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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1936

Page

8

Gallia County OKs 62 Miles For State Hwy Additions

Final papers signed to add 62 miles of Gallia County roads to the state highway system after a board meeting. Commissioners pledged WPA work in the county but cannot fund surface materials until obligations under relief agreements are clear. Trucks and graders cost 200 dollars daily. funds limited surfacing of other highways.

Gallipolis Gallia E. C. Johnson Davis Jerry Grover

Aged Widow Dies in Gallia County Home

Gallipolis reports the death of Mrs. Mary Spear 86 widow of William Spear from a sudden intestinal illness at Patriot Sunday. She left 13 children eight survive Everett Ernest William E Ezra Spear of Gallipolis and Ola Flora Emory Frank Spear at home. Funeral at home by Rev C W Frye with burial at Pine Street Cemetery.

Gallipolis Mary Spear William Spear Patriot Everett Ernest William E Ezra Spear Ola Flora Emory Frank Spear C. W. Frye Pine St

Sale of meat market equipment goes to mother in trust sale

In Gallia County Mollie North bid in the G L North meat market assets for 450. After subtracting 56.17 court costs and honoring a claimed 1200 first lien, 413.53 was ordered paid to Mollie North.

Gallipolis G. L. North H. C. Johnston Mollie North

Mayflower Brewster Reunion Planned in Gallia County

Miss Leonette Milhon will host the second annual Mayflower descendants reunion in Rio Grande Gallia County on Sunday July 12. Judge Cecil J Randall will be toastmaster with a program including talks on the Brewster Pilgrim ancestors and Northward origins.

Dorothy Randall Brooks Rio Grande Brooks Rio Grande College Miss Milhon Ohio Mayflower Society Cecil J. Randall Columbus A. Ringer Leesburg Ohio Frank H. Randall Dennison Marjorie Rife Good Hope Marjorie Priest Ted Ringer Frankfort

Cupid Busy Grants Four Wedding Licenses in Gallipolis

Four marriage licenses were issued in Gallipolis over the weekend despite the courthouse offices closing. John M. Minor, 33, a Galion electrician, wed Mariana Brumfield, 19, with her mother Mamie Brumfield’s consent. Don Haskins, 24, a salesman, and Frances Virginia Jones, 21, WPA projects supervisor, both of Gallipolis, married with consent from their families. John Baird, 27, a London farmer, wed Lillie Lindsay, 21, of Gallipolis. Irvin Tate, a West Virginia native, married Ruby Burns, also a West Virginia native.

Gallipolis Dan Cupid J. 8S. Clark John M. Minor Galion Electrician Mariana Brumfield Mamie Brumfield Don Haskins W. G. Haskins Frances Virginia Jones WPA Howard Jones John Baird London Ohio Lillie Lindsay James Lindsay Irvin Tate Ruby Burns West Virginia

Former Gallia County resident killed in Charleston train incident

James M. Scott, 38, formerly of Cheshire Gallia County, died after being struck by a freight train in Charleston West Virginia. He leaves a daughter Carolyn Mae and eight siblings including Arthur and Henry Scott of Cheshire and Mrs Ada Pierce of Houston Texas.

Gallipolis James M. Scott Hollis Scott Charleston W. Va Cheshire Carolyn Mae Arthur Henry Scott Michael Ada Pierce Houston Texas Lorenzo Middleport Ella Rife Mary Eastbrook Columbus Irene Rife

Miles divorce suit seeks alimony and child custody

Mona Miles files for divorce from Shirley Miles charging gross neglect and extreme cruelty. She also seeks alimony and custody of a minor child. Judge W R White grants an injunction to prevent sale of the Miles property.

Gallipolis Mona Miles Shirley Miles W. R. White Miles

Eleven Fined In City Court

Gallipolis jail weekend arrests led to about 100 dollars in fines and costs. Woodrow Higgins paid five dollars, Roy Peppers fifteen, Carl Young fifteen for intoxication and resisting arrest. Ten others faced ten dollars each for intoxication. Judge Stormont reported 167.40 dollars collected in July to date.

Gallipolis A. J. Stormont Woodrow Higgins Roy Peppers Carl Young Harry Harrison Richard Scarberry Cecil Rathburn Mat Williams Charles Cochran Everett

Rain returns with hail after drought in Gallipolis

A heavy Sunday midnight rain and hail brought relief after two months of drought, with no damage reported from the hail. In Gallipolis, Verne Brown was injured at Washington school while clearing brush for the National Youth Administration, suffering a foot wound from a misplaced axe. He resides on Neighborhood Road.

Gallia Gallipolis Charles Scarberry Fred Millison Brumfield & Thomas Verne Brown National Youth Administration Washington School

Clarence Casey Hosts Holiday Gatherings at 49 Spruce St

Gallipolis notes describe Mr and Mrs Clarence Casey entertaining over the holiday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Albertus Roush and Miss Edna Roush of Addison, Mr and Mrs Howard Walker and children, and Miss Anna Roush of Akron.

Gallipolis Clarence Casey Spruce St Albertus Roush Edna Roush Addison Howard Walker Anna Roush Akron

Electric Auto-Lite announces 60 percent share in auto lighting

Toledo based Electric Auto-Lite Company says it will observe its silver anniversary this year and now produces 60 percent of motor car manufacturers lighting and ignition equipment. The firm operates units in 16 cities.

Toledo

Tokyo revolt officers sentenced to death in Feb 26 case

Tokyo reports sixteen army officers and one civilian were sentenced to death for their role in the February 26 rebellion, with five officers given life imprisonment. The verdicts were handed down as the government sought to quell the crisis and restore order.

Tokyo U.P

Mystery in the Mountain House Ends With Suspected Fatality

The scene shifts to a damaged yard and a hidden hole as Eb’s abrupt disappearance haunts Claire and friends. A distant thud of thunder, root troubles under the house, and blood on a cap raise suspicion of a deadly incident near the old cabin, Hannah reporting a body found in the aspens.

Pat Dan Dan Dallas Susie Claire Hannah

July Meeting of Married People's Co op Class Held

Chauncey Greens Run Church of Christ hosts July gathering for the Co op Class a group of young married members. Mrs Myrtle Olbers led the business meeting with devotions by Mrs Verna Swartz and social hour by Mrs Eileen Leake. Plans were made for the annual class picnic at Nice's on July 29. A softball team was organized with Oren Justice as coach and manager. first game set for July 9 at 5 30 pm at the Chauncey playground. Luncheon served to class members and guests including Rev Gilbert Courtney and several couples.

Chauncey Greens Run Church of Christ David Swartz Myrtle Olbers Verna Swartz Eileen Leake Nice’s Oren Justice Chauncey Playground William Dalton Ray Leake Elmer Davis Emmett Olbers Charles Cordray Harold Blower Dave Swartz Virgil Fierbaugh Gilbert Courtney Ernest Cartwright Nyle Cannon

Chauncey Bible Class Meets at Mrs Johnson Home

The Loyal Womans Bible Class of Chauncey Church of Christ plans a Wednesday afternoon meeting at the home of Mrs Alice Johnson. Assisting hostesses are Mrs Kate Johnson and Mrs Marcia Johnson with Mrs John Shafer leading the program.

Chauncey Loyal Womans Chauncey Church of Christ Alice Johnson Kate Johnson Marcia Johnson John Shafer

Relative guests at Chauncey Fourth of July visit

Mr and Mrs Andrew Simpkins and Clifford Shafer visited Chauncey in Crookaville over the Fourth of July holiday.

Chauncey Andrew Simpkins Clifford Shafer Crookaville

Election of Officers for White Ash Mine Local 3863

At the meeting of Local No. 3863 White Ash Mine Bailey Run Chauncey on Friday officers were elected for the ensuing year. President John Eyre vice president Lawerence Bowen Secretary Wilbur Grand staff treasurer Granville Green Mine committee Arthur Bruce Sam Baker Marion Mullins Burial committee Lek Wilson Clyde Walton John Baker Auditing committee Jake Katzenbach Sam Baker John Mullins Check weighman Granville Green.

Chauncey White Ash Bailey Run John Eyre Lawerence Bowen Wilbur Grandstaff Granville Green Arthur Bruce Sam Baker Marion Mullins Lek Wilson Clyde Walton John Baker Jake Katzenbach John Mullins

Chauncey Social Roundup Guests and Visits Over Fourth

Chauncey residents hosted and visited relatives over the Fourth. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ferrel and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ferrel of Pontiac Mich were guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Ferrel and Miss Helen Ferrel returned from Pontiac. Fred Ferrel planned an extended visit and will visit Shivers near Nelsonville. Fred Ferrel and party left for Pontiac Sunday. Fred Leake Harold Blower Emmett Olbers Rev Gilbert Courtney and Charles Harvey went fishing on Muskingum River Tuesday. Mr and Mrs George Burton Chauncey entertained with a Fourth chicken dinner honoring Ted Coen and daughter Delores Athens and Mrs Maggie Campbell Chauncey.

Chauncey Walter Ferrel Fred Ferrel Pontiac Mich J. O. Ferrel Helen Ferrel Shivers Nelsonville Joe Civille Fred Leake Harold Blower Emmett Olbers Gilbert Courtney Charles Harvey Muskingum River Burtons George Burton Ted Coen Delores Athens Maggie Campbell

Street Lighting Project for Glouster Approved at Council Meeting

Glouster council approved a street lighting plan for Route 13 funding up to 850 dollars. The Board of Public Affairs will install eight more lighting standards to complete the system, funded by donations.

Glouster Board of Public Affairs Route 13 Sunday Creek High 81 State Highway Department Mound Hill Fred Heck

Fourth of July at Buckeye Lake District Gatherings

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Darling and two daughters travel with Mr. and Mrs. John Darling and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. John Gayton and children, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gayton, Mr. and Mrs. George Turley and son, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Darling to Buckeye Lake. Week-end guests include Mr. and Mrs. Blirtcher and four children from Springfield, plus Montie Turley, Phyllis and Patty Gayton, and Fred Darling of Columbus.

John Gayton Phyllis Patty Fred Darling Columbus

Miss Ech stenkamper and Miss Dean Visit Toledo Friends

Miss Marie Ech stenkamper of Columbus and her friend Miss Bertha Dean left Sunday to visit friends in Toledo for a few days with her parents Mr and Mrs William Ech stenkamper spending part of their vacation in the city.

Glouster Marie Echstenkamper Columbus William Echstenkamper Bertha Dean Toledo

Birthday party marks Ellen Parrish’s 100th year

Mrs. L. C. Dodson her son Howard and E. F. Selix attended a birthday party in Sharon Noble County Monday for Mrs. Ellen Parrish who observed her 100th birthday. The aged lady enjoys good health and welcomed the many friends who attended.

Glouster L. C. Dodson Howard E. F. Selix Sharon Noble County Ellen Parrish

Antle Family Welcomes 11-Pound Cecil Robert

Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Antle of Crescent Ridge are parents to an 11 pound son named Cecil Robert born Monday. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. John Antle and Mrs. Lawrence Myers.

Glouster Cecil Antle Crescent Ridge Cecil Robert John Antle Lawrence Myers Hooper Ridge

Mrs Archie Viney 20 Dies Near Barlow

Funeral services for Mrs. Archie Viney colored aged 20 will be held this afternoon at 8 in a church east of Barlow with burial in the adjacent cemetery. She died Saturday afternoon at her mother’s home near Barlow after childbirth three weeks ago and was brought from her city home by ambulance.

Glouster Archie Viney Barlow Achieinig Viney

Campbell Family Visit in Corning

Mr and Mrs Albert Campbell and daughter Josephine visited Mr and Mrs Bert Penrod in Corning Sunday.

Jacksonville Albert Campbell Josephine Bert Penrod Corning

Council to Open Bid for Toledo Sewer and Sidewalk Bond

A meeting is likely tonight to receive the sole bid from Bliss Bowman and Co of Toledo for the $8,000 sewer and sidewalk bond issues. The bid will be opened at the council meeting.

Bliss, Bowman & Co Toledo Wifl

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