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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1940

Page

6

Gallipolis Residents Invited to Adopt British War Refugees

Miss Dorothy Roadarmour of Gallipolis announces a national drive by the British Federation of University Women to place several hundred refugee children ages five to 16 with American families during the European war. Applications proceed under the British immigration quota with affidavits of support and full immigration compliance. Details on ship schedules will not be announced in advance.

Gallipolis Dorothy Road Armour American Association of University Women Miss Roadarmour British Federation of University Women American Association

Gallia Farmer Harvests Huge Wheat Crop

J B Rice owner of part of the old Watson farm harvested 185 bushels of wheat from five acres in Gallia County. The yield of 37 bushels per acre sets a local record. Clyde Elliott of Lincoln Park Northup grows Irish Cob potatoes on a fertilized hillside and expects 75 to 90 sacks of 100 pounds from one acre.

Gallipolis J. B. Rice Watson Farm Watson Grove Cheshire Bottoms Clyde Elliott Lincoln Park Northup

Gatewood Reopened by Mrs McIntyre in Gallipolis

Mrs Maybelle Small MelIntyre returns from New York to spend a third summer at Gatewood in Gallipolis. She visits Mound Hill Cemetery with niece Josephine Mullineaux before returning to the dream home built by her late husband Oscar Odd MelIntyre. Nimble Jr. the Boston bull pup joins the family entourage as lampposts in Shenandoah, Georgia are dressed with daily watered flowers.

Gallipolis Gatewood Oscar Odd MelIntyre Maybelle Small MelIntyre New York Josephine Mullineaux Fred Bartsch New York City Mound Hill Cemetery Nimble Jr McIntyre Gettysburg

Gallipolis Social Notes Highlight Local Gatherings

Mrs. F A Noron was surprised with a birthday dinner planned by her sister Miss Letitia Mills. Luncheon bridge for six tables hosted by Mrs. L C Cowden Mrs Wayne Sams Mrs Fred Plymale and Mrs Harry Maddy at the Sanns home. Other visits include the Richards family from Rio Grande with Dan Alban near Jackson and summer resident J S Porter Jr of LaGrange Ky visiting Athens with the Shannons. Ada Rosener staying with Anna Ralston in Cheshire and Henrietta Cherrington home from Ohio State University.

L. C. Cowden Wayne Sams Fred Plymale Harry Maddy Sanns Ruth Richards W. H. Walker Dickey Emma Richards Hannah Bower Rio Grande Dan Alban Jackson J. S. Porter, Jr LaGrange Gallipolis I. V. Shannon Charles Athens Ada Rosener Anna Ralston Cheshire Henrietta Cherrington Ohio State University

Bradbury Social and Brief Personal Notes

Mr and Mrs James Clifford of Middleport hosted friends Thursday. Miss Virginia Russell of Columbus visited her parents Mr and Mrs Griff Russell. Miss Glenna Carsey stayed with Eva Whaley at Cherry Ridge. Dr Herald Jones of Indiana and Miss Marie Wilde of Columbus were guests of Mr and Mrs J P Miller. Mrs Mabel Darian of West Virginia visited her sister Mrs W H Horden. George Moore Jr was injured at work in Antiquity. Juanita Johnson returned to Columbus after visiting here with Mr and Mrs William Johnson.

Bradbury James Clifford Middleport B. H. Bailey Virginia Russell Columbus Griff Russell Glenna Carsey Eva Whaley Cherry Ridge Herald Jones Indiana Marie Wilde J. P. Miller Mabel Darian West Virginia W. H. Horden George Moore, Jr Antiquity Juanita Johnson William Johnson

Spiders Not Insects Highlight Eight-Leg Difference

The note explains that spiders are arachnids with eight legs, unlike insects which have six. It emphasizes the distinction between the two groups for basic biology understanding.

Gallia Convict Girl Florence Sheline Still Missing After One Year

One year after Florence Sheline fled from Marysville Women's Reformatory Gallia County officers report no sign of her. Velma West and Mary Ellen Richards were recaptured. West has a life sentence for murder and Richards a ten to twenty five year term for robbery. Virginia Brandy likely to be released on her twenty first birthday.

Gallipolis Florence Sheline Women’s Reformatory Marysville Miss Sheline Velma West Virginia Brandy Mary Ellen Richards West Miss Richards Girls’ Industrial School Texas

Hiram Grover Funeral Held Sunday At Addison Church

Funeral services for Hiram E. Grover 69 veteran magistrate and retired blacksmith were set for Sunday at 2 PM at Addison Baptist Church. He died suddenly Wednesday night at his home yard. Survived by wife Mary E Rose, grandson Leverett Delaney, two brothers Yale and Charles Grover, sister Mrs Alice Davis and grandchildren including Leverett Delaney and Mrs F F Simmons. Interment Reynolds Cemetery.

Gallipolis Addison Baptist Church Hiram E. Grover Addison Mary E. Rose Leverett Delaney F. F. Simmons Charles Grover Vinton Yale Grover Marion Alice Davis Danville Reynolds Cemetery

Dundas News Notes Highlights Weekend Visits

Mr and Mrs Homer Smathers and daughter Louise visited in Wilkesville Sunday evening. William Trimmer and family from Cortez Florida are visiting relatives in the area. Hazel Easterling of Wellston visited her mother and Dorothy Easterling accompanied her home. Several residents including Dorsey Charles Clyde Collins and families from Williamston West Virginia and Oreton visited the Eberts. Porter Waldron and Frances Collins of Columbus spent time with the Eberts. Leonard Hayes of Harlan Kentucky is visiting. The P T A meeting last night featured music and a talk by William Trimmer.

Hazel Easterling Wellston Dorothy Easterling Dorsey Charles Clyde Collins Williamston W. Va Harry Eberts Oreton David Eberts Porter Wesley Waldron Frances Collins Columbus Dave Eberts Leonard Hayes Harlan, Ky

The LUNAR Transit Forecast for This Day

The lunar transits for this day are read as adverse and conflicting. Pleasant pastimes and social functions appear, but there is a risk of overindulgence and extravagance. Private relations and finances may show duplicity and sharp practices. Those with birthdays may enjoy sociability but tend to overspend. A disciplined approach is advised.

Three Gallipolis Airport Students Fly Solo

Instructor Rus sell Kerr announced three more solos at Gallipolis airport Walter Presley Brown Raymond A Mitchell and John Saxton Jones completed solo flights Murray Franklin Gleason was the first to go aloft alone The other three achieved solos on Wednesday.

Gallipolis Russell Kerr Walter Presley Brown Raymond A. Mitchell John Saxton Jones Murray Franklin Gleason

Trimble Methodist Ladies Aid and 4 H Club Meet

Glouster notes report the Trimble Methodist Church Ladies Aid Society meeting with Mrs John Wolfe as hostess. Edith Vaughn assisted, a music reading program followed by business and social. Prizes went to Helen Willeke and Merle Danford. handkerchief gifts to Nora Easler and Carrie Law. Hollister Hustlers 4 H Club met July 17 at the school house where Ross Wright spoke on sewing garments for refugee children.

Ladies Aid Society Trimble Methodist Church John Wolfe Edith Vaughn Helen Willeke Merle Danford Nora Easler Carrie Law Hollister Hustlers Ross Wright Athens County

Brooks announce birth of daughter Janet July 15

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Brooks and Marguerite Slater announce the birth of their daughter Janet, seven pounds, born July 15. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Slater of Guysville and Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Brooks of Glouster.

Lawrence Brooks Marguerite Slater Janet Lewis Slater Guysville Isaac Brooks Glouster

Hollister A B Church Sunday School Class Meeting

Doreas Sunday School class of Hollister A B Church met Wednesday evening at Mrs. Maggie Adams home. Eleven members and four guests attended. Refreshments included homemade ice cream cake and coolade. The mystery box prize went to Mrs. Sarah E. Mitchell. One new member named Mrs. Dudley was added.

Doreas HollIster A. B. Church Maggie Adams Ann Rowland Sarah E. Mitchell Dudley

Local residents visit guests and trips noted

Mrs Rose Storts of Hemlock visits Dr and Mrs E E Le Fever. Mrs Barbara Kerr Paulding and Miss Mary Kerr Cleveland depart after a week with Miss Merle Danford. Danford visits Columbus and Mr and Mrs William Stephenson host. Other locals host visitors from Steubenville, Trimble, and Michigan while Gardner family travels to Crown Point New Mexico.

Rose Storts Hemlock E. E. le Barbara Kerr Paulding Mary Kerr Cleveland Merle Danford Miss Danford Columbus Arthur Harrison Ann Schmidt Jack Thomas William Stephenson Gordon Harris Roger Kittle Middleport John Shumway Clarence Huddy Steubenville River Rouge Mich Charles Stephenson Trimble Michigan N. S. Gardner Crown Point New Mexico Mr. Gardner Leslie Gardner Homer Township

Miners Asked to Register for Ohio Coal Foundation Exhibit

Registration for workers to help build the Ohio Coal Foundation exhibit at the State Fair is set for Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Glouster State Bank on High Street. Corning men are urged to sign up with William Brock or Danny Moore. Last year labor was provided by Hocking Field miners who also housed and fed volunteers. Construction is planned to start by August 1, with a crew of 15 needed from start to finish.

Glouster Ohio Coal Foundation Glouster State Bank High St Corning Congo William Brock Danny Moore Hocking

Local church classes enjoy lakeside outing

Among local pic nickers on Thursday were the Progressive and Co-Workers Classes of the Church of Christ who enjoyed an afternoon at Lake Hope Zaleski and the Orpha Class of the Methodist Church went to the park in Pennsville for their outing.

Glouster Church of Christ Lake Hope Zaleski Methodist Church Pennsville

Eagles Aerie 1034 to Attend A H Chute Funeral

Jacksonville members of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 1034 are asked to meet at the aerie hall at 12 30 Saturday to attend the funeral service for A H Chute in Glouster. Members with cars are urged to bring them.

Glouster Order of Eagles Aerie Jacksonville Aerie Hall A. H. Chute

Services in Glouster Churches Announced

Glouster this week reveals church schedules with Rev. F. G. Boroff leading the Methodist Quarterly Conference on Thursday July 25. Topics include Jesus Shares His Experience of God and My Heart Is Fixed. Sunday School at 9 30 with John S. Blower. Bible School at 9. Morning and evening services set for 7 30.

Church of Christ Bible School M. M. Martin C. E. Societies Epworth League

Trimble Couple Welcomes New Son This Thursday

Mr and Mrs Rich ard Skinner of Trimble announce the birth of a son on Thursday. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Ben Skinner of Trimble.

Glouster Richard Skinner Trimble Ben Skinner

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