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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1937
Page
9
County engineer E N Leonard says winter damage to Gallia County roads could exceed 150000 dollars and no federal or state help is likely. Flooding washed surfaces, slid slopes, and damaged bridges. crews fix as funds allow and maintain an all winter schedule amid scarce lime and gravel.
Grace Methodist Church hosts a family night Friday under Rev. H. H. Wilbur. Members and families are invited to bring supper for an indoor picnic with a humorous program by the Progressive Bible Class women.
Members gathered at Mrs. Russell Sloman's home as the Riverside Study Club held an imaginary trip to the West Indies. Mrs. Clayton Priestley, Miss Julia Donnally and Mrs. Paul Haskins presented papers on the islands while Mrs. Julia Conklin recounted her recent Porto Rico journey.
Daphne recalls Brett Hall and overheard remarks during a town outing with Larry Smith and Jennifer. She worries she used tactics on her sister and resolves to make amends as Jennifer confronts the budding romance. Jennifer bluntly notes Daphne has fallen in love.
Daphne and Jennifer spar over romance as Jennifer seeks approval and warns Daphne to let her choose. Daphne cautions about fair play while urging caution. The scene ends with a hint of future romance and unresolved tension.
Following a county questionnaire the Chamber of Commerce announces Gallia County annually produces 275,781 pounds of chickens 1,637,561 dozens of eggs and 110,000 baby chicks.
In Gallia County a Women's Christian Temperance Union committee led by Mrs. F. B. Amsbury begins visits to all Gallipolis and county schools. With permission from the district superintendents, the first rural group includes Rev George Sagen and several ladies. The effort aims to educate students on the dangers of alcohol before vacation.
Gallipolis Chamber of Commerce with 149 members plans a six seat board election. Members receive ballots by mail asking them to list six names and return to secretary Mrs. Maude Hauser by March 10. Incumbents continuing are Henry W. Cherrington Dr. C. E. Holzer Harry Miller J. Paul Mossman Craig Slagle. President is Homer W. Walter.
Old Kgger Church in Cheshire Township is condemned due to extensive flood damage. Sunday School and church services are being held at neighborhood homes as repairs are unlikely.
Holzer Hospital reports 24 year old Lewis Cox badly injured in a hit and run. He suffers a skull fracture a broken leg and multiple head and body wounds but remains conscious and holding his own.
WPA offices relocate from Municipal Building to the courthouse with H. W. Nixon announcing the change. The new office houses about six clerks and will be more accessible to clients than before.
Mrs Cabelle Walker hosted the Thursday Club at her Gallipolis home this afternoon. Miss Edith Hutsinpiller welcomes Philomathean Club members tonight at 7 o'clock.
Alva Lane of Bidwell was fined $100 and jailed by state officers after a hearing before Judge A. J. Stormont on a charge of possessing untaxed liquor.
Gallipolis officials and Red Cross leaders report a price agreement with local merchants for flood relief supplies. The plan provides Red Cross orders for needed materials without naming where to buy. The effort, praised by flood disaster chairman Rev George Sagen, aims to minimize costs and honor cooperative spirit. First awards to flood sufferers will be given Friday night, says Dorothy Lewis in charge of Red Cross activities.
Howard D. Wood aged 46, son of the late James Wood of Gallipolis, was buried at Mound Hill Cemetery after dying in Columbus from pneumonia. He leaves his wife, four sons, and a brother Robert E. Wood, all of Columbus, as survivors.
Mrs. Della Butts returned from Athens to a surprise party as relatives gathered to celebrate her 51st birthday with a home filled by family from Carseytown Long Run Athens Albany and Columbus. A funeral at Garden Cemetery for Milo Dinsmore drew many friends. he spent most of life in Lodi.
Mason County authorities in West Virginia offer a 25 reward for information to arrest the arsonists who set fire to a Glenwood high school building and gymnasium across the Ohio River from Gallipolis. Gallia County bloodhounds were used but could not track the train from the scene.
Grover Cleveland Chapman charged with selling liquor dispensed to patrons was arrested by state officers. He appeared before Judge Stor mont, denied guilt, and was bound over to the grand jury while jailed.
Gallipolis Young Farmers Club gathers in the agriculture building for the first meeting since the flood. A spring and summer program outline will be presented.
Frank Smith of McArthur visited Logan on Wednesday. He is the father of Martha Smith who serves as a music supervisor in the rural Hocking County schools.
This ad explains tired kidneys cause backaches and general fatigue. Doan's Pills are promoted as a long proven remedy for flushing waste from the blood and relieving discomfort.
A dinner in Gallipolis preceded a scheduled film showing. The fragment suggests a community gathering with food served before the presentation. Further details are not clear in the snippet.
A Rotary Club meeting featured a film on State Bread Week while a local hotel ran short of rolls and served crackers to attendees.
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