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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1932

Page

8

Visiting families and graduation ties noted in central Ohio

Mrs. W. J. Garrison and family visited friends in Columbus Sunday. Miss Alice Mae Wilson attended graduation exercises for Miss Doris Shirkey in Columbus Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ferguson with son and Mrs. Martha Potter with daughter Sue were in Athens Monday and Zanesville Tuesday on business.

Nelsonville W. J. Garrison Clarence Garrison Billy Columbus Alice Mae Wilson Doris Shirkey Edward Ferguson Martha Potter Sue Athens Zanesville

Love and marriages rise as Gallia issues licenses

Gallipolis June records show 12 marriage licenses issued this month, close to last year’s 13 by June 15. Names listed include Stanley Stewart and Irene Layman. A W Wright and Opal Cobb. Harold Roberts and Margaret Shull. Earl Waters and Evelyn Hill. Otto Saunders and Francis Beaver. Kenneth Gwinn and Gladys Huber.

Gallipolis Dan Cupid Stanley Stewart North Kenova Irene Layman A. W. Wright Glendenin W. Va

Two Bands Hired for Dance in Gallipolis

In Gallipolis on Friday night two different orchestras will play at separate venues after Elks leaders failed to agree. Eddie Vanover and his orchestra perform at the Elks Hall while Tink Jones and his Syncopators play at the Lafayette Hotel.

Gallipolis Order of Elks Eddie Vanover Elks’ Hall Lafayette Hotel Tink Jones

Miss Davis Selected for Gaspolis Teaching Post

Gallipolis reports Miss Clara Mae Davis chosen for the vacated teaching position after 13 years of experience and prior principal work near Canton. The board received 50 applications. Mrs. Arthur Phillips’ spot filled by Davis. other notes include juror summons for common pleas court and divorce, fine actions in Gallipolis.

Gallipolis Board of Education Clara Mae Davis Arthur Phillips Elizabeth Thomas Miss Davis Canton John Davis Lutz Leo C. Bean

Don’t Give Up the Ship Tonomel Ad Promises Relief

An advertisement touts a new scientific medicine named Tonomel for stomach trouble and constipation. It urges readers to visit the store, promises low cost and quick relief, and emphasizes staying well as a reason to buy now.

Gallipolis Youths Win Bridge Championship Honors

Jack Wolf and William Cherrington of Gallipolis are named champions of Ohio in north and south contract bridge. They won the Bridge World Olympic district tournament in Columbus in April, then were among 98 U S winners to receive a gold cup and the state title. Wolf and Cherrington, Ohio University graduates, are hailed for bringing home the crown amid a 30,000-participant global event.

Gallipolis Bridge World National Bridge Association Jack Wolf William Cherrington Ohio Wolf Cherrington Columbus United States

Alex Wolf Appointed Second Lieutenant of Infantry

Gallipolis reports Alex Wolf son of Harold J. Wolf has been appointed to the commission of second lieutenant of infantry. He completed a five year course at Greenbrier Military Academy and six weeks of ROTC training at Fort Knox Kentucky and becomes the academy’s first cadet to receive a commission.

Gallipolis Alex Wolf Harold J. Wolf Infantry Wolf Greenbrier Military Academy Fort Knox

Robbery Suspect Sidney Burton Jailed by Sheriff Swanson

Sidney Burton wanted in the John Romines Dam 25 robbery on June 5 was arrested Monday night and jailed in Gallipolis. Sheriff Swanson reported the arrest. Earl Burton and Cecil Frazier remain in the county jail in default of bond.

Gallipolis Sidney Burton John Romines Dam Sheriff Swanson Earl Burton Sidney Cecil Frazier

Boyles Family Guests Of Sherwood Household

Mr and Mrs Malcolm E Boyles Mrs Flora Boyles Ruth and Thomas Milton Boyles of Columbus were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Emmett Sherwood Margaret Boyles.

Malcolm E. Boyles Flora Boyles Ruth Thomas Milton Boyles Columbus Emmett Sherwood Margaret Boyles

Benefit Social Ice Cream Social at Lowry Residence

An ice cream social will be held at the residence of J. M. Lowry one mile east of the Bates M. P. Church. Proceeds go to benefit the church. The event is scheduled for Saturday evening June 18.

J. M. Lowry Bates M. P

Corning Board Hires Man To Head Schools

Corning Ohio June 16 The Corning School Board hired F E Cary Akron as superintendent and named Maurice Foraker Miss Mary Murray Miss Alberta Sutton Vern Crorsuch and others for various teaching posts The high school principal will be chosen at a July meeting and potential elimination of a second grade instructor due to funds is to be decided Also Knights of Pythias page rank will confer degrees at the Temple Thursday night and local church groups plan summer activities amidst a busy town schedule

Corning Corning School Board F. E. Cary Akron Maurice Foraker Mary Murray Alberta Sutton Vern Crorsuch Eliza Murray Edna Dew Margaret Schlingerman Lydia Dew John Nelson Mildred Witlach Wendell Love Knights of Pythias Garfield Temple

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