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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1936

Page

8

Gallia County to organize Young Republican Club

Gallia County Republicans collected petitions to form a Young Republican Club in Gallipolis. President Ralph T. Marshall of the Ohio League of Young Republican Clubs is expected to assist. The group will accept men and women aged 18 to 35 with a goal of reaching about one thousand members in the county.

Gallipolis Gallia County Republican Central Committee Young Republican Club Robert Betz John Howell Ralph T. Marshall League of Young Republican Clubs Ohio Rione

Gallia Youths Enter Social Forest Camps

Twenty three Gallia County boys passed examinations for entry into CCC camps on Tuesday. Some traveled from Pomeroy to Portsmouth to begin training while others stayed at Camp Neigs. Recipients include Carson Johnson William Johnson Hayman Kirby William Mullins Eugene Romaine Harold Watson Charles Bush Ross Chevalier Stanley Edington Frank Hill Elmer Litchfield Stanley Donally Guy Kennedy Bruce Burleson Charles W Cochran Alfred Drummond Fremont Edwards Vance DeWitt Lloyd Erwin Paul Morehouse Elmer Pinkerman Elmer Harris Walter Conaway and two Negro boys from Gallipolis.

Gallipolis Gallia County CCC Pomeroy Portamouth Camp Neigs Carson Johnson William Johnson Hayman Kirby William Mullins Eugene Romaine Harold Watson Charles Bush Ross Chevalier Stanley Edington Frank Hill Elmer Litchfield Stanley Donally Bladen Guy Kennedy Bruce Burleson Cheshire Char Jes W. Cochran Alfred Drummond Fremont Edwards Vance DeWitt Eureka Lloyd Erwin Bidwell Paul Morehouse Porter Elmer Pinkerman Crown City Elmer Harris Walter Conaway

Arrange Program for Good Roads Meeting

Gallipolis will host a Good Roads Federation gathering with a fore noon tour and luncheon at Hotel Lafayette. The afternoon program features H W Walter Gallipolis Chamber of Commerce president, Dallas Sullivan Columbus Good Roads Federation, G J Kane Ohio WPA chief engineer, K L Rothermund, J N Doyle Highways, E J Bath Ohio Farm Bureau, A W N Dietrich education, Joe R Thomas Hayesville, Ohio Township Trustees Association, and Col D F Pancoast Federal Bureau of Roads.

Gallipolis Good Roads Federation Hotel Lafayette H. W. Walter Columbus A. WN. Dietrich Joe R. Thomas Hayesville Ohio Township Trustees Association Col D. F. Pancoast Federal Bureau of Roads

Hottest Day Recorded as 106 Degrees in Gallipolis

Weather Observer Edwin McCormick reports Gallia County’s Tuesday tied the season’s high at 106 degrees marking the sixth straight day above 100. WPA engineer HH Hixon notes no heat illness among 626 workers on 27 Gallia County projects.

Gallipolis Edwin McCormick WPA HH. W. Hixon Gallia County

Old Holiday in Gallipolis Marks French Independence Day

A century ago Gallipolis celebrated with tri color flags bands and speeches as July 14 in France mirrored Independence Day here. Immigrant families recalled their national freedom with locally staged observances and poems recited in parental French.

Gallipolis France

New Boat Hubbard Debuts Down The Ohio River

In Gallipolis on its maiden downstream voyage the John W. Hubbard, a Campbell Line tow boat from Pittsburgh, was greeted by boat whistles at 6 10 am with salutes led by the Greenbrier lighthouse tender and Captain Leslie Hill. Charles Arthur supervised boiler salutes at Acme Boiler Shop as the Hubbard headed toward New Orleans.

Gallipolis John W. Hubbard New Campbell Line Pittsburgh U. S Greenbrier Leslie Hill Acme Charles Arthur Hubbard Ohio Mississippi New Orleans

Hospital Admissions and Birth at Holzer Hospital

Stella Dustin of Bidwell entered Holzer Hospital for a broken hip from a home fall. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. EKJ Boutliffe of Rio Grande. New entrants included Eugene Moore age six of Raccoon Island and Mrs Kenneth Moore of Thurman. Mrs Merch Clark Campaign Mrs C V Mulholland Pomeroy and Zell Stitt Middleport returned home Tuesday.

Gallipolis Stella Dustin Bidwell Holzer Hospital EK. J. Boutliffe Rio Grande Eugene Moore An Mra Vernon Moore Raccoon Island Kenneth Moore Thurman Merch Clark Campaign

Newly Married Couple To Live in Gallipolis

Friends serenaded Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Reese at the bride's parents home near Bidwell. They wed in Louis, Kentucky, on July 5. Mrs. Reese works as a secretary in Dr. Lewis Beans office and her husband works at the Gallipolis Motor Company. They plan to reside in Gallipolis. The groom's family home is in Clay Lick, Gallia County.

Gallipolis Floyd Reese Thelma Dabney R. C. Dabney Bidwell Louis, Ky Reese Lewis Bean

Road Work Starts on Chillicothe Road WPA Project

Improvement of the Chillicothe Road began this morning as a WPA project with 15 men under city foreman Fred Hanson. Workers will install a four inch cast iron water main set hydrants and place 30 service taps. Material was received last Friday.

Gallipolis Chillicothe Road Fred Hanson

Crossword Puzzle Clue List Extraction

A compact index of numbered clues listing various crossword entries. Names, places, and terms appear in order with hints like monarch boundary orchid tubers and ego terms for across and down entries. The list includes cryptic style prompts and common crossword vocabulary items.

Aged Woman Josephine Robinson Dies in Gallipolis

Mrs. Josephine Viney Robinson aged 85 a longtime Paint Creek Baptist Church member died at home on Vine Street Gallipolis Her husband H M Robinson retirement barber survives also daughter Cora Holmes granddaughter Altantewart and great granddaughter Joyce Marlene Stewart Funeral at 2 30 Thursday at Paint Creek Church with Rev Reed and burial in Pine Street Cemetery She was a Mutual Aid Society member.

Gallipolis Josephine Viney Robinson Paint Creek Baptist Church Vine St H. M. Robinson Cora Holmes Altantewart Joyce Marlene Stewart Paint Creek Church Reed Pine St Robinson Mutual Aid Society

Arrested Again At Gallia County Court

Eddie Mateer, released on bond last week for shoplifting candy and cigarettes, was jailed again on $500 bond after appearing in Justice Fred Milliser's court for auto theft. He pleaded not guilty to stealing Mrs Roma Stewart's car Monday afternoon.

Gallipolis Eddie Mateer Gallia County Bane Fred Milliser Mateer Roma Stewart

Kanauga Aid Society social planned ice cream supper

The Kanauga Ladies Aid Society met with Mrs. Forrest Fife, held a business session and program, and planned an ice cream supper near the W. F. Deem store for Thursday night with church and community help. Fourteen members attended, plus three visitors from Gallipolis Route and Lancaster.

Gallipolis Siders Lancaster J. C. Johnson Louise Eva Claire Poca W. Va Wilma Smith West Columbia Harry Vickers Herschel West Toledo Charles Roush John Snodgrass Red House Clayton Spencer Portsmouth Ed Vance Oscar Turner Ruth Venz Ironton Carl Oliver Strat William Erwin George Champer

Syracuse Social Notes and Local Club Updates

Syracuse area notes report a Syracuse Wo mens Foreign Missionary Society picnic with forty attendees and guests. several members and relatives are mentioned along with church activities and community events including D of A Lodge, Loyal Helper class, 4-H Club, and church socials. References to visitors, travels, and neighbors appear throughout the column.

Treat Yourself to New Finger Chic Crochet Gloves

Crochet pattern 1175 offers simple mesh gloves with gauntlet cuffs in small, medium, and large sizes. Includes yarn suggestions and stitch illustrations. Send 10 cents to Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept at 82 Eighth Avenue New York for pattern number and your address.

Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept Eighth Avenue New York N. Y

Funeral held for 9 year old Donna Lu Sisson at Millfield Church

Donna Lu Sisson 9 died Friday in Mercy Hospital Columbus. Many relatives attended her service at Millfield Church of Christ conducted by Rev. Miles E. Hoon. Sixteen Sunday School girls served as flower bearers and burial was at Hilltop Cemetery. She is survived by her parents sister and grandparents.

Chauncey Donna Lu William Sisson Millfield Church of Christ Mercy Hospital Columbus Lorena Mae Sisson Charles Robinett

Visit Highlights Chauncey Resident's Family Call

Chauncey William McKnight spent Sunday and Monday at sister Mrs. Co D Southerton’s Sand Ridge home. He is now visiting at Mike Currans’s Chauncey residence.

Chauncey William McKnight Nelsonville Co. D. Southerton Sand Ridge Mike Currans

Chauncey Dannie Shingler undergoes appendicitis operation

Chauncey Dannie Shingler of Parkersburg, a former Chauncey resident and son of Mrs. C. D. Southerton of Sand Ridge, had an appendectomy in Parkersburg on Saturday. Mrs. Southerton, who has been visiting Parkersburg, has returned. CHAUNCEY Ladies' Aid of the M F E Church will meet Thursday July 16 for a picnic dinner at Mrs. V. Ahlbrand's High St residence, replacing the previous Wednesday date. Dr Erna Kiehn of Hamburg, Germany, says stuttering stems from disturbances of the nervous system.

Chauncey Dannie Shingler Parkersburg C. D. Southerton Sand Ridge Southerton Ladies’ Aid M. FE. Church Erna Kiehn Hamburg Germany Laura Athens Cora Campbell Ralph Calloway Everett Cole Glouster Harvey Calloway Mamie Calloway Donald Mills Bill Marrow Columbus A. C. Mills E. R. Murrey Myrtle Mabel Calloway

Chauncey Council Calls Special Meeting for Water Contracts

Chauncey Council will hold a special meeting on Thursday July 16 at 8 p m to arrange securing signed contracts for prospective water users. Readers note visits by Chauncey residents include trips to Florida for two weeks by the Beckleys and Jacksons and guests of former Chauncey resident Griffen.

Chauncey Chauncey Council Florida William Beckley Andrew Jackson Guy Griffen Griffen Claire Love James E. Love Millfield

Loyal Woman's Bible Class Hosts Picnic For Everyman's Class

Chauncey Church of Christ hosts a class picnic at The Athens Fairgrounds Friday evening. Attendees should meet at the church at 6 o'clock.

Chauncey — Loyal Woman's Bible Class Church of Christ Everyman's Bible Athens Fairgrounds

Young Wife Dies in Gallia County Burial Set in Cheshire

Mrs Mildred Marie Herman aged 24 of Silver Run died after funeral services. Burial is planned at Grave Hill Cemetery Cheshire Wednesday. She was wife of Noel Herman and survived by three children, her mother Mrs Margaret Mulford, three sisters and three brothers.

Gallipolis Mildred Marie Herman Silver Run Grave Hill Cemetery Cheshire Noel Herman Margaret Mulford

Divorce support orders issued in two Gallipolis cases

Judge William R. White granted two alimony orders pending divorce trials. Each set the weekly support at 3 dollars and court costs at 50 dollars. Plaintiffs are Canada Eggleton versus George Eggleton and Garnet Daniels versus Gilbert Daniels.

Gallipolis William R. White Canada Eggleton George Eggleton Garnet Daniels Gilbert Daniels

Lima parade bans under 70 in Borrowed Time march

Several hundred people joined Lima's Borrowed Time club downtown parade while no one under 70 was allowed in the line of march.

LIMA U.P

Coolville Community Notes Highlight Meetings and Visits

Coolville hosts a camp meeting led by Dr. Dean C. Dutton from July 31 to August 9. The 4-H Toppers Club plans an ice cream social on July 18 for club funds. Coral Club picnic preceded by local visits. multiple residents travel for family and holiday visits. Community notices include school, church, and travel updates across Athens, Parkersburg, and Mentor areas. score of a local ball game 14 to 12 in Coolville’s favor.

Coolville Dean C. Dutton University of Oklahoma Church Lawn Coral Club Walter Miller Nice'’s Park Athena- Pomeroy Road Everett Fairbanks Gerald Calloway Ohio Bessie Harry Calloway Willoughby Mamie Calloway Myrtle Calloway Athens Calloway Frank Chapman Lewisburg W. Va Blaine Chapman Fetella Watkins Alfred J. W. Kincade A. C. Mills David Prushing Columbus Parkersburg G. T. Mille Alex Morrison Mary Morrison Canaanville Lena Lentz

Taylor Ridge School Group Holds Picnic

The Taylor Ridge Church of Christ hosts a Vacation Bible School with 25 pupils directed by Miss Wilma Piper and assisted by Miss Doras Mulpas and Miss Iris Kempton. An overnight picnic party with teachers and several guests was held at Skinner farm, followed by Sunday visits from local families and travel to Columbus for a hospital appendectomy.

Taylor Ridge Church of Christ Wilma Piper Doras Mulpas Iris Kempton Irene McDowell Donna Graves Margaret Conner Deanville Skinner Farm Joe Chaney Harry Chaney Delmer Athens Mary Wahl Chauncey Church of God George Herbst Hemlock Carl* Palmer John Lewis Marcella Stephenson Donald Buchanan

Past Chiefs Club meeting at Pleasant View Temple Chauncey

The Past Chiefs Club of Chauncey and Pythian Sisters met Tuesday at Pleasant View Temple with Mrs. Arthur Smith hosting. Refreshments were served to attendees including Mrs. Thelma Linscott Marguerite McGee Clara Wallace Lillie Sweeney Bess Cunningham Lizzie Canter Lizzie Harvey and Ruth Smith.

Chauncey Chiefs Club Pleasant View Temple Chauncey, Pythian Sisters Arthur Smith Thelma Linscott Marguerite McGee Clara Wallace Lillie Sweeney Bess Cunningham Lizzie Canter Lizzie Harvey Ruth Smith

House of Shadows Ends In Hopeful Union At Mine

Claire and Pat escape the secret rooms beneath the House of Long Shadows after a hidden jewel hunt. Bob Steele confirms a hidden jewel in the tunnel while Pat and Claire confess love, deciding to marry despite past danger and riches.

Dallas Pat Claire Bob Steele Hannah Nick Mr. Steele Bob Dan Dallas Uncle Lyman

Tapping Noise Sparks Family Mystery at Uncle Lyman's

Claire and Hannah debate a gold mine inheritance as they discuss a tapping noise heard at Uncle Lyman's room. Dan Dallas suggests Susie or Nick investigated, with Baum likely spurring the effort as the party arrived unexpectedly.

Claire Uncle Lyman Susie Nick

Bird blamed for house fire in Columbus claim

Columbus firemen insisted a bird started a residence fire by carrying a lighted cigarette into its nest under the eaves of a roof.

Columbus U.P

Budget Hearing Scheduled for Ames Bern Rural Board of Education

On July 18, 1936 at 2 pm at the clerk's office in Amesville, a public hearing will be held on the budget prepared by the Ames Bern Rural Board of Education for the coming fiscal year beginning January 1. ETHELLE STRODE, Clerk.

Amesville Ames-Bern Rural Board of Education Athens County

Rome Township Tax Budget Seeable for Inspection

Copies of the Rome Township tax budget in tentative form are with the Clerk and open for inspection. A public hearing is set for 10 a.m. August 1, 1936 at the Clerk's home. W. B. Spear Clerk.

Rome Township W. B. Spear

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Gallia O. A. Vernholt Raymond Allison Woodrow Brothers Wayne Booth Fred Wheeler Ted Tanner West Point Head of the Catholic Church South America Venus DE Milo Kanauga Aid Society Syracuse Social Notes Syracuse Syracuse Women's Foreign Missionary Society W. J. Lawrence Bertha Lawrence Youngstown J. B. Carleton Fred Shumway John Scott J. L. Blair Lower Gerald Arnold Hartford C. L. Arnold Henry Zeiher Herbert Grace Winebrenner Edna Edwards Charleston Thomas Edwards Ella Willams Martha Echols Washington Dp. Co Eleanor Karr Olivier Rollins Margaret Lawrence Bertha Covington Mabel Hurd Wanda Potts Go-Getters Asbury M. E. Church Carl Weese Helen Leibrand Syracuse 4-H Russia Brazil The United States Canada Millfield Church Donna Lu Sisson Plains Plains M. EB Naomi Bible Class Dover Mabel Smith Effie Harley Old Man's Cave Coolville News Buster Crabbers Flash Gordon Ohio Theatre House OF Shadows Nard Jones the Messenger Helena Derrik Sandra Leigh Lyman Ethelle Strode Ldsmobile Oldsmobile Fisher General Motors Neral Motors McFarland Chevrolet N. Court St Mac Chevrolet Fayette St Nelsonville, O
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