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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1938

Page

6

Gallipolis Eyes Modern Sewer System Plan

Gallipolis officials consider a modern sanitary sewer system and sewage disposal plant. Hover and Montgomery would map the city and estimate costs in a $150 survey with WPA aid possible at 75-25 share. work could begin soon with incinerator disposal in the Chickamauga rock bottoms.

Gallipolis Chamber of Commerce and City Commission of Hover and Montgomery Columbus Homer W. Walter Chamber of Commerce Lewis C. Bean City Commission Mmittee Walter Rank C. Christ Stanley Evans T. S. Berridge Chair of Commerce Gwinn Harry Miller Gal Ypolis Board of Education Hoover Ohio Wpa WPA Ohio River State of Ohio Ohio Hospital Chickamauga Roek

Grand Jury Seated in Gallia with Rev Reed First Black Official

Grand jury sessions opened Tuesday in Gallia County led by Rev B R Reed pastor of Paint Creek Baptist Church as the first Black official in the county. Prosecutor John Howell said nearly 100 witnesses were subpoenaed and the hearings could run into Friday with several jurors excused for illness or other reasons.

Gallipolis B. R. Reed Paint Creek Baptist Church Bartsness Chessd Leaper Oscar Brown Vernerown James Simms Frank Irion Walter Duckworth Virgil Swain George Schleppi Laura Haskins Fern Elliott Charles Jeffers Erman Swisher Garnet Whiting W. M. Lockhart John Howell Ruby Meadows Maude Niday Wendell Long D. W. Blake Altahan Irma Hood Maude Shoemaker Pearl Shreiner

Aged Woman Blake Dies at Home in Gallipolis

Miss Mary Isa bel Blake aged 81 died at the family home on Court Street near First Avenue Tuesday morning after a fractured hip from years past. Funeral services will be conducted at the home Thursday afternoon by Rev. Westerman. Interment will follow in Street Cemetery. She was the eldest of Marcus J. and Sue Blake’s nine children. survivors include brother Aleri M. Blake and sisters Viola Plymale Earl Shreiner and Anna Blake.

Aleri M. Blake Viola B. Plymale Earl Shreiner Anna Lake

Gallia Native Nan Houck Stuart Dies

Gallia County born Nan Houck Stuart widow of James R. Stuart died Monday night at her Charleston home. Daughter of Rev. John Houck, she was 86 and survived by three daughters a son and a sister Mrs Rachel Saunders of Huntington. She was sister in law to Mrs J Will Clendinen of Gallipolis. Funeral services were held at her Charleston home Wednesday afternoon.

Gallipolis Gallia County Nan Houck Stuart James R. Stuart Charleston John Houck Lincolnidge Rachel Saunders Huntington Stuart J. Will Clendinen

Condition Only Fair for Gallipolis Auto Dealer

John H. Harrison a Holzer Hospital automobile sales manager had his left hand amputated after an accidental shotgun discharge Sunday night. His condition was reported as only fair today.

Gallipolis John H. Harrison Holzer Hospital

Sell Bricks to Rebuild Atwood Hall at Rio Grande

A Saturday launched brick sale by Rio Grande College students to raise funds for rebuilding Atwood Hall has already netted over 500 dollars with more expected. Mrs Clary led in bricks sold while Virginia Maerker topped money received. Miss Virginia Spurgeon spoke on the campaign en route between Rio Grande and Columbus. Ten towns including Gallipolis Jackson Portsmouth Ironton Middleport Oak Hill Vinton Wheelersburg Sciotoville South Webster are listed by sales.

Gallipolis Rio Grande College Atwood Hall Clary Rio Grande Virginia Maerker Virginia Spurgeon Columbus Jackson Portsmouth Ironton Middleport Oak Hill Vinton Wheelersburg Sciotoville South Webster

Election Costs in Gallia County Reported for 1937

Gallia County election expenses totaled 3963.71 dollars for 1937 per a report filed with the secretary of state by Helen Russell, clerk of the local board. Personal service costs dominated, with 3285 dollars, plus 1104 to election board members, 414 for the clerk, and 93.60 for part time workers. There were 26415 ballots printed for primary and general, 316 absent voters, 303 returns, and 115 sick or disabled voters.

Gallipolis Gallia County Secretary of State Helen Russell Board of Elections Election Board

New City Prison in Gallipolis Opens in Municipal Building

GALLIPOLIS The new city prison in the Municipal Building opened Tuesday. The first inmate was Charles Johnson charged with intoxication. Officers said Johnson had previously occupied the old quarters and he found the new facility much more comfortable.

Gallipolis Charles Johnson Johnson

Rio Grande Greeks Announce Pledges at Rio Grande College

Alpha Tau Delta and Sigma Lambda Tau announce pledges at Rio Grande College. William Wilson Edward Payne Carl Meadows Henry Myers Wilford Hollis Elvin Hamm Kenneth Ward Roy Jeffers William Maynard George Corns Cline Clary Robert Wood John Blazer Howell Edwards David and Kenneth Lewis John Davis Franklin Gray James Stewart Elwood Sheridan pledge to Alpha Tau Delta and Sigma Lambda Tau pledges include Cline Clary Robert Wood John Blazer Howell Edwards David and Kenneth Lewis. Formal pledging ceremonies will be held soon.

Gallipolis Alpha Tau Delta Sigma Lamba Tau Rio Grande College of William Wilson Edward Payne Carl Meadows Portsmouth Henry Myers Rio Grande Wilford Hollis Chillicothe Elvin Hamm Millersport Kenneth Ward Bidwell Roy Jeffers Mercerville William Maynard Wheelersburg George Corns Coalgrove Cline Clary Robert Wood John Blazer Howell Edwards David Kenneth Lewis John Davis Oak Hill Franklin Gray Wellston James Stewart Lucasville Elwood Sheridan New Boston

Business Men Asked To Jackson Meeting

Gallipolis Chamber of Commerce will send a delegation to a joint meeting in Jackson on Wednesday evening February 3 to discuss state highway improvements in the area. Delegates include H. W. Walter, Paul Mossman, Stanley Evans, H. A. Carnes, Stanley Huntington, Dan Taber and Wayne Booth. The group will also discuss Eureka Dam dedication plans, the Richmondale underpass elimination, and the Wayne Forest project.

Gallipolis Jackson Chamber of Commerce Gallipolis Chamber of Commerce Gallipolis Chamber H. W. Walter Paul Mossman Stanley Evans H. A. Carnes Stanley Huntington Dan Taber Wayne Booth Eureka Dam Richmondale Wayne Forest

Waves Rise on Ohio River Hampers Navigation at Gallipolis

Heavy winds on the Ohio River Tuesday posed a navigation menace near Gallipolis. Small craft stayed ashore while coal and steel tows were shielded by high splashers to keep waves from breaking over cargo.

Gallipolis Ohio River

Frederick Stone to speak on educational trends at high school

Frederick Stone will address educational and social trends at a faculty meeting in the Gallipolis high school tonight. Refreshments will be provided by the home economics department.

Gallipolis Frederick Stone

Gallia Countian Health Director Ill at Holzer Hospital

Dr Bruce Pol lock native of Gallia County and health director for Mason County West Virginia is reported ill at Holzer Hospital with hives.

Gallipolis Bruce Pollock Gallia Mason County W. Va Holzer Hospital

Social Notes of Syracuse Highlights Local Visits and Injuries

Mrs. C. S. Kelley of Syracuse, formerly Ada Karr, was seriously injured in Detroit with a broken arm and dislocated shoulder. Other items note visits by Mrs. Beecher Morgan and Miss Marcia Karr, church activities at East Letart Nazarene, a Syracuse Girl Scouts play, funerals, illness, and community events including an oyster supper and a Founders Day program set for March.

Syracuse C. S. Kelley Ada Karr Detroit Marcia Karr Kelley Henry Ludman New York City Ludman New York New York Central Railroad Robert Roush Hesslot Joseph Morgan East Letart Nazarene Church T. A. May Middleport P. C. Williams John Cowan Benson, Shade Mary Karr Roy Holmes Pomeroy Morgan Lillian Moore Marvin Roberts Bellefontaine A. M. Roberts Frances Idle Racine Roberts Earl Fort M. E. Church

Hold Adams Funeral Sunday at Sharpsburg

Funeral services were held at Mt Hermon for Clayton Adams with Reverend Kennedy presiding. Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. William Bartoe conducts revival services at Fairview. Numerous locals attended visits with friends and relatives including the Beard and White families and the Armstrongs in Amesville and Marietta.

Sharpsburg Mt. Hermon Clayton Adams Kennedy William Bartoe Fairview Gilbert Henthorn Joe Beard Delbert Beard Carl Beard John White Orland Brawley Goldie Potter Amesville Howard Harris Hiram Thompson Dale Leonard White William Hanson Warren Hanson Rosa Harold Mullinner Floyd Becker Marietta B. E. Armstrong Pollyanna Armstrong

Birthday gathering honors A P Miller at German Hollow

A large group of relatives gathered Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A P Miller German Hollow near Patriot to celebrate his birthday. Guests included Arthur Miller Kathryn Harry Miller Hugh Miller Dan Lear Elaine Lear Wendell Eakman and others.

Gallipolis A. P. Miller German Hollow Patriot William Eakman Wendell Eakman F. W. Folden Fred Pope

VanGilders Observe 58th Wedding Anniversary in Cheshire

Mr. and Mrs. Clifford VanGilder observed their 58th wedding anniversary with a family dinner in Cheshire. Sixteen relatives attended and Mr. VanGilder, aged 82, showcased his violin skills as his wife, 79, joined in the celebration with music and memories.

Clifford VanGilder Cheshire VanGilder

Presbyterian Ladies Bible Class Held At Mrs Evans Home

The Presbyterian Ladies Bible Class met Friday evening at president Mrs Ben F Evans home with Miss Ella Davies assisting hostess Edith Thomas led devotionals Delia OConnor gave the Bible drill Myrtie Stringfellow read a paper prepared by absent Miss Osa Baird Refreshments were served.

Presbyterian Ladies Bible Class Ben F. Evans Ella Davies Edith Thomas Delia O'Connor Myrtie Stringfellow Osa Baird

Rio Grande Dramatic Club Presents Photographic Review

Rio Grande Dramatic Club directed by Miss Florence Chubbuck presented a Photographic Review for the student body at assembly. Cast included Eleanor Stroth, Clark Crites, William Griffith, Edwin Payne, Pauline Parsons, Lorena Zimmerman, Carl Meadows, Leta Jane Sayre, Geraldine Morgan, Imogene Yinger, Katherine Jones, Marjorie Packer, Mabel Caldwell, Marjorie Reh, Paul Evans, Eleanor Lusher, Betty Byers, and others.

Gallipolis Rio Grande Marjorie Reh Paul Evans Eleanor Lusher Betty Byers Avenelle Sisler Jerry Kirkendall George Job Virginia Martin Phyllis Watts

Many Tags Are Sold in Gallipolis County Auction

The Gallia County auditor E D Keeler reports dog tag sales total 2841. He notes 1937 figures reached 3118 but counted all puppies that grew to age plus mature dogs.

Gallipolis E. D. Keeler Keeler

Oak Hill beer parlor proprietor released after stabbing

James Dalton 36 of Oak Hill who owned a local beer parlor left Holzer Hospital to recover from stab wounds in the left side and abdomen believed to be inflicted by an unknown assailant.

Gallipolis James Dalton Oak Hill Holzer Hospital

Gallia County Commissioners to Attend Columbus Meeting

Gallia County three member board Dan Jones Ford Ewing and Elijah Johnson will attend the two day County Commissioners Association session in Columbus on February 1 and 2.

Gallipolis Gallia County

Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret C. Martin at Rio Grande

Two stepdaughters Agnes Stafford of Amanda Ohio and Josie Johns of Columbus and two step sons Clarence Martin of Warren and Emory Martin of Chicago attended the funeral services for Mrs. Margaret C. Martin at Rio Grande Tuesday.

Gallipolis Agnes Stafford Amanda, O Josie Johns Columbus Clarence Martin Warren Emory. Martin Chicago Margaret C. Martin Rio Grande

Miss Nelle Berridge Enters Harding Sanitarium

Suffering for months from a nervous illness, Miss Nelle Berridge has entered Harding Sanitarium at Worthington for treatment. She was accompanied there Tuesday by Mrs. Lola C. Neal.

Gallipolis Nelle Berridge Harding Sanitarium Worthington Lola C. Neal

Kanauga Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Events

Kanauga brief records various social notes including Harry Stevens's accident on the Reliance and hospital stay, pie supper by the P T A at the school, and gatherings at Miss Faye Wrights, Mrs. Thomas Adams, and other residents. It also lists visits between Kanauga, Nitro West Virginia, and nearby towns with family and work connections.

Gallia County Solon Weds in Indiana

In December County Representative Robert M. Betz wed Miss Sara Field of Richwood in Winchester Indiana. Betz, 27, the youngest Ohio Legislature member, is serving his first term. The Field family once lived in Rio Grande. the couple reside at the Southern Hotel in Columbus.

Gallipolis Robert M. Betz Sara Field Charles Field Richwood Winchester Ind Betz Ohio Field Rio Grande Southern Columbus

Legion To Meet in New Home Wednesday

La fayette Post American Legion members will hold their first meeting in the new headquarters on the second floor of the Municipal Building Wednesday evening February 2. Plans will be made for a formal dedication of the new quarters. Relatives report Everett Phillips and daughter Gladys injured in a Sunday New Jersey auto crash that killed Mrs Neva Johnson Phillips. Funeral arrangements await the injured’s improvement.

Gallipolis Lafayette Post American Legion Everett Phillips Gladys New Jersey Neva Johnson Phillips

Caldwell Recovering From Pneumonia Illness

Mrs Frances D Caldwell is reported recovering from pneumonia in Gallipolis.

Gallipolis Frances D. Caldwell

Farm family spends 838 on food and $50 production per member

A Printer's Ink Monthly survey in Topeka Kansas finds the average farm family buys 838 of food annually and produces its own food valued at $50 per member, highlighting household self-sufficiency.

Topeka Kas Printer’s Ink Monthly

comeback of masked bob white in Arizona spotted

In Tucson Arizona the masked bob white, declared extinct in the state four decades ago, is reappearing under monitoring by the U S forest service.

Tucson, Ariz Bob White Arizona U. S._ forest service

Cavanaugh Rites Held in Zaleski Church

Funeral services for George Cavanaugh Sr. aged 76 were held at the Catholic Church in Zaleski on Wednesday morning. He died of pneumonia and is survived by his widow Ella, daughter Celia at home, son George Jr. of Charleston, W. Va., two nieces Mary and Clara Cavanaugh and nephew Joseph Cavanaugh. Also noted are several local visits and community notices including Mrs. Perry Pinney’s influenza recovery and other residents visiting relatives in Columbus and Athens.

Perry Pinney Ellen Rathburn Columbus Pearl Schneider Zaleski John Schneider Schneider Dorothy Vansky R. S. Lawrence Charles Jacksonville Ruth Davis Murray City Lola Trainer Athens

Bradbury Social Notes Highlights Local Positives

Mrs Elnore Hoffman from Parkersburg was called by her father Robert Hyatt illness. Aquilla Hysell visited Leading Creek and Bert Waugh recovers from Christmas illness. J E Russell resigns from St Clair service Middleport. Mrs A J Smith visits sister in Middleport. R C Hyatt had stroke remains in serious condition. Bible School attendance 84. services Sunday night at 7. Carl Evans Rutland and Mrs Oscar Sanborn Middleport visit mother Louise Evans ill. Victor and Mrs Hysell spend day here with T V King. Clyde Stewart visits with Guy Adams. Born to Jim Lambert and wife a son Saturday Jan 22. George Maguire Rutland visits Bart Romine. Mrs Junkerman widow of Dr Junkerman who practiced in Pomeroy. Bart Romine and wife visit Gallipolis.

William Russell Carl Evans Rutland Oscar Sanborn Middleport Louise Evans Victor Hysell Thomas Fork T. V. King Clyde Stewart Guy Adams Jim Lambert George Maguire Bart Romine Waugh Junkerman Tampa Fla Junk

Taylor Ridge Social Roundup of Family Visits

Mr. and Mrs. Delano Kennedy of Lancaster spent days with Mrs. Kennedy’s parents. Several local families hosted relatives and friends during the weekend including the Strausbaugh and Gibson families. Mrs. Rebecca Harrison and others visited The Plains and Athens region while healing from injuries.

Taylor Ridge Delano Kennedy Lancaster

Population of Palestine Rises to 1 320 872 in 1937 Q3

The Palestine population increased by about 4 000 to 1 320 872 in the third quarter of 1937, according to the current bulletin of vital statistics. The gain was partly due to seasonal migration.

Palestine Jerusalem Bulletin of Vital Statistics

Langsville Church To Hold Benefit Supper

Langsville residents are invited to a jitney supper and entertainment at Langsville Church to benefit the church this Thursday evening. The notice lists several local residents visiting or ill, including Mrs. Harold Ward at her mother’s home in Middleport and Mrs. W. E. Wright of Pt. Pleasant.

Langsville Harold Ward Middleport W. E. Wright Pt. Pleasant Dale J. A. Thomas Dwight Brown Rutland F. A. Miller Frank Nelson Dexter Clair Nelson Hayward Harmon Vinton Harmon Alice Miller Emogene Davis R. D F. W. Wilcox J. C. Phillips Graham Rodney

Murray City Social Items Highlight Local Visits and Events

Murray City residents share social rounds with relatives and friends across Nelsonville Columbus Athens and Zanesfield. Families attend funerals and church gatherings while school teams prepare for Friday night matchups.

Jacksonville Social Notes Highlights Hoisington Family Events

Social items from Jacksonville note Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hoisington hosting a 6 pm dinner for Ralph M. Hoisington and Miss Geraldine Hoisington on the occasion of a wedding tied to a sister's birthday. Attendees include Nellie Smith, John McMahon, Janelda Hoisington, Ida South, and others.

Geraldine Hoisington Jacksonville Charles Hoisington Ralph M. Hoisington Hoisington Ralph Hoisington Nellie Smith Pennsville John McMahon Janelda Hoisington Ida South Noble Grands Club Harold Phillips Mary Conaway Minnie Hallam Electa Grimm Conaway Maude Davis H. E. Morrison Larry, Trimble L. A. Morrison Phyllis Jago Glouster John Johnson B. B. Buckley Columbus Ruth Davis Murray City R. S. Lawrence Albert Gordon Edward Ley Harold Shirke

Lubbock Man Survives Goiter Operation With No Pain

A Lubbock resident watched a surgeon remove a goiter from around his windpipe without anesthesia. He reportedly felt no pain and did not flinch as muscles and skin were sutured after the procedure. Westminster, England lights fifty five miles of streets with gas illumination.

Lubbock Tex Westminster England

Churches Will Meet Jointly At Coolville

Public and friends of three Congregational Churches Coolville Ireland and Centennial invited to a joint meeting next Sunday January 30 at Coolville Services begin 10 a m with Sunday School and sermon by Rev G D Holman Afternoon service titled God in the Daily Round led by district youth Basket dinner at noon in Troy School Building Various local activities and visits follow with notes on school immunizations Boy Scout troop formation and community events among Coolville residents and nearby areas

Coolville Friends of Ireland Centennial Congregational Church Methodist School G. D. Holman Troy Opal T. Rhodes Amabell Haller Ohio University Athens Smith-Hughes James Russell Hockingport Torch County Health Department Forestry Service of Hocking Shade Chester Masonic Order H. H. Chapman Garrett Reed Vern Hayes Roy Thompson Nile Barnette Dc. T. Newsom W. F. Kampf Hamilton Kampf M. E Anthony Wayne Ford Homer Herbert Blair Ross Daugherty Charles Burk Middleport Hall Chapman Fred. Runion John Gibbs Frank Taylor Bessie Taylor Newbury Social Club Wilbur Woodburn Ralph Stout Lowell E. H. Stout William Baker Joppa W. H. McDaniel Mary Louise Holdren New Plymouth W. R. Woodburn

Letart Falls Community Notices and Visits

Letart Falls notes Dorothy Varian returns from Athens after visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Varian. Funeral attendees for Mrs. L. L. Hayman included W. O. Barnitz and Mrs. A. B. Alexander among others. Local ladies group quilting session at the M E Church and luncheon hosted by Mrs. W. S. Chapman and sister. The P T A serves Friday lunches at the school. Several residents travel for work or visit relatives in Athens Ravenswood Parkersburg and Syracuse.

Letart Falls Dorothy Varian Ohio University W. W. Varian L. L. Hayman Racine W. O. Barnitz A. B. Alexander Bertha McDade H. B. Powell Lillie Wagner Ladies Aid Society M. E. Church H. M. Allen W. S. Chapman Carrie Roberts T. W. Wagner Clara Day Gallipolis C. M. Shields Jeannine Howard Roush W. R. McDade Athens FE. C. Finch Parkersburg H. C. Alexander Ravenswood W. Va Martha McDermitt Lowell McNicles Jackson Mic Florida C. P. Norris Adele

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