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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1932

Page

5

West Virginia Air Tour lands at Gallipolis airport

The first West Virginia Air Tour planes arrived at Callifolia Airport at 11 o clock. By noon all seven aircraft lined the field and displayed varied aircraft for visitors. The event featured acrobatics and a parachute jump with notable pilots including Capt G E Haldeman. The tour, hosted by Dr Holzer, proceeded to Huntington after a banquet at Hotel Lowe in Gallipolis.

Gallipolis West Virginia Air Tour Callifolia Gallipo Lafayette Holzer Point Pleasant Lowe Huntington

Gallipolis High School Re-decoration Underway

Painters decorate the Interior of the High School Auditorium and Study Hall in Gallipolis as part of annual improvements. The Kanaugha School will also be redecorated this year. Supt Wayne Lutz announced no further property improvements in the Gallipolis District this year. Janitors perform the majority of the work.

Gallipolis Kanaugha Wayne Lutz

State funds aim to stretch reach via Tresuit initiative

Officials say limited state funds will be allocated to the Tresuit program to maximize impact. The plan targets expanding services, improving access, and leveraging partnerships to amplify outcomes despite budget constraints.

Injured Worker at Lock and Dam 2 Receives Care

Gallipolis report says Stanley Halley, 35, is in Holzer Hospital after an on site accident at Lock and Dam 2. A lever he used to operate a bear trap slipped, water pressure pulled the sewer from his grasp and swung it against his side. Recovery expected without operation.

Gallipolis Stanley Halley Holzer Hospital Halley

Leaper Tract land offered for Mound Hill Cemetery

In Gallipolis on June 24 reports say the Leaper Tract of 44.72 acres, long sought for addition to Mound Hill Cemetery, may be bought for less than a year ago asking price. The city commission weighs purchase after prior condemnation talks failed with a $4,000 jury appraisal deemed excessive.

Gallipolis Leaper Mound Hill Cemetery

Books for Juniors Collection Grows at Public Library

Gallipolis reports steady growth in the Public Library Children study collection funded by Dr and Mrs C E Holzer. Eleven new titles were added this week bringing the total to about 100 and further purchases are planned as funds permit.

Public Library Gallipolis C. E. Holzer Margaret Davis

Jury Verdict In Perkins Switzer Case In Ohio Court

Gallipolis. In common pleas court Judge W R White heard W L Perkins versus R M Switzer administrator of S L Perkins estate. Plaintiff sought 602 for services during his brother’s last illness. A jury of twelve returned verdict for 400. Court will continue the docket rest of the week and into next.

Gallipolis W. R. White Common Pleas Court W. L. Perkins R. M. Switzer S. L. Perkins D. F. Bostic R. E. Russell L. D. Davis O. W. Rogers Jacob Trowbridge C. V. Porter Nettie Swain Maggie Morgan R. E B. Walters Farrell Haskins O. N. McElhinny H. H. Roush

Gallia Considers Share of New Utility Tax

Gallia County Commissioners at their second meeting of June adopted a resolution to claim Gallia’s share of the utility excise tax. The prosecuting attorney is asked to investigate township fund conditions as funds are near exhaustion for needy residents this winter. Small appropriations were made for Route 160 improvements and several township roads.

Gallipolis Gallia County

Migraine Is A Real Disease And Its Causes

Royal S Copeland explains migraine as a distinct hereditary disorder marked by periodic attacks. He contrasts it with common headaches and offers management via diet sleep and lifestyle, urging avoidance of patent medicines and recommending regular meals and natural elimination.

Mrs Berridge Dies After Long Illness Survived by Three Daughters

Mrs. Berridge had been ill for years and confined to her home ten years. She is survived by three daughters Mrs. A J Sheets Huntington Mrs Nell Sheets Gallipolis and Mrs J H Shato Funeral services were held Friday morning at 10 o'clock at Yellowstone Church.

Nell Sheets Gallipolis J. H. Shato Yellowstone Church

Business Men Lose Drop Game to Womeldorff end Thomas Team

Gallipolis June 24 With one week left in the first half of the recreation baseball season the Business Men's state lead slips as Womeldorff & Thomas defeat them 5 to 1. The Business Men hold five wins and one loss, while the American Legion trails at four and one. Next week shapes up as a tight race for first place with the winner of the first half to meet the second-half champion in the Little World Series.

Gallipolis Recreation Baseball League Business Men Womeldorff & Thomas American Legion

Mrs. Jane Berridge Dies in Gallipolis at 83

Mrs. Jane Berridge, 83, a resident of Gallipolis, died at her home on lower Third Avenue Wednesday evening after a brief illness. Survived by relatives in the area. Funeral arrangements pending.

Gallipolis Jane Berridge Lower Third Avenue

Ohio Streams To Be Opened July 1

Ohio division of conservation officials say streams reopened for fishing July 1 after stocking survey. Leer Creek Olentangy River Mad River Stillwater Covington Kokosing Clearfork Mohican Raccoon Newark Blacklick Bokea Salt Creek Clear Creek Hocking Sugar East Fork Little Miami Maumee Antwerp Defiance Tymochtee Captina Meigs

Ohie Leer Creek Mad River Covington Kokosing Clearfork Mohican River Raccoon Creek Newark Blacklick Bokea Creek Salt Creek Seloto River Clear Creek Hocking River Sugar Creek Dover East Fork Little Miami Williamsburg Maumee River Antwerp Defiance

State Conservation Announces Expanded River Surveys

State Conservation Commissioner William H. Reinhart said further surveys would be conducted on creeks and streams above the Grand River confluence with Rock Creek to assess conditions and potential hazards.

Grand River Rock Creek Wiliam H. Reinhart

Camp Meeting Opens in McConnellville

June 24 report that the Athens camp meeting opened on Wednesday in McConnellville and will run through July with services and gatherings planned each day.

Mcconnellville Athens

Mrs. F. Harrison Undergoes Operation in Ringgold

Mrs. F Harrison of Ringgold underwent an operation at Grant Hospital Columbus on Wednesday at 11 oclock. Reports from the hospital indicate she is doing as well as can be expected.

Ringgold F. ¥. Harrison Grant Hospital Columbus

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