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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1941

Page

8

Gallia Group Leaves for Army Service

Twenty nine young men volunteered for selective military training as the Gallia County group departs. A courthouse ceremony included band performances, flag raising, and speeches by Rev. W. Scott Westerman and judges James S. Clark, A. J. Stormont, and W. R. White. The group sang God Bless America and departed for Columbus by a special bus at 9:30 a.m.

Gallipolis Legionnaires W. Scott Westerman James S. Clark A. J. Stormont Selective Service Board

Three To Serve Term in Penitentiary

Gallipolis reports three from last week's grand jury indicted defendants sentenced to penitentiary by Judge W R White and imprisoned by sheriff. Kendall Deckard faces two forgery counts, David Carter of Ironton and William Gilmore of Oak Hill charged with store robbery. Robert Harrison pleaded not guilty to forgery and was released on $400 bond, while Howard Johnson admitted guilt on non support and must pay $4 weekly for his children.

Gallipolis W. R. White Kendall Deckard David Carter Ironton William Gilmore Oak Hill Orin Thomas Robert Harrison Howard Johnson

Evan A. Thomas Dies at Home near Thurman

Evan A Thomas aged 79 died Sunday night at his Jackson County home west of Thurman after a heart attack. Funeral services are planned in Thurman at 1 30 p m on Wednesday. One of his two sons and three daughters is Evan Thomas Jr living in Gallipolis.

Gallipolis Evan A. Thomas Jackson County Thurman Evan Thomas, Jr

George Funeral Will Be Held Wednesday

Funeral services for Aaron George 83 are set for Wednesday at 2 p m in Grace Methodist Church with Rev W Scott Werstman officiating Interment will follow at Pine Street Cemetery He is survived by nephews and nieces his wife Augusta Coughenour and daughter Florence who preceded him in death He was born in Addison Township and lived in Gallipolis for over 50 years He and his wife were active in Methodist church circles and it is said he bequeathed his estate to the church

Gallipolis Aaron George Grace Methodist Church W. Scott Westerman Pine St Augusta Coughenour Cheshire Florence Addison Township George Gallipolis Morethan

Cincinnati Livestock and Market Prices Report

Live stock and grain prices from Cincinnati and Parkerburg markets show hogs steady to 10 cents lower with varied weights trading around 7.75 to 8.95 per cwt and cattle steady to higher in spots. Hog receipts 500, cattle 100, calves 100, sheep 150. Lima crude oil prices listed as 1.70 in Ohio and Pennsylvania with additional regional quotes.

Cincinnati Parkersburg OTL Lima Ohio Pennesylvania Corning

Grain and Produce Prices From Cincinnati Market Report

Grain and produce items including butter eggs poultry and Toledo grain prices are listed with receipts and grade details. Prices cover buttercreamery eggs and poultry with scores and weights as reported by Cleveland board and Toledo markets.

Cincinnati Cleveland Butter and Egg Board

Wilkesville Native Dies in Englewood California

Mrs Walter Holcomb of Wilkesville dies in Englewood California at her daughter’s home in Englewood California Her only son Harper Holcomb predeceased her by two years in Vinton Ohio She was 84 years old and a Wilkesville native Parking meters are used in 155 cities across the United States

Gallipolis Vinton Walter Holcomb Englewood Calif John Williams Harper Holcomb Wilkesville

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