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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1939
Page
10
Gallipolis post officials push for broader use of daily airmail to keep the city on All American Airlines routes. A 20 letters per day minimum is set, though some days fall short. The Chamber of Commerce may be asked to lead a public interest drive.
Several hundred descendants of John J. Jones who left Wales for Gallia County in 1840 plan a reunion at Tyn Rhos Church near Rio Grande on Sunday July 2. Daniel Edgar Morgan, Cleveland attorney and Gallia County native, will chair the event and form committees for reception program picnic dinner and religious services. Local arrangements are led by W Gomer Jones near Cora.
Under terms of his street repair contract with the state highway department all paving brick removed on Second Ave to make way for concrete gutters becomes the property of the contractor The paving blocks are well preserved and are said to be finding a ready sale in surrounding cities and villages
Funeral services for Lee A. Darnell age 61 were held at his Mill Creek road home by Rev H M Smith. Interment followed in Manchester Ohio. Darnell a painter by trade is survived by his wife and eleven children.
Mrs. Josephine Saunders aged 90 mother of Jasper Saunders of Gallipolis was buried in Huntington Sunday afternoon. Five daughters and two sons survive her.
Mrs. Hattie Freshcorn is granted a divorce from Joseph Freshcorn and awarded 17 acres of Huntington Township land.
Rev. George Sagen of First Baptist Church announced during the evening worship that all summer Sunday services will be evangelistic in nature.
Gallipolis reports Dorothy Moore wed William Ebersbach of Pomeroy in the city. Mrs Russell Smith hosts bridge with high score by Mrs Mark Crouse. Presbyterian Woman's Society tea and memorials at the church. Guests attend a Libby Hotel dinner after the ritual. A Rodney birthday party for 59 celebrates with relatives. Local dinners, visits, and travels noted among residents and visitors including T. H. Woodard, J Johnson, and various family gatherings.
Mrs Dallas Baughman hosted the Sans Souci Club at Mrs Eldon Saunders home on Court St. Prizes in a quiz contest went to Mrs Hollis Harrison and Mrs Dale Coder. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Bryan Cooper. Betty Shaw graduated from Ohio State University with family in attendance. Various dinners and social visits are described among local families and clubs with plans and inspections noted.
Mrs. Gerald Branson was initiated into Alpha Chi Sigma in Columbus with a banquet at the Deshler Wallick Hotel. Various local residents and guests including Mr. and Mrs. Roy Shoemaker and their son Alva, Dr. Grace Caufman, and families across Swan Creek Waynesville and Zanesville are noted for visits, relocations, and personal journeys in the region.
Gallipolis police arrested John Armstrong a colored resident of Fifth Ave during the week end after officers found illegal liquor in his home He was to have a police court hearing today after being released on bond
Gallipolis pool drew many local and out of town swimmers on Sunday. Pharmacists report rising sales of sunburn emollients as many participants were badly scorched clouds.
Homer Kemper 64 Marion Kemper 37 Sherman Kemper 26 and Clyde Fillinger 27 of Addison Township are jailed in Portsmouth awaiting appearance before U S Commissioner Julian Snyder. They stand accused of manufacturing illegal liquor at a still near the Kemper home with five gallons of finished product and six barrels of mash seized. The young Kemper brothers allegedly operated the still while their father and Fillinger acted as guards.
Rio Grande College stageannounced commencement day with a largely attended program. The event featured a noonday luncheon, trustees meeting, and a reception for graduates enriching an otherwise orderly ceremony.
Magistrate Fred Milliser of Gallipolis was confined to bed over the weekend due to a heart attack. He is receiving medical care and is reported in stable condition.
Weekend rains revive berry crop outlook in Gallia County with wild blackberries reported plentiful and hopes rising for harvest.
92-year-old Civil War veteran Perry Brumfield known as Uncle Brumfield was honored at memorial services in Rehoboth Church at Waterloo.
U S Engineer service trucks patrol the district to repair electric flash warning signals along the Ohio River. They carry replacements and repair tools. The electric lighting system has replaced older oil lamps and lanterns in protective frames to guide steamboat pilots.
Mrs Ida Little files for divorce from Clarence Little in Gallia County Court alleging gross neglect of duty. The couple married May 3 1938 in Cheshire.
Dr and Mrs M J Jones employed at the state hospital resign to relocate to Dayton where the former will enter private medical practice. The couple previously served in Gallipolis.
Summer Bible School at First Baptist Church enters its second week in Gallipolis with more than 125 students enrolled. Age graded courses guide instruction as departments report strong interest during the first week.
Charles Webster 22 of Walnut Township endured a crushed arm when his car was struck by a passing truck near Pityme Meigs County on Friday night. He is an attendant at Holzer Hospital and doctors bid to save the limb, with the driver of the truck unknown.
Harper Holcomb, a Vinton resident, is reported to be showing some improvement while staying at Holzer Hospital where he is being treated for hiccoughs.
Grace Methodist Church choir will participate in a district church choir festival at Trinity Church in Ports mouth Thursday night. Fourteen choirs totaling about 400 people have accepted invitations. The local choir is directed by Rev. W. Scott Westerman.
GALLIPOLIS an altercation at Second and State Streets Saturday night led to a fist fight between Mary Clark 19 and Augusta Trobridge about 19 both residents. Miss Clark alleged aggressor was held in city prison and was to be arraigned today.
Mr and Mrs John O'Brien plan to attend funeral services Tuesday in Wellston for Mrs Margaret Essman sister of Mr O'Brien They note she died at her Columbus home from apoplexy.
Dr. Robert A. Howell, Thurman evangelist, occupied the pulpit at Thurman Methodist Church Sunday morning. Several friends accompanied him to enjoy the service.
Local merchants will not observe Thursday afternoon half holidays. State Chamber of Commerce Merchants' Committee found little support for the proposal after canvassing sentiment. The custom has waned for years, though some officials and professionals keep it.
Following severe injuries from an automobile accident a week ago in Gallipolis 78 year old merchant Alvaras de Lewis has recovered enough to be about his home.
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