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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1937
Page
6
Gallipolis Chamber of Commerce led by Homer W. Walter begins plans for a Eureka dam dedication likely October 20, the town’s 147th anniversary. A regional conference will set a mammoth celebration with steamboat parades and dignitaries from Ohio and West Virginia.
American Legion Auxiliary District Conference was well attended at the Methodist Church in Gallipolis. The meeting began at 10 and adjourned at noon for dinner in the church dining room. After resuming, several musical numbers enhanced the program. About 200 guests toured Eureka Dam by auto caravan directed by Delbert Dillon, commander of Lafayette Post, with tea served by the host chapter in the late afternoon.
Charles Gohen president of the First Huntington National Bank spoke to Gallipolis Rotary Club Tuesday evening at the Lafayette Hotel at the invitation of Frank C. Christ cashier of the Commercial and Savings Bank.
Carl C. Byers of Rockbridge Dens County has been rehired as Gallipolis High School principal. The Gallipolis Board of Education passed a unanimous resolution praising Byers. He has led the Southeastern Ohio Schoolmasters' Club and serves in state principal circles while pursuing a master's in School Administration at Ohio University.
Sudden death of Luther Glassburn prompts changes to Bidwell School calendar. Thursday picture show canceled. May Queen and Princess pageant moved to Friday May 14. Baccalaureate on May 16 in high school auditorium. Commencement for Bidwell-Porter High on May 19 with E L Bowsher address. Graduates include Irene Dabney Mariana Evans Eva Payne Eileen Gilmore Norma Holter Esther McCluskey Wyman Stevens Cecil Berry Earl Sullins Charles Stewart Harold Garnes Woodrow Wilson. Alumni banquet set for May 22.
The Rio Grande High School senior class has chosen to present The Flatterer as their commencement play on May 14 in the high school auditorium. Director Victor Fowler leads the cast featuring Morris Lowks Elinor Jenkins Eleanor Brooks Charles Smeltzer Merrill Phillips Bob Woods Leta Sayre Ruth Thorne John Robert Richards Mary Tope Eulah Childers Dan Thomas.
A dense crossword style clue list referencing an eminent early astronomer and related terms. The horizontal and vertical entries mix biographical hints with general words, likely forming a themed puzzle about astronomy and era figures.
Gallipolis residents prepare for spring cleanup as city crews collect winter debris from curbs. The Chamber of Commerce coordinates with City Manager Gwinn to organize the effort and remove rubbish to designated sites.
Gallipolis reports all reapplications and adjustments for age pensions completed as far as July 1. County aid director Leo Carter says a closer check is now mandatory, to be carried out by personal visitation and inquiry. Children of dependent parents will be asked about their finances and may be required to contribute.
Gallipolis is set to honor Hannah A Maxon, longtime city teacher who died twenty five years ago. Maxon served as a Civil War hospital nurse and is buried at Pine Street Cemetery where services will be held. date pending with hundreds of former pupils expected to attend.
Naomi Lodge Knights of Pythias hosts Grand Chancellor M. E. Hall of Ohio with a Friday dinner at Libby Hotel. About 200 members from surrounding territory attend a lodge meeting to witness conferment of the Rank of Knighthood.
Gallipolis W B Jones reports a near albino robin nesting at his home. The large bird is white except for a dark red breast and has become the tame pet of the Patriot neighborhood as it grows more familiar.
Helen Arthur daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Arthur has taken an office position with Dr F W Shane county health commissioner in Gallipolis.
The Rio Grande College campus hosts annual May Day events with Dean Elizabeth Coon as general chair and Phi Sigma Epsilon hosting tea for Queen Bernice and court. The formal ball closes the sorority celebration at the Community hall, following a campus afternoon concert by the glee clubs directed by Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Aleshire.
Ohio Supreme Court orders retrial in Gallia County Common Pleas Court of a $10,000 damage suit by Nellie M. Whitaker Jackson against Curtis M. Kerr retired merchant Kerr previously won in Common Pleas Court before Judge Roy J. Gillen. appeals court reversed. Kerr’s car struck and killed Robert E. Whitaker, husband of the plaintiff, about two years ago.
Gallipolis reports 222 high school students and nine faculty members given Mantoux tuberculosis skin test. Reactions will lead to X ray exams and preventive treatment. Tests conducted by Dr. Ralph Gregg on loan from the federal government for flood zone duty, under direction of County Health Commissioner Dr. F W Shane.
L Fadely of Rio Grande arraigned before Judge Stormont on a driving while intoxicated charge. He was fined 25 dollars plus costs and ordered suspended from driving for six months.
George's Creek Grange will observe Rural Life Sunday on May 23 with an all day meeting and basket dinner. Sunday School starts at 9 30 followed by an afternoon program after the meal announced Grange lecturer Mary Lewis Hughes.
Members of the Women’s Bible Class and neighbors gathered at Mrs Minnie Keck’s Taylor Ridge home for a farewell party as ill health sends her to Lancaster to live with daughters Mrs James Friend and Miss Mary Keck. An electric floor lamp was given as a gift.
The social page records Mrs Morris entertaining friends, Lincoln Call and Miss Mary Baker’s recent Pomeroy wedding, rock club outcomes, and multiple visits by residents to cities like Cincinnati, Columbus, and Charleston. других
Gallia County’s two Grand Army Posts each report a single member Miss Lida A Lucas state secretary notes Cadet Post of Gallipolis is represented by Dr Alonzo B Garrett surgeon general of the National Grand Army and Kyger Post survivor Squire M C Boice both men plan to attend the state encampment in Columbus June 13 17 and will march in the parade
Fuel Gas Co transfers Jesse Camp resident manager to the Athens office with his family moving June 1. Camp’s place here will be filled by L. L. Lovett from Nelsonville.
H E Shumate a 23 year old man is treated at Holzer Hospital for head and chest injuries after the car he rode in went over a steep bank near Gallipolis.
Community listings show a Wednesday broadcast lineup across local stations. Programs include a daytime talk show, a science feature, a weather outlook, and a classical music hour from 1 PM to 7 PM with regional dedications and station identifications.
Jacksonville area news notes a Bacca laureate service at Jacksonville Trimble High School with Rev G B Courtney to deliver the sermon and other clergy participating. A 3 pm musical recital follows the morning service. Commencement is set for May 19 at 8 o'clock with Northwest ordinance anniversaries noted. Alumni events and various Mother’s Day visits are mentioned along with local travel and visits.
A gay Continental romance opens Thursday at the Athena Theatre starring Loretta Young Ty rone Power and Adolphe Menjou with Gregory Ratoff Charles Winninger and Helen Westley in supporting roles. The screenplay by Jacques Deval based on a story by Ratoff and directed by Edward H Griffith features Menjou as a restaurateur facing unpaid cafe accounts. In a separate item, Judge W R White grants a divorce to James Barton from Rhea Baker Barton on the grounds of neglect.
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