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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1940

Page

10

Gallipolis School Music Units Listed for Public Concert

Gallipolis personnel for a Washington Auditorium concert on November 29 are announced by Miss Elizabeth Shough. The A Capella Choir includes Violet Baker and many others. Woodwind Quartet features Scott Westerman Matilda Hall Bobby Harrison Eloise Clark. Girls Glee Club lists Della Baird Ina Dell Berridge Kathleen Boster and more.

Gallipolis Washington Auditorium Elizabeth Shough A Capella Violet Baker Helen Beckett Leland Berridge Jimmy Boyles Lois Jean Brownell Alice Jean Bush Betty Jo Camp Eloise Clark Kathryn Dale Bill Danner John Davidson George Davis Jane Anne Deem Elinor Deepping Dan Eachus Tim Evans Lucille Bugg Mildred Burns

TON JON No 1 Promises Relief From Stomach Ailments

An Athens Ohio health remedy Ton Jon No 1 claims to aid nature in expelling poisons causing indigestion gas and dyspepsia. It alleges relief from sour stomach belching cramps heart palpitations and weight loss and promotes a strong appetite. Sold by Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store at 9 West Union Street.

Nature Ton Jon Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store Union St Athens Ohio

Emory Rader 98 Dies in Gallia County

Funeral services were held in Centenary Church for Emory Rader a 98-year-old former Northup resident who died the latter part of the week at the home of his niece Mrs Minnie Skinner in Yellow Springs Ohio Interment followed at Mound Hill Cemetery Rader a bachelor was an eccentric figure said never to have worn a hat He was widely related in Gallia County and esteemed by many friends likely the oldest male resident of the county

Gallipolis Centenary Church Emory Rader Northup Minnie Skinner Yellow Springs Ohio Mound Hill Cemetery Rader Gallia County

Local School Glee Club Members List Read Like Alumni Roll

The document lists numerous female names and several male ensemble members. It mentions the Boys Glee Club with members Charles Baker through John Wood and the Brass Quartet and Brass Sextet with named players, indicating an upcoming concert or school program.

Louise Clark Thelma Coughenour Gaynel Dale Trysal Daniels Barbara Danner Donna Danner Anna Mary Davies Cora Mae Davis Thelma Day Geneva Dewitt Elinor Deepping Emma Louise Echelmeyer Naomi Fellore Ella Louise Hall Nellie Halley Pauline Hedges Beatrice Hively Eleanor Jordan Josephine Keefer Peggy Lanthorn Dorothy Laufer Betty Jean McHenry Eva Odell Eleanor Persinger Ruby Mae Reynolds Opal Roush Betty Sue Saunders Esther Saunders Jewell Smith Pavla Switzer Betty Lee Taylor Bertha White Lydean Withers Charles Baker David Beard Jimmy Betz Bill Boster Luther Brumfield Claude Burnette Clyde Burnette Dean Carter Paul Champer Wenfield Collins Kenneth Irion Junior Marlow Paul McCarty Ernest Pierson James Rodgers Bill Saunders John Wood Jim Gillingham J. T. Russell Tom Dale Gilbert Bush Matilda Hall Billy Lanier Manning Wetherholt

Little Kyger Grange installs new officers

New officers at Gallipolis Little Kyger Grange include Stanley Shaver as master and Nick Burleson as overseer with Mrs. E. W. Ellis lecturing. Also named are Fred and Emmett Thompson, Nellie French as stewards, and Harlan Coughenour treasurer among others, with Oliver Kail gatekeeper and Vesta Swisher Ceres. Juvenile Grange lists Bernard Moeller master and Donald Thomas overseer with Emma Moeller lecturer and Gordon Swisher as steward.

Gallipolis Little Kyger Grange Stanley Shaver Nick Burleson E. W. Ellis Fred Thompson Emmett Thompson Nellie French Samuel Sayre Harlan Coughenour Garnet Kirby Oliver Kail Vesta Swisher Ceres Margaret Bunce Flora Louise Roush Pomona Georgia Burleson Bernard Moeller Donald Thomas Emma Moeller Gordon Swisher Galeen Amos Patricia Thompson Lavada Amos Karl Burleson Jennie Amos James Moeller Evelyn Swisher Flora Lane Beatrice Moore

Sheriff’s Men Hunt Alleged Radio Thief

Gallia sheriff’s officers pursue Frank Bashore Jr after he allegedly stole a radio from Ben Raike in Kanauga. He was trapped on the Kanauga railroad bridge with the radio but fled after menacing West Virginia officers. The radio was recovered and returned. Bashore is believed to have escaped down a trestle support. He is wanted in Ohio and West Virginia for robberies.

Gallipolis Frank Bashore, Jr Ben Raike Kanauga Bashore Jong Railroad West Virginia Ohio

Accounts Filed by Gallipolis Democratic Committee

The Democratic Executive Committee filed an account with the election board clerk showing receipts of 548.50 and expenditures of 558.80. Filing after prior publication are Harley Denney for commissioners 100, L O Clary for sheriff 60, Stanley Saunders for recorder 80.

Gallipolis Democratic Executive Committee Election Board Harley Denney L. O. Clary Stanley Saunders

Husband Seeks Divorce From Plymale Couple

Gallia county case shows Robert H. Plymale filing for divorce from Rachel Irene Plymale on Christmas Day last year alleging neglect. They are parents of a month old baby.

Gallipolis Robert H. Plymale Rachel Irene Plymale

Flora Thomas Granted Divorce and Name Change

Mrs Flora Thomas is awarded a divorce from James Richard Thomas over alleged wilful absence and is restored to her maiden name Leonard by the court.

Gallipolis Flora Thomas James Richard Thomas Leonard

Former Resident Takes Office in Noble County

Leo Carter formerly living in Gallia has become Noble County prosecuting attorney after the resignation of the previous officeholder. Carter was elected on November 5 and will start his term January 1.

Noble County Gallipolis Leo Carter Carter

Rio Grande Vacation Begins Wednesday

Rio Grande College students start their vacation Wednesday evening and return home for the holiday by Monday morning. A few stay on campus for farm and other activities.

Gallipolis Rio Grande College

Mrs. Nattie Blazer Dies at Family Home

Mrs. Nattie Blazer wife of Dr Eugene Blazer died Sunday at the family home in New Mansfield Ohio. Funeral services will be held there followed by interment Wednesday at 2 p m in Mound Hill Cemetery Gallipolis. The Blazer family formerly lived in Bidwell and are parents of Philip Blazer and twins Margaret and Marjorie Blazer.

Gallipolis Nattie Blazer Eugene Blazer New Mansfield Ohio Mound Hill Blazer Bidwell Philip Blazer Margaret Marjorie Blazer

Federal Tobacco Exhibition Draws Large Crowds in Gallia County

Large crowds attended two tobacco stripping and grading demonstrations Monday in Gallia County sponsored by the federal Department of Agriculture. County growers are preparing crops for markets opening the first week of December.

Gallipolis Federal Department of Agriculture

Thanksgiving event and attendance notes in Gallipolis

In Gallipolis a Grange member will prize the best turkey drawing at tonight's meeting with a Thanksgiving theme. It is reported over fifty Masonic Moriah Council members plan to attend the Ohio Sixth Arch meeting in Jackson on Dec 11. A Capella Choir hosts a Thanksgiving dance in the high school gym limited to alumni and former choir members since 1928.

Gallipolis Bulaville Grange Masonic Moriah Council Ohio Sixth Arch Jackson

Wood couple welcome firstborn in Rio Grande

A seven and a half pound son arrived Monday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wood in Rio Grande marking the couple's first child and family joy.

Gallipolis Robert Wood Rio Grande

Aged Woman in Gallipolis in Critical Condition

Mrs. Ira B. Hunt ington, age eighty four, is listed in critical health condition at her home in Gallipolis. She is an elderly resident under medical care with local reports confirming severe illness.

Gallipolis Ira B. Huntington

Gallipolis Social Notes Bright weekend gatherings

Mr and Mrs W S Craft celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary at home in Porter with sixty guests including Mr and Mrs Guy Clark and family. A Rio Grande College homecoming featured queen Rosemary Daulton and grand march led by President Pabst. Several local residents hosted tea receptions and meals for visiting relatives and friends.

Gallipolis Porter W. S. Craft Guy Clark Joe Beverly Max Irion Irion J. D. Craft Lindsey Cornell Janis Mary Jean William David Kenneth Betz Marvin Cornwell Eleanor Grover Smith Martha Boggs Craft Rio Grande College Art Oldham Rosemary Daulton Sarah Irene Lewis Pabst Mary Young C. F. Sharpton Forrest Wyatt R. Lloyd Pabst

Gothard Couple Quietly Marks 50th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Benjamin H Gothard of Portsmouth Road observed their 50th wedding anniversary on Friday November 15 They have spent their life in Gallia County and are parents of nine living children Earl George Carl Edward Fred Merrill Lowell Mrs John Carter Huntington and Mrs Walter Porter Pittsburgh Owing to some children absence no celebration was attempted.

Benjamin H. Gothard Portsmouth Road Gallia County Earl George Carl Edward Fred Merrill Lowell This County John Carter Huntington Walter Porter Pittsburgh

Mrs Belle Fulton Hosts Quiet Happy Home Club Meeting

Mrs Belle Fulton entertained the Happy Home Club of Campaign Church at her father Howard Rife's home for an all day gathering. A covered dish noon meal followed by sewing and a brief business session brought together many members and guests including Mr and Mrs Roy Thaxton Mr and Mrs Isaiah Coughenour Mr and Mrs Ernest Carpenter Mr and Mrs Howard Moore Mrs Marie Thomas and other attendees.

Belle Fulton Happy Home Club of Campaign Church Howard Rife Roy Thaxton Isaiah Coughenour Ernest Carpenter Howard Moore Marie Thomas Meda Mink Lewis Switzer Billie Opal Mitchell Ida Rife Minnie Bunce Evan Wright Georgia Burris Bessie Rife Rena Rife Thelma Welland Vera Fulton Leona

Family Visit Near Columbus Ends Week

Co. H. Wilson with daughters Olive and Letha and son Halcie spent the end of the week with F. J. Price and family of Columbus.

Co. H. Wilson Olive Letha Halcie F. J. Price Columbus

Denison University Rep Talks With Gallia High Students

John Biselke visited Gallipolis High School to discuss college life and show campus activities. The presentation marked the first of several visits by college representatives to support the school guidance program.

Gallipolis John Biselke Denison University

Divorce Sought by Mrs Edna De Vault in Gallia County

Mrs Edna De Vault mother of four sues Pearl De Vault for divorce on adultery grounds. The couple had one prior divorce and remarried four months ago, according to court records in Gallipolis.

Gallipolis Edna Devault Pearl Devault

Thirty Appear at First Basketball Session

Gallipolis notes about 30 boys attending the first high school basketball tryout. Coach Garfield Griffith reports good material and will continue elimination tests as the season opens early next month.

Gallipolis Garfield Griffith

Gallipolis Ministers Plan Kerr Fund Disbursement

Gallipolis ministers will meet to plan distribution of income from the C. D. Kerr fund for Christmas aid to the worthy poor. Judge H W Cherrington trustee reports the annual interest likely to total about $800. The Kerr will designates the ministerial association as sole distributor with church members listing eligible recipients. The fund is a perpetual endowment.

Gallipolis

Tobacco Growers Vote Set Across Several Townships

Balloting by tobacco farmers on the AAA refer endum about quotas and marketing rules is scheduled for November 23. Polling sites include Evergreen Townhouse Huntington Morgan Springfield Townships Little Koger Grange Hall Cheshire Addison Townhouse Centenary Townhouse Gallipolis Green Townships Rio Grande Raccoon Perry Greenfield Perry Walnut Harrison Clay Guyan Ohio Townships at multiple townhouses.

Gallipolis AAA Evergreen Townhouse Huntington, Morgan Springfield Little Kgger Grange Hall Cheshire Addison Centenary Townhouse Green Rio Grande Raccoon Perry Townhouse Greenfield Perry Walnut Harrison, Clay, Guyan Ohio

Hospital Plans Grand Thanksgiving Dinner at Ohio Hospital

The Ohio Hospital for Epileptics gears up for a noon Thanksgiving meal planned by dietitian Ruth Philbrook. About 2,500 patients will dine on roast pork, dressing, sweet potatoes, corn, apples, pie, and coffee, with a light supper later. Twenty hogs have been slaughtered and 500 loaves of bread and pies are prepared. a patients dance is expected Thanksgiving night.

Gallipolis Ohio Hospital Ruth Philbrook

Licensed To Marry in Beech Hill and Nearby Areas

Marriage license applicants listed include multiple couples from Beech Hill West Virginia Beech Hill W Va and surrounding towns with ages ranging 19 to 31 years. Names include William E Foss Jr Evelyn Wheeler Ralph Markham Violet Shores Edlin Johnson Eileen Opal Mooney Ernest Rose Lillian Light Woodrow Lanier Margaret Downell Harold Albert Ebersbach Ruth Blackburn and others from Pomeroy Elwood Ind Bladen Northup and Gal l ipolis.

Gallipolis William E. Foss, Jr Evelyn Wheeler Pomeroy Ralph Markham Violet Shores Elwood Ind Edlin L. Johnson Bladen Eileen Opal Mooney Northup Ernest Rose Lillian Light Fire Creek W. Va James Hopson Louise Glenn Woodrow Lanier Margaret Downell Beech Hill Harold Albert Ebersbach Ruth Blackburn

Crosses to Speak at Kyger Kyger Gallipolis

Mr and Mrs Ronald Cross recently returned missionaries from China are guests of Rev and Mrs E W Ellis at Cheshire Mrs Cross will speak tonight at a meeting of Little Kyger Ladies Aid Society

Gallipolis Ronald Cross China E. W. Ellis Cheshire

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