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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1940

Page

10

Registrants Enroll Quietly as Draft Registration Opens

Gallia County registrants for selective service were enrolled with clerks on duty until 9 p m. in Gallipolis. First registrants named Harry Cameron Eddie Watts James W Brothers Charles Arthur Smith Gallias D Smith David Plymale Ferrel Niday Lawrence Chevalier. Some out of town residents registered and will be forwarded to home county boards.

Gallipolis Gallia County Election Board Harry Cameron Eddie Watts James W. Brothers James Neal Charles Arthur Smith FE. E. Caldwell George Lear Columbus Holzer Hospital Clair O'Hara

Airmail Service to Ohio Valley to Resume

Airmail service to the Ohio Valley will resume on November 12 after a suspension last May. The plan calls for morning and evening flights instead of the prior once daily noon pickup at the airport.

Ohio Valley Gallipolis

Pleads Guilty To Illegal Liquor Charge

GALLIPOLIS Pleading guilty to possession of illegal liquor Fred Borden is jailed in default of a $200 fine Melissa Jackson held for nonpayment of a $150 fine. DEADLINE NEARS GALLIPOLIS Wheat seed loan applications close Oct. 24 at the county agent's office. Rev R Lloyd Pabst Rio Grande College president spoke at the Ohio Baptist Convention in Akron.

Gallipolis Fred Borden Melissa Jackson R. Lloyd Pabst Rio Grande College Ohio Baptist Convention Akron

Young Co-Ed Making Record at Rio Grande College

Miss Virginia Belle Fisher of Rio Grande College, born April 16 1924, is described as the school's baby student a month and a half younger than a freshman. An arts student she plans to teach high school. She is a Mercerville High School graduate who started as a freshman at eleven and has earned high grades and participated in activities. Next spring she aims to graduate younger than most high school graduates.

Gallipolis Rio Grande College Virginia Belle Fisher Arlene Spurlock Cheshire Rio Grande

Finis To Gallipolis Celebration Ends With Disposals

Gallipolis notes the sesquicentennial finish after a Federal Commission and Executive Committee meeting. Headquarter offices close this week and expenditures were approved for a free bean dinner, Fall Festival support, school band, and football squad. Remaining souvenir books go to city and county schools and local institutions.

Gallipolis — Finis Gallipolis Federal Commission Rio Grande College Chamber of Commerce Mark Young Federal Fund Citizens’ Voluntary Fund

Dent Sues for Alimony and Land Sale

Mrs. Sapho Dent sues ex husband John S. Walter for a $180 alimony judgment and seeks court orders to force the sale of eight acres of land in Morgan and Cheshire townships.

Gallipolis Sapho Dent John S. Walter Morgan Cheshire

Gallipolis Social Notes Bride to be married in church

Gallipolis notes announce the engagement of Frank Harmon O’Brien and Miss Henrietta Cherrington with a 2:30 Sunday ceremony in the First Presbyterian Church. Attendants include James O’Brien and Miss Martha Green. Additional items mention social events at Riverside Study Club and various local visits and visits by residents and guests.

Riverside Study Club D. C. Priestley Julia C. Conklin Federated Clubs Portsmouth Howell K. G. Kirkendall Herman Condee Mayme Berridge L. W. Thompson Henrietta Cherrington R. P. Thompson Miss Cherrington H. A. Carnes Clyde Ingels, Jr

Wesleyan Guild Opens Season With Meeting at Wetherholts

The Wesleyan Guild held its first meeting of the season Monday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Dwight Wetherholt where plans for the year were discussed and refreshments were served.

Wesleyan Guild Dwight Wetherholt Mary Hazel Floyd Portsmouth The Daughters of America Gallia

Installation of officers of the Woman's Society for Christian Service

The article notes Friday afternoon installation at the Methodist Church parlors with Mrs F O Plymale reviewing the first chapter of Dangerous Opportunity and Dwight Wetherholt speaking on The Significance of the Burma Road. A dinner follows hosted by a committee led by Mrs L L Stone.

Woman's Society For Christian Service F. O. Plymale Dwight Wetherholt Burma Road L. L. Stone

Snake Runs Wild In Dry Cleaning Shop

Gallipolis police reported a snake found in a local dry cleaning shop. The serpent was killed after a chase that left counters and floors strewn with garments.

Gallipolis

New Sorority Mother Honored at Dinner

Gallipolis report says Sigma Phi Epsilon sorority honored its new sorority mother Mrs. R. Lloyd Pabst at a dinner on campus. Rev. Donald Hobbs spoke at a student chapel address. New freshman officers named include James Thompson Richwood president Jesse Ward Paintsville vice president Grace Matthews Jackson secretary Sarah Lewis Oak Hill treasurer.

Gallipolis Sigma Phi Epsilon Sorority Rio Grande College R. Lloyd Pabst Donald Hobbs Rio Grande Baptist Church James Thompson Richwood Jesse Ward Paintsville, Ky Grace Matthews Jackson Sarah Lewis Oak Hill

Forty Ohio Schoolmen Study Work In Gallipolis

Forty leading Ohio schoolmen representing Ohio State University Ohio University University of Toledo and other districts will visit Mansfield and Gallipolis for three days in December to evaluate local schools and prepare a findings report. The program includes meals and a Rotary Club dinner with committee meetings and class visitations scheduled across December 9 and 10.

Gallipolis Ohio Ohio State University Ohio University University of Toledo Mansfield Rotary Club

Beard to Remain Until Team Wins a Game

Frankie Circosta a Rio Grande College student and Shadyside resident vows not to shave until the college football team wins. The team meets Holbrook College on Saturday and Circosta hopes for a loss to reveal his heavy black beard.

Gallipolis Frankie Circosta Rio Grande College Shadyside Ohio Holbrook College Circosta

Academy High To Honor American School Week

Gallia Academy High School will mark the second annual American Education Week with an open house and a tea. Washington School will observe a PTA sponsored program. Dates for events have not been set.

Gallipolis Gallia Academy High School Washington School P.T.A

Schedule of Academic Committee Meetings

A two day series lists events on December 11 and December 12. Activities include committee meetings at 11:15 and a 12:30 dinner with faculty, with sessions on class initiations 8:30 to 11:15 a.m. and findings discussion 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. followed by a faculty evaluation presentation 3:35 to 4:30 p.m.

1000 Fans to Follow Team To Jackson

About 1000 football followers from Gallipolis travel to Jackson for a Southeastern Ohio League showdown between the Blue Devils and the Iron Men. Leaders log two wins and one tie while Jackson entries also stand at two wins. The band will travel and perform at halftime amid an anticipated large crowd from nearby towns.

Gallipolis Jackson Blue Devils Iron Men Logan Wellston Pomeroy Athens Nelsonville Middleport

Redheaded People Have Fewer Hairs Than Average On Scalp

A study notes that individuals with red hair average under 90 000 hairs on a healthy scalp. Researchers compare hair counts across colors and find redheads show lower follicle density, while acknowledging measurement variability.

Licensed to Marry Gallipolis

Marriage licenses issued to Frank Harmon O'Brien and Henrietta Cherrington both of Gallipolis and to James E. Denney and Bonnie M. Snyder both of Jackson. Byers honored Gallipolis C C Byers invited to Mansfield Schools committee Nov 26 28. Funeral services held Waterloo Church for Lydia M Kelley 86 with many relatives in the area.

Gallipolis Frank Harmon O'Brien Henrietta Cherrington James E. Denney Bonnie M. Snyder Jackson Byers C. C. Byers Mansfield Waterloo Church Lydia M. Kelley

Johnston to receive 50 year service medal in Gallipolis

Naomi Lodge of Knights of Pythias will honor Attorney Hollis C. Johnston with a 50 year service medal at a supper meeting Friday night. Families of members will be guests. Washington School PTA sponsor E C Ramsey of Washington DC will address students Wednesday morning on The International Mess. H A McCarley of Harris injured in dislocation after being struck by his own car while starting it in Gallipolis.

Jane Cone Beatrice Wages Carlos Niday Canton Grand Lodge of F. & A. M Jack Knight Caroline Charleston Gaynard Christ Kentucky Military Institute Lydon F. C. Christ Robert Rhuland Athens Gallipolis City Loan Co I.L. Arthur Ashland Emma Whittington Huntington Florence Sharp A. N. Bowman Charles Rose Delores Henderson Covington Fred Northup Belle Thivenin Naomi Lodge Knights of Pythias Hollis C. Johnston Washington School H. A. McCarley Harris

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