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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1941

Page

10

Gallipolis Eighth Graders Graduate Into High School

Gallipolis Memorial Day observance announced by American Legion Lafayette Post. Major Oliver G. Lyle designated officer. Memorial Day program on May 30 at Pine Street Cemetery includes a morning service around the Doughboy monument, a parade, flag-raising, school-led pledges, and band performances by the state hospital band.

Athens Messenger Athens Oht Y Gallipolis Memorial Day Gallipolis Pine Street Sarah Robinson Advant Lafayette Post America Legion Oliver G. Lyle Legion Auxiliary City Park Pine Street Cemetery State Hospital Grand Army of the Republic E. E. Higgins Legion Department of Ohio Mound Hill Cemetery

Thursday Half-Holiday Effective in June

Jallipolis chamber of commerce committee states that a Thursday afternoon half-holiday will start the first week in June and run through August. Nearly all merchandising places are included except food stores and restaurants. Banks will observe the half-holiday.

Jallipolis Chamber of Commerce —Merchants’ Committee

New Bridge Project to Boost Traffic in Green Township

Completion of the high level bridge and road will link to Chillicothe Road toward Rodney, increasing traffic through the McCormick settlement and Fairfield Church, a landmark since 1825. The Fairfield structure, built in 1892 by a McCormick Campbell group, has long served as a local religious and social hub. A final note states a baseball out is credited to the base nearest the struck runner.

Wallipolis Chillicothe Road Rodney McCormick Green Township Fairfield Church Methodiam William Waddell St. James Fry Western Christian Advocate Bishop Hamline John W. McCormick Gallipolis Bethel Fairfield Clay Chapel Centerville Waterloo Jackson County John Weames H George H Charles McCormick Samuel M. Campbell Rodhey Ted

Rotary Club hears Columbus Dispatch manager

At Jallipolis Rotary Club last night Carlos Nida introduced Raymond Cram, Columbus Dispatch metropolitan newspaper manager, who explained newspaper making processes and shared human interest sidelights. The club voted to fund high school student expenses at Boys State in Columbus. Dr. W. Lewis Brown will chair next Tuesday's meeting.

Jallipolis Rotary Club Carlos Nida Raymond Cram Columbus Dispatch Boys’ State Columbus American Legion W. Lewis Brown

Vinton Alumni Group Dinner Meeting Plans

Members of the Vinton High School Alumni Association organize a dinner event at the school on Saturday night. Officers include Beatrice Clark president Verna George vice president Lena Painter secretary treasurer Georgia Gray historian.

uantaryLis In High School Beatrice ‘Clark Verna “George Lena Painter Georgia Gray Verna Freshcorn Evelyn’ Daft Dewey Walker Neta” Alexander Susie Huntley Robin Reed Chloe Samuels Elsie McCoy Ruth Quickie Esta’ Matthews

Hospital Worker Sues for Divorce Involving Alimony

Sallipolis report states Mrs. Paul France formerly Miss Iva Brothers files for divorce from her hospital worker husband. The case cites neglect and cruelty with a custody and alimony request. France, a laboratory assistant at Holzer Hospital, seeks relief for their three children and herself.

Paul France Iva Brothers France Holzer" Hospital

Present Musical SALLIPOLISis at Washington Auditorium

The grade school presented a musical program to an appreciative audience at the Washington Auditorium last night. The school band and chorus featured more than 100 singers with enthusiastic applause from the crowd.

Washington Auditorium

Gallia Farm auction and local Extension event noted

The item mentions a Gallia Farm sale at East Lane Darst Cheshire with a $5000 value, plus a 4 H County of Advisors conference featuring Spohn Hilda Foret and Le K Best in Columbus and Lancaster. Also reported are Dr C F Ratich's heart attack recovery in Columbus and church leaders' meetings in Somerset.

Rie Kansas East Lane Darst Cheshire oSter Spohn Columbus Hilda Foret le K. Best Lancaster

Agriculture Expert Visited Dr Holzer Aids Rio Grande College

Dr C E Holzer hosted United States Department of Agriculture official B Detwiler chief of hill culture, who spent days at the Rio Grande College farm outlining a program for its operation.

8. B. Detwiler United States Department of Agriculture C. E. Holzer Rio Grande College

Lafayette Day Gal l i polis In Costumed French Provinces

Oak Hill High School French class celebrated Lafayette Day at Our House gardens with costumes from French provinces. Miss Kathryn M Myers led the troupe and the students portrayed Alsace Lorraine Normandy Savoy Anjou Brittany Auvergne and Burgundy with authentic outfits sourced from France.

Normandy Esther Hughes Savoy Helen Marks Anjou Faye Neff Ned Bickster David Morgan Brittany Thelma Rateliff Auvergne Wanda Lambert Rozona Barker Burgundy

Future Farmers of America Minstrel to Be Held at Grande High

Gallipolis 100 Grande High School plans a Future Farmers of America minstrel performance on May 23 under the direction of their teacher with participants including Paul Cofer Jacob Jarvis Kenneth Wells George Hamrick Noah Johnston Bob Evans Floyd Davis Elmer Winters Lester Thomas Roger Williams and Ronald Williams. Chorus singing and band and orchestra music will be featured.

Gallipolis 100 Grande High School Future Farmers of America Paul Cofer Jacob Jarvis Kenneth Wells George Hamrick Noah, Johnston Bob Evans Floyd Davis Elmer Winters Lester Thomas Roger Ronald Williams

Three Injured in Mulberry Street Collision

Four persons were injured seriously on Mulberry Street when a chain collision occurred. Harold Blower from Millfield drove a car with five passengers, Earl Johnson from Logan drove east on Front Street and stopped as Hugh Little’s car with his mother Mrs Harry Little struck Blower’s vehicle, which then hit Johnson’s car. Mrs Courtney and Mrs Rains in Blower’s car were hurt, Little suffered a knee injury, and Mrs Little had a cut nose. All three cars were damaged.

Mulberry St Harold Blower Millfield Earl Johnson Logan Front St Hugh Little Harry Little Blower Johnson Courtney Rains Little

Amity Died in Gallipolis as Porter Braden Family Mourns

In Gallipolis funeral notices report the death of the son of Mr and Mrs Clyde Porter Braden with funeral services held Tuesday in Addison Baptist Church. The family has two other sons and a daughter. A Boy Scout Court of Honor is planned for Wednesday night at the high school auditorium before a July camping trip. Also listed are funeral services for Mrs Frank Daniels in Addison Baptist Church and medical updates on Joe Higny of Cairicorne and John Reid of Salt Creek Township.

Amity Gallipolis Clyde Porter Rar Dalvanes Rhee Gallipolis Frank Daniels Addison Baptist Church E. C. Venz Lowan Joe Higny Cairicorne Cherrington Hospital John Reid Salt Creek Township Cheshire High School Dorothy Lawton Hilda Washburn Mae Enteminger Taftsville Zelia Hern Loganuesday Margaret Shuler Columbus David Mass Lottie Frank Kletrovets Betty Joan Mary Lou William Lancaster Sunbury Ralph Glaze Upper River Road Gomer Phillips Evelyn Anne Tiffin Paul Smith Carl Allen Stanley Evans Atlanta Norman Bristley Frankfort HL. F. Romaine Ruth Kerr W. J. Collins Eileen Gilmore Springfield G. C. Gilmore Bula- Wille Charles Sowards Coshocton James Glendon Irwin Ernest Irwin Rio Grande Sadie Burke John R. Gilpin Russell Lexington Irwin Evans Packing Co Alfred Burke Bidwell Morris

Gallipolis Social News and Local Updates

Gallipolis reports Fay Coder of Gallipolis and Miss Margaret England of Point Pleasant wed by Rev. ge of Grace. Lucid society notes cover a mother and daughter tea at First Baptist, new Business and Professional Women’s Club president Zenia Shave, and various local engagements, travels, and visits across Gallia County communities.

Gallipolis Fay Coder Margaret Louise England Point Pleasant Grace Leaton Saunders Mary Worley RD. Oreland Coder Lnte Gallia Times Wilds Robertson Tanis Guilds First Baptist Church Mary Yess Kent Rogram Marie Angdon Tants Guild Sire Edith Langdon Jean Mattox Robertson Guild H.C. Halley Hilda Hazel Halley Mother of the Bible Virginia Woolweaver George Sagen Charlotte Hambrick Zenia Shave Cincinnati Sutin ‘Conklin FT Allen Rio Grande Elizabeth Los Angeles Et Hattie Emory. White Stanley Evans Hall Queen Frown H. W. Dexter Mas Mabelle Gly Aid Mice Rowene Stormont

Jean Arthur Stars in The Devil and Miss Jones at Athena

Jean Arthur leads the comedy opening Thursday at the Athena in The Devil and Miss Jones with Robert Cummings and Charles Coburn. Coburn plays a multi millionaire who goes undercover as a shoe clerk to uncover rebellious workers in a huge department store and ends up siding with them.

Jean Arthur Athena van Jean Arthur the Devil Miss Jones Robert Cummings Charles Coburn Coburn Miss Arthur Miss Arthurs Cummings

Reverend Koch Hosts Luther League Guests in Logan

The Rev. H. E. Koch general secretary of the Luther League attended worship at St. Matthew Church with friends and dined at Blossers after services with Rev. Amos L. Heyde. Local unemployment claimants face reporting changes with May 30 deadlines and June 2 catchup noted by the health department discusses sewer plans on Jenison Ave.

Somerset Logan Amos le Heyde Committee of the Ohio District of the American Lutheran Church Somerset Logan Health Board City Board of Health Jenison Ave

Ton Jon relief claimed for stomach ulcers and weight loss

Mrs Dora Alton of Lancaster Ohio reports severe stomach pain and 25 pound weight loss from poor appetite and toxins. After using Ton Jon she says appetite returned and condition improved, enabling better digestion and energy. Sold by Ton Jon Health.

Ton Dora ‘Alton Lancaster Ohio Emmanuel Lutheran Church Quick Dora Alton Ton Jon Ton Jon Rom Quick's Athens Union St

Gallia Helps Defense With Old Aluminum

Gallia Iron and Wrecking Co operator Harry Maggied reports large amounts of aluminum offered under a government scrap drive. A federal price fix sets eight to nine cents per pound, below the prior market level. Reclamation targets include old cars, appliances, farm machinery, kitchenware, and tin bearings. Youth groups are expected to boost campaigns as schools begin vacation.

Jallipolis Harry Maggied Gallia Iron and Wrecking Co Vine Street Magzied

Gishier and Lutherans Attend Presbyterian Assembly in St Louis

Rev. Lewis Weber Gishier of Sallispolis and Rev. Fred Lucis of Athens travel to St Louis for the nine day sessions of the Presbyterian General Assembly. Rev. R Lloyd Pabst of Ya Grande College will fill the First Presbyterian Shore pulpit in Gishler’s absence. Dw Beckett, 34, released from county jail after a Cheshire post office break in, seeks hospital treatment for leg abscess.

Sallipolis Lewis] Weber Gishier Fred Lucis Athens St. Louis Presbyterian General Assembly Ev. R. Lloyd Pabst Ya Grande College First Presbyterian Galsarunae Cheshire Dwight Beckett Holzer Hospital

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