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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1937

Page

6

High Water Mark Spurs $500000 Gallia Road Fund Push

Gallia County officials say a half million dollars is needed for highway rehab tied to the Ohio River super dam near Eureka. Robert Jenkins notes plans go to Columbus and then the War Department for approval, with work likely to start once funds are released.

Gallipolis Robert Jenkins Gallia County Eureka State Highway Department Columbus War Department United States Engineers’ Corps Jenkins Ohio River

Marriage Meddlers A Sequel to By Adele

Mary returns to reveal why she fled to her relatives as Dicky and Auntie press for the full story. The trio teases and bristles with curiosity while Mary steadies herself to spill the events that drove her to seek shelter with the garrison.

Significance Behind Mary’s Surprise and Artistic Conscience

In a dialogue from a serialized tale, Mary fears Phil Veritzen plans to debut her as a star soon, while Dicky questions the scheme and hints at moral lines. The group debates whether Veritzen’s ambition includes harmful tricks, and Mary weighs her readiness and possible dangers. The scene ends with a tease of continuation tomorrow.

Mary Dicky Phil Veritzen Lings Phil Ipecac

Fire Holds Clover Farm Store Blaze in Gallipolis

Fire that destroyed the Clover Farm store at Third and Vine in Gallipolis was contained to the building by the city department. The insured building owner is Harry Vanden and stockkeeper Forrest Thomas, with losses listed at 5000 dollars. Residents Harvey L. Brown and Roy Neal and families escaped or lost belongings in the incident.

Gallipolis Clover Farm Third and Vine Harry Vanden Forrest Thomas Harvey L. Brown Roy Neal Thomas

Andirons Missing From Our House Museum Gallipolis

Alma McCormick reports the prized set of tall andirons or dogirons is missing after an extensive search across Southern Ohio. The antique balance of the century and a half old article is not found, and investigators seek clues to its disappearance.

Maid of Salem at Athena recalls 1692 witchcraft scare

Claudette Colbert and Fred MacMurray star in Frank Lloyd's Maid of Salem inspired by colonial hysteria. Colbert plays a Puritan maiden accused of witchcraft as a tall dark stranger and a lone dance witness tilt the verdict toward death, while MacMurray's vanished cavalier becomes the devil in court.

Frank Lloyd Salem Claudette Colbert Fred Mace- Murray Athena Theater Miss Colbert Fred MacMurray MacMurray Harvey Stephens Louise Dresser Bennie Bartlett Gale Sondergaard E. E. Clive Bonita Granville Virginia Weidler Rosita Butler Beulah Bondi Edwards Ellis Donald Meek

Cousins Die Within Week in Ohio Town

Funeral services for Alex Coughenour aged 89 were held at Poplar Ridge Church with Rev. J L Stephen son in Middleport. Warren Coughenour aged 81 died Wednesday in Gallipolis and services set for Friday. Both men were cousins born and raised in Cheshire Township.

Gallipolis Alex Coughenour Middleport Poplar Ridge Church J. L. Stephenson Warren Coughenour Cheshire Township

Lambert Funeral Held for Howard Lambert in Gallipolis

Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon for Howard Lambert age 28 at Brush Church near Vinton by Rev John Spires. Lambert eldest of eight children of Mr and Mrs Mark Lambert died after a fall from a railway trestle near Marion breaking his neck. Birth el Jeffers, a neighbor, accompanied him as they sought work.

Gallipolis Howard Lambert Brush Church Vinton John Spires Lambert Mark Lambert Marion Birthel Jeffers

What’s on the Air WLW Tonight Featuring Multiple Acts

Radio listing notes a diverse lineup including Norsemen Quartet Alice Remsen and Mary Small. Also scheduled are Rhythm makers Easy Aces London Broadcast Jerry Cooper and Roy Shield with a pop concert. Local School of Music piano recital and Ferdi Orch and Busse’s Orch appear among the programs.

Norsemen Quartet Alice Remsen Music Is My Hobby Rhythmmakres Easy Aces Mary Small London Jerry Cooper Roy Shield School of Music Martinez Brothers Northern Lights Busse

Court Hears School Ownership Case in Guyan Township

Judge White hears the dispute between the Board of Education of Guyan Township and Thomas F. Daniels over ownership of an abandoned school building. The court reserved decision Wednesday.

Gallipolis Board of Education of Guyan Township Thomas FE. Daniels White

Funeral rites held for Van Harbour in Columbus

Funeral services for the late Van Harbour were conducted Thursday morning at Cora. He died at the home of his daughter Mrs Merrill Davis in Columbus and was interred at Calvary Cemetery in Rio Grande.

Cora Gallipolis van Harbour Merrill Davis Columbus Cora Calvary Cemetery Rio Grande

Famous French female artist puzzle clue list

A clipped crossword style entry listing numerous clues and partial answers across horizontal and vertical segments. Includes references to Oscar Straus and various arts related terms with noted artists and shapes, designed as a puzzle grid with scattered fragments.

Rio Grande College Forward Movement Organizing Nears Completion

L M Howell announces near completion of the Rio Grande College Forward Movement fund drive. Dr. Charles E Holzer names four division managers who will appoint five group managers each and then five assistants. Acceptance posts include Homer W Walter J W Mootz and others. First group report meeting set for Friday evening at the Lafayette Hotel.

Gallipolis Organization of Rio Grande College L. M. Howell Charles E. Holzer George Sagen John McNealey Stanley Evans Harry A. Wood Homer W. Walter J. W. Mootz F. W. Shane Frank Allen Leo C. Bean Harry M. Miller G. G. Kincon E. S. Spear Frank E. Wetherholt John Ropeter Edwin E. Higgins John H. Harrison E. N. Wiseman B. Lewis Jones FE. W. Edwards L. F. Allen H. K. Butler Lafayette Hotel

Stormont Speaks at Grace Methodist Church Meeting

Stormont addressed St John s Bible Class of Grace Methodist Church at its regular monthly meeting. Program committee members included M T Haines F E Null and Judge Stormont who all participated in the session.

Frog Hunting in Gallipolis Faces Frog Scarcity

In Gallipolis hunters report a decline in frog numbers threatening a local tradition of hunting and eating frogs. Attorney Harry M. Miller proposes a bill for a closed season during spawning, to be introduced by Representative Robert Betz in the next General Assembly.

Gallipolis Harry M. Miller Robert Betz

Davis Improves After Heart Attack at Holzer Hospital

John Newton Davis bank cashier is reported improved at Holzer Hospital after a severe heart attack following a hernia operation.

Gallipolis John Newton Davis Holzer Hospital

Northup and Elliott Exchange Marriage Vows at Catlettsburg

Paul Northup married Miss Madge Elliott in Catlettsburg Kentucky on Sunday. They were accompanied by cousins Mr. and Mrs. Morris Elliott. Northup is a local grocer’s partner, and Madge Elliott is the daughter of Ezra Elliott and has worked in a local store for three years.

Paul Northup Madge Elliott Catlettsburg Morris Elliott Mr. Northup Fred Northup Northup Ezra Elliott

Gallipolis Social Notes Roundup from May social week

Gallipolis Chapter No. 283 Eastern Star held its annual inspection at the Masonic Temple with Miss Mabel Baker of Ironton as inspecting officer. More than 100 members and guests attended after four initiations, followed by a social hour with refreshments. Other notes include births and visits: birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Edward V. Twiggar at Hooser Hospital. visits by Mr. and Mrs. Harley Ward of Charleston to Mrs. E. P. Mullineaux. Mrs. Levi White hosting the Grace M. E. Church Foreign Missionary Society. and several trips and gatherings of local residents including Columbus, Grand Rapids, and Washington, D. C. themed travels and family get-togethers.

Gallipolis Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Mabel Baker Ironton Edward V. Twiggar Hoizer Hospital Twiggar Harley Ward Charleston E. P. Mullineaux White Levi White Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of Grace M. E Arius Cook Columbus Cook A. E. Tope William Deepping Grand Rapids Mich John E. D. Keeler Helen Shaw P. S. Ricketts Washington, D. C Buna Rathburn Frances Huntington Mary Rathburn Jette W. E. Gilmore Jack Milamore Pomeroy G. C. McCall Roanoke Ernest

Old Pine Ladies Aid Society Meets at Miller Home

Members gathered for an all day meeting at Mrs. Zella Millers home to view quilts and quilt patterns. The group plans next gathering with Mrs. Anna Wood on May 27.

Gallipolis Old Pine Ladies Aid Society Zella Miller Anna Wood

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