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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1939

Page

14

Gallia County Soil Conservation Group Elects New Leaders

Gallia County Soil Conservation and Crop Adjustment Committee in the Parker Building elected Vance Brumfield W E Slagle and Anderson Robinson as local committeemen and kept Anna Gates White as secretary The meeting also named township committeemen from numerous townships across the county for ongoing conservation work.

Athens Messenger Athens Ohio Gallia County Soil Conservation Group Gallipolis Gallia H. E. Morgan J. E. Wood H. V. Russell Charles Kuhn Paul Owen Green Gallipolis W. E. Slagle B. L. Starcher T. H. Evans Foster Lewis Raymond Davis Ed Morgan R. H. Robinson Springfield H. H. Porter E. E. Halley Clyde Smith Ben Murray P. R. Houck C. H. Sheets H. C. Sheets Guyan Bert Harrison W. E. Shoemaker Verner Adkins Cc. G. Rose S. M. Harrison Harrison J. F. Jacobs Roy Holcomb E. E. Elliott Willard Woodruff W. W. Metcalf Walter Scott Huntington Charles A. Logue Vernon Thaxton Earl George Maurice Thomas L. J. Freeman Willis McBride E. Lewis Brinkman John R. Russell Varney L. Burnett Jerry Gleason Dan A. Notter E. E. Drummond Cecil Burnett Woodrow Tope Walnut

Taft Address Tonight To Gallia Women Club Dinner

Mrs. Robert P. Taft will speak at a dinner meeting in Pomeroy sponsored by the Gallia County Women's Republican Club. Miss Bess B. Wetherholt oversees local arrangements for the event.

Gallipolis Gallia County Women's Republican Club Robert P. Taft Pomeroy Bess B. Wetherholt

Aged Gallia Resident Dies of Heart Attack

William B. Wilson, 79, died at his home near Rodney Wednesday evening from a heart attack. A long time Gallia County resident, he came from near White Sulphur Springs in West Virginia. Survived by wife Ella Baker and children including Mrs. W. H. Stewart Springfield and Mrs. C. W. Stewart Selma. Funeral at Rodney Church. interment in Vinton Memorial Park.

Gallipolis William B. Wilson Rodney Gallia County White Sulphur Springs West Virginia Ella Baker W. H. Stewart Springfield C. W. Stewart Selma Ellis Ball Hobart Wilson Frank Wiseman Waterloo A. F. Linchcome Ravenswood Bruce Thompson Huntington John Wilson Rodney Church Thomas ‘Taylor Co. W. Frye Vinton Memorial Park

Aged Gallia Resident Dies at 65 in Gallipolis

GALLIPOLIS Ed P Kerr 65 life long resident of this city died at his home on Third and Spruce Street after long illness. He was skilled in carving and long employed in local furniture making. Survived by wife son Edward S Kerr daughters Mrs C R Sturgeon and Miss Louise Kerr sisters Mrs S Foskitt Detroit Mrs Pearl McMillen Detroit and Mrs J B Spencer Roanoke Va. Funeral by Rev Lewis W Gishler Saturday at 2 p m with interment Pine Street Cemetery.

Gallipolis Ed P. Kerr Samuel Kerr Spruce Sts Kerr Edward S. Kerr C. R. Sturgeon Ah Louise Kerr A S. Foskitt

Charles W Small Illness Noted In Hot Springs Hospital

Local relatives report Charles W Small a Spanish War veteran is seriously ill in a government hospital at Hot Springs Arkansas. He has spent nearly a year in the South.

Gallipolis Charles W. Small Hot Springs Ark South

Pallbearers at Lewin G. Davis Funeral

Pallbearers H. W. Sowards J. E. Berry W. F. Deem Buell Hayes Gilbert Davis Merrill Bunce served at Lewin G. Davis funeral. Rev. H. M. S Smith delivered the sermon at Bulaville Church. Interment followed in Rife Cemetery.

Gallipolis Lewin G. Davis H. W. Sowards J. E. Berry W. F. Deem Buell Hayes Gilbert Davis Merrill Bunce H. M. S Smith Bulaville Rife

First pie suppor t for Cross Roads School near Bidwell

The Cross Roads School near Bidwell announces its first pie supper of the season, set for the evening of October 20. Proceeds aid school activities and student programs.

Gallipolis Cross Roads Bidwell

WPA Workers Certified in Gallia County Project Roles

Revised WPA figures show 416 men on the blanket road project, 150 on state road improvement, 45 at the sewing center, with many more awaiting work. Some 1100 men will be interviewed for certification by Mowrey A. Ross in Zanesville, likely in Gallia County throughout this year and into next.

Gallipolis Gallia County Mowrey A. Ross Zanesville Court House Eureka Swan Creek

Columbus Day Dance At Riverview Recreation Center

The Columbus Day dance at Riverview Recreation Center in Gallipolis drew a large crowd last night. Music was provided by a local orchestra. Officials announced the installation of indoor horseshoe and shuffleboard courts.

Gallipolis Riverview Recreation Center

Elks Lodge to Hold Annual Inspection Monday

Gallipolis reports the Elks Lodge will conduct its annual inspection on Monday night October 23 as announced by secretary J Harley Bovie.

Gallipolis Elks’ Lodge J. Harley Bovie

Veteran Odd Fellow Joins Logan Lodge

Logan Hocking Valley Lodge of Odd Fellows welcomed John S. Wilson of New Straitsville this week as a new member. A 51 year member, he wears a 50 year pin and served as secretary for much of his tenure. Wilson also belongs to the Masons for 40 years and has been secretary of the New Straitsville Masons for over 20 years.

LOGAN Hocking Valley

Carbondale Plays Ball Sunday at Carbon Hill

Carbondale travels to Carbon Hill Sunday for a 2 30 baseball game. Two pro players will appear for the teams. Estel Crabtree Nelsonville former Rochester IL center fielder will play for Carbon Hill. John Murray Union Furnace right hander will pitch for the visitors.

LOGAN Carbondale Carbon Hill Estel Crabtree Nelsonville Rochester John Murray Union Furnace

Workers Get Checks In Logan County

Logan County highway employees received their pay checks after a slight delay. Funds for the latest payday were distributed this week by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles enabling the payments.

Logan Bureau of Motor Vehicles

When Tomorrow Comes Triumphs At Athena With Stahl Direction

Director John M. Stahl delivers a powerful adaptation featuring Irene Dunne and Charles Boyer in When Tomorrow Comes at the Athena Theater. Gustav scenes and strong supporting cast including Barbara ONeill and Ny dia Westman highlight a dramatic, moving season offering.

John M. Stahl Athena Theater Irene Dunne Charles Boyer Stahl Miss Dunne Mr. Boyer Barbara O'Neil Boyer Nella Walker Nydia Westman Onslow Stevens Fritz Feld Greta Meyer John Mescall A.S.C

Gospel Tabernacle To Observe Second Dedication Ceremony

Gospel Tabernacle in Gallipolis Waterloo will hold a second dedication with Sunday services at 2 and 7 30 p m Rev E O Shelton from Ironton will be guest speaker and a musical program is planned Revival services start tonight at the tabernacle with Rev Kenneth Vance of Jackson

Gallipolis Waterloo Gospel Tabernacle E. O. Shelton Ironton Floyd Bostick Tabernacle Services Tabernacle Kenneth Vance Jackson

Social Notes Highlight Gallia County Club and Visits

Gallipolis society notes include the Relations Club dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Howard Neal with three tables of contract and prize winners Mrs. Joe Moch H. A. Carnes Mrs. David Beers and R. H. Ruddell. Local Women’s Club to meet for dinner Monday with theme One Hundred Years of Women’s Progress.

Gallipolis Howard Neal Joe Moch H. A. Carnes David Beers R. H. Ruddell The Presbyterian Church Alice Wolfe Alma Holzer Stella Mohr Bertha Myers Mabelle Gills Rachel Davis Mildred Wise

Buchtel Beats Logan Gridders 32 12 In Thu Result

Buchtel defeated Logan 32 to 12 as the visitors controlled the lines and limited Logan's backfield. Kirby Snyder and Willis Denny scored for Logan, while assistants C R Ebrest and Marion Allen led the reserves. Also in Logan Miss Wilma Moore Union Furnace wed Raymond Wallace with Magistrate Frank St. Clair presiding.

Logan Buchtel Chieftain Kirby Snyder Willis Denny C. R. Eberst Marion Allen Logan Logan Wilma Moore Union Furnace Raymond Wallace Frank St. Clair

Outdoor rally marks first Gallipolis high pep assembly

Gallipolis High School held its first outdoor pep meeting at the athletic field with 500 students plus the band and faculty. Speakers addressed tonight's game with Jackson while a large turnout and homegrown activities highlighted the morning event. Armistice Day programs are planned for Friday, Nov 10.

Gallipolis Gallipolis High School Garland Griffith Tom Rue Jackson Wilma Cardwell Velma Dillon Mary Anne Plymare Elizabeth Farley Freda Gilmore

Flier Back Home After Canada Leave

Gallipolis Marion Wedge a flier who crashed near the city during a solo record attempt has returned from Canada and resumed duties as a telephone company linesman. Gallipolis flags fly for Columbus Day as dozens honor the holiday in homes and businesses.

Gallipolis Marion Wedge Pleasant Canada

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Taft Lewis W. Gishler Pine St Athena Seve Rzec Hut Irene Hollywood Outywoon Ong Teatre Riders of Black River Mickey the Kid Bruce Cabot WPA Logan Lodge Triumph John Stahl L. O. O. F. Temple R. Goldberg Optometrist Worstell Bldg N. Court St Zenner’s Dept O. W. Dickey Dwight Wetherholt Edward Woodward Columbus Ohio Congress Charles Booton Blanton Fla Booton Dr. Booton Patroit Tena Armstrong Ellis Overholt Point Pleasant Monongahela Newton Parsons Charles Kemp Ola Smith South Charleston Mana Coughenout J. C. Shepard Howard ‘Thornberry Ellen A. E. Tope J. W. Myers J. G. Williams Knox Williams O. R. Henry M. E. Ballard Cheshire Township Emerson Shaver Jacqueline Akron Prescott Ariz Little Rock Robert H. Ruddell Southpoint Earl Higgins Davis Miami Higgins Carrie Smeltzer Harry Smeltzer Ruth Freshcorn R. N Cincinnati General Hospital Vinton Buchtel Downs Logan Mudsoc Clipper Mills Centenary Clay Lick Crown City Bethel Addison Little Bullskin Perry Providence Cheshire This County Parkersburg W. Va Stephenson, Ky Mellonsburg Katherine Kircher Eulah Williams Edward Wise Elizabeth Breinig Ben Bachus NYA Fred Stone Arthur and Dennis Sheets Gary J. Sheets Sheets Guyan Township LY A Lo Pi Goo Nehi Bottling Company Middleport, Ohio O Blanes Beacon, Fairbo, Chatham and ST. Marys Makes St. Marys Wonder Fairbo Heather LaSalle Bradford Beacon
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