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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1941

Page

10

Gallipolis Apple Packing Plant Ends Season With Strong Volumes

Gallia County packing plant reports 33 000 bushels graded and packed, 16 000 to 18 000 sold to the surplus commodities program, with Rome Beauties leading varieties. Dry weather and hail reduced Stayman and Delicious crops. Russet and Ben Davis scarce. Uncle Sam buys heavily for distribution.

Gallipolis Sycamore Third Sts Cincinnati Federal Surplus Commodities Organization State Hospital Rome Gallia County Uncle Sam Stanley A. Plymale Surplus Commodities

McDonald Farm Home Destroyed By Fire

Gallipolis report says the McDonald family near Fairfield lost a two story farm house and nearly all furnishings to a fire that began on the second floor. The couple moved into temporary lodging in their garage after the blaze.

Gallipolis S. W. McDonald Fairfield McDonalds

Former Resident Elizabeth Boggs Dies in Columbus

Mrs. Elizabeth Boggs age 66 former Gallia County resident died this week at her Columbus home. She was a member of the Gallia Council Daughters of America and was interred at Warsaw Indiana.

Gallipolis Elizabeth Boggs Columbus

Funeral Services Held For Coal Grove Woman

Funeral services were held at Coal Grove for Anna A. Burdette an 80 year old native of Rodney in this county. She is survived by a sister Elizabeth Burdette of Coal Grove.

Gallipolis Coal Grove Anna A. Burdette Rodney County Elizabeth Burdette

Big Chief Indian Herb Tonic Promise for the Family

An advertisement describes Big Chief Indian Herb Tonic as a general family medicine made from roots and herbs. It claims to stimulate the appetite aid digestion and relieve occasional constipation for all members of the household.

Tonto Snake Oil Liniment Promoted for Neuralgia and Aches

An old advertisement promotes Tonto Snake Oil Liniment to be used with Big Chief Tonic for neuralgia stiff neck cramps and muscle soreness from exposure fatigue and bites. It claims relief from sprains strains and minor musculoskeletal pains.

43c two bottles 79c at Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store

An Athens Ohio store advertises 43 cent items and two bottles for 79 cents at Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store. The staged deal highlights low prices and a location in Athens.

Gallipolis Pastor Accepts Larger Indiana Church

Rev. Lewis Weber Gishler, pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Gallipolis for eight years, resigns to lead First Presbyterian Church in Muncie Indiana starting January. He led church growth, education upgrades, and active civic work, and will be replaced by year end.

Gallipolis First Presbyterian Church Syracuse University Auburn Theological Seminary Lewis Weber Gishler Muncie Ind Kitchener Ontario Canada Gishler United States Knight of Pythias Cincinnati Pittsburgh Buffalo N. Y Church Society Presbyterian Missions Indiana Ball State Teachers’ College Presbyterian Church

Harris Grange Elects Officers for Year

Harris Grange in Gallipolis elected Har land Vollborn as master and Nelson Phillips as overseer. Alma Gooch was named lecturer with Wilbur Gooch Homer McCulty and Mrs Wendell Hoover as stewards. Other officers include secretary Bert Jones treasurer Carl Meeks gatekeeper Minnie Gibeaut Ceres Beatrice Gooch Pomona Mrs Marie McCulty Flora.

Gallipolis Harris Grange Harland Vollborn Nelson Phillips Alma Gooch Wilbur Gooch Homer McCulty Wendell Hoover Ernestine Vollborn Garnet Meeks Bert Jones Carl Meeks Minnie Gibeaut Ceres Beatrice Gooch Pomona Marie McCulty Flora

Middleport Woman Dies in Charlestown

Middleport woman dies in Charlestown at Ents minger Funeral Home this afternoon. She was born in Middleport and is survived by son J. Harry Parsons of Charleston, sister-in-law Mrs. K. B. Vance of Pittsburgh, and brother Harry B. Vance of Columbus. Interment in Mound Hill Cemetery.

Gallipolis C. R. Parsons Entsminger Middleport J. Harry Parsons Charleston K. B. Vance Pittsburgh Harry B. Vance Columbus Mound Hill Cemetery

Gallia Man Receives Masonic Third Degree

John Ropeter, county's tallest man at 6 feet 10 inches, received the Masonic Third Degree after an exemplification at the Masonic Temple in Gallipolis on Thursday night with a large assembly enjoying refreshments.

Gallia Gallipolis Masonic Temple John Ropeter

TON JON Claims Relief For Longtime Constipation Sufferer

Mr Reams Gibson of The Plains Ohio describes chronic constipation and general rundown symptoms improving after TON JON use. He reports better sleep reduced pain in back arms and legs and no need for laxatives. He credits a TON JON Health Representative at Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store Athens Ohio for guidance.

Ton Jon Mr. Reams Gibson Plains Ohio Athens Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store Ton Jon Health Quick W. Union St

Gallia Native Mossman Dies in Huntington

Gallia native Guy Mott Mossman 67 long active as a businessman and civic leader in Huntington died Wednesday after heart attacks. Survived by wife Effie Holberg Jackson a son quartet and sister L A Womeldorf. He belonged to the Methodist Church Rotary Club and Chamber of Commerce.

Gallipolis Guy Mott Mossman Huntington Albert Mossman John Dan Mossman Effie Holberg Jackson Donald Matt, Jr Jack Robert L. A. Womeldorf Methodist Church Rotary Club Chamber of Commerce

Charity Receives $800 In Mrs. C. D. Kerr Will

Galliapolis article notes Mrs. C. D. Kerr wills a trust providing $800 for indigent residents during the holiday week. An annual distribution will be overseen by a committee of Gallipolis ministers. Trustees Judge Henry W. Cherrington and Harry Maddy will convene to review beneficiary lists. Children s Home and city first department receive $40 each.

Gallipolis C. D. Kerr Kerr Henry W. Cherrington Harry Maddy

Riverside Study Club Hosts Lunch and Australia Program

Gallipolis society notes report Riverside Study Club guests of Miss Bertha Randall Tuesday for lunch and an Australia program led by M S Barlow D C Priestley L H Wickline and K G Kirkendall. Social Stitchers meet First Baptist Church with hostesses Mellie Kerr Mayme Smeltzer Helen Wood Alice Carter Iva Fish and Pauline Moore. Diane Campbell also attends. Daughters of America Gallia Council marks 40th anniversary with a chicken dinner and program including a tour of the D A Home at Tiffin.

Gallipolis Riverside Study Club Bertha Randall Australia M. S. Barlow D. C. Priestley L. H. Wickline K. G. Kirkendall First Baptist Church Mellie Kerr Mayme Smeltzer Helen Wood Alice Carter Iva Fish Pauline Moore Lydia Campbell Gallia Council Daughters of America Josephine Pierce D. of A Tiffin Hannah Myers Pribble Wilson Addie Smeltzer

Union Thanksgiving Program Well Attended

Grace Methodist Church hosted a well attended Union Thanksgiving service yesterday morning. The sermon was delivered by Rev. Charles E. Baird Episcopal rector, with choral numbers by the host church choir.

Gallipolis—Union Grace Methodist Church Charles E. Baird Episcopal

Two Churches To Join In Thanksgiving Service

Glouster Union plans a joint Thanksgiving service at Glouster Methodist Church Sunday at 10 45 with C B Tigner of the Church of Christ as speaker. Special music by M M LeFavor and Mrs J H Elias. Bible School 9 30, Young Methodists 6, evening worship 7. Christ Church at 9 starts with communion. Tigner will preach evangelistic service at Byesville later. Homer Vian to lead the 7 o'clock service. Young people meet at 6.

Glouster Church of Christ Methodist Church Glouster Methodist Church C. B. Tigner M. M. LeFavor J. H. Elias Young Methodists Fellowship Tigner Byesville Homer Vian

Palace Theater Team Wins Bowling Match

The league leading Beshara's Confectionery defeated the Eagle's Lodge in a close three game match. High triple was Fred Thomas 567 and MecCreanor rolled 218 for best single. Team totals 1900 to 1917 with narrow margin across games.

Beshara Eagle Fred Thomas MecCreanor F. Thomas J. Hemsley J. Sharlike M. Brown Eagles Lodge J. McCreanor Parks F. Darling M. Higgins Glouster Palace Theater Luckoff Joe Wolf, Sr J. McAllister P. Lewis F. Chappalear B. Johnston J. Wolf, Sr E. Miller P. Wolf J. Wolf, Jr

Glouster Tops Buchtel 54 0 in Senior Night Football

Glouster High Tom Cats dominated an under manned Buchtel squad at Glouster Stadium. Senior linemen McClelland Bryson and Bradley scored along with Byers and Kamento, as Glouster rolled to a 45 0 victory with most seniors reaching the end zone.

Glouster Glouster High Tom Cats Buchtel High Blue and Gold John Cunningham McClelland Bryson Bradley Kamento Byers Wolf Buchtel Tom Cat Carter Pos Buchtel McClelland LE Pancake Bryson Wade Burns LG Whitmer Jennice Dc Sheskey Hickman White Bradley RT Katzenbach Carter RE Six Hammon Sheltes Kimberille McAllister Graham White Nelsonville Reichley New Lexington

Nye announces birth of Hubert Francis Nye

Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Nye announce the birth of a nine pound son on November 14. The child is named Hubert Francis. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Francis Barrett of Jacksonville and Mr. and Mrs. G W Nye of Chauncey.

Glouster Hubert Nye Hubert Francis Francis Barrett Jacksonville G. W. Nye Chauncey

Glouster Fans Name Senior MVPs After Buchtel Game

During the Glouster versus Buchtel contest, Frank Kamento was named most valuable senior backfield player and Jack Bradley the top senior lineman. Fans had voted over three games, while junior high players escorted seniors to the sidelines. The Greens beat the Blacks 13 6 in the junior high matchup.

Glouster Buchtel-Glouster Tom Cat Frank Kamento Jack Bradley Greens Blacks

Bear Hunt Spotted as Trio Trims Hatfield Trip

Rory Byers of Glouster Heights Clyde Marshall of Hatfield and another hunter are spending a week in Pennsylvania to hunt bear. They travel for the venture and engage in outdoor sport with plans to return.

Glouster Rory Byers Trimble Heights Clyde Marshall Hatfield Pennsylvania

Legion Auxiliary Meets At Legion Hall Tonight

The American Legion Auxiliary will gather at 7 PM at the Legion Hall. The meeting was postponed from Thursday due to Thanksgiving and will be followed by a social time.

Glouster American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall

Gallia High School Basketball Schedule

Gallia High School releases a full boys basketball schedule with games at Mercerville and Vinton on Dec 2 and 5, Rio Grande Dec 9, Athens Dec 12, Middleport Dec 19, Ironton Jan 2, Logan Jan 16, Pomeroy Jan 20, Nelsonville Jan 23, Wellston Jan 30, Athens Feb 6, Middleport Feb 13, Pomeroy Feb 17 and Jackson Feb 24, with home and away dates listed.

Gallipolis Mercerville Vinton Jackson Rio Grande Athens Middleport Ironton Logan Pomeroy Nelsonville Wellston

Hunter Fined for Sunday Hunt in Gallipolis

Delmer Durst of Cheshire paid a $100 fine plus costs for hunting on Sunday and resisting an officer in Gallipolis district.

Gallipolis Delmer Durst Cheshire

Fire wardens warn hunters over forest fire risk in county woods

Gallia County fire wardens urge hunters to take extra precautions as the forested areas become drier and more prone to ignition this season. Local authorities emphasize fire safety, water readiness, and reporting any smoke promptly.

Gallipolis

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