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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1940

Page

10

Gallia Rotary Club to Sponsor Pine Street Cemetery Rehab

Gallia Rotary Club will sponsor the rehabilitation of Pine Street Cemetery in Gallipolis. City Manager John Gwinn will supervise the project with relief labor, including headstone work, tree trimming, planting, driveway widening, and a suitable marker design. Carl Byers, club president, will present plans at the Tuesday night board meeting. The district meeting in Gallipolis on July 23 may be connected to the bicentennial celebrations.

Gallipolis Pine Street Rotary Clu John Gwinn Carl Byers Bary Club Torex

Wesley Players stage Peter the Rock at local church

The Wesley Players of Ohio University presented the religious drama Peter the Rock at Grace Methodist Church Sunday night. Sponsored by the Youth Federation of the local Methodist Church, the event involved Dr and Mrs John W Danford of Athens.

Gallipolis Peter, the Rock Wesley Players of

Illipolis Corporations Purchase Property

Illipolis Corporations acquire property on Nes Avenue Huntington Townships from Franc Stover. Home Goners Loan Corporation financed the deal with rents to be collected by the purchasing company.

Allipolis Galion Motorcota Andrew Huntington Fheriteemans Teidence

Hold Funeral Services For Elizabeth Fadeley

Funeral services were held Sunday in Gallipolis Ferry for Elizabeth Jane Fadeley aged 3 who died two days earlier. Her husband Jace Fadeley had died over a year ago at age 96. A daughter, Mrs John C McNealey, resides in Gallipolis.

Gallipolis Gallipolis Ferry Elizabeth Jane Fadeley Jace Fadeley John C. McNealey

Grace Methodist Church ends mortgage with prayer at service

At Grace Methodist Church Gallipolis pastor Rev. W Scott Westerman led the bell ringing and offered a Prayer of thanksgiving for burning the church debt during the morning worship hour on Sunday. The event marks the completion of the church mortgage payoff.

Gallipolis Grace Methodist Church W. Scott Westerman

Divorce Granted As Eye Injury From Blast Reported

Gallipolis Mrs Mary Alice Kelton is granted a divorce from Frank Kelton citing neglect. In Gallipolis Willis Nivert, 22, of Sters Hospital, Nellie Hughes, 19, near the city, is at Holzer Hospital for eye injuries from a needle blast embedded in her hand.

Gallipolis Mary Alice Kelton Frank Kelton Willis Nivert Sters Hospital WPA Nellie Hughes Holzer Hospital

Citizens Asked to Exhibit Heirlooms on School Stage

Citizens are urged to display local heirlooms in a central museum during the centennial year instead of window displays. Washington Auditorium’s large stage is cited as ideal with many items from Gallia County and Gallipolis. The relics, once shown on State Street during the centennial, may be collected, labeled, and protected as a temporary museum. The relics committee has not yet met but the idea will be discussed at the first meeting.

al Nipolis Avallanie Tels Atington Auditorium Gallipolis Gallia County State Street Relice Com Mittee

Election board absentee ballot requests surge

More than 360 applications have been received for the absent sick and disabled voters ballots. Clerk Bess Wetherholt says many more are expected. Returns must be made by Friday noon this week with a rush of applications for ballots anticipated over the next several days.

Gallifolis Mise Bess Wetherholt

Wilkesville Garden Club Meeting Delayed to May 14

The Wilkesville Garden Club meeting scheduled for Tuesday evening May 14 has been postponed by one week. Regional district director Mrs Goren Stansbury and assistant Mrs Titus may attend. Hostess will be Mrs Allie Cahoon.

Wlkesville Wilkesille Garden Cit Goren Stansbury Titus Allie Cahoon

Mineral Social Notes and Local Events

Social notes from Mineral record moves of families to new homes on Pearl Ly farm Hewitts Crossing and nearby visits. Local gatherings include Mr and Mrs Joseph Buckley hosting Ward Marcum and Mrs Jesse Ely, and Kenneth Shingler's recent visit to grandparents. Avery Nelle Lowry weds Walter Schultz in Logan with attendance by Grace Lowry and Adda Carmen. William Helber near Enterprise ill with neuritis for weeks.

Ral Arnold Land Van Ralph Grimes Mineral Hewitts Crossing Joseph Buckley Ward Marcum Jesse Ely Carlos Buckley CCC. Ee George Shingler Kenneth Shingler Parker E. van Dyke Logan Ianley W. Winnt Methodist Church Grace Lowry Adda Carmen Ralph Gibson Athens Schines Lulu Bell Scotty Arnold Goodwin Albany Hadley Ely Billie Gene Shingler Alton Hanning Pleasanton

Speaker Urges Knights To Americanism at Sacka District Meeting

Naomi Lodge Knights of Pythias members from Portsmouth Seirovne Oak Hill Gallipatis and nearby attended a Sacka district meeting with two candidates for Grand Chancelor. Wilkinson of Cleveland spoke on Americanism to about 70 attendees. Delegates reported growing membership and progress as hosts provided refreshments and invited a Buffalo rally featuring the D. C. KK. Rank Team of Charleston.

Gallipolis FA Mills H.W. Dexter French Trout Virgil Robforte Tim Lewin F. le Slavin Bradbury, Jr Gilbert Beard F. H. Drummond W. F. Slavin A.’ W. Rite F. W. Irion Charin Swanson Naomi Lodge Knights of Pything Jat Sacka Wilkinson Cleveland Portsmouth Seirovne Oak Hill Laanville Gailipatis Penary Piatrot Naor Lodge Ntom Lodge Buffalo W. Va D. C. KK Charleston

Gallipolis Social Notes Show Local Social Scene

Gallipolis society notes document entertaining at homes and club gatherings. Mrs Howard Neal hosts the Married Police Club with guests enjoying high scores. Betty Tou’s birthday celebrated with a pink blue decor and a white cake. Rev Robert Mason led services at St Peter’s Church. Numerous locals visit family in Columbus Zanesville Nelsonville and Cincinnati.

Gallipolis Howard Neal Ingele Joe Moch Lerner Wanes Dallas Colwell Waterloo Betty Tou Robert Mason Cincinath St Peter's Episcopal Church

New Curbing Work on West Side of City Hall

Two patients discharged to their homes from Cherrington Hospital after appendicitis operations. Ruth Hartman of Nelsonville Route RFD and Ruth Chute of Logan Route 3. Olive Herdman returns home to Logan from Grant Hospital after a two week stay for an operation.

Logan Cherrington’ Hospital Ruth Hartman Nelsonville RFD Ruth Chute Logan Logan Olive Herdman Grant Hospital

Funeral service held for Leanne Dennison in Mercerville

Funeral services were held at Mercerville Church Sunday for Leanne Dennison four year old daughter of Earl Dennison and his wife The child died from burns received at home in Massieville Rows County Friday when a can of kerosene spilled and ignited her garments The child's father is son of Mr and Mrs George Dennison of near Mercerville and the mother is the former Miss Hilda Cremeens of that neighborhood.

Gallipolis Mercerville Leanne Dennison Earl Dennison Massieville Rows George Dennison Hilda Cremeens

Recreation Leaders' Training Institute Opens in Gallia County

Gallia County hosts the Recreation Leaders' Training Institute at the local center this morning. Six instructors from Jackson, Lawrence, Meigs, and Gallia Counties lead sessions in clay modeling, outdoor games, and photography as part of the program.

Gallipolis Atwouday Dors Jackson Lawrence Meigs Gallia Vinton Ave Nell Ave

Garden Club gathering described with local figures and events

Return Program WHEW Maree seme-Sinem recast the Hw Mersnield Garden Club met Wednesday night at the edna Course ENT Wreening afternoon at Mrs. H. B. Stright home. Flanders and others attended with remarks from Mrs. Emma Slagle and Mrs. Chester Wilson. Members and families discussed local church activities and upcoming meetings in Gallipolis and Paint Creek Church.

Mersnield Garden Club Sg BS Flanders Florida Edna H. B. Stright File Slagle Tome Gallipolis Bantini Gallipona Young People’s Union Emma Slagle Vie X. Haroh Paint Creek Berting Farley Athens Roy Llewellyn E.S. “MacFadden Chester Wilson Hysell Proprierty Tat Lubrig

Pratts Fork Personal and Social Notes

Pratts Fork notes various local social events and visits. Wilbur Col jen and his mother spent Sunday in Lancaster with Glen Bean and family. Miss Mary Gleason and Mrs. Caroline Knowlton visited relatives. Robert Garrett and Walter Hawk from Athens were guests here. a miscellaneous shower honored Mrs. Bertha Williams with about 100 attendees. Cora Ator visited Bradbury with the William Howard family. sewing circle at Charles Colburn’s home completed a quilt. Mabel King and daughters spent time with her mother Mrs. Dixon near Pleasant Hill.

Pratts Fork Wilbur Col Jen Lancaster Glen Bean Eenethy Harry Robert Garrett Walter Hawk Athens Everett Wigal Grane Hil Stes John Wigal Ray ‘Mond Llewellyn Jack Sickles Jack Shingter Charles Wise Wisvey Bertha Williams Wigal Homer Cora” Ator Bradbury William Howard Will Colmer Frank Burson Mabel King Dixon Pleasant Hill Charles Colburn Leo

Marriage license applicants and names from Gallipolis notice

Gallipolis marriage license notice lists Eldow Clerk aged 2 and uth Stewart aged 18 as applicants both of Pittsburgh with other names including Earl Ineral, Myrtle Rath Bethel Church near Bladen, Adams aged 21 of St William A. Ellis 66 of Gain county and Dexter Oma Peat and Beach 18 of Middleport Hunting family. Attended funeral for Verne Blazer. in Columbus funeral for Mrs Clem Rader, daughter in law of Mrs Rose Rader.

Gallipolis Eldow Clerk Uth Stewart Pittsburgh Earl Bennett Myrtle Rath- Bethel Bladen Adams William A. Ellis W.va Denver Nelson Gain County Aye Dexter Oma Peat Viv Beach Middleport Mra Verne Blazer Columbus Clem Rader Rose Rader

Kananga Resident Struck By Auto In Sunday's Crash

A Kananga man identified as Alexander, married and living apart, was struck by a car in the Wallifols area on Sunday. He remained unconscious throughout the day with serious injuries. Investigators said the victim, well known in the county, worked on various farms and was connected to Javier’s place. Relatives were notified.

Kananga Javier Alexander Alexander Ix Mision Bright

Addison Youngsters Confess To Robbery

GALLIPOLIS a recent robbery at the home of Earl Mink of Ademon was solved over the week end by Sheriff E. E. Hatfield. Two youngsters of that neighborhood acknowledged stealing money jewelry a watch and close ring. Owing to their youthful years Probate Judge J. B. Clark placed them on probation in care of their relatives. Nearly all the stolen articles were recovered.

Gallipolis Earl Mink Ademon E. E. Hatfield J. 8. Clark

Mrs. Alice Dickey Dies in Huntington

Mrs. Alice Dickey daughter of the late Mr and Mrs John Slater of near Eureka died at her home in Huntington Saturday She has many relatives in Gallia County

Gallipolis Alice Dickey John Slater Eureka Huntington Gallia County

Bryant's Showboat to Play Gallipolis Tuesday

Bryant's Floating Theater to perform Over the Hill to the Poot House at the Gallipolis river landing Tuesday night. The nosy melodrama will be staged aboard the showboat with audience invited to attend the late summer entertainment along the Ohio River.

Bryant Gallipolis Iver Landing

Youth Rally Try Interoffice Phone Test at Logan

Report from Gallipolis Logan rally shows interoffice phone system tested at Logan mayor's office with police presence and church audience. Injury update notes Tom Geslin, injured ten days ago at state highway garage, remains confined to his W Main Street home.

Logan Tom Geslin W. Main St

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