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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1940
Page
10
A fragmented report notes a Jolphy Jo and Sa incident at a local scene. Details are sparse but officials describe a daytime event with minor injuries and ongoing investigation.
Gallipolis hosts the sesquicentennial HQ in Park Central Hotel Building with Director Ed M Hawes of Marietta in charge and assistants Virginia Steele Velma Dillon. A Lafayette Day observance is planned for May 20 and locals are asked to loan old photographs of early Gallipolis scenes and settlers for a souvenir program.
Gallipolis notice warns creditors and stockholders of a March 21 meeting to ratify the sale of personal property to John Smith and authorize directors to sell all assets, dissolve the company and close offices. The firm once stood at Second and Spruce Streets and later at the tobacco auction warehouse on Third and Sycamore Streets.
Annual faculty dinner in Lafayette Hotel hosts 22 staff members with guest speaker Joseph Fichter of Miami University and toast master Principal Carl C. Byers. Vocal solos by Miss Elizabeth Shough and Ed Wise, accompanied by Miss Ruth Miller.
Hubert W. Carnes advances from second to first assistant cashier at the First National Bank, succeeding the late Virgil D. Martin. Selwyn White will join as new clerk on April 1, son of Gallipolis residents Levi and Mrs White, with prior clerical work in Columbus.
Evan D. Rees of Perry Township seeks the Republican nomination for Gallia County commissioner. He has lived in rural Gallia County his lifetime.
Recent license issuances include Charles Yields, 21 of Portsmouth and Lucille Welch, 21 of Williamson West Virginia. Robert E. Lewis, 21 and Vera Hartline, 21, both of Strasburg Ohio. Hancil E. Parsons, 22 and Annie Marie Young, 21, both of Charleston.
J Samuel Daniels age 83 died Sunday at his Porter home after a morning stroke. Funeral services were held at Porter Church with Rev J L Stephenson officiating and burial in Vinton Memorial Park. He was a widower and had no children.
Mrs Goldie Harrison files a divorce action against Enos Harrison alleging neglect. The couple married nearly three years ago. Plaintiff requests restoration of her maiden name Jacques.
Thomas Drennan Jr., aged three, is in a local hospital with head injuries after a fall from a car north of Pomeroy Sunday. He is reported in a comatose condition.
Rotarians met Monday evening at the White House after dinner to discuss general matters. The Rural Urban Relations committee led the program with Lawrence Harden and Josef Brashares in charge.
LOGAN case assignments in common pleas court moved to begin trials March 18. Jurors will be notified when to report. LOGAN N ash Phelps of Falls Township left Cherrington Hospital for home Monday after an appendicitis operation two weeks ago. He is a school bus driver in the district.
Logan Lawrence Hartman of Logan sustained a deep cut to his left wrist while at work Monday at the Sun Glow plant. He received medical treatment at Cherringlon Hospital.
A campaign button features Walter Johnson, famed former Washington Senator pitcher, signaling his run for Congress in Maryland. The image ties athletic fame to political ambition, appealing to baseball fans and voters alike.
Gallipolis hosts an Achievement Day for county home demonstration units on Saturday April 6 likely at the Presbyterian Church. Over 100 rural women are expected with a noon luncheon and Miss Christine Carlson, state nutrition specialist, as guest speaker. The Woman's Chorus will sing and members will discuss program topics.
Logan County Election Board cautions that all petitions for county offices and committee posts must be filed by 6 30 o clock Friday evening March 15. The board plans to meet at 10 tomorrow for a hearing on the Marion precinct division with no written objections filed to the proposal.
LOGAN After more than five weeks in Lancaster hospital Frank Cave of South Perry returned home Saturday evening. He was overcome by monoxide gas fumes while working on motor equipment for the state highway department during one of the heavy snows. He is foreman of the crew in charge of highways in western Hocking County.
Burglars entered the Rempel property on East Main Street Sunday night and stole several old books of considerable value, police said. The house had recently been taken over by Quaker State Oil Company to become a service station. Intruders broke an east window and unlocked the door to enter.
New automobile sales in Hocking County reached 23 by Monday, the best first third of a month in over a year. Dealers report rising inquiries as spring approaches.
Gallipolis reports Dr. Raymon T. Allison, president of the Gallian County Conservation Council, has named seven committees to advance the program per the state plan. Members span Game, Forestry, Lakes and Parks, Social, Law Enforcement, and Finance divisions, listing many local leaders and officials.
Gallia county reports spring 4-H club activity starting in April with 22 clubs last year and a target of at least 30 this season. A leaders conference will set preferred projects before enrollment, as boys’ clubs begin under County Agent E G Royer.
Union Furnace PTA meeting to be held at the school building at 7 30 Wednesday evening. Rev R M Stuart will speak on Family Life with a home economics demonstration led by Miss Helen Washburn. Musical program includes Emerald Isles trumpet solo by John Campbell and a brass quartet Melange Spiritual. Members Dwaine Lee Clark Tom McManus Bob Bryan John Campbell.
Bernard Montell of Shawnee faced Mayor Dallas Kinser after an auto crash at Second and Market Streets. Pleading not guilty, he was found guilty and fined five dollars plus costs. Daniel Sauders of Logan, driver of the other vehicle, suffered a dislocated shoulder and attended the hearing.
Logan says Harriet Sater has bought the North Street property in Stoughton and plans to move with her family soon. The Stoughton family has leased a second floor apartment in the Pettit property on West Hunter Street while preparations continue. The North Street property is expected to be remodeled by the new owner.
Logan Paul Smith of Marion Township and Pearl Skiver of Starr Township were jailed Saturday for failing to pay old fines tied to fish and game law violations. Game Protector Edward Eberst arrested them for nonpayment.
A large delegation of Masons attended the Woodlard Funeral Home service for Mack E Mount. Final rites were conducted Monday evening, with services today led by Rev. Stanley W Wiant. Burial is in Oak Grove Cemetery. In Logan a son named George Marvin was born March 8 to Mr and Mrs Chester Lackey Gore. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs George Hite of this city.
Lafayette Post American Legion members plan a Wednesday night celebration in Legion Hall for the 21st anniversary. The Women's Auxiliary will serve an oyster supper and present a large birthday cake. No formal program is planned, but several members will announce volunteer numbers.
Miss Mary Ellen Reynolds of Pt. Pleasant visits kin John and Mrs Howell while Betty Van Gilder visits Red House. Miss Mary Switzer returns from Huntington. Will Gibbons and Betty Arthur visit with relatives. Harrison Youth Club to meet at Ralph Saunders home. several residents travel or host relatives. County Agent E G Royer and Mrs Royer visit Coshocton. Representative Robert Betz returns to Columbus on committee business.
Gallipolis announces an annual Junior Amateur program to be presented Friday morning during the high school assembly. Admission funds will be used to help defray expenses of the Junior-Senior Prom early in May.
Mrs. Carrie Williams is reported in serious condition in Holzer Hospital following an illness or injury. Medical staff are said to be giving her careful treatment as the community awaits updates.
After a ministerial association meeting Gallipolis announces a Monday March 18 through Thursday 12 30 pm daily series at Grace Methodist Church on The Disciples of Jesus with biographical talks by local pastors. Interdenominational Communion in Baptist Church Thursday night. Good Friday service noon at First Presbyterian with seven ministers. Friday 8 pm First Baptist features Judge Harry C Hoffman on The Trial of Jesus.
Riverside Drive a 1300 foot land strip facing Route 7 south of Gallipolis along the Ohio River becomes the city’s latest subdivision. Bailey Walker farm divided into 50 by 365 foot lots. owners include Postmaster A. K. Merriman and Harry Maddy. Dr George Roberts has bought two lots and plans a residence. Electricity and water mains reach within 300 feet of the addition.
Gallipolis high school will hold a senior scholarship test on Saturday March 30 for upper forty percent students. Principal Carl C Byers names contestants Ray Hively Frances Condee Helen Condon Robert Sheets Margaret Pickens Harold Steger Merrill Carter Alice Wheeler Eleanor Lanthorn Ellen Westerman Jean ne Jones Rosa Merritt Vernon Alexander John Gwinn as participants.
New tags appear after the March 10 deadline. Local registrar Mrs. Rupert Trout reports sales exceed three hundred units as residents renew or obtain vehicle registrations in Gallipolis.
The Women’s Republican Club meeting planned for last night in the Court House was postponed to Tuesday night March 19.
Gallipolis L Dale Fresh, principal of the Bidwell Schools, returns to duties after leg injuries from an automobile crash north of Columbus Friday. He was treated in a Columbus hospital and no fractures were found on examination. His car was wrecked.
Arthur Sheets of Swan Creek is being treated at Holzer Hospital for chest injuries from a Sunday night auto crash near Eureka.
James L. Haskins, 76, senior member of Haskins and Tanner, is hospitalized at Holzer Hospital after a medical condition.
Gallipolis manual arts department with 70 pupils in training reports a successful year. Students completed blueprints for school properties and buildings, made furniture mainly tables and chairs, and constructed 50 music stands for the school band. Many pupils created home use articles which became their property.
Gallipolis principal Carl C. Byers will speak to the Methodist St. John's Bible Class at the monthly social in the church tonight. He will discuss the current school program and plans for the high school.
Many persons aged 65 and older without clear Social Security understanding visited the local post office today to consult a representative of the state board that controls disbursements.
Gallia County mourns the death of Civil War veteran Thomas J Clark at age 96 in Thurman. Surviving comrades include F M Brookman Kerr James A Gatewood Harvey Russell. He was born in Perry Township to John Niday Clark and Mary Waddell died seven years ago. Funeral at home Wednesday 1 pm with Rev C D Copley. interment New Zion Village Cemetery.
Gallipolis court house auditorium filled until noon Monday for a forfeited land sale of about 200 parcels conducted by County Auditor E. D. Keeler with H. B. Ecker as auctioneer. Prices were better than expected on most lands, with few bids on mineral rights only.
Thousands switch to Plymouth and enjoy greater motoring. The 1940 Quality Chart shows Plymouth shares 21 of 22 top quality features with high priced cars, more than the other two low priced makes. Visit your Plymouth dealer to test the Luxury Ride from Chrysler. Major Bowes CBS program 9 to 10 PM EST.
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