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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1940

Page

10

Gallipolis Mound Hill Cemetery Chapel Proposal

Report from Gallipolis notes consideration of erecting two chapels in Mound Hill Cemetery for services and interment use. City records cite historic ownership since 1852 when land was deeded by Charles Weinert to the Catholic community. The plan envisions a chapel on a hilltop with driveways and a cemetery expansion, preserving commanding views and historic monuments.

Gallipolis Periour Mound Hil Erviers John Gwinn Mound Hill Riglne| AL Charlee Weinert Zeert Iar Iortern Surat R. Charlene Teynn Rome

Roedell Building Ownership in Gallipolis Revealed

In Gallipolis the Roedell Building on Second Bear Street is identified as owned by 3. Roedell of Pomerny. The property was long occupied by his late brother Gus Roedell a local druggist, and a loan company dispute is noted in records.

Gallipolis Inx Han: Lesser de Roedell 3. Roedell Pomerny Gus Roedell

Bradbury Social Notes and Sunday Services Update

Bradbury Bible school attendance for Sunday June 2 noted. He was 91. Preaching service followed by Pastor Miller. Services next Friday by pastor at the same church.

Bradbury Bible School Miller

To Observe Golden Wedding A Gallipolis Couple

Mr and Mrs Fred H Lear longtime residents of the German Ridge neighborhood will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary Sunday at their home. An invitation extended to friends notes part of the observance will be preaching services at the Wan Lutheran Church with Pastor F Sod. An adult Bible class met recently with local attendees.

Gallipolis Fred H. Lear Resi “Dente German Ridge Wan Lutheran Church F. Sod Adult Bible Clase Ieee Pee Cnc Zanesville Pease Ste Maman Peers

Garden Club Members Speak on Planting Plans

In Gallipolis the Garden Club representatives spoke on Huntington radio at 12:00 p.m. about planting activities and future plans. Present were Mrs. Lovi C. Neal, Mrs Ley C Bean, Mrs. J. G. Schware and Miss Mabel Thomas. County Agent E G Royer will broadcast a 15 minute address from the Huntington station on How and When to Make Hay.

Gallipolis Garden Club Huntington Foi Ily Beautiful Lovi C. Neal Ley C Bean J. G. Schware Mabel Thomas E.G

Memorial pilgrimage plans draw Elk members from region

Gallipolis reports Exalted Ruler Judy and fellow Iks Lodge members will attend the Harding Memorial Pilgrimage Sunday. Sponsored by Marion Lodge BPOE and the Ohio Elks Association, the event follows a hospital release in Gallipolis for ten year old William Eaton after a car crash near Hodson caused a minor skull fracture.

Gallipolis Reler Fal Judy Iks’ Lodge Fiks Harding Marion Lodge Bpo.e The Ohio Elks' Association Leaves Hospital Gall William Aton Frank Eaton Huntington Holzer Hospital Hodson

Beetle Campaign Sparks Garden Worries in Gallipolis

Local growers report beetle damage to crops prompting county agent E G Roger to lead an advisory campaign. Reports indicate root attacks followed by above ground emergence. Last season losses totaled at least two sthernia specimens due to infestations. Basilry near Clipper Milly captures five legged toads in a patent context.

Vallkulis Roger

Preparations Under Way for Flying Show at Gallipolis

Preparations for an airshow in Gallipolis on Sunday June 16 include close mowing of the airport, a quarter mile long parking area fenced, and bleachers for 3,000 spectators. Capt Thomasson leads a six ship squadron arriving Monday for test flights and site familiarization. He and his pilots will speak at a luncheon and visit nearby flying fields within 150 miles to promote the event. Work on a river level stockade project also begins with slabs received from West Virginia mills.

Gallipolis Thomasson Addreses West Virginia Mills

Gypsies Persuaded After Robbery Report in Pacatriot

A band of four women a man and two children were arrested by Sheriff FE Hatfield after a complaint of theft at Boo Davis store in Pacatriot. Investigation found the victim was paid back the few cents involved and the group was allowed to continue on their way.

Gallipolis FE Hatfield George Washington Donohue Boo” Davis Pacatriot Kypsies

Swimming Pool Sees Rising Attendance in Warm Weather

Since warm weather began, the Gallipolis pool draws about 200 daily attendees. Instruction classes are forming with free instruction offered for beginners intermediate and lifeguards.

Gallipolis

Evans Watters wedding announced in Covington Va

Gallipolis notes report the marriage of Elma son of Mr and Mrs Stanley Evans to Miss Jewell Watters of Circleville performed by a Covington Va Methodist pastor. They attended alumni dance at Greenbriar Military School White Sulphur Springs W Va before returning to plan home in Gallipolis.

Evans Evans Grocery Co Gallipolis Circleville Wellton May. Jarvis C. V. Ward June Keeton Madelaine Campbell James Mills Donald Ronald Wayne Gibson Harry K. Mills Wellston Margaret McGhee John. Ludwig Marion Gibson Dallas Gibson Gallia

Keyes Funeral Rites Set for Clement Keyes

Logan area notices detailed Clement R Keyes funeral at Methodist Church Wednesday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Stanley W Wiant officiating and Oak Grove Cemetery burial. Masonry rites to be held at Elm Street residence tonight. Other community items note Old Mans Cave trip by class under Charles Sprague and local obituaries and social news from Gallipolis and nearby areas.

Marshfield Cave District New Marshfield Charles Sprague Old Mans Cave Cedar Falls Walter Dicken Esther Mae Dicken Mary Lou Hawk Ma Pinney Donna Trout Ruth Haught Norma Jackson Marjorie Jean’ Stone Junior Eugene Bailey Lenard Gould Roger Barron Jack Riggle James Davidson Frank Townsend Charles Robinson

State Patrol Checks On Valley Traffic

State Highway Patrolmen conducted a traffic check near Logan on Monday. Two motorists were tagged and sent to City Hall for arraignment before Mayor Dallas Kinser. Carlos Montgomery was found to have insufficient brakes, incurring a $5 fine and costs. Betty Holt was driving without an operator license, costing $10 and costs.

Logan City Dallas Kinser Carlos Montgomery Betty Holt

Red Cross Chief Urges More War Relief Fun

Dr. Chas F Rauch, head of the local Red Cross chapter, reports a fourth telegram from Norman H Davis urging increased war relief funds. The national total has doubled, boosting the county's giving to 181 dollars to date, aided by Mrs Ida Mathias Mrs Paul Monks Somer Armstrong and the Tuesday Book Club contributions.

Paul Monks Somer Armstrong

Logan High Band to Attend Van Wert Flower Festival

Logan High School Band will travel to Van Wert Wednesday morning for the city flower festival. A Logan delegation of business and professional men will accompany them. The band will stay overnight in Lima on the return trip and plans include offering certificates or a similar incentive en route through Lima Springfield and Sidney.

Logan Logan High School van Wert Lima Springfield Sidney

French Girl Correspondent of GHS Grad French Girl Correspondent

Gallia county paper notes Ise Madred Thevenin of Gallipolis High School completes a two year French correspondence with Jeannette Chevili er of Paris. Chevalier family ties and naval academy plans are mentioned as the Paris segment describes war era upheavals and a move to a safer area.

Gallipolis Ise Madred Paris Nice St. Amour Thevenin

4-H Club Officers to Confer June 15

Gallipolis reports about 190 4-H club officers and advisers to meet Saturday afternoon June 15 in Washington Auditorium. Miss Clara Belle Motter leads organization activities and county meetings will discuss club work plans and the annual club tour.

Gallipolis Washington Auditorium Clara Belle Motter Clu

Funeral set for Edward Little at Silver Run Church

WALLIPOLIS Edward Little died Monday at the railway station Cheshire and funeral services are scheduled Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Silver Run Baptist Church. Survived by wife Lana, daughter Eva of Marietta, son Thomas Syracusa, and others. RELA GALLIPOLIS Frederick family plans county reunion Monday at Chickamauga Park for a potluck dinner.

Wallipolis Edward Little Railwa Cheshire Silver Run Baptist Lana Nt Thomas Syracusa Jase Milepost Bene Ant Coloni Eva Marietta Runny

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