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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1939
Page
7
Gallia County WPA circle reports a house-cleaning on road projects with three supervisors given dismissal slips and others to be discharged this week for alleged WPA rule violations. Foremen may drop to laborer as penalties. Most projects continue with weather delays, and no aliens are on the Gallia rolls.
Gallipolis hosts two Red Cross aid schools under Kenneth Worm and Ralph Lewis and under Griffith with Mrs. Wayne Booth as county secretary. One program trained WPA timekeepers and supervisors at the courthouse, the other at the high school. Cadmus course finished with certificates awarded to Radway Brooks Griffith Cook Emil Emerson Corbin John Edward Evans Virgil Green Wyman Butt Elwin Willis John Alton Tanner Herman Wood, all school bus drivers based at Cadmus schools.
Reports from Washington state list Star Route mail contracts awarded between Gallipolis Thurman and Gallipolis Athens. William Mossman retains Gallipolis and Mercerville route. William Clark keeps Gallipolis Athens route. Clara Cardwell wife of Herbert A Cardwell local clerk gains Gallipolis to Athens. New contracts take effect July first.
Information from Gallipolis notes the death in Richmond Virginia of Rev. Charles C Mohart aged about 75 a former German Lutheran minister born in Gallipolis and later living elsewhere only faintly recalled in this city.
The Gallipolis Waterloo Chapter Order of the Eastern Star honors Mrs Verna Massie Shaffer a recent bride with a miscellaneous shower Friday evening refreshments will be served.
Mrs. Arizona Lewis Gioia 63 born in Crown City and wife of John Gioia died at the family home in Huntington. She was the mother of five children.
Relatives from this county attended funeral services Monday in Wellston for Mrs. Mary Boyce 75 mother of Mrs. Emma Mossman of Alice.
County nurse Miss Naomi Evans reports three diphtheria cases and one scarlet fever case among school children in Gallia County, all improving.
Mrs Emerson Bigony returned Saturday after a week's visit in Columbus. Mr and Mrs J R Caster and Mr and Mrs Lauren Hoffman and gon Owen Owen helped celebrate Mr Caster's birthday with his granddaughter Mrs Wayne Turner and family at Dyesville. Wesley Allen Ogdin from Columbus spent the weekend here. Mr and Mrs W B Martin of Wales Mill were Sunday guests in the J E Radekin and W M Morris homes. Lauren Hoffman was in Pomeroy on business Thursday. Ladies of the Dyesville church quilted at Mrs Ora Nelson's. Albert Cone and daughter Betty were in Pomeroy and Middleport on business Wednesday. George Radekin took Emmet Harvey to Columbus for observation and treatment. Mrs Elizabeth Cottrill and Mrs Thelma Cottrill of near Radcliffe were Sunday guests of the W R Holcomb family. Lena Webb and Alta Cone assisted Mrs Even Morris with quilting Thursday. Lauren Hoffman and Morris family hosted Thursday evening guests. Laurel Grange members attended Pomona Grange at Columbia Friday. Leslie Canode and family spent Sunday with C C Canode.
Philip Evans Irion two and a quarter year old son of Floyd Irion and Cecla Evans has never tasted candy or cake aside from a small first birthday portion. He is raised on vegetables and milk with chicken as the only meat, and his health reflects his parents' careful diet.
High water in the Ohio River and nearby creeks has pushed U S government condemnation cases against Gallia and Meigs County landowners to April or May. Judge Mel G Underwood ordered hearings with juries to view the premises and determine damages, but flooding makes proceedings impractical.
Gallia County Crop Control and Soil Conservation Committee members and clerical assistants spend the week at community centers collecting signatures of applicants who will participate in the federal farm program.
Harris native Andrew Figgins 79 died Sunday at his Harris home. Funeral services were held today at Harris Church conducted by Rev. C. M. Payne with interment there. He is survived by two daughters a son and his brother Simeon Figgins.
George L. Boardman aged 57 originally from Mason County West Virginia and formerly of Kanauga died Saturday in a Charleston hospital. He is survived by a daughter Mrs. Ralph Frazier with whom he resided.
Mrs Betty Lane is granted a divorce from Granville Lane on neglect allegations. Custody of their two children awarded to the mother with $4 weekly support ordered from Granville Lane.
Mrs Beulah Eskew seeks custody of three children alimony and a court order prohibiting Roy Eskew from removing household furnishings after he allegedly left their Kananga home on February 28 and would not return.
Reno Vernon Sheets native of Gallia County died Saturday at his Columbus home. Funeral services and interment were held there Monday. He is survived by his wife and their son Dale as his immediate family, with many Gallia relatives.
Morgan J. Sutter 52 native of Proctorville died Sunday night in a Huntington hospital from influenza. His wife, the former Lillian Sims of Crown City, survives him. Funeral services were held in Huntington today.
Announcement states Rev. Harry H. Perkins of Ashland Kentucky will begin revival services in the Church of the Nazarene on Thursday night A week of prayer in members' homes preceded the services
Weekend applicants include Ray Benson 21 and Ida Belle Baker 18 of Gallipolis. Ronald Henry 18 and Beatrice Wells 19 of Crown City. Woodrow Spriggs 25 of Northup and Martha Jane Albright 21 of Gallipolis.
Mrs Lavatta Smith and others named as defendants in the Gallipolis Common Pleas suit seeking judgment for 333.34. A mortgage on two city lots stands as security for the funding firm.
More than 200 Boy Scouts from the city and county and about 60 high school band members will present the first Scout Circus in Washing ton School Auditorium Friday. The program includes first aid signaling games and demonstrations with Cub Scout stunts between acts. The band concert opens, followed by a brief address by Charles E Wood and troop presentations. No admission charge.
Heavy weekend rains caused major damage to roads in Gallia county with two 25 foot bridges washed away on Burnt Run in Harrison Township and on Blazer road in Green. Water covered lower roads and Ohio River levels rose as improvements became mud.
French Colony Chapter of the D A R met Monday afternoon with Mrs Wayne Booth and heard a book review of Address Unknown given by Mrs CaBelle Walker The regent Mrs Harry R Hurn gave a tentative year end report to be read at the State Conference in Toledo next week
Gallia County registrars received auto license tags almost a week late on Monday evening. Auditor E. D. Keeler and Mrs. Rupert Trout reported the arrival. First purchasers included Miss Lola Mae Rupe, a local grade school teacher, and Lester Evans, a wholesale grocery executive.
Mrs. Floyd Werner and daughter Genevieve stayed with Mr. and Mrs. O. B. Boudinot. Ada Kierns visited her brother-in-law and sister Clair and Mrs. Sayers. Mrs. Clarence Tigner recovers from influenza and ear abscess. J. D. Howard and E. C. Howard dined with Mrs. W. M. Howard. Kenneth Hannaman will speak at Hooper Ridge Church. Concord Guild resumes meetings with quilting parties at Mrs. Margie Howard’s. Pearline Doughty returns from Cleveland after her brother-in-law Carl Bardenburg’s death. A joint Concord Ferndale farewell for Rev. and Mrs. Morris is planned for Wednesday at Ferndale Church as they move to Toledo. Concord Church seat fund gains early subscribers including John L. Baird and others.
George Kirkley reports Bill Terry backs the St. Louis Cardinals with 7-1 odds to win the pennant. Terry praises speed and hitting power, notes the shortstop question, forecasts improvement from Mickey Owen and Enos Slaughter, and expects pitching strength from McGee Warneke Weiland Davis and rookies Sunkel Raffensberger.
Balmy winter weather prompted hens in Springfield to lay heavily and approach a near record. The local market saw an egg surplus with prices dropping five to ten cents per dozen.
Sydney reports Assemblyman Burke asks Prime Minister Lyons to back a stork derby over five to ten years to boost population in Australia. The proposal aims to encourage births through a prolonged, nationally supported program.
Pratts Fork Sewing Circle met with Alvira Colmer on Thursday with eight members present. Names included Mrs. Golda Colmer Mrs Cora Ator Mrs Amanda Colburn Mrs Murl Colburn and others. Next meeting is at Mrs Cora Ator's on March 16. Local residents O'Brien Colburn Montgomery and King were noted in weekend visits and employment updates.
William Sargent of Leominster was treated for frostbite after his truck stalled on the Mohawk Trail in extreme cold while he tried to fit chains.
A. G Parker of Quincy Illinois received the entire estate valued at more than 5000 dollars upon the death of a 94 year old Civil War veteran to whom Parker had shown kindness.
Ohio University honored its basketball team, coaches, and freshman squad at a Monday night banquet in Howard Hall. President Herman G. James, Athletic Director Don Peden, board member Don Clippinger, and Assistant Coach Harold Wise spoke. Bill Trautwein praised the squad’s effort and character despite season results. Dana Kelly served as toastmaster.
The article presents sports trivia and answers: eleven football positions, Max Baer’s 1938 title fight with Tommy Farr in New York City went the full fifteen rounds, Babe Ruth’s top salary was 80 000 in 1930 1931, and a notice inviting readers to mail questions to the Sports Service Bureau in Washington DC.
Logan with Herman Sheline supervising a group of 10 boxers traveling to Portsmouth for elimination bouts as part of the Golden Gloves tourney. The return finals are set for March 14 here at Tritchelville Pavilion, with winners advancing to state contests in Columbus. Participants include North heavyweight Banik middleweight Sheline 135 pounds Ned Sheline 120 Lambert Griffin 70 Sanborn 80 Dye 165 Bacnis 145 and Floyd Smith 133.
In Coral Gables Florida Sam Snead and Ralph Guldahl advanced to the semi finals of the $5 000 International Four Ball golf championship after a 39 hole win over Craig Wood and Billy Burke Lawson Little and Tony Manero won 7 to 6 over Johnny Farrell and Willie Klein to join the pair The other semi final features Johnny Revolta and Henry Picard against Horton Smith and Paul Runyan.
Chuckovits by 18 points raises his season total to 437 in 26 games as University of Toledo loses 51 to 38 to Loyola of Chicago. Toledo suffers ninth defeat of the season and fourth straight while closing the schedule against Loyola at Chicago. England reports one railway death per 89 million passengers.
Chicago Cubs rally with new trades and pitchers after Garcia Hartnett whips up excitement. Mancuso Bartell Leiber thrive away from Bill Terry as English from Cincinnati and Harrell Whitehill Epperly Higbee join. Dean remains brash and vital while Cavaretta Herman Hack headline infield. Gleeson Galan Leiber standouts in outfield with Reynolds Marty competing for spots.
Bradbury born to Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Smith a six pound son named Larry Marshal. Homer and Walker McElhinny attend federal court sessions in Columbus. Mrs Theodore Kennedy of Langsville guest of Mrs Irena Smith. Miss Sarah Gilmore ill with influenza and recovering. Mrs Griff Russell and Carolyn Jean Pierce ill. Rev and Mrs George Scott of Columbus spent weekend with relatives here. Bible School attendance Sunday March 5 was 68. Rev J P Miller preached on Giving Our Best to the Master. Young people provided special music. Mr and Mrs J M Carsey spent one day last week with Mr and Mrs Frank Beach Leading Creek.
Baseball news briefs cover Whitehead missing camp due to health issues and Bill Terry’s concern. Reports from multiple spring camps note injuries, holdouts, signings and workouts across teams including Yankees Dodgers White Sox Reds and Cardinals with players such as Burgess Whitehead Johnny Vander Meer Van Mungo Merv Connors Julius Solters Lyn Lary and Dick Sisler.
The Stockton and Darlington railway in England becomes the world’s first public railway, opening on September 27, 1825. It marks a milestone in transport history.
Chicago defeated Purdue 28 to 26 to leave the Big Ten cellar, marking the 1939 finale as Chicago’s first win over Purdue in 13 years. Michigan beat Northwestern 32 to 26. Iowa fell to Minnesota 54 to 43, keeping Iowa last. Standouts include Jim Hull of Ohio State with 169 points and Captain Ben Stephens of Town for plucky effort.
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