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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1937

Page

8

Judgment Awarded in Auto Mishap Case at McArthur

In Vinton County court Mrs Alma Craft wife of Prof S Earl Craft received 6000 for injuries from a collision where a car driven by her was hit by a truck driven by Eugene E Porter. She sought 25000. A supplementary suit for 750 was dismissed after jurors could not agree.

Gallipolis Vinton McArthur Alma Craft S. Earl Craft Gallia County Eugene E. Porter Craft

Assault Leads To Two Fines

Warrants were issued by Municipal Judge A. J. Stormont for Leveret Amos 35 Gilbert Roush 23 and Walter Taylor 23 on assault and battery driving while intoxicated and being drunk. They are held in the county jail after a fight with Howard Johnson leaving him with a broken left ankle and leg. Taylor was fined 49.50 for assault 34.58 for driving while intoxicated Amos 24.58 for drunk and disorderly. They remand to jail likely for Columbus workhouse non payment. Taylor is on parole from Mansfield Reformatory.

Gallipolis A. J. Stormont Leveret Amos Gilbert Roush Walter Taylor Dale Russell Howard Johnson Johnson Intoxted Columbus Taylor Mansfield Reformatory

Mrs Myers Hosts Quilting Bee In Gallipolis

The Lecta Quilting Bee met at Mrs Lillie Myers home on June 15 with many members and visitors present. After prayer and dinner the group donated two quilts to local pastors and noted two of three begun quilts were completed. The next gathering will be hosted by Mrs Stella Myers on June 29.

Gallipolis Lillie Myers Stella Myers Iva Harrison Nola Massie H@zel Myers Celia Myers S. Grace Myers Myrtie H@uck Haney Saunders S. Mary Myers Esta Hamilton Flora Myers Albert Martt Ruth and Clarice Myers Bernicessie Mabel Brammer Clara Saunders Franklin Hamilton Maple Okey Church Rev Taylor Walnut Ridge Church

Death of Oakley Perrice Phillips in Chillicothe

Oakley Perrice Phillips 61 native of Greenfield Township dies at home in Chillicothe. He leaves several relatives in Gallia County.

Chillicothe Gallipolis Oakley Perrice Phillips Greenfield Township Gallia County

Gallipolis Social Notes Highlights Weekly Club Activities

Mr and Mrs Clyde C Ingels hosted the Relations Club after a Libby Hotel dinner with Mr and Mrs Hubert Carnes high scorers. Social Stitchers at the Baptist Building named Norah Condee Jewell Elliott Mrs Marie Elliott Mrs Leona Baxter Mrs Helen Wood and Mrs Stanley White as hostesses.

Clyde C. Ingels Libby Hotel Ingels Hubert Carnes Baptist Educational Building Norah Condee Jewell Elliott Marie Elliott Leona Baxter Helen Wood Stanley White The Presbyterian Church W. H. Rayburn D. L. Reisinger Lydie Wey W. A. King J. E. Pritchard Huntington G. A. Mack Julia Mack Magnetic Springs Joseph Donnally J. F. Morgan Joplin George Sagen Granville Ohio Robert Evans Greenbrier Military Academy Stanley Evans Bernard Eiselstein Patty Chester L. C. Cooper Laurence Myers Gallipolis Reynoldsburg Elmer Hern Gordon Hughes Weston W. Va

Former Fall Festival Queen Seeks Divorce in Gallia County

Mrs. Genevieve Clark Williams files in the Court of Common Pleas for divorce from John Williams and restoration of her maiden name. Married in November 1935, she says he threatened bodily harm and on May 31 pointed a loaded pistol. She is in Columbus. She is daughter of Carter Clark and was Fall Festival Queen in Gallipolis years ago. the Clark family formerly lived in Eureka and Mercerville.

Gallipolis Genevieve Clark Williams Court of Common Pleas John Williams Williams Columbus Carter Clark Clark Eureka Mercerville

Grace M. E. Church to Hold Friday Evening Meeting

Grace M. E. Church board meets Friday at 8 p m to receive the committee report on interior decoration plans. The agenda includes complete rehabilitation of the interior and installation of new floor coverings.

Gallipolis Grace M. E. Church

Sermons Announced at Grace and Presbyterian Churches

Grace Methodist Church Pastor H H Wilbur selects Covenant Signs for Sunday morning and Getting Wisdom for the junior sermon with an evening Children’s Day program. Presbyterian minister Louis Weber Gishler speaks Sunday morning on Despised Love.

Gallipolis H. H. Wilbur Grace Methodist Church Presbyterian Church Louis Weber Gishler

Lightning Strikes Home in Gallipolis Damaging Property

In Gallipolis lightning struck the residence of Miss Norma Horner across Second Ave from police headquarters. Weatherboarding tore loose and nearby utilities were decommissioned. Also in Gallipolis Mrs Eva Barcus sues for divorce from Wyman Barcus alleging non support.

Gallipolis Norma Horner Second Ave Eva Barcus Wyman Barcus

City ordinance bans fireworks for Gallipolis Fourth

Gallipolis residents are promised a quiet Fourth of July under a city ordinance prohibiting the discharge and sale of fireworks within city limits. The measure also bans bicycle riding on certain sidewalks, with enforcement by City Manager John Gwinn and the police department.

Gallipolis John Gwinn

Flag Day Observed Here at Gallipolis

American Legion and Auxiliary held a Flag Day observance and picnic at the fair grounds attended by more than 150 persons. Post Commander Tweet Dillon and Auxiliary President Mrs Robinson led arrangements with a pageant by Elaine Lear and others. Legion and Sons of the Legion played in a ball game won by the Sons, with races won by Rachel Ann Masters and others. Music by the Crown City Four accompanied a fried chicken supper. Addresses were given by Municipal Judge A J Stormont and Probate Judge James S Clark.

Gallipolis American Legion and Auxiliary Fair Grounds Dillon Robinson Elaine Lear Peggy Leaper John Davidson Jim Leaper George Lear Legionnaires Sons of the Legion Rachel Ann Masters Don Bartels Tom Farmer John Ed West Crown City Four A. J. Stormont James S. Clark

Gallipolis Residents In Two Auto Accidents

Gallia County relatives of the late Hazel Hazelbaker returning from the funeral in separate cars were involved in two crashes in Columbus. Kenneth Richards, 31, and his wife suffered multiple injuries including a dislocated shoulder and broken ribs, while Mrs Richards had a fractured jaw and facial injuries. Mrs Kermit Price, Hazelbaker’s half sister, and her husband were in a second collision south of Columbus. all occupants were badly shaken.

Gallipolis Gallia County Hazel Hazelbaker Columbus Kenneth Richards Hazelbaker Richards Kermit Price

Local notices from Gallipolis reflect health and civic appointments

Hospital bound retiree Dr Alonzo B Garrett 91 cannot attend State G A R Encampment in Columbus due to confinement at Holzer Hospital. Miss Anne Morgan skull fracture Holzer Hospital slightly improved. I E Myers appointed administrator of Eugene B Pyles estate bond $12000 with sureties. Also a line on nerve signal speed indicating 100 feet per second.

Gallipolis Holzer Hospital Alonzo B. Garrett Columbus Anne Morgan I. E. Myers Eugene B. Pyles John T. Pyles John F. Neal H. M. Miller

Mary Delivers Thrilling Hotel Plot Twist

Auntie Madge receives a long distance call about Mary excitedly planning a secret hotel meet. Mary asks for a precise ten thirty arrival and immediate departure on the fifth floor with instructions to avoid desk inquiries. A wary Madge ponders Mary’s safety and growing family tensions.

Ling Uncle Dicky

A Sequel to Married Comrades by Adele Garrison

A fragment from a serialized tale shows the narrator seeking help to leave a camp unseen. She asks Nell Gibbs to drive to Laconia and lend her the car for an hour while Nell shops, planning to pass the waiting time secretly. Continued tomorrow.

Laconia

Emil Velasco Band Booked Next Week At Buckeye Lake

Emil Velasco will begin a week long engagement at Buckeye Lake Park’s Crystal Ballroom starting Saturday night. The twelve piece orchestra blends his $25,000 portable pipe organ with dance music and features vocalists Helene Gray Paul Whiteman audition winner and Earl Partain from New Orleans.

Emil Velasco Buckeye Lake Park Crystal Ballroom Velasco Helene Gray Paul Whiteman Earl Partain New Orleans

Bible School Opens at Syracuse

Vacation Bible School opened at Asbury M E Church with large attendance. Several local residents and visitors attended events and family visits shaded by a busy week of community activity.

Bible School Syracuse

Langaville Social and Personal Notes Update

Dorothy and Bernice Ledlie with Elizabeth Ann Chapman attended Rio Grande College commencement. Evelyn Ward and Lucile Anderson entered Ohio University Athens this week. Mrs. W. E. Wright visited at son Dale’s home Sunday. Langsville Ladies Aid held an all day meeting at J. E. Chase home. James Thomas of Wilkinsburg Pa visits grandmother Rosa Barnes. L. E. Entsminger weekend in Charleston W Va visiting daughter Mrs Maynard Davis. Mrs. Entsminger returned home with husband after Charleston visit. Mrs. Harvey Grace died at home in Columbus June 15, formerly Ella Darst. Fred Black of Newark visiting C. A. Nelson and friends. John Braley and children and Frank Braley and family visited daughter Mrs. Geo. McFarland in Vinton Sunday.

Langsville Dorothy Bernice Ledlie Elizabeth Ann Chapman Rutland Rio Grande College Evelyn Ward Lucile Anderson Ohio University Athens W. E. Wright Dale Langsville Ladies Aid J. E. Chase James Thomas Wilkinsburg Rosa Barnes L. E. Entsminger Charleston W. Va Maynard Davis Entsminger Harvey Grace Columbus Ella Darst Fred Black Newark C. A. Nelson John Braley Frank Braley Geo. McFarland Vinton

Stars Say For Saturday June 19 Presages High Adventure

Genevieve Kemble forecasts a day of dramatic planetary influence leading to startling events. Birthdays may trigger a year of adventure and romance, with notable achievements or discoveries in science or nature. A sensational career may fit a charismatic child born that day. Scarlatti inspired by a cat’s feline notes.

Japanese Statesman Puzzle Answers

A filled crossword style list matching clues for horizontal and vertical entries including Senjuro as referenced, with answers spanning terms for boundary ounce and other common crossword words. The grid completion reflects standard puzzle conventions.

Claudette Colbert Stars in I Met Him in Paris at Athena

Claudette Colbert headlines the new comedy romance I Met Him in Paris opening Sunday at the Athena Theater. Melvyn Douglas and Robert Young chase the star through Paris and the Swiss Alps with lavish wardrobes designed by Travis Banton. Wesley Ruggles directs the production.

Claudette Colbert Paris Athena Theater Melvyn Douglas Robert Young Douglas Young Miss Colbert Swiss Alps Travis Banton Star Wesley Ruggles

Jobless Aid Soaks Canadian Governments for Six Years

Ottawa reports that Canadian governments have spent about 800 million dollars since March 31, 1931 to care for unemployment. The burden amounts to roughly four dollars per second over the period, covering Dominion provincial and municipal expenditures.

Ottawa Ont Dominion

Sheriff Finds 81 Nickels in Kerr County Desk

Kerrville Texas. Sheriff A F Moore of Kerr County conducted a spring cleanup at the courthouse and found 81 nickels in his desk. He said the thorough cleaning had not been done since 1928 and the money yielded a cash return.

Kerrville Tex A. F. Moore Kerr County

Rains Delay Harvest in Gallia County Wheat

Heavy rains in Gallia County delay the wheat harvest though grain is fully ripe and of excellent quality. Farm crews brace for longer field work as weather shifts harvest plans.

Gallipolis Gallia County

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