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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1938

Page

2

Baptist Young People Elect New Officers at Gallia County Meeting

Gallia County hosts Ohio Baptist Young People convention where Zech Ford Bond Jr. of Cincinnati is elected president and Miss Mildred Mills of Gallipolis becomes secretary. Installation conducted by Miss Helen Wickes of Denison University. Next year’s convention set for Lima after Thanksgiving.

Gallia County Gallipolis Ohio Baptist Young People In State Convention Baptist Church Helen Wickes Christian Education Denison University Granville Zech Ford Bond, Jr Cincinnati Jean Bowen Adams Cleveland Howard Dawson Piqua Mildred Mills Blodwin Mathias Massillon Ruth McDonald van Wert

Gallipolis Pool Nears Completion Along Chickamauga Creek

The Gallipolis swimming pool, built along Chickamauga Creek for perfect drainage, began April 4 with a total cost of 39888. The WPA funded 24826 for labor and material, and workers pour concrete bleacher seats as the bath house integrates into the pool design with dressing rooms below the tank level.

Bis Chickemauga Creek WPA Gallipolis Pool

Neal Funeral Held For Mrs Mary Mulineaux Neal

Gallipolis born Mrs Mary Mullineaux Neal died after long illness at home. Wife of E Lincoln Neal married Dec 29 1886. funeral today at family residence conducted by Rev L W Gishler with interment in Mound Hill Cemetery. Survived by Joseph H Mullineaux 88 and family in the city. charter member of French Colony Chapter DAR and lifelong Presbyterian.

Gallipolis Mary Mullineaux Neal E. Lincoln Neal James Mullineaux Joseph H. Mullineaux Neal L. W. Gishler Presbyterian Mound Hill Cemetery French Colony Daughters of the American Revolution Presbyterian Church

Gallia Poultry Group Forms to Attend World Congress

Gallia County plans an poultrymen association to prepare for the World Poultry Congress in Cleveland late July. First courthouse meeting set for Thursday at 8 PM with monthly gatherings to follow. Gallia County poultry and egg sales account for about a quarter of farm income.

Gallipolis Gallia County Cleveland Everett G. Royer Roger

Pension Check Delay Arouses Gallia County Concern

Gallia County reports delays in November age pension checks. County director Earl McCormick says many inquiries pour in as officials work to resolve differences between state and federal pension boards. If the shortfall holds, county pensioners would receive about $8,750 versus the usual $17,500.

Gallipolis Gallia County Earl McCormick

Red Cross Drive Delayed by Weather in Gallipolis

Inclement weather delayed rural Red Cross roll calls in Gallia County despite early progress. County executive secretary Mrs. C. W. Booth says members may finish early this week and hints at surpassing last year's membership record of 850. The larger gifts committee report has not yet been filed but is expected to set a new high.

Gallipolis Red Cross C. W. Booth

Two Brothers Wounded in Pomeroy Fight Near Gallipolis

James Eblin 21 and Walter Eblin 25, residents near Pomeroy, were admitted to Holzer Hospital late Saturday night with knife wounds to the face and neck. Doctors report multiple severe slashes but say condition is not serious.

Gallipolis James Walter Eblin Pomeroy Holzer Hospital

Hold Clinic Tonight Amid Southeast Ohio School Debate

Gallipolis reports a public clinic tonight for principals coaches and basketball enthusiasts from the region to discuss new rules. Demonstration led by Chap Jones Wellston principal. Also mentions Oakley Day case with Maude Day asking $20 monthly WPA support for their four children.

Gallipolis Ohio Oakley Day Maude Day

Hardys House Gets New Paint for Out West with the Hardys

The Hardy family residence on the MGM lot receives upgrades ahead of Out West with the Hardys at Schine's Athena Theater. Improvements include a new roof and repairs to doors windows porch and gate plus updated garage space for Andy's 29 car and a tightened kitchen faucet.

America Judge Hardy West Hardys Schine Athena Theater Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Lewis Stone Andy Hardy Milly Sara Haden

Group to Boost Federal Route 35 in Ohio

Gallia County Auto Club plans to form an association to promote National Highway No. 35. Earl Smith says a directorate of residents from Charleston, Pt. Pleasant, Gallipolis, Jackson, Chillicothe, Dayton, Richmond and beyond will push road improvements and stress the highway's east west significance.

Gallipolis Earl Smith Gallia County Auto Club Charleston Pt. Pleasant Jackson Chillicothe Dayton Richmond Ind

Weather freezes cause cars ditched across Gallia County roads

Gallia County roads were dotted with cars and trucks in ditches over the weekend due to ice and snow. Sheriff E. E. Hatfield says no serious accidents were reported. Holzer Hospital verification completed. Garagemen worked night and day answering calls to tow vehicles back onto the highways.

Gallipolis Gallia E. E. Hatfield Holzer Hospital

Youth Victim of Hunting Accident in Bidwell

Gallipolis reports 15 year old John E Sprague son of E W Sprague of Bidwell Route 3 injured in a hunting accident while rabbit hunting with a companion. His left hand suffered mangled fingers which were amputated at the hospital after the gun discharged.

Gallipolis John E. Sprague E. W. Sprague Bidwell Route 3

Fire causes smoke at Park Central Hotel

Mid afternoon fire alarm sent the Gallipolis fire crew to the Park Central Hotel where an overheated furnace produced heavy smoke but minimal flames. Fire Chief Walter Wise said damage was slight. A separate tip notes a cut onion rubbed on an automobile windshield to prevent frosting.

Gallipolis Park Central Hotel Walter Wise

Coal Machine Will Be Made In Gallipolis

John O'Dell of Green Township plans to manufacture a new coal cutting machine in Gallipolis and market it from the city. A factory is planned on the Max Graham property near Portsmouth Road, with Omar O'Dell likely to build it. Three machines built in Parkersburg are now operating in Jackson County and Gallia County plants.

Gallipolis John O'Dell Green Township Homer W. Walter Chamber of Commerce Max Graham Portsmouth Road O'Dell Omar O'Dell Parkersburg Jackson County Gallia County

Gallipolis Eagles Plan Three Holiday Dances

The Gallipolis Aerie of Eagles announced three holiday balls at the Luckoff block lodge. Dates are December 15, December 26, and December 31 with out of town orchestras engaged for each event.

Gallipolis Gallipolis Aerie of Eagles Lodge Luckoff

Betz to Attend Caucus in Columbus as Rep Ends Term

Gallipolis report notes Republican representatives elect plan to attend caucus Thursday afternoon in Columbus. Naomi Lodge K of P members expect Tuesday visit from Leon West Virginia degree team to confer page rank on a local candidate with refreshments. B F Goodrich Co sues John H Harrison garage operator for 362 02 plus interest.

Gallipolis Robert M. Betz Columbus Naomi Lodge K. of P Leon W. Va B. F. Goodrich Co John H. Harrison

Hocking Schools in Excellent Condition

Finances of rural districts in Hocking County show good condition per county superintendent records. Several districts report teachers paid up to date and others expect pay by holiday season. Ward and Laurel districts face some arrears or delays.

Logan Hocking County Gore Green, Falls Starr-Washington Marion Murray City Benton Salt Creek Laurelville-Perry Good Hope Ward Laurel

Propitious Stellar Forecast For Starry Year Ahead

The text predicts a lively, fruitful period with strong support from influential people boosting finances and personal prestige while urging discretion in private correspondence. It notes prosperity for birthday individuals and appears to foresee talent and ambition for a child born today amid notable success.

Nelsonville Churches Hold Services Amid Slippery Weather

In Nelsonville Ohio churchgoers attended multiple services despite rain and ice. The Methodist Church reported many youths at the 6 o clock service with talks on making up one mind and reactions to the Booth Festival. Next Sunday marks Victory Day closing the Ten Weeks Loyalty Campaign.

Nelsonville Dorothy Lowden the Missionary Society Frank O’mara Hughes and Moore Straughn Columbia Network Church of Christ A. F. Hensey Belgian Congo Africa Ira Meredith Hensey Leland Goodman Scott Bowers

Nelsonville Social Notes and Christmas Planning

Cosmopolitan Club met at Mrs. C. L. Stout's home with Mrs. J. H. McCulloch assisting. They set a Dec. 16 7 p.m. Christmas party at Mrs. Mort Perring's delicatessen and the annual party at Mrs. James Beard's home. Mrs. H. H. Jackson read a paper on The First Thanksgiving and poems were read during the evening. Fourteen members and two guests attended. Various social visits were noted including trips to Columbus and New Albany. A district OES school for matrons is set for Dec. 10 at the Marietta Masonic Temple. District meetings are planned for Beverly on Feb. 21 with inspection by Mrs. Mary Woller man of Toledo.

O.E.S Dave C. Dixon Masonic ‘Temple Marietta Dee Beverly Mary Wollerman Toledo

Entertain With Dinner for Douglas Family Thanksgiving

Mr and Mrs Frank Douglas hosted a chicken dinner on Thanksgiving Day for their son and daughter in law Russell and Eileen Douglas. It coincided with the Hewitt wedding anniversary of their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Harry Hewitt.

Frank Douglas Russell Douglas Eileen Shoemaker Harry Hewitt

Meeting Place Changed for Methodist Class No 21

Bad weather forces Class No 21 of the Methodist Church to meet at the church tonight at 7 30 instead of Leachman's filling station as previously announced.

Methodist Church Leachman's

Birth announced of Donna Louise Wolfe in Columbus

Mr and Mrs James Wolfe of Columbus announce the birth of a daughter Donna Louise at the home of Mrs Alex Dailey on Thanksgiving Day. Logan weather permitting plans called for drilling operations to begin today on a new well at the water works plant. The Ohio Drilling Co Massillon moved equipment to the site last week.

Carl Starkey Williard Simonton Columbus Simonton Martha Ann Grant Hospital Margery Vorhes Lillian Taylor Vern Vorhes James Wolfe Donna Louise Alex Dailey LOGAN Water Works Ohio Drilling Co Massillon

Detroit Bears Edge Santa Clara 7 6 After Missed Point

Santa Clara lost by one point in an inter sectional clash with Detroit 7 to 6 as Santa Clara failed on a late try after touchdown. Coach Buck Shaw considered Gus Dorais suggestion to eliminate the extra point, but Detroit converted for the win before 20 000 fans.

Sacramento Cal U.P Santa Clara Buck Shaw Gus Dorais University of Detroit Detroit Dorais Shaw

Koala Park Uses Eucalyptus Tasters for Feeding

Koala Park in Australia employs tasters to locate the correct eucalyptus variety needed to feed the famous koalas. The task requires sourcing from distant areas to ensure the right leaves are obtained.

Koala Park Australia

Egg classifications defined for consumer protection

The New York standard classifies eggs for convenience and protection of consumers into terms such as extra firsts extras fresh nearby sorted seconds refrigerated storage and mediums per the American Poultry Journal.

New York American Poultry Journal

Lucky Baby Born in Nelsonville at Cherrington Hospital

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Ceope announce the birth of a 9 12 pound daughter Saturday at Cherrington Hospital Logan. Grandparents are Mrs. Cora Tignor and Mr and Mrs James Ceope. great and great great grandparents listed. born in Nelsonville Rural Route No 2.

Nelsonville Kenneth Ceope Poplar Sr Cherrington Hospital Logan Cora Tignor James Ceope George Badenelle George Ceope Jared Barber Alice Barber

Nelsonville Elks Sponsor Stag Party for Charity

The Nelsonville Elks lodge will hold a Stag Party on Saturday night December 3. Proceeds go to the Charity Fund to support Christmas baskets distribution and preparation during the season.

Nelsonville Elks Nelsonville Lodge of Elks

Nazarene Church To Hold Revival Services

A two weeks revival begins tonight at the Nelsonville Church of the Nazarene. Evangelist Rev. Carl B. Clendenen from the Logan Church of the Nazarene will preach each evening except Saturday December 3. Local pastor Dwight G. Plymire will direct the services and singing at 7 p.m.

Nelsonville

Fiske Pleads Guilty on Arraignment in Nelsonville

Lucius Fiske, charged with intoxication, pleaded guilty on arraignment before Mayor C. G. Dew in Nelsonville. He was fined five dollars and costs.

Nelsonville Lucius Fiske C. G. Dew

Meet Tonight Nelsonville School of Religion Classes

Tonight at the Nelsonville Presbyterian Church the School of Religion begins at T o'clock. All textbooks have arrived and may be obtained at the assembly.

Nelsonville School of Religion Presbyterian Church

Benefit party in Nelsonville W R C hall

Will sponsor a benefit party in Nelsonville tonight at the I O O F Hall starting eight o clock with proceeds aiding the organization and community needs.

Nelsonville I. O. O. F. Hall

Eagles Initiate 66 in Rites Tuesday Night

Nelsonville Eagles reach a November high with 66 new members to be initiated Tuesday night at 7 30 pm at the club rooms. The ceremony is led by the local degree team under Past President Howard Call, noted in District 4.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Eagles Aenue Howard Call District 4 Harry Chesher

Benefit event hosted by Nelsonville Junior Order

A Nelsonville Junior Order benefit is planned for an evening event at 8 o'clock with November tickets required. The notice also includes a detailed legal bid advertisement from Athens City School District seeking sealed proposals for multiple capital projects in Athens County Ohio with bids due December 20, 1935 and a waiver clause for all or part of bids.

Nelsonville — Junior Order Athens City Athens County Ohio Board of Education Athens Wm. Je Davis Security Bank Apen Walker

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