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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1941

Page

10

Alfalfa Weevils Found First Time in Gallia County

Gallia County reports first U S West of Nebraska infestation of alfalfa weevils after inspection by T I Parks Ohio University entomologist. Weevils set off concerns for local hay fields with further inquiries into import sources and spread.

Athens Orsay Nebraska i Gala Gallia ‘County Gallipolis United States Nebraska Galia T. I Parks Ohio University Colorado Utah Idaho Atfala Parks Ourrieal Charles E. Holzer Alma McCormick Italy Lafayette

Prices Rise at Gallipolis Stockyard Sales

Gallipolis stockyard section sales show notable price advances as meat products reach new highs and offerings exceed the average in number.

Gallipolis

Logan Social Notes Logan Mis Clarice Brill and Fred Oberle wed

Logan notes report the marriage of Miss Clarice Leora Brill and Mr. Fred Oberle at the Methodist parsonage in Logan Sunday evening at 8:45. Attendants included Mrs. Bertha Oberle, Dick Eberst, and Miss Olive Lymn. The bride is a Milford Center native and beautician. the groom works in Columbus. The couple plan a first home at 318 East Broad Street and a Virginia Beach trip set for May 20.

Logan Clarice Leora Brill Fred Oberle Columbus SW. Wiant Bertha Oberle Dick Eberst Paul Harrison Milford Center Union Rural ‘High School Cap- Hal Beauty College Ad Edgell Nelsonville Melvin Spencer Coal Gate Phil "Tschappat Edgell Ina Decker Utica Sand Run Robinson, Ill Decker New Pittstars Tschappat Charles Barnes Walbridge Gore Sun James McNamee Mer Home Patricia Chi Ef Jimmy Norman Dolan Newton Spencer Atwilla Averil Dean Mona Joan Reginald Kenneth “Thomas New Straiteville Herbert Edgell Virginia Hashman New Pittsburg Ernest Coakley Newark St. Clara North George. Holcomb Emerson Spencer Athens Stanley Spencer Cleveland

Falls Education Board Hires 1941 42 Teachers

The Falls Education Board contracted 1941 42 teaching staff for next year. Staff stayed at current assignments in Glenora, with ceremonies and Mother’s Day events noted. Local groups including Daughters of the American Revolution and Sigma Phi Gamma hosted activities, with decorations described and several members listed.

Falls Education Board LOGAN Woara Ox Indlucnion Glenora Council Ares George Shulte Prim Ammerson Cipel West “Lagan Juanita Powel Sigma Phi Gamma Grace’ Adcock Endance Enterprise Charles D. Brows Cindys Lee Calico Riege Dennie Tootfier Webb Sumnall Elbert Tapers Hannah

John Hoyt Receives Hospital Care After Skull Injury

John Hoyt of Logan was returned to Cherrington Hospital Sunday for further treatment after a skull fracture from an earlier accident. He underwent major surgery Monday morning and received a blood transfusion in the afternoon. His condition is listed as serious. Mrs. Harry Bray of Union Furnace was admitted for hospital treatment Monday.

Logan John Hoyt Cherrington Hospital John Might Nelsonville Harry Bray Union Furnace Nother J. W. Stone Marcus McKean Maurice Gladys Harington Columbus Loren Ralph Keefer Doyle Seefer Fort Belvoir Ed Judy Gallipolis Ironton Donald Jerry J. D. Craft Marion Charles F. Brown Frank Higgins Shelby Bertha Pritchett Ree Tecca Alexander Burlington Tray Swisher Gallipols Mason County W. V

Gallipolis Social Notes Bride and local events

Gallipolis society pages report the marriage of William Stephen Smith of Middleport to Vivian Smith of Salem Center officiated by Rev Warren Bright at Salem Center Methodist Church. Attendants included Freda Smith Helen Smith Laura Mae Van Meter, Roy Reuter best man, and Gren Smith John Stephenson Richard White as ushers. Milestone notes cover a large Sunday gathering for Jay Richards and family, a surprise birthday party for Frank Houck, and numerous Gallipolis area visits and family updates across nearby towns.

Gallipolis Wiliam Stephenson Middleport Vivian 1 Smith Theodore Smith Salem Center Warren I Bright Simpton Methodist Church Pomeroy Salem Center Methodist Charen Freda Smith Helen Smith Laura Mae van € Meter Roy Reuter Gren Smith John Stephenson Columbus Richard White Oren Smith Myrna

Bridge project to add 100 WPA workers on June first

Gallivulis-11 notes no further WPA workmen will join the high level bridge project until June 1 when 100 additional men will be enrolled. Preparatory work proceeds ahead of ridge and road construction.

Gallivulis

Gallia County Recalls Text Books Amid School Closing

Gallipolis, Ohio district plans recall of about 7,000 textbooks issued to pupils last week of May. Books needing attention will be rebound and cleaned. Students lose issued books must pay a penalty equal to the volume's value. Original purchase price estimated at $5,000.

Gallipolis Board of Education

170 Pupils Will Sing Play Tonight at Gallia Auditorium

Mrs. Guy White Gallia County's assistant county engineer, possibly the only woman in the state in the post, leads a program of concerts and choruses tonight at Washington School Gallipolis. A 65 piece band performs Marine Corps songs and patriotic tunes, with 50 voice chorus from 4th to 6th grades and 7th and 8th grade chorus singing a mix of folk songs classical numbers. Accompanists Virginia Bane and Pat Haskins accompany the chorus presentations.

Gallipolis Guy White Gallia’ County Washington ‘School Ing West Chickamaug Washing Creek Gallipoliston Marines U. S. Marine Corps Country Gardens Grainger Shepard Ohio Joan Gluck Johnny Sailor Chanter Alice Kelley Trehorne Calcott Glendy Burke Foster Grieg Brahms Virginia Bane Pat Haskins

Plan Breakfast for High School Seniors in Gallipolis

Gallipolis reports an English breakfast event for high school seniors at First Baptist Church on Wednesday. During the breakfast hour, Miss Anne Bradford, English teacher, will present a traditional wooden mallet to the boys chosen by the faculty as the most mischievous.

Gallipolis First Baptist Church Misa Anne Bradnor

Oldest active Grange member speaks on rural life

Gallia County Ohio Valley Grange hall hosted a Rural Life program with Mrs. Mary Straight, the oldest active member of the local grange. She delivered an address Sunday night comparing modern comforts to those faced by rural residents over a generation ago.

Gallipolis Omest Grange Gallia County Hall of Ohio Valley Grange

Good Fishing Around Eureka Dam Draws Crowds

Gallia County anglers reel in hundreds of pounds of catfish near Eureka Dam. Ora Gilmore reportedly hauled about 90 pounds from a trotline. Boats dot the Gallia County waterfront as crews report extra large catches.

Eureka Dam Gallipolis Ora Gilmore Gallia County

Methodist Ministers to Attend Conference Sessions in Columbus

Gallia County ministers will preach final sermons of the conference year on Sunday and then travel to Columbus Tuesday for opening sessions of the Ohio Conference to extend a full week. Included are Rev. W Scott Westerman Rev. Ira Graham Rev. Clinton Hall Rev. C D Copley and Rev J M Lane among others.

Gallipolis Gallia County Columbus Ohio W. Scott Westerman Wolfe Eureka Ira Graham Patriot Clinton Hall Rodney C. D. Copley Thurman J. M. Lane Waterloo

Neal Lawsuits Again Attract Attention

Revival of the Mrs Lola C Neal embezzlement case draws renewed interest in Hollis Neal versus Mrs Neal and a bonding company for judgment. Mrs Neal was sentenced to serve a term in the Marysville Reformatory last August after pleading guilty to indictments charging embezzlement. In jail again Ben Powell ten former Bidwell resident now Gallipolis Mission, held for misdemeanors. Memorial services set at Houck Cemetery Lincoln Ridge Sunday June 1 at 2 p.m. with Lafayette Post American Legion participation.

Gallipolis Lola C. Neal Hollis ‘Neal Neal Marysville Reformatory Ben Powell Bidwell Russell Plan Memorial Houck Cemetery Lincoln Ridge Lafayette ‘Post American Legion

Ton Jon Health Claim Aids Woman With Digestive Ailments

Mrs Mae M Schenkel of Church of Christ credits Ton Jon with relief after years of daily laxatives for poor digestion caused by a sluggish liver and gas pains. She reports improved sleep and fewer headaches after one month of use and notes a local Athens Ohio rep sells Ton Jon at Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store on the way to the post office.

Mae M. Schenkel Church of Christ Ton Quick's Ali Athens Quick Unibm St

Pallia Woman Dies in Clay Township

Mrs. Samuel Patterson, 80, died Monday at the family home in Clay Township. Surviving are her husband and a brother, John Gillingham, of Illinois. Funeral services are set for Wednesday afternoon at St. Nicholas Church.

Gallipolis Samuel Patterson Clay ‘Township John Gillingham Tlinois St. Nicholas Church Thio

Hospital patient counts rise in five year spans

Large increase in hospital patient days is reported across five year periods, with a Finnish student note and a letter from Tom marking the trend. The hospital, a fifty bed facility, shows occupancy shifting under a county quota and consignments to Red Cross headquarters. Funeral services are announced for Mrs Schneemilch, a Gallipolis native, with survivors listed and services noted in Columbus.

Booth Oderlch Feneral Com Bentes Red” Crom Shement Columbus Elm Ave Ange George’ Bernhard IW Seoosd Giurch Galliplis Reotay Carroll Weir Gallipolis Mra Schneemilch Columee ST Frederick Teu Marie Damron Rendence Ona Herman Champion Aves Don i. Scheemilchy Merriman Witter Stynd

Mrs Frank Daniels Dies Sunday at Home

Mrs Frank Daniels formerly Dora Wright dies at the family home near Bulaville after a heart attack. Survived by husband, daughters Margaret Berry Ravenna and Florence White Akron, sons Glenn and Marcus Daniels, brother Marion Wright Bakersfield California. Funeral Wednesday at 2 pm with Reynolds Cemetery Addison interment.

Gallipolis Frank Daniels Agenl Dora Wright Bulaville Margaret E. Berry Ravenna Florence E. White Akron Glenn Marcus Janels Marion Wright

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