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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1940

Page

8

Clothing shortage leaves many Gallipolis children in need

At relief headquarters in Gallipolis it is stated that supplying clothing to indigent children to return to school is a major problem. Denim is scarce for overalls but is being used to make children's garments at the WPA sewing center. Over 60 county children are absent due to clothing, with more expected as winter nears. Building bridges also begins as six small concrete spans on Carter Road employ 36 WPA workers.

Gallipolis Relief WPA Carter Road Harrison Township

Booster Night in Meigs County Featuring Local Talent

POMEROY Great Bend Grange held Booster Night with performances by the Great Bend Melo diers and songs by Mrs Randall Parsons. Readings by Mrs Lee Harris, William Hoback and Francis and Maxine Harris. A amusing play by the Harrises with Francis at piano Edwin Sellers. A.W. Smith gave a short address. Mrs Dorothy Wolfe won the apple pie contest. Refreshments served to 26 guests and 43 grangers. Rally Day planned for Sunday Oct 6 at Racine Baptist Church with large attendance expected.

Great Bend Grange Great Bend Melodiers Randall Parsons Lee Harris William Hoback Francis Maxine Harris Francis Harris Edwin Sellers A. W. Smith Dorothy Wolfe

Booster Night at Olive Grange Includes Music Recital

The Harrisonville Grange Booster Night featured group singing and recitations. Mrs Bila Hannum won the apple pie contest as lectures and readings were shared by Master J R Cotterill, Miss Ruth Dixon, and Rev Harley Bolton.

Olive Grange Damewood Bila Hannum Harrisonville Florence Mutchler Home Economics Home Economics Committee

Stewart move prompts Racine property swap on Vine Street

The house on Vine Street in Racine is occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Walter Stewart who will relocate to the Alice Watson property on Vine Street, recently purchased by Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Cross.

THE Athens Messenger Athens Ohio Vine St Racine Walter Stewart Stewarts Alice Watson W. B. Cross

County egg marketing committee to convene Friday

The county committee on egg marketing will meet Friday night at the office of County Agricultural Agent E. Blakeslee. Members were chosen from each township and this will be the group’s first session.

E. Blakeslee

Hemlock Grange Meets Saturday Night at Grange Hall

The Hemlock Grange holds a bi weekly meeting this Saturday night at the Grange Hall. Secretary Herman Beards urges full attendance due to important business to be considered.

Hemllock Grange Grange Hall Herman Beards

Commission To Take Up Airport Grant

Gallipolis public meeting set to discuss accepting a 217000 government grant for airport improvements tied to national defense. Owner Dr. C F Holzer reports about 54000 invested and willing to offer lenient terms to secure city benefit.

Gallipolis C. F. Holzer

No Bids On Stockade Materials In Gallipolis

The sesquicentennial committee reports slabs and lumber for stockade construction remain piled with no bids received. In Gallia County dog warden Roy Johnson says sheep killing dogs have nearly suspended operations, a situation not seen in weeks.

Gallipolis Sesquicentennial Committee Gallia County Roy Johnson

Georges Creek Grange to meet for inspection and literary program

Gallipolis tightens community calendar as Hazel Harding announces an Friday gathering with inspection and a literary program. Ice cream and cake will be served. Gallipolis Municipal Judge John Halliday will register for army training and celebrate his birthday October 16.

Gallipolis Georges Creek Hazel Harding John Halliday

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