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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1937
Page
7
Rain delayed exhibit setup in Gallia County but by Thursday all displays were ready for the parade and Queen Catherine Carter. Schools Granges 4-H clubs and industrial exhibits fill tents with rides lights and music as crowds are expected to grow through the week.
Gallipolis school system conducts weekly weight and health surveys on all pupils. Nurse Miss Carolyn Cahill uses a portable scale, records weights, and notifies families and physicians if concerns arise. She visits five district schools weekly, collaborating with teachers and addressing unfit cases.
Russell Beckett, an escaped prisoner from London Prison Farm, surrendered to Sheriff Hatfield in Gallipolis and was returned to custody. His brother Carl remains at large after the escape on October 2.
Mrs Hubert Fair born Bernetta Davis of Gallipolis is recovering in a Philadelphia hospital from an appendicitis operation.
Funeral services were held at Peniel Thursday for David Jones aged 81 a former resident who died suddenly Sunday in Columbus while attending church services Surviving are his wife a son two daughters two step children 11 grandchildren and two great grandchildren The Jones family moved from Peniel to Columbus eight years ago
Seventy members of Cheshire High School formed a mixed chorus with Blaine Haskins as president Evelyn Shaver as vice president Buell Sheets as secretary Jean Rupe as treasurer Mary Jane Rothgeb as publicist The program committee includes John Walters Marjorie Kail John Bradbury and Evelyn Shaver.
Sam Hogan of Gallipolis sues Maude Hogan for divorce on grounds of wilful absence lasting over three years. He states she now lives in Columbus. The couple has three adult children.
Cecil Halley an electrician at the Eureka Dam and resident of Eureka suffered a crushed right toe when a heavy motor slipped and rolled on his foot.
A large gathering of morticians attended the funeral services for H. Kerr Butler in Vinton. Pallbearers included Charles Jones and J. L. Richards among others from Ohio and Kentucky. Vernon McCoy of Gallipolis to continue Butler mortuary operations at Vinton.
Gallipolis Chapter of Disabled American Veterans will hold a forget me not flower sale Saturday. Captain H E Houck, commander, notes 27 members in the local chapter and about 100 other eligibles in the county. Girls will offer the flowers to the public.
William John son was sent to the Columbus workhouse Wednesday for assaulting his brother Roy. Another brother Elmer was brought back by Deputy Sheriff Wood from Columbus for non support.
A son born to Mr and Mrs Robert Hatfield in Holzer Hospital shares his birthday with Christopher Columbus born on Columbus Day, creating a notable coincidence for the Hatfield family.
W. A. Chadwick retires on pension after serving 30 years as Windsor Castle engineer and 17 years as chief officer of the castle fire brigade.
Gladys George stars in Madame X at the Athena Theater with John Beal and Warren William in key roles. The MGM melodrama traces a governess’s fall from wealth to degradation and features a special song for George. Director Sam Wood brings a classic story to the screen with a modern adaptation by John Meehan.
Timetables show Baltimore and Ohio, Chesapeake and Ohio, and New York Central daily departures and arrivals with multiple daily limiteds and specials. Athens Municipal Airport advertises all day Airtaxi service with connections to T W A and A A airlines and listed east west and third-phrase flight times.
Captain Tom W. Jones of Middleport Ohio a state senator and World War I veteran travels with the American Legion on a goodwill tour visiting England France Germany Belgium and Italy. He plans to visit Wales to see birthplace grandparents and returns home in mid November.
Thursday foretells lively activity in writings contracts publicity and promotion with potential new deals or journeys. Be cautious with strangers and calm anxious family reactions. Those born on this day face a dynamic year with possible travel and renewed interest. A child born now may be bright versatile restless and may become a press correspondent.
In Glendan Ireland an all Irish cast film titled Carraig Dubh is in production. Geraldine Mitchell stars as the leading lady and is descended from John Mitchell a famed figure in Irish history. The note mentions the project as a notable cultural event.
Quebec government geologists will launch a survey soon on the Gaspe Peninsula to seek oil and other wealth. Much of the region remains relatively unexplored.
Mrs Lotta Steward and Mrs Nora Haggy visited Mrs John Goble in Pleasant Valley. Willie Autherson's home gains a full basement and furnace. Herald Evans, from Roseville, spent the weekend with his mother Louise Evans. Mrs Ella Hysell of Bradford visits daughter Mrs Ben Bailey. Aunt Cella Russell, 84, walked five miles to visit Clarence Russell’s family. B F Baily bought and installed a new corn and fodder grinder. Dr Cook of Ohio Churches of Christ will preach at the local Church of Christ Sunday evening. Mrs Roy Pierce returned from Columbus hospital and is recovering well.
Do your false teeth slip when you talk eat or sneeze. PASBTEETH is an alkaline non acid powder sprinkled on plates to hold teeth firm with a comfortable secure feel all day. No gummy taste or pasty aftertaste. Buy PASBTEETH at drug stores and reject substitutes.
Gallia Academy High School Girl Reserve Club in Gallia County adds seven members Evelyn Halley Elva Nibert Janet Booth Ruth Stewart Grace Bunce Edith Louise Wood and Ruth Slack. Marie Meadows and Bessie Evans lead a candlelight initiatory ceremony. New officers for the year are Marie Meadows president Ruth Stewart vice president Evelyn Halley secretary Nita Matthews treasurer Margie Dillon reporter. Sponsor is Miss Kathryn Lutz. The club plans a Halloween dance and a Thanksgiving assembly.
Stanley Folden, service station operator, has bought the Herbert Cartwell residence on Second Ave near Pine St in Gallipolis. Cartwell, a local post office clerk, will deliver possession on November 1.
Advent of fall brings a shortage of marriage license applicants in Gallipolis with a list including John Baxter Ruth Willis Virgil Sigler Lenora Leach John Hall Iva Blanche Hall Casto Dodrill Vellines Myrtle Watson and other couples from Springfield Jackson Stuart Gallipolis and Chicago.
Drs C E Holzer C E Richards Milo Wilson N A Martin and Leo C Bean travel to Portsmouth on Thursday for a district medical association meeting.
Condition of Robert Massie serious after skull fracture at Holzer Hospital. He was struck by a blackjack alleged to be wielded by Frank Rader.
In spite of all that has been written about bad breath thousands still lose friends through this unpleasant fault. Sour stomach with resulting bad breath is often the result of constipation and can cause loss of appetite weakness and nervousness. Keep regular and consider Dr Edwards Oliva Tablets a mild laxative that aids bile flow without harsh irritation. Available from druggists 15 30 60 cents.
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