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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1939

Page

8

Gallipolis Clinic Opens in Moore Building

Gallipolis opens the Gallipolis Clinic in the Moore Bros building on State Street. Drs. Leo C. Bean N. A. Martin and H. B. Thomas lead the new medical center with full second floor offices a large ground floor reception area and X ray lab. It will refer hospitalized cases to Holzer Hospital and plans a December public reception.

Gallipolis Moore Bros State Street Leo C. Bean N. A. Martin Holzer Hospital H. B. Thomas Eureka Dam Ohio Valley Bank Elsie McCall Florence Allen Hilda Koehler Alton Margaret Lloyd Charlotte Thomas Betty Jo Lunsford Samuel Williams Raymond Pope Vogue Beauty Shop Park Central Dr. Bean

Week-End Marriage License Applicants Listed in Gallipolis

The Gallipolis license bureau lists weekend applicants James Persinger 21 and Bonnie Finley 29 of Hogsett West Virginia Floyd Hook 28 and Mary Graham 25 of Nelsonville Harvey Chalfant 24 and Hazel Schoonover 24 of Chauncey Fred Thompson 22 and Marjorie Kail 21 of Cheshire Melvin Rinehart 27 of Columbus Emo gene Cottrell 16 of Gallipolis.

Gallipolis James Persinger Bonnie Finley Hogsett W. Va Floyd Hook Mary Graham Nelsonville Harvey Chalfant Hazel Schoonover Chauncey Fred Thompson Marjorie Kail Cheshire Melvin Rinehart Columbus Emogene Cottrell

Aid Certificates Renewed by Red Cross

Renewal of first aid and life saving instructor certificates granted to Mrs. Alice Rose Crown City Mrs. C L Houser Miss Kathryn Lutz Laurence Halliday G P Bush Gallipolis Howard Hardway Mercerville J N M Davis Bladen H A Lewis Cheshire About 36 persons received certificates last year with more renewals expected from others.

Gallipolis Red Cross Alice Rose Crown City C. L. Houser Kathryn Lutz Laurence Halliday G. P. Bush Howard Hardway Mercerville J. N. M. Davis Bladen H. A. Lewis Cheshire

Rev Packer in Charge of Christian School

Rio Grande College announces the next quarterly session of the School of Christian Living to be held November 27 89 with Rev W T Packer dean of men in charge. Sessions occur daily at 9 am and 730 pm in Community Hall. Public invited.

Gallipolis Rio Grande College School of Christian Living W. T. Packer

Bid for Crown City Road Work To Be Approved Soon

A. J. Baltes of Norwalk submitted a bid of 351674 for Crown City road improvement, well below the state estimate of 387000. All rights of way except 0.86 acre are secured. condemnatory actions filed against P W Sims Letha Sims Raymond and James Layne Ohio Power Co and Ohio Telephone & Telegraph Co. The project runs from near Miller in Lawrence County north to Crown City, bypassing the village, with 22 foot paving.

Crown City Gallipolis A. J. Baltes Norwalk State Highway Department P. W. Sims Letha Sims Raymond James Layne Ohio Power Co Ohio Telephone & Telegraph Co Miller Lawrence County

Grace Methodist Women Hold Thanksgiving Program and Meeting

Gallipolis group led by Mrs. C. B. Stevens held a Grace Methodist Church Women’s Home Missionary Society session with devotions, a Thanksgiving program, new member welcomes, and a communal covered dish lunch. Plans were announced to meet November 29. A handkerchief shower for Grace Welker preceded her winter departure to Ocoee Florida.

Gallipolis C. B. Stevers Women's Home Missionary Society of Grace Methodist Church W. S. Westerman Sarah Robinson A. L. Lloyd Anna Simmerman Hiawatha W. P. Beall Pauline Johnson Stanley Lanier Buell Clark Robert Betz F. E. Cherrington Woodford Green Dorothy Beaver

Bridge Club Hosts Social Evening For Members

Mrs Russell Smith hosted a bridge gathering Thursday evening with two tables in play. Miss Jean Campbell won the high score prize and Miss Ruth Maddy received consolation. Refreshments were served after the games.

Mr and Mrs Miller Host Friday Evening at Rodney Home

Mr and Mrs Joe Miller entertained a large group of young people Friday evening at their home near Rodney. Games and contests were enjoyed and tempting refreshments were served.

Joe Miller Rodney

Dinner party honors Frances Halliday Cherry before Westport trip

Mr and Mrs Harry Maddy hosted a Friday dinner for Frances Halliday Cherry who left Sunday for Westport Connecticut after a month with her parents Mr and Mrs J E Halliday. Mrs Joe Moch Mrs CaBelle Walker Mrs Adolf Henke Mrs Clyde Ingels and Mrs Clyde Ingels Jr traveled to Columbus Saturday for the Hartman Theater performance.

Harry Maddy Frances Halliday Cherry Westport Conn J. E. Halliday Joe Moch CaBelle Walker Adolf Henke Clyde Ingels Clyde Ingels, Jr Columbus Hartman Theater

Mt Zion Ladies Aid Meeting Attracts Thirty Three Attendees

Thirty three members and guests attended the Mt Zion Ladies Aid gathering on Friday, highlighting a well attended community social and service planning session.

Mt. Zion Ladies’ Aid

Wheels Move To Bring Martin To Trial for White's Death

Gallipolis reports Randall Martin age 59 faces first degree murder charges for the shooting death of Granville White age 23 in Ohio Township. Prosecutors plan to present the deathbed statement and family testimonies at grand jury. The weapon is a single barrel 12 gauge shotgun. Edith White remains at the Martin home.

Wheels Martin White Gallipolis Randall Martin Bar of Justice Granville White Double Creek Ohio Township Holzer Hospital John Howell Myrtie Halley Howell FE. E. Hatfield Edith

Ladies Aid Society Meeting in Chambersburg Hosts and Lunch

The Ladies Aid Society of Chambersburg met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Ray Gothard as hostess. Twenty eight members and guests attended the program and covered dish lunch. Mrs. Lesta Gothard will entertain the society on Navy 30.

Ladies Aid Society of Chambersburg Ray Gothard Lesta Gothard Navy

Local society notes and family visits across towns

Mrs Hazel Hine attends NYU with sister Margaret Ecker who teaches in Pleasantville. They plan Thanksgiving with Mrs Mary Wetherholt Hubbard in East Orange. Various families travel or visit relatives in Columbus Tiffin Charleston Cincinnati and Dearborn. Bob Evans at Ohio State University visits home. several trips and weekend visits noted.

Hazel Hine New York University Margaret Ecker Pleasantville N. Y Gallipolis John Hubbard Mary Wetherholt East Orange N. J H. B. Thomas John Scully Youngstown Griff Cook Leo Bean E. W. Mauck D. ©. Taber Harry M. Miller Donald Columbus Gomer Phillips Evelyn Anne Aweek Tiffin William Fife Bonnie A. Fontana J. E. Halliday John Frances Caldiwell Boyd Cherry New Philadelphia Joe Penfold Salisbury John Kuhn Woodrow Walker Ashland John O’brien Paul O’brien Bob Evans Ohio State University Stanley Evans

Youth Preacher Hin Bunyan Leads Gospel Service

Gallipolis reports a 12 year old Herbert Bunyan preached at the Church of Christ in Christian Union. music by the Harrison trio. Local police checked a cipher over the weekend with no arrests or calls received.

Gallipolis Church of Christ In Christian Union Herbert Bunyan Harrison Trio

Many Go to Pomeroy For Masonic Tea

Gallia residents traveled to Pomeroy Sunday for a tea at the Masonic Temple and to inspect the new lodge home. More plan to attend dedicatory ceremonies Tuesday night.

Pomeroy Gallipolis Masonic Temple

Baptist Church Plans Thanksgiving Services

Union Thanks giving services will be conducted Thursday at 9 30 a m in First Baptist Church with the choir of that church providing the musical program Rev W Scott Westerman local Methodist minister will preach the sermon

Gallipolis — Union First Baptist Church W. Scott Westerman

Chapel Observes Its Fiftieth Anniversary

Simpson Memorial Chapel at Rio Grande's Methodist Church marks its fiftieth anniversary this year with emphasis in several church services.

Gallipolis Simpson Rio Grande

Auto Victim Returns From Holzer Hospital

Gallipolis reports six year old Phyllis Jean Ward recovering from a broken leg after being struck by a car while alighting from a school bus. She has been removed from Holzer Hospital to her home.

Gallipolis Phyllis Jean Ward Holzer Hospital

Grass Fire at Gallipolis Fairgrounds

Grass burned along the lower fairgrounds line in Gallipolis prompting a fire department response Saturday evening with no damage reported.

Gallipolis Fairgrounds

Budget funds approved for local sesquicentennial

Washington report says the National Appropriations Committee approved a $10,900 expenditure by Congress for local sesquicentennial celebrations next year. The detailed budget was submitted last week.

Gallipolis Washington Chamber of Commerce National Appropriations Committee Congress

Pomeroy Community Notes Show Club Meetings and Temple Open

Shakespeare Club hosts Thanksgiving meeting and blind art sale on Lincoln Hill. W C T U holds regular meeting at Baptist Church. 500 Club gathers on Terrace Street with Roy Barnes and John Duerr high scorers and a rabbit supper. Downies visit Pleasant Flats. Shaffer couple to move to Lincoln Hill. Mason Temple opens to public with visitors from nearby communities.

Pomeroy Shakespeare Club Arthur Rosenbaum Lincoln Hill W.C.T.U Baptist Church C. E. W. Downie Lee Rudisill Terrace St Roy Barnes Middleport John Duerr Rudisill T. A. Downie Pleasant Flats W. Va Clarence Sha

Denison Coach To Speak At Football Dinner

Due to a plan change, Denison University coach Tommy Rodgers will speak at the pre Thanksgiving football dinner in Gallipolis Tuesday night. The event draws local fans and honors gridiron efforts ahead of the holiday.

Denison Gallipolis Tommy Rodgers Denison University

Seek Vandal Who Shot Out Lights On Third Avenue

Gallipolis police chief John Fraley searches for the vandal who fired a high powered air rifle at the E. L. Neal garage on Third Avenue, blasting out window lights.

Gallipolis John Fraley E. L. Neal Third Avenue

Farm Unsold at Sheriff Sale in Gallia County

Galliapolis sheriff holds sale for 62 acre Guyan Township farm of the late William Harbour in Harbour Township. Appraised at 1000 dollars, no bidders.

Gallipolis Guyan Township William Harbour

Marriage Meddlers Sequel to Married Comrades

Adele Garrison continues Edith Fairfax and Dicky Graham’s magazine venture saga in a New York restaurant confrontation. Edith reveals she holds proof to counter a blackmail plot as the mysterious woman and ally threaten Dicky. Dicky commands silence and plans action while Lillian coordinates aid. Continued tomorrow.

Edith Fairfax Dicky Graham New York Dicky Edith

Social Notes Highlight Past Chiefs Pythian Guests

Middleport social column reports Past Chiefs of Meigs Temple No. 153 Pythian Sisters visiting Ches hire Pythian Sisters for a social evening at Temple Hall. Eighteen members attended the long table Thanksgiving turkey dinner at Mary Jane Coffee Shoppe and a concert by the Pomeroy Music Club followed visits from relatives including Mrs. Weber.

Middleport Meigs Temple Cheshire R. B. Laughead E. R. Tompkins C. F. Hawkins Hez Root John Mason C. P. Gallagher Edward Anderson William Allman H. J. Bing Ben ‘Fultz Sr Philip Edwards John Downing Lewis Pearl Gardner

Presbyterian Boys Class Entertained by Mr Robert Chambers

The Presbyterian Boys Class and their teacher Mrs Dea Hayes will be entertained at the home of Robert Chambers this evening.

Presbyterian Dea Hayes Robert Chambers

Birthday party for Paul Lester marked fifth year

Mrs Mildred Johnson hosted a Saturday party celebrating her son Paul Lester turning five. Ten children attended from two to four with games followed by ice cream candy and birthday cake.

Paul Lester Mildred Johnson

Church Young Adult Class hosts table tennis contest winners

An unofficial table tennis tournament entertained the Young Adult Class of the Church of Christ at the church Friday evening. George Bodkins and Miss Evelyn Mayer were declared winners. Group singing and refreshments followed, with plans for a December Christmas party and ideas to increase the budget discussed.

Church of Christ George Bodkins Evelyn Mayer

Community Visits Over Weekend Reported In Columbus And Area

Mrs Dana Daniels of Columbus spent the weekend with her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs AR Hecox of S Third Ave. She was joined by daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Jennings Keffer and Tommy of Youngstown. Myrna Thomas granddaughter of Mrs Harold Thomas of Los Angeles visited with her parents Mr and Mrs Ray Bodkin. Mrs Eben Bowen was home after weeks at McMillin Hospital following an operation. Mrs Edward Niewoehner of Dayton Mrs Glenn Paulin of Athens Mrs George Hackett and Mrs B F Parmelee of Gravel Hill attended Thanksgiving praise.

Dana Daniels Columbus A. R. Hecox S. Third Ave Jennings Keffer Tommy Youngstown Myrna Thomas Harold Thomas Los Angeles Ray Bodkin Floyd Thomas Cheshire Eben Bowen Chestnut St McMillin Hospital Edward Niewoehner Dayton Glenn Paulin Athens George Hackett B. F. Parmelee Gravel Hill

Meigs County Land Transfers Announced This Week

Meigs County reports land transfers in Chester Township Rutland Village and other areas. Anna Mary Baum William Baum and others transfer multiple parcels totaling ápproximately 55 to 80 acres to Lawrence Baum Katherine Hilberg and others. Additional certificates and quit claim and warranty transfers recorded for Clifton Wood Walter Spires Wade Hampton Katie Wilson Velma Feiger and A M Wilson among others.

Pomeroy Meigs County Chester Township Anna Mary Baum William Baum Lawrence Baum Albert J Etta Zipperich Katherine B. Hilberg Columbia Township Clifton Wood Mary Elizabeth Carrie Elsie Wood Rutland Village Walter Spires Tillie Spires Salem Township Wade H Rogetta Hampton Clyde Hampton Scipio Township Katie Wilson Harrisonville Elsie E. Waggoner Sutton Township Velma Wolf Feiger Harry E. Feiger W. C Ruth W. Burri Racine Village A. M Mae S. Wilson Estella E. Dickey

David Jones Dies After Long Illness

GALLIPOLIS David Benley Jones age 75 longtime Thurman resident died in Holzer Hospital Saturday after a long illness. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p m in Thurman Presbyterian Church. Surviving children Mason Adelphi Trevor Amanda William Frances Amy Elizabeth Cleveland Winchester Eleanor Winifrede Frankfort and others were listed. Jones was active in local and county affairs.

Gallipolis David Benley) Jones Thurman Holzer Hospital Thurman Presbyterian Church Samuel D. Whilding Jackson Jones Evan Jones Benley Wales Mason Adelphi Trevor Amanda William Frances Amy Elizabeth Cleveland Eleanor Springfield Winifrede Frankfort

Racine Social And Personal Highlights

Dr. and Mrs. Allen Brown of Rochester Minnesota visiting Dr. and Mrs. John Philson and were guests of Reuben Brown in Cincinnati where he lies ill. Mrs. Harry Wiltshire of Mar met spent Tuesday with Mrs. Dana Cleland. Home Missionary Society held an all day meeting with potluck at Mrs. S. H. Fadely’s home. Mrs. Harold Weatherholt of Gallipolis visited her mother, Mrs. Emma Jiiden. Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Tyree returned after attending the funeral of Mrs Tyree’s mother Sarah Jane Tyree in Scarbro West Virginia. Mrs. Tyree would have been eighty on March 10. She is survived by son M. M. Tyree and daughter Mrs. Icy Webb. Mrs. Tyree was buried privately in Scarbro. Lena Petrel learned her sister Zana Cowdry died in Washington Court House. Details were not given. Mrs. Reid Johnston and granddaughter Carol Phillips left for Los Angeles after spending three months with Mrs. Johnston’s mother Amanda Cross.

Racine Allen Brown Rochester Minn John Philson Brown Reuben Brown Cincinnati Harry Wiltshire Marmet W. Va Dana Cleland Home Missionary Society of the M. E. Church S. H. Fadely Harold Weatherholt Gallipolis Emma . Jiiden R. A. Tyree Mr. Tyree Sarah Jane Tyree Scarbro Tyree M. M. Tyree Huntington Icy Webb Lena Petrel Zana Cowdry Washington Court House Reid Johnston Carol Phillips Los Angeles Cal Johnston Amanda Cross

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