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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1940

Page

8

Gallia County Ends Two Day Primary Balloting

In Gallia County voters approved a two day primary with results led by Dudley White for US senator and George Bender as Congressional-at-Large candidate. County offices saw incumbent officials and local candidates winning nominations including John W. Howell for county prosectutor and E. E. Hatfield for sheriff.

Yer Politea Robert Mintz Teelecton Protmte James’. Clark Chauncey Johnaom E. E Hatfield Lucille Rees Edna Mae Cooper Ota Drummond Leslie Siders E. N. Leonard Farnom A. Haskins N. Howard Foster Republican ‘Central Committee Witt T. J. Jeffers Cassius Allison Ora Gilmore M. T. Carter Bruce Lloyd Ernest White C. B. Allen Lawrence E. Halley Ernest Levicsay E. E. Randolph Evans Scott Harry M. Wilcox Manson Shafer Austin Gills Ernest Blazer Robert Snedegar Fred Klagas Cherrington J HL Davis H.W. Soyards Robert Gibbs HU. Carnes Perry Bailes John Ralston William Jones Martin Woliborny Herbert S. Bigelow Cincinnati United States Jonn McSweeney Sal

Gallipolis Social Notes Show Busy Pembroke Club Evening

Gallipolis society page recalls a Pembroke Cub gathering Tuesday evening with members, guests, and a reading of The Man Who Came to Dinner. Luncheon, toasts, and remarks followed as social officers and local families are highlighted through committees, birthdays, and reunions.

Beery and Carrillo Lead New Athena Feature

Beery and Leo Carrillo star in a Western at the Athena Theatre with Charles Greene and Josie Johnson among the cast. Greene, 64, of Gallia County, died quietly at home in Mansfield after a prolonged illness. Beery and Carrillo headline the ensemble in a romantic plot set against Death Valley locations with a rugged frontier backdrop.

Beery Carrillo Athena

Big Chief Indian Herb Tonic Tem

An OCR fragment highlights a product named Big Chief Indian Herb Tonic. The brief note lacks clear context, dates, or organization links, leaving the ad-like item as a standalone reference to the tonic. No further details are provided to confirm ingredients, price, or distribution.

Tonto Snake Oil Liniment Promoted for Neuralgia and Ailments

An advertisement touts Tonto Snake Oil Liniment for neuralgia pains stiff neck from drafts muscular cramps and soreness from exertion exposure or fatigue mosquito bites frost bites minor sprains and strains with application to back chest and throat claiming relief when used with Bi Chief Tonle.

43c Two Bottles At Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store

Exclusive offer at Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store in Athens Ohio. Two bottles priced 43 cents each, sale limited to stock on hand. Buy now for savings on essential medicines and personal care items.

Athens, Ohio

Betz Funeral Rites To Be Held Friday

Funeral services for Timothy V. Betz age 67 will be Friday at one o clock by Rev George Sagen of this city He died Tuesday night from injuries when crushed by his automobile Surviving are his wife Ethel Gooch and their children Harry Betz Gallipolis Hanley Betz Jackson County Mrs Mildred Baumgardner Point Pleasant and Mrs Geneva Haskins this city TO HOLD FIELD TRIALS Gallipolis Southern Ohio Coon Club will hold field trials Sunday at 1 30 two miles west of Bladen followed by another at County

Gallipolis Timothy V. Betz Wells Rio Grande George Sagen Betz Ethel Gooch Harry Betz Hanley Betz Jackson’ County Mildred. Baumgardner Southern Ohio Bladen County

Returns Reported 24 Hours After Polls Close

Gallia Perry towns election judges released results from Tuesday's primary a day late at 6 30 p m Wednesday. County totals were delayed due to late reporting as officials worked through ballots. Clay Precinct first to report at 10 p m Tuesday, covering Eureka Dam area.

Gallipolis Perry Clay Precinet Eureka Dam Ter- Mary

Lewis Hayth Dies at 74 in Perry Township home

Lewis M. Hayth died Tuesday at age 74 at the home of his daughter Mrs. Mabel Evans in Perry Township. Funeral services were to be held this afternoon.

Evans John Evang End Basil Evans Andra Wilford Evang Tim Evans Chaude Evans Lester Evans Robert Houck Arthur Hoyt Estas Piymale Gallipolis Lewis M. Hayth Mabel Evans Perry Township Cere Kemrringe

Census official seeks missing counts from Ironton residents

Acting district census director Mrs Agnes B King of Ironton requests anyone who may have been overlooked in the tally to report the information. The plea comes from the Gallipolis area office seeking accurate counts and urging cooperation to correct potential gaps in the census data.

Gallipolis Agnes B. King Ironton Pete Sans

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