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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1940
Page
12
Gallia County peach growers hold varied views on January weather impact. Optimists say it is too early to gauge losses, but foresee a likely smaller harvest. Sunday sunshine followed rain predictions. Judge J. S. Clark notes early blooms with snowdrops and crocuses emerging.
James Taylor of Gallipolis who runs a laundry on Third Ave south of Olive St has bought the building he occupies and a two story brick block on Second Ave owned by George A Tabit. The two properties join at the rear and a cottage adjoining the brick block is included in the sale.
Gallipolis report: T. S. Cowden 71, local resident, became suddenly ill on duty as night attendant at the state hospital Saturday and lapsed into a coma. He is hospitalized and reported slightly improved, suffering from a diabetic condition.
Gallia court grants Mrs Cinnie Williams a divorce from Charles Williams and restores her to Mc Daniel name for alleged neglect. Mrs Leodamus Bright is granted a divorce from Charles C Bright on the same grounds.
Gallia County relatives and friends attended funeral services in Middleport today for Harlow D. Swisher, 63, a native of Little Kyger. A brother, Maurice K. Swisher, lives near Cheshire, and a sister, Mrs. L. E. Davis, in this city.
Francis Larue aged 31 and WPA enrollee, father of three, is jailed in Gallipolis on a non support charge filed by his wife. The family home is north of Kyger in Cheshire Township.
GALLIPOLIS R. S. Ellinwood, manager for an oil and gas firm, rents the new residence at Third and State Streets owned by T. S. Berridge. The arrangement highlights a local property rental in Gallipolis.
Dwight Ward has been granted a divorce from Jessie Ward on the grounds of neglect and cruelty. The ruling cites the breakdown of the marriage and approves the dissolution as requested by Ward.
Seven babies born at Holzer Hospital last week were girls. The report notes the series of newborn arrivals at the Gallia county facility with no other details on families or birth specifics.
Thomas Parry a 62 year old Jackson County resident remains in poor condition with head injuries from a coal mine accident reported at Holzer Hospital.
Dr R A Howell, Mina Chapel south of the city, preached Sunday morning before a large audience, sharing evangelistic messages with attendees gathered at the rural chapel.
Gus Frye was removed from Holzer Hospital to his home in Gallipolis after recovering from a severe pneumonia attack.
Were schoolmates Logan Harry Young and Harry F Bowen, both from this city, who died recently. They started railroad work together with Young at Hocking Valley and Bowen at New York Central. Hawaiian lobsters found 12000 miles away along South Africa coast, a migrating species now half a world from its origin.
Gallipolis social notes report the wedding of Joseph E. Thompson and Ida Mae Harding at the bride’s parents home near Cheshire with both families present. They celebrate with a wedding dinner and plan to live on Thompson family farm at Little Eggar.
Mrs Myrtie Perkins celebrated her birthday with a dinner party on Thursday February 29. Guests included Mr and Mrs George Mulford and Fred Mulford of Cheshire.
Mr and Mrs Edward Matthews have left Piqua after a brief marriage to establish a home in Detroit. Mrs Matthews, formerly Miss Elizabeth Coon, is described as a former Rio faculty member.
Logan reports entries continue for the independent basketball tournament to be held at Union Furnace High School March 21 to 23. McArthur Theaters, Schillers Movers of Chillicothe, and Stones Grills of Chillicothe have filed entries.
Logan Dan Langley the Murray City mine foreman was taken to his home Saturday from Cherrington Hospital. He has been there for 11 weeks recovering from a fractured leg sustained in a mine accident. James Nelson two months old son of Mr and Mrs Edward Cook of this city was admitted to the hospital at noon Sunday for treatment. He is reported seriously ill.
Ora B. Friend 46, secretary treasurer of Local 248 Painters Union, died Saturday of Brights disease at 1487 Neil Ave. Funeral held at 2 p.m. at A. K. Graumlich and Son Chapel. Burial at Green Summit. Survived by wife Nellie and son Robert.
Thunder storms swept Logan and vicinity Saturday night and again Sunday afternoon as temperatures rose over the weekend.
Public welfare report to Logan county commissioners covers November 1939. WPA aid reached 851 persons with 31 569.88 dollars. general relief 2 499.20. aged and dependent children aid totals 18 550.57. Four crippled wards, one delinquent, 78 wards of county welfare board noted.
Logan city police reported 58 arrests in February with traffic violations most common. Wrong parking led with 24 cases followed by 8 for blocking intersections and 8 for overtime parking. Other cases included stopping at stop signs, running red lights, license issues, seven drunk and disorderly, two driving while intoxicated, and four for assault and battery.
Logan police investigated two Saturday evening crashes. At the alley between Main and Hunter near the Ohio Power Co. office a taxi driver Robert Stewart and Albert Patton were involved. At Market and Hunter St a pair of drivers Wendell McCoy and Donald Kraft collided. No injuries reported.
Dr Walter E Brehm moves his medical office to 29 Park View in the Ambrose Hotel Building. Mrs Rhea Bangert returns from Columbus and takes over the vacated office in the Rochester building on East Main Street where she will open a law practice. She moved her office today.
Gallipolis business block at Court and Third Streets leased to Jack Knight who plans a merchandising establishment there. Knight recently managed the Gallipolis Department Store operated by a Charleston firm with several tri state outlets.
Gallia County Medical Society members plan to attend the Ohio Medical Society district meeting in Jackson on Thursday after a noon dinner. Addresses will be given by Dr. Parke G. Smith of Cincinnati president Dr. Charles Nelson of Columbus secretary and Dr. J P Pratt along with Dr. Henry Foster of Henry Ford Hospital Detroit. The district includes Gallia Jackson Scioto Lawrence Adams Meigs Vinton and Pike counties. Wives will be treated to bridge and theater parties.
Gallipolis police investigated a burglary attempt at the Standard Oil bulk station on Pine Street. Access was gained by breaking two door locks but police reported nothing of value taken.
Hazel Shellman was granted a divorce from Curtis Shellman by Judge Phil Henderson on grounds of neglect. The case was uncontested and involved no children. Local report notes spring fishing operations had begun and Eureka Dam conditions show muddy water after heavy rainfall.
Concord Church activities and local social happenings in Nelsonville and surrounding areas, including church services, visits, and gatherings. Notable items include Rev. William Mar tell George teaching at Concord Church on March 3, gatherings at Antle and Myers homes, and a stork shower for Mrs. George Chapman.
Logan Nelsonville Nel sonville man was ordered to report before Mayor Dallas Kinser to face a reckless driving charge. Police tagged him Sunday afternoon on Front Street. Firefighters were called to a car fire behind Mon Cook’s Main Street business at 4 20 Sunday afternoon with damage listed at 10.
Police Chief Lew Reynolds will be off duty for a few days. Patrolman Harrison Litherland will handle day duty in his absence from city hall.
Mrs Niles Ralph of this city was taken to a Columbus hospital Sunday by ambulance for a surgical operation.
Mrs. Augusta Bauer aged 48, mother of ten, was arrested in Cincinnati over the weekend by state liquor law officers for liquor violations. It marks her 30th arrest in ten years with fines exceeding 3000 dollars.
Rev. Hollie C. McClanahan closed a two weeks evangelistic meeting at the Church of God in Gallipolis. The pastor Rev. H. M. Smith says the meetings were quite successful and well received.
The Rev Phipps Rutland preached at the church Sunday evening. Attendance at Sunday School on Feb 25 was 55. Various locals visited relatives and attended meetings in Athens Chesapeake Pom eroy Parkersburg Marietta and Columbus. A patriotic program marked Lincoln and Washington birthdays at the regular grange meeting.
Gallia deputies Wood and Dickey searched nearly 300 miles over the weekend in Vinton neighborhood efforts to locate alleged chicken thieves but found no suspects.
Reports list the church service at the Methodist Church with Rev E B Dean officiating. Attendees from distant places include W E Russell Wheeling West Virginia and D H Russell Albany Ohio.
Kenneth Davis and Carl C. Byers returned from Cincinnati last night after attending two days of Boy Scout sessions.
The Rio Grande College Gospel Team presented a morning program at First Baptist Church with Eva Anderson Marjorie Wiseman and Gilbert Weed as speakers Miss Wilma Caldwell read scripture Virginia Crabtree sang with Janet George as accompanist Marie Meadows chaired the program Rev W T Packer preached at the evening service
Social hour and refreshments held at Mrs George Snowden home after Buchtel Band Boosters meeting in school. Alumni Association executive board met Wednesday. Mrs Will Lewis suffered a heart attack Thursday. Robert Robson submitted to an emergency appendectomy Sunday at Cherrington Hospital. Lillian Lafollette returned from Cherrington Hospital after appendix operation. Mrs Dora Radcliffe Campbell recovering from a fall. Mrs Campbell spending winter with her meter in Akron. Elmer Smart and spouse attended Walter Staten funeral in Wellsburg. Clyde McCullock announce birth of a son February 24. Ralph Ramsey of Hamden visit with George and Mrs Snowden. Mrs Rebecca Stevens returned after weeks with daughter in Chillicothe. Ralph and Mrs Andrews visited Bookman residence. George Smathers seriously ill.
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