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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1940

Page

9

Social notes and birthdays fill Gallia County events

Gallipolis social notes report a Baptist Church session with hostesses and a program blending St Patrick and Easter themes. Other items include Riverside Study Club luncheon, a Europe churches talk, birthdays celebrated for Mrs Sheets and Walter Glendon, and a car crash injuring Ford Bailor Jr. in Gallipolis.

Gallipolis The Baptist Church Helen Wells Earl Moore Leona Boster Marie Glassburn Irene McClaskey St. Patrick Claude Shahan Margaret Shuler Marie Elliott Dimple Lane Wells McClaskey Laura Morris Bernadine Jarvis Russell Wallace Belle Williams Jewell Martin Riverside Study Club R. R. Starbuck Rio Grande Bixler Rish Churches of Ford Bailor, Jr

Hospital Admission Reported for F L Coder

Enter hospital Gallipolis F L Coder an employee at the state hospital has entered Holzer Hospital for treatment.

Gallipolis F. L. Coder State Hospital Holzer Hospital

Condition Improves for Local Businessman James Haskins

James L. Haskins, a local businessman, shows slight improvement at Holzer Hospital a week after undergoing a major operation. Medical staff report steady progress and expect continued recovery as his condition stabilizes.

Gallipolis James L. Haskins Holzer Hospital

DAR Leaders Announce Two Historic Site Markings

The Ohio Society Daughters of the American Revolution announces two state historic site markings for the summer in Hamilton County and Gallipolis as part of the Sesquicentennial. The plan honors Marquis de Lafayette for his aid to American independence and a plaque may be placed at Our House where he was entertained in 1825.

Gallipolis The Ohio Society, Daughters of the American Revolution O. D. Dailey Albany William Pettit Dayton R. W. Finsterwald Athens Hamilton County Marquis de Lafayette Our House

Examinations Held For Postmastership In Gallipolis

Will A. Troth, federal examiner at the local post office, conducted four examinations for postmasterships. Six candidates vied for Crown City, three for Patriot. Non competitive tests were held for Racine and Winton offices, limited to current postmasters.

Gallipolis Will A. Troth Federal Civil Service Crown City Patriot Racine d Winton

Resigns Post as Gallia County Music Supervisor

Lois Fasig resigns as Gallopolis County Supervisor of Music after ill health. she returns to her Arlington home.

Gallipolis Lois Fasig Arlington

Elect Officers of Local Elks Lodge in Gallipolis

Edward Judy named Exalted Ruler and a full slate of officers chosen for the Gallipolis lodge. A minor fire on a porch caused a small blaze, quickly fought by firefighters. Luncheon meetings at Grace Methodist Church closed after a strong turnout.

Gallipolis Elks’ Lodge Edward Judy F. W. Shane John E. Halliday Clyde J. Ingels Harley E. Bovie Frank L. Shaw Clyde C. Ingels Aaron Davis Asa Condee Second Ave Sycamore St Grace Methodist Church

Modernizing storefronts in Gallipolis Switzer and Halliday buildings

Modern storefronts are being added in Gallipolis with shops placed in the Switzer building and the adjacent former Halliday building. The properties were recently purchased by Brumfield and Thomas.

Gallipolis Switzer Halliday Iy Brumfield and Thomas

Marietta Boat Building to Launch 167-Foot Steamer

Announcement states the Marietta Boat Building Co will launch a new steamer of 167 feet in length and 37 feet beam from the ways next week. The building appears set to add a significant vessel to its roster.

Gallipolis The Marietta Boat Building Co

Restaurant sale near Court Street in Gallipolis

John Mainsain reportedly sold his Second Street restaurant to Roscoe Houck of Harrison Township. Houck takes ownership as the deal closes and settles the transfer of the business.

Gallipolis John Mainsain Second Near Court St Roscoe Houck Harrison Tp

Also Mentioned on This Page

Gallipolis Social Notes Myrtie Elkins Hilda Strickland Bladen Wilma Strickland Virgil Lockwood W. Va Elkins Mrs. O. E. Sheets Mercerville Mrs. Sheets Arthur Elliott Northup Walter Glendon Chillicothe Elizabeth Breinig Jean Eversole Norma Johnston Columbus Deaurice Beaudry Cleveland Elizabeth Shought South Charleston Harold Brown Fairmont J. P. Short Rodney G. A. Tabit Barksdale Eckford Hodgson Joseph Tomko Beaumont Tex Tomko Carrie Walker Paul Wetherholt Huntington Edward Irgens Waterford Virgil Martin O. A. Vornholt Cook County Hospital Chicago Bernice Overturg Alice Cardwell Jesse Walters Blanche Robinson Helen Russell Nelle Rider Uhrichsville Elizabeth Housh Virginia Neva Walker Hazel Richard Baltimore Johns Hopkins Hospital Harold Elliott Springfield Oak Hill Gallia County Charles Laughton Jamaica Inn Stiry Fin Joan Barclay John K DAR Joan Bennett Doug Fairbanks Jr New York Walt Disney Disney Inocchi V.dp Dirand Clover Farm Kroger Byo Kroger’s Country Club Quality Reede Callies Country Club Ohio Eesti Kroger’s Latonia Club Country Club Manzanilla Jar Dot Salmon Country Club Kellogg’s Corn Flakes Olives Country Club Pillsbury’s Chase & Sanborn Maxwell House Wheaties del Monte Florida Valencia Dinty Moore New Kroger's Kroger's Country Club Oie Camay Armour’s Rome Krogers Country Club Heinz del Maiz Fancy Corn WBNS Linda WLW Tin Ie
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