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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1937

Page

3

Higher Court May Rule on Legal Issue

The District Court of Appeals in State vs Ann Childers upholds the lower court ruling. Childers admitted setting a trap gun that wounded 15 year old Daniel Wagner and now the case moves toward the Ohio Supreme Court to decide trespass and defense rights in similar situations.

Gallipolis Ohio District Court of Appeals Ann Childers Greenfield Gallia County Childers Court of Common Pleas Daniel Earl Wagner Blosser McCurdy Gillen Uman Wagner Melon Field Melon

Gallia Produce declares 12 percent dividend for stockholders

Gallia Produce Co. announces a 12 per cent dividend for stockholders of record December 1. Aaron Davis manages the firm with Miss Edith Hutsinpiller handling secretarial duties. Largely owned by farmers of the region, it is the county’s largest country produce commission house. A turkey dinner for about 200 will be served at the January stockholders meeting.

Gallipolis Gallia Produce Co Aaron Davis Edith Hutsinpiller Country Produce Commission

Child Is Burned at Gas Heater In Gallipolis

Gallipolis three year old Ann Robinson daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Robinson is recovering from severe back burns after her clothing ignited at a gas heater. Her mother extinguished the flames by wrapping her in a rug and the child is being treated at home.

Gallipolis Ann Ralph Robinson

Gallia County Tobacco Crop Valued At Five Hundred Thousand

Gallia County expects a two million pound Burley tobacco crop valued at $500 000 based on an estimated 25 cents per pound. Col Horace B Ecker notes excellent curing and long running county tradition though local auctions won t open this fall and winter forcing farmers to ship outside the county.

Gallipolis Gallia County Horace B. Ecker Ecker Kentucky

Joint Turkey Dinner For Gallipolis Pt Pleasant Teams

Gallipolis and Pt Pleasant High School football squads held a joint Thanksgiving banquet at Grace Methodist Church with 115 attendees. Ohio State coach Dick Larkins showed game footage, and coaches introduced each player as officials predicted a close Thanksgiving Day contest on Harmon Field in Pt Pleasant.

Gallipolis Mucoa Pt. Pleasant Grace Methodist Church Dick Larkins Ohio State University Harmon Field

Gallipolis Social Notes Highlights Club Meetings and Visits

The English Club hosted by Miss Artie Watts. roll call of Thanksgiving quotes. Billy Bryant's Children of Old Man River reviewed by Mrs. F. W. Shane. A salad course served. Dr. and Mrs. R. A. Howell moved to Martinsville Ind. Miss Louise Dickey of Cleveland visiting. The Dixie Twelve held rock at Mr. and Mrs. Roy Shoemaker with three tables. high prizes to Mrs. W. D. Reese and Raymond Jones, low to Mrs. Jones and Mr. Reese.

Artie Watts Mary Billy Bryant Old Man River F. W. Shane R. A. Howell Martinsville Ind Louise Dickey Cleveland Eugene Spear Dixie Twelve Roy Shoemaker W. D. Reese Raymond Jones Jones Reese Dwight Wetherholt Newell Phillips Jackson Players’ Club Phillips Herman Condee Norah Condee Riverside Study Club Brazil Claude Shahan C. L. Hauser South America Howe Bratt Emmons Lytle Huntington George Sagen Ira Swisher L. C. Cowden Dot F. O. Plymale John Schreiner E. E. Hatfield

Philomathean Club Hosts Review And Social Hour

Miss Janet Bailey chaired a Thursday evening program with a review of The Great Commodore by Alma McCormick and a social hour. Guests included Mrs. J C Buzz and Mrs Dunbar McElhinney. roll call honored three local women physicians Fila Lupton Mary Austin and Grace Caufman.

Janet Bailey Philomathean Club Edward M. Barrows Alma McCormick Sallie Smith Nelle Aaron White Virginia Mae Nellie White Bidwell Columbus Akron Thelma Riffle Clarence Riffle Cleveland J. C. Buzz Fila G. Lupton Mary L. Austin Grace Caufman Harold Wetherholt Dunbar McElhinney Dayton

Greene Line packet Gordon C. Greene Mardi Gras trip

Announcement that the Greene Line passenger packet Gordon C. Greene will run its first Mardi Gras voyage to New Orleans in February 1938. Captain Tom R. Greene commands the vessel with Purser Robert H. McCann managing the office.

Gallipolis Greene Line Gordon C. Greene New Orleans Tom R. Greene Robert H. McCann

Insurance to Aid in Plans of Rio Grande

Rio Grande College faces rebuilding after Atwood Hall fire. Trustees report $50,000 insurance will be collected and donors offer substantial funds to restore. Columbus Rio Grande Club members expected to help raise money.

Rio Grande Gallipolis Rio Grande College Atwood Hall Columbus Rio Grande Club

Huntington Grange Thanksgiving Meeting Set in Gallipolis

Huntington Grange will hold a Saturday night meeting on November 27 in Gallipolis with a Thanksgiving program and a roll call of thankfulness. New officers include Master Orie Painter and a slate led by W. W. Metcalf as overseer and Hazel M. Painter as lecturer, along with several other appointed roles.

Gallipolis Huntington Grange O. E. Painter Orie Painter W. W. Metcalf Hazel M. Painter Willard Woodruff E. E. Hartsook Hazel Harmon W. H

Kelley Family Guests in Columbus and Zanesville

Mr and Mrs Harry Kelley Jr and their two daughters Sharon and Maureen have been visiting Columbus as guests of Mr and Mrs D A Evans and in Zanesville as guests of Mr and Mrs John Zeljer.

Nelsonville Harry Kelley, Jr Sharon Maureen Columbus D. A. Evans Zanesville John Zeljer

Did Wonders For Four Years Of Ill Health

Athens woman Mrs Edward Spencer describes four years of constant stomach trouble headaches dizziness and kidney issues due to bad elimination. She credits Vendol tablets with cleansing her bowels acting as a diuretic and restoring health. Sold by Athens Pharmacy and Hickman’s in Nelsonville.

Wendor Edward Spencer N. Court St Athens The New York Coal Co Vendol Athens Pharmacy Hickman'’s Nelsonvile

Gallipolis Ferry Man Dies Monday in Home

William H. Blain 79 prominent local farmer died at his Gallipolis Ferry home Monday. Survived by wife Ella Swisher and two sons I. V. Blain and B. O. Blain. Siblings include Mrs. Brown and others. Funeral at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with interment there Wednesday.

Gallipolis William H. Blain Gallipolis Ferry Ella Swisher B. O. Blain Mason County Court Mary Brown Cynthia Gibson Alice Johnson John Swisher C. A. Blain H. D. Blain J. A Price Blain Mt. Zion Baptist Church

Driver of Coal Truck Suffers Crash Injuries In Gallipolis

W M Clench of Gallipolis hospitalized at Holzer for neck and back injuries after his loaded coal truck overturned on a curve near Brinkers store in Addison Saturday night. He had previously been considered not seriously hurt. a fractured vertebra is feared.

Gallipolis W. M. Clench Holzer Hospital Addison Clench Brinker's

Weather Hits Cars in Gallipolis Garages Crowded

The weekend cold spell left motorists unprepared as local garages in Gallipolis report full bays with cars needing attention and service.

Gallipolis

Chauncey Williams Named Administrator of Williams Estate

Chauncey Williams has been appointed administrator of the estate of the late Charles T. Williams in Gallia County. The filing designates Williams as the estate administrator with duties to manage assets and settle debts under probate authority.

Rinda Bean Guysville Ohio Charles A. Bean Athens County Louis Tyroler Said Gallipolis Chauncey Williams Charles T. Williams

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Offer Gentle Digestive Help

A vintage ad extols Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a mild laxative aiding digestion and energy. It promotes relief from constipation and boosts mood, claiming to stimulate bile without harsh drugs and sells at 15 30 and 60 cents at druggists nationwide.

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