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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1937

Page

6

Grand Master of State to visit Gallipolis Masons

Gallipolis hosts a major Masonic gathering on Thursday April 22 with J Philip Parry Grand Master of Ohio and district officials to meet lodge officers. A dinner by the Gallipolis chapter of the Eastern Star precedes a parade and initiatory work in the Third Degree at the Masonic Temple.

Gallipolis Clarence Wagner Morning Dawn Lodge No J. Philip Parry State of Ohio Ohio Masonic Temple Temple Order of the Eastern Star 12Th District Chambersburg Crown City South ‘Point Proctorville Ironton Oak ‘Hill Waterloo Patriot Thurman Jackson Cheshire Middleport Pomeroy Chester Harrisonville Vinton Racine

Sterilization Bill Backed by Ohio Official

Dr G G Kincon superintendent of the Ohio Hospital for Epileptics urged passage of a sterilization bill before a Columbus Senate Committee He has long advocated sterilization for criminals insane persons and epileptics in Gallipolis.

Gallipolis Senate Columbus G. G. Kincon Ohio Hospital

Faces Serious Charge in Forgery Arrest at Gallipolis

Gallipolis 19 year old Marlin Johnson son of Douglas Johnson is jailed for arraignment on forgery charges after being arrested by Chief Fraley. He is accused of forging the name of his employer Attorney Hollis C. Johnston on a check for zero dollars.

Gallipolis Marlin Johnson Douglas Johnson Fraley Johnson Hollis C. Johnston

Bride on Easter in Gallipolis Married Iris Bodimer to Claude Miller

A charming East End bride Mrs. Iris Bodimer became Mrs. Claude Miller at Easter in Gallipolis. The former Iris Bodimer is the daughter of Mrs. Charles Bodimer of Eureka and will keep her clerical post at the Ohio Hospital for Epileptics. Mr. Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Miller, is connected with the Enteminger Mortuary service. They are popular young people.

Gallipolis Claude Miller Iris Bodimer Charles Bodimer Eureka

Three Gallia Men Held to Grand Jury

Foster Little and Forrest Rathburn of Cheshire and John Veith of Ryger were arrested Tuesday on charges of breaking and entering the George Thompson store at Cheshire during the recent flood. After a hearing before Magister Fred Milliser the trio was held to the grand jury under 200 bond each. The men claim they were given permission by Thompson's daughter to enter the store and obtain provisions during the flood.

Gallipolis Foster Little Forrest Rathburn Cheshire John Veith Ryger George Thompson Fred Milliser Thompson

Expect Minor Changes Only in School Work

Gallia County Schools superintendent H. Bion Bradbury says only minor changes in school districts are expected at the annual redistricting meeting set for April 29 in the courthouse auditorium. The county Board of Education will preside, with Bert Jones A L Dillon C B Tanner C A Evans and C E Halley on the panel. Transfers must be requested by petition and approved by the county board and folded into the general plan.

Gallipolis H. Bion Bradbury County Board of Education Bert Jones A. L. Dillon C. 8. Tanner C. A. Evans C. E. Halley

Barton Sues for Divorce After Marriage in 1931

Gallipolis James Barton of Addison files for divorce from Rhea Baker Barton alleging persistent opposition since their October 9 1931 marriage. Mrs Baker works in a local insurance office. Col. H B Ecker Elk Exalted Ruler announces a dozen candidates for class initiation on Monday night April 5 the third such initiation in three months.

Gallipolis James Barton Addison Rhea Baker Barton H. B. Ecker Lodge of Elks

Ready Willing and Able leads Athena feature with Keeler

Ruby Keeler and Lee Dixon headline the Athena's Thursday and Friday feature Ready Willing and Able a Warner Bros musical comedy from the Richard Macaulay story. Louise Fazenda Winifred Shaw and Allen Jenkins star in a lively production with a 20 foot high typewriter number and songs by Mercer Whiting.

Warner Bros Richard Macaulay Athena Theater Ruby Keeler Lee Dixon Johnny Mercer Richard Whiting Louise Fazenda Winifred Shaw Allen Jenkins Carol Hughes Hugh O'Connell Teddy Mart Addison Richards Ross Alexander Shaw Lee E. E. Clive Jane Wyman Alexander Bobby Connelly Ray Enright Jerry Wald Sig Herzig Warren Duff Warner

Rare Record Lamb Champions of Southern Ohio

Gallia County feature: Gus Brechtel, a Cheshire farmer, claims a lamb championship with a flock of 20 ewes producing 45 lambs. Notably five ewes are mothers of triplets, an unusual and rarely equalled feat in the region.

Gallipolis Gus Brechtel Cheshire Ohio Brechtel

Interest in Northwest Celebration Growing

E. J. Mildren secretary director of the Ohio State Commission praised Gallia County Historical Society and Dr Co EB Holzer for plans to restore Gallipolis old French Quarter. He predicted the project would become nationally famous and boost local participation next year in the Northwest Territory celebration.

Gallipolis Northwest Territory E. J. Mildren Ohio State Commission Gallia County

New Sunday School Organized at Georges Creek

Claude Leonard and others organize a new Sunday School to meet in the Georges Creek school building. Religious services are temporarily discontinued at Addison due to flood damage to the church property.

Gallipolis Georges Creek Claude Leonard Addison

Move of American Legion HQ in Gallipolis announced

The Move Headquarters Gallipolis Lafayette Post ? American Legion has transferred its offices from the Ohio Valley Bank building to the municipal building. The post will hold its first meeting in the new quarters tonight.

Gallipolis Lafayette Post American Legion Ohio Valley Bank

Seven Pigs Sold For 291 Dollars In Patriot Market

Eleven pigs eleven months old sold by George Carter of Patriot to John Gills stock buyer. Weighed 2780 pounds and brought Carter 291 90 at ten and a half cents per pound.

Gallipolis George Carter Patriot John Gills Carter

Indictment Against Durst Brothers Nolled in Cheshire Case

In Gallia County Judge's court Prosecutor John W. Howell moved to nol pros the assault indictment of Ray and Delmer Durst over the case involving Prof. Willard H. Weekley principal of Cheshire schools The indictment was dismissed on Tuesday after the application.

Gallipolis Ray Delmer Durst Willard Weekley Cheshire John W. Howell

John Hughes fined for furnishing liquor to a minor

Gallipolis judge W R White fined John Hughes 25 dollars and costs after a guilty plea for furnishing liquor to a minor. Sentence of six months in jail was suspended. Ray Moore and John Maddox were released on bond in a robbery case, agreeing to repay victims and court costs.

Gallipolis John Hughes W. R. White Ray Moore John Maddox Rio Grande

Young People of Doanville Meet at Presbyterian Church

Doanville youths gathered Sunday night at the Presbyterian Church led by William Thomas with readings by Tom m y Thomas Harold Yates and Clyde Simmons. Attendance was high and local supervisors urge participation. updates note several families visiting relatives and ongoing recoveries from mine incidents.

Doanville Presbyterian Church William Thomas Tommy Thomas Harold Yates Clyde Simmons T. J. Thomas Tara Hunter Irene McDowell Margaret Tignor Zanesville Lillian Coon Columbus Robert Coon Earl Paxson Frank Paxson Mt. Perry Ohio Dan Smith Bobby Amos Tignor Connie Lois Anne Norma Jean Bert Tolliver Charles Courtney Gladys Perrigo Clarence Tignor Karl Tolliver Pauline Juanita Logan Marc Simmons Lick Run Mine Elmer Tolliver Buechtel Clarence Chauncey Mine

New Plymouth Church Group Holds Service

The Standard Bearers of the M. E. Church held an Easter service at the hall Sunday morning at 6 20. Breakfast followed. A string of visitors and family guests joined Easter celebrations at local homes including Mr. and Mrs. Byron Cassell and others, with concern expressed for Charles Lowry’s slow recovery after a recent auto accident.

New Plymouth Church Group New Plymouth M. E. Church

Zaleski Social News and Easter Greetings

Easter services were led by Rev. J. G. Deeds at the M E Church. Local families shared visits and guests from Athens Wellston and McArthur. New arrivals include a daughter named Jacqueline born to Emerson Lambert and a son to Artie Peters. The dogfish shark packs were noted as a local curiosity.

Helen J. W. Coleman Logan James Molihan Hayes Farm Red Diamond Orville Marks Molihan House John Webb CCC Marietta Merida Pierce Chillicothe Catherine Cooke T. J. Stump W. G. Betz John Schneider Athens Max Howell Joan Emerson Lambert Artie Peters Jacqueline Dorothy Bliss Business College Columbus Helen McKibben Ohio State University William Milner Frank Fort Billy Wellston Blanche Steele Fred Hallett Henry Londonderry Harry Tripp Eleanor Horton Oliver Bruchae McArthur

Glouster Gridders Busy at Annual Spring Practice

Fort y players reported to coaches Sadosky and Kemeter for spring football drills. Donald Zimmer proved the fastest in sprints with Howard Dodson close behind. Two teams formed for a practice game as graduation will thin the roster, though many freshmen and sophomores join the squad.

Glouster Sadosky Kemeter Donald Zimmer Howard Dodson

Prof Copeland Is Heard by Kiwanis Guests

The Kiwanis Club in Glouster hosted a Tuesday night gathering at Hotel Gordon with fifty members and guests enjoying dinner. Professor W. F. Copeland of Ohio University spoke on evolution, delivering a well received address. L. E. Richardson led group singing. Rev. F. G. Boroff won the attendance prize and Mrs. W. F. Copeland received the guest prize.

Minersville Social Briefs Highlight Weekend Visits

Mrs Grace Nunn of Columbus was weekend guest of her mother Mrs Laura Hayman. Numerous locals hosted and visited relatives, church events included a Sunday night program at the Methodist Church led by Miss Glenna Rummel and a 6 AM Sunrise service conducted by Rev Bert O Connor. Children and extended family members traveled between Carmel Columbus Nelsonville Athens Five Points and Chicago with stops in Galilpolis.

Minersville Grace Nunn Columbus Laura Hayman Ralph Hayman Methodist Church Glenna Rummel Bert O'Conner John Roush Carmel Will Thomas William H. Thomas Roush Hurl Harris Nelsonville Kenneth Lewis Harris John Huber Ed Nye Pomeroy John McCallum Charles Neff Chicago Evelyn Pickett Darwin Margaret Thomas Otto Hartenbach Adolph Grueser Fred Mescher Margaret Hartenbach Gallipolis Herman Grueser Walter Baer Katie Becht Mike Wipple

Revival services announced for Mt Hermon Broadwell circuit

Miss Ava Hamer of Wellston will lead music and devotional services at Mt Hermon on Route 530 near Sharpsburg. Opening meeting attracted good attendance after Rev. William B. Campbell completed three Harley sermons. Revival services are open to the public.

Broadwell Ava Hamer Wellston Mt. Hermon Sharpsburg William B. Campbell Campbell

Glouster Social Notes Highlights Easter Visits and Moves

Glouster social page lists Miss Isabel Carter visiting with her parents in Glouster during Easter vacation. Several Athens and Columbus residents, including Grace Ochs and Anna Bee Bryson, are noted as visitors or guests. Mrs C M Clark relocates to Glouster while Franklin Boroff announces the birth of son William Bennett with grandparents named.

Cleveland S. Kleinman Mary Gibson Athens Lois Balderson Lalla Danford Anna Bee Bryson Columbus W. W. Bryson Roe Watkins Mary Joe Kermit Blosser Alfred Howard Rodney Linscott Glouster C. M. Clark Worthington W. M. Bryson Urbancrest Frank Boroff William Bennett A. M. Bennett F. G. Boroff

Miss Morris Hostess To Members of Cast

Miss Virginia Morris entertained the Junior play cast at a Walnut Hill home party Monday evening. Cards ping pong and dancing filled the night as she served refreshments and favors. Guests included Neva Golding Margaret Dunlevy Betty Cunningham Anne Weymueller Donald Cooper Donald Yerian Howard Dodson Bobby Wolf Jack Millington and George Tolliver. UMWA officials W B Morris H F Rainey and Herman Thetson were in New York City Tuesday night for wage agreement talks.

Glouster Virginia Morris Walnut Hill Gainty Neva Golding Margaret Dunlevy Betty Cunningham Anne Weymueller Donald Cooper Donald Yerian Howard Dodson Bobby Wolf Jack Millington George Tolliver W. B. Morris H. F. Rainey Herman Thetson New York City

Australia faces long term population decline say economist

Sydney University economist R Wolstenhole warns that Australia will inevitably lose population within 49 years unless a vigorous policy is adopted. He cites lack of a strong population strategy and urges government action to counter aging and shrinking numbers.

Australia Sydney A.P R. Wolstenhole Sydney University

Nelsonville Girl Is Bride of W Balderson

Miss Josephine Alice Tignor of Nelsonville wed Wilbur Balderson Jr. of Glouster in St. Marys W Va on Sunday March 28. The bride is daughter of Mrs Cora Tignor and a Nelsonville High School student. The groom, a Glouster High School graduate, works with his father in the dry cleaning business and will live in Glouster.

Glouster Josephine Alice Tignor Nelsonville Wilbur Balderson, Jr St. Marys W. Va Miss Tignor Cora Tignor Nelsonville High School Balderson Glouster High School

Untitled Patent Remedy Promises Quick Results

An advertisement touts PRESCRIPTION Q-623 as a magically effective internal remedy. It claims thousands are impressed by rapid results and urges readers to obtain a bottle now.

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