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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1944

Page

12

Gallia Academy Seniors Present Pageant at High School

Gallia Academy High School seniors stage a pageant titled America, My Country in Washington School Auditorium at 8 as part of the class night events. Seven scenes depict past and present, with all seniors participating under direction of Miss Elizabeth Shough, Miss Anne Bradbury, and Mrs. Robert Sheets alongside Mrs. Aldeth Robinson.

Gallipolis Gallia Academy High School America Washington School Elizabeth Shough Anne Bradbury Robert Sheets Aldeth Robinson

Case Dismissed in Non Support Case

Robert Mason Bush of New Haven was arraigned on a non support charge before a local magistrate and discharged after his wife Eva Bush asked to withdraw the warrant.

Mason Bush New Haven Eva Bush

Probate Will Filed For George Meal With Sister Heirs

The common pleas court in Gallipolis hears a probate filing for George Meal after his death on April 28 at Thive ner. Judge Howell recuses from the hearing as a witness. The will leaves property to two sisters, two brothers, two nieces, and two nephews, with a musical stage program and costumes detailed for a community reading.

Gallipolis Common Pleas Court George Meal Thivener John W. Howell

Churches of Gallipolis Schedule Active in 1940s Faith Life

Gallipolis church listings show First Baptist under J Edward Hakes with Bible School at 9 15 a m and morning worship at 10 30 featuring The Will of God. Grace Methodist with 10 a m worship and 11 a m class periods. and additional services at First Presbyterian St Peters Episcopal Church Church of God Nazare ne Church of Christ Gallia Mission Church of Christ in Christian Union Paint Creek Baptist and John Gee Chapel A E church with varied Sunday School times worship services and youth programs plus baccalaureate linkage to Gallia Academy High School and a planned evangelistic series by Phil Taylor beginning May 31.

Gallipolis First Baptist Church J. Edward Hakes Earl Saunders Gallia Academy High School Grace Methodist Church Hakes Phil Taylor 1Rst Baptist Church W. Scott Westerman Church School C. E. Brumfield First Presbyterian Church H. T. Houf Ohio University Athens William H. Jones ST. Peters Episcopal Church Charles G. Baird Church OF God Third Avenue H. M. Smith Allen Baker Young People's Meeting Church OF the Nazarene Vernon Shafer Church OF Christ Garfield Avenue Ted Waller George A. Tipton Rilla Stephenson Church OF Christ IN Christian Union Eastern Avenue John Spires Paint Creek Baptist Church Francis Maryland Story Bible School Hester Hill George Gilmore Goldie Hogan Church of Tomorrow Elbert McGhee Mary Price Henry Doss John Gee C. J, Leving John Casey

Alma Burnett Berridge Rites Held in Gallipolis

Alma Burnett Berridge 85 died at her daughter's home in Gallipolis after ten days illness. She lived all her life in the community. survived by two sons Carl and Fred and a half sister Bertha Martin. Funeral at Nazarene Church conducted by Rev Vernon C Shafer with burial in Pine Street Cemetery.

Gallipolis Alma Burnett Berridge Edna Sigler Mill Creek Street John Sarah Questell Burnett Henry Berridge Sigler Berridge Carl Fred

School Leaders Travel to Columbus for OEA Meeting

Gallipolis Superintendent Edwin E. Higgins and wife depart for Columbus to attend an Ohio Educational Association executive board meeting. They are joined in Jackson by Jackson Schools Superintendent T. K. Owens and wife as part of the shared-ride arrangement among Gallipolis and Jackson district leaders.

Gallipolis Edwin E. Higgins Higgins Columbus Ohio Educational Association Jackson T. K. Owens Owen O.E.A

Licensed To Marry In Gallia County

Gallia County records list two marriage licenses issued this week. Darrel McClaskey 19 of Bidwell and Bettie Jo DeLille 19 of Rodney are joined by their families. Harold Stewart 21 a Gallipolis bus driver and Yvonne Petty 17 of Covington Kentucky are also licensed to marry.

Gallipolis Darrel McClaskey Bidwell R. J Kerr McClaskey Bettie Jo DeLille Rodney Joseph E. Delille Harold Stewart Descom Augusta Saunders Stewart Pike County Yvonne Petty Claude and Pansy Pack Petty Covington

Beattie to stay at Rio Grande as Gallia Academy coach vacancy remains

Gallia Academy High School will not hire Beattie as coach. Rio Grande College board offered a higher salary to keep Mendell E. Beattie, who has led Rio Grande for three years. Pending selective service changes, the district expects a staff shift to assume coaching duties next year.

Gallipolis Mendell E. Beattie Rio Grande College Gallia Academy E. E. Higgins Supt. Higgins Beattie Rio Grande Marshall D. Boggs Navy

Fish Fry Held By Gallia County Sportsmen in Legion Hall

The Gallia County Conservation Association hosted a fish fry at the American Legion Hall after the storm forced moving from Chickamauga Park. Three hundred pounds of Lake Erie blue pike were prepared by Claude Miller and team, served with buns coffee dill pickles and ketchup to about 250 members. The event included a motion pictures show from Dr. Leo C. Bean featuring Canadian fishing scenes.

Gallipolis Gallia County Conservation Association American Legion Hall Chickamauga Park Claude Miller Max Bunce Lake Erie Sandusky John C. Mootz Loren Glassburn Moors Bakery Legion Hall Howard S. Hardway Leo C. Bean Dutch Niagara Falls Hubert Carnes Raymon T. Allison Gallia County Ohio Local Conservation Association Gallia State Conservation Department

Woman Hurt As Hand Caught In Electric Wringer

Mrs Alma Daner of 424 Fourth Avenue suffered painful injuries when her right hand was caught in an electric wringer at her home Wednesday.

Gallipolis Alma Danner Fourth Avenue City

Patient Sha die of Mt. Vernon Farms at Holzer Hospital

H. E. Shadie of Mt. Vernon Farms is a patient for observation and treatment at Holzer Hospital. Mrs. Shadie and their son Harold Shadie visited the hospital yesterday.

Point Pleasant H. E. Shadie Mt. Vernon Farms Holzer Hospital Shadie Harold Shadie Mr. Shadie

Women Bowlers Banquet and Dance at Pt Pleasant Moose Hall

The Pt Pleasant City Women’s Bowling League held a banquet and dance at the Moose Club Wednesday from 6:30 PM to 1 AM. Prizes went to three teams and two players, with Miss Joan Wilson high individual scorer and Mrs Olav R Vik named most improved bowler. Performances included singing, piano and accordion acts, a tap dance, and comedic reading.

Pt. Pleasant Moose Hall Point Pleasant Moose Club Alice Somerville Joan Wilson Olav R. Vik Ordnance Works Colony Carrick Victory Randall Hogsett, Jr Bobby Joe Chapman Chapman Hogsett Alice Smith Pomeroy Elinor Burhans

Revival at Church of Christ in Christian Union

The Rev. J. P. Keefer announced a revival starting Sunday at the Church of Christ in Christian Union 206 Main St Point Pleasant. The evangelist will be Rev. C. A. Brown pastor of First Baptist Church Wellston Ohio. Special singing each evening.

Point Pleasant J. P. Keefer Church of Christ In Christian Union Main St C. A. Brown First Baptist Church Wellston, O

New Haven Bond Issue Under Review by Prose Cuting Attorney

Point Pleasant reports Attorney William H. Bardin is drafting an opinion on the legality of a New Haven bond issue. The bonds were issued and sold several years ago, and the current holder seeks to sell them through a Pittsburgh investment house.

Point Pleasant William H. Bardin New Haven Pittsburgh

Burdette Named to Point Pleasant Battle Monument Commission

Post master K. Burdette is appointed to succeed the late C. O. Weissenburger on the Point Pleasant Battle Monument Commission by Gov. Neely. The move fills the vacancy and continues the commission’s work honoring local history.

Point Pleasant K. Burdette Point Pleasant Battle Monument Commission C. O. Weissenburger Gov. Neely

Woman's Club program and social notes at Pt. Pleasant

Pt. Pleasant Woman's Club hosts a 7:30 p.m. business meeting in the Junior High auditorium with Mrs. George Sprenger presiding. Guests arrive at 8:00 p.m. and Mrs. William H. Bardin previews The Robe with Mrs. Evelyn Proffitt Foglesong reviewing. A 20 voice choir led by Mrs. N. P. Swackhammer provides music between selections.

Point Pleasant George Sprenger William H. Bardin Evelyn Proffitt Foglesong Chester Roush Malot N. P. Swackhammer Proffitt John W. Work Handel God Sergei Lutkin

Planting Delayed by Heavy Rainfall in County

Heavy rains Saturday Tuesday and Wednesday evenings halted planting for a week with possible longer drying time for bottom land. Wednesday night brought one of the season's heaviest downpours with hail reported in parts. John McCausland's home was struck by lightning with minor damage as winds toppled trees south of the Kanawha and linemen worked on telephone and power systems.

Point Pleasant John McCausland Kanawha

Cleveland Clinic Admits Frederick Roseberry for Eye Surgery

Frederick Roseberry was admitted to the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland Ohio earlier this week and underwent eye surgery Thursday morning. His mother Mrs A Horton Roseberry accompanied him. they expect to return home at the weekend.

Point Pleasant Frederick Roseberry Cleveland Clinic Cleveland A. Horton Rosebery

Presbyterian Woman's Auxiliary Circles Meet in Church

Circle One chaired by Mrs. George O. Harper held a Bible study in the church social rooms on Wednesday evening. Circle Two, led by Mrs. James A. Adie, discussed Christian Hospitality and featured Bible study with Mrs. Laula Lewis. refreshments served to a list of members. Circle Four guided by Mrs. William Steenbergen met at the McCulloch home for devotionals and a talk on South Sea Islands missionary work with maps. hostesses and guests were noted and refreshments served.

Circle One Presbyterian Woman's Auxiliary George O. Harper Chalmers McCutchen Circle Two James A. Adie Adie Laula Lewis George Sprenger Lewis Bess Gygax Nora Somerville Ray Somerville Louis Bateson Homer Fisher Frank Anderson Gygax Circle Four William Steenbergen McCulloch Main St Steenbergen Mary McCulloch Frank Schloz South Sea Islands W. H. Morgan Auxiliary C. S. Venable Schloz John Stortz Louise Fowler J. H. Hutchinson Robert Rice Justin Johnson Minnie Linders

Grandfather Pleased Over Senior High School Prizes

C. C. Lewis, president of the local bank, expresses happiness over prizes won by his grandson Robert Harper and his daughter Annette Lewis at Senior High School commencement. Miss Lewis is 14 months younger than her nephew.

Point Pleasant C. C. Lewis Robert Harper Annette Lewis Miss Lewis

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