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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1940

Page

9

Passage Mayor Praises Newspaper Campaigning In Village Levy

In MIDDLEPORT a three mill levy passed to fund a street repair program using motor vehicle and gasoline tax money. Mayor Co Fisher and council members thanked The Daily Tribune editor R M Cheseldine and others for campaign cooperation. The council accepted a $285.40 monthly report and ordered bills paid as funds allowed.

Middleport Mayor Co Fisher R. M. Cheseldine The Daily Tribune Harry Cross John Zerkle Homer Russell David Darst

Nutrition Expert Talks At Middleport School

Dr. Martha Koehne of the state health department spoke at Middleport Junior and Senior High School convocation on food and health. Her lecture emphasized balanced diet vitamins and simple wholesome foods. A marriage license was issued in probate court to Leroy Spears 22 and Tennessee Ratliff 21 both of Middleport.

Middleport Martha Koehne State Department of Health Pomeroy Leroy Spears Tennessee Ratliff

Judge Daniel Morgan Widely Known in Gallia

Gallia County resident Judge Daniel Edgar Morgan of the Cleveland District appellate court has declined Gallipolis mayoralty to succeed Harold H Burton in the U S Senate. Morgan, a native of the county, is widely known and often visits the area. Deaf people can dance in time to music by watching normal hearing couples.

Gallipolis Daniel Edgar Morgan Cleveland Harold H. Burton United States Senate Gallia County Morgan

Gallipolis Social Notes Highlights Weddings and Events

Social items from Gallipolis include the marriage announcement of Hazel Louise McCall to Ralph Lewis Gerrard in Catlettsburg Kentucky with attendees from Columbus. Rio Grande College events feature a reception for President Pobst and 150 guests, plus club meetings, a Canadan study program, and a birthday celebration for Estel Niday with gifts and games.

Foster Freshcorn wedding in Greenup Ky

William Foster eldest son of Mr and Mrs Fred Foster of Gallipolis and Miss Dorothy Freshcorn daughter of Joseph Freshcorn of Vinton were married in Greenup Kentucky Saturday. Hold quilting party Sandfork Missionary Society met at Mrs Alta Davisson home all day with a noon covered dish dinner and program next meeting at Juda Jones home Dec 5. Gallia Council Daughters of America to mark 39th anniversary next Monday with turkey dinner and program. Corporal John W Thaxton on 30 day furlough from Camp Benjamin Harrison Indiana honored with a party by Marifern and Stanley Rife White Oak Corp. gift presented and games followed by dessert.

Dale McCall Lucille Carter C. W. Frye Cadmus Mr. McCall Ed McCall Earl Carter Northup L. C. Bean M. E. Rathburn Rutland Bertie Cubbage Coshocton Ben Davidson Stanley Evans Fred Harrington Ohio Hospital Toledo Pittsburgh Harold Notter Jane Ann Margaret Alice Griffith William Miller, Jr Joe Miller Near Rodney Hobart Niday Zella Miller Old Pine Ladies’ Aid William Foster Fred Foster Gallipolis Dorothy Freshcorn Joseph Freshcorn Vinton Greenup Sandfork Missionary Society Alta Davisson Juda Jones Gallia Council Daughters of America John W. Thaxton Camp Benjamin Harrison Ind Marifern Stanley Rife White Oak Corp Thaxton

Local Lady Praises Tonjon No 1100 For Relief

Mrs Stella Love of Millfield Ohio describes long illness from indigestion heart fluttering and nerve issues. After taking Tonjon No 1 she reports improved digestion sleep energy and regular bowel movements with nightly kidney relief and recommended talking to a local Tonjon health representative at Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store Athens Ohio.

Ton Jon Stella Love Millfield Athens Ohio The Methodist Church Quick’s Cut Rate Drug Store

Racine Social and Brief Personal Notes

RACINE W B Cross enlarges the garage on Vine St property purchased from Walton heirs. Miss Manon Salser returns to school after eight weeks with a broken leg. Mr and Mrs Okey Rice plan to move into the Okey Cleland property at Elm and Third. Senior Guild met at Miss Marjorie Theiss’s home. Miss Leta Jane Sayre returns to West Liberty College after a week with parents Homer and Mrs Sayre. Mrs Flossie Wolfe visits Sallie Wolfe. Mrs Mary Hite visits Gore with son-in-law Gomer Lewis. Miss Helen Bentz, Gore teacher, spent the weekend with her parents on Elm St.

Racine W. B. Cross Vine St Walton Manon Salser Okey Rice Okey Cleland Elm and Third Sts Marjorie Theiss Leta Jane Sayre West Liberty College West Virginia Homer Sayre Broadway Ave Flossie Wolfe Parkersburg Sallie Wolfe Mary Hite Gore Gomer Lewis Helen Bentz John Bentz Elm St

District Meet Draws 150 Royal Neighbors to Middleport

About 150 members of the Royal Neighbors of America attended the fifth annual district convention at Riverview Camp Middleport with afternoon sessions led by district deputy Mrs Charles Howard A program featured a flag presentation by Mrs Emma Sisson a welcome by Miss Margaret Ella Hysell and a response by Mrs Nellie Murray The event included a memorial service a student drill and a drive for funds for the Royal Neighbor Home in Rock Island Illinois where ice cream and cake closed the evening session The Riverview camp was chosen as the district name for Royal Neighbors camps along the Ohio River.

Middleport Royal Neighbors of America Riverview Fall Flower Charles Howard Emma Sisson Margaret Ella Hysell Church of Christ Sisson Clifford Kirk Joe Morris God Bless America Gallipolis Portsmouth Rock Island Ill Nellie M. Murray Iris Winebrenner Ruby Reibel Mary Calvert Thelma Howard Celia Young Genevieve Hoffman Anna Yeager Gertrude Keen Marie Young Bonnie Williams Nora Higgins Margaret Sauer Elizabeth Darst Emma Might Nora Kennedy Elva Mulford Ethel Jones Edna Mulford

Funeral honors Mrs Carl McMillan in Gallipolis

A large crowd attended the funeral of Mrs. Carl McMillan in Ewington Church of Christ following a Tuesday fire that killed her and her daughter. Rev. George Belcher presided, with interment at Franklin Cemetery in Alice. The incident occurred near Wilkesville. Great Britain Russia and Colombia were cited as major metals suppliers to the United States.

Gallipolis Carl McMillan Wilkesville Ewington Church of Christ George Belcher Franklin Cemetery Alice Great Britain Russia Colombia United States

Boy Scout Troop To Receive Charter Nov 22 at Grange Hall

POMEROY The Boy Scout Troop sponsored by Olive Grange will receive their charter on Friday November 22 at the Grange Hall. Mr Stratten of Athens will present the charter. Olive Grange met November 8 with Worthy Master A H Curtis in the chair. Officers elected for the coming year include Master Carl Buckley overseer Willard Taylor steward Tressie Swain and others with Hazel Milhoan as home economics committee member and Glen Milhoan as organist.

Willard Taylor Tressie Swain Iva Buckley Denver Curtis Lizzy Taylor Ella Hannum Nerva Pryor Jake Weber Ceres Georgia Swain Pomona Leona Taylor Flora Snzy Curtis Hazel Milhoan C. E. Myers Wallace Damewood Murl Taylor Elza Larkins August Weber

Minister Showcases Seven-Pound Radish at Church Garden

Reverend J. P. Miller displayed a seven pound radish grown in the Bradbury Church yard garden. The giant root measured 14 inches in length and 17 inches around, shocking visitors with its size despite standard care.

J. P. Miller Bradbury

Grangers to Meet for Degree Work and Elections

Harrisonville Grange plans a Thursday meeting on November 21 for degree work and officer elections. A literary program will be presented and refreshments served.

Pomeroy Harrisonville Grange

Mrs. P S Hostetter Reported In Fair Condition

Mrs S P Hostetter of Tuppers Plains is listed in fair condition at St Josephs Hospital Parkersburg after undergoing a major surgical operation on Monday.

Pomeroy P. S. Hostetter Tuppers Plains St. Joseph's Hospital Parkersburg

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Middleport School Daniel Morgan Gallia Quick's Athens Messenger Levy Gallipolis Social Notes Ernest McCall Hazel Louise Ralph Lewis Gerrard Columbus E. T. Gerrard Belmont A. P. Keyser Catlettsburg Betty Hyde John Harvey Gerrard Pennsylvania Railroad Company Bliss Business College Capital Neil Ave R. Lloyd Pobst Rio Grande College Mrs. Barlow Frank Bell M. S. Barlow Riverside Study Club Canada Stella Hodell Madge Eachus Florence Brookman Thomas Perrin Charlotte Beverage Sydney Campbell Elsie McCall Mescames F. M. Cluff Calvin Reichman James Askern Frank Johnston Walter Burns Harris Howard Stanley Niday Cora Estel Woman's Society Meets Woman's Society of Christian Service Grace Methodist Church Wayne Booth T. S. Cowden Carl C. Byers Wayne Lutz Ann Thornton IL. E. Myers Presbyterian Sunday School E. B. Miller Tonjon Mrs. Stella Love Zay YOUR A&p Northern Street Boy Scout Grangers Elect Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea CO Sunnyfield Armour Star Rath Calas Sultana Ann Michigan Navy Beans A&p Brand Winesap Apples California Pascal Celery Nutley Garine Morton A&p Sauerkraut COLBY Log Cabin Borden S. F Boston Texas Florida U.S. No Idaho Bakers Macaroni Farina Mello Wheat
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