella G Lupton. guests included Homer Matthews and Mrs Emma Matthews with Mrs Marianna Keeler of Columbus visiting E D Keeler’s home.

A. K. Merriman Sallie Thomas Presbyterian Sunday School Ben Evans W&s Joe Donnally Anna Morgan Washington Florida Ella G. Lupton Homer Matthews Marianna Keeler Columbus E. D. Keeler Mr. Matthews Emma Matthews Vinton

Prayerful Denney Seeks Gallia Countys Help For Rio Grande College

Retired congressional minister Rev. Oscar Haning Denney of Canandaigua N Y writes The Messenger praying for a donor in Gallia County to give 100000 for Rio Grande College advancement. Born July 10 1860 near Harris Gallia County he is a former Rio Grande student and recalls Nehemiah Atwood and Permelia Atwood who funded his room rent to attend college.

Gallipolis Oscar Haning Denney Canadaigua N. Y Messenger Gallia County Rio Grande College Denney Harris Rio Grande Oscar Baker I. Z. Haning Nehemiah Atwood Permelia

Coolville Man Is Honored On 68th Birthday

S. S. Tilton was honored with a surprise dinner near Sunday for his 68th birthday hosted by Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Summerfield. Other attendees included Mrs. S. S. Tilton, Carson Boggs and son Leland, and Harry L. Summerfield Jr. Local events note funerals for Mrs. Thomas N. Curtis at Marietta and W. S. Nichols in Akron, with related family attendances. Troy Grange to meet, M E Church to hold services, and local schools plan a 2:30 PM entertainment by George W. Schutt on March 4.

Coolville H. L. Summerfield S. S. Tilton Carson Boggs Leland Harry L. Summerfield, Jr G. E. Carleton Thomas N. Curtis Marietta S. T. McBride W. S. Nichols Akron Dorothy Blair Charles Burk Middleport Pomeroy Asher Little Jimmie Buskerk George W. Schutt Cowell Troy Athens D. M. Newland Nitro W. Va West Rock St

Rio Grande Debate Team to Meet Pikeville College

The Rio Grande College debate team travels to Pikeville Kentucky this weekend for their second inter college debate of the year against Pikeville College.

Gallipolis Rio Grande College Pikeville College Pike Ville

Epling Sand and Gravel President Admitted for Treatment

M. T. Epling, head of the Epling Sand and Gravel Co., has entered Holzer Hospital for medical treatment.

Gallipolis M. T. Epling The Epling Sand and Gravel Co Holzer Hospital

Ladies Aid Society Quilting Bee in Chambersburg

Announcement says the Chambersburg M. E. Church Ladies Aid Society will meet for an all day quilting bee at the home of Mrs. Roy Gothard on Thursday.

Gallipolis Ladies Aid Society of Chambersburg M. E. Church Roy Gothard

Bank President Sherman Eagle Improves in Holzer Hospital

Condition of Sherman H. Eagle, president of the Ohio Valley Bank, is reported improved at Holzer Hospital.

Gallipolis Sherman H. Eagle The Ohio Valley Bank Holzer Hospital

Death of Gallipolis man in Middlesboro home

John Malloy aged 60 a coal mine inspector and husband of Miss Emma Malloy of Gallipolis died at his Middlesboro Kentucky home after two cars illness.

Gallipolis John Malloy Emma Malloy Middlesboro

Army Engineers Cooperate on Eureka Dam Dedication

Consultations with U S Army Engineers in the Huntington Ohio River district regarding a suitable program for the Eureka Dam dedication on Sunday June 12 continue with excellent results. Dr Charles E Holzer is general chairman of the dedication committee and has invited chambers of commerce and civic organizations throughout the valley to participate. Cities including Jackson Athens Wellston Marietta Ironton Huntington Pomeroy Middleport Pt Pleasant and others are preparing plans or have appointed committees. Pt Pleasant civic interests have named C O Weissenberger co chair with Dr Holzer to assist. The Twin City and joint state theme will be emphasized in all arrangements. Details await conferences with Col J D Arthur commander of the district who is away but will be contacted on return.

Gallipolis U. S. Army Engineers Huntington Ohio River District Eureka Dam Charles E. Holzer Chambers of Commerce Jackson Athens Wellston Marietta Ironton Pomeroy Middleport

Murray City News Briefs Highlight Local Appointments and Visits

Gil bert Archer has been appointed deputy mine inspector by Ohio. He and others attend events across Murray City with hospital visits for appendicitis, high school basketball results put Murray Boys first in county league, and various residents visiting relatives in Columbus Chillicothe Athens and Logan. March band festival planned by Murray High School.

Murray City Gilbert Archer Ohio Archer Murray High School Fred Wright Fred Powell Logan White Cross Hospital Howard Butts Crooksville

Five year old Donna Pospisil Bets Official Mascot at Heights

Curly haired Donna Jeanne Pospisil five has helped stir cheers for Cleveland Heights High School teams this year. She is appointed official mascot and assistant cheerleader.

Cleveland Donna Jeanne’ Pospisil Cleveland Heights High School

Bradbury Social and Personal News Notes

Local residents and visitors share weekly updates from Bradbury. Notables include Verna Hy sell and Ed Russell visiting Noble Summit. Bert Waugh ill. births at the Russell and Miller households. families hosting guests from Athens Roseville and Carbondale. youths winning a rally banner. health notes on Otho Smith and Lew Moore. and a new baby boy and later a baby girl who died, with funeral at Middleport Hill Cemetery.

Gallipolis Brad Russell Joe Carsey Carbondale J. M. Carsey Ralph Hysel Harry Lacy Athens Dave Russell Benny Scott Holden W. Va Winfield Scott Otho Smith Lew Moore Gravel Hill Moore Margaret Jones Middleport Edith Russell Marvin Russell Robert Russell Russells Roseville Dana Russell Middleport Hill Bradbury Rutland John Hanning James Anderson Thomas Anderson Dexter Roy Pierce Ben Morris Leading Creek Bessie Rice B. H. Bailey Bert Wilson Indianapolis Ind J. P. Miller Sheltering Arms Hospital Babe Weil

Alfred Personal and Social News Items

Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Beals and mother of Pomeroy dined with Mr. and Mrs. Dana Swartz. Miss Vietta Parker of Chester visited Dr. and Mrs. C. F. Guthrie. Mrs. Sofie Caldwell of East Shade aided her ill sister-in-law Mrs. Martin Koehler. Mrs. Miller Bean and Mrs. Del Gaul with children called on Mrs. W. L. Shumway. Emmett Hawk of Hemlock Grove was a Sunday guest of her parents. Ihla Fae Swartz and Caryl Guthrie of Athens were guests of the Swartz family. Mrs. James Swartz spent Wednesday in Athens. Sherman Henderson, recently ill, shows slight improvement. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Robinson of Dutch Ridge moved back home. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Burns and Mrs. Elizabeth Atkins plan to move to Stewart this week. Dorothy Caldwell and brothers Clarence and Francis, and Bruce Nickson of Guysville, called on Mabel Swartz Sunday.

Alfred Virgil Beals Pomeroy Dana Swartz Vietta Parker Chester C. F. Guthrie Sofie Caldwell East Shade Martin Koehler Miller Bean del Gaul W. L. Shumway Emmett Hawk Hemlock Grove Ihla Fae Swartz Caryl Guthrie Athens D. E. Swartz James Swartz Sherman Henderson W. E. Robinson Dutch Ridge Howard Burns Elizabeth Atkins Stewart Dorothy Caldwell Clarence and Francis Bruce Nickson Guysville Mabel Swartz

Grange Will Meet Friday At Carpenter

Carpenter Columbia Grange will meet Friday evening with Wesley Green and Mrs Green and Arline Graff in charge of the lecture hour First and second degrees will be conferred on Odell Marshington. The article lists several local social visits including the Dyesville Sunday School party and neighbors traveling between towns.

Carpenter Columbia Grange Wesley Green Green Arline Graff Odell Marshington Dyesville Ora Nelson G. C. Swearingen Pomeroy Columbus S. F. Howery Wilson Weyand Harold Hane Galloway Ada Belle Trainer Mary Virginia Starkey Gerald Starkey Athens H. E. Starkey Dan Farmer Tiltonville Blanche Jessie Carpenter Claire Cummings Eddie Lou Howery J. L. Rawlings Lancaster Bernice McCall Winnie Rawlings Charlotte

Millfield Social Briefs Highlight Local Celebrations

Mr and Mrs F E Boudinot marked their 28th wedding anniversary at home with a vase from Minnie Mackie and family a white cake and ice cream. Guests included L W Kelley Celia Boudinot Gerald McDaniel and others. Revival services led by Rev R S Laverance continue at the M F E Church this week.

Columbus Basil Stoffer Frank Warner Cedarhurst William Brandum Noah Harrison Pauline Taylor Station Hugo Scroppe Chauncey Chester Howard Sunday Creek Mine No. 6 Maggie White Nelsonville Rebekah Lodge Walter White Ed Wade Ed Evans Ellis Lodge Logan Richard Duncan Buchtel Salem Jerry Carson Sanders Elks Lodge J. E. Wade Clarence Willis J. W. Wemmer John Aatie Crescent Ridge Floella Radcliff Mrs. Thurman Radcliff Canaanville

Letart Falls Revival Begins at M. E. Church

Letart Falls notes report Rev. C. L. Thayer started a revival at the M. E. Church Sunday night. Local notices include funeral attendance for Lee T. Smith in Middleport and a Grange Valentine party set for Friday evening.

Letart Falls M. E. Church C. L. Thayer M. E Dan Hartinger Lee T. Smith Middleport Grange Grange Hall Fadiey Racine Earl Shuler Delaware Elizabeth Spencer F. S. Norris Samuel Norris Floyd Norris White Cross

Hannings Host Taylor Ridge Junior Class Night

Members of the Taylor Ridge Church of Christ Junior Class visited Monday night at the Hanning home. A program included a report by William Heffken and a Valentine lunch for listed classmates and their teacher. Funeral services for Garnet Coey Bernard were held at Red Town Church with burial in Taylor Ridge Cemetery.

Athens Taylor Ridge C. M. Anglin Fred Heffken William Akron Emil Sainey Lancaster Barney Smith Cleveland Carl Sainey Church of Christ Carl Hildebrand Rolland Mulpas Millfield Church of Christ Finish Lutheran Charles Mackey Fred Herron Elma Mackey Deaconess Hospital Elaine Janice Kathern Poole Columbus Dayton Reavis Gibson Mary Harrison the Plains

Kanauga Meeting Draws Local Society Members

Many from the area attended the Woman's Home Missionary Society gathering at the home of Mrs. F. F. Thornton in Kanauga. Local residents shared visits and social events with friends in Huntington, Charleston, Gallipolis, and Portsmouth during the week.

Kananga

Albany Club Meeting Highlights and Local Sports

Albany reports a Thursday club meeting with Mrs. Lester Brentzer and presiding officer Mrs. E M Baughman. A program on A Doctor's Odessey was presented by Mrs. Clifton Pearman. Basketball games vs McArthur ended 28 11 for girls and 14 13 for boys amid 100 visitors.

Albany Lester Brentzer E. M. Baughman Clifton Pearman Odessey Federal Service Vance Springer Wilbur Florida Claude Hayes Dana Sauters Kingsbury Addie Parker E. G. Pauley John Langdon Brooks Russell Ronda Orlando Fla McArthur Albany High Lucille Wingett, Sr Max Zimmerman Ormond Everly Orville Elliott Coolville Charles Webb Athens

New Plymouth Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Events

Miss Helen Fuller returned from a two week visit with Albany residents and Athens relatives. Mrs Chas Harlan and baby moved to Zanesville after visiting her parents in town. Miss Rose Clark county nurse visited the local school Wednesday. Several residents traveled to or from nearby towns for visits. The nine month old baby of Mr and Mrs Edward Pittman died at Orland. Harry Harris recovering from tonsil surgery. Kenny Harris left for Akron to visit George Finney. The Athens Messenger is delivered daily by Hazel Loomis. Ladies Aid and W C T U meetings held with refreshments served. Eighteen year old Elizabeth Heinlein celebrated with friends and music from local performers.

New Plymouth Helen Fuller Ernest Simpson Albany Athens Chas. Harlan Zanesville Wm. Hopkins Bessie Mowery Rose Clark Catharine Clewell Edward McArthur Edward Pittman Orland Harry Harris Kenny Harris Akron George Finney Athens Messenger Hazel Loomis Cecil Wood McGathey Columbus M. F. Church Chloe Fuller Mesdames Olive Mattie Weed Elizabeth Heinlein Bryan Cassell Billy Cassell Earle R. Green Hamden

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