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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1941

Page

10

Gallipolis Women Push Cemetery Improvements and Levy Plan

Gallipolis residents led by women urged further work on Pine Street Cemetery including replacing the fence with a brick or stone wall and creating a perpetual care fund. City Solicitor Cherrington asked the budget commission for $2000 more, while a potential November levy for garbage collection funding was discussed.

Gallipolis Pine Street Cemetery William P. Cherrington Sesquicentennial Commission Board of Education John Gwinn State Court Sts

State to Pay Gallia Court Costs in 1935 Road Work

Gallia County will be reimbursed by the state up to 4000 for criminal court costs tied to the Chickamauga bridge speed up. Two shifts of 318 men on road projects west of Chillicothe will be paid by the county auditor as credits against future state payments. Projects expected to finish by early next year under retroactive construction credits.

Inallipolis John W. Howell Herbert Detfenbacker Mate Financial Gallia County Gallipolis Chickamauga Num West Sury

Local marriage license applicants listed in Gallipolis region

Harold F Long 20 son of Oak Jey Long and Helen Lucille Mil 17 daughter of Fred Mills both of Athens. Athell E Bennett 25 and Goldin Bennett 18 both of Meadow Creek, W Va. George Johnson 26 son of Edward Johnson and Cora Withem 30 daughter of John Withem both of Nelsonville. Freerescue 22 of Chillicothe and Jean Atkinson 21 of Charleston W Va.

Gallipolis Harold F. Long Oak Jey Long Helen Lucille Mil Fred Mills Athens Athell E. Bennett Goldin Bennett Meadow Creek W. Va George Johnson Edward Johnson Cora Withem John Withem Nelsonville Freerescue Chillicothe Jean Atkinson Charleston W. Ve

Gallia Cemeteries Made Attractive

Gallia county cemeteries receive improvements as five associations in Cheshire Tyn Tyner Picnics fund upkeep. A Lake Alma Lake Alma picnic brings local students, teachers, and families together for a June 15 outing with songs in Welsh and visits to Nebo Church and other sites.

Gallipolis Cheshire Tyn Lake Rhos Nebo Vinton and Mount Harrison Zion Lake Alma Welle Lang Fon Jackson Beulah Grace Saunders Bertha Philip White Wands Harrison Pauline Saunders Dallas Edith Lewis John MeLaughlin

Engagement of Miss Henking and Mr Beckett reported

Announcement of the engagement of Miss Margaret McKay Henking and Maurice Eugene Beckett of Barbourville was made at a Huntington home. The wedding is set for Saturday, June 28, at the First Congregational Church in Huntington, with Henking’s background noted and Beckett’s studies and work at Standard Ultramarine Co. in Huntington.

Ace Alfred Siesener Huntington Margaret McKay Henking Maurice Eugene Beckett Barbourville First Congregational Church Henking Charles C. Henking Mr. Henking Gallipolis Connecticut College For Women New London

Masonic Past Masters and Officers to Meet in Jackson

Gallia County Masonic Past Masters and Officers Association will convene tonight in Jackson for a district session. Grangers of Ohio Valley call for Wednesday night degree work with supper served. Junior swim program for under 16 at the pool Friday at 8 pm. A 22-year-old Bidwell resident fills the county quota of one colored man for military training.

Jackson Gallipolis Gallia County Masonic Past Masters” and Officers’ Association Jackson Gallipolis Ohio Valley Grange LAN Inipolis Galliolis Rarris Bidwell

Relief Foods Received for Gallia Clients

SJALLIPOLIS surplus commodity headquarters reports 23 520 pounds of white flour 5 000 of meal with lard gram flour beans raisins canned milk new potatoes apples and grapefruit juice in storage no meats or fruits due to diversion to army camps 661 heads of families listed as eligibles for supplies down from 1 064 in winter the direct relief list reduced to 47 families a drop of about 400

Sjallipolis

Children’s Home roster drops to 29 with spring

Wilson A. Blazer reports the Gallipolis Children’s Home roster has fallen to 29 from the typical winter figure near 40. He cites more parent employment and expected food shortages next winter as contributing factors.

Gallipolis Wilson A. Blazer

Beetle control urged for crops by county agent

Gallia county agent E G Royer urges annual ground work and insecticide use to combat beetles attacking beans cucumbers and melons. Beetles feed at plant bases girdle stems and spread bacterial wilt for which no remedy exists. Continuous cultivation to pulverize soil is advised.

Gallipolis E.G Royer

State Words Are To Gallipolis Excursion July Event

The Ohio River excursion for Gallipolis will take place on June 17 to benefit state hospital patients and employees. About 1,000 from the institution are expected aboard, with additional participants from the city and county.

Gallipolis Ohio River

Will Check Purchases For WPA Projects in Gallipolis

Gallia County commissioners appoint M R Allen as purchasing agent for WPA sewing center and housekeepers aid materials with instruction to buy only after three bids. County covers all materials and sees Allen’s appointment as an economy measure.

Gallipolis

Legion Game Postponed by Wet Grounds in Logan

The American Legion Tournament game tonight is postponed due to wet grounds. The Logan Soft Ball League opening Monday evening is also postponed for the same reason. Play will resume once the rainy spell ends.

American Legion Logan American ‘Legion Eam

Taken Before Judge to Pay Contempt in Cairo Bailey Case

George Logan appeared before Judge Philson Monday on a contempt citation in the Cairo Bailey case. He was accused of failing to meet court ordered payments and was given one month to pay before further court action is taken.

Hocking Farmers Favor Wheat Co Proposal Vote

Hocking County farmers approved the wheat cooperative proposal by a 42 to 14 vote on Saturday with many abstentions and two protests noted. The result shows strong support for the cooperative approach among participating members.

Mowan—Hocking County

Licensed To Marry Firemen Hold Monthly Practice Drill

Regular monthly drill ended Monday evening after a session at probate court. Albert L. Pierce 25 of Nelsonville and Mary V Thompson 21 of Logan wed during the period. The pumper aided by line work created pressure and vacuum to test the system near Zanesville Avenue while a BNpound pump was towed for efficiency.

Logan Albert L. Pierce Sani Zanesville Ave For & Tun Tury Nelsonville Reuben

Logan May Hunting Yard Shows Limited Food Value

Logan May hunting reports indicate the season produced four mature animals for a total of 31 in Hocking County as part of a holiday hunt. Spencer, a veteran hunter, notes the season is not large enough to provide food value. Virgil joined the hunt, and the total included many birds and other game. The article also mentions roadwork and hospital care related to local incidents.

Logan Newton’ Spencer Hocking County Virgil

Canning Begins At School Kitchen In June

Elizabeth Carter heads WPA lunch project at the six acre school garden near the airport. Three women will can peas swiss chard and beets daily through summer while Rio Grande high school joins on a one third basis. The school served 20062 lunches this year with a net outlay of 14.95 from the board of education due to garden and surplus commodities. Assistants include Jesse Beaver Floyd Johnson and Dewey Jordan. More jars and containers are needed and donations are welcome. Lunches average 150 daily serving Washington Lincoln and Maple Shade schools.

Elizabeth Carter Airport Rio S Grande High School Washington Lincoln Maple Shade

Four Acre Vineyard At Ohio Hospital Promising

A four acre vineyard at the Ohio Hospital for Epileptics shows promise though an official estimate is not yet available. Superintendent Dr. G G Kin eon notes the vineyard is in its fourth year and yields abundant bottled juice, jams, jellies and butters. Concord grapes are the sole variety, supported on six foot posts with three foot and top wire strands.

Ohio Hospital G. G. Kin‘eon

Allipolis Plagued by Unwanted Dogs Burdening City

Gog warden Rey Johnson says motorists abandon dogs in Allipolis, overwhelming the city. He reports frequent dog drops and ongoing pickups by authorities as the problem grows.

Allipolis Ilipolis Rey Johnson Gog

Appeal From Magistrate Court Over Property Fixtures

Cain C Arnes appeals to Common Pleas Court from a Magisterial decision awarding $25. The case involves a West Hunter Street property and a dispute over fixtures including an inoleum covered chain board and built‑in cupboard that the plaintiff claims were part of the purchased property. The defense argues the fixtures were not part of the sale.

Cain C.arnes John G. Shaw Magirate SB

Injured CCC Men Transferred After Hospital Care

Logan waiam camp and Pete Condee from Camp Hocking were moved from Cherrington Hospital to Ft. Hayes Monday evening after injuries last week. Ronald Jacobs of Nelsonville was admitted for observation and treatment. John Reid of Laurelville, previously hospitalized since April 25, recovered at home Saturday. Lottie Bray of Union Furnace received a second blood transfusion Monday with Charles Steward of Logan supplying blood.

Derr Travels With Carnival Again in Logan Era

Virgil Derr of Brockton Massachusetts travels with the Lewis Carnival for the season. He recently worked in Norfolk Virginia and will visit fourteen fairs. Derr is brother of Patrolman Pearl Derr and has spent winters in Logan while touring with shows for many years.

Virgil Derr Logan Brockton Mass Derr Norfolk Vac Becks Brothers Patrolman Pearl

Holiday Plans Made At State Hospital

Gallipolis Ohio plans for Fourth of July at the state hospital include a morning patriotic program with songs music and recitations. A roast beef dinner at noon and a field day with races and games for men and women follow in the afternoon. An open air evening concert by the institution band will close the day.

Gallipolis State Hospital Assembly Hall

Red Cross Quarters Flooded by Rains

Flood waters inundated the Red Cross headquarters in the courthouse basement after heavy rainfall on Sunday. The sewer overflow flooded the office room to a depth of three inches, soaking materials and records on the floor.

Red Cross

Home Council Meeting Planned for Southeast Ohio

Southeast Ohio Home Council delegates plan a two day session at the Methodist Church with Miss Grace Frysinger of the Bureau of Home Economics in Washington to speak. Morning business followed by lunch, then a visit to the Ohio Hospital for Epileptics to discuss treatment methods. A district rally of Grangers and staff planning occurs, with 250 to 300 delegates expected from twelve counties. A barbecued pig and hampshire shoat are being fattened on local farms as relief funds and stock losses are noted. Funeral services for James T. Weed, longtime county surveyor, will be held in Gallipolis with surviving relatives listed.

Ohio Methodist Church Grace Frysinger Bureau of Home Economics Washington Gallipolis Pomona Grange Louis J. Tabor National Hampshire R. P. McCarley Sy. Ie C Og Il Gallipolis Funera James T. Weed Fage So Columbus Columbia Weed Springfield Township Merrill Z. Weed Columbus Jack Bubanks Cleveland

James Long Dies at 59 Former Miss Myra Jimms

James Long died at the family home in Jenterpoint on Sunday after a cerebral hemorrhage. Funeral services were held there this afternoon. He was survived by his husband, son Hubert, and other family members.

Ong Myra Jimms Jenterpoint Gallipolis James v Hubert

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Old Cemetery Westminster England Gallia Gallipolis Social Notes Lawrence Monroe Caldwell Juyandette Cline A Clary Rio Grande College Gm.a.c Huntinton Mnonton Ans. Parker Claude B. Parker Harry E. Taylor Portsmouth Ardell Taylor Recrui Tautaruein Raymond V. Pennock Marine Corps Paul. McNealey HB. Halley Virginia Washington, D.C West Jefferson Robert McMaster McMaster Raymond Jones Daugheter W. White White Eva Langley F. C. Prymate Floyd Trion Philip Russell” Sloman Bryan William ‘Eggleton Sylvia. Keeler Richmond Ind H. B. Pierson Lowe Donald, Dunlap Cadiz Donald Grover Nitro W. Vi Otis Drummond Raymond McCombs Lewis Ronald Story McLeod Charles Gearhart Shirley "Stout Angelo” Betafo Alfred McCombs Ross Carter Dayton Gr. Murran Live Oak Fla W. D. Kelton Dupont F.C. Christ Creighton Louisville Gaynard Ghris Kentucky Military Institute Neil P. Beall Quick's Ton Jon Health Nature Union St Hocking Wheat Corpl William Thomas Logan Etary Sophi Riana Telefen Geri Age Si. Com Cintnat Nenoye Meiross Harbaugh John Merrill Armstrong Laurel McNealey Mille Grew Museuan Amus Lymanpthan Logan Dennis Carr Ed L. “Mills Old Man’s Holzer School Kitchen Common Pleas Court CCC Grange Rally Si Gallia Aveyor Home Council Dox James Long Norcoy Gasco Bay Zenners Furniture Dept
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