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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1943

Page

9

Death of Former Gallipolis Police Chief John Fraley

John E. Fraley aged 66 former Gallipolis police chief died at Holzer Hospital from coronary thrombosis after a December heart attack. Survived by wife Allie Stevers and son Loren, with sister J W Bostick ill in Columbus. Funeral Friday at 2 pm at 1156 Second Avenue conducted by Rev W Scott Westerman. Burial in Ridgelawn Cemetery Mercer.

Gallipolis John E. Fraley Holzer Hospital Fraley George A Mary Bickel Fraley Crown City Lodge of Masons Woodmen Second Avenue W. Scott Westerman Ridgelawn Cemetery Mercer

Fraley Relative Led Masonic Funeral Service

Ville by F. L. Stevers, a nephew of Mrs. Fraley, under the auspices of the Masonic organization. Pallbearers are to be: M. M. Drummond, Harry K. Mills, Sr., C. M. Kerr, Lavere Lovett, Leslie Boggs, and E. E. Caldwell.

Ville F. L. Stevers Fraley Masonic Organization M. M. Drummond Harry K. Mills, Sr C. M. Kerr Lavere Lovett Leslie Boggs E. E. Caldwell

New Patients Arrive at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis

New patients at Holzer Hospital include Robert Burt a four month old, Miss Clara Stringfellow, Geraldine Bush eight, Carl E. Lynch, Mrs Clayton McClaskey, Sherley Fisher, Mrs Thomas Mustar and Mrs Homer Fillinger among others. Discharges include Clifton Durfee Eddie Kitchens Mrs Walter Lane and others.

Gallipolis Holzer Hospital Robert Burt Harold Burt Jackson R.D Clara Stringfellow Gallia R.D Geraldine Bush Maggie Bush Carl E. Lynch Pleasant

Columbus Electrician Dies After Fall at Hobson Yard

William Barber, about 50, a Columbus resident and electrician for the New York Central, died at Holzer Hospital Tuesday evening from injuries after a fall from a post while adjusting wires in the Hobson railway yards. He suffered a fractured skull.

Gallipolis William Barber Columbus Holzer Hospital Hobson Railway Barber Yor Central

Katherine Haller to Wed Robert Fankhauser in Athens

Miss Katherine Haller of Athens sister to Mrs. R. D. Thomas will marry Robert Fankhauser of Parkersburg and Washington D C in a Sunday afternoon ceremony at the First Methodist Church Athens. Dr Coulter and Rev Brown will officiate with Miss Susan Blair as bridesmaid and Dr Thomas as best man. Mrs William Danner and companions plan a trip to Green Cove Springs Fla to visit her son in the Navy and seek work for two weeks.

Gallipolis Katherine Haller Athens R. D. Thomas Robert Fankhauser Parkersburg Washington, D. C First Methodist Church of Cc. M. Coulter North Broadway Methodist Church Columbus Edwin A. Brown Susan Blair Thomas William Danner Betty Hoffner Janet Hecox Pomeroy Green Cove Springs Fla Danner William L U. S. Navy Lee Field

Saunders Hosts Sandfork Missionary Society Meeting

Mrs. Henrietta Saunders hosted a Sandfork Missionary Society gathering with ten members and guests in attendance. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 1 at Mrs. Aldeth Wood’s home.

Henrietta Saunders Sandfork Missionary Society Aldeth Wood

Downtown Gallipolis Stores to Close Monday

Gallipolis downtown stores will be closed Monday as a religious patriotic service is held in the Public Square Sunday night at 9 o'clock conducted by the Judson Bible Class, announced Wednesday.

Gallipolis Public Square Judson Bible Class

Purchase Property On Second Avenue

Gallipolis residents Evan J. Davis and Jennie Bolar have bought a Second Avenue lot above Sycamore from Frank and Virgie Pierotti. The two story frame house sits on the property that adjoins the Barlow addition. Warner Craft, son of Gallipolis residents, has received a medical discharge from the U S Navy after service at Key West Florida with hospital time. Edna Ward of G C Murphy Company takes a vacation to visit relatives in Huntington and Charleston. Dr W L Brown and daughter Lynn return from Cadiz where guests of his parents. Melba Baker, recently enlisted as an army nurse, reported to Fort Hayes in Columbus for assignment.

Gallipolis Evan J. Davis Jennie Bolar Perry Township Frank Virgie Pierotti Second Avenue Sycamore Barlow H. G. Brown Melba Baker Fort Hayes Columbus

Local friends receive Miss Mills address at Bronx Naval School

Miss Mildred Elizabeth Mills A S Regiment 9 Building A Apartment 1A Naval Training School WR Bronx is the address provided for correspondence.

Gallipolis Mildred Elizabeth Mills A. S Miss Mills A. S. Regiment 9 Naval Training School Bronx

Middleport Girl Dies in Gallipolis

Flora Maxine McKinney 17 of Middleport died at 2 30 p m Tuesday after being brought to Holzer Hospital Monday night in the Rawlings Coates ambulance She was daughter of Kern McKinney a railway fireman and granddaughter of Sam Little of near Middleport Funeral services were held Thursday at 2 p m at Silver Run Church Burial will be in Gravel Hill Cemetery

Gallipolis Flora Maxine McKinney Middleport Holzer Hospital Rawlings- Coates Kermit McKinney Sam Little Silver Run Church Gravel Hill Cemetery

Funeral for Mrs Susan Montgomery at Good Hope Church

Funeral services were held at 2 p m at Good Hope Church Guyan Township for Mrs Susan Montgomery 74 who died Tuesday night at her Polkadotte home Burial followed in the church cemetery She was a daughter of John and Rachel Watson wife of William Monroe Montgomery Survived by five sons and one daughter The three children living in Gallia County are John Montgomery Gallipolis Mrs Rachel Waugh land Clifford Crown City

Gallipolis Good Hope Church Guyan Township Susan Montgomery Polkadotte John Rachel Sowards Watson William Monroe Montgomery Gallia County John Montgomery Rachel Waughland Clifford Crown City

Swisher Couple Granted Marriage License in Gallipolis

A marriage license was issued Tuesday to Curtis Swisher 64 a retired mail carrier of Cheshire and Anna Mae Swisher 60 of Evergreen. The will of Eleonor N Carnes deceased wife of H A Carnes of Gallipolis has been offered to probate.

Gallipolis Curtis Swisher Cheshire Anna Mae Swisher Evergreen Eleanor N. Carnes H. A. Carnes

Hemlock Sewing Club Retires with Vada Paulsen Thursday Evening

Mrs Karl Brickles of Tennessee was called home at the death of her grandfather Will Logan. Burial occurred at Cherry Ridge Cemetery Sunday afternoon. Dale Well and Wyatt of Parkersburg were weekend guests of Richard Reeder. Story Stockton visited Standford Stockton. Harold Heilman of Camp Yell California on a 10 day furlough visited his parents and wife and son. A series of gatherings included Mr and Mrs Alba Midkiff and others at Norman Phellman’s, and more relatives from East Liverpool and Middleport attended.

Five Local Men Pass Physical Examinations in Gallipolis

Five men from Gallipolis passed their physical examinations Friday in Mounting ton and become eligible to enter the armed forces of the United States. The group includes Leroy Robert Mitchell, Darna Junior Fields, Lele Frederick Fields, James Green, and Charles Franklin Willems.

Gallipolis Monteington United States Leroy Robert Mitchell Darna Junior Fields Lele Frederick Fields James Grenn Charles Franklin Willems

Funeral service for Mrs Emma Wavidton set in Point

Funeral 6 pm for Mrs Emma Wavidton who died at her home in Point. The service will be held at 3 o'clock at the church.

Gallipolis Emma Wavidton Point

Social Guests At The Midkitt and Romine Homes

The text lists guests at various homes including Mr. and Mrs. Bert Midkitt Mrs Zita Midkitt and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Romine along with Gene Kenneth Romine and Clay Byron visiting Friday and Wednesday events.

Mie Zita Midkitt Bert. Ih Gene Kenneth Romine Wei Myr Charles Romine Clay Bryon Mine Deport Zit Miitt

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