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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1940

Page

6

Inauguration Planned for Rio Grande College President

Complete program announced for Saturday ceremony at Community Hall in Gallipolis for the installation of R. Lloyd Pabst as eighth president. The event features Dr. Charles Holzer as presiding officer, musical selections, devotional readings, and remarks by Dr. Bland Stradley of Ohio State University. Representatives from colleges and organizations attend, with a full afternoon program concluding with a recessional hymn.

Gallipolis R. Lloyd Pabst Rio Grande College Charles E. Holzer College M. D International College of Surgeons Community Hall Beneuse Jocelyn B. Goddard Govatte Modern E. Severn D. R. Sharpe Cleveland Baptist Association W. A. Lewis Bland L. Stradley College of Arts and Sciences Ohio State University, of Columbus Roger Williams Ronald Williams Benhour Sharpe Holzer Paul Judson Morris Ohio Baptist Convention Shelley Anne Thomas Janet Scott Maurice Lowks Morris Mae Calhoun Martha Lou Lassiter John Walton A.B Transylvania College Horace T. Houf Ohio University S.T.M Andover-Newton Theological School Dr. Sharpe The Colgate-Rochester Divinity School Lewis Weber Gishler Auburn Theological Seminary Millard Brejsford Denison University Gertrude Evelyn Moulton Otterbein College Grover C. Kinley C.E Heidelberg College Harry H. Peckham Hiram College Alice Dever Western College Albert Greer Weidler Berea College Stanley Do. Ross A.B. Wayland Cedarville College Victor Fowler Defiance College George Sagen Northern Baptist Theological Seminary David A. Thomas Common Pleas Court Marietta T. K. Owens Southeastern Ohio Teachers Association Asa James Kestle Ohio Methodist Conference D.D Paul R. Lyne M.A. Cambridge E. B. Webb Raccoon Township H. Clyde Jones Harry R. Hurn Daughters of the American Revolution

Halloween party planned by American Legion in Gallipolis

Plans for the annual American Legion Halloween party on Second Ave park front detail detouring traffic and a parade of the masks. Some 75 prizes plus five dollars for best costume are offered. judges to be announced at opening time 7 p.m. Final arrangements to be made at Lafayette Post meeting tonight.

Gallipolis American Legion Lafayette Post

Mrs. Maude Evans Dies at Cadmus

Gallipolis Ohio mourns as Mrs Maude Evans age 38 wife of Mont R Evans dies near Minford funeral held at Cadmus home attended by many locals immediate family survivors include her parents Orville Hillman husband and three sisters from Mount Vernon Patriot and Gallipolis

Gallipolis Thomas Hillman Cadmus Maude Evans Mont R. Evans Minford Orville Hillman Ora Holbrook Mount Vernon Laura Wells Patriot Opal Eblin

Byers to Speak at Columbus Seminar on Guidance

Gallipolis high school Principal Carl C. Byers will address the Central Ohio Teachers Association in Columbus on vocational guidance in high schools. He will also confer with Dr. Eikenberry about the city’s school evaluation program announced in November for which forty school executives are expected.

Gallipolis Carl C. Byers Columbus Central Ohio Teachers’ Association Byers Eikenberry

New York Doctor to Join Gallipolis Clinic

Dr. Lawrence Kempler of New York City, University of Rochester graduate, will arrive Thursday to take the eye ear nose and throat post at the Gallipolis Clinic. He will succeed Dr. N A Martin who is bound for Camp Shelby Mississippi with the national guard unit in training. Dr Martin departs Friday for camp.

Gallipolis Lawrence Kempler New York City University of

Mrs Pobst Seeks Meeting Attendees at College Orchard

Mrs Pobst will be at home to delegates trustees faculty alumni and students at the executive house in the college orchard east of Rio Grande village.

Dad’s Night at Gallipolis Nelsonville Game

Gallia Academy High School HIV Club to sponsor Dad's Night at the Gallipolis Nelsonville football game Friday. About 25 fathers will attend as guests, wear the players’ numbers, and be introduced at halftime. The event includes a printed program and possible band tribute, following two prior Dad's Night wins.

Gallipolis Gallia Academy High School Nelsonville Academy Field Blue Devils Wellston Athens

Willkie talk draws thousands in Gallia county

In Gallipolis Jackson yesterday crowds heard Willkie speak with no accidents reported. County chairman William P. Cherrington praised the attendance and orderly conduct as thousands returned home by 2 p.m.

Gallipolis Willkie Jackson William P. Cherrington

Oak Grove Grange to Meet Friday Election Planned

Oak Grove Grange will hold a Friday meeting with officer elections and a shower for Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Woodard. A masquerade is set for October 30 and Oak Grove School plans a scholars masquerade party Thursday evening. The community notes include visits from relatives and local traffic and church events.

Oak Grove York Grange Kenneth Woodard William Hartman Frank O'Hara Gloria Neil Swann Teddy Marion Leonard Hartman New Marshfield Arthur Hartman Ed Carter Nelsonville Charles Hartman John Hartman Donald Wachenschwanz U. S. Navy Norfolk California Oak Grove School Hod Smith Guy Edward Cagg Dayton New Straitsville Harry Dishong Kimberly-Carbondale Erma Cagg Columbus Carl Weigel Andy Wilson Royal Hartman Logan Audrey Hartman Guy Hartman Clara Mace Douglas Hartman White Zaleski, R. D Harley Allen Oak Grove Church Wesleyan Guild Grace Methodist Church Ed Oliver Pauline Johnson William Cook Bess Evans Dwight Wetherholt

Mrs Barry Improves After Self Inflicted Wound

Mrs Carl Barry a 26 year old mother of three who shot herself during a personal crisis is reported improved at Holzer Hospital after being treated for a self inflicted wound.

Gallipolis Carl Barry Holzer Hospital

Questionnaires Delayed As Local Draft Process Grows

Gallia County selective service warns registrants of eight page questionnaires to classify as one of four induction categories. Completion is required and penalties apply for noncompliance. The process outlines personal history education employment and dependents with advisor assistance available through Hollis C. Johnston of the local board.

Board of Appeal

Gallipolis Social Notes Recap of Local Gatherings

Local social events include a Garfield Avenue shower for Richard White and his wife with guests from Albany and nearby towns, trips to Cleveland for Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, and a Kildate Klub bridge night. Multiple church and club activities, a Halloween party, and upcoming weddings are noted along with teaching and music engagements.

Reuben Wood L. L. Stone R. D. Gibbs Gallipolis Esta Wellborn Thurman Cleveland The Order of the Eastern Star

Thursday Club to Hostess Week Event

Mrs Henry W Cherrington hosts the Thursday Club with Mrs Boyd Thomas supervising the program. ARE TO WED Ruth Rose announces her engagement and approaching marriage to Charles Evans son of Mrs Ada

Henry W. Cherrington Boyd Thomas John Rose Ruth Charles Evans Ada

Charles Harris Dies At Gallipolis

Charles W Harris aged 62 died Monday evening at his Pine Street home in Gallipolis. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10 a m by Rev B R Reed. He was a native of Peteson and survived by his wife and eleven children.

Gallipolis Charles W. Harris Pine Street B. R. Reed Harris Pete Andrew H

Scarlet fever closes Zaleski school and local notes

The primary room of Zaleski school is closed due to several scarlet fever cases with Mrs. Glen Booth and two children ill. The old school building is being razed after purchase by Mr. Shafer of Athens. Social notes list numerous visits and gatherings of local families and Columbus visitors across the area.

Dorothy Vansky Donald Hoskinson Columbus C. E. Vansky Allie Pearse Red Diamond Vansky James McKibben S. P. Wilson Creola Luella Ansel Crossen Albany Edward Pritchard Guysville Charles Rhodes Maurice Markins Mary la Valley Albert Rider M. E. Church Minnie Jayjohn Othella Jim Olive Carr Lonnie Wells C. E. Martin Harve Tripp Alonzo Tripp John Potter Emma Pleukharp Logan

Population density compares Lancashire and Cheshire to London

Lancashire and Cheshire in England host over 6 million people, making them more than half again as crowded as London and the Home counties under normal conditions.

Lancashire Cheshire England London

Local residents make visits and relocations across states

Mrs. Dewey Burks and her two sons join Mr. Burks in Huntington after living with Mrs. Elgan Sealey. Miss Mary Van Gilder returns to Winfield after visiting her sister Betty. Mr. and Mrs. Ellinwood travel to California for two weeks. Numerous local residents visit family in Columbus Cincinnati Toledo and Bluefield while others relocate or host guests at homes in Gallipolis Swan Creek and Ironton.

Dewey Burks Elgan Sealey Lower River Road Sealey Burks Huntington Mary van Gilder Winfield W. Va Betty Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co R. S. Ellinwood Herman Ray Ellinwood California Earl T. Dailey Detroit Paul Robinson Cincinnati Anderson Robinson William Buery Betty Mills Bluefield Florence Jordan Eva Harrison Harry Dickey Vance Veterans’ Hospital Dayton Do. F. Brown Columbus Brown Frank Figgins Ida Hughes Charleston S. C C. G. Parker Dolores Nichols Parkersburg Paul Ward Verna Latham Hilliards H. J. Ward Howard Ward Ironton

Draft Data Will Be Ready Soon in Gallia

Gallia County residents feature in the first 25 draft numbers drawn for the selective service. John G. Casto of Ewington holds No. 158, Lowell M. Boston of Gallipolis No. 192, and Heber D. McClaskey of Gallipolis No. 105. The mailing of questionnaires to registrants will begin after the order numbers arrive.

Gallipolis Gallia County City Ewington John G. Casto Lowell M. Boston Heber D. McClaskey Selective Service Board Henry W. Cherrington I. E. Myers Evan Thomas Selective - Service

Rotary recognizes Capt. N A Martin before his Camp Shelby deployment

Gallipolis event notes Capt. N A Martin vice president of the Rotary Club leaving Friday for Camp Shelby Mississippi to enter medical service in the US Army. He receives an honorary membership for his service. Guest speakers include Herbert Mooney and Dr Walter Bushong from welfare. Horace Williamson delivers impromptu verse. Father and Son banquet set for Nov 19. Marriage licenses listed for Lasley Cooper Reynolds Powell.

Gallipolis Rotary Club N. A. Martin Camp Shelby Miss United States Army Martin J. Paul Mossman G. G. Kincon Herbert Mooney Walter Bushong Horace Williamson Cincinnati Williamson Leo C. Bean

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Athens Messenger Ohio New Rio Grande College Holter Holzer IN Charge Hollywood Uncle Sam Michele Morgan Charles Boyer Paris U. S New York Brazil N.court ST Oak Grove ( S Rangers Selective Service Armed Forces of United States Loum F. J. Beasley Co Gallipolis Social Notes Sherman White Garfield Ave Richard White Lester Brenister Russell Plymale Herman Fellure Nelson Brucker John 8. Robinson Frank Robinson A. N. Bowman Charles Arthur Ethel Burdette Jesse Sheets Tom Haskins Goldie Niday Tim Evans Mae Craft Helen Northup Charlotte Mas Georgia Weller Myrna Stith S. B. White Belle Simpkins Stanford Cremeens Edith Thomas Nelson Broyles Vivian Smith Bob Arrington Mrs. Carter Otto Carter Kildate Klub Portsmouth Ave Tom Woodward Catherine Morrison Ruth Miller Miss Miller R. P. McCarley Arthur McCarley Marjorie Billy Gene Elizabeth Bostick Basil Evans Zelmalee Billy Robert Evans Paul Evans John Tipton Upper Third Ave Gallia County Society of Columbus Southern Hotel W. G. Scarberry Harry M. Miller W. E. Knox Elizabeth Shough Middleport Music Club Harley Bowie Kathryn Kircher American Association of Teachers of University of Cincinnati Charles Harris Zaleski C. D. Shafer Co. Wholesale Distributors Gallia Rotary Thomas J. Lasley Prospect Anna Frances Cooper Rio Grande Paul E. Reynolds Lena Powell Pt. Pleasant Church Laos Lichoy Food Products, Inc Soft Water Service Soft Water Dept Athens Ice the Messenger's Annual Cooking and Homemaking School Sally Potter de Both Home Makers Merchants’ and Manufacturers
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