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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1940

Page

10

Gallia County Conservation Group Sets Spring Program

About 125 members of the Gallia County Conservation Association meet at the Gallia courthouse at 7 30 p m to discuss a district system by the Ohio Conservation Committee. Southeastern Ohio District HQ will be at Waverly. The plan aims to link sportsmen and farmers with separate farmer and joint meetings, and delegates will be chosen at the third meeting. The group collaborates with the state organization on game conservation.

Gallipolis Gallia Gallia County

Three Deny Guilt Before Gallia Judge

Gallia County court arraigned several grand jury indictees yesterday before Judge W. R. White. Mrs. Katie Randolph pled not guilty to three forgery counts with bond set at 3,000 and remanded to the county jail as relatives from Huntington visited. Lewis Fellore denied guilt on breaking and entering and could not post 1,000 bond, returning to jail. John Blankenship pled not guilty to two forgery counts with 1,000 bond and attorney William Jones appointed to defend.

Gallipolis W. R. White Katie Randolph Aew Huntington Lewis Fellore John Blankenship William Jones

Eno Grangers Open Program With Song at Grange Hall

Gallipolis Eno Grange members open Saturday's program with Auld Lang Syne. Roll call asks What I First Prefer in Electrical Equipment. Activities include recitation by Jimmy Ballard, readings by Ada Gordon and James Simms, music by Sherman Rose and Alfred Grover, Irish stories and songs led by women and men, address by Mrs. Francis Harding, and games directed by Mrs. Minnie Palmer.

Gallipolis Eno Grange Grange Hall Jimmy Ballard Ada Gordon Sherman Rose Alfred Grover James Simms Francis Harding Minnie Palmer

School Friends Chosen Pallbearers for Student

Pallbearers named by fellow students for War ren Sayre who died from meningitis Saturday. James Gillingham James Boyles James Stover Buster Meek Clif ford Harrison Paul Urwin carried casket at funeral services held this morning. Interment followed at Antiquity Ohio.

Gallipolis Warren Sayre James Gillingham James Boyles James Stover Buster Meek Clifford Harrison Paul Urwin Antiquity Ohio

Gallipolis Social Notes of February Club Meeting

The February meeting of the Happy Home Club of Campaign Church was hosted by Mrs. Meta Mink with many members present. Reports cover quilting, a noon covered dish, and an afternoon program. birthday tribute to Ed C. Berridge. local travel to Columbus and Huntington for family visits. pneumonia care at Holzer Hospital. and several social visits among residents including the Meadors, Simms, Shafer, and Meadows families.

Gallipolis Happy Home Club of Campaign Church Meta Mink Virgil Thaxton Howard Moore James Swisher Blaine Burle Lucille Drummond Ona Davisson Belle Fulton Leona Margaret Carpenter Bessie Rife Marywisher Nellie French Marie Thomas Allen Swisher Howard Rife Ed C. Berridge E. P. Mullineaux Lehr Davies Floyd Linon L. E. Smith Will Cox Mayme Berridge Fred J. Entsminger

Anniversary event of Nelsonville Women’s Club features Sophia Wachim

Miss Ethel Young Mrs Margaret Carter Miss Rowena Stor mont and Miss Grace Wilson attended the fifth anniversary celebration of the Nelsonville Business and Professional Women's Club Sunday. Principal speaker was Miss Sophia Wachim of Syria, a fellowship student at Ohio University. Miss Phyllis Hastings announced the spring district meeting would be held in Gallipolis early in April.

Ethel Young Margaret D. Carter Rowena Stormont Grace Wilson Nelsonville Business and Professional Women's Club Sophia Wachim Syria Ohio University Phyllis Hastings Ironton Gallipolis

Dexter Birth Announcement for Harrison Family Son

Mr and Mrs Harry W Dexter announce the birth of a son to their daughter Mrs Don Harrison in Lapeer Michigan The mother was formerly Vivian Dexter a popular Gallpolis girl This is the Harrisons first child.

Harry W. Dexter Don Harrison Lapeer Mich Vivian Dexter Gallipolis Harrisons

Local Society Notices of Mansfield Area Families

Mr and Mrs Leo Mossman formerly of Mansfield spent the weekend with their brother and sister in law. They traveled to Dayton where Mossman secured a position as pharmacist. Mrs Joseph Stewart and three daughters visited their parents Mr and Mrs P J Pinney and were joined by Mrs Andrew Barta from Pittsburgh. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Dr L Case and George Coffman of Cincinnati. Rev and Mrs Arthur Workman were en route from Florida to Gauley Bridge West Virginia and stopped with Mrs H E Houck. Will Worman returned to Charleston after visiting sister Miss Nelle Worman. Leo Shaver hosted dinner for Evelyn Shaver and Warren Caplinger of Dayton, Mildred McCann, Sylvia Russell, Ann Snodgrass and son Junior of Columbus, and Wayne Shaver and family of Poplar Ridge. Mrs Hollis Whitt visited Columbus last week for her infant Gary, a surgical patient.

Leo Mossman Mansfield J. Paul Mossman Dayton Mossman Joseph Stewart Barbara Jo Janet Julia P. J. Pinney Stewart Will Worman Charleston Nelle Worman Leo Shaver Evelyn Shaver Warren Caplinger Mildred McCann Sylvia Russell Ann Snodgrass Columbus Wayne Shaver Poplar Ridge Hollis Whitt Gary

Nine Year Old Falls From Automobile

Kenneth Myers nine year old son of Mr and Mrs Isaac Myers fell from an automobile and was treated for numerous cuts and bruises at Holzer Hospital over the weekend.

Gallipolis Kenneth Isaac Myers Holzer Hospital

Former Gallia Jeweler Dies in California

Christian W. Ernsting age 82, a former Gallipolis jeweler, has died in California. He is survived by his wife Maude Sans and children John S. Ernsting Viola Ernsting and Hazel Kutzner, all of San Diego. The family left Gallia in 1894 and remained in California.

Gallipolis California Christian Chris) W. Ernsting Maude Sans John S Viola Ernsting Hazel Kutzner San Diego

William Farley Dies At Gallipolis Home

William Edward Farley age 75 a native of West Virginia and former Cadmus resident died at his Gallipolis home Sunday night. He is survived by his wife and daughter Mrs Harriett Smith of Cadmus. Funeral services and interment were held near Waterloo this afternoon.

Gallipolis William Edward Farley West Virginia Cadmus Harriett Smith Waterloo

Hold Funeral Rites For Mrs. Lanier

Funeral services for Mrs. Homer Lanier aged 28 were held this morning at the family home after her death Sunday from tuberculosis. She is survived by her husband and her parents Mr and Mrs Morgan Casto of Delaware Ohio.

Gallipolis Homer Lanier Morgan Casto Delaware Ohio

Plan Inspection At Cheshire Masonic Lodge

Cheshire Masonic Lodge in Gallipolis plans its annual inspection on Wednesday at 7 p m C W Rife worshipful master announces. The Master Mason degree will be conferred and refreshments will be served.

Gallipolis Cheshire

Ironton Chorus to Enter Rio Grande Eisteddfod

Announcement by David Morgan notes the Ironton Male Chorus will compete at the Rio Grande Eisteddfod on April 19. Thelma Stewart is named director of the First Presbyterian Church choir in Ironton.

Gallipolis David Morgan Ironton Rio Grande Thelma Stewart Rio Grande College First Presbyterian Church Choir

Mrs Danner Reported Satisfactory After Surgery

Mrs William Danner is a post operative patient at Holzer Hospital. Her condition is reported satisfactory.

Gallipolis William Danner Holzer Hospital

Man Taken To Columbus For Medical Care

A. R. Kelch of Warner Ave. was returned to Columbus Sunday to receive medical attention. He is at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roland Canan. His son Roy is ill at home.

Columbus Logan A. R. Kelch Warner Ave Roland Canan Roy

Hurry Completion of Electric Lines in Gallia and Lawrence

Gallia-Lawrence Electrification Project superintendent John Lusher says workers are pressing to finish main lines by March 1 so energization can occur. No big observance is planned for the initial turn on, but a spring ox roast and program may be held for over 600 subscribers in the two counties. Feeder lines are also progressing with continued work as new territory is added.

Gallipolis John Lusher Gallia-Lawrence

Social and Personal News Roundup from Parkersburg Area

Torch Social notes detail visits and travels among residents. Mrs. Mattie Gladwell hosts Mr. Lee Buckley. families repair homes after fire. Miss Lucy Coleman visits Belpre. Abner Lamberson visits relatives. Athens residents spend Sunday with family. Raymond Baker and others visit in Coolville and Parkersburg. excursions to Washington, D C occur. Evelyn Cunningham visits Parkersburg to see relatives.

Lee Buckley Mattie Gladwell Little Hocking R. D Jess Smith Lucy Coleman Parkersburg Gertrude Drain Belpre Abner Lamberson Charleston W. Va Rowena Nixon James Medley Harry Shaffer Woodrow Shaffer Athens Raymond Baker Coolville S. S. Baker Chester Bond Denver Day Emma Stout H. A. Dewees Washington, D. C Iea Day Ona Russell Evelyn Cunningham Rachel Cunningham Mary Romine

Youth Group to Attend Area Meeting in Athens

Gallia County Youth Group plans to attend a district meeting in Athens on Saturday March 16 starting at 3 p.m. Rufus Putnam School hosts the first session and R Bruce Tom of Ohio State University will speak. Dinner is at 6 p.m. in Howard Hall and the evening session runs 7 30 to 9 30 in the Women's Gym.

Gallipolis Gallia County Athens States County E. G. Royer Rufus Putnam School R. Bruce Tom Ohio State University Howard Hall Ross Wright Athens County

Lafayette Post Milk Fund Party Supports Children

Lafayette Post American Legion hosted a large Legion Hall gathering to raise funds for its milk campaign aiding indigent school children in Gallipolis. Local organizers called the event a success as donations were collected for the cause.

Lafayette Post Children’s Milk Fund Gallipolis American Legion Legion Hall

Four Divorce Suits Filed at Gallipolis

Four divorce petitions were filed by one local attorney in Gallipolis. Nellie Harrison Spears seeks a divorce from Gilbert Spears and custody of their nine year old daughter. Juanita Frost Spencer sues Clayton Spencer for support and a legal separation. Helen Cox cites extreme cruelty against Carey Fox. Wilma Louise Johnson seeks a divorce from Ted Johnson over alleged drinking, with custody and alimony for two young sons.

Gallipolis Nellie Harrison Spears Gilbert Spears Juanita Frost Spencer Clayton Spencer Helen Cox Carey Fox Wilma Louise Johnson Ted” Johnson

Social Notes of Bradbury

Social notes from Bradbury recount church attendance at Bible school and revival services in Athens. Families and locals visit relatives in Chillicothe Cheshire and Roseville while births and illnesses are noted including a new daughter to Delbert and wife and several illness updates.

Bradbury—Bible School V. J. P. Miller A. L. Hysell Athens Church of Christ T. Rice Leegh Chillicothe Verna Hysell Elizabeth Archer Gertrude Miller Middleport Glady Russell Russell Cheshire Relaves Delbert Russell Clifford Whittington Callie Black Leadingeek Bert Wilson Indianapolis J. P. Miller Dixie Ordon Archer Dana Russell Wilbur Haning Dora Russell Rs. Johnsan Roseville J. M. Carsey Naga E. F. Bailey H. V. Bailey Columbus

Valentine Club and Bridge Prizes Highlight Corning Social Notes

Corning social items report Valentine themed activities by the Faculty Club with prizes won by Anita Cady Edna Dew Lenore Young Gwendolyn Nelson and Alice Mae Wilson. Numerous visits and gatherings across Columbus Nelsonville and Zanesville are noted with family and club events throughout the week.

Car Owners Request Certain License Plates

In Gallipolis Mrs. Rupert Trout, automobile registrar, reports many applications for specific license plate numbers. Plates will be granted where possible, with first applicants given precedence for the same number.

Gallipolis Rupert Trout Trout

Weather Halts Inauguration of New Service

Gallipolis city officials report adverse weather postpones the debut of the new garbage disposal program. Cleanup on the Chillicothe Avenue farm continues with fences pens and hog houses being erected. A second garbage truck labeled City Service has been purchased and is in service with the slogan Keep Your City Clean.

Gallipolis John Gwinn Chillicothe Ave

Massers Honored At Tuppers Plains Social Shower

Mr and Mrs Harold Masser were honored by friends with a social shower after their recent marriage. A large gathering from nearby towns attended and presented gifts while ice cream and cake were served. Local groups noted, and upcoming council and church events were mentioned.

Tuppers Plains Harold Masser Charles Howard Chancey Werner Paul Betty Lou Middleport Elizabeth Durst Pomeroy H. O. Shirley Charles Canaonville Willie Tucker Ross Cleland Lary Selah McClane Chester Ode Masser Pickens Reedsville C. C. Reed Lois New Hope Susan Galbreath Martha Cole Coolville Minnie Newland Gladys Barnett Roger Maggie Parker Helen Damewood Frieda Shirkey Hattie Green Autie Millhone Edna Davis Violet Millhone Mildred Shirkey Eileen Damewood Bettie Eileen Stiles Mollie Shields Lena Keller Letha Orsborn Lillie Hardway Maxine Orsborn Lucile Newland Linnie Orsborn Hubert Shields Charles Sommer Mary Shields Doris Davis Katherine Orsborn Dortha Barnhill Ida Sommer Georgia Springer Rex Orsborn Turner Newland Arthur Orsborn Roger Frazier Dortha Matlack Vietta Springer Ray Springer Rex Katherine Orsb

Poston Brief News Notes

Poston A boys club called Boy Chieftain organized at the Community House with WPA recreation leader Mrs. Ethel McDaniel as chairman. Officers elected for three months include President Jack Bricker and Secretary Billie Wood. Birth notices for daughters to Clifford and Mrs. Davis on Feb 10 and to Earl Hamilton and Mrs. Hamilton’s mother in Millfield. Pneumonia recovery of Mrs. Cynthia Alasky. visits and calls noted. Motion pictures by NYA leader E. C. Haller shown. Ashley Bradbury recovering from a broken arm. Willing Workers 4-H met at the Community House with talks on health and songs led by Bobby Lee Tolliver.

Ashley Bradbury Mary M. Rivers Florabeil Bobo Beatrice Smith Bobby Lee Tolliver

Motorist Dawley Fined for Insufficient Brakes

George Dawley of Carbon Hill was charged with insufficient brakes by state patrolmen in the court of Mayor Dallas Kinser. He was fined five dollars plus costs on Monday evening.

Logan George Dawley Carbon Hill Dallas Kinser

Young People Rally at Chauncey Church Set

District rally of Holiness Churches will be held Thursday February 29 at 7 p m in the Morristown Holiness Church. A large attendance is expected and a program has been arranged. Mrs Ruth WNuby Athens will preach tonight at 7 in Morristown Church and the Young People's Prayer Band led by Mrs Myrtle Simpson Chauncey will meet Wednesday night.

Chauncey Morristown Ruth Wnuby Athens Young People’s Prayer Band Myrtle Simpson

Life Long Chauncey Resident Stricken by Stroke

Chauncey resident M. J. Gardner age 89, a life long Chauncey native, suffered a paralysis stroke at his home last Friday morning and remains in a serious condition with no regain of consciousness.

Chauncey M. J. Gardner

Chauncey District Social and Personal Notes

Chauncey residents attend funerals and visit relatives across Ohio. Mrs Roy Pender grass of Chauncey attended the funeral of Mrs Mary Bowers Swenson in Nelsonville at the Church of Christ. Nearby travelers include Charles Harvey Courtney Hodge Leiber Jr and Jack Cunningham in Zanesville. George Williamson of Chauncey visited Columbus with his parents Mr and Mrs James Williamson Sr. Leslie Bradfield and family hosted Dorothy Ann and Mary Eleanor plus Frida Willock of Athens. Clifford Shafer from Columbus spent the weekend with his Chauncey parents Mr and Mrs Carl Shafer. Charles Kern and son Douglas of Athens visited Chauncey family, and Miss Ollie Brookins of Millfield hosted dinner with Chauncey residents Thelma Jean Brookins and Elizabeth Robinett.

Walter Woodruff Logan Vivian Keller Philos U. B Alice Mae Wilson Margaret Spence Children Columbus Roland Spence Louise Marshall August Schlingerman Barbara Rodgers Ted Rodgers Neil Campbell Springfield Maurice Patterson Lancaster William Wright Levy Ross Betty Jean Dorothy Ann Nelsonville Charles Schlingerman Lena Fenneken Sherwood Rebekah Lodge Ann Wright Robert Pearson Anna Pearon Ada Coakley Carl Coakley Belle Lancaster Leon Keller Chris Burns Damon Rossi Zanesville Elizabeth Murray Chauncey Roy Pendergrass Mary Bowers Swenson Church of Christ Charles Harvey Courtney Hodge Leiber Frieda Willock Athens Isabel Bradfield Clifford Shafer Carl Shafer Charles Kern Douglas Sam Tippett Mill St Ollie Brook

Revival at Stewart Pilgrim Holiness Church

A revival is under way at the Stewart Pilgrim Holiness Church with Rev. B H Pugh as evangelist. Services run nightly at 7 o’clock. An all day meeting is planned Sunday March 3 with afternoon services starting at 2 30. Rev James Corder of Mineral Ohio is the pastor.

Stewart Stewart Pilgrim Holiness Church B. H. Pugh James Corder Mineral Ohio

Hold Quilting Party At M E Church

CHAUNCEY Weekly quilting party of the Ladies Aid Society of the M E Church will be held all day Wednesday in the church.

Chauncey Ladies Aid Society M. E. Church

Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary Benefit Party at K P Hall

Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary to the United Mine Workers plans a benefit party at the K P Hall in Chauncey on Wednesday February 28 at 8 p m. Monetary proceeds will support the union group and local members in need.

Chauncey Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary United Mine Workers K. of P. Hall

Condition Improves for Hollis Stalder of Chauncey

Hollis Stalder of Chauncey shows improvement after a serious illness at his Mill Street home.

Chauncey Hollis Stalder Mill St

Boy Scout Troop 99 Crosses First Aid Threshold

Logan Troop 99 led by J. N. Clark met at the Junior High gym Monday evening. Six members completed first aid training and passed tests late in the week under the supervision of Dr. C. F. Rauch.

Logan J. N. Clark C. F. Rauch

Churches Conduct Loyalty Campaigns in Chauncey Parish

Loyalty drive for Easter conducted by Church of Christ Parish covering Chauncey Millfield Greens Run Taylor Ridge and Trimble. In the last week 33 volunteers made over 100 calls. Trimble drew the largest attendance, Millfield the biggest increase with 13. Henrietta Heffkin reported on the Cambridge Youth Conference. Next Sunday Chauncey and Trimble will host youth participants from Cambridge in a special program.

Chauncey Church of Christ Millfield Greens Run Taylor Ridge Trimble Henrietta Heffkin Cambridge Chauncey and Trimble

Pearl Hillen Honored With Chicken Dinner

Mr. and Mrs. H. O. McDaniel Millfield entertained with a two course chicken dinner Sunday in honor of Pearl Hillen who has enlisted in the U S Navy and will leave Tuesday for Rhode Island for training. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Alex Kozma Miss Marian Earich the Misses Louise and Virginia Nagle Pearl Hillen and Mr. and Mrs. H. O. McDaniel.

Chauncey H. O. McDaniel Millfield Pearl Hillen U.S. Navy Rhode Island Alex Kozma Marian Earich Louise Virginia Nagle

Pastors Dined At High Street Home

Rev. and Mrs. Gilbert Courtney hosted a two course dinner Sunday at their High Street home entertaining Rev. and Mrs. Neil Crawford Mr and Mrs W D Robinson Athens Rev Paul Runk Zanesville Rev Glaze Thompson Columbus and family Betty Isabel Charles and Gilbert Jr continuous social notes from the community event

Chauncey Gilbert Courtney High St Neil Crawford W. D. Robinson Athens Paul Runk Zanesville Glaze Thompson Columbus Courtney Betty Isabel Charles Gilbert, Jr

Ladies Auxiliary Meeting at Chauncey Tonight

Auxiliary to Meet CHAUNCEY Local No 9 of United Mine Workers holds a special meeting at 7 30 p m in Chauncey K of P Hall. Members urged to attend promptly.

Chauncey — Ladies Auxiliary No. 9 The United Mine Workers Chauncey K. of P. Hall

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