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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1941

Page

10

Three Hurt When Car Hits Wagon on Gallia Bridge

C A Wise 62 year old Huntington jeweler his wife and Erman Swisher 64 year old farmer are hospitalized after a collision on the Kilgore Creek Bridge on Highway No 7 Swisher suffers pelvic and ankle fractures Wise and his wife have a broken collarbone and contusions State patrol investigated and prepared to handle civil damages suit by the Wises against Swisher

Gallipolis C. A. Wise Huntington Wise Swisher State Patrol Parkersburg

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Al J. Rep Re: Op Use

A local report notes a rep reorganization concerning operating use. Details indicate changes to procedures and potential impacts on daily operations for nearby organizations. Officials emphasize clear guidance and upcoming deadlines.

Long Bottom Social Notes

Long Bottom residents share Thanksgiving visits with relatives in Paden City Cincinnati Hartford and Wilkesville. Names include Hopkins Young White Torrence Pryor Swan Curtis Stewart and Miller with reports of church and family travel.

Long Bottom F. R. Hopkins Ernie Grim Howard Young Paden City W. Va Lewis Young Billy L. E. Young Young Lewis White Cincinnati J. A. Torrence Minerva Pryor Lennie Swan E. W. Swan Hartford Denver Curtis Columbus Sidney Stewart Kananga M. W. Stewart Stewart Miller Methodist Church Bethel Wilkesville

Dr. Lasher To Speak At Farmers Institute

Gallipolis Rutland physician Dr. George H. Lasher will address a farmers' institute in Lecta Monday December 1 on the Land Use program.

Dr. Lasher Farmer’s Institute Gallipolis George H. Lasher Rutland Farmers’ Institute

Rafferty Car Struck By Hit-Skip Driver

Logan Clay Rafferty reported his car was struck at Front and Depot streets. The other driver fled the scene. Rafferty followed and obtained the license number identifying the vehicle as belonging to William Harris of 5S Market Street.

Logan Legion Post Dues Sent By Hugh Meldrim

Hugh Meldrim of Glen Dale California sent Logan Post American Legion dues to adjutant Melrose Harbaugh. Mel Harbaugh has worked in an airplane factory in Glendale for a year.

Legion LOGAN Hugh Meldrim Glendale Calif Logan Post American Legion Melrose Harbaugh Meldrim

Betrothal announced at Gallipolis social event

Miss Betty Bean and Charles McGinniss of Cleveland Heights became engaged during a party at Dr. and Mrs. Leo C. Bean's home. Betty Bean, a Mt. Holyoke graduate, has worked at the Cleveland Clinic. The article also notes assorted visits, showers, and family travel across Ohio and Indiana.

Gallipolis Betty Nancy Bean Leo C. Bean Charles McGinniss Cleveland Heights McGinniss Betty Bean Miss Bean Mt. Holyoke College South Hadley Mass Cleveland Clinic

Blazer daughter weds James Roberts in Thurman ceremony

Betty Blazer, of Rio Grande, married James Lewis Roberts, of Gallipolis, in a Friday morning ceremony read by Rev. C. D. Copley at his home in Thurman. Roberts, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Roberts, will join his bride at Patterson Field, Dayton after the holidays.

Ernest Blazer Rio Grande Betty James Lewis Roberts Gallipolis C. D. Copley Thurman Roberts John Roberts Patterson Field Dayton Baltimore Willis Ford Karr Fred Karr Leona Harder Emma Harder Jackson Baptist Church

Amsbury Home Hosts Four Relatives In Union

Mr and Mrs F B Amsbury recently entertained four sisters related to the family. The guests included Mrs M E Barrigar of Neosta Oregon Miss Pearl Ellis of Greenwich Connecticut Miss Edith Ellis of Los Angeles and Mrs E W Kerns of Springfield.

F. B. Amsbury M. E. Barrigar Neotsa Ore Pearl Ellis Greenwich, Conn Edith Ellis Los Angeles E. W. Kerns Springfield

Wetherholt Daughter Crowned Homecoming Queen

Miss Eleanor Wetherholt, daughter of Blazer Wetherholt of this city and Mrs. Mary L. Wetherholt of Marietta, has been elected home-coming queen of the high school in the city.

Eleanor Wetherholt Blazer Wetherholt Mary L. Wetherholt Marietta Wether

Light Snow Falls in Logan on Saturday

Snow and rain coated Logan Saturday evening and soon melted as temperatures dropped overnight.

Logan

Automobile Operator Fined on Liquor Charge

Logan D D Bell of Chillicothe Route 4 pleaded guilty to operating a vehicle under the influence. Mayor Dallas Kinser fined him 100 dollars plus costs and suspended his driving rights. Bell was arrested on W Main St near Worthington Park the prior night.

Logan D. D. Bell Chillicothe Dallas Kinser Bell W. Main St Worthington Park

First shoplifter of season nabbed in Gallipolis

In Gallipolis a holiday shoplifter was arrested after stealing one pair of silk hose priced at a dollar. She was released once the hose was returned. Merchants, employing guards, note recurring losses this season, with thefts ranging from small items to dresses and coats. The merchants discuss action via the Chamber of Commerce, but no measures are public.

Gallipolis Merchants’ Division The Chamber of Commerce

Former Jail Matron Dies On Saturday

Mrs. Oscar E. Russell died at her Little Chickamauga home after months of illness. Funeral services were held at Frank Wetherholt Funeral Home with Rev. Lewis Weber Gishler officiating and burial in Mound Hill Cemetery. Survived by husband Oscar E. Russell, daughter Gail, son Wayne, brother Verne Berridge, and sisters Lucille Berridge, Wilbur Baker, and Bernard Hopson. Russell was a former sheriff and Mrs. Russell a longtime jail matron known countywide.

Gallipolis Oscar E. Russell Little Chickamauga Frank Wetherholt Lewis Weber Gishler Mound Hill Cemetery Russell Osa Berridge Andrew Berridge Gail Wayne Verne Berridge Kanauga Wilbur Baker Lucille Berridge Springfield Ill Bernard Hopson Columbus

Nine Couples Apply For Marriage Licenses

Weekend applicants for permits to wed are H. B. Dewees 58 and Winnie Melton 35 Beckley West Virginia Robert L. Dixon 24 and Beulah Groves 23 Troy George Love 18 and Vivian Geraldine Martin 17 Gallipolis Guy E Mayes 26 and Bessie M Bias 21 Huntington John T Smith 23 and Rose mary Hundley 21 Circleville Robert Warren 30 and Pauline Cross 31 Marietta Charles Bowen 25 and Julia Egner 21 Middleport Harry Evy 24 and Mary J Mills 22 Huntington R R Johnson 21 and Jean Dotson 19 Parkersburg

Gallipolis H. B. Dewees Winnie Melton Beckley W. Va Robert L. Dixon Beulah Groves Troy George Love Henderson Vivian Geraldine Martin Guy E. Mayes Bessie M. Bias Huntington John T. Smith Rosemary Hundley Circleville

Logan City Council to Meet on Tuesday

Logan City Council will hold a regular session Tuesday night with J. D. Tipton set to join the First Ward representation. He is the sole new member elected on November 4, joining an unchanged council lineup that will hold over for two years.

Logan J. D. Tipton

Funeral Rites Held For Charles W. Cox

Funeral rites for Charles W. Cox were conducted at Union Brethren Church Union Furnace with Rev. C. H. Bennington delivering the sermon. A singing trio and Mary Louise Bryan provided music. Pallbearers included John McVey Harry McVey Benton Trowbridge Clarence King Ace Goodwin and John W Cehrs. Burial followed at Shaw Cemetery.

Logan Charles W. Cox Union Brethren Church Union Furnace C. H. Bennington Otis Pence O. H. Bryan Lloyd Hinerman Mary Louise Bryan John Harry McVey Benton Trowbridge Clarence King Ace Goodwin John W. Cehrs Shaw Cemetery

Stray Hog Sought for Wickline Lawn Damage

Hobart Wickline reports a stray hog uprooted much of the Garfield Avenue lawn. Police investigated but did not locate the culprit.

Gallipolis Hobart Wickline Garfield Ave

Two Fined On Robbery Charges

Gallipolis reports Dorman Swick and Vaughn Rose Morgan Township residents were fined $25 and costs each on robbery charges by Magistrate J H Shate. They admitted stealing farm machinery from neighbor John Clark. A 30 day jail sentence was suspended on good behavior and they were placed on nine months probation. Each arranged payment of fines.

Gallipolis Dorman Swick Vaughn Rose Morgan Township J. H. Shate John Clark

Harmon Death Called Accident Not death by own action

Gallipolis report quotes Prosecutor William Bardin that 22 year old Robert Harmon died from a forehead wound at Holzer Hospital and the death was accidental not self inflicted. Harmon was hunting with friends and was found unconscious under a tree. earlier report claimed he fired the rifle himself.

Gallipolis William Bardin Pt. Pleasant Robert Harmon Holzer Hospital Bardin Harmon

Methodist Women To Entertain Bible Class

Grace Methodist Church group hosts dinner Wednesday at 6 p m with members of St. John s Bible Class as guests in Gallipolis.

Gallipolis Grace Methodist Church St. John's

Luther Evans Gallia Native Dies in Idaho

Gallia native Luther C. Evans, 71, died at his Twin Falls Idaho home. Ben F. Evans and nephew John Everett Evans of Gallipolis attended the funeral services. He is survived by his wife Mary Isaacs of Perry Township, five children, brothers Ben F. and John Everett Evans Sr., and sisters Mrs. Tom W. Jones of Middleport Mrs. Owens near Oak Hill and Mrs. Stanley Davis of Omaha Nebraska.

Gallipolis Luther C. Evans Twin Falls Idaho Ben F. Evans John Everett Evans Mr. Evans Mary Isaacs Perry Township Ben F Tom W. Jones Middleport Owens Near Oak Hill Stanley Davis Omaha Nebr

Funeral for Colored Plasterer on Sunday

Funeral services were held Sunday for Floyd H. Mitchell 69 colored plasterer at Paint Creek Baptist Church with interment in Pine Street Cemetery. He is survived by his wife and children Floyd Margaret James Laurence and William and several brothers and sisters.

Gallipolis Floyd H. Mitchell Paint Creek Baptist Church Pine Street Floyd Margaret James Laurence William Mitchell

Cleveland pastor at First Baptist Church

Rev. J. T. Edwards of Cleveland Heights spoke at the morning and evening services at First Baptist Church. If Pastor George Sagen remains in military service as chaplain, Edwards will be considered temporary pastor.

Gallipolis J. T. Edwards Cleveland Heights First Baptist Church George Sagen Edwards

Clay Township Farm Sold to Settle Partition Suit

A 100 acre Clay Township farm was sold to Cletus Swain for 925 to settle a partition suit filed by Emily Caudill against Harry Boston and others.

Clay Township Gallipolis Cletus Swain Emily Caudill Harry Boston

Abandoned Truck Moved to Garage in Gallia County

Police were alerted to an abandoned Pennsylvania licensed truck on Burkhart Lane and had it dismantled by vandals before officers redirected it to a local garage for storage. State patrol will trace ownership.

Gallipolis Burkhart Lane Pennsylvania

Mrs. Thomas Gray Dies in Columbus

Mrs. Thomas Gray 54 and formerly Esta Beard died in a Columbus hospital over the weekend. The family home is near Vinton. Survived by husband and two sons John William and Wilbur Gray. Funeral rites pending word from Camp Shelby, Mississippi.

Gallipolis Thomas Gray Esta Beard Columbus Vinton John William Wilbur Gray Camp Shelby Miss

Mrs Albert Hawker Rites Held Sunday

Mrs. Albert Hawker aged 61 died at her Wellston home over the weekend. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Murray and a native of Gallia County. Funeral services were held Sunday in Gallipolis.

Gallipolis Albert Hawker Wellston Peter Murray Gallia County

Craft Place Residents Seek Street Renaming

Gallipolis residents along Craft Place urge the city commission to rename the northbound avenue from Ports mouth Ave to Edgemont Road. The street, formerly Craft Place, would carry the Edgemont Road designation after the petition.

Craft Place Gallipolis Portsmouth Ave Edgemont Road

McGowan Hospitalized After Coal Mine Accident

Jacob McGowan a 29 year old Oak Hill resident is hospitalized here with a severe back injury from a coal mine accident.

Gallipolis Jacob McGowan Oak Hill

Billy Mettler Dies at 62 in Columbus Hospital

Logan mourns Billy Mettler age 62 who died Saturday afternoon at St. Anthony's hospital Columbus after pneumonia illness. He was brought to the hospital the day prior and later returned to Logan for burial preparations before transport to his residence.

Logan Billy Mettler St. Anthony’s Hospital Columbus

Kiwanians to Attend Methodist Men Dinner at Church Social

Logan Kiwanians will join the Methodist Men for their annual dinner in the Church Social rooms at 6 o clock next Thursday evening. About 115 men are expected for the dinner and program. Rev. Amos L. Heyde is set as principal speaker.

Logan Amos L. Heyde

Families Move in Logan This Week

Several families relocated in Logan late last week. Edward Collins and wife moved to South Market Street. The Ramseys vacated 532 West Hunter Street, moving from the South High Street residence. Foster Bobo and family relocated to the West Hunter Street property.

Logan Edward Collins South Market St South High St William Ramsey W. Hunter St Foster Bobo Ramseys

Cattle Sale at Circleville Market Reported

Joel Vorhees of Gibisonville sold a truck load of cattle at Circleville market last week. The steers weighed about 500 to 600 pounds each.

Logan Joel Vorhees Gibisonville Circleville

Car sales dip in Logan county for November

Automobile dealers report fewer sales this November with 16 cars sold in the county through Saturday compared with last year.

Logan

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