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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1939

Page

12

Camera Club to Visit Gallipolis for Scenic Pictures

The Central Ohio Camera Club plans a Sunday visit to Gallipolis with 350 members arriving by New York Central train at 1 pm. The Chamber of Commerce seeks 85 to 100 courtesy cars to shuttle photographers to local sites including the Ohio Hospital for Epileptics and Fortification Hill Park.

Gallipolis Ferry Landing Mound Hill Cemetery Fortification Hill Park Eureka Dam Holzer Hospital Columbus Union Station Chesapeake & Ohio Lake Alma Hamden Wellston Maude Houser Chamber of Commerce

Bandits Sought After Huntington Novelty Store Heist

Local sheriff's officers and police hunted two men after they robbed a Huntington novelty store Monday and made off with 1000 dollars. The search extended Monday and today with no arrests.

Gallipolis Huntington

Webster may lose arm after auto crash at Allipolis

May lose arm after hospital operation. Charles Webster a 22 year old driver was injured in an automobile accident and five inches of his left arm including the elbow have been removed at Holzer Hospital. The surgeons doubt they can save the limb.

Holzer Hospital Charles Webster

Mrs Edna Harmon Sues for Divorce in Gallipolis

Mrs Edna Harmon files for divorce from William Harmon in Gallipolis alleging cruelty theft of $20, marriage in 1934 and two children. She seeks alimony custody of the two children and possession of household goods amid repeated abuse claims.

Gallipolis William Harmon Edna Harmon

Kiser Rites Held In Gallia Methodist

Funeral services for Robert Kiser were held at Gallia Methodist Church. He died two days earlier. He is survived by three sons and two daughters, all out of the county except William of Gallia.

Gallipolis Robert Kiser Gallia William

Willard Bartlett Heads to Europe for Study

Dr. Willard W. Bartlett former Rio Grande College president and Otterbein College faculty member sails for Europe with family. They will visit Scotland France and England for study purposes. Bartlett plans to return in November while Mrs Bartlett and their two sons stay abroad for a year.

Gallipolis Willard W. Bartlett Rio Grande College Otterbein College Westerville Europe Scotland France England Bartlett

Family held on liquor charge after arraignment

Homer Kemper and two sons with Clyde Fillinger plead not guilty to operating a still near their Addison Township home. All are jailed in Portsmouth after arraignment before U S Commissioner Julian Snyder. A formal hearing is set for June 19.

Gallipolis Addison Township Homer Kemper Clyde Fillinger Portsmouth U. S Julian Snyder

Automobile Burned Near Eureka Home

A leaking gas line tank caused a fire that burned an automobile owned by Stanley Gilmore near his Eureka home early Monday. The incident is under investigation.

Gallipolis Stanley Gilmore Eureka

Street Work Begins on Second Ave Gutters

Poured concrete gutters started on Second Ave street improvement by J. H. Morgan of Jackson. The work will be completed before resurfacing starts.

Gallipolis Second Ave J. H. Morgan Jackson

Legion Post To Meet In Fortification Hill Park

La fayette Post American Legion plans an open air meeting at 6 30 tonight in Fortification Hill Park. Women’s Auxiliary members will prepare and serve a picnic supper.

Gallipolis Lafayette Post American Legion Fortification Hill Park Women’s Auxiliary

Divorce Petition Details in Gallia County

In a divorce petition filed over the weekend, Mrs. Lucy Strait states she and Ansel Strait were married in Pomeroy nearly six years ago and he has been absent from home three years. They have no children.

Gallipolis Lucy Strait Ansel Strait Pomeroy

Arm strong case on illegal liquor extends hearing

Gallipolis reports that by motion of his attorney John Armstrong is facing possession of illegal liquor charges and his case was extended from Monday to Thursday for further proceedings.

Gallipolis John Armstrong

Woodrow Brothers to open grocery in Gallipolis

Woodrow Brothers plan to open a grocery in the brick building at Second and Spruce Streets in Gallipolis. The property was recently purchased by Mrs. Fred Plymale.

Gallipolis Woodrow Brothers Second and Spruce Sts Fred Plymale

Pool Attracts Many Each Day

Gallipolis locals and visitors flock to the new pool as superintendent E. E. Higgins reports the facility’s scenery and operable equipment impress guests. Daily attendance runs about 300 with hours 10 am to 10 pm, Sundays 1 pm to 10 pm.

Gallipolis E. E. Higgins Lawrence Smeltzer Garfield Griffith Jord Bayless Ferne Saunders

Pomona Grange to Confer Fifth Degree Thursday Evening

Gallia County Pomona Grange meets at Georges Creek Grange Hall to confer the fifth degree on a class of candidates. A degree team from Georges Creek Little Kyger Huntington and Bulaville Granges conducts the ceremony followed by lunch. A future joint meeting with Vinton County Pomona Grange is being planned.

Gallipolis Gallia County Pomona Grange Georges Creek Little Kyger Huntington Bulaville Vinton County Lena Fern Painter

Expect To Double Gallia WPA Workers

Gallipolis reports WPA road crews may double from 422 to as many as 844 by week end. Three projects have resumed and three more are being prepared, signaling expanded public works activity in the Gallia area.

Gallipolis

Wheat parity checks available for Gallia County farmers

Announcement states that wheat parity checks totaling about 40 000 are available at the Soil Conservation Board office for Gallia County farmers. Also notes a Baur family reunion at the fairgrounds with a noon picnic. Deputy Sheriff Harold Wood sent Jennings Scott to the penitentiary for passing a forged check.

Gallipolis Gallia County The Soil Conservation Board Baur Fairgrounds Harold Wood Jennings Scott

Point Rock Social Notes

Point Rock residents and guests frequent local visits and travels. Notables include Lloyd of Washington DC with Frank and Mrs Strong of Salem Township visiting the Turners, and Chesser of Knox Township stopping by. Community activities mention Laurel Grange supper and wool buyers amid routine travel for work.

Point Rock Will Lloyd Washington, D. C Frank Strong Salem Township J. A. Turner George Chesser Knox Township Turner Orlan Sams Athens George Radekin Sams Shirley Howery Ernest Perry Middlefork John Cooper Clyde Lewis McLaughlin Roy Ogdin Columbus Wesley Gregory Dayton Margaret Gregory Edna Gregory Elmer Houdasheldt Howard Weyand Pomeroy Owen Kennedy Charleston Luther Harvey Frank Westfall McArthur Harvey Wagner Will Cottrill Arlie Francis Knapp Jack Hill

Paint School Houses in Gallipolis

Gallipolis progress includes painting Maple Shade and Lincoln schools along with cleaning rolling and sprinkler installation on the athletic field.

Gallipolis Maple Shade Lincoln

June marriage licenses issued reach fourteen in Gallia

Gallia County reports fourteen June marriage licenses issued so far. Recent couples include Robert O. Hardesty aged 26 of Louisville Kentucky and Margaret Yeanger 24 of Gallipolis, along with Samuel J. Shively 62 and Ethel Trainer 39 of Vinton.

Gallipolis Robert O. Hardesty Louisville Margaret Yeanger Samuel J. Shively Ethel Trainer Vinton Chester W. Roberts Ruth Naomi Shearer Charleston W. Va Elmo Watson Pearl Caldwell Crown City Donald Edward Smathers Jacksonville Lavinia Tippie Glouster Milford Perry Pyro Ethel King Waterloo

Yeanger and Hardesty Wed at St Louis Church

Miss Margaret Yeanger and Robert Hardesty married in St Louis Catholic Church by Rev. Charles Ryan. Members of the English Club plan their annual picnic at the home of Mr and Mrs Fred K Mills Thursday evening.

Gallipolis Margaret Yeanger Charles Yeanger Robert Hardesty Louisville St. Loui Catholic Church Charles Ryan Fred K. Mills

Odd Fellows Confer Degree in Bremen

Logan Junia Encampment of Columbus conferred Patriarchal and Golden Rule degrees on 15 Bremen candidates while members from Logan and nearby encampments observed. Transfer of the Lancaster chapter to Bremen may follow. a local degree session acted as a precursor. Refreshments were served after the meeting.

Logan Junia Odd Fellows of Columbus Bremen Lancaster

School refunding notes received for multiple districts

Gallipolis County School Superintendent H. Bion Bradbury reports that refunding notes are issued by the state education department for several districts. Total refunds span Addison Rural 3440.77, Bidwell Springfield 8285.88, Cadmus Rural 5982.32, Centerville Rural 3983.85, Cheshire Rural 8039.93, Clay Rural 3731.68, Crown City Rural 2025.01, Guyan Rural 4307.73, Greenfield Rural 1865.26, Guyan Rural 9995.41, Harrison Rural 4232.22, Morgan Rural 3051.59, Ohio Rural 5565.68, Perry Rural 1629.93, Vinton Village 7691.19, Walnut Rural 2181.68.

Gallipolis H., Bion Bradbury State Department of Education Addison Bidwell- Springfield Cadmus Rural Centerville Cheshire Rural Clay Rural Crown City Rural Guyan Rural Greenfield Rural Harrison Rural Morgan Rural Ohio Rural Perry Rural Vinton Village Walnut Rural

Five Attend Funeral in Tiffin for Mrs. Robert Jeffries

Mrs A S Lloyd Mrs I E Myers Mrs Ona David son Mrs M M Drummond and Mrs Rudy Echelmeyer traveled to Tiffin Monday to attend the funeral of Mrs Robert Jeffries daughter of the late Joseph Stewart of Flag Spring Walnut Township.

Gallipolis A. S. Lloyd I. E. Myers Ona Davidson M. M. Drummond Rudy Echelmeyer Tiffin Robert Jeffries Joseph Stewart Flag Spring Walnut Township

Huntington announces daughter's marriage in Cincinnati

Mr and Mrs Stanley B Huntington announce the marriage of their daughter Winifred to Alden E Acker in Cincinnati on Sunday.

Gallipolis Stanley B. Huntington Winifred Alden E. Acker Cincinnati

Death by Lightning Claims Lawrence County Farmer

J Marshall, 52, a Lawrence County farmer and first cousin of J H Dulaney of Gallipolis, was struck and killed by lightning. His body was found lying across a hoe in a field where he had been working.

Gallipolis J. H. Dulaney James Marshall Lawrence County

Sister of Mrs. Spears Dies in Kansas

Mrs. Ernest Spear of Gallipolis learns of the death of her sister Mrs. Herbert Hineman 72 in Dighton Kansas. Surviving relatives include brothers Ben and Ed Phillips and sister Mrs. Jane Tope. She and her husband leave two sons George and Albert Hineman of Kansas. Funeral services were held in Dighton Monday afternoon.

Gallipolis Ernest Spear Herbert Hineman Dighton Kansas Ben Ed Phillips Jane Tope George Albert Hineman

Rural pupil classification project continues in Gallia County

Four women and two men began in December to list about 3600 rural pupils under a WPA effort. Records will be kept in the county superintendent of schools office and updated through each student’s school life until graduation.

Gallipolis

Gallia County Woman's Council Plans Cheese Making Demo

The Gallia County Woman's Home Council will meet at the First Presbyterian Church on Flag Day. Mrs. Virginia Judy Sower will lead an American cheese making demonstration with group singing a business session reports from the district council and a noon luncheon.

Gallipolis Gallia County Woman's Home Council First Presbyterian Church Virginia Judy Sower District Home Council

Hospital Accountant Fails To Raise Bond

Byron Bodimer assistant financial officer at the Ohio Hospital for Epileptics could not post a $5,000 bond and remains in county jail. State auditors examine his accounts for shortages totaling about $9,000 as two examiners review records at the institution.

Gallipolis Byron Bodimer Ohio Hospital State Auditor’s Office

Bethel Church Fund Progress Reported in Ohio Township

Solicitors for a fund to improve Bethel Church in Ohio Township report success and announce plans for immediate rehabilitation of the edifice.

Gallipolis Bethel Church Ohio Township

Nurse To Open TB Clinic In Gallia County

County Nurse Naomi Evans plans a tuberculosis clinic in her office on Wednesday under the Gallia County Health League with funds from Thanksgiving health seal sales. The Gallia County Medical Association endorses the plan and members will perform clinical work. No quarantines are in effect amid widespread whooping cough. preschool examinations will occur during August, mainly via home visits using school remuneration lists.

Gallipolis Naomi Evans Gallia County Health League Gallia County Medical Association Miss Evans

Dr Clyde Ingels Returns as Gallipolis State Hospital Dentist

Dr Clyde Ingels and his wife have returned to Gallipolis after his appointment as dentist at the state hospital. He is a son of Mr and Mrs Clyde C Ingels and his wife is Patsy Gwinn Ingels.

Gallipolis Clyde Ingels Marietta Clyde C. Ingels Ingels Patsy Gwinn

Also Mentioned on This Page

Page Tenay Central Ohio Camera “Club Kiser Legion Post General Electric Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric Company Point Rock Social Notes Paint School Odd Fellows Spears Hanks Dad America New York Sun, Inc Kyle and Clifford Be.Logan’s Book Store Luckoff’s L. C. Mead Milldecks Shoe Store Modern Appliance Co, Taylor Stores, Inc F. L. Woodworth & Son Zenner
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