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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1936

Page

8

First Health Program for Gallipolis Schools Authorized

The narrative describes a social circle around stage actress Marcia Canfield and her circle including McDougall, Dorothy Osborn, Mrs. Horton, and Tony Stellich. Marcia faces a romantic tension tied to Chicago and a recent engagement while Tony contemplates returning stolen items to authorities by mailing a package from New York. Philip Canfield returns for Christmas as Marcia endures hostile inquiries. the story shifts to Mrs Henderson's Stagecraft Guild reception and a dramatic home burglary.

Marcia McDougall Dorothy Osborn Chicago Mrs. Horton Dorothy Philip Canfield Florida Chiccago Frank Kendrick Canfield House

First School Nurse Hired for Gallipolis District

Gallipolis schools appoint Miss Carolyn Cahill to a four month term as public school health nurse. She will organize a district health program, run first aid facilities at Washington school, supply her own car, and check ill pupils at home. Superintendent notes 50 to 60 students out ill daily. Cahill arrives December 3 after service in Marion and endorsements by local and state health officials.

Gallipolis Paq Carolyn E. Cahill R. N Toledo Washington School E. E. Higgins Cahill Health Commissioner's Office Marion Local Medical Association S. Gertrude Bush Division of Public Health State Department of Health

Thanksgiving program at Gallia Academy High School

Gallipolis students staged a holiday program under Miss Eulah Williams with an original play Wanted: A Grandson. Ray Caldwell and others acted as Indians in the Indian drill while Jane Cooper narrated The first Thanksgiving story. Genevieve Bush played Grandma Tuttle and Neal Clark Fred a bootblack.

Gallipolis Gallia Academy High School Eulah Williams Mary Bradbury Ray Caldwell Charles Casey Hal Burger Richard Boster Curtis Clark Neal Clark Glendon Brown George Caufman Ned Clark Harold Broyles Frances Condee Jane Cooper Lafayette Genevieve Bush Grandma Tuttle Fred A Bootblack Size Howard Baker James Archer Kenneth Bush Merrill Clark Grendon Brown

Hi Y Club and Girl Reserves Plan Dec 4 Dance

Gallia Academy High School groups Hi Y Club and Girl Reserves will host a dance after the basketball game with Cadmus, likely on December 4, at the high school building.

Gallipolis Gallia Academy High School Cadmus

New Teaching Trends in English Highlighted

Miss Catherine Morrison, a Gallipolis high school teacher, spoke on new teaching trends in English at a recent faculty meeting. Dr D. Luttrell and Miss Eulah Williams hosted the session.

Gallipolis Catherine Morrison D. Luttrell Eulah Williame

Dies in Pittsburgh and funeral at Clay Chapel

J H Wilkinson a Bladen native died in Pittsburgh and a 2 pm Friday funeral is planned at Clay Chapel Gallia County per his sister Mrs Edna Lyons of Bladen. His wife and two daughters reside in Muntington West Virginia. Richard Eugene Lane died at his parents home George s Creek aged 10 days and was buried in Maddy Cemetery. they have one other child.

Gallipolis J. H. Wilkinson Bladen Pittsburgh Clay Chapel Gallia County Edna Lyons Muntington W. Va Richard Eugene Alva Lane George's Creek Maddy

Accident victim Ira Leffler injured near Wilkesville

Ira Leffler a 45 year old shovel operator from near Gallipolis sustained severe back and neck injuries in a Sunday automobile accident near Wilkesville in Vinton County. He was en route from Gallipolis to Buckeye Furnace Road.

Gallipolis Ira Leffler Wilkesville Vinton County Buckeye Furnace Road

Food Drive At Gallia Academy Sees Canned Goods Gathered

The Gallia Academy High School Student Council sponsors an annual food collection for needy families. A table with a sign stood in the hall to receive donations. Students contributed factory canned foods, home canned fruit and vegetables, and bulk foods for distribution tomorrow.

Gallipolis Gallia Academy High School

Game Law Violations Lead to Fines in Gallipolis Court

In Gallipolis, three people were brought before Justice Fred Milliser by state game wardens Tuves dey and Clyde Shrofe. Mary Davis of Patriot paid 825 and 11.80 costs after pleading guilty to possessing nine skunk pelts. Haskill Bloomer and William Banks of Rio Grande faced charges for hunting without licenses, with fines of 25 dollars plus costs.

Gallipolis Fred Milliser Tuvesdey Mary Davis Patriot A. Carr Haskill Bloomer William Banks Rio Grande Clyde Shrofe Costes

Farm Bureau Names Officers in Gallia

At Grace Methodist Church in Gallipolis the Gallia County Farm Bureau discussed a potential bulk oil station for farmers and announced four farm roundups next year in Bidwell Porter Mercerville Cadmus and Gallipolis. Lester Hamrick was elected president with D. D. MacLellan as vice president and Briggs Kirby as secretary treasurer.

Gallipolis Farm Bureau Grace Methodist Church Gallia County Bidwell-Porter Mercerville Cadmus Lester Hamrick D. D. MacLellan Briggs Kirby

City school board builds new porch and sidewalk at Kanauga School

The Gallipolis area reports the Kanauga School is receiving a new concrete porch and sidewalk constructed by the city school board. This project aims to improve entry access and safety for students and visitors.

Gallipolis Kanauga School

Gallipolis Schools Close for Thanksgiving Vacation

Gallipolis will close all schools Thursday and Friday for the Thanksgiving break. Announcement by EB. E. Higgins confirms the holiday schedule for students and staff.

Gallipolis EB. E. Higgins

Wife Seeks Divorce Over Husband Spending Earnings

Mary Mullen files suit for divorce against William Mullen charging he spent all earnings on intoxicants. She seeks an injunction to prevent molestation or approaching their Smithers Street home. They reportedly married in 1905 and have five children. Judge W R White granted the injunction.

Joan Mike McDougall Tony Stellich Tony Marcia Canfield Marcia Carlo Gallipolis Mary Mullen William Mullen Smithers St W. R. White

Byers Addresses Gallia Academy Girl Reserves

Principal Carl C. Byers spoke on friendliness to the Girl Reserves of Gallia Academy High School. Betty Clark led the meeting as club president and Mary Margaret Corn conducted the devotionals.

Gallipolis Carl C. Byer Gallia Academy High School Betty Clark Mary Margaret Corn

Union Services To Be Held Thursday

GALLIPOLIS Union Thanksgiving services for the Presbyterian Methodist and Baptist churches will be at 9 30 Thursday morning at the Presbyterian Church. Rev H H Wilbur will deliver a sermon on Practical Expressions of Thanksgiving and Mrs Harley Bovie and Miss Catherine Hayward will provide violin organ and piano music.

Gallipolis Union Presbyterian Church H. H. Wilbur Harley Bovie Catherine Hayward

Porter Versus Porter Divorce Suit Dismissed in Court

In Gallia County Common Pleas Court the divorce action of John P Porter against Bernice Porter was dismissed after he charged willful absence. Also in Gallia County Birdie Jenkins filed a judgment suit against Co W and Maggie Hill seeking $520 on notes secured by a Maple Shade mortgage alleging late Homer J Ward transferred the notes to her.

Gallipolis John P. Porter Bernice Porter Common Pleas Court Maple Shade Birdie Jenkins Co. W Maggie Hill Homer J. Ward

Zaleski Social Notes Brief Recap and Local Moves

R. H. Thomas learns of Harley DeLong’s death in Chillicothe with funeral held Monday. Various locals visit Tennessee Athens and Pleasant Valley. M E Church lunch served after sale at H B E Ansel’s former home. Jean Anne named Nov 19 at Leach home. Leonard Martin family relocates to Zaleski. Lt. Geysinger at Camp Zaleski. Pinney recovering from pneumonia. Dixon sells First St. property to Woodall. Jean Sweeney and Mere Ellen Rathburn visit Athens. CCC enrollee Joseph Anderson now with Western Union in Hamden. Waid and Wagenbaer relatives in Newark and Cincinnati visit.

Pleasant Valley Perry Pinney Arley Brumner Logan Zalewki Gerald O'Leary Edith Romans Fred Hallet Chillicothe Max Howell Canada Blancheele Jeanne Sweeney Mere Ellen Rathburn Athens Raymond Johnson Columbus Joseph Anderson CCC Moundsville W. Va Western Union Co Hamden Anderson Ella Murray Walter Wai Cincinnati James McKibben Tueday Newark N. J Inlaw A Wagenbaer

Jacksonville Social Notes Highlights Local Club Activity

Jacksonville scene covers Mothers Club meeting at Wahneta Exenhamper home with Irene Grogsman assisting. discussion on country children versus city cousins. program led by Mrs. Vernice Ruth and paper by Mrs. Charles White. Other items include Past Grands Club gathering and PTA praise for the play Everybody's Here. Several visits and family events across Glouster Athens Nelsonville and Columbus.

Jacksonville Mothers Club Wahneta Exenhamper Irene Grogsman Vernice Ruth Charles White EB. C. Shirkey Effie Boscoe Millfield Culford Bryan Roger Pratt Dayton Denver Gibbs George Caphoff Sycamore William Gibbs Leo Lemoine Columbus Mercy Hospital Eliza Rowling Athens Bricker Nelsonville Frank Curry Judith Ann Cecil Stephenson Glouster Thomas Anderson Elizabeth Anderson Frank Dunlevy Lewis Draper Luciella Erma F. A. Mount Robert Altman William Walter Hill Ida Kentner Thelma Starkey Ernest Mary Curtis T. J. Thomas Deanville Elizabeth Chalkey John Miller Rufus Shannon Miller Everett Grimm Lydia Watkins Maude Davis Flora Grimm Ida B. Davis Madge Harry Ira Conaway William Gaskella William Swartz Bartha Kloh William Hallam Alice Phillips Ray Easler Pearl Wallace Little Sue Ann Harry Floyd Miller Glonster Joe Judson White Cross Hospital Grace Judson Judson Parent-Teacher Association Charles Bryan Monsarret Clifford Bryan William Stevenson Akron John Hamilton Zoa Jenkins Nora Edinger Charles Jenkins Dale Purden McArthur William Tippie Paul Gillette John Sauser

Planters Go Dieselized in Honolulu Islands

American sugar plantations in Hawaii install diesel engines, with 400 units added over three years. Chinese Emperor Yao orders prompt scientific work on ancient astronomy, dating back to 2500 B C.

Honolulu Hawaiian Islands Yao

Community social notes recount diverse visits and family milestones

Carpenter and neighbors hosted dinners and Sunday gatherings in honor of birthdays and births. Visitors included Turner and Kennedy families, the McLaughlins, Chaneys, Mossman, and Radekin relatives. A daughter born to John Bacus and Margie Jeffers died soon after, and local hospital news noted recovery from pneumonia and an appendectomy. Columbia Schools scheduled makeup day, no school after Thanksgiving. Columbia Grange to elect officers. Actors J A Turner and Dailey Morris appeared in The Womansless Wedding at Wilkesville.

Douglass Chaney Dexter Louise Mossman Ray Knox Ross Springfield Homer Welsh Harrisonville Alva Rawlings Francis Burchfield Luray Andros Cleveland Radekin Willie Bable Bert Mary Gorby Logan John Bacus Margie Jeffers Jimmie Swearingen Cherrington Hospital G. L. Morris Cincinnati W. M. Morris Cecil Jewell Arlin Verigan Georgia Nell Radekin Columbia Columbia Grange Orland Sams Athens R. S. Vale J. A. Turner Dailey Morris Wilkesville

Minersville Social Notes Chronicle of Local Visits and Illness

Minersville notes detail Charlotte Thomas recovering from appendicitis at Holzer Hospital after her parents were alerted to possible surgery. Numerous visits and family news follow, including relatives from Charleston, Rock Springs, Columbus, and Parkersburg, plus updates on illnesses and social calls.

Lawrence farmer reports drought effects on potato growth

Lawrence Kansas and U P dispatch note farmer George 8 Smith shows a 312 pound potato proving rain impact. The tuber grew 5 inches in circumference during drought and 18 inches after rain. Also mentions exotic lizards near Java.

Lawrence, Kas U.P George Smith Drouth

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