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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1940
Page
8
Indications point to a five week program across four Gallipolis churches to boost attendance starting November 17. A central lay panel will coordinate with ministers and 200 church men, with weekly prep meetings and “We Go To Church” as the campaign slogan.
Quigley Long Isaac Manley and Lawrence Lewis all Middleport residents are jailed under $500 bonds for larceny. Authorities say they could not account for chickens eggs and other articles found with them. Also reported is Henry Eversole a 12 year old ill with infantile paralysis symptoms living with parents in Lakewood east city suburb.
Mr. Robert Harper Scott and Miss Jane Madden wed in a Columbus area ceremony with Dr. J. M. McIntosh officiating. The couple, both graduates of OSU, plan to live in Winchester Kentucky after a Smoky Mountains honeymoon trip. John Frazier honored after 45 years with Ohio Bell in a dinner featuring a diamond emblem. A Northup family birthday surprise gathering and a large Gallia County social visit capped the weekend.
The Wilson family reunion gathered Sunday at C. H. Wilson’s Vine Street home with many relatives in attendance. A noon covered dish dinner followed by an afternoon visit to the old Wilson homestead near Patriot and other nearby locales. Attendees included W. H. Wilson and family of Martins Ferry Pauline Ruth John Donald Sam Mitchell Ronnie Wayne Carrie Herman A. C. Wilson Max Wilson John Earl Helen Ruth Phyllis Shively R. L. Wilson Russell Earl Haney Esther Lee Lawrence Eugene C. H. Wilson Olive Leatha Halcie from various towns.
Miss Eleanor Deepping entertained the Merrie Makers Club Friday evening with games and Halloween refreshments.
At a Sunday dinner hosted by Mrs. Orin Smith of Mid dleport the birthdays of the hostess and Mrs. Herman Brucker of Thivener were observed. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Brucker and family, Mrs. Grace Trover Skinner of Harrisonville, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Young of Cheshire, Mrs. Louisa McAllister, Mr. and Mrs. Smith and daughters Lois Ann and Mary Lou. Guests were former Rio Grande classmates.
Mr and Mrs E L Evans of Cora celebrated Mary Anna Evans fifteenth birthday with a Monday surprise party. Many friends attended for music games and late hour refreshments.
Several members of the local Order of the Eastern Star chapter attended a Monday evening gathering with the Ironton chapter. The group included notable attendees from neighboring chapters and community figures.
Mrs Josephine Metcalf aged 82 died Friday at her daughter's home after a long illness. Survived by seven grandchildren. husband, two children and one son died earlier. Funeral at residence Sunday 2 p.m. burial in Williamstown West Virginia. Mrs D C Ashworth to enter Holzer Hospital today for observation possible operation. East Liverpool relatives visit. Torrence and Swan family trip to Cleveland Medina and Jerome sville last week.
In Gallipolis the Federated Order of Eagles is erecting markers at street intersections. The markers are described as handsome and drawing favorable comment from the public.
Carl C. Byers high school principal addressed the Gallipolis Rotary Club, outlining an evaluation program related to the schools.
Joyce Arlene Morehouse, five months old, child of Mr and Mrs Ivor Morehouse of Bidwell, is reported seriously ill at the home of her grandparents Mr and Mrs Frank Brothers in this city.
Sunday visitors included Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Ralston of Indianapolis and others from Marion, Cincinnati, and Toledo. Births announced for Paul David and a Detroit visitor. Attendees at funerals and World’s Fair events referenced, with multiple families and towns in Ohio and beyond.
Rev. R Lloyd Pobst to be inaugurated as Rio Grande College president on Saturday November 2 at Community Hall. The 36 year old former East Cleveland and Bedford Baptist pastor recently acted as president since mid September and has addressed many community gatherings in Southeastern Ohio.
The Gallia County Republican Committee plans an automobile tour Friday November 1 with about 100 cars carrying candidates and supporters. A sound track and a fife and drum corps will lead and entertain at each stop as flags bunting and campaign literature are distributed. Congressman T A Jenkins will ride and speak, with other candidates greeting voters at each community center and the tour ending at Centerville for a union meeting with Jackson County candidates.
Gallia Regular monthly meeting of the county election board is set for Saturday to check readiness for the Nov. 5 election. The board has mailed 35 ballots to sick and disabled voters and 130 ballots to those who plan to be absent on election day.
La fayette Post of the American Legion will supervise the annual Halloween party at City Park on October 31.
Funeral services were held today in McArthur for Mrs Earl Stuck age 39 wife of Vinton County's sheriff Several local friends and relatives attended the services and a sister Mrs Mark Shato resides in Gallipolis
Gallia district prep notes the Blue Devils sharpen for Friday night contest with the Logan Chieftains. After a recent defeat to Jackson they push three hour nightly practices to boost form and morale.
Gallia County Agricultural Society plans a meeting on November 6 to elect officers and a board of directors for the County Agent position E G Roger. The financial secretary will report on the recent fall festival.
Mrs Agnes B Dickinson a Columbus attorney will be the principal guest speaker at a tea and reception in the Municipal Building Gallipolis starting at 2 PM Saturday. Miss Bess B Wetherholt will preside and enrollments will be taken for a county wide organization.
Republican community meetings are announced for tonight in Bulaville and Kyger on Thursday night and Friday. Committees and candidates will meet at headquarters in Gallipolis Saturday night for conferences. Also notes 5,529 miles of railways in Chile.
About 50 Gallipolis area residents are invited to a Moose Lodge dinner at the Lafayette Hotel on Monday Oct 28. Dr Homer B Thomas will be toastmaster with Dr Charles E Holzer as honorary chairman. J Jack Stoehr regional Moose director will give the principal address. Charles J Skill Mooseheart graduate will show a color sound film titled Young America.
Gallipolis The Zanesville WPA office and the state highway office plan completion of another section of the Cheshire Rio Grande road. The new project will extend from Harris to Porter over two miles. About 100 WPA workers are employed.
Charles LeGrand, 22, Huntington, and Olga Potochny, 21, Butler, Pa. have a license to wed. Leo Miller, 21, and Vada Ferrell, 28, Addison, were also granted licenses to wed.
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