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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1940

Page

10

Snake Disappearing Act Reports Lure of Huge Reptile

In Gallipolis area, reports persist of a large snake seen near the Ohio River linking Crown City to West Virginia. Descriptions tally a possible 15 feet length, with multiple sightings over years but the creature has never been captured or verified by authorities.

Gallipolis Nho J. J. Blazer Ohio ‘Township Fean West Virginia Ohio River Crown City

Gallia County seeks uncounted residents to hit 25000

Gallia County census figures show 3858 new residents and a push by civic groups to locate people not counted. Officials note county salary increases hinge on reaching the 2500 mark, with potential pay boosts if the missing residents are found, and efforts may include enlisting the Chamber of Commerce to identify unenumerated households.

Gallipolis Gallia Coneue Chamber of Commerce Gallin Coun Vo Larpaty

Gallia County Rural Youth jury session set to start

Gallia County jury session begins Thursday with about eight witnesses subpoenaed. A long Friday continuation is planned. Nearby scenes include family gatherings at Gallipolis and community events such as a Rotary picnic and a dinner party.

Gallipolis Ely Witneses John W Gallia County Cora Woods Mill Racroon Creek Bidwell

School Personnel Nears Completion

Board of education reemploys Mrs Mil red Boggs as office clerk for the county. Superintendent W E Wiseman reports near completion of rural teaching personnel for the next school year. A few places remain to be filled, mostly music teachers. No one will be hired this year to succeed Miss Lovn FR as county music supervisor.

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Traps Placed Across City For Beetle Control

Japanese beetle traps are being set at many points around Allipolis on private property by representatives of the U.S. Department of Entomology. The program targets early spring beetle incursions and aims to limit damage.

Allipolis U.S. Department of Entomology

Value of Classics Theme of Address at Public Library

Rev. Cecil Harding Jones of First Presbyterian Church spoke at a public library meeting on Tuesday evening about the value of ancient classics. He argued that studying Latin and Greek in original or English enhances understanding of English, noting about 80 percent of English derives from Greek and Latin. He cited overcoming provincialism, setting a standard of taste, and aiding in expressing truths as additional benefits.

Logan Cecil Harding Jones First Presbyterian Church

Merchants Close Stores for Fourth of July Plan

Gallipolis chairman says merchants will close for Independence Day events as the sesquicentennial program proceeds with games ox roast races and fireworks. Dr C J Holer announces the general program is going forward. Mossmans Divorced. Mrs Frances Burnett Mossman granted divorce from Carl Mossman in Ross County court after ten years of marriage. custody awarded to mother, who remains in Chillicothe.

Gallipolis C. &. Holer Gallijulis Frances Burnett Mossman Carl Moseman Ross County Court Cheshire

Logan Car Damaged In Traffic Accident

Logan hospital reports Mrs. Harvey Bartlett of Nelsonville in satisfactory condition after an operation at Cherring ton Hospital. Noel North near the city is recovering from an ankle injury, had major appendicitis surgery in Grant Hospital. Miss Mildred Bhim of En licensed to marry Ernest Walls Crown City and Eloise Fink Gallipolis. A children's day program at Bail Chapel Sunday night at 7 o'clock.

Gallipolis Janet M. Bailey Grace Methodist Church Clarence “Masters Rachel Ann Belmont John Masters Denver Woodrum Joel J. W. Morris Kathleen James L. Haskins Raymond Danner Mary Jackie Margaret Jones Troy Danner Rebecca Alexander Columbus West Virginia Ella. Blaine Gallipolis Ferry Herman Condee Alexander Mann W. Va Joan O'Neill Logan W. A. Robinson Don Siane Chicago John Hager Arnold Gates Cleveland C. E. White S. L. Gilmore Lake Worth Fla Hendersonville N.C Logan Hospital Harvey Bartlett Nelsonville Cherrington Hospital Noel North Terprise Grant Hospital Mildred Bhim Ernest Walls Crown City Eloise Fink A. Chilren

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