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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1936

Page

8

Gallia Candidates File Expense Accounts In County

Republican hopefuls in Gallia County filed campaign expense accounts with the election board clerk Helen Russell. Betz reported 107.30, Cargo 68.03, Niday 48.02, Ward 44.43. Clerk of courts McCormick listed 69.60, co. M Dare 74.41, Evane 60.39, Rankin 33.63, Rhodes 31.34. Recorder Rees 37.67, Cooper 55.45. Treasurer Myers 82.94, Siders 91.90, engineer Leonard 58.01, Haskins 28.38, Ewing 54.33, Jones 34.08, Wilson 34.58, Grover 20.68, Skidmore 33.48, Howell 31.00. Judge Clark 10.10. Democrats Eds 10 filing, Higgins and Davis only two county commissioners stakes.

Gallipolis Robert M. Betz General Assembly Gallia County Helen Russell County Board of Elections Betz William Cargo Victor J. Niday Goldia Jarvis Ward Margaret B. McCormick Co. M Pete) Dare Anna &. Evane Tressie Rankin Esther Rhodes Lucille Rees Edna Mae Cooper E. N. Leonard Farnom A. Haskins George P. Ewing Dan Jones G. B. Wilson Jerry Grover O. Skidmore John W. Howell James S. Clark Edward W. Eds Robert Bel

Cabbage arrives for WPA surplus in Gallia County

Several thousand pounds of cabbage arrived at the Logan Furniture factory building this Tuesday morning to be distributed by W. J. Woods as superintendent of surplus commodities under the WPA in Gallia County. This is the first green vegetables receipt this spring after shipments of oatmeal beans peas and canned beef.

Gallipolis Logan Furniture Factory W. J. Woods WPA Gallia County Woods

Local campaign spending reported for several Ohio county offices

Higgins spent 14.58 and incumbent Davis 4.58. John Halliday listed no expenses. Earl V Campbell running against Elmer F Hatfield for sheriff spent 9. Goldie B Niday, county recorder nominee, has not filed. Vera Simms Ballard spent 15.24 for filing advertising and cards. Frank H Fowler won central committeeman with 5 expenses. Truman Burnett spent 5. M Higgins in Fourth Ward A Gallipolis elected with 1.35. De Kalb Hughes Walnut Township spent 3. Pete Plymale Fourth Ward B Gallipolis selected Republican central committeeman spent 1. A B Cremeens Cheshire Township became Democratic central committeeman and spent 2.

Higgins Davis John Halliday Earl V. Campbell Elmer F. Hatfield Goldie B. Niday Vera Simms Ballard Frank H. Fowler Kananga Truman Burnett Addison Precinct M. F. Higgi Gallipolis DeKalb Hughes Walnut Township David ‘'Pete Plymale B. Cremeens Cheshire Township

Auto theft arraignment in Gallipolis on $300 bond

Lewin Davis of Gallipolis appeared before Justice Fred Millis on a charge of auto theft brought by Gilbert Hager of Kananga. Davis pleaded not guilty and was held to the grand jury on a $300 bond.

Gallipolis Lewin Davis Fred Millis Gilbert Hager Kananga Davis

Marriage license issued to Tomko and Lyons in Gallipolis

A marriage license was issued to Joseph F. Tomko 21 a Huntington clerk and Helen Lyons 19 in Gallipolis with guardian consent by Florence Walker.

Gallipolis Joseph F. Tomko Huntington W. Va Helen Lyons Florence Walker

Steel capacity in Youngstown district dips to 75 percent

Steel operations in the district opened this week at 75 percent capacity, down from 80 percent at opening and below the prior week’s 77 percent average, as mill managers reported Monday.

Youngstown

Unclear New York Dinner Scene With Madame and Guests

In a bustling Village restaurant Ivan's, Gail and Derek confer over dining while debating fortunes and Madame's influence on Gail's career. Lucille Travete appears, sparking recognition and a promise of further tableaux as the scene ends with an invitation to join a famed table.

New York Park Avenue Ivan's Gail Derek Ivan’s Tve Dad States Dell Lucillie Travete Mello Gall Lucille Derek Hargreaves

Rio Grande School Year Nears Close With Graduation Events

Rio Grande closes a busy year with high school commencement in the auditorium led by Prof. S. H. Bing of Ohio University and valedictorian Miss Maxine Wickline. Baccalaureate Sunday features Rev. W. T. Packer. 22 graduates will receive diplomas as the senior orchestra and mixed chorus perform.

Rio Grande Union Calvary Baptist Church W. L. Stafford Methodist Church Mary Cross Misa Hester McFarland W. T. Packer Willis Aleshire Harry Anderson Anderson S. H. Bing Ohio University Maxine Wickline Mabel McBride B. L. Jones W. O. Aleshire Yale Building Chicamauga Park Canters Cave Dwight Robinson Athens Violet Marsh Portsmouth Anna McCar Women's Athletic Association Vera Reeve

Offices Will Close In Gallia County Memorial Day

Gallia County relief agency and the National Reemployment offices in the Logan Furniture Factory building will be closed all day Saturday Memorial Day. The Old Age Pension office in the Parker Building will also be closed.

Gallipolis Gallia County Relief Agency National Reemployment Logan Furniture Factory Old Age Pension Parker Building

Cutler Brief News Notes

Local brief notes list visits among families in Cutler and nearby towns. Widespread social events include gatherings at Basim, Gill, Meek, and Grubb households, a Willing Workers potluck, and a Junior-Senior banquet with several named students. A serious illness talisman is noted for Warren Kennedy, with family details. A surprise party celebrates Fred Gubb’s move to Pittsburgh. Argentina’s constitution requires the president to be Roman Catholic.

Secoy Lewis Meek Stewart Fannie Pinkerton Sharpsburg Virginia Grubb Willing Workers Club Nellie Grubb Warren Kennedy Isaac Kennedy John Dunbar Chesterhill F. F. Dunbar Bartlett Leota McAtee Louise Place Lara Goddard Margaret Goddard Lela Howell Florence Grewey Leo Andrews John Landers Ray Harris Robert McAtee Esau Harris West Side Congregational Church Marietta Margaret Lara Coddard Leota Alta Mae McAtee Fred Gubb Pittsburgh

Funeral for Eureka Man Is Held Today

Moses Ellsworth Miller known as Bunt Miller 74 died at Eureka home. Survived by widow Minnie Dicquey five daughters Mrs McLeod Heil Steigerwald Rhinesmith Populin Columbus three brothers and two sisters Ed John Mrs Overall Mrs Stormer. Funeral at Clay Chapel officiated by Rev. C L Thayer under Jr O A M Bladen burial there.

Gallipolis Moses Ellsworth Miller

Oak Grove Community Guests and Obituary

Oak Grove briefs list weekend visits from families including the Travis and Barnhart households and Campton area residents. Funeral services were held for Calab Gilpin at Connett M E Church, noting he leaves a daughter and a son. Audrey Hartman resumed work after illness and several local residents visited or hosted family gatherings across York, Nelsonville, Starr, Wingett Chapel, and Wells ton.

Thomas Barnhart Helen Butler Barnhart York Herbert Ely Verna France Roy Wachenschwanz Carbondale Ross Carpenter Near Creole Charles Wachenschwanz Wayne Bumgardner Mae Churchill Irvin Nanna Lane Ely Wellston Ely Connett M. E Calab Gilpin Gilpin Ed Cagg Charles Gilpin Rothrock Nelsonville Audrey Hartman Harley Allen Minnie Allen Robert Tonbridge Starr Elmer Davis Leonard Viola Yates Davis Harold Bowers Wingett Chapel Lowery Allen Lewis Wendell

Honor Soldier Dead In Legion Memorial Visit

The Lafayette Post of the American Legion with its Gallipolis drum and bugle corps visited Rio Grande Tyn Rhos and Vinton cemeteries Sunday to hold memorial services assisted by local pastors.

Gallipolis Lafayette The American Legion Rio Grande Tyn Rhos Vinton

Rife Named Democratic Campaign Chairman in Gallipolis

Chauncey W. Rife of Cheshire was chosen chairman of the Democratic campaign committee while E. E. Caldwell of Gallipolis was selected secretary at the meeting of the newly elected central committeemen. The executive committee includes A. K. Merriman D. F. Bostick Harland Fulton Clyde Saunders Owen Kennedy Paul O'Brien and C. T. Robinson.

Gallipolis Chauncey W

Stephen Davis Dies at 61 in Columbus

Stephen Davis, 61, a Thurman native and longtime partner in the Legg-Davis Coal Company, died in Columbus from paralysis. Burial occurred there today. Survived by his widow Jennie, two brothers John H. Davis and Thomas F. Davis, and two sisters Miss Jennie Davis and Mrs. Margaret Jones, all of various localities.

Gallipolis Stephen Davis Thurman Columbus Legg-Davis Coal Company Jennie Davis John H. Davis Thomas F. Davis Oak Hill Margaret Jones

Municipal court fines for intoxication in Gallipolis

Art Johnson of Centenary and A R Ralph of Cheshire were fined 10 dollars and 7.40 dollars costs in city court Monday on intoxication charges. A separate note mentions a Sumatran farmer climbing a high platform to scare birds from grain fields.

Gallipolis Art Johnson Centenary A. R. Ralph Cheshire

Mrs. Julia Shaver 79 Dies at Little Kyger

Mrs Julia Shaver aged 79 dies at home on Little Kyger after four years in a wheelchair. Funeral at 10 am Wednesday at Little Kyger Christian Church with J L Stephenson and Rev L C Venz officiating. Burial Gravel Hill Cemetery. Survived by husband Oliver Shaver four children Rev L C Shaver Sugar Grove Media Jones Columbus Ora Kail and Mrs Margaret Bunce Addison. Brother J Shelton Loucks Gallipolis and sister Mrs RF R Fulton Gallipolis Route 1.

Gallipolis Little Kyger Christian Church Julia Shaver Little Kyger J. L. Stephenson L C. Venz Gravel Hill Cemetery Oliver Shaver L. C. Shave

Frost Social and Personal Mention

Ray Root and family of Beebe spent Saturday afternoon in Frost. Ladies' Auxiliary met at Frost Saturday. Dick Henderson of Coolville was a Saturday visitor of Byron Frost. Rev. Grant Holman of Tuppers Plains preached a memorial sermon at Frost. Dr. H. T. Phillips of Athens will speak at Troy Baptist Church on May 30 in the afternoon. Mrs. Lucy Buchannon of Wheeling is spending the summer with her mother, Mary Frost.

Frost Ray Root Beebe Frost Dick Henderson Coolville Byron Frost Grant Holman Tuppers

Glouster Opera House to show wild game life film twice

Two speakers from the State Conservation Department and two from the League of Ohio Sportsmen will present motion pictures of Ohio wildlife at the Glouster Opera House tonight. Shows begin at 6 30 and 7 30 with no admission fee. Sunday Creek Valley Sportsmen Club organized the event.

Glouster State Conservation Department League of Ohio Sportsmen Glouster Opera House Ohio Sunday Creek Valley Sportsmen Club

Nibert and Dray Fined For Intoxication In Gallipolis

Ruth Nibert and Sarah Dray of First Avenue were fined $25 and costs by Municipal Judge A.3. Stormont on Monday for intoxication and committed to the county jail in default of payment.

Gallipolis Ruth Nibert Sarah Dray First Avenue A. 3. Stormont

Glouster Alumni Banquet Tickets Deadline Set

Glouster High School Alumni banquet and dance is this Saturday night. Deadline for reservations is Wednesday. Contact Miss Mary Friences Carpenter or Harold Corgwell to reserve seats.

Glouster Glouster High School Mary Friences Carpenter Harold Corgwell

Class Will Meet at Church of Christ Wednesday Night

The lava Wo den Clace will meet at the Church of Crriat Wednesday night at 7.30 s' eloek.

Glousten Lava Woden Clace Church of Crriat S' Eloek

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Gallia Election Board EF. Myers Leslie M. Siders C. Higgins Walter 8. Davis Board of County Commissioners Pe Gromonous Adventure Jean Seivwright NEA Service, Inc Noblity Galil Madame Madame’s Hollywood Loizette's Arizona Dillingers Baby Face Nelsons Boys Clubs of America Philadelphia Alvin Karpis William Mahan Robinson J. Edgar Hoover John Ziolkowski Scott Hurren Toledo Cyril Johnson Germantown Hoover Thomas Ferrick John McCann Argentina Eureka Oak Grove Briefs Oak Grove Vaughn Foughty Wilbur Travis Lewis Travis Walter Carpenter Christine Barnhart Fishbaugh Union Street Julia Shaver Firestone Greyhound Richard Crooks Nelson Eddy Margaret Speaks WEAF Firestone Dealers Se Lr Sedons Fred R. Beasley Touce Twat
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