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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1940

Page

10

Red Cross Housing Survey Reveals East Gallipolis Conditions

A Red Cross housing survey of Lincoln School district East Gallipolis and Mill Creek area shows 73 good 59 fair 24 poor and 22 very poor housing. Overcrowding poor sanitation and broken outdoor toilets are noted with many homes lacking water and indoor toilets. Recommendations urge razing hovels improving drainage water access graveling roads and condemning low lying properties for evacuation.

Gallipolis Red Cross Chamber of Commerce C. W. Booth Mothers’ Organization Washington and Lincoln P. T. A Lincoln Mill Creek Road East Gallipolis Fair Grounds Booth

Hold Rupe Funeral in local church service

Large crowd attended Monday afternoon funeral services for Elza M. Rupe at a Gallipolis church. Knights Templar of the city officiated at the grave side.

Gallipolis Fno Elza M. Rupe Knights Templar

Gallipolis Youth in Stable Condition After Self Inflicted Injury

Everett Schwartz 18 of Pt. Pleasant shot himself in the foot while crow hunting Sunday. He is reported in good condition at Holzer Hospital.

Gallipolis Everett Schwartz Pt. Pleasant Holzer Hospital

Four intoxication arrests in weekend Gallipolis report

State police report only four arrests for intoxication over the weekend in Gallipolis, a notably low count for the area. Police noted the small number as unusually sparse for the period.

Gallipolis

Coons for Restocking Purchased for Area

Lawrence Gallia Coon Hunters vote to purchase raccoons valued at forty dollars for restocking purposes in Gallia County region.

Gallipolis Lawrence-Gallia

Condition of World War Veteran Serious

GALLIPOLIS Arnold G Wal lace, World War soldier, is reported critically ill at his home near Clipper Mills of asthma and heart trouble. Oxygen has been administered for two days.

Gallipolis Arnold G. Wallace Clipper Mills

Marriage Announcement Louisa Louise and Clyde W Jones

Announcement of the marriage of their daughter Louise to Clyde W Jones from New Straitsville, with ceremony by Rev Robert von Thurn in Marysville Kentucky. Attendants included Paul Bennington and Chester Crist. Louise is Logan High School class of 1933 graduate and OSU alumna. Clyde is a Wilmington College and Rockbridge School headteacher.

Louise Clyde W. Jones J. C. Jones New Straitsville Charles Heine Hill St Robert von Thurn Marysville Paul Bennington Chester Crist Columbus Jones Logan High School Ohio Wesleyan Ohio State University Stockdale Mr. Jones New Straitsville High School Wilmington College Ohio University Rockbridge Perry County

Logan Man Plans Senate Run As Dudley White Telegraphed

Dudley White of Norwalk plans to enter the United States Senate race and is expected to issue a formal statement soon. A former American Legion department commander, he has many Logan and Hocking County acquaintances. Mrs. Co L Cunningham Union Furnace in failing health is reported in serious condition and lives with Mr and Mrs D B Rheinscheld.

Logan Dudley White Norwalk United States The American Legion Hocking County

Riverside Study Club lunch at Island View Inn

Mrs. Herman Condee hosted Riverside Study Club members at Island View Inn for a luncheon and an engaging program following.

Gallipolis Herman Condee Riverside Study Club Island View Inn

Birthday Surprise for Mr and Mrs W S Eakman

Mr and Mrs W S Eakman of Patriot were honored with a surprise party Saturday evening for their birthdays. Refreshments followed the social gathering.

Eureka Ladies Aid Society Meeting Report

Fourteen members and guests attended a Thursday afternoon gathering at Mrs. Robert Johnsons home though many were absent due to cold and illness. The next meeting is set for February 8 with Mrs. H M Lane.

Eureka Ladies Aid Society Robert Johnson H. M. Lane

Social News Briefs From Columbus to Xenia and Portsmouth

Mr and Mrs Clyde Cole of Columbus visited relatives and were joined by Mrs Robinson and Mrs Hoke Robinson who will attend Ohio Farm Week events. Mrs Garnet Kirby Cheshire and Mrs Garland Elliott Vinton also attend. Mrs H A Keener Columbus visited sister Mrs Julia Conklin. Donald Long and son saw relatives in Portsmouth. Mary Foster Huntington visits with Fred Foster family and Dan Foster recovering from mastoid operation. C G Amendt C and O Railroad agent in Lancaster visited Harry Hurn. Helen Arnold and grandson Claire Ed Gettles visit in Xenia with Paul Healey family. Forrest Saunders Cincinnati visits with ill Ingels. George Wood Portsmouth announce birth of a son, first grandchild of Frank Wood Green Township. Wood is Scioto County Extension Agent. Forrest Fife and Harold travel to Granville for high school visit. E S Spear and wife in Columbus for Ohio State Life Insurance convention. Carl C Byers guest in Logan. Rev W Scott Westerman attends Ohio Pastors convention in Columbus.

Clyde Cole Columbus Anderson Robinson Robinson Hoke Robinson Ohio Garnet Kirby Cheshire Garland Elliott Vinton H. A. Keener Julia Conklin Donald Long Portsmouth George Kershaw Mary Foster Huntington Fred Foster Dan Cc. G. Amendt Lancaster Harry R. Hurn Helen Arnold Claire Ed Gettles Xenia Paul Healey Forrest Saunders Cincinnati C. C. Ingels Frank Smith Lima E. S. Spear Ohio State Life Insurance Co Car! C. Byers Logan W. Scott Westerman

Anti freeze sales rise in Gallia County this year

Local service station operators report about 5000 gallons of anti freeze sold in Gallia County since January as car owners prepare for freezing temperatures.

Gallipolis Gallia County

Roush Family Welcomes Son in Holzer Hospital

Mr and Mrs Walden Roush former Pt Pleasant superintendent of schools announce the birth of a son born Sunday in Holzer Hospital.

Gallipolis Walden Roush Pt. Pleasant Holzer Hospital

Condition Improves of Mrs Parker in Gallipolis

Mrs Mary B Parker mother of the late Dr Claude B Parker is reported improved from distressing illness in Gallipolis Ohio.

Gallipolis Mary B. Parker Claude B. Parker

Resume Work On Electric Power Lines

Gallia and Lawrence counties progress on a federally financed rural electrification project to cover 300 miles. Superintendent John Lusher reports 20 miles of main line and 100 miles of feeders remain, with a Chesa peak substation completed and many homes wired already. Weather delays slowed work but optimism for early main line completion grows.

Gallipolis Gallia-Lawrence County John Lusher Lusher Chesapeake Ohio

Gallipolis Defeats Pt Pleasant High

Gallipolis defeats Point Pleasant High 35 to 23 on home court. Gallipolis played strong defense and executed key plays to outpace the visitors throughout the game.

Gallipolis Pt. Pleasant High Point Pleasant

Eno Grangers To Meet on Saturday

GALLIPOLIS Eno Grange program for Saturday night opens with song and roll call quotations from Washington or Lincoln. Address by William Price, readings by Mrs Melissa Roush, D P Reynolds, and music by Grover brothers. Closing song.

Gallipolis Eno Grange Joshua Brothers Washington Lincoln William Price Paul and Alfred Grover Melissa Roush D. P. Reynolds Grover Brothers

Aid in Services At Elks Building

Choir members from several churches help with special numbers at the Elks Building revival meetings led by local evangelist Dr. R. A. Howell in Gallipolis.

Elks Gallipolis City R. A. Howell

Licensed To Marry GALLIPOLIS

Marriage issuances listed for Kenneth Adams and Virginia Sprague both of Kerr and Esther Sheets of Crown City with Ernest Criner of Westerville, and Robert F. Via of Columbus with Alice Hanning of Nelsonville for Gallia County proceedings.

Gallipolis Kenneth Adams Virginia Sprague Kerr Ernest Criner Westerville Esther Sheets Crown City Robert F. Via Columbus Alice Hanning Nelsonville

Going South Take Woolens With You

A Logan letter from C. L. Hengst of Orlando Fla notes icicles 18 inches long in that sunny city. He advises travelers going south to bring woolen blankets and heavy wraps after reporting 23 below zero on the night of Jan 26 and expecting colder temperatures the next night.

Logan C. L. Hengst Orlando Fla Sunshine Mr. Hengst

Legion Posts to Convene Next Tuesday in Logan

County wide American Legion meeting set for the local Post rooms next Tuesday evening with state and district officers attending. Main speaker Ralph Stone of Conneaut, plus department officials Jacob Saslavsky and Pete Deweese, will be on the program.

Logan American Legion Ralph Stone Conneaut Jacob Saslavsky Pete Deweese Murray City Laurelville

Silicosis Fatal To Haydenville Man

Logan-Hayward Harris 35 of Haydenville died at Cherrington Hospital from silicosis. He had worked at National Fireproofing Company. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs Lewis Harris four brothers and three sisters. Funeral Wednesday at 11 at Blackford Church.

Logan — Hayward Harris Haydenville Cherrington Hospital National Fireproofing Company Lewis Harris Leo Homer Daniel Lorene Louise Harris Cleveland Mary Howe Columbus Bessie Keels Blackford Church

No School as Buses Fail in Carbon Hill Winter

For the third time since cold weather began Carbon Hill schools were closed Monday because buses could not be started. Union Furnace schools have also been closed for several days due to a sewer system break.

Logan Carbon Hill Union Furnace

Infant Son Dies in Green Township

Infant Scott, son of Mr and Mrs Fremon Scott of Green Township, died four hours after birth at 1 30 p m Saturday. Burial followed at Smith Chapel Cemetery. Survived by parents two brothers Earl and Joseph and two sisters Stella and Carrie.

Logan Scott Fremon Scott Green Township Smith Chapel Cemetery Earl Joseph Stella Carrie

River Ice Dangers Warned By Gallipolis Authorities

Local officials warn that Ohio River ice is hazardous for walking as air holes open beneath the surface. Few people have attempted crossings locally and only a small number of accidents have occurred.

Gallipolis Ohio River

John Evans Funeral Held in Gallipolis

John Henry Evans age 55 native of the county and a Ka nauga school teacher died at home near Bladen after weeks of illness. Funeral services were held Monday at the family home by Rev. George Sagen. Survived by wife Augusta Sigler Evans son Jack and sister Mrs. Joseph Webster. He was a member of the local Baptist Church the Masonic fraternity and the Grange.

Gallipolis John Henry Evans Kanauga Bladen George Sagen S. R. Gilmore Walter Davis Don and Lee Rose Lincoln Calli William Chambers Augusta Sigler Evans Jack Joseph Webster Evans Baptist Church The Masonic Fraternity Grange

Long Time Telephone Operator Dies Sunday

Ruth A. Vermiliion 83, longtime operator at the Waterloo exchange on the Gallia-Lawrence line, died at home Sunday. Funeral services were held this afternoon. She is survived by a son and a daughter.

Gallipolis Waterloo Village Gallia-Lawrence County Ruth A. Vermiliion

Band Booster Party Draws Large Attendance

Band Boosters' party at the Eagles' Club last night drew a large crowd and promoters say a considerable sum was raised to advance school band interests.

Gallipolis Eagles

Unusual Grange Growth In Hocking County Circles

In Hocking County this winter several granges show rapid membership rises. Ewing Grange met Friday with 30 Miller Chapel Grange members present including the degree team led by R. E. Allen. The team conferred the third and fourth degrees and 25 candidates joined. Miller Chapel Grange has recently welcomed many new members. Nearby granges also attracted many Logan city residents.

Logan Hocking County Ewing Grange Miller ‘Chapel Grange R. E. Allen Miller Chapel

County Grange Masters Hold Conference

Grange masters of Hocking County met at R. E. Allens home on West Front Street for a conference to discuss welfare matters. Attendees included Charles Griffith Noel North Oscar Blum John Bownes Arlie Brimmer deputy master with guests Mrs Brimmer Mrs Charles Griffith and Mr and Mrs Walter Campbell. Mrs Allen provided an oyster supper after the meeting.

Logan — Grange Hocking County R. E. Allen W. Front ‘St Allen Pomona Miller Chapel Arlie Brimner Hocking Oscar Blum Antioch John Bownes Marion Brimner Charles Griffith Walter Campbell

Drunk Driver Fined Jailed by Judge

Donald Davis of Athens appeared before Judge Phil Henderson on a guilty plea for operating a motor vehicle under the influence. He was fined 100 dollars plus costs, and jailed 30 days with a one year driving suspension. Davis was taken into custody Saturday on U S Route 33 after an accident near Haydenville.

Logan Donald Davis Athens Phil Henderson Davis Haydenville

Miss Ella Lemon Returns Home After Illness

Miss Ella Mae Lemon of Columbus was brought to her aunt Miss Mary Lemon's home on Saturday. Previously seriously ill at Grant Hospital Columbus she is steadily improving and will stay with her aunt during convalescence. Lemon is a student nurse at Grant Hospital and would have completed studies in the spring.

Logan Ella Mae Lemon Columbus Mary Lemon Grant Hospital Miss Lemon

Carbon Hill seniors sponsor 8 o'clock gym show

Members of the senior class at Carbon Hill High School sponsor a program to be presented at 8 o'clock Wednesday evening in the gymnasium. Huntington and Co. will present a magic show as part of the program.

LOGAN Carbon Hill High School Huntington and Co

Murphy couple lease residence on E Front Street

Mr and Mrs Charles Murphy have leased the property on East Front Street formerly occupied by Superintendent G E Carr and family and will move there today. They previously resided at the Rochester property on North Market Street.

Logan Charles Murphy E. Front St G. E. Carr Rochester N. Market St

Chauncey Dover Blue Devils Edge Buchtel in Defense

Chauncey Dover's Blue Devils won 29 to 11 over Buchtel High School with tight defense limiting Buchtel to three field goals. Austin Palmer led Chauncey with ten points, Joe Stalder scored seven, while Buchtel's Schenz added five. Buchtel girls defeated Chauncey-Dover 26 to 17 as Chauncey-Dover guards struggled to handle the ball.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Blue Devils Buchtel High School Buchtel Chauncey Dover Austin Palmer Joe Stalder Schenz

Chauncey and Athens Visitors Share Weekend

Chauncey residents Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Ferrer and guests spent the weekend in Athens visiting Mr. and Mrs. John Stace. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Johnson also visited Mrs. Johnson's mother and aunt in Bethany while ill. Nearby, H B Noble Hal Osborne and families from Athens and Vore Ridge visited their parents in Chauncey on Sunday.

Chauncey Elmer Ferrer Athens John Stace Dan Johnson Johnson Grant Russell Hayes Bethany H. B. Noble Hal Osborne Dave Osborne E. L. Bingman Vore Ridge Chauncey Sunday Mrs Henry Osborne Mill St

John Lester in serious condition after hospital transfer

Chauncey resident John Lester was taken by ambulance to St Francis Hospital in Columbus a few days ago and remains in serious condition. His sons A B Lester Roy Lester and Woodrow Lester of Chauncey were summoned to Columbus Sunday to donate blood.

Chauncey John Lester St. Francis Hospital Columbus A. B. Lester Roy Lester Woodrow Lester

Mines in Chauncey District Operate Twelve Mines Today

A report last night lists twelve working mines in the Chauncey district including Nos 255 24 107 9 90 219 Poston No 6 Chauncey N Y 25 Coonville Carbondale Kimberly and Black Diamond.

Chauncey Poston No Chauncey N. Y Coonville Carbondale Kimberly Black Diamond

Rev Gilbert Court ney attends pastors meeting in Columbus

Rev Gilbert Courtney was in Columbus on Monday for a pastors meeting with his daughter Betty Jane who visited Mrs Kate Blacksten.

Chauncey Gilbert Courtney Columbus Betty Jane Kate Blacksten

Six Oak Grove girls maintain perfect January attendance

In Green Township at Oak Grove school, six girls kept perfect attendance in January despite sub-zero cold. The one room school is taught by C. W. Ziegler, a local naturalist, and several students traveled long distances daily to reach the school.

LOGAN Oak Grove Green Township Ozone Room C. W.ziegler

Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary Meeting Notice

Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary No 9 to the United Mine Workers meets Wednesday January 31 at 7 30 p m in the Chauncey K of P Hall. Members are urged to attend as important business will be discussed.

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

Visits by CHAUNCEY Glaze Thompson to church towns

District visitor CHAUNCEY Glaze Thompson spent the weekend in Chauncey Greens Run and Millfield speaking at the Church of Christ. He stayed with Rev and Mrs Gilbert Courtney and visited his grandmother Mrs Alice Glancey of Orbiston.

Chauncey Glaze Thompson Columbus Church of Christ Greens Run Millfield Gilbert Courtney Alice Glancey Orbiston

Millfield Church of Christ Ladies Aid to hold all day quilting event

The February meeting of the Ladies Aid Society will be an all-day quilting session on Thursday February 8. The monthly business meeting will be led by Miss Ollie Brookins and the meeting location will be announced later.

Chauncey Ladies Aid Society Millfield Church of Christ Ollie Brookins

Mingus Jr Improves After Self Inflicted Wound Near Chauncey

Chauncey area resident Hiram Mingus Jr 19 son of Reverend and Mrs Hiram Mingus is reported improved after accidentally shooting his right wrist last week He remains hospitalized at Sheltering Arms in Athens Georgia.

Chauncey Hiram Mingus, Jr Hiram Mingus Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens

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