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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1940

Page

12

Rio Grande College Sponsors Gallia County Aviation School

Rio Grande College will sponsor a Gallia County aviation school to establish a college level aviation program at the Gallia airport. The plan includes instruction for enrolled 1939 graduates and local residents, with facilities and a workshop to be completed soon. Minor damage to a local building was reported as locusts disappeared from the area.

Rio Grande College Gallia County School of Aviation Gallipolis Jowr Che Civ Anton Lannel Tealing

Suspected Dog Not Affected by Rabies

Report from Gallia County Columbia states a dog that bit three year old Homer Logan of Middleport at Karmuga days ago was not rabies. Dog Warden Roy Johnson said the dog was tied and gnawing a bone when the child approached.

Gallipolis Columbia Homer Logan Middleport Karmuga Roy. Tohnson

Vinton County Court Notes Appoints Trustees to Children’s Home

Vinton County commissioners appointed H C Wyatt and F E T Ansel to the Children’s Home trustees, replacing James George who died and A C Gorsuch who resigned. They also approved funds for road repairs after Raccoon Creek floods and for county machinery lubricant, culvert pipe, and a new typewriter. The treasurer announced tax books open for June collection. May vital stats reported 11 deaths and 26 births. Cases aired included appeals decisions and a divorce grant, with other court actions and health department examinations noted.

Vinton County H.C. Wyatt McArthur FE. T. Ansel James George A. C. Gorsuch Ales Mills D.A Carl R. Smith Health Department Court of Appeals Matthews J. Lewis Nellie M. Snider Ellie Cozad Johna A. Kennedy Claude Herrold Charles C. Chap Grand Loder LH Youngstown Kenneth Hugeine Edward Quick Knox Ows Common Pleas Court Fred W. Everett Jackson County C. F. Row Jana Athens County Arle’ L. Chatfield Harry Thacker Board of Education Harrison Two Everett Mary Graves Guy Graves A. D. Dossley Chfield

Kyger Personal and Brief Social Notes

Mra Albert iy spent Sunny With the laterspare Mand Steg 308 Lovel at Tore There will be no Club ce ream dal and program at the BE Choren Fein. June 3 adler Ast Society wil met with Mss Mabel Eakin Wednesday June 2. Riles Helen Darst recently underwent sinus operation. Hattie Mack recovering from injury. Stanley Searles while shearing sheep at Cash Darat farm last week fractured arm. Saturday and Sunday guest of fray and Sunday Donald Tate Joan Rupe spent several days in Gallipolis.

Mra Albert Iy Mand Steg Lovel Tore Fray Donald Tate Joan Rupe Gallipolis

Gallipolis Social Notes and Community Gatherings

Gallipolis notes recount church society meetings at Mrs Othel Sprague home and a Kerr ice cream social planned for Friday June 28. Attendees include Mrs Rose Ray Charl ton Mrs O J White Mrs Lovi Kemper and many others plus Miss Marguerite Moore presiding over a daylong session with dinner and an afternoon program. Next meeting set for July 18 at Mrs George Keith's home.

Westermal Aaies Aid Society Othel Sprague Marguerite Moore Kerr Rose Ray Charlton O. J. White Lovi Kemper Mary Katherine Wallace Johnson Pearl Kemper Joan Theodore McCutcheon Amy Adams T. J. Moore Kate Sprague Anna Swisher Clarence Adama Lewis Harry Kent Wonga Ethel Walters Mina Pauline Adams Misa George Keith

Floats To Be Part Of July 4 Parade

Floats to be part of the Fourth of July parade as organizers plan a centennial celebration. A dinner was held on July 1 for sponsors including Mr and Mrs Ralston Johnson and guests Emily Pearley John sn and family. The event honors Mrs Eggleton and families with prize classes for best floats.

Fey Wen Mahl Galipola Teton Eggleton Johnson Grant Roy Hively Ralston Johnson Emily Pearley Johnsn Eileen Eva Ffooney E- Joholm Howard Elleworth Jewel Naren Thorton Johnson Ind Clifore

Jaycees Lose to Furniture Men in Close Game

Logan United Furniture Workers defeated the Junior Chamber of Commerce Thursday evening in a tight contest. Milne and Tomlinson started strong, but Milne edged Tomlinson in a no hit pitcher’s duel. Kaiser and Sheets contributed multiple hits for the Jaycees, while Milne and the Jays’ defense wedged the score tight through the late innings.

Logan — United Furniture Workers Chamber of Commerce Dick Milne Bob Tomlinson Jaycees George Kaiser Winhers Tomlinson Sheets Charles Jayne Milne Gallipolis Red Cross Paynes Erly Burlington Payne Taunt Clearing Ciy Second Thousand

Gallia War Relief Quota Nearly Reached

War relief drive progress noted with Gallia County nearing its quota as residents and visitors are listed among supporters. Names include Mrs Oscar Eagle of New York visiting Gallipoli, and local families such as Stevens, Johnston, and Resener noted for their involvement and travels.

Gallia Salaaro Las Oscar Eagle New York Lityhile Visting Gallipoli Harry Stevens Bath Anauiga Patersburg CT Nir George Ward James’ Mille Uy |Wance Huntington Ashland Mise Georgianne East Liverpool T. Cowden Anne Hitt Aire Fred Johnston Fest Memere T. Johnston Tohnsten Marvin Carter Northup Ohio State University

Plan for Cheshire Temple dedication at Gallipolis

The Cheshire Masonic temple dedication plan is outlined with a Thursday evening session by the committee. A large school auditorium will host the dinner and principal events led by Chauncey Rite, master of Siloam Lodge. District Deputy Carl Shaffer from Pomeroy will oversee the dedication ceremony.

Gallipolis Cheshrex Chauncey Rite Siloam Lodge Cheshire Gallipolis Lodge Carl Shaffer Pomeroy

Pythians Hold Supper And Degree Ceremony

Local Pythian members invite guests from surrounding areas to a degree ceremony and supper tonight at the Pythian building. Several guest speakers are expected to address the assemblage after the program.

Gallipolis Pythian Order Pythian

Arrest Youth For Robbery Reported in Gallia County

James Young and John Anderson both seven years old are said to have admitted robbing Henry Scott, a Blackfork mine operator, of his automobile and three dollars. They were captured by Jackson County officers and held in jail after Scott allegedly struck them in the ear and they robbed him at pistol point. Gallia County officers sought warrants or further help before arrest.

Gallipolis James Young McArthur John Anderson Oak Hill Henry Scott Blackfork Jackson County Scott Gallia

Unemployed as WPA Delays Gallipolis Projects

WPA delays in Gallipolis due to week layout before July 1 leave 300 people without work and incur about 8000 dollars in payroll loss. Projects under construction will be delayed correspondingly.

WPA Gallipolis

Junior Choir Picnic To Be Held Sunday

Announcement notes a Sunday picnic for the junior choir with plans and details for families and church members. Parsable lines indicate church affiliation and date, inviting participation and support for the children’s event.

Pouring Concrete Starts on New Stand Section at Chiet Field

Concrete work on the new stands at Chiet Field began at 4:30 this morning and will continue steadily until completion. A portion of the carpenter crew worked overtime Thursday evening to complete troughs for conveying concrete to the base of the stands.

Logan Chietin Field

Logan Football Star To Attend Notre Dame

Logan high school football star Robert Mc Bride announced intentions to attend Notre Dame next fall. He sent his registration to the university today and will work in the city this summer while managing a team in the American Legion Junior League.

Logan Notre Dame Robert McBride American Legion

Hold Columbus Man on Non-Support Charge

Logan Lester Johnson of Columbus pleaded guilty to non support and was bound over to the grand jury under a $500 bond. Tipp City resident L P Furlong also pled guilty to issuing bad checks and was held to the grand jury under a $500 bond.

Logan Lester Johnson Columbus Whikehart L. P. Furlong Tipp City

Fair Condition 4-H Calves Shown At Logan Kennethes

Aberdeem Ang ives feeding season of Chub projects. Heaviest calf weighs 196 pounds, another 120 pounds. Arthur Fite of Eureka in hospital after incident. Licenses issued for marriage in Gallipolis and Athens areas, with names William Strodder Winifred Rice L H Williams Rosa Darnell.

Logan Kennethes Enterprise Aberdeem Gary Gallipolis Nis Tues Arthur Fite Eames Eureka Canalon Inaloes! Hospital Laces EO Wea William Strodder Winifred Rice L. H. Williams Athens H.J. Williams Rosa "Darnell William Darnell

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