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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1939

Page

8

Baker sues for partition of 110 acres in Harrison Township

Mrs. Roma E. Baker files a partition suit over 110 acres in Harrison Township claiming a four teenth interest in the Houck estate. The petition lists 13 other entitled parties, totaling 28 with spouses, including Pleasant, Jasper, Mason, Labon, Thomas, Lando, John, Roscoe Houck, Satia Clark, Lenora Green, Wealthy Broaddess, Hattie Queen, and Faye Reese.

Gallipolis Roma E. Baker Noah J. Houck Harrison Township Houck Pleasant Jasper Mason Labon Thomas Lando John Roscoe Houck Satia Clark Lenora Green Wealthy Broaddess Hattie Queen Faye Reese

Meeting at Little Kyger Church Picnic and Program

Sunday Schools from Little Kyger, Campaign, and Bula Ville will gather at Little Kyger Church for a picnic and program on Sunday September 10. Sunday School begins at 9 30 with games in the hours after. The afternoon program features songs and group singing by school representatives and addresses by Revs H N Snider E C Venz and E W Ellis.

Gallipolis Campaign Little Kyger Bulaville H. N. Snider E. C. Venz E. W. Ellis

Meeting program for Rio Grande Baptist gathering announced

GALLIPOLIS The Rio Grande Baptist Association will meet in Harris Church September 9 and 10. The program features sermons and talks on church change and evangelism with Rev. W. T. Packer, Rev. C. O. Clark, Rev. R. R. Denney, and others guiding sessions and youth topics. Mrs Mae Smeltzer is association secretary. Gallia Jones

Athens Messenger Athens Ohio Rio Grande Baptist ‘Association Gallia County Gallipolis Rio Grande Bidwell Charles Shafer Harris W. H. Bowler Northern Baptist Convention C. H. Stull Granville Leta Sayre Racine Eleanor Brooks George Sagen Everett Denney Mollie Fulton Morris Thomas Campaign W. T. Packer Harris Church C. A. Weed Mae’ Smeltzer

Dorothy Lanier Appears in Piano Recital at Home

Miss Dorothy Lanier gave a piano recital last night at the Lanier home with Miss Janet Bailey as teacher. She played works by Bach Beethoven Chopin Saint Saens Debussy and Schumann to the evident delight of her audience.

Gallipolis Dorothy Lanier Janet Bailey Stanley Lanier Lanier Bach Beethoven Chopin Saint Saens Debussy Taylor MacDowell Schumann

School Opens At Carpenter On Monday

Carpenter Columbia Schools opened this week with Superintendent Mr Eddie Lou Howery and staff including Mrs Claire Minor Blizzard, Miss Velma Kellogg, and others. Bus drivers and feeders listed. Local social events include 4-H swimming party, family reunions, and birthdays noted with attendees from nearby towns.

G. A. Radekin D. V. Morris John Stack Vernon Perry W. S. Sweet Columbian Girl 4-H Club Celia Dye Marianna Throckmorton Helen Ryan Neva Cottrill Maxine Staneart Beulah Mae Lyons Wanda Stansbury Crystal Pool Broughtons Ohio Theater Athens Hildred Steward Dorothy Morrison Chester Steward Claire Steward Clair Dale Stansbury Eileen Stansbury Jennings Edwards Stout Ben Grover Stout Dallas B. Stout Brown Wellsville Lloyd Gardner Waynesburg Penn Dell Turner Turner Glen Kendell Springfield Kenneth Turner Hazel Slater Millersport Raymond Phillips Columbus Donald Swearingen Tom Rob Ralph Wayne Glen Henry Near Here Joe Frank Mabel Warren G Maxine Caster Emily Foster Wayne Caster Bruce Nelson Wilkesville J. L. Rawlings G. C. Swearingen Charles McCall J. A. Turner Owen Kennedy Webb Ash Cave C. C. Woodyard Sh. A. Morris Albany Barnsville Belmont County Mason Neva Rutherford Sheltering Arms Hospital Trainer Grove Wales Mill Dan Farmer Perrysburg Toledo Farmer Dye Stanley Robinson A. R. Curry James Smith Villa Swearingen Maggie Swearingen

License Dispensers Named in County Announcement

According to a Columbus office announcement, drivers licenses will be issued in this county by Leona Trout of Gallipolis, Lester Stevers of Crown City, Frank Allen of Rio Grande, and Anna S. Evans of Vinton.

Gallipolis Columbus County Leona Trout Lester Stevers Crown City Frank Allen Rio Grande Anna S. Evans Vinton

Corn Roast Planned at Gilman Farm Tonight

Arrangements are completed for the annual Modern Woodmen and Royal Neighbors corn roast at the rural home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Gilman tonight. A large attendance is anticipated.

Gallipolis Arthur Gilman

Gallia Native Mrs Caroline Sims Farmer Dies

Gallia County native Caroline Sims Farmer aged 85 widow of Rev. Robert L. Farmer former Free will Baptist minister dies at daughter Mrs D E Griffiths home in Coalton.

Gallipolis Caroline Sims Farmer Gallia County Robert L. Farmer D. E. Griffith Coalton

Miller-Barton Family Reunion Moves to Middleport

Vera Miles secretary announces next year’s Miller-Barton family reunion will be held in Middleport on Labor Day, shifting from the last Sunday in August to a September holiday, details confirmed by the secretary.

Middleport Gallipolis Middleport Vera Miles

Former Rio Grande resident reports on Indian mission field

Miss Esther Rickabaugh, a former Rio Grande resident, describes two years in India in a jungle station. She notes extreme heat, basic living conditions, and the daily questions villagers ask about missionaries and family. She asks readers to pray for India and its people.

Rio Grande Gallipolis India Esther Rickabaugh America Earth Mmany Jesus

Wedge Plans To Try Again After Crash

Marion Wedge, injured flier from Gallipolis, contemplates another attempt to beat the 44 hour air endurance record once he fully recovers. He owns an Aeronca plane similar to the one that crashed in a West Virginia field opposite the city Saturday morning.

Gallipolis Marion Wedge Wedge Aeronca West Virginia

Rural Gallia County Schools Open This Week

Gallia County rural schools start the term on Monday despite Labor Day. Some districts open Tuesday with classes underway by week’s end, according to County Superintendent W F E Wiseman.

Gallipolis Gallia County W. F E. Wiseman

Resident of Vinton Dies at 80 in Gallia County

Gallipolis notes Stephen Edward Hickerson of Vinton died at his home after long heart disease. Funeral at 2 p m Saturday led by Rev. David Williams with interment in Vinton Memorial Park. He was born in Vinton and worked for the C and O Railroad. Survived by wife Lavina Deckard, son Carey H Hickerson of Columbus, and daughters Dora of Vinton Bank and Mrs T B Cardwell of Gallpolis.

Gallipolis Stephen Edward Hickerson Vinton David Williams Vinton Memorial Park C. & O. Railroad Lavina Deckard Carey H. Hickerson Columbus Miss Dora The Vinton Bank T. B. Cardwell

District Meeting of Masons Is Planned

Masonic officers in the Seventeenth District plan to attend an association meeting at Belpre on Sept. 7. Dr. Otto Carter, district deputy grand master, reports about 500 members are expected for a dinner meeting and more.

Gallipolis Belpre Otto Carter

Local lodge to be largely represented at program

A local lodge is expected to be largely represented at a forthcoming program. Details indicate broad participation from lodge members and affiliates, highlighting community involvement and organizational presence.

Mrs. Emmett Fraley stays in Springfield after bereavement

Mrs. Emmett Fraley announces she and her family will remain in Springfield for now and not return to Gallia County. Her husband was a brother of Chief of Police John Fraley.

Gallipolis James A. Pierce Emmett Fraley Springfield Gallia County John Fraley

Grade School Pupils To Meet Saturday

Grade school pupils will register at the Washington Building Saturday from 9 to 11 a m Ben Evans principal says. Pre school pupils have already registered and will not be required to do so again.

Gallipolis Washington Building Ben Evans

Grangers To Meet Gallipolis Tonight

Georges Creek Grange members will observe the evening with an opening song reading Earl West flowers now blooming Mrs Roy Rupe music Merrill Bunce a poem Mrs Ross Harding Why I Like September Oscar Leonard and more ceremonies expected.

Gallipolis Georges Creek Grange Reading Earl West Roy Rupe Merrill Bunce Ross Harding Oscar Leonard

Coal Bids Sought for Gallia County Buildings

Gallia County Commissioners seek bids to furnish 6 500 bushels of local coal for use at the courthouse and county home during the winter season.

Gallipolis

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes at Athena Thea ter

The film pits master detective against Moriarty in a jewel theft plot featuring Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes and Nigel Bruce as Dr Watson. Ida Lupino and Alan Marshal co star in romance roles as the picture opens at the Athena Theater.

Crown Jewels Great Britain Moriarty Sherlock Holmes Basil Rathoone Conan Doyle Nigel Bruce Dr. Watson 20Th Century-Fox Ida Lupino Alan Marshal William Gillette Holmes Arthur Conan Doyle Delhi Athena Theater

War Veteran Ill After WWI Injuries and Snake Bite

Raymond Houck, son of Mr and Mrs Houck of Thevenir and resident of Cincinnati, suffered severe heart trouble linked to wartime gas exposure and later a copperhead snake bite.

Gallipolis Raymond Houck Co. E. Houck Thevenir Cincinnati

Scout Circus plan draws Gallia County youths to Huntington

Troops of Boy Scouts in Gallia County intend to attend a planned Scout Circus in Huntington with a prominent program position. Separate note: Harrison and Littleton families and friends plan a reunion at Macedonia Church this Sunday.

Gallipolis Boy Scouts Gallia County Huntington Harrison and Littleton Macedonia Church

Couple Collects Twigs in Cleveland Leaves Study

Phelps Meeker and his wife gather and care for leaves and twigs as a hobby. They own 90 of Ohio’s 190 tree species and claim deep knowledge of trees in Northern Ohio.

Cleveland O. — Phelps Meeker Ohio

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