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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1940

Page

10

Gallia County school census signals decline and new kindergarten plan

Gallia County records show 3 231 youths in Gallipolis schools with a drop from prior totals. Superintendent Higaine cites 61 kindergarten age children and suggests adding a kindergarten program. reports include federal meal revenue and garden projects as part of district efforts. Funeral services held for James Gordon Hughes of Sardis with burial in Meigs County.

Gallipolis Tenaol Ric Margaret Noel Hindergarten Ell- Ebley EE. Keine Faeals Wiegaton Hiigaine East Galipaie WP Finer Gallipolie Rio Grande Tames Gorton Hughes Sardis Onin Toe James Miller Thie City Enteminger Yam Meigs County Cemet I

Minor Accident In Gallipolis Hospitalizes Five

Gallipolis reports Mrs Raymond Delong John Clark Colum an and Mrs Clara Delong were hospitalized Saturday after a car left the highway. None were seriously injured. In another note nine year old Jack Harrison of East Jack Friday due to fighting at school remains in Fleet Hospital with expected discharge.

Gallipolis Raymond Delong John Clark Columan Clara Delong Kitts Tin Saurday Ad. Ing Kaanga Jack Harrison Jack Ftehool Ils Fleet Hospital

4 H Conference Attendance Falls Amid Weather

Weather disrupted the 4 H Conference with lower turnout and plans for a fireworks display. The program, chaired by Miss Ruth Bennington and Mr. Smoot, featured noon intermission basket set pieces and a patriotic display, with evening events and a river-levee stadium sequence.

Uth Rhein Ehareia Coouterce River Levee Cea Roup Ruth Bennington Holer Howphal Setur Timchusion George Goodrich Coakeren Gallipoli Walter I Hart

Funeral Held For Wendell H Evans at Centerville Church

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at Centerville Methodist Church for Wendell H Evans. He was born in Centerville to Tate Me and Mrs David Evans and was educated at Rio Grande College and Ohio University. Evans worked in a Columbus bank and later at a rental collection agency in Columbus. He was the last of his father's children, following the deaths of a brother and sister.

Centerville Methodist Church Wendell H Village Hill Evans Centerville Tate Me David Evans Rio Grande College Ohio University Columbus Bank Inter Vinton Columbus M Slater

Loganites See Bombers En Route to England

A Detroit radio broadcast reported that 18 bombing planes passed over Logan last week and were flown from Canada to England for Allied use. The broadcast noted 25 bombers in the squadron and said this was the first consignment sighted by many Logan residents.

Logan Detroit Canada England

Fairfield County Agent Supports 4 H Club Program

Logan Harothayer, county extension agent, aided the 4 H Club conference at Logan High School. He is district chairman of 4 H Club activity for the American Legion and hopes the local post will support sending club members to a summer gathering. The plan will be presented at the next Logan Post meeting.

Smoot Jai Rakednington Fey Miss Logan — Harothayer Fakefield County Logan Logan High School American Legion Wit Logan Post

Clement Keyes Dies Sunday Afterness

Logan reports death of Clement R Keyes age 37 at 5:05 p.m. Sunday after months of illness. He moved from Zanesville 22 years ago to work at the roundhouse here and recently retired due to health. He was a member of Lafayette Lodge of Masons and is survived by wife Mabel Keyes and three children Mrs John Wetherill Dee Jumbus Thelma Keyes and Russell Keyes. The son arrived home Sunday morning. Funeral arrangements pending.

Logan Clement R. Keyes Sty Ben Mr. Keyes Zanesville Roundhouse Lafayette Lodge of Masons Mabel Keyes John Wetherill Dee Jumbus Huntington Nan Deardorff Mra H.C. Deardorff Atbuckie W.va FP. Miller Howard Neal Som Yo Cincinnat Homer C. Brown Columbus Yon. Hayward Jerry Brown Petie Port Man Jimpie Albany, N

Legion baseball committee meeting delayed to this evening

The Logan American Legion baseball committee meeting scheduled for Friday evening is postponed to this evening at 7 o'clock. Attending members include G. Barr, Walter A. Leonard, Sam C. Buchanan, and Clinton Webb.

Washington Township oil wells are plugged

Preston Oil Co. is plugging abandoned wells in Washington Township. Wells on the Kenny Rheinseheld farm and the William Thrush farm are included. Many wells in the field have produced for about 20 years.

LOGAN Washington Township Preston Oil Co Union Furnace Kenny Rheinseheld William Thrush Thisield

Shawnee Defeats Logan Mingos in Sunday Game

Shawnee won 13 to 2 over the Logan Mingos Sunday afternoon. Roy Marshall started for Logan then Bill Spence relieved him. Dick Brandt doubled, Webb hit a double with a run, Peck Mowery added the other local run. Funeral rites were held at the Methodist Church Saturday for Ephraim Lane with Rev. Stanley W. Wiant and Rev. B. Clendenen officiating. burial at New Plymouth.

Logan Shawnee Logan Mingos Roy Marshall Logan Bill Spence Dick Brandt Webb Peck Mowery

Mrs Belle Miller Called to Richmond for Treatment

Mrs Belle Miller of Logan was taken to Richmond Hospital Saturday for treatment after illness of her granddaughter and a recent appendicitis case. The report notes health concerns in the family and a scheduled pasture and hay day in Richmond, Va.

Belle Miller Richmond Logan MG. Starbaugh Nington” Hospital Warney Rich Mond Vinroaugh Joan Ross

Pool Use Increases at Hocking County Mine Facility

Warmer spring weather reduced winter attendance at the Starr Township mine facility swimming pool in Hocking County. Fewer people used the pool, with only a small number of turkey hens laying eggs compared to last year. Officials expect higher attendance as temperatures rise and summer approaches.

Coonville Starr Township Logan Hocking County Turkey

Gallipolis Social Notes Hear Annual Alumni Banquet

Gallia notes report an alumni banquet with about one hundred attendees plus guests, with Claude Clark as toastmaster and talks including a feature titled Professor Qiz. Officers elected saw William Jones as president amid dancing to Ted Wildermuth's orchestra. Several local social items note marriages births visits and church group activities in Gallipolis and nearby areas.

Academy High School Grace Meth Diet Church Claude Clark Qiz Y William Jones Piymale View Simawyn Ted. Wildermuth Y Engler’ Club

Noel North Sustains Foot Injury While Sawmill Work

Noel North of near Logan injured Saturday afternoon when his foot was caught by a circular saw while loading lumber at a Gore area sawmill. He slipped and the saw tore out a tooth, with the injury treated at Cherrington Hospital. The incident followed another ankle injury to Warren Reeves, Albany, earlier that morning in the same woods.

Logan Noel North Gallipolis—High School Walter North Uates Williams Gore Terian Church Lewis Weber Gishler Cherrington Hospital Warren Reeves Albany

Local Sales and Church Notes Highlight Vinton Area

Logan Levin of Starr Township sold a small strip to neighbor Clarence in a Saturday closing. Ladies Aid groups in the Vinton Bidwell parish plan an all day meeting at Porter Church on Wednesday. Northup and Centenary Cemeteries were well attended Sunday afternoon.

Logan Guy A. Levin Starr Township Clarence Gallipolis Ladies Vinton-Bidwell Porter Church Ces Northup

Laurelville Woman In Serious Condition At Local Hospital

Mrs. Mary Ann Armstrong, 79, Laurelville, is reported in serious condition at Cherrington Hospital with a heart ailment. Miss Elizabeth Turn of Glouster underwent an appendectomy Saturday. William Gregory of Hamden, long ill, had a cholecystectomy at the hospital today.

Sunany Mary Ann Armstrong Laurelville Cherrington Hospital Elizabeth Turn Glouster IRS 4 William Gregory Hamden

Logan City WPA Sidewalk Project Progresses

The Logan sidewalk project, a WPA enterprise, replaces old brick walks with 32 new concrete sidewalks. A WPA crew has worked two weeks, with property owners supplying materials and the city providing equipment.

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Hocking County Farmers Plan Wooster Trip to Event

A delegation of Hocking County farmers, 15 or more members, arrange a trip to Wooster this Thursday to attend the pasture and hay day at the state experiment station. Extension agent James Ro Smoot will lead the group, with renovations noted at the extension service office Saturday.

Logan Hocking County Wooster State Experiment Station Extension Service James

Last Rites for Hiram P. Bradbury in Gallipolis

Funeral services for Hiram Poe Bradbury age 52 youngest son of Mr and Mrs William Bradbury of Kyger were conducted this afternoon at the family home. The Rev Lewis Weber Gishler and Ellis led the rites with interment at Mound Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were C T Robinson Harry Clendenin George Hamilton F C Christ B B Huntington and W W Sigler. Bradbury held positions in local Masonic groups Knights Templar American Legion and Elks.

Gallipolis Hiram Poe Bradbury William Bradbury Kyger Rome Lewis Weber Gishler Ellis Mound Hill Cemetery C. T. Robinson Harry Clendenin George Hamilton F. C. Christ 8. B. Huntington W. W. Sigler Bradbury Knights Templars American Legion Elie

City Park Pond To Imported Frogs

Gallia County reports a depletion in local amphibians and plans to import frogs from Louisiana for stocking at City Park Pond. Heavily priced logistics cited, with home grown specimens considered first and imports as demand rises.

Gallia County Louisiana

Marriage Permit Seekers and Bank Robbery Suspects in Gallipolis

Three marriage license applicants are William George 30 Myrtle Duncan 28 both of West Virginia Charles D Field 33 of Columbus and Zola Gore 24 of Logan Dono McCumber 38 and Aracil Ram 22 both of Vinton George 9 and Laverna Rows 51 of Point Pleasant. Elmer Whitt 30 of Columbus and Ivan Phillips 33 of Mazdm are named as two men connected to a May 17 bank robbery attempt at the First Nations Bank here. Gallipolis hosts a ministers conference at First Ryger Free Will Baptist starting Tuesday evening at 6 in the Grange Hall.

Gallipolis Wreneena William George Myrtle Duncan W.V. Charles D. Field Columbus Zola Gore Logan Dono‘ag McCumber Arac Tl Ram Vinton George Laverna Pt. Pleasant Elmer Whitt Ivan Phillips Maz~ Dm First Nations Bank Ohio First Ryger Free Will Baptist Church

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