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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1941

Page

10

Hollis Neal Wins Suit Against Bondsmen in Forgery Case

In Gallipolis the court ruled favorably for Hollis Neal in a suit against W U S Fidelity Co., bondsmen for Lola C. Neal. Lola Neal, convicted of forgery and embezzlement, serves time at Marysville Reformatory. bond liability set at $1,000.

Hollis Neal Bond Company Gallipolis WU. S._ Fidelity Co Lola C. Neal Marysville Reformatory Court of Common Pleas

Mrs Milliser Sells Home on Second Avenue to Pierotti

Mrs. F. M. Milliser sold her residence on Second Avenue near Pine Street to Joseph Pierotti and plans to return to Laurelville to reside.

Gallipolis F. M. Milliser Second Ave Pine St Joseph Pierotti

Gallia Academy Honors Society Members Named

Members of the National Honor Society at Gallia Academy High School are listed by rows. Names include Ann Thornton Alice J. Bush Bette Faulkner Mary F. Coffey Dorothy Langdon Jean Maddox Noreen Long Ruth Miller among the honorees.

Ann Thornton Alice J. Bush Bette Faulkner Mary F. Coffey Dorothy Langdon Jean Maddox Noreen Long Ruth Miller

Graduation Exercises End Year With Notable Music

Students performed a grand display as the audience left to the War March of the Priests played by Eileen Wells. The school year closed with exercises that equalled and likely surpassed any prior effort, while graduates and friends lingered in the foyer to extend congratulations to the faculty.

Eileen Wells

Seven Men Ordered To Report June 9

Gallipolis draft board selects seven volunteers to report June 9 for military training. Names include Lester B. Sheets Crown City Leland Pearl Ward Harold W. Lemley Cheshire George W. Tope Howard M. Johnson Fred L. Dickey Gallipolis Matthew Williams Kerr. Preparations for July 1 general registration are under way with about 100 men expected to register at five designated sites.

Gallipolis Lester B. Sheets Crown City Leland Pearl Ward Harold W. Lemley Cheshire George W. Tope Howard M. Johnson Fred L. Dickey Matthew Williams Kerr Draft Board

Road Project Will Begin Saturday In Chillicothe Road Extension

WPA workmen delayed to Saturday after changes in plan. About two hundred men enrolled at the courthouse and credited for appearance. Tool houses and temporary office structures erected. site ready to begin operation the day after the holiday.

Gallipolis WPA Chillicothe Road

Memorial committee named for Centerpoint Church service

Gallipolis announces the committee in charge of memorial exercises at Centerpoint Church Sunday night consists of Dora Massie Violet Massie Jessie Sims. Participants include Bobbie McNeal Jack McNeal Mildred McNeal Virginia Evans Charles McGeary Wilma Sims Carrie Stauffer Helen Evans John Alban.

Gallipolis Centerpoint Church Dora Violet Massie Jessie Sims Bobbie Jack Mildred McNeal Virginia Ann Evans Charles McGeary Wilma Sims Carrie Stauffer Helen Evans John Alban

Red Cross Garments Ready for June Shipment Abroad

Mrs. W. Booth executive secretary reports Red Cross garments completed for shipment abroad are rapidly arriving at headquarters. A shipment is planned to New York for consignment to England early in June.

Gallipolis Red Cross Co. W. Booth New York England

Engagement Told for Elma Waugh and Gerald Wright Jr.

Gallipolis notes announce Elma Elizabeth Waugh of Bladen to Gerald L. Wright Jr. of Sandusky with plans for a Marion home wedding. Wright works in Sandusky steel mills and Elma Elizabeth has recent ties to Gallia Academy High School and jobs in Marion and Sandusky.

Gallipolis Oral V. Waugh Bladen Elma Elizabeth Gerald L. Wright, Jr Sandusky Miss Waugh Gallia Academy Marion Wright Francis G. Smith Mrs. Smith

Losers Entertain in Bridge Contract Contest

Mrs. Tom Woodward Mrs. Boyd Thomas and Mrs. J P Mar hosted a losers entertainment after a contract bridge event.

Tom Woodward Boyd Thomas J. P. Mar

Squirrel Captures Courthouse Grounds Lure Pair For Colony

Gallipolis report notes courthouse custodian John Norman captured two flying squirrels to establish a yard colony on the lawn. Red and gray squirrels have repeatedly refused to stay, but the custodian hopes for a thriving population over time.

Gallipolis John Norman

Commission Delays Pine Street Cemetery Arch Design

Gallipolis reports no definite action yet on selecting a design for Pine Street Cemetery Memorial Arch. Judge W R White, president of the federal sesquicentennial commission, says progress is being made. Other commission members include A K Merriman, John Gwinn, John Halliday and Jerry Grover.

Gallipolis Pine Street Cemetery W. R. White Federal Sesquicentennial Commission A. K. Merriman John Gwinn John Halliday Jerry Grover

Ten-Year-Old Believed Lost Found at Play

Sidney Martin age 10 was reported missing after not returning home from West Side. A storm sewer led to Riverdale where Harold Nisher found him while he was playing, ending the search initiated by police and family.

Logan Sidney Martin Third St Pearl Derr Harold Nihiser Riverdale

Minister Announces Changes in Schedule in Logan

The Rev. Clyde C. Pinnell of Logan, assigned to the Carbon Hill Methodist Church, announces schedule changes. Sunday School now begins at 9 30 a m and preaching services at 10 30 a m starting Sunday June 1. He attended Asbury College seminary and Ohio State University.

Logan Clyde C. Pinnell Carbon Hill Methodist Church Asbury College Wilmore Ohio State University Cc. F. Pinnell

Elizabeth Powers Damage Suit Verdict Reaches $1000

Jurors returned a verdict for Elizabeth Powers of Athens against Marie W. Gary of Junction City awarding $1,000 in damages after about three hours of deliberation. The case, started Monday morning and ending Wednesday afternoon, involved six attorneys.

Logan Elizabeth Powers Athens Marie W. Gary Junction City

Mrs Edward Murphy and baby leave Cherrington Hospital

Mrs. Edward Murphy and her newborn were discharged and returned home to Nelsonville on Wednesday from Cherrington Hospital.

Logan Edward Murphy Nelsonville Cherrington Hospital

City Water Plant Sets Pumping Record

What is believed to be a pumping record for the city water plant was set Tuesday when 1,275,000 gallons of water were delivered through the city lines. In addition to the heavy demand for domestic consumption, work of filling the swimming pool was started that day.

Logan

George Sharb Fined For Reckless Driving

Logan George Sharb of Haydenville appeared before Mayor Dallas Kinser on a reckless driving charge filed by the State Highway Patrol. He pled guilty and was fined ten dollars plus costs for an incident near Murray City that followed a patrol investigation into a wreck injuring him and another Haydenville youth.

Logan George Sharb Haydenville Dallas Kinser State Highway Patrol Murray City

Logan Hocking dairy judging team competes in district practice

The Logan Hocking County Dairy judging team traveled to Athens on Wednesday for a district practice contest. They were accompanied by former extension agent James R. Smoot. Team members include Otto Shaw Paul Griffith Gerald Rheinscheld and Joe Hartmann.

Logan— Hocking County Dairy Athens James R. Smoot Otto Shaw Paul Griffith Gerald Rheinscheld Joe Hartmann

Duffy Family JOint Birthday Celebration

Dwight and Meade Duffy of Union Furnace celebrated joint birthdays Sunday with their parents Mr. and Mrs. Ira Duffy in attendance. Relatives joined the family for the quiet village gathering.

Union Furnace Dwight and Meade Duffy Ira Duffy

Commissioners decline NYA training center in Gallipolis

Gallipolis county commissioners refuse to sponsor an NYA girls training center. Representatives from several organizations plan to meet Monday to seek reconsideration. They will argue local investment under 60 dollars monthly and estimated annual returns near 16 thousand dollars plus valuable training for fifty young women and local employment benefits.

Gallipolis NYA

Mrs. Savage Dies at 99 in Gallipolis

Mrs Henry Savage aged 99 years 10 months and five days died Wednesday at the home of her granddaughter in Gallipolis Ohio Funeral services set for Friday at 1 30 afternoon at the Higgins home with Rev L W Gishler officiating Interment in Union Street Cemetery Athens Born Frances Mallory near Lorain in 1841 she married in 1861 her husband died 39 years ago Surviving are a daughter Mrs Ella Savage Murch a granddaughter Mrs Higgins a grandson James DeForest Murch Cincinnati and a great grandson same name

Gallipolis Ella Savage Murch Higgins James DeForest Murch Cincinnati

Painting Job Starts on Eureka Dam

Four months of painting work began at the Eureka roller dam on the Ohio River near Gallipolis. The project involves sand blasting steel parts and rollers, lifting rollers for access, under the U S Engineers office in Huntington. Workers and guards ensure security with 22 employees monitored by lockmaster Nate Childers.

Gallipolis Eureka Ohio River U. S. Engineers Huntington Hobard Dillon Nate Childers Dillon

Doctor in Army: Dr John Carnes to report for duty Phoenix

Gallia County brief reports Dr John Carnes son of Mr and Mrs Hubert Carnes has entered military service after interneship at University Hospital Indianapolis. Upon completion in June he will report for duty in Phoenix Arizona.

Gallipolis John Carnes Hubert Carnes University Hospital Indianapolis Phoenix Ariz

Educator to Speak at Eagles Lodge Meeting

William Jones of the Eagles Lodge announces Dr. C. A. Sundberg of Springfield will address the lodge in Gallipolis on June 25. Sundberg is an educator and lecturer.

Gallipolis William Jones The Eagles’ Lodge C. A. Sundberg Springfield

Switzer Named Administrator of Georgia Rankin Estate

R. M. Switzer has been appointed administrator of the estate of Georgia Rankin, late of Crown City, according to probate records.

Gallipolis R. M. Switzer Georgia Rankin Crown City

Plan Baptismal Services At Bull Skin Creek

Baptismal services near Lea per Bull Skin Creek will be held Sunday by Rev. Frank Calver of Huntington.

Gallipolis Bull Skin Creek Leaper Frank Calver Huntington

Electrician Treated for Head Injuries in Pt Pleasant

Don Parker an electrician at Marietta Manufacturing Co Pt Pleasant is treated at Holzer Hospital for head injuries after being struck by an iron pipe in an accidental incident.

Gallipolis Don Parker Marietta Manufacturing Co Pt. Pleasant Holzer Hospital

Thurman Lodge Dance Friday at Hall

Members of Thurman Masonic Lodge sponsor a dance at their hall on Friday night in Gallipolis seeking community participation and fellowship.

Gallipolis Thurman Masonic Lodge

Illness Calls Bruce Ford Siblings to Columbus

Mrs. Buel Eby and George Ford were summoned to Columbus on Wednesday due to Bruce Ford's serious illness. He has suffered for two weeks and his condition worsened.

Bruce Ford Logan Buel Eby George Ford Columbus

Cucumbers Prove Lucrative for Andy DeLille in Florida

Andy DeLille, formerly of Evergreen, reports a ten strike growing cucumbers for northern markets. He writes County Auditor E. D. Keeler that he cleared 700 dollars on one acre and sees similar prospects on other plots.

Gallipolis Andy DeLille Evergreen Florida E. D. Keeler

Cragg Released From Holzer Hospital After Suicide Attempt

Mrs. Lando C. Cragg was discharged from Holzer Hospital yesterday following a self inflicted chest wound in a personal crisis.

Gallipolis Lando C. Cragg Holzer Hospital

Gallia County Schools End Summer Vacation Phase

Gallia schools close for summer as Rodney and Centenary finish term and about 3600 students begin break. Eight districts still must hire teaching staffs next year as state official notes progress. Rural schools with free lunch programs did not plant gardens this year and continued access to surplus commodities will determine next season.

Gallipolis Rodney Centenary Eldon Wiseman

Local court records show minor case filings.

A fragmentary notice indicates civil matters noted by a county clerk with case numbers and filing dates. It lists names and jurisdictions vaguely but confirms official action pending.

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Kate Greenaway Zenners Washington Gallipolis High School Peggy Rathburn J. W. Hoyt First Baptist Church Elizabeth Shough Earl Tope Bland L. Stradley College of Arts and Sciences E. E. Higgins Stradley Clokey Carl C. Byers E. E. Caldwell Board of Education Hoyt Ton Jon Health Quick W. Union St True Crowv Loan and Guaranty Company Court St. Dial Fred Sanders Athens, Ohio Athen — Y Messenger OHI Thursda School Gallia Academy High School Kathryn Dale Esther Mary Priestley Matilda Hall Olive Wenz Helen Iron al Ingerick Dick Lakin Elmer Daniels Jim Gillingham Mike Maniskis Bob Wilson John Garnes Maurice Kerr Tommy Fife Quick's CUT Rate Drug Store West Union St Gallipolis Social Notes Donald Pollitt Swan Creek Marshall College Jin Harry Maddy Libby J. C. Butz Elizabeth Biddle John Schreiner R. J. Mauck Bruce H. Pollock West Virginia Norfolk Sarah Pollock R. N San Juan Porto Rico Mercerville High School Falls of Raccoon Cora Marjorie Caldwell Mary Wills Maribel Houck Jeannette Waugh Ernestine Houck Virginia Halley May Houck Mabel Wallace Louise Harrison Denver Swan Calvin Mitchell Wesley Holcomb Calvin Waugh Dale Harbour Paul Butler Carl Byers Newee Monay Eileen Harley Wells Helen Wheeler Glorianna Foster Jane Murdock Dorothy Wheeler Joan Mackenzie Julia Pickens Jo Wells Massillon Fred Foster George Kershaw Ross Harding Jerry Jimmy John Walter Stanley Ward Vallejo California George Ward Anna Louise Weaver Utica Roger Switzer Commission NYA Center Eureka Dam Doctor Gallia Sam Athens Airways Athens Pharmacy N. Court St Blue Jay Lyons Lady Esther Woodbury H. H. Carpet Tampax Harris Furniture House Yurt St
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